Dynamic Sidelink Positioning Parameter Configuration

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing sidelink positioning technologies in 5G New Radio face challenges in mobility, leading to inaccurate positioning measurements and increased overhead due to static measurement configurations, which are inadequate for dynamic scenarios like vehicle-to-everything (V2X) and industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applications.

Innovation Solution

A method for dynamically configuring measurement parameters for sidelink positioning, including Positioning Reference Signal Processing Window (PPW) and Positioning Reference Signal Processing Window Repetition Period (PPWRP), based on trigger conditions such as mobility and signal strength, to improve accuracy and reduce measurement errors and overhead.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If static measurement configurations are used for sidelink positioning, then device complexity is reduced, but positioning accuracy deteriorates in mobility scenarios

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepositioning accuracyVSAvoidmeasurement configuration complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by transitioning from static to dynamic measurement configurations. The system automatically adjusts measurement parameters (such as measurement gap patterns, reference signal processing windows, and reporting intervals) based on real-time mobility conditions detected through trigger conditions. This enables the measurement configuration to adapt to changing scenarios like high-speed movement or stationary states, thereby maintaining positioning accuracy without requiring overly complex manual configuration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements parameter changes by modifying specific measurement parameters based on trigger conditions. When mobility is detected or signal strength thresholds are crossed, the system changes parameters such as the measurement gap repetition period, processing window duration, or reporting frequency. This dynamic parameter adjustment allows the system to optimize positioning accuracy for different mobility scenarios while managing device complexity through automated, condition-based changes rather than complex continuous adjustment mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Measurement precision

If measurement parameters are dynamically adjusted for mobility scenarios, then positioning accuracy is improved, but measurement overhead increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepositioning accuracyVSAvoidmeasurement overhead
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by tailoring measurement parameters specifically to local conditions and trigger conditions. Instead of uniformly increasing measurement frequency everywhere, the system adjusts parameters locally based on detected scenarios - for example, using longer processing windows and more frequent measurements only when high mobility is detected, while maintaining minimal overhead in stationary conditions. This localized adaptation improves accuracy where needed without unnecessarily increasing overall measurement overhead.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements periodic action through trigger-condition-based measurement cycles. The system performs measurements periodically but adjusts the period length based on mobility conditions - using shorter periods when mobility is detected and longer periods when the device is stationary. This dynamic periodic action ensures positioning accuracy is maintained during high-speed scenarios while significantly reducing measurement overhead during low-mobility periods, balancing accuracy and energy consumption effectively.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

3Measurement precision

If measurement configurations are optimized for high-speed scenarios, then positioning accuracy is improved, but latency increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepositioning accuracyVSAvoidmeasurement latency
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring multiple measurement configurations corresponding to different trigger conditions before actual positioning occurs. The system prepares multiple sets of measurement parameters (such as different processing window lengths or gap patterns) in advance and selects the appropriate pre-configured set based on detected trigger conditions. This eliminates the need for real-time configuration calculations, thereby reducing latency while maintaining optimization for high-speed scenarios.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements dynamics by enabling real-time selection and switching between pre-configured measurement parameters based on detected mobility conditions. When high-speed scenarios are detected, the system dynamically switches to measurement configurations optimized for speed (such as shorter processing windows), while using more time-consuming configurations for stationary conditions. This dynamic switching mechanism maintains positioning accuracy across diverse scenarios without introducing significant latency, as the heavy computation is performed offline during configuration preparation rather than during real-time positioning.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS20250106813A1Dynamic configuration of measurement parameters for sidelink positioning
Publication Date: 2025.03.27 NOKIA TECHNOLOGIES OY
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AI summary

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to apparatuses, methods, and computer readable storage media for dynamic configuration of measurement parameters for sidelink positioning. In the method, a first apparatus receives, from a second apparatus, a plurality of measurement configurations for sidelink positioning. Moreover, in accordance with a determination that a first trigger condition defined the plurality of measurement configurations is met, the first apparatus determines a first measurement configuration corresponding to the first trigger condition from the plurality of measurement configurations. Thereby, the proposed solutions can advantageously improve the positioning accuracy.