D2D Control Information Transmission Configuration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wireless communication systems, particularly 3GPP LTE, lack efficient methods for configuring the transmission of device-to-device (D2D) control information, especially in scenarios where UEs are outside network coverage, which is critical for proximity-based services like ProSe that require direct communication for public safety networks.
Innovation Solution
A method for a user equipment (UE) to periodically transmit D2D related control information, using pre-configured resource pools and synchronization resources, allowing UEs to maintain communication even when outside network coverage by utilizing a D2D control channel defined on a direct interface between devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If D2D control information transmission is configured for UEs outside network coverage, then communication reliability is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring resource pools for D2D control information transmission before UEs go out of network coverage. The network configures and stores resource pool parameters (time-frequency resources, periodicity, etc.) in advance, so that when UEs lose network connection, they can immediately use these pre-configured resources to transmit control information without needing real-time network coordination, thus maintaining communication reliability while avoiding continuous system complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements self-service by enabling UEs to autonomously select and use pre-configured resources from local storage when outside network coverage. The UE independently determines which resource pool to use based on stored configuration parameters without requiring real-time network signaling or coordination, allowing the system to maintain simplicity while ensuring reliable D2D communication in coverage-loss scenarios
2Productivity
If pre-configured resource pools are used for D2D transmission, then transmission efficiency is improved, but resource utilization flexibility decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by creating a two-mode resource allocation system that adapts to network conditions. When in network coverage, UEs use dynamic network-scheduled resources for flexible allocation. When out of coverage, UEs switch to pre-configured resource pools with predetermined parameters. This dynamic switching mechanism maintains transmission efficiency through appropriate resource selection while preserving flexibility through conditional adaptation to different operational scenarios
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements parameter changes by configuring multiple resource pool parameter sets (different time-frequency allocations, periodicities, resource block configurations) that UEs can select based on service requirements and conditions. The network can configure different parameter sets for different D2D service types (unicast, groupcast, broadcast), allowing efficient transmission for each service type while maintaining overall system flexibility through parameter diversity
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AI summary
A method and apparatus for transmitting device-to-device (D2D) related control information in a wireless communication system is provided. A user equipment (UE) receives a transmission period of the D2D related control information from a D2D synchronization reference UE, transmits a scheduling assignment for transmission of the D2D related control information, and transmits the D2D related control information periodically based on the received transmission period.