17921286. METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ALIGNMENT BETWEEN DRX OPERATIONS IN SIDELINK COMMUNICATION simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)
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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ALIGNMENT BETWEEN DRX OPERATIONS IN SIDELINK COMMUNICATION
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Inventor(s)
Ui Hyun Hong of Hwaseong-si (KR)
Gene Back Hahn of Hwaseong-si (KR)
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ALIGNMENT BETWEEN DRX OPERATIONS IN SIDELINK COMMUNICATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17921286 titled 'METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ALIGNMENT BETWEEN DRX OPERATIONS IN SIDELINK COMMUNICATION
The abstract of this patent application describes a method involving receiving discontinuous reception (DRX) configuration information for a sidelink, performing a reception operation for a physical sidelink control channel (PSCCH) of a second terminal during an inactive time period indicated by the DRX configuration information, and obtaining sidelink control information (SCI) from the PSCCH.
- Simplified Explanation:
- The method involves receiving configuration information for a sidelink, listening for control signals from another device during specified inactive periods, and extracting control information from those signals.
- Key Features and Innovation:
- Utilizes DRX configuration for efficient sidelink communication. - Monitors PSCCH during inactive periods to gather control information. - Enhances communication reliability and efficiency in sidelink scenarios.
- Potential Applications:
- Enhancing communication reliability in device-to-device communication. - Improving efficiency in sidelink control channel monitoring. - Optimizing resource allocation in wireless networks.
- Problems Solved:
- Addressing the need for efficient sidelink communication. - Improving control channel monitoring in wireless networks. - Enhancing overall communication reliability in sidelink scenarios.
- Benefits:
- Increased efficiency in sidelink communication. - Enhanced control channel monitoring capabilities. - Improved overall communication reliability in wireless networks.
- Commercial Applications:
- Title: "Efficient Sidelink Communication Method for Wireless Networks" - Potential commercial uses in IoT devices, smart cities, and industrial automation. - Market implications include improved network performance and reliability.
- Questions about Sidelink Communication:
1. How does this method improve communication efficiency in sidelink scenarios? - By utilizing DRX configuration and monitoring PSCCH during inactive periods, the method optimizes resource usage and enhances communication reliability.
2. What are the potential applications of this technology beyond wireless networks? - The technology could be applied in various industries such as IoT, smart cities, and industrial automation to improve communication efficiency and reliability.
Original Abstract Submitted
A method of a first terminal may comprise: receiving discontinuous reception (DRX) configuration information for a sidelink; performing a reception operation for a physical sidelink control channel (PSCCH) of a second terminal in an inactive time period indicated by the DRX configuration information; and obtaining sidelink control information (SCI) from the PSCCH.
