Relay UE Connection Scoring for Wireless Resource Allocation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current wireless communication systems face challenges in efficiently managing data transmission and reception between Relay UE and Remote UE, particularly in determining the optimal Relay UE for data transceiving, due to limitations in resource allocation and prioritization of traffic types, leading to suboptimal performance in next-generation mobile communication systems.

Innovation Solution

A method is introduced where a Relay UE determines whether to serve a connection request from a Remote UE by calculating a score based on control information related to its current state, traffic type, and load state, and transmits this determination to the Remote UE, using a priority and weight system to select the most suitable Relay UE for data transceiving.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Area of stationary object

If a Relay UE serves multiple Remote UEs simultaneously, then the coverage area and connectivity are improved, but the load on the Relay UE increases leading to resource allocation inefficiency

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecoverage areaVSAvoidresource allocation efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by dynamically adjusting the scoring criteria for Relay UE selection based on current system state. The network side or Remote UEs calculate scores using parameters such as channel quality, load conditions, and traffic types, allowing the system to adapt to changing conditions and optimize resource allocation as the number of connected Remote UEs varies

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements dynamics through the dynamic scoring mechanism where Relay UE suitability is not fixed but continuously evaluated. The score changes based on real-time parameters including current load, channel state, and traffic requirements, enabling the system to dynamically adjust which Remote UEs connect to which Relay UEs to maintain optimal resource allocation efficiency

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Device complexity

If the Relay UE selection is based on simple criteria, then the device complexity and processing overhead are reduced, but the performance and energy efficiency are suboptimal

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveselection mechanism complexityVSAvoiddata transceiving efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies feedback through the scoring mechanism where the network side or Remote UEs evaluate multiple parameters including channel quality, load conditions, and traffic types to calculate a comprehensive score. This feedback-based approach allows the system to make informed selection decisions that optimize data transceiving efficiency without requiring complex device modifications, as the scoring can be performed by the network or through standardized procedures

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Ease of operation

If the Relay UE does not consider traffic type priority in selection, then the ease of operation is improved, but the quality of service for different traffic types deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveRelay UE selection simplicityVSAvoidquality of service
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by incorporating traffic type priority as a specific parameter in the scoring mechanism. When evaluating potential Relay UEs, the system considers the priority level of the traffic that needs to be transmitted, allowing high-priority traffic to be routed through more suitable Relay UEs. This maintains ease of operation through automated scoring while improving quality of service through traffic-aware selection

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS10588112B2Method and apparatus for transmitting and receiving a signal in a wireless communication system supporting a relay UE
Publication Date: 2020.03.10 LG ELECTRONICS INC
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AI summary

Disclosed herein is a method for transmitting and receiving a signal in a wireless communication system supporting a Relay UE. The method performed by the Relay UE comprises determining whether or not to serve a connection request for a Remote UE using at least one of first control information related to a current state of the Relay UE, second control information indicating a type of traffic to be supported, and third information indicating a current load state of the Relay UE; and transmitting the determination result to at least one Remote UE.