UE-UE Scheduling for V2X Resource Allocation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing V2X communication systems face challenges in performing UE-UE scheduling effectively, which affects the reliability of vehicle-to-everything communication.

Innovation Solution

The proposed solution involves an apparatus and method for discontinuous reception capable of performing UE-UE scheduling in V2X communication, allowing one user equipment (UE) to schedule resource allocation for another UE, while considering the independent status of both UEs, including synchronization, resource allocation mode, coverage, buffer, transmit, and receive pool statuses.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If resource allocation is managed by network side only, then network control is simplified, but UE-UE scheduling capability and communication reliability are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveV2X communication reliabilityVSAvoidscheduling system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a multi-layer scheduling architecture where network side acts as primary mediator for resource allocation, while UE entities act as secondary mediators for local resource coordination. This intermediary structure enables distributed scheduling decisions that improve communication reliability without requiring complete network control, thus balancing reliability enhancement with system complexity management.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The scheduling function is segmented into multiple independent entities: network side scheduler, UE-level schedulers, and resource allocation modules. This segmentation allows each entity to operate autonomously within its scope, improving overall system reliability through distributed decision-making while maintaining manageable complexity through clear functional boundaries.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Adaptability or versatility

If UE-UE scheduling is implemented, then scheduling flexibility and reliability improve, but system complexity and coordination overhead increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvescheduling flexibilityVSAvoidscheduling coordination complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic scheduling where UE entities can adaptively adjust resource allocation based on real-time communication conditions, buffer status, and channel quality. This dynamic approach enhances scheduling flexibility and adaptability while the modular architecture keeps coordination complexity manageable through localized decision-making at each UE entity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

Each UE entity implements local scheduling optimization based on its specific communication context, buffer status, and channel conditions rather than centralized uniform scheduling. This local quality approach allows flexible adaptation to local conditions while reducing overall system complexity by distributing intelligence to where it is most needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

3Measurement precision

If independent UE status is considered in scheduling, then scheduling accuracy and reliability improve, but information processing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvescheduling accuracyVSAvoidinformation processing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements preliminary status reporting where UEs proactively provide buffer status, channel quality, and synchronization information to scheduling entities before resource allocation decisions are made. This preliminary action enables accurate scheduling decisions based on complete information while reducing processing complexity by organizing data collection and preparation in advance rather than during critical scheduling moments.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentEP3861790B1Apparatus and method for scheduling resource allocation of same
Publication Date: 2025.04.02 GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP LTD
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AI summary

An apparatus and a method for scheduling resource allocation of the same are provided. The method includes deciding on a resource allocation for a second user equipment according to resource related information associated with the second user equipment and/or status information associated with the second user equipment. The resource related information includes at least one of bandwidth part related information, carrier information, transmit (TX) and/or receive (RX) pool information, radio access technology (RAT) information, timing domain information of sidelink resources, and frequency domain information of the sidelink resources.