Dynamic CPE Starting Position Selection for Unlicensed Sidelink

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing wireless communication systems face challenges in efficiently managing cyclic prefix extension (CPE) starting positions for sidelink (SL) transmissions, leading to increased latency and resource inefficiencies, particularly in emerging technologies like V2X and 6G systems.

Innovation Solution

A method and device for selecting a CPE starting position based on whether a resource reservation is transmitted or detected for sidelink (SL) transmission, allowing for dynamic adjustment of CPE starting positions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a fixed default CPE starting position is used for SL transmission, then the system complexity is reduced and ease of operation is improved, but latency increases and resource utilization efficiency deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of operationVSAvoidlatency
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by making the CPE starting position adjustable rather than fixed. The transmitting UE can dynamically select from multiple candidate CPE starting positions (0, 1, or 2) based on channel conditions and transmission requirements. This dynamic adjustment allows the system to optimize latency performance when needed while maintaining operational simplicity through pre-configured candidate positions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Device complexity

If a fixed default CPE starting position is used for SL transmission, then the device complexity is reduced, but resource utilization efficiency deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice complexityVSAvoidresource utilization efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamics by enabling the transmitting UE to dynamically select among multiple candidate CPE starting positions based on detected channel conditions and resource availability. This dynamic selection mechanism optimizes resource utilization efficiency by adapting to varying transmission scenarios while maintaining manageable device complexity through algorithmic decision-making based on pre-configured candidates.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Loss of time

If dynamic CPE starting position selection is implemented, then latency is reduced and resource utilization efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovelatencyVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of timeVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by implementing a selection mechanism that chooses among multiple candidate CPE starting positions (0, 1, or 2) based on whether resource reservations are detected. This dynamic approach reduces latency by selecting optimal starting positions adaptively while managing device complexity through structured decision logic rather than arbitrary complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs feedback by using detected resource reservation information to influence the CPE starting position selection. The transmitting UE monitors the channel for resource reservations and uses this feedback to determine whether to select a default or alternative CPE starting position, creating a closed-loop system that optimizes performance based on real-time channel conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

4Productivity

If dynamic CPE starting position selection is implemented, then resource utilization efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresource utilization efficiencyVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamics by enabling adaptive selection of CPE starting positions based on resource reservation detection. This dynamic mechanism improves resource utilization efficiency by avoiding collisions and optimizing transmission timing while maintaining acceptable device complexity through algorithmic decision-making based on pre-configured candidate positions and simple detection logic.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses feedback from resource reservation detection to guide CPE starting position selection. The transmitting UE monitors for resource reservations and uses this information to dynamically adjust its CPE starting position, creating a feedback-driven system that optimizes resource utilization while managing device complexity through structured decision logic.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentEP4615091A1Method and device for performing CPE in unlicensed band
Publication Date: 2025.09.10 LG ELECTRONICS INC
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AI summary

Provided are a method by which a first device performs wireless communication and a device supporting same. The method may comprise the steps of: obtaining information related to a default cyclic prefix extension (CPE) starting position; obtaining information related to a plurality of CPE starting candidate positions; on the basis of whether a resource reservation related to a resource for sidelink (SL) transmission is detected or whether the resource reservation is transmitted, selecting a CPE starting position from among the default CPE starting position and the plurality of CPE starting candidate positions; and performing the SL transmission on the basis of the selected CPE starting position.