Sidelink Feedback Resource Allocation for HARQ-ACK and CSI

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current sidelink communication technologies, particularly V2X, lack an effective method for implementing feedback of HARQ-ACK and channel state information, which affects spectral efficiency and the ability to support high data rate services.

Innovation Solution

A method for determining feedback resources based on received indication information, allowing UEs to transmit HARQ-ACK and channel state information on uplink or sidelink channels, optimizing the mode of sidelink data transmission.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If broadcast transmission mode is used in sidelink communication to reduce system complexity, then device complexity is reduced, but spectral efficiency deteriorates due to lack of feedback mechanism

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem complexityVSAvoidspectral efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces dynamic feedback mechanisms that allow the system to adapt between broadcast and unicast modes based on service requirements. The feedback resource allocation is dynamically configured through RRC signaling, enabling the system to switch between feedback modes (ACK/NACK, CSI, etc.) depending on the communication scenario, thus resolving the contradiction between simplicity and efficiency

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the parameter of feedback resource allocation by introducing configurable feedback resource indicators through RRC signaling. This allows the system to adjust feedback-related parameters (such as feedback resource position, feedback type, and resource allocation) to optimize spectral efficiency while maintaining manageable system complexity through standardized configuration procedures

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Loss of information

If feedback mechanism is introduced in sidelink communication to improve spectral efficiency, then spectral efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases due to additional feedback processing

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespectral efficiencyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses RRC signaling as an intermediary to configure feedback resources between the network and UEs. This intermediary mechanism allows the complex feedback resource allocation to be managed centrally through standardized signaling procedures, reducing the burden on individual UEs and making the overall system complexity manageable while enabling sophisticated feedback mechanisms

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a universal feedback resource allocation mechanism that can serve multiple functions: supporting both broadcast and unicast modes, accommodating different feedback types (HARQ-ACK, CSI, SR), and working with various service requirements. This multi-functional approach consolidates complexity into a unified framework rather than requiring separate mechanisms for each scenario

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

3Productivity

If unicast mode is used to support high data rate services, then data rate capability is improved, but the ability to implement feedback mechanisms deteriorates due to lack of standardized feedback resources

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata rateVSAvoidfeedback implementation capability
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring feedback resources through RRC signaling before actual data transmission occurs. The feedback resource indicators are established in advance, allowing UEs to immediately use unicast mode with full feedback capability when high data rate services are initiated, without needing to negotiate feedback resources in real-time

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentEP3815449B1Method for processing sidelink feedback resource information and terminal device
Publication Date: 2025.07.30 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

The present application relates to the field of communication technologies, and relates to a method for processing information and a terminal device, the method for processing information includes: determining a corresponding feedback resource based on received indication information; receiving sidelink data transmitted by a second UE; and, transmitting feedback information of the sidelink data on the sidelink data. In the present application, the problem of implementing feedback of HARQ-ACK information and channel state information in the sidelink communication is addressed, and the mode of transmitting the sidelink data is further optimized, thereby improving spectral efficiency on the sidelink channel.