PSFCH Format Selection Based on Pathloss in 5G V2X

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Solution Overview

Problem

The existing Physical Sidelink Feedback Channel (PSFCH) format in 5G V2X communication systems is limited by interference, leading to insufficient transmission power, which affects the detection performance of Hybrid Automatic Repeat Request (HARQ) feedback, necessitating a more efficient format selection based on pathlosses to improve communication efficiency.

Innovation Solution

A method that determines the appropriate PSFCH format by considering pathlosses from the PSFCH transmitter to both the base station and the receiver, allowing for the selection between short and long formats based on calculated values to optimize time-domain resource usage and transmission power, thereby enhancing the probability of correct reception.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If PSFCH format 0 with single symbol is used, then transmission power is limited by interference to base station, but detection performance of HARQ feedback is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection performance of HARQ feedbackVSAvoidtransmission power of PSFCH
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSPower

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic selection between PSFCH format 0 (single symbol) and PSFCH format 1 (multiple symbols) based on real-time pathloss conditions. When pathloss exceeds a threshold, the system switches to format 1 to increase transmission power and improve detection performance, resolving the contradiction between power limitations and reliability requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the time-domain parameter (number of symbols) of the PSFCH format based on pathloss conditions. By adjusting this parameter dynamically, the system can increase transmission power when needed while maintaining interference management, thus improving HARQ feedback detection performance without permanently increasing power consumption.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If PSFCH format occupying multiple symbols is introduced, then detection performance is improved, but transmission power consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection performance of HARQ feedbackVSAvoidtransmission power consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adjusts the PSFCH format based on pathloss conditions, using format 1 (multiple symbols) only when necessary (when pathloss exceeds threshold) and format 0 (single symbol) when conditions allow. This dynamic approach improves detection performance when needed while minimizing energy consumption during normal operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the time-domain parameter (number of symbols) based on pathloss measurements. This parameter change allows the system to increase transmission power consumption only when pathloss conditions require it, rather than continuously consuming higher power, thus balancing reliability improvement with energy efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Productivity

If pathloss-based format selection is implemented, then communication efficiency is improved, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication efficiencyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary pathloss measurement and comparison against a threshold before selecting the PSFCH format. This preliminary action allows the system to make informed format selection decisions based on current channel conditions, improving communication efficiency while keeping the decision logic relatively simple through threshold-based comparison.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements a feedback mechanism where pathloss measurements are continuously monitored and used to adjust PSFCH format selection. This feedback loop enables the system to adapt to changing channel conditions, improving communication efficiency while maintaining manageable complexity through established feedback control principles.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS12177817B2Channel quality related format determination for wireless communication
Publication Date: 2024.12.24 APOGEE NETWORKS LLC
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AI summary

The present disclosure provides a method and device in a node for wireless communications. A first receiver receives a first signal and a second signal; a first transmitter transmits a third signal in a first radio resource pool; wherein the first signal is used for determining first information, the first information being related to channel quality between the first node and a transmitter of the first signal; the second signal is used for determining second information, the second information being related to channel quality between a transmitter of the second signal and the first node; the transmitter of the first signal is different from the transmitter of the second signal; and the first information and the second information are used together for determining a magnitude of time-domain resources occupied by the third signal.