
Next Generation Multiple Access
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Next Generation Multiple Access is a comprehensive, state-of-the-art, and approachable guide to the fundamentals and applications of next-generation multiple access (NGMA) schemes, guiding the future development of industries, government requirements, and military utilization of multiple access systems for wireless communication systems and providing various application scenarios to fit practical case studies.
The scope and depth of this book are balanced for both beginners to advanced users. Additional references are provided for readers who wish to learn more details about certain subjects. Applications of NGMA outside of communications, including data and computing assisted by machine learning, protocol designs, and others, are also covered.
Written by four leading experts in the field, Next Generation Multiple Access includes information on:
* Foundation and application scenarios for non-orthogonal multiple access (NOMA) systems, including modulation, detection, power allocation, and resource management
* NOMA's interaction with alternate applications such as satellite communication systems, terrestrial-satellite communication systems, and integrated sensing
* Collision resolution, compressed sensing aided massive access, latency management, deep learning enabled massive access, and energy harvesting
* Holographic-pattern division multiple access, over-the-air transmission, multi-dimensional multiple access, sparse signal detection, and federated meta-learning assisted resource management
Next Generation Multiple Access is an essential reference for those who are interested in discovering practical solutions using NGMA technology, including researchers, engineers, and graduate students in the disciplines of information engineering, telecommunications engineering, and computer engineering.
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Yuanwei Liu, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) with the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science at Queen Mary University of London, UK.
Liang Liu, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
Zhiguo Ding, PhD, is a Professor in Communications with the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Manchester, UK.
Xuemin Shen, PhD, is a Professor with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo, Canada.
Content
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- About the Editors
- List of Contributors
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Chapter 1 Next Generation Multiple Access Toward 6G
- 1.1 The Road to NGMA
- 1.2 Non-Orthogonal Multiple Access
- 1.3 Massive Access
- 1.4 Book Outline
- Part I Evolution of NOMA Towards NGMA
- Chapter 2 Modulation Techniques for NGMA/NOMA
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Space-Domain IM for NGMA
- 2.2.1 SM-Based NOMA
- 2.2.1.1 Multi-RF Schemes
- 2.2.1.2 Single-RF Schemes
- 2.2.1.3 Recent Developments in SM-NOMA
- 2.2.2 RSM-Based NOMA
- 2.2.3 SM-Aided SCMA
- 2.3 Frequency-Domain IM for NGMA
- 2.3.1 NOMA with Frequency-Domain IM
- 2.3.1.1 OFDM-IM NOMA
- 2.3.1.2 DM-OFDM NOMA
- 2.3.2 C-NOMA with Frequency-Domain IM
- 2.3.2.1 Broadcast Phase
- 2.3.2.2 Cooperative Phase
- 2.4 Code-Domain IM for NGMA
- 2.4.1 CIM-SCMA
- 2.4.2 CIM-MC-CDMA
- 2.5 Power-Domain IM for NGMA
- 2.5.1 Transmission Model
