NR-V2X Congestion Control with SCS-Based PSSCH Power Timing

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Solution Overview

Problem

In sidelink (SL) communication, user equipment (UE) faces ambiguity in determining which slot to use for power-based physical sidelink shared channel (PSSCH) transmission due to unclear congestion control, particularly in resource pool management.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus for UE to measure channel busy ratio (CBR) in a first slot and determine power for PSSCH transmission in a subsequent slot, based on subcarrier spacing (SCS), enabling efficient congestion control.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If UE measures CBR in a first slot and determines power for PSSCH transmission in a second slot based on subcarrier spacing, then congestion control efficiency is improved, but ambiguity in determining which slot to use for power-based transmission persists

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecongestion control efficiencyVSAvoidslot determination ambiguity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by introducing subcarrier spacing (SCS) as a key parameter to determine the time relationship between CBR measurement slots and PSSCH transmission slots. Different SCS values (e.g., 15 kHz, 30 kHz, 60 kHz) define different slot offsets, allowing the system to adapt the timing relationship based on the specific numerical control requirements. This resolves the ambiguity by providing a clear parameter-based rule: the second slot is determined as the first slot plus N slots, where N is derived from the SCS configuration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Productivity

If UE performs SL communication with optimized power allocation, then transmission efficiency is improved, but power determination accuracy deteriorates due to unclear CBR measurement timing

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransmission efficiencyVSAvoidpower determination accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements preliminary action by requiring the UE to measure the CBR in advance in a first slot before determining the transmission power for the second slot. The time relationship is pre-defined based on subcarrier spacing, ensuring that the CBR measurement is performed at an appropriate time prior to transmission. This preliminary measurement approach allows the UE to have accurate power determination information ready before actual transmission, improving both accuracy and efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses parameter changes by linking the CBR measurement timing and power determination timing through subcarrier spacing configuration. Different SCS values create different time offsets between measurement and transmission, allowing the system to optimize the measurement window duration and timing based on the specific service requirements. This parameter-based timing relationship ensures that power determination accuracy is maintained while adapting to different transmission scenarios.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Reliability

If UE determines power for PSSCH transmission based on CBR measured in a previous slot, then congestion control is achieved, but time delay in power adaptation increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecongestion controlVSAvoidpower adaptation delay
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by making the time offset between CBR measurement and power determination flexible rather than fixed. The offset is dynamically determined based on the subcarrier spacing configuration, allowing shorter delays for high SCS scenarios (faster slot duration) and longer delays for low SCS scenarios. This dynamic timing adjustment optimizes the balance between reliable congestion control (needing measurement time) and rapid power adaptation (needing minimal delay).

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses parameter changes to adjust the measurement-to-transmission time interval based on subcarrier spacing. By changing the SCS parameter, the system automatically adjusts the timing relationship, allowing the congestion control mechanism to adapt to different service requirements. This parameter-based approach reduces unnecessary time delays while maintaining reliable congestion control through appropriate measurement windows.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS20250254713A1Method and device for performing congestion control in NR v2x
Publication Date: 2025.08.07 LG ELECTRONICS INC
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AI summary

A method for performing wireless communication by a first apparatus and an apparatus for supporting same are provided. The method may comprise: measuring, in a first slot, a channel busy ratio (CBR) for a resource pool; determining power for physical sidelink shared channel (PSSCH) transmission in a second slot, based on the CBR measured in the first slot; and performing, to a second device, the PSSCH transmission in the second slot based on the power, wherein the first slot is a slot before N slots from the second slot, wherein the N is determined based on subcarrier spacing (SCS) related to the PSSCH transmission, and wherein the N is a positive integer.