Interlace-Based PSFCH Power Control in Unlicensed Sidelink

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Solution Overview

Problem

The challenge of determining transmission power for interlace-based physical sidelink feedback channels (PSFCH) in sidelink over unlicensed spectrum (SL-U) systems is not adequately addressed in existing technologies.

Innovation Solution

A method for determining transmission power for interlace-based PSFCHs, including specific power control mechanisms for interlace-based PSFCHs in SL-U systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and efficient resource utilization.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Object-affected harmful factors

If transmission power for interlace-based PSFCH is not controlled, then signal coverage is maintained, but interference in unlicensed spectrum increases and spectral efficiency deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveinterferenceVSAvoidspectral efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by dynamically adjusting transmission power based on multiple factors including pathloss, number of interlaces, and priority levels. The transmission power is calculated using a formula that incorporates these variables, allowing the system to optimize power consumption while maintaining reliable communication and reducing interference in unlicensed spectrum environments.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If transmission power is increased to ensure reliable feedback transmission, then communication reliability improves, but energy consumption increases and interference to other systems worsens

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefeedback transmission reliabilityVSAvoidenergy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements parameter changes by introducing a priority-based power control mechanism where the transmission power is adjusted according to the priority of the feedback information and the number of interlaces allocated. This allows the system to transmit with higher power only when necessary for reliability, while reducing power consumption in scenarios with lower requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies partial action by calculating transmission power based on the actual number of interlaces used rather than always using maximum power. The power control formula incorporates the interlace count as a variable, enabling the system to use only the necessary portion of available power resources for each transmission.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

3Productivity

If power control mechanism is implemented for interlace-based PSFCH, then spectral efficiency and interference reduction improve, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespectral efficiencyVSAvoidpower control system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies self-service by enabling the terminal device to autonomously determine and adjust its transmission power without requiring complex centralized control. The device uses locally available information such as pathloss measurements, interlace allocation, and priority levels to calculate appropriate power levels, reducing the need for additional control infrastructure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent manages complexity through parameter changes by using a standardized power control formula that incorporates readily available system parameters. The approach leverages existing network configuration information and terminal measurements to determine transmission power, avoiding the need for complex algorithms or additional signaling overhead.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS20260089651A1Method for determining transmission power, and terminal device
Publication Date: 2026.03.26 GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP LTD
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AI summary

A method for determining a transmission power and a terminal device are provided. The method includes that: a terminal device determines a transmission power of a first PSFCH, here, the first PSFCH is an interlace-based PSFCH.