Information-Theoretic Limits of Integrated Sensing and Communication with Finite Learning Capacity
Bridging AI and ISAC: Quantifying Learning Constraints
This groundbreaking research introduces a unified information-theoretic framework for AI-aided Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) systems, explicitly incorporating the finite learning capacity of embedded AI modules. It quantifies how limited AI capabilities constrain joint communication and sensing performance, establishing a critical link between model size, waveform design, and hardware in next-generation 6G systems.
Executive Impact: Unlocking 6G Potential
This research offers critical insights for enterprise leaders looking to deploy next-generation AI-aided ISAC systems, translating complex theory into tangible business advantages.
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Deep Analysis & Enterprise Applications
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Theoretical Foundations
Practical Implementations
This section delves into the core information-theoretic models for AI-aided ISAC. It introduces the concept of an AI capacity budget, defining the achievable rate-sensing region under learning constraints. Converse and achievability bounds are derived for Gaussian, Rayleigh, Rician, and MIMO channels, showing how limited learning capacity acts as an equivalent additive noise and quantifying the performance loss scaling.
2-CAI
Performance Gap Scaling Law
AI-Aided ISAC System Flow
Transmitted Signal (X)
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Learning Module (Z)
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Joint ISAC Channel (Yc, Ys)
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Decoder (M̂) / Estimator (θ̂)
This section focuses on the practical realization and training procedures for AI-aided ISAC systems. It proposes a variational training algorithm that enforces the AI capacity constraint using a differentiable mutual information penalty, suitable for end-to-end training. This allows empirical validation of the theoretical framework and bridges information theory with modern deep learning practices, guiding co-design of model size, waveform, and hardware.
Learning-Constrained Resource Allocation
Description: The study optimizes resource allocation (power and time) between communication and sensing under the AI capacity constraint. It reveals closed-form conditions for Gaussian channels, highlighting the coupling between physical resources and learning capacity. This optimization demonstrates how to balance tasks based on information sensitivity to AI capacity.
Challenge: Optimizing joint power and time allocation for ISAC tasks while accounting for finite AI learning capacity, which introduces a non-trivial coupling between communication and sensing.
Solution: Applying KKT conditions to the constrained optimization problem, leading to interpretable 'waterfilling' solutions. The model reveals how resource allocation shifts from classical waterfilling (infinite CAI) to learning-constrained allocation as AI capacity decreases.
Result: Closed-form solutions for Gaussian cases, demonstrating that under tight learning capacity budgets, more power is directed towards the component with higher information sensitivity to CAI. As CAI increases, allocation converges to classical waterfilling.
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Your Path to AI-Enhanced ISAC
Implementing AI-aided ISAC is a strategic journey. Here’s a typical roadmap to integrate these advanced capabilities into your enterprise operations.
Phase 1: Needs Assessment & AI Capacity Planning
Evaluate current communication and sensing infrastructure. Define required AI capacity (CAI) based on desired performance targets and available computational resources. This phase leverages the research insights to determine optimal model size and complexity.
Phase 2: Joint Waveform & AI Model Co-Design
Develop and optimize joint waveforms and AI learning modules. Apply variational training procedures to enforce MI constraints. Integrate theoretical scaling laws to predict performance gains and allocate resources effectively between sensing and communication tasks.
Phase 3: Prototype Development & Empirical Validation
Build and test AI-aided ISAC prototypes. Validate theoretical predictions against empirical results. Refine AI models and resource allocation strategies based on real-world performance data and channel conditions (Gaussian, Rayleigh, Rician, MIMO).
Phase 4: Scalable Deployment & Continuous Optimization
Deploy AI-enhanced ISAC systems in operational environments. Monitor performance and continuously optimize learning modules and resource allocation. Explore extensions to federated/distributed AI-ISAC and semantic/task-oriented objectives for further gains.
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