ITS Channel Congestion Control via Dynamic QoS Prioritization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current congestion control mechanisms in intelligent transport systems (ITS) are inadequate for effectively managing channel congestion and prioritizing messages from different applications, leading to sub-optimal performance and potential packet stagnation.

Innovation Solution

A device and process for managing transmission channel congestion in ITS stations by determining quality of service indicators, allocating resources based on priority coefficients, and dynamically managing channel resources to ensure optimal message transmission.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple applications generate messages simultaneously in an ITS station, then the system provides comprehensive service coverage, but channel congestion increases and message prioritization becomes difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveservice coverageVSAvoidmessage transmission efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by assigning different priority coefficients to different message types based on their specific QoS requirements. Each message type (safety, comfort, efficiency) receives a tailored priority level that reflects its specific transmission needs, allowing differentiated handling of messages within the same system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the parameter of message prioritization from static to dynamic by calculating priority coefficients based on real-time QoS indicator values. The priority coefficients are not fixed but are continuously adjusted according to the current QoS requirements of each application, enabling adaptive resource allocation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Ease of operation

If static priority levels are used for message transmission, then the system is simple to operate, but packet stagnation occurs and performance is sub-optimal

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem simplicityVSAvoidmessage delivery reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transforms the static priority system into a dynamic one where priority coefficients are continuously recalculated based on current QoS indicator values. This allows the system to adapt to changing traffic conditions and application requirements in real-time, preventing packet stagnation while maintaining operational simplicity through automated calculations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements feedback mechanisms by monitoring QoS indicator values and using them to adjust priority coefficients dynamically. The system continuously evaluates the QoS performance and adjusts message prioritization accordingly, creating a closed-loop control system that improves reliability while maintaining simplicity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Speed

If channel resources are allocated without considering QoS indicators, then the allocation process is fast and simple, but message transmission performance deteriorates under high traffic density

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresource allocation speedVSAvoidmessage transmission performance
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-defining the set of QoS indicator values and the methodology for calculating priority coefficients before actual message transmission begins. This preparation allows the system to quickly allocate resources during high-traffic conditions without complex real-time negotiations, maintaining both speed and performance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentEP4032354B1Device and method for controlling channel congestion in intelligent transport systems
Publication Date: 2025.04.30 AMPERE SAS
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AI summary

The invention relates to a method for transmitting messages, in a physical or radiofrequency channel, by at least two applications executed in an ITS station, the messages comprising at least two messages of different types. The method is characterised in that it comprises the steps consisting of: - determining (301) a set of properties relating to a target quality of service; - determining (302), in association with each application and each message type, a set of quality of service indicator values - selecting (304), for each message type, a set of quality of service indicator values; - determining (305), for each message type, a priority coefficient depending on values of the set of quality of service values selected; - determining (306), for each message type, a resource allocation rate depending on the priority coefficients associated with all the message types; - determining (307), for each message type, a share of channel resources depending on the resource allocation rate and a usage limit of the channel; - determining (308), for each application, a stock of resources for the current cycle; - generating and transmitting (310) the message of the application having the largest stock of resources.