LTE-V Resource Pool Segmentation for Half-Duplex Collision Reduction

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current wireless communication systems, particularly LTE, face challenges in efficiently managing resource allocation for multiple users, leading to issues like persistent collisions in half-duplex device-to-device communication, where devices cannot transmit and receive simultaneously, resulting in inefficient use of time and frequency resources.

Innovation Solution

A method where a wireless communication device determines K subsets of a resource pool, each consisting of K grid elements with K sub-elements, and selects one subset to transmit messages using K sub-elements, optimizing time and frequency resource usage to minimize collisions and maximize frequency diversity.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If traditional resource allocation methods are used in LTE for device-to-device communication, then resource management follows conventional protocols, but persistent collisions occur in half-duplex communication where devices cannot transmit and receive simultaneously

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication reliabilityVSAvoidresource utilization efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The resource pool is segmented into multiple subsets, each containing multiple grid elements. Devices select specific subsets for transmission, dividing the resource space to avoid collisions. This segmentation allows half-duplex devices to transmit in different resource subsets without interfering with each other, resolving the collision problem while maintaining reliable communication.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an additional dimension to resource allocation by organizing resources into a hierarchical structure with subsets and grid elements. Instead of flat resource allocation, devices can select from multiple subsets and grid elements within subsets, creating a multi-dimensional resource space that reduces collisions in half-duplex scenarios.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Productivity

If devices transmit using available resources without structured allocation, then transmission is simple, but collisions occur and resource utilization is inefficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresource utilization efficiencyVSAvoidresource allocation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The resource pool is divided into structured subsets and grid elements, providing a systematic allocation framework. This segmentation enables efficient resource utilization by assigning specific subsets to different devices or transmission types, reducing collisions while maintaining manageable complexity through organized resource management.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the parameters of resource allocation by introducing subset selection and grid element indexing. Instead of simple random or sequential allocation, devices select resources based on subset indices and grid element positions, optimizing resource utilization through parameterized allocation while keeping device complexity manageable through standardized selection procedures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentEP3335356B1LTE-direct communication for vehicle-to-vehicle
Publication Date: 2023.09.13 QUALCOMM INC
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AI summary

A method, an apparatus, and a computer program product for wireless communication are provided. The apparatus determines K subsets of a resource pool. Each subset includes K grid elements. Additionally, each grid element includes at least K sub-elements. The apparatus selects one subset of the K subsets of the resource pool. Additionally, the apparatus transmits a message using K sub-elements of the selected subset.