V2X Location Reporting Adaptation via Reference Entity Detection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current V2X communication systems face challenges in efficiently managing location information reporting in E-UTRA networks, particularly in reducing data traffic and interference, especially in scenarios with a large number of vehicles, where explicit geo-location reporting can be cumbersome and resource-intensive.

Innovation Solution

The method involves adapting the mode of location information reporting by suspending explicit geo-location information and using implied location information, such as an identifier associated with a reference radio access network entity, when a reference radio access network entity is detected in the vicinity, thereby reducing data transmission during allocated timeslots and allowing the network to determine the user equipment's location based on the known location of the reference entity.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If explicit geo-location information is reported continuously, then location accuracy is improved, but network traffic and interference increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelocation accuracyVSAvoidnetwork traffic
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts only the essential location identification information (reference radio access network entity identifier) from the complete geo-location data when a reference entity is detected. This selective extraction reduces the amount of data transmitted while maintaining sufficient location identification capability for V2X operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies partial action by reporting only implied location information (reference entity identifier) instead of complete geo-location data when a reference radio access network entity is present. This partial reporting is sufficient for V2X operations and significantly reduces network traffic.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

2Measurement precision

If explicit geo-location information is reported continuously, then location accuracy is improved, but interference increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelocation accuracyVSAvoidinterference
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts only the essential location identification information (reference radio access network entity identifier) from the complete geo-location data when a reference entity is detected. This selective extraction reduces the amount of data transmitted while maintaining sufficient location identification capability for V2X operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies partial action by reporting only implied location information (reference entity identifier) instead of complete geo-location data when a reference radio access network entity is present. This partial reporting is sufficient for V2X operations and significantly reduces network traffic.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

3Quantity of substance

If implied location information is used instead of explicit geo-location, then network traffic is reduced, but location determination complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenetwork trafficVSAvoidlocation determination complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs preliminary action by pre-configuring the user equipment with information about reference radio access network entities, including their identifiers and locations, before the actual location reporting process. This preparation simplifies the subsequent location determination, as the network element only needs to map the reported reference entity identifier to the pre-known location information.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

4Productivity

If location reporting mode is adapted dynamically, then resource efficiency is improved, but control complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresource efficiencyVSAvoidcontrol complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements feedback by having the user equipment detect the presence of reference radio access network entities and automatically adjust the location reporting mode based on this detection. The system provides feedback to the network through the reported reference entity identifier, enabling dynamic adaptation of resource usage without requiring complex centralized control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentEP3456069B1Reporting of location information
Publication Date: 2023.03.22 NOKIA TECHNOLOGIES OY
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AI summary

This specification describes a method comprising, in response to detecting a reference radio access network entity within a vicinity of a user equipment, adapting a mode of reporting of location information identifying or enabling identification of a location of the user equipment.