Sidelink Power Control Mode Switching via Network State Signaling

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current wireless communication systems do not effectively account for network operation states in sidelink power control, leading to inefficiencies in power usage and interference, as sidelink power control operations are often performed independently of network states.

Innovation Solution

A user equipment (UE) receives control signaling indicating the correspondence between network operation states and sidelink power control modes, allowing it to switch between modes based on changes in network operation states, thereby adapting sidelink power control parameters to optimize communication quality and reduce interference.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If sidelink power control operations are performed independently of network states, then power control simplicity is maintained, but power usage efficiency and interference management deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower control operation simplicityVSAvoidpower usage efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by making the sidelink power control mode changeable based on network operation states. The UE dynamically switches between different power control modes (e.g., first power control mode and second power control mode) corresponding to different network states (e.g., first network operation state and second network operation state), allowing the system to adapt power control behavior to current network conditions and improve power usage efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the parameter of power control mode based on network operation states. By establishing correspondences between network operation states and sidelink power control modes, the system adjusts power control parameters dynamically to match network conditions, thereby improving energy efficiency while maintaining manageable complexity through predefined correspondence relationships.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Device complexity

If sidelink power control is independent of network operation states, then implementation simplicity is maintained, but interference management deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimplementation simplicityVSAvoidinterference
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adjusts sidelink power control modes based on real-time network operation states. When the network transitions between different operation states, the UE automatically switches to the corresponding power control mode, enabling adaptive interference management without requiring complex manual configuration or independent implementation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements feedback mechanisms where the UE monitors network operation states and adjusts power control modes accordingly. This feedback loop ensures that power control actions are coordinated with network conditions, effectively managing interference while maintaining implementation simplicity through automated state-responsive control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Stability of the object's composition

If fixed power control modes are used regardless of network state changes, then system stability is maintained, but communication quality and reliability deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower control mode stabilityVSAvoidcommunication quality
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system transitions from fixed to dynamic power control modes based on network operation states. The UE establishes correspondences between network states and power control modes, switching automatically when network states change. This dynamic adaptation improves communication quality and reliability by ensuring power control parameters are optimized for current network conditions while maintaining stability through structured correspondence relationships.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS20240430808A1Sidelink power control under network operation states
Publication Date: 2024.12.26 QUALCOMM INC
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AI summary

Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described. A user equipment (UE) may receive, over an access link, first control signaling indicating a correspondence between network operation states of a network and sidelink power control modes of the UE for sidelink communications. The UE may switch from a first sidelink power control mode to a second sidelink power control mode based on a change in a network operation state by the first network entity from a first network operation state to a second network operation state, where the second sidelink power control mode may correspond to the second network operation state. The UE may communicate one or more sidelink messages with the second wireless device, a programmable logic controller, or both over a sidelink channel in accordance with the second sidelink power control mode.