Sidelink Paging Resource Sensing to Prevent Transmission Collisions

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Solution Overview

Problem

In sidelink communication systems, collisions occur when paging messages and wake-up signals are transmitted in preconfigured resources without considering the current resource occupancy state, leading to deteriorated energy efficiency and reception performance.

Innovation Solution

A method for transmitting user equipment (UE) involves receiving window configuration information, performing resource sensing operations in separate windows (A, B, and C) to select transmission resources for paging and data, allowing for independent configuration based on data size, latency, and priority, with early termination and reconfiguration options.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If paging messages are transmitted in preconfigured sidelink resources without considering current resource occupancy state, then transmission simplicity is maintained, but transmission collisions occur and energy efficiency deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransmission simplicityVSAvoidenergy efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The transmitting UE performs resource sensing operations in advance within window A and window B before transmitting the paging message. This preliminary resource detection identifies occupied resources, allowing the UE to select unoccupied resources for paging transmission, thereby avoiding collisions and improving energy efficiency while maintaining operational simplicity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces dynamic resource selection by dividing the sidelink resources into multiple windows (A, B, and C) with different functions. Window A is for sensing paging resources, window B is for sensing data resources, and window C is for actual transmission. This dynamic structure allows the system to adapt to current resource occupancy states while maintaining a structured and manageable transmission process

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Reliability

If resource sensing operations are performed in separate windows for paging and data transmission, then transmission collision prevention is improved, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransmission collision preventionVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the resource sensing and selection process into distinct windows: window A for sensing paging message resources, window B for sensing data transmission resources, and window C for actual transmission. This segmentation prevents collisions by separating the sensing of different resource types into independent time intervals, while the structured window-based approach keeps the complexity manageable through clear procedural organization

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces window configuration information as an intermediary mechanism that coordinates the resource sensing and selection process. The base station provides window configuration information that defines the time intervals and relationships between windows A, B, and C, mediating the complexity by providing a standardized framework that both transmitting and receiving UEs follow

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Adaptability or versatility

If window configuration information is provided by base station, then resource allocation flexibility is improved, but signaling overhead increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresource allocation flexibilityVSAvoidsignaling overhead
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The window configuration information serves multiple functions: it defines the time intervals for resource sensing windows, establishes the relationships between different windows (A, B, and C), and provides the framework for collision-free resource selection. This multi-functional configuration reduces the need for separate signaling for each parameter, thereby providing resource allocation flexibility while minimizing signaling overhead

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

Data Source

PatentEP4231738B1Methods for paging in sidelink communication
Publication Date: 2026.01.07 HYUNDAI MOTOR CO LTD
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AI summary

A method and a device for paging in sidelink communication are disclosed. An operating method of a transmitting terminal comprises the steps of: receiving window configuration information from a base station; performing a first resource sensing operation for transmission of a paging message within A window indicated by the window configuration information to determine P candidate resources; performing an operation of selecting a P transmission resource from among the P candidate resources within B window indicated by the window configuration information, and a second resource sensing operation for transmission of data associated with the paging message; and transmitting the paging message to a receiving terminal by using the P transmission resource.