Resource Pool Bitmap Alignment for Semi-Persistent Scheduling Stability

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current wireless communication systems face challenges in semi-persistent resource selection and reselection, particularly in relation to the length of a resource pool bitmap, semi-persistent resource allocation/configuration period, and system frame number (SFN) period, leading to excessive resource reselection and instability in data transmission.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus for a user equipment (UE) to select resources for data transmission based on sensing, with the ability to reselect resources if transmission fails a predetermined number of times, and aligning the resource pool bitmap length with the semi-persistent resource allocation/configuration period to ensure stable interference measurement and reliable data transmission.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If semi-persistent resource allocation is implemented without aligning resource pool bitmap length with allocation period, then resource allocation flexibility is improved, but resource reselection frequency increases excessively

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresource allocation flexibilityVSAvoidresource reselection stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent aligns the resource pool bitmap length with the semi-persistent resource allocation period by configuring the bitmap length to match the allocation period (e.g., 100ms, 200ms, 400ms). This parameter alignment ensures that resource reselection occurs only when necessary, reducing excessive reselection while maintaining allocation flexibility through configurable periods.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements periodic resource allocation with defined periods (100ms, 200ms, 400ms) for semi-persistent scheduling. By establishing regular periodic cycles for resource allocation and bitmap updates, the system achieves stable resource usage patterns that prevent excessive reselection while maintaining adaptability through period configuration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

2Duration of action of stationary object

If resource pool bitmap length is increased to cover longer periods, then resource allocation coverage is improved, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresource allocation coverage periodVSAvoidbitmap processing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Duration of action of stationary objectVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the resource allocation period into manageable bitmap lengths that align with standard periods (100ms, 200ms, 400ms). Instead of using a single large bitmap for extended periods, the system divides coverage into synchronized segments that match the allocation period, reducing processing complexity while maintaining comprehensive coverage.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent provides configurable bitmap length parameters that can be adjusted to match different allocation periods. By allowing dynamic parameter adjustment rather than fixed large bitmaps, the system achieves flexible coverage duration while keeping processing complexity manageable through optimized parameter selection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Adaptability or versatility

If frequent resource reselection is performed to adapt to changing conditions, then resource allocation adaptability is improved, but data transmission reliability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresource allocation adaptabilityVSAvoiddata transmission reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent establishes periodic resource allocation with defined periods (100ms, 200ms, 400ms) where resource reselection occurs only at period boundaries rather than continuously. This periodic approach maintains adaptability to changing conditions while preventing excessive reselection that would compromise transmission reliability through stable resource usage during each period.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent configurable resource allocation period parameters allow the system to balance adaptability and reliability by adjusting the period length. Longer periods provide stability for reliable transmission, while configurable periods maintain adaptability to changing conditions, resolving the contradiction through parameter optimization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentEP3499994B1Method whereby terminal transmits data to another terminal in wireless communication system
Publication Date: 2024.04.24 LG ELECTRONICS INC
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AI summary

One embodiment of the present invention relates to a method whereby a terminal transmits data to another terminal in a wireless communication system, the data transmission method comprising the steps of: selecting resources for transmitting multiple pieces of data; and transmitting the multiple pieces of data by using the selected resources, wherein the terminal is configured to execute the transmission through sensing, and if the terminal fails to transmit the data a preset number of times or more in a row, the terminal reselects resources.