Sidelink Drive Testing for V2X QoS and Traffic Measurement

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is no comprehensive method for obtaining Internet of Vehicles traffic or detecting the quality of service of communication over the sidelink, which hinders network scheduling optimization and quality of service assurance in advanced V2X communication scenarios.

Innovation Solution

A sidelink-based driving test method and apparatus that includes receiving configuration information, performing measurements, and reporting test information to optimize network scheduling and quality of service, utilizing methods such as sidelink resource pool congestion measurement, coverage measurement, mobility measurement, synchronization measurement, and QoS measurement.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of information

If traditional driving test methods are used, then basic network coverage can be monitored, but comprehensive sidelink communication quality and traffic information cannot be obtained

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesidelink driving test informationVSAvoidmeasurement system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies multi-functionality by enabling the driving test system to perform multiple measurement types simultaneously - sidelink resource pool congestion measurement, coverage measurement, mobility measurement, synchronization measurement, and QoS measurement. This allows a single measurement system to collect comprehensive sidelink communication information including traffic data and quality metrics, resolving the information loss problem without requiring separate specialized systems for each measurement type.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent segments the driving test information collection into distinct measurement components (congestion measurement, coverage measurement, mobility measurement, synchronization measurement, QoS measurement). Each component focuses on specific aspects of sidelink communication, and the results are integrated to form comprehensive driving test information. This segmentation approach makes the complex measurement system manageable and implementable.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Measurement precision

If comprehensive sidelink measurement is implemented, then complete traffic and QoS information can be obtained, but measurement and detection difficulty increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesidelink QoS measurement precisionVSAvoidsidelink communication measurement difficulty
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDifficulty of detecting and measuring

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by configuring the driving test system with predefined measurement parameters and protocols before actual sidelink communication occurs. The system pre-configures measurement objects, reporting conditions, and information elements needed for accurate QoS and traffic measurement. This preparation ensures that when sidelink communication happens, the system can immediately begin precise measurements without detection difficulty.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements feedback mechanisms where measurement results are reported back to the network based on configured reporting conditions. The system continuously monitors sidelink communication quality and feeds back QoS metrics and traffic information to enable ongoing optimization. This feedback loop maintains high measurement precision by allowing continuous adjustment and verification of measurement accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentEP3860188B1Drive testing method and device, drive testing control method and device, apparatus, and storage medium
Publication Date: 2026.01.28 ZTE CORP
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AI summary

Embodiments of the present invention provide a drive testing method and device, a drive testing control method and device, an apparatus, and a storage medium. The drive testing method comprises: a terminal receiving sidelink drive testing configuration information issued by a configuration side; according to the sidelink drive testing configuration information, performing drive testing on the environment where the terminal is located, and obtaining sidelink drive testing information; and reporting the obtained sidelink drive testing information to the configuration side.