Sidelink Transmission Priority Management for LTE NR Coexistence

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing wireless communication systems face challenges in efficiently coexisting sidelink communications related to heterogeneous Radio Access Technologies (RAT) such as LTE and NR, particularly in terms of synchronization, power management, and resource allocation.

Innovation Solution

A method where a first device determines to perform sidelink transmissions related to both LTE and NR, and based on the priority of each transmission, it decides which one to perform, ensuring efficient coexistence by managing transmission power and aligning synchronization between the two systems.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If a device performs both LTE sidelink and NR sidelink transmissions simultaneously, then communication capacity and service coverage are improved, but transmission reliability deteriorates due to power conflicts and synchronization issues

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication capacityVSAvoidtransmission reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by dynamically adjusting transmission power levels and timing parameters based on the priority of different RAT transmissions. When both LTE and NR sidelink transmissions are scheduled, the device modifies power parameters and timing parameters to ensure high-priority transmissions receive sufficient power while maintaining synchronization, thereby resolving the contradiction between communication capacity and transmission reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Area of stationary object

If transmission power is increased to support both LTE and NR sidelink transmissions, then service coverage is improved, but power management becomes complex and transmission reliability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveservice coverageVSAvoidpower management complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamics by introducing dynamic power management mechanisms that adaptively adjust transmission power based on real-time conditions. The device dynamically determines power allocation for LTE and NR sidelink transmissions using priority-based power control, ensuring that service coverage is maintained while avoiding the complexity of static high-power configurations. This allows the system to optimize power distribution according to actual transmission needs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Reliability

If synchronization is strictly maintained between LTE and NR sidelink transmissions, then transmission reliability is improved, but resource allocation flexibility is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransmission reliabilityVSAvoidresource allocation flexibility
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the synchronization requirement into different levels: frame-level synchronization is maintained for reliability, while sub-frame and symbol-level flexibility is preserved for resource allocation. This segmented approach allows the device to meet synchronization requirements for reliable transmission while maintaining the flexibility needed for efficient resource allocation across different RATs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS12219598B2Method and apparatus for coexistence of sidelink communications related to different rats in NR V2X
Publication Date: 2025.02.04 LG ELECTRONICS INC
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AI summary

Provided are a method for performing sidelink transmission by a first apparatus (100) and an apparatus for supporting same. The method may comprise steps of: determining to perform first sidelink transmission related to LTE and second sidelink transmission related to NR; and performing any one of the first sidelink transmission or the second sidelink transmission on the basis of a priority order of the first sidelink transmission and a priority order of the second sidelink transmission.