V2X Terminal Assisted Resource Scheduling via Intermediary

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Solution Overview

Problem

In V2X communication networks, the reliability and flexibility of resource scheduling are low due to terminal dependence on serving nodes for resource allocation, leading to failed data transmissions when outside the node's range or with unstable connections, and inefficient resource utilization in self-scheduling modes.

Innovation Solution

A method where terminals can acquire resources through assisted scheduling by other terminals, allowing them to receive configuration information for available resource sets and allocate target resources without direct serving node scheduling, improving resource utilization and scheduling reliability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a terminal requests resources from a serving node, then resource allocation is centralized and controlled, but data transmission fails when the terminal is outside the serving node's range or connection is unstable

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresource scheduling reliabilityVSAvoidindependence from serving node
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a second terminal as an intermediary to assist the first terminal in acquiring resources. The second terminal receives resource configuration from the serving node and transmits it to the first terminal, enabling resource acquisition without direct serving node involvement. This mediator approach resolves the contradiction by maintaining centralized resource management while enabling independent operation outside serving node coverage.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent segments the resource allocation process into two independent parts: (1) serving node configures resources for the second terminal, and (2) second terminal assists first terminal in acquiring resources. This segmentation allows the first terminal to obtain resources through an alternative path, improving reliability when direct serving node connection is unavailable.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Adaptability or versatility

If a terminal performs self-sensing in a resource pool, then the terminal can independently select resources, but resource allocation becomes unreasonable and utilization is low

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveindependent resource selectionVSAvoidresource allocation efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The second terminal provides feedback information about resource availability and transmission conditions to the first terminal. This feedback mechanism enables the first terminal to make informed resource selection decisions, combining independent operation with optimized resource allocation based on actual network conditions, thus resolving the contradiction between independence and efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The second terminal acts as an intermediary that provides the first terminal with configured resource information from the serving node. This mediator approach allows the first terminal to independently select resources while benefiting from centralized resource management knowledge, improving both adaptability and allocation efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Device complexity

If a terminal depends on serving node for resource allocation, then resource management is centralized, but flexibility and reliability of resource scheduling are reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecentralized resource managementVSAvoidscheduling reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments resource management functions: the serving node maintains centralized resource configuration for the second terminal, while the second terminal independently assists the first terminal in resource acquisition. This segmentation enables flexible resource scheduling without compromising centralized management, resolving the contradiction between complexity and reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS20230143979A1Resource acquisition method, resource scheduling method, terminal, service node, and medium
Publication Date: 2023.05.11 ZTE CORP
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AI summary

Provided are a method of resource acquisition, method for resource scheduling, terminal, serving node, and medium. The resource acquisition method is applied at a first terminal, including: receiving configuration information, transmitted by a second terminal, of an available resource set in a case where a predefined condition is satisfied; acquiring a target resource based on the configuration information of the available resource set, a target resource is used for transmitting service data.