- 2.5.1.1 Two-User Case
- 2.5.1.2 Multiuser Case
- 2.5.2 Signal Decoding
- 2.5.3 Performance Analysis
- 2.6 Summary
- References
- Chapter 3 NOMA Transmission Design with Practical Modulations
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Fundamentals
- 3.2.1 Multichannel Downlink NOMA
- 3.2.2 Practical Modulations in NOMA
- 3.3 Effective Throughput Analysis
- 3.3.1 Effective Throughput of the Single-User Channels
- 3.3.2 Effective Throughput of the Two-User Channels
- 3.4 NOMA Transmission Design
- 3.4.1 Problem Formulation
- 3.4.2 Power Allocation
- 3.4.2.1 Power Allocation within Channels
- 3.4.2.2 Power Budget Allocation Among Channels
- 3.4.3 Joint Resource Allocation
- 3.5 Numerical Results
- 3.6 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 4 Optimal Resource Allocation for NGMA
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Single-Cell Single-Carrier NOMA
- 4.2.1 Total Power Minimization Problem
- 4.2.2 Sum-Rate Maximization Problem
- 4.2.3 Energy-Efficiency Maximization Problem
- 4.2.4 Key Features and Implementation Issues
- 4.2.4.1 CSI Insensitivity
- 4.2.4.2 Rate Fairness
- 4.3 Single-Cell Multicarrier NOMA
- 4.3.1 Total Power Minimization Problem
- 4.3.2 Sum-Rate Maximization Problem
- 4.3.3 Energy-Efficiency Maximization Problem
- 4.3.4 Key Features and Implementation Issues
- 4.4 Multi-cell NOMA with Single-Cell Processing
- 4.4.1 Dynamic Decoding Order
- 4.4.1.1 Optimal JSPA for Total Power Minimization Problem
- 4.4.1.2 Optimal JSPA for Sum-Rate Maximization Problem
- 4.4.1.3 Optimal JSPA for EE Maximization Problem
- 4.4.2 Static Decoding Order
- 4.4.2.1 Optimal FRPA for Total Power Minimization Problem
- 4.4.2.2 Optimal FRPA for Sum-Rate Maximization Problem
- 4.4.2.3 Optimal FRPA for EE Maximization Problem
- 4.4.2.4 Optimal JRPA for Total Power Minimization Problem
- 4.4.2.5 Suboptimal JRPA for Sum-Rate Maximization Problem
- 4.4.2.6 Suboptimal JRPA for EE Maximization Problem
- 4.5 Numerical Results
- 4.5.1 Approximated Optimal Powers
- 4.5.2 SC-NOMA versus FDMA-NOMA versus FDMA
- 4.5.3 Multi-cell NOMA: JSPA versus JRPA versus FRPA
- 4.6 Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 5 Cooperative NOMA
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 System Model for D2MD-CNOMA
- 5.2.1 System Configuration
- 5.2.2 Channel Model
- 5.3 Adaptive Aggregate Transmission
- 5.3.1 First Phase
- 5.3.2 Second Phase
- 5.4 Performance Analysis
- 5.4.1 Outage Probability
- 5.4.2 Ergodic Sum Capacity
- 5.5 Numerical Results and Discussion
- 5.5.1 Outage Probability
- 5.5.2 Ergodic Sum Capacity
- 5.A.1 Proof of Theorem 5.1
- References
- Chapter 6 Multi-scale-NOMA: An Effective Support to Future Communication-Positioning Integration System
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Positioning in Cellular Networks
- 6.3 MS-NOMA Architecture
- 6.4 Interference Analysis
- 6.4.1 Single-Cell Network
- 6.4.1.1 Interference of Positioning to Communication
- 6.4.1.2 Interference of Communication to Positioning
- 6.4.2 Multicell Networks
- 6.4.2.1 Interference of Positioning to Communication
- 6.4.2.2 Interference of Communication to Positioning
- 6.5 Resource Allocation
- 6.5.1 The Constraints
- 6.5.1.1 The BER Threshold Under QoS Constraint
- 6.5.1.2 The Total Power Limitation
- 6.5.1.3 The Elimination of Near-Far Effect
- 6.5.2 The Proposed Joint Power Allocation Model
- 6.5.3 The Positioning-Communication Joint Power Allocation Scheme
- 6.5.4 Remarks
- 6.6 Performance Evaluation
- 6.6.1 Communication Performance
- 6.6.2 Ranging Performance
- 6.6.3 Resource Consumption of Positioning
- 6.6.3.1 Achievable Positioning Measurement Frequency
- 6.6.3.2 The Resource Element Consumption
- 6.6.3.3 The Power Consumption
- 6.6.4 Positioning Performance
- 6.6.4.1 Comparison by Using CP4A and the Traditional Method
- 6.6.4.2 Comparision Between MS-NOMA and PRS
- References
- Chapter 7 NOMA-Aware Wireless Content Caching Networks
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 System Model
- 7.2.1 System Description
- 7.2.2 Content Request Model
- 7.2.3 Random System State
- 7.2.4 System Latency Under Each Random State
- 7.2.5 System's Average Latency
- 7.3 Algorithm Design
- 7.3.1 User Pairing and Power Control Optimization
- 7.3.2 Cache Placement
- 7.3.3 Recommendation Algorithm
- 7.3.4 Joint Optimization Algorithm and Property Analysis
- 7.4 Numerical Simulation
- 7.4.1 Convergence Performance
- 7.4.2 System's Average Latency
- 7.4.3 Cache Hit Ratio
- 7.5 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 8 NOMA Empowered Multi-Access Edge Computing and Edge Intelligence
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Literature Review
- 8.3 System Model and Formulation
- 8.3.1 Modeling of Two-Sided Dual Offloading
- 8.3.2 Overall Latency Minimization
- 8.4 Algorithms for Optimal Offloading
- 8.5 Numerical Results
- 8.6 Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 9 Exploiting Non-orthogonal Multiple Access in Integrated Sensing and Communications
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Developing Trends and Fundamental Models of ISAC
- 9.2.1 ISAC: From Orthogonality to Non-orthogonality
- 9.2.2 Downlink ISAC
- 9.2.3 Uplink ISAC
- 9.3 Novel NOMA Designs in Downlink and Uplink ISAC
- 9.3.1 NOMA-Empowered Downlink ISAC Design
- 9.3.2 Semi-NOMA-Based Uplink ISAC Design
- 9.4 Case Study: System Model and Problem Formulation
- 9.4.1 System Model
- 9.4.1.1 Communication Model
- 9.4.1.2 Sensing Model
- 9.4.2 Problem Formulation
- 9.5 Case Study: Proposed Solutions
- 9.6 Case Study: Numerical Results
- 9.6.1 Convergence of Algorithm 9.1
- 9.6.2 Baseline
- 9.6.3 Transmit Beampattern
- 9.7 Conclusions
- References
- Part II Massive Access for NGMA
- Chapter 10 Capacity of Many-Access Channels
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 The Many-Access Channel Model
- 10.3 Capacity of the MnAC
- 10.3.1 The Equal-Power Case
- 10.3.2 Heterogeneous Powers and Fading
- 10.4 Energy Efficiency of the MnAC
- 10.4.1 Minimum Energy per Bit for Given PUPE
- 10.4.2 Capacity per Unit-Energy Under Different Error Criteria
- 10.5 Discussion and Open Problems
- 10.5.1 Scaling Regime
- 10.5.2 Some Practical Issues
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 11 Random Access Techniques for Machine-Type Communication
- 11.1 Fundamentals of Random Access
- 11.1.1 Coordinated Versus Uncoordinated Transmissions
- 11.1.2 Random Access Techniques
- 11.1.2.1 ALOHA Protocols
- 11.1.2.2 CSMA
- 11.1.3 Re-transmission Strategies
- 11.2 A Game Theoretic View
- 11.2.1 A Model
- 11.2.2 Fictitious Play
- 11.3 Random Access Protocols for MTC
- 11.3.1 4-Step Random Access
- 11.3.2 2-Step Random Access
- 11.3.3 Analysis of 2-Step Random Access
- 11.3.4 Fast Retrial
- 11.4 Variants of 2-Step Random Access
- 11.4.1 2-Step Random Access with MIMO
- 11.4.2 Sequential Transmission of Multiple Preambles
- 11.4.3 Simultaneous Transmission of Multiple Preambles
- 11.4.4 Preambles for Exploration
- 11.5 Application of NOMA to Random Access
- 11.5.1 Power-Domain NOMA
- 11.5.2 S-ALOHA with NOMA
- 11.5.3 A Generalization with Multiple Channels
- 11.5.4 NOMA-ALOHA Game
- 11.6 Low-Latency Access for MTC
- 11.6.1 Long Propagation Delay
- 11.6.2 Repetition Diversity
- 11.6.3 Channel Coding-Based Random Access
- References
- Chapter 12 Grant-Free Random Access via Compressed Sensing: Algorithm and Performance
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Joint Device Detection, Channel Estimation, and Data Decoding with Collision Resolution for MIMO Massive Unsourced Random Access
- 12.2.1 System Model and Encoding Scheme
- 12.2.1.1 System Model
- 12.2.1.2 Encoding Scheme
- 12.2.2 Collision Resolution Protocol
- 12.2.3 Decoding Scheme
- 12.2.3.1 Joint DAD-CE Algorithm
- 12.2.3.2 MIMO-LDPC-SIC Decoder
- 12.2.4 Experimental Results
- 12.3 Exploiting Angular Domain Sparsity for Grant-Free Random Access: A Hybrid AMP Approach
- 12.3.1 Sparse Modeling of Massive Access
- 12.3.2 Recovery Algorithm
- 12.3.2.1 Application to Unsourced Random Access
- 12.3.3 Experimental Results
- 12.4 LEO Satellite-Enabled Grant-Free Random Access
- 12.4.1 System Model
- 12.4.1.1 Channel Model
- 12.4.1.2 Signal Modulation
- 12.4.1.3 Problem Formulation
- 12.4.2 Pattern Coupled SBL Framework
- 12.4.2.1 The Pattern-Coupled Hierarchical Prior
- 12.4.2.2 SBL Framework
- 12.4.3 Experimental Results
- 12.5 Concluding Remarks
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 13 Algorithm Unrolling for Massive Connectivity in IoT Networks
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.1.1 Massive Random Access
- 13.1.2 Sparse Signal Processing
- 13.1.2.1 Bayesian Methods
- 13.1.2.2 Optimization-Based Methods
- 13.1.2.3 Deep Learning-Based Methods
- 13.2 System Model
- 13.3 Learned Iterative Shrinkage Thresholding Algorithm for Massive Connectivity
- 13.3.1 Problem Formulation
- 13.3.2 Unrolled Neural Networks
- 13.3.2.1 LISTA-GS
- 13.3.2.2 LISTA-GSCP
- 13.3.2.3 ALISTA-GS
- 13.3.3 Convergence Analysis
- 13.3.3.1 "Good" Parameters for Learning
- 13.4 Learned Proximal Operator Methods for Massive Connectivity
- 13.4.1 Problem Formulation
- 13.4.2 Unrolled Neural Networks
- 13.4.2.1 LPOM-GS
- 13.4.2.2 LPOMCP-GS
- 13.4.2.3 ALPOM-GS
- 13.5 Training and Testing Strategies
- 13.6 Simulation Results
- 13.7 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 14 Grant-Free Massive Random Access: Joint Activity Detection, Channel Estimation, and Data Decoding
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 System Model
- 14.3 Joint Estimation via a Turbo Receiver
- 14.3.1 Overview of the Turbo Receiver
- 14.3.2 The Joint Estimator
- 14.3.3 The Channel Decoder
- 14.4 A Low-Complexity Side Information-Aided Receiver
- 14.4.1 Overview of the SI-Aided Receiver
- 14.4.2 The Sequential Estimator and the Channel Decoder
- 14.4.3 The Side Information
- 14.5 Simulation Results
- 14.5.1 Simulation Setting and Baseline Schemes
- 14.5.2 Results
- 14.6 Summary
- References
- Chapter 15 Joint User Activity Detection, Channel Estimation, and Signal Detection for Grant-Free Massive Connectivity
- 15.1 Introduction
- 15.2 Receiver Design for Synchronous Massive Connectivity
- 15.2.1 System Model
- 15.2.1.1 Synchronous Uplink Transmission
- 15.2.1.2 Problem Formulation
- 15.2.2 Proposed JUICESD Algorithm
- 15.2.2.1 JUICESD Algorithm Structure
- 15.2.2.2 SMD Operation
- 15.2.2.3 CSCE Operation
- 15.2.2.4 Overall Algorithm and Complexity Analysis
- 15.2.3 Numerical Results
- 15.2.4 Summary
- 15.3 Receiver Design for Asynchronous Massive Connectivity
- 15.3.1 System Model
- 15.3.1.1 Asynchronous Uplink Transmission
- 15.3.1.2 Problem Formulation
- 15.3.2 Extended Probability Model and Factor Graph Construction
- 15.3.2.1 Auxiliary Variables
- 15.3.2.2 Extended Probability Model Construction
- 15.3.2.3 Factor Graph Construction
- 15.3.3 Proposed TAMP Algorithm
- 15.3.3.1 Structure of Bayesian Receiver
- 15.3.3.2 Channel and Signal Decomposition Module
- 15.3.3.3 Delay Learning Module
- 15.3.3.4 Packet Recovery
- 15.3.3.5 Overall Algorithm and Complexity Analysis
- 15.3.4 Numerical Results
- 15.3.5 Summary
- 15.4 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 16 Grant-Free Random Access via Covariance-Based Approach
- 16.1 Introduction
- 16.2 Device Activity Detection in Single-Cell Massive MIMO
- 16.2.1 System Model and Problem Formulation
- 16.2.2 Phase Transition Analysis
- 16.2.3 Coordinate Descent Algorithms
- 16.2.3.1 Coordinate Descent Algorithm
- 16.2.3.2 Active Set Coordinate Descent Algorithm
- 16.2.4 Performance Evaluation
- 16.3 Device Activity Detection in Multi-Cell Massive MIMO
- 16.3.1 System Model and Problem Formulation
- 16.3.2 Phase Transition Analysis
- 16.3.3 Coordinate Descent Algorithms
- 16.3.4 Performance Evaluation
- 16.4 Practical Issues and Extensions
- 16.4.1 Joint Device Data and Activity Detection
- 16.4.2 Device Activity Detection in Asynchronous Systems
- 16.5 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 17 Deep Learning-Enabled Massive Access
- 17.1 Introduction
- 17.1.1 Existing Work
- 17.1.2 Main Contribution
- 17.1.3 Notation
- 17.2 System Model
- 17.3 Model-Driven Channel Estimation
- 17.3.1 GROUP LASSO-Based Channel Estimation
- 17.3.2 AMP-Based Channel Estimation
- 17.4 Model-Driven Activity Detection
- 17.4.1 Covariance-Based Activity Detection
- 17.4.1.1 MAP-Based Activity Detection
- 17.5 Auto-Encoder-Based Pilot Design
- 17.6 Numerical Results
- 17.6.1 Channel Estimation
- 17.6.2 Device Activity Detection
- 17.7 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 18 Massive Unsourced Random Access
- 18.1 Introduction
- 18.2 URA with Single-Antenna Base Station
- 18.2.1 System Model and Problem Formulation
- 18.2.2 Algorithmic Solutions
- 18.2.3 Slotted Transmission Framework
- 18.2.3.1 Decoding
- 18.2.3.2 CS Decoding
- 18.2.3.3 Tree Decoding
- 18.2.4 Sparse Kronecker Product (SKP) Coding
- 18.2.5 Numerical Discussion
- 18.3 URA with Multi-Antenna Base Station
- 18.3.1 System Model
- 18.3.2 Algorithmic Solutions
- 18.3.3 Covariance-Based Compressed Sensing
- 18.3.4 Clustering-Based Method
- 18.3.5 Tensor-Based Modulation
- 18.3.6 Bilinear Methods
- 18.3.6.1 Bilinear Vector Approximate Message Passing
- 18.3.7 Numerical Discussion
- References
- Part III Other Advanced Emerging MA Techniques for NGMA
- Chapter 19 Holographic-Pattern Division Multiple Access
- 19.1 Overview of HDMA
- 19.1.1 RHS Basics
- 19.1.2 Principle of HDMA
- 19.1.2.1 Holographic Pattern Construction
- 19.1.2.2 HDMA Transmission Model
- 19.2 System Model
- 19.2.1 Scenario Description
- 19.2.2 Channel Model
- 19.3 Multiuser Holographic Beamforming
- 19.4 Holographic Pattern Design
- 19.5 Performance Analysis and Evaluation
- 19.5.1 Relation Between Sum Rate and Capacity
- 19.5.2 Performance Evaluation
- 19.6 Summary
- References
- Chapter 20 Over-the-Air Computation
- 20.1 Introduction
- 20.1.1 Notations
- 20.2 AirComp Fundamentals
- 20.3 Power Control for AirComp
- 20.3.1 Static Channels
- 20.3.2 Fading Channels
- 20.3.3 Effect of Imperfect CSI
- 20.4 Beamforming for AirComp
- 20.4.1 SIMO AirComp
- 20.4.2 MIMO AriComp
- 20.5 Extension
- 20.5.1 Multicell AirComp Networks
- 20.5.2 Intelligent Reflecting Surface (IRS)-Assisted AirComp
- 20.5.3 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)-Enabled AirComp
- 20.5.4 Over-the-Air FEEL (Air-FEEL)
- 20.6 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 21 Multi-Dimensional Multiple Access for 6G: Efficient Radio Resource Utilization and Value-Oriented Service Provisioning
- 21.1 Introduction
- 21.1.1 Difficulties of Existing Multiple Access Techniques
- 21.1.1.1 Lack of Diverse and Individualized Service Provisioning Capabilities
- 21.1.1.2 Lack of Flexibility and Adaptability in Coping with Heterogeneous Network Scenarios
- 21.1.1.3 Lack of Opportunistic Resource Orchestration and Utilization Capabilities
- 21.1.2 Embracing 6G with Multi-Dimensional Multiple Access
- 21.2 Principle of MDMA
- 21.2.1 Core Concepts and Mechanisms of Achieving MDMA
- 21.2.2 Enabling Blocks of Individualized Service Provisioning in MDMA
- 21.3 Value-Oriented Operation of MDMA
- 21.3.1 Value-Oriented Operation Paradigm
- 21.3.1.1 Individual Level
- 21.3.1.2 System Level
- 21.3.2 Individual Level Value Realization: User-Centric Perspective
- 21.3.3 System Level Value Realization: Network Operator Perspective
- 21.4 Multi-Dimensional Resource Utilization in Value-Oriented MDMA
- 21.4.1 User Coalition Formation Approach
- 21.4.1.1 Preferences Over Matchings
- 21.4.2 Real-Time Multi-Dimensional Resource Allocation
- 21.4.2.1 Lagrange Dual Decomposition Method
- 21.5 Numerical Results and Analysis
- 21.5.1 Performance Evaluation of Value-Oriented Paradigm in MDMA
- 21.5.2 Performance Comparison of Value-Oriented MDMA and State-of-the-Art MA Schemes
- 21.6 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 22 Efficient Federated Meta-Learning Over Multi-Access Wireless Networks
- 22.1 Introduction
- 22.2 Related Work
- 22.3 Preliminaries and Assumptions
- 22.3.1 Federated Meta-Learning Problem
- 22.3.2 Standard Algorithm
- 22.3.3 Assumptions
- 22.4 Nonuniform Federated Meta-Learning
- 22.4.1 Device Contribution Quantification
- 22.4.2 Device Selection
- 22.5 Federated Meta-Learning Over Wireless Networks
- 22.5.1 System Model
- 22.5.1.1 Computation Model
- 22.5.1.2 Communication Model
- 22.5.2 Problem Formulation
- 22.5.3 A Joint Device Selection and Resource Allocation Algorithm
- 22.5.3.1 Solution to (SP1)
- 22.5.3.2 Solution to (SP2)
- 22.6 Extension to First-Order Approximations
- 22.7 Simulation
- 22.7.1 Datasets and Models
- 22.7.2 Baselines
- 22.7.3 Implementation
- 22.7.4 Experimental Results
- 22.7.4.1 Convergence Speed
- 22.7.4.2 Effect of Local Update Steps
- 22.7.4.3 Performance of URAL in Wireless Networks
- 22.7.4.4 Effect of Resource Blocks
- 22.7.4.5 Effect of Channel Quality
- 22.7.4.6 Effect of Weight Parameters
- 22.8 Conclusion
- References
- Index
- EULA
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