Sidelink Resource Negotiation to Reduce Terminal Collisions

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current sidelink communication resource allocation mode 2 leads to increased interference and reduced reliability due to terminal devices autonomously selecting resources, causing collisions and intra-system interference.

Innovation Solution

A resource negotiation method where terminal devices exchange information to agree on conceding parts of their resources, reducing the probability of collisions and improving communication reliability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If terminal devices autonomously select resources in mode 2, then resource allocation flexibility is improved, but resource collision probability increases and communication reliability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresource allocation flexibilityVSAvoidcommunication reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a resource negotiation mechanism where terminal devices act as intermediaries to coordinate resource selection. Instead of completely autonomous selection, devices exchange resource status information and negotiate to avoid collisions, maintaining flexibility while improving reliability through cooperative decision-making

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements feedback loops where terminal devices monitor resource usage status, detect potential collisions, and adjust their resource selection based on feedback from other devices. This continuous feedback mechanism enables dynamic resource allocation that adapts to changing conditions while avoiding conflicts

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Quantity of substance

If terminal devices increase interference measurement threshold to find more candidate resources, then resource selection capacity is improved, but intra-system interference increases and reliability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenumber of candidate resourcesVSAvoidintra-system interference
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent dynamically adjusts the interference measurement threshold based on current system conditions and resource availability. Instead of using a fixed high threshold that causes interference, the threshold is adapted in real-time to balance candidate resource quantity with interference levels, resolving the contradiction between finding enough resources and avoiding harmful interference

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Speed

If terminal devices autonomously contend for transmission resources, then resource allocation speed is improved, but resource collision probability increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresource allocation speedVSAvoidresource collision probability
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements preliminary resource negotiation and coordination before actual transmission begins. Terminal devices exchange information about their intended resource usage in advance, allowing them to resolve potential conflicts before they occur. This preliminary action maintains fast allocation while preventing collisions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentEP4262308B1Resource negotiation method and apparatus for sidelink communication
Publication Date: 2025.10.01 HUAWEI TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

This application provides a resource negotiation method and apparatus for sidelink communication. The method includes: A first terminal device receives first information from a second terminal device, where the first information is used to request the first terminal device to concede a part of a first resource of the first terminal device; and the first terminal device sends second information to the second terminal device, where the second information indicates that the first terminal device agrees to concede a part of the first resource for the second terminal device. Therefore, communication reliability is improved.