D2D Discovery Signal Power Control for Interference Management

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Solution Overview

Problem

In wireless mobile communication systems, device-to-device (D2D) communication causes in-band emission power noise that interferes with cellular transmission, degrading system performance, especially when D2D and cellular communications coexist.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus that configure power offsets for D2D discovery signals to minimize interference by determining optimal transmit power based on the position of transmission resources and configuration information, using techniques like time-division multiplexing and power offset adjustments to manage in-band emission power.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If D2D UEs transmit data using randomly selected transmit power, then D2D communication efficiency is improved, but in-band emission power causes noise to other UEs and degrades system performance

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveD2D communication efficiencyVSAvoidin-band emission power noise
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by adjusting the transmit power level of D2D UEs based on their distance to the base station. Instead of using random transmit power, the system modifies the power parameter dynamically: UEs closer to the base station use lower transmit power while those farther away use higher power, thereby reducing in-band emission noise while maintaining communication efficiency

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements feedback mechanisms where the base station receives information about D2D UE locations and adjusts transmit power assignments accordingly. The base station provides feedback to D2D UEs about appropriate power levels, creating a closed-loop control system that optimizes both communication efficiency and noise reduction

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Productivity

If D2D communication and cellular communication share the same radio resources, then radio resource utilization is improved, but interference between D2D and cellular transmissions increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveradio resource utilizationVSAvoidinterference between D2D and cellular transmissions
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by differentiating resource allocation and power control strategies for different spatial locations. D2D UEs in different geographic locations relative to the base station are assigned different transmit power levels and resource configurations, allowing efficient resource utilization while minimizing localized interference with cellular transmissions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The system segments the D2D communication resources based on UE location and interference conditions. By dividing the resource space into different power levels and time-frequency slots for different UEs, the system achieves better resource utilization while reducing interference through structured segmentation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentEP3046373B1Method and apparatus for controlling transmission signal power by terminal in wireless communication system
Publication Date: 2020.11.04 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

Provided is a method of signal transmission and reception for a user equipment (UE) in a mobile communication system. The method may include: receiving configuration information for discovery signals from a base station (ENB); determining a transmission resource for a discovery signal on the basis of the received configuration information; and sending a discovery signal utilizing a transmit power determined based on the position of the transmission resource and the configuration information. Accordingly, it is possible to reduce interference effects caused by UEs transmitting a signal and improve communication performance in a mobile communication system.