NR-V2X Terminal Resource Allocation via BSR Feedback

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Solution Overview

Problem

The existing V2X systems lack flexible resource allocation methods, particularly in NR-V2X, where one terminal cannot efficiently allocate transmission resources to other terminals, limiting data interaction and communication efficiency in scenarios like automatic driving that require higher throughput and lower delay.

Innovation Solution

The method allows a first terminal to allocate a transmission resource to a second terminal, enabling direct data transmission between them or between the second terminal and a third terminal, enriching the resource allocation modes in NR-V2X by allowing terminals to autonomously manage their resources.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If terminal-to-terminal direct communication mode is adopted in V2X system, then spectrum efficiency is improved and transmission delay is reduced, but resource allocation flexibility is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespectrum efficiencyVSAvoidresource allocation flexibility
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces dynamic resource allocation where the first terminal can allocate resources to the second terminal based on real-time communication needs. The resource allocation is not fixed but can be dynamically adjusted according to channel conditions, data traffic, and communication priorities, enabling the system to adapt to varying requirements while maintaining direct communication benefits

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the resource allocation parameters by introducing a new dimension where the first terminal acts as a resource controller. The allocation parameters include time resources, frequency resources, and power resources that can be dynamically adjusted based on the communication scenario, enabling flexible resource management in NR-V2X system

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If base station allocates SL transmission resource (Mode 3), then resource allocation is centralized and controlled, but transmission delay increases and spectrum efficiency decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresource allocation controlVSAvoidtransmission delay
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the resource allocation function from the base station and assigns it to the first terminal. By taking out the centralized control and distributing it to individual terminals, the system eliminates the transmission delay introduced by base station coordination while maintaining reliable resource allocation through terminal-based decision making

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The first terminal performs self-service by autonomously allocating resources to the second terminal based on its own assessment of communication needs and channel conditions. This self-service mechanism eliminates the need for base station intervention, significantly reducing transmission delay while maintaining allocation reliability through local intelligence

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Loss of time

If terminal determines SL transmission resource through sensing and reservation (Mode 4), then transmission delay is reduced, but resource allocation flexibility and coordination capability are limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransmission delayVSAvoidresource allocation flexibility
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of timeVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces feedback mechanisms where the first terminal receives information about the second terminal's communication needs and channel conditions, then uses this feedback to make informed resource allocation decisions. This feedback loop enables flexible resource allocation while maintaining low transmission delay through rapid response to changing conditions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The first terminal performs preliminary actions by proactively allocating resources before the second terminal needs to transmit data. By anticipating communication needs and reserving resources in advance, the system reduces transmission delay while maintaining flexibility through predictive resource management rather than reactive sensing

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentEP3852461B1Resource allocation method and terminal
Publication Date: 2023.11.22 GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP LTD
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AI summary

Methods and devices for resource allocation and a terminal are provided. The method includes the following. A first terminal receives BSR information from a second terminal. The first terminal allocates a first transmission resource to the second terminal.