5G Paging Grouping for Lower UE Wake-Up Power

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing 5G communication systems face challenges in efficiently managing UE power consumption and resource allocation for paging and system information acquisition, particularly in high-frequency bands, due to the increased demand for high-speed data services and diverse use cases with varying requirements.

Innovation Solution

The proposed solution involves UE-based and network-based paging grouping methods using multiple P-RNTIs and UE IDs to optimize monitoring occasions and reduce unnecessary power consumption by aligning paging arrival rates, allowing for more efficient resource utilization and power management.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If UEs monitor paging continuously to ensure reliable reception, then paging reliability is improved, but UE power consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepaging reception reliabilityVSAvoidUE power consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments UEs into different paging groups based on their paging arrival rates. Each group is assigned specific monitoring occasions, allowing UEs to sleep during non-monitored periods and wake only when needed, thus reducing power consumption while maintaining reliable paging reception for each group.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the monitoring parameters by introducing group-specific monitoring occasions and associating different P-RNTIs with different paging groups. This allows UEs to adjust their monitoring behavior according to their group assignment, optimizing the balance between reliability and power consumption.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Loss of time

If UEs monitor paging frequently to capture paging messages timely, then paging response time is improved, but system resource allocation complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepaging response timeVSAvoidsystem resource allocation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of timeVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

By segmenting UEs into paging groups with different monitoring occasions, the system distributes paging responsibilities across