Sidelink OFDM Symbol CP Extension for Gap Alignment

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing wireless communication systems face challenges in adjusting the duration of OFDM symbols for sidelink transmissions, particularly in controlling the gap between transmissions to ensure efficient communication in unlicensed spectrum.

Innovation Solution

The proposed solution involves adjusting the duration of OFDM symbols for sidelink transmissions through forward or backward extensions or truncations, with indications provided by RRC parameters, DCI, MAC CE, or SCI, to align sidelink and uplink symbols.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If OFDM symbol duration is extended for sidelink transmissions, then communication reliability is improved, but transmission time increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication reliabilityVSAvoidtransmission time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDuration of action of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by dynamically adjusting the OFDM symbol duration through cyclic prefix extension. The system modifies the time-domain parameters of the OFDM signal by extending the cyclic prefix length based on specific transmission conditions, thereby improving communication reliability without permanently increasing the entire transmission frame duration. This selective parameter adjustment allows the system to enhance reliability only when needed while maintaining efficient transmission timing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Productivity

If gap control between sidelink transmissions is improved, then communication efficiency is improved, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication efficiencyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamics by making the OFDM symbol duration adjustable and adaptable to different transmission scenarios. The system dynamically selects whether to extend the cyclic prefix based on real-time transmission conditions, gap requirements, and service types. This dynamic adjustment mechanism enables efficient gap control between transmissions while avoiding the need for complex static configuration systems, as the extension is applied selectively rather than universally.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Adaptability or versatility

If OFDM symbol extension is applied, then compatibility with uplink symbols is improved, but transmission overhead increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovecompatibilityVSAvoidtransmission overhead
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by extending the cyclic prefix only in specific local regions where needed for sidelink transmissions, rather than uniformly extending all OFDM symbols in the transmission frame. The system selectively applies the extension to particular symbols based on their function and position, ensuring compatibility with uplink symbols only where necessary. This localized approach minimizes the overall transmission overhead while maintaining the required compatibility in critical areas.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentUS12476855B2OFDM symbol adjustment for sidelink transmissions
Publication Date: 2025.11.18 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

Methods and apparatuses for orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) symbol adjustment for sidelink (SL) transmissions in a wireless communication system. A method of user equipment (UE) includes receiving a sidelink control information (SCI) format that includes information on a cyclic prefix (CP) extension, determining parameters (Ci and Δi) based on the information on the CP extension, and determining a duration for the CP extension based on the parameters. The method further includes extending a sidelink OFDM symbol for an interval preceding the sidelink OFDM symbol for the duration for the CP extension and transmitting the sidelink OFDM symbol with the extended CP duration.