RIS-Assisted V2X Communication for Coverage Gap Reliability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wireless communication systems, particularly in sidelink (SL) and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) scenarios, face challenges in ensuring reliable and stable communication performance, especially in areas with network coverage gaps and changing environmental conditions.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface (RIS) device that assists in determining and transmitting V2X communication policies, including service control, communication assistance, and transmission control information, and utilizing RIS devices to reflect electromagnetic waves to enhance communication quality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If V2X communication is performed in areas with network coverage gaps, then communication coverage is improved, but communication reliability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface (RIS) device as an intermediary to assist V2X communication in coverage gap areas. The RIS device reflects electromagnetic waves to create reliable communication paths between terminal devices and the network, enabling communication in previously uncovered areas while maintaining reliability through the intermediary reflection mechanism.
2Reliability
If communication policies are dynamically adjusted for different areas, then communication performance is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the service area into multiple zones with different communication characteristics and applies specific communication policies to each segment. By dividing the coverage area into distinct regions with tailored policies, the system achieves optimized communication performance for each segment while managing overall complexity through modular policy management.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements location-specific communication policies where different areas receive customized communication configurations based on their specific requirements and conditions. Each terminal device receives tailored communication policies according to its geographical location, enabling optimized performance for local conditions without requiring complete system redesign.
3Stability of the object's composition
If RIS devices are deployed to assist transmission, then communication stability is improved, but device quantity and deployment complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs the RIS device with multi-functionality to perform multiple roles: signal reflection, communication assistance, and policy execution. By making the RIS device universal and capable of handling multiple functions, the system reduces the need for separate specialized devices, thereby improving communication stability while controlling deployment complexity through consolidated functionality.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances communication reliability and stability by providing assistance transmission and optimizing communication resources, ensuring effective data exchange even in unreliable areas.
Implementation Method 1
utilizing RIS devices to reflect electromagnetic waves to enhance communication quality
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to an electronic device, method, and storage medium for wireless communication. Various embodiments for enhancing sidelink (SL) performance are described. In an embodiment, the electronic device comprises a processing circuit, and the processing circuit is configured to: determine a V2X communication policy for a specific region, wherein the V2X communication policy comprises at least one of service control information, communication assistance information, and transmission control information; and transmit the V2X communication policy, enabling a first terminal device to obtain the V2X communication policy.