Dynamic Slot Rewriting for Mobile Relay Resource Allocation

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Solution Overview

Problem

In communication systems with mobile relay nodes, dynamic changes in the local environment due to factors like reflection and interference require efficient resource allocation mechanisms to maintain low power consumption and wide coverage.

Innovation Solution

A communication control device and method that dynamically adjusts resource allocation based on local environment changes by recognizing and rewriting slot formats using surrounding environment recognition and slot rewriting mechanisms.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Area of stationary object

If a mobile relay node is used to expand coverage, then coverage area is improved, but resource allocation flexibility deteriorates due to dynamic environmental changes

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecoverage areaVSAvoidresource allocation flexibility
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic resource allocation where the relay node can change slot formats between downlink and uplink based on real-time channel conditions. This allows the system to adapt to dynamic environmental changes while maintaining expanded coverage, directly resolving the contradiction between coverage area and resource allocation flexibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs feedback mechanisms where the relay node monitors channel quality indicators and reports to the base station, which then adjusts resource allocation accordingly. This closed-loop control enables the system to maintain optimal resource allocation flexibility despite the challenges of mobile relay operation in dynamic environments.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Use of energy by moving object

If relay communication is implemented to achieve low power consumption, then power efficiency is improved, but interference increases due to dynamic local environment

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower consumptionVSAvoidinterference
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the time-domain parameters of resource allocation dynamically, switching between different slot formats based on channel conditions. This allows the relay node to operate efficiently with low power consumption while minimizing interference by adapting transmission characteristics to the current environment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements periodic reevaluation of channel conditions and periodic adjustment of slot formats. This periodic adaptation allows the system to maintain low power consumption through efficient relay operation while reducing interference by regularly adjusting to changing environmental conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Data Source

PatentEP3910979B1Communication control device, communication control method, and computer program
Publication Date: 2025.12.31 SONY GROUP CORP
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AI summary

Provided is a communication control device including: an acquisition unit that acquires information regarding slot setting and rewritable slots in the setting, and information regarding a radio wave environment around an own station from another communication control device; a setting unit that selects a slot to be rewritten from the rewritable slots, on the basis of the information regarding the radio wave environment, and rewrites the slot; and a communication control unit that executes communication on the basis of the slot rewritten by the setting unit.