PT-RS Mapping Density for NR V2X Phase Noise Compensation

Resolve Bottlenecks,
Find Innovative Solutions
Generate Solutions

Solution Overview

Problem

In high-speed user equipment communication scenarios, the phase of signals transmitted during PSCCH and PSSCH can change abruptly, necessitating a Phase Tracking Reference Signal (PT-RS) for phase compensation.

Innovation Solution

A method for efficiently transmitting a PT-RS by user equipment, involving mapping the PT-RS at different densities based on carrier frequency, with higher density mapping on FR2 to compensate for phase noise, and configuring resource allocation to prevent conflicts with other signals.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If PT-RS is transmitted at high density to compensate for phase noise in high-speed scenarios, then phase compensation performance is improved, but resource overhead increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvephase compensation performanceVSAvoidresource overhead
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies different PT-RS density configurations for different frequency ranges: FR1 uses lower density while FR2 uses higher density. This local differentiation optimizes phase compensation performance where needed (FR2 with higher carrier frequency) while conserving resources in FR1 where phase noise is less severe.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the PT-RS transmission parameter (density) based on the carrier frequency parameter. By adjusting the density parameter according to the frequency range, the system adapts to different phase noise characteristics, achieving better phase compensation where required without unnecessarily increasing overhead in all scenarios.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If PT-RS resource allocation is increased to improve phase tracking accuracy, then communication reliability is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication reliabilityVSAvoidresource allocation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements frequency-range-specific PT-RS allocation strategies, with different resource allocation patterns for FR1 and FR2. This localized approach improves phase tracking accuracy in FR2 where it's most needed, while maintaining simpler allocation in FR1, thereby managing device complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The patent dynamically adjusts PT-RS resource allocation based on the operating frequency range. The system transitions between different allocation configurations depending on whether FR1 or FR2 is active, optimizing the balance between reliability and complexity for each operational context.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentEP3952191B1Method and device for transmitting sidelink reference signal in NR v2x
Publication Date: 2023.09.06 LG ELECTRONICS INC
  • EP3952191B1 patent drawingFigure 1
  • EP3952191B1 patent drawingFigure 2
  • EP3952191B1 patent drawingFigure 3

AI summary

Provided herein is a method for performing, by a first apparatus, wireless communication and an apparatus for supporting the same. The method may include the steps of generating a Phase Tracking - Reference Signal (PT-RS), transmitting a Physical Sidelink Control Channel (PSCCH) to a second apparatus, mapping, based on a Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) on the PSCCH, the PT-RS to a subcarrier on a Physical Sidelink Shared Channel (PSSCH) resource related to the PSCCH, and transmitting the PT-RS to the second apparatus.