D2D Resource Allocation for Simultaneous Sessions

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current wireless communication networks face challenges in efficiently allocating resources for Device-to-Device (D2D) communication, particularly in supporting simultaneous active D2D data sessions with varying Quality of Service (QoS) requirements, leading to inefficient resource usage and performance limitations in proximity-based services.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus for allocating dedicated resources for one D2D data session and common resources for another simultaneously active session in a user equipment (UE), where the wireless communication network receives and responds to request messages with resource information, indicating the type of resource allocation for each session.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If dedicated resources are allocated for each D2D data session, then QoS for critical services is improved, but resource usage efficiency deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveQoS for critical servicesVSAvoidresource usage efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by differentiating resource allocation strategies based on service type: dedicated resources are allocated for critical services requiring high QoS (e.g., voice calls), while common resources are used for less demanding services (e.g., interactive messaging). This selective approach ensures that only specific parts of the system receive enhanced resources where needed, rather than uniformly across all services.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The patent segments D2D resource allocation into two distinct categories: dedicated resources and common resources. Dedicated resources are partitioned specifically for critical services with stringent QoS requirements, while common resources serve multiple purposes and less demanding services. This segmentation allows the system to optimize for both reliability and efficiency simultaneously.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Loss of energy

If common resources are allocated for all D2D data sessions, then resource usage efficiency is improved, but QoS for critical services deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresource usage efficiencyVSAvoidQoS for critical services
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of energyVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements local quality by applying different resource allocation policies to different service categories. Critical services receive dedicated resources with guaranteed QoS parameters, while non-critical services utilize common resources. This localized differentiation ensures that quality enhancements are applied only where necessary rather than uniformly across all services.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The patent segments the resource pool into dedicated and common portions, with dedicated resources reserved for critical services requiring predictable performance. This segmentation creates distinct resource domains that can be independently managed according to service requirements, preventing critical services from being starved by less demanding traffic.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple D2D data sessions are supported simultaneously, then service versatility is improved, but resource management complexity deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveservice versatilityVSAvoidresource management complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent simplifies resource management for multiple simultaneous D2D sessions by segmenting resources into dedicated and common pools. The network controller automatically assigns sessions to appropriate resource types based on service characteristics, eliminating the need for complex per-session negotiation and management. This segmentation provides a scalable framework that handles multiple services with varying requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent enables self-service by allowing the network controller to automatically determine and allocate appropriate resource types (dedicated or common) based on service type and QoS requirements without manual intervention. The system autonomously manages the complexity of supporting multiple simultaneous D2D sessions, freeing operators from complex configuration tasks while maintaining service versatility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS9717092B2Method and apparatus for allocating resources for device-to-device (D2D) communication in a wireless communication system
Publication Date: 2017.07.25 INNOVATIVE SONIC CORPORATION
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AI summary

A method and apparatus for allocating resources for D2D communication are disclosed. The method includes a WCN allocating dedicated resource for a first D2D data session and common resource for a second D2D data session in a user equipment (UE), wherein the first D2D data session and the second D2D data session are active simultaneously in the UE. The method could also include the WCN receiving a corresponding request message from the UE for establishing each D2D data session. The method could further include the WCN transmitting a response message to the UE in response to reception of the corresponding request message, wherein the response message includes resource information that indicates which type of resource is allocated for each D2D data session.