17879696. DISCOVERY OF SIDELINK DEVICES USING A DISCOVERY SEQUENCE AND A DISCOVERY REPLY SEQUENCE simplified abstract (QUALCOMM Incorporated)
DISCOVERY OF SIDELINK DEVICES USING A DISCOVERY SEQUENCE AND A DISCOVERY REPLY SEQUENCE
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Inventor(s)
Sourjya Dutta of San Diego CA (US)
Navid Abedini of Basking Ridge NJ (US)
Kapil Gulati of Belle Mead NJ (US)
Naeem Akl of Bridgewater NJ (US)
DISCOVERY OF SIDELINK DEVICES USING A DISCOVERY SEQUENCE AND A DISCOVERY REPLY SEQUENCE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17879696 titled 'DISCOVERY OF SIDELINK DEVICES USING A DISCOVERY SEQUENCE AND A DISCOVERY REPLY SEQUENCE
Simplified Explanation
The present disclosure describes a simplified technique for a first sidelink device to discover another sidelink device. This technique involves establishing initial beam conformance between the first and second sidelink devices through the discovery process. The first and second sidelink devices in this context refer to sidelink-capable User Equipment (UEs).
- The technique simplifies the process of discovering another sidelink device.
- It establishes initial beam conformance between the first and second sidelink devices.
- The first and second sidelink devices are sidelink-capable UEs.
Potential Applications:
This technology can have various applications in wireless communication systems, particularly in scenarios where sidelink devices need to establish communication with each other. Some potential applications include:
- Internet of Things (IoT) networks: Sidelink devices can use this technique to discover and communicate with other devices in IoT networks, enabling efficient data exchange and coordination.
- Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication: Sidelink-capable UEs in vehicles can utilize this technique to discover nearby vehicles and establish communication links for applications such as cooperative driving and collision avoidance.
- Public Safety Networks: First responders and emergency personnel can benefit from this technique to quickly discover and communicate with other nearby sidelink devices during critical situations.
Problems Solved:
The simplified technique for discovering another sidelink device addresses several challenges in wireless communication systems, including:
- Complex discovery procedures: Traditional methods for discovering sidelink devices can be complex and time-consuming. This technique simplifies the process, reducing the overhead and improving efficiency.
- Beam conformance establishment: Establishing initial beam conformance between sidelink devices is crucial for reliable communication. This technique ensures that the first and second sidelink devices achieve beam conformance through the discovery process.
- Interference mitigation: By enabling efficient discovery and communication between sidelink devices, this technique helps mitigate interference issues that can arise in dense wireless environments.
Benefits:
The use of this simplified technique for discovering sidelink devices offers several benefits, including:
- Improved efficiency: The simplified discovery process reduces the time and resources required for sidelink devices to establish communication links, leading to improved overall system efficiency.
- Enhanced reliability: By establishing initial beam conformance during the discovery process, this technique enhances the reliability of communication between sidelink devices, ensuring robust and stable connections.
- Simplified implementation: The technique provides a simplified approach to discovering sidelink devices, making it easier to implement in various wireless communication systems and devices.
Original Abstract Submitted
Aspects of the present disclosure provide apparatus, methods, processing systems, and computer readable mediums for a simplified technique for a first sidelink device to discover another sidelink device. In some aspects, initial beam conformance between the first and second sidelink devices is established by the discovery. In some aspects, the first and second sidelink devices may be sidelink-capable UEs.
