D2D Resource Avoidance via Reception Power Thresholds

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Solution Overview

Problem

In wireless communication systems, particularly in LTE, there is a need to reduce resource collisions and improve resource utilization in device-to-device (D2D) communication by efficiently managing resource allocation between terminals, considering factors like reception power and priority of data transmission.

Innovation Solution

A method where a first UE receives control information about future resources allocated to a second UE and performs D2D transmission, avoiding resources with reception power greater than a specific threshold, which can be determined based on the priority of data transmission and the number of usable resources, and may include information from a base station.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If terminals perform D2D transmission using available resources without coordination, then resource utilization increases, but resource collisions increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresource utilizationVSAvoidresource collision
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by having terminals exchange control information about future resources before actual D2D transmission occurs. This advance notification allows receiving terminals to identify and avoid resources that will be occupied, enabling both terminals to utilize resources efficiently without collisions. The control information exchange happens in advance, allowing proactive resource coordination rather than reactive collision avoidance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Reliability

If terminals avoid resources with high reception power to reduce collisions, then resource collision decreases, but resource utilization decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresource collisionVSAvoidresource utilization
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by dynamically adjusting the reception power threshold based on priority information. When data has high priority, the threshold is set higher, allowing terminals to utilize more resources even with moderate reception power levels. For lower priority data, the threshold is lowered to avoid resources with higher reception power. This dynamic parameter adjustment enables flexible resource utilization while maintaining collision avoidance for critical transmissions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Device complexity

If terminals use simple resource allocation without considering future resources, then device complexity decreases, but resource collision increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresource allocation complexityVSAvoidresource collision
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies self-service by enabling terminals to autonomously determine their transmission resources based on received control information about future resources. Each terminal independently evaluates the control information, compares it with its own transmission needs, and selects appropriate resources without requiring complex centralized coordination. This self-service approach maintains relatively simple device complexity while effectively preventing resource collisions through distributed intelligence.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS11758563B2Direct communication method between terminals in wireless communication system, and apparatus therefor
Publication Date: 2023.09.12 LG ELECTRONICS INC
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AI summary

A method for performing, by a first terminal, D2D communication in a wireless communication system, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the method comprising: receiving, from a second terminal, control information including information on future resources of the second terminal allocated to be used for transmission of the second terminal; and performing D2D transmission in consideration of the future resources of the second terminal, wherein the first terminal does not perform the D2D transmission in a resource in which a receipt power of the future resources of the second terminal is greater than a specific threshold.