Sidelink DRX Resource Selection for V2X Power Optimization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current 5G communication systems face challenges in minimizing power consumption and efficiently managing resources for inter-terminal communication in sidelink scenarios, particularly in vehicle-to-everything (V2X) and pedestrian portable terminal communications, where noise, fading, and inter-symbol interference degrade link performance.

Innovation Solution

A method and device for selecting transmission resources through inter-terminal cooperation, involving identifying and configuring discontinuous reception (DRX) cycles, determining the ratio of senseable slots in a sensing window, and monitoring specific slots within the DRX cycle to optimize power usage and resource allocation in sidelink communications.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If continuous monitoring of all slots in sensing window is performed, then sensing accuracy and resource selection reliability are improved, but power consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesensing accuracyVSAvoidpower consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies periodic action by implementing discontinuous reception (DRX) cycles where the terminal alternates between active monitoring periods and sleep periods. During DRX on-duration, the terminal monitors PSCCH resources; during off-duration, it enters sleep mode to save power. This periodic monitoring pattern maintains sensing reliability while significantly reducing power consumption compared to continuous monitoring.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent segments the sensing window into multiple DRX cycles, each containing on-duration and off-duration periods. By dividing the continuous monitoring task into discrete segments, the terminal can achieve adequate sensing coverage through selective monitoring of specific slots within each cycle, rather than continuously monitoring all slots, thus reducing overall power consumption while maintaining acceptable sensing accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Use of energy by moving object

If DRX cycle with long off-duration is used, then power consumption is reduced, but sensing accuracy and resource selection performance deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower consumptionVSAvoidsensing accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by making the DRX configuration adaptable rather than fixed. The network can dynamically adjust DRX parameters (cycle length, on-duration) based on traffic conditions and channel characteristics. Additionally, the terminal can dynamically select resources based on sensing results accumulated during on-duration periods, allowing the system to optimize between power saving and sensing accuracy according to actual conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent utilizes parameter changes by allowing flexible configuration of DRX parameters including cycle length, on-duration, and offset. By adjusting these parameters, the system can optimize the balance between power consumption and sensing accuracy. The terminal also changes its behavior parameters by accumulating sensing information over multiple cycles and using it for resource selection, effectively compensating for reduced instantaneous monitoring with improved decision-making.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Productivity

If multiple terminals perform sensing simultaneously in sidelink, then resource allocation efficiency is improved, but interference and collision probability increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresource allocation efficiencyVSAvoidinterference level
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements feedback mechanisms where terminals perform sensing by monitoring PSCCH resources and decoding SCI messages from other terminals. This sensing information serves as feedback about resource usage and channel conditions. Terminals use this feedback to make informed resource selection decisions, avoiding resources that are already occupied or experiencing high interference, thereby improving overall resource allocation efficiency while managing interference levels through cooperative awareness.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS20230276526A1Method and device for supporting sidelink discontinuous reception in wireless communication system
Publication Date: 2023.08.31 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure relates to a communication method and system for converging a 5th-Generation (5G) communication system for supporting higher data rates beyond a 4th-Generation (4G) system with a technology for Internet of Things (IoT). The present disclosure may be applied to intelligent services based on the 5G communication technology and the IoT-related technology, such as smart home, smart building, smart city, smart car, connected car, health care, digital education, smart retail, security and safety services.