Platooning Dedicated Resource Configuration for V2X Signaling Reduction

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Solution Overview

Problem

In existing V2X communication systems, the dynamic allocation of resources by the network for V2V communication between platooning members leads to increased signaling interactions and high delays, which complicates resource configuration and hinders mobility in different position areas.

Innovation Solution

The introduction of a platooning dedicated resource (PDR) configuration method, where group members acquire and configure PDRs within their coverage range or through a designated resource member, simplifying resource allocation and reducing network burden by allowing intra-group communication without relying on dynamic network scheduling.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If dynamic resource allocation by the network is used for V2V communication between platooning members, then resource configuration flexibility is improved, but signaling interaction burden increases and delays occur

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresource configuration flexibilityVSAvoidcommunication delay
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The network pre-configures resource pools for platooning communication before the actual communication occurs. These resource pools are allocated to platooning groups in advance, allowing members to communicate immediately without waiting for dynamic scheduling decisions, thus reducing delay while maintaining flexibility through the pre-established resource structure

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a platooning manager as an intermediary entity that handles resource management within the platooning group. This manager acts as a local mediator that can allocate resources internally without requiring continuous network intervention, reducing signaling burden while maintaining adaptive resource distribution through the intermediary's coordination

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If dynamic resource allocation by the network is used for V2V communication between platooning members, then resource configuration flexibility is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresource configuration flexibilityVSAvoidresource configuration complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the resource management function into two parts: high-level resource pool allocation by the network, and low-level resource distribution by the platooning manager. This segmentation allows the network to maintain flexibility through pool configuration while offloading the complexity of individual resource allocation to the local platooning manager, reducing overall system complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The platooning group is empowered to self-manage its communication resources through the platooning manager, which can autonomously allocate resources within the pre-configured pools without requiring continuous network intervention. This self-service approach reduces the complexity of network-device interactions while maintaining adaptive resource configuration through local intelligence

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS11178516B2Intra-group communication method and device, and resource configuration method, device and system
Publication Date: 2021.11.16 XIAN ZHONGXING NEW SOFTWARE
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AI summary

Provided are an intra-group communication method and apparatus, a resource configuration method, apparatus and system, and a storage medium. The intra-group communication method includes acquiring, by a group member in group, a platooning dedicated resource (PDR), where the PDR is used for intercommunication of all group members in the group; and performing, by the group member, the intercommunication after acquiring PDR configuration information related to the PDR.