Sidelink Resource Allocation for UE-Control Node Communication

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current communication technologies lack a solution for simultaneously transmitting sidelink information between user equipment and control nodes, as well as feedback information, without resource conflicts.

Innovation Solution

The method involves transmitting first sidelink information and first target information on a target resource, or configuring separate resources for them, ensuring they do not overlap, to facilitate simultaneous transmission and reception of sidelink information between user equipment and control nodes.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If first sidelink information and first target information are transmitted on the same target resource, then resource utilization is improved, but transmission reliability deteriorates due to potential resource conflicts

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresource utilizationVSAvoidtransmission reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the transmission resources into different types (first resource for sidelink information, second resource for target information) with distinct resource configuration rules. This segmentation allows simultaneous transmission of different information types on separate resources, avoiding conflicts while maintaining high resource utilization through dedicated allocation strategies.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a new dimension of resource differentiation by defining separate resource configuration rules for different information types. Instead of using a single resource pool, the system creates multiple resource dimensions (first resource vs. second resource) with different configuration parameters, enabling conflict-free multiplexing while improving overall resource utilization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Reliability

If separate resources are configured for first sidelink information and first target information, then transmission reliability is improved, but resource utilization deteriorates due to resource overhead

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransmission reliabilityVSAvoidresource utilization
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by configuring resources differently based on the specific requirements of each information type. First resources are optimized for sidelink information with appropriate configuration rules, while second resources are optimized for target information. This localized optimization ensures high reliability for each information type while minimizing overall resource overhead through targeted allocation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes resource configuration parameters to accommodate different information types. By defining separate resource configuration rules with different parameters (resource types, allocation strategies, timing configurations), the system achieves reliable transmission for both sidelink and target information while optimizing resource utilization through parameterized control of resource allocation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Reliability

If resource configuration rules are strictly enforced to prevent overlap, then resource conflicts are avoided, but system flexibility deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresource conflict avoidanceVSAvoidsystem flexibility
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic resource configuration through configurable rules that can be adjusted based on system conditions. The resource configuration rules are not fixed but can be dynamically modified to accommodate different transmission scenarios, information priorities, and channel conditions, maintaining conflict avoidance while enhancing system flexibility and adaptability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses parameter-based resource configuration rules that can be flexibly adjusted. By changing configuration parameters (resource types, allocation patterns, timing offsets) based on specific transmission requirements, the system maintains strict conflict avoidance through rule enforcement while adapting to diverse scenarios through parameter modification, thus preserving both reliability and flexibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS12192884B2Information transmission method and terminal device
Publication Date: 2025.01.07 VIVO MOBILE COMM CO LTD
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AI summary

An information transmission method includes: transmitting first sidelink information and first target information on a target resource, or prohibiting transmission of the first sidelink information and the first target information on a same transmission resource. The first sidelink information is sidelink information corresponding to sidelink transmission between the first terminal device and a second terminal device, the first target information includes uplink information or second sidelink information, and the second sidelink information is sidelink information corresponding to sidelink transmission between the first terminal device and a control node.