Sidelink Anchor UE Determination for Reliable Positioning Transmission

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Solution Overview

Problem

In sidelink communication systems, there is no effective method for determining an anchor UE for transmitting positioning-related information, leading to unreliable UE location determination and communication reliability issues.

Innovation Solution

A method for a first terminal to autonomously determine whether it can serve as an anchor UE by evaluating target parameters such as distance, RSRP, and included angles based on information received from target terminals, and adhering to set restriction conditions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If no scheme for determining anchor UE is implemented in sidelink communication, then the system complexity is reduced, but the reliability of positioning information transmission deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem complexityVSAvoidreliability of positioning information transmission
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The terminal autonomously determines whether it can serve as an anchor UE by evaluating target parameters (distance, RSRP, included angles) against preset conditions, without requiring network side intervention. This self-service mechanism resolves the contradiction by enabling reliable anchor determination while maintaining system simplicity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Reliability

If terminal autonomously determines anchor UE status, then the reliability of sidelink communication is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvereliability of sidelink communicationVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The autonomous determination process is segmented into distinct evaluation steps: measuring target parameters (distance, RSRP, included angles), comparing against preset conditions, and making determination decisions. This segmentation reduces device complexity by breaking down the complex determination process into manageable, modular operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The terminal performs partial evaluation by assessing only the necessary target parameters (distance, RSRP, included angles) rather than comprehensive system state analysis. This partial action approach achieves sufficient reliability for anchor determination while limiting the computational burden and device complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

3Area of stationary object

If multiple terminals transmit positioning-related information simultaneously, then the coverage area is expanded, but interference between terminals increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecoverage areaVSAvoidinterference between terminals
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The terminal performs preliminary evaluation of target parameters (distance, RSRP, included angles) before transmitting positioning information. By pre-assessing whether preset conditions are met, the system enables multiple terminals to transmit simultaneously only when interference conditions are satisfied, thus expanding coverage while controlling interference.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses parameter-based control (distance thresholds, RSRP thresholds, included angle thresholds) to dynamically adjust transmission conditions. By changing transmission parameters based on evaluated target parameters, multiple terminals can expand coverage area while maintaining acceptable interference levels through parameter optimization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentEP4280718B1Anchor point terminal determination method, information sending method, communication node, and storage medium
Publication Date: 2026.03.18 ZTE CORP
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AI summary

Provided are an anchor terminal determination method, an information sending method, a communication node, and a storage medium. The anchor terminal determination method includes receiving information sent by a target terminal, determining a target parameter according to the information sent by the target terminal, and determining that the first terminal is an anchor terminal in a case where the target parameter satisfies a set restriction condition.