D2D Link Formation Using Beam Load Information

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Solution Overview

Problem

In wireless communication systems, device-to-device (D2D) communication links are challenging to form efficiently due to congestion and resource allocation issues, particularly in scenarios like vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications, where unnecessary access and resource allocation occur, leading to inefficiencies.

Innovation Solution

A method is developed to select communication devices for forming D2D links based on load information measured for each beam direction, minimizing unnecessary access and resource allocation by broadcasting traffic load information and using it to determine optimal access control.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If D2D terminals attempt to form communication links without load information, then communication links can be established, but unnecessary access and resource allocation occur leading to network congestion and inefficiency

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication efficiencyVSAvoidunnecessary resource allocation
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by measuring and broadcasting load information for each beam direction before D2D link formation. Terminals use this pre-acquired load information to make informed decisions about which communication devices to select, preventing unnecessary access attempts and optimizing resource allocation from the outset.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Ease of operation

If D2D terminals select communication devices without beam direction load information, then link formation is possible, but beam scanning procedures are unnecessarily repeated increasing access time

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelink formation simplicityVSAvoidbeam scanning time
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements feedback by measuring load information for each beam direction and broadcasting it to D2D terminals. This feedback mechanism allows terminals to select communication devices based on actual load conditions, eliminating the need for repeated beam scanning procedures and reducing access time while maintaining operational simplicity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Area of stationary object

If all beam directions are used for communication without load consideration, then communication coverage is maximized, but network congestion increases in high-load directions

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication coverage areaVSAvoidnetwork congestion
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The system applies local quality by making the communication system aware of spatial variations in load conditions across different beam directions. Terminals can selectively access communication devices in directions with lower load, distributing traffic more evenly across the network and reducing congestion in high-load directions while maintaining overall coverage.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentEP4021137B1Method by which d2d terminal forms communication link with communication device in wireless communication system, and apparatus for same
Publication Date: 2024.12.25 LG ELECTRONICS INC
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AI summary

According to various embodiments, disclosed are a method by which a device-to-device (D2D) terminal (UE) forms a communication link in a wireless communication system, and an apparatus for the same. Disclosed are a method by which a D2D UE forms a communication link in a wireless communication system, and an apparatus for the same, the method comprising the steps of: acquiring load information on the load measured according to beam direction; selecting, on the basis of the load information, any one communication device among at least one communication device corresponding according to beam direction; and forming a communication link with the selected communication device.