Concurrent NR Uplink and Sidelink Power Configuration in Unlicensed Bands

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing wireless communication technologies face challenges in efficiently supporting diverse usage scenarios and deployment scenarios, including enhanced mobile broadband, massive machine-type-communications, and ultra-reliable low latency communications, particularly in the context of 3GPP LTE and the development of new radio (NR) systems, which require improved spectral efficiency and flexibility across various frequency bands.

Innovation Solution

Proposing a standard for NR+SL-U terminals that support multiple access systems, including CDMA, FDMA, TDMA, OFDMA, and SC-FDMA, to enhance communication capabilities and adapt to different usage scenarios and deployment scenarios, particularly in 5G and beyond.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If a single technical framework is used to address all usage scenarios, then device complexity is reduced, but adaptability to different usage scenarios and deployment scenarios deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetechnical framework complexityVSAvoidadaptability to usage scenarios
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies universality by designing a single technical framework that can perform multiple functions across different usage scenarios (eMBB, mMTC, URLLC) and deployment scenarios (frequency bands up to 100 GHz). The framework achieves this through configurable parameters and flexible resource allocation mechanisms that adapt the same core technology to diverse requirements without requiring separate specialized systems for each scenario.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Productivity

If reduced cost per bit is implemented, then productivity improves, but reliability of service delivery deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecost per bitVSAvoidservice availability
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs parameter changes by dynamically adjusting transmission parameters (such as modulation schemes, coding rates, and resource allocation) based on channel conditions and service requirements. This allows the system to optimize cost efficiency by using simpler, lower-cost transmission methods when conditions permit, while automatically switching to more reliable, higher-cost methods when service availability requirements demand it, thus resolving the contradiction between cost and reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Adaptability or versatility

If flexible use of frequency band is implemented, then adaptability improves, but spectral efficiency deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveflexibility in frequency band usageVSAvoidspectral efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by implementing dynamic frequency selection and resource allocation mechanisms that continuously adapt to changing spectrum availability and service demands. The system can flexibly allocate different frequency bands to different services based on real-time conditions, while using advanced signal processing techniques to maintain high spectral efficiency by optimizing resource utilization and minimizing waste across the flexible frequency band usage.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentEP4694386A1Maximum output power
Publication Date: 2026.02.11 LG ELECTRONICS INC
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AI summary

An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method by which a UE performs communication. The method comprises the steps of: transmitting the capability of the UE to a base station; receiving power information from the base station, wherein the UE supports a concurrent operation for an NR uplink and a sidelink in an unlicensed band, and the capability includes a maximum UE power for the concurrent operation; and determining a configured maximum output power for the concurrent operation on the basis of the maximum UE power and a maximum allowed UE output power for the concurrent operation, wherein the power information includes the maximum allowed UE output power.