Sidelink PRS Configuration for Shared NR Positioning Resources

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Solution Overview

Problem

The challenge in new radio (NR) systems is determining how to share a resource pool between sidelink (SL) positioning reference signal (SL PRS) transmission and other SL information resources effectively.

Innovation Solution

A method and device for configuring sidelink positioning reference signal (SL PRS) resources within a resource pool, enabling selection of suitable SL PRS resources for transmission and reception.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If a resource pool is shared between SL PRS transmission and other SL information, then resource utilization efficiency is improved, but resource allocation complexity increases

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

Solution Approach 1:

The resource pool is segmented into different resource types (SL PRS resources and other SL information resources) with distinct configurations. The first resource configuration specifically parameters SL PRS resources while the second resource configuration parameters other SL information resources, allowing organized management within the shared pool and reducing allocation complexity through structured division.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically selects between different resource configurations based on positioning requirements and communication conditions. The first device can flexibly choose to use the first resource configuration for SL PRS transmission or the second resource configuration for other SL information, enabling adaptive resource allocation that improves efficiency while managing complexity through conditional selection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Reliability

If SL PRS resources are configured in a shared resource pool, then positioning functionality is enhanced, but resource interference increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepositioning functionalityVSAvoidresource interference
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

Different regions of the resource pool are assigned different qualities and purposes: SL PRS resources receive dedicated configuration parameters (first resource configuration) optimized for positioning accuracy, while other SL information resources receive separate configuration (second resource configuration). This local differentiation ensures positioning functionality is maintained with high reliability while minimizing interference through specialized resource zones.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The resource configuration mechanism acts as an intermediary layer between the shared resource pool and the actual transmissions. By introducing configuration parameters that define resource characteristics, the system mediates potential conflicts between SL PRS and other SL information, allowing both to coexist in the shared pool with reduced interference through configured separation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentEP4654699A1Method for radio communication, and communication device
Publication Date: 2025.11.26 GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP LTD
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AI summary

A wireless communication method and a communication device are provided. The wireless communication method includes the following. A first device determines a first resource configuration, where the first resource configuration is used for configuring a sidelink positioning reference signal (SL PRS) resource in a resource pool.