Inter-Service Information Sharing for V2X Parameter Configuration

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional wireless communication systems for vehicle-to-everything (V2X) applications face challenges in dynamically configuring essential parameters like MCS, antenna ports, and reference signal patterns due to high mobility and lack of network infrastructure, leading to inefficiencies in parameter setting and increased overhead.

Innovation Solution

Vehicles can autonomously determine and configure transmission and reception parameters based on information from surrounding vehicles, leveraging inter-service information sharing between different radio access technologies (RATs) like LTE V2X and NR V2X to enhance performance and reduce overhead.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If conventional wireless communication systems configure essential parameters at network control, then parameter setting is simplified, but the system cannot adapt to high mobility and lacks responsiveness in V2X applications

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveparameter adaptabilityVSAvoidautonomous configuration complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent enables wireless devices to autonomously configure essential physical layer parameters (number of antenna ports, number of MIMO layers, MCS, reference signal patterns) based on their own perceived input and information received from other devices, eliminating dependency on network infrastructure for parameter configuration

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses feedback from channel conditions, interference levels, and service requirements to dynamically adjust parameters. Devices monitor their communication environment and adapt parameters based on this feedback to maintain optimal performance in high-mobility V2X scenarios

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Reliability

If vehicles use autonomous parameter configuration, then network dependency is reduced, but parameter setting efficiency and coordination become more challenging

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication reliabilityVSAvoidparameter configuration time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent pre-configures parameter sets based on different service types and mobility conditions. Devices can quickly select from pre-defined parameter combinations rather than calculating optimal parameters in real-time, reducing configuration time while maintaining reliability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system merges parameter configuration for multiple services into a coordinated framework. By combining parameter selection across different services and layers, the system achieves efficient coordination without requiring extensive negotiation time between devices

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Productivity

If dynamic parameter adjustment is implemented, then communication efficiency improves, but system complexity and overhead increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication efficiencyVSAvoidparameter management complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic parameter adjustment where devices can change physical layer parameters based on current channel conditions, mobility state, and service requirements. This enables the system to adapt to varying communication demands while maintaining manageable complexity through structured parameter selection frameworks

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

4Reliability

If inter-service information sharing is implemented, then service performance is enhanced, but information processing overhead increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveservice performanceVSAvoidinformation overhead
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts only the essential information needed for parameter configuration from inter-service data. Rather than processing all available service information, the system identifies and uses only the critical parameters (channel conditions, mobility indicators, service type) needed for efficient physical layer configuration, reducing information overhead

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Data Source

PatentEP3738263B1Enhanced physical layer performance by inter-service information
Publication Date: 2022.08.31 QUALCOMM INC
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AI summary

In an example, a method for wireless communications by a first wireless device, is disclosed comprising obtaining information regarding an environment for wireless communications between the first wireless device and at least one second wireless device and adjusting one or more operating parameters for the wireless communications, based on the information. As described herein, information from one service or application in a first RAT is used by the first wireless device to enhance performance in another service or application in a second RAT by the first wireless device.