Optimizing Radio Access Technology Selection and Precoding in CV-Aided ISAC Systems

TL;DR

This paper introduces a vision-based framework for optimizing radio access technology selection and precoding in integrated sensing and communication systems, enhancing performance through adaptive resource allocation and activity recognition.

Contribution

It proposes a novel vision-assisted RAT selection and precoding optimization method using deep reinforcement learning for ISAC systems.

Findings

Effective dynamic resource allocation demonstrated in simulations.

Improved communication quality under challenging conditions.

Accurate user localization and activity recognition achieved.

Abstract

Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) systems promise to revolutionize wireless networks by concurrently supporting high-resolution sensing and high-performance communication. This paper presents a novel radio access technology (RAT) selection framework that capitalizes on vision sensing from base station (BS) cameras to optimize both communication and perception capabilities within the ISAC system. Our framework strategically employs two distinct RATs, LTE and millimeter wave (mmWave), to enhance system performance. We propose a vision-based user localization method that employs a 3D detection technique to capture the spatial distribution of users within the surrounding environment. This is followed by geometric calculations to accurately determine the state of mmWave communication links between the BS and individual users. Additionally, we integrate the SlowFast model to recognize user activities, facilitating adaptive transmission rate allocation based on observed behaviors. We develop a Deep Deterministic Policy Gradient (DDPG)-based algorithm, utilizing the joint distribution of users and their activities, designed to maximize the total transmission rate for all users through joint RAT selection and precoding optimization, while adhering to constraints on sensing mutual information and minimum transmission rates. Numerical simulation results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed framework in dynamically adjusting resource allocation, ensuring high-quality communication under challenging conditions.