Wireless Terminal Resource Allocation via Coding Rate Monitoring

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current wireless communication systems, such as LTE, face challenges in efficiently allocating resources for direct communication between terminals, particularly in managing coding rates and resource utilization to optimize data transmission and reduce costs and power consumption.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus for allocating resources in a wireless communication system that involves setting periodic resources for direct communication between terminals, with the processor determining whether to use a first or second periodic resource based on the coding rate, and releasing resources when the coding rate exceeds a maximum configured rate, allowing for efficient transmission and reception of messages.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If a first periodic resource is used to transmit multiple messages with a coding rate less than the maximum coding rate, then data transmission efficiency is improved, but resource utilization is reduced when the coding rate exceeds the maximum configured rate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission efficiencyVSAvoidresource utilization
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic resource allocation by switching between a first periodic resource and a second periodic resource based on coding rate conditions. When the coding rate is below the maximum threshold, the first periodic resource is used for efficient transmission; when the coding rate exceeds the threshold, the system dynamically switches to the second periodic resource, ensuring both transmission efficiency and reliable resource utilization under varying channel conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the resource allocation parameter (periodic resource selection) based on the coding rate parameter. By monitoring the coding rate and comparing it against the maximum configured rate, the system adjusts the resource allocation strategy - using the first periodic resource for normal conditions and switching to the second periodic resource when coding rate constraints are violated, thereby optimizing both efficiency and reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If resources are allocated for direct communication between terminals, then service availability is improved, but power consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveservice availabilityVSAvoidpower consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs periodic resource allocation where terminals are assigned periodic resources for direct communication only when needed. By using periodic rather than continuous resource allocation, the system maintains service availability when direct communication is required while allowing terminals to enter low-power states during periods when direct communication is not active, thereby reducing overall power consumption.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent enables terminals to autonomously determine when to use direct communication resources based on coding rate conditions and service requirements. This self-service mechanism allows terminals to activate direct communication resources only when necessary for efficient data transmission, avoiding unnecessary power consumption while maintaining service availability when needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Productivity

If the coding rate is increased to transmit more data, then productivity is improved, but reliability of transmission deteriorates when exceeding maximum coding rate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission rateVSAvoidtransmission reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the coding rate is monitored and compared against the maximum configured coding rate. When the coding rate approaches or exceeds the threshold, the system receives feedback and switches from the first periodic resource to the second periodic resource, thereby maintaining transmission reliability while still achieving high data transmission rates when channel conditions permit.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS11224030B2Method for allocating resources for direct communication between terminals in wireless communication system and device therefor
Publication Date: 2022.01.11 LG ELECTRONICS INC
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AI summary

The present application discloses a method for allocating resources for direct communication between terminals in a wireless communication system. Specifically, the method for allocating resources comprises: a step of configuring a first periodic resource so as to transmit multiple messages via direct communication between the terminals; and a step of transmitting the multiple messages by using the first periodic resource if a coding rate corresponding to the first periodic resource is below a maximum coding rate configured by an upper layer, wherein, if the coding rate is equal to or above the maximum coding rate, the first periodic resource is released and a second periodic resource is configured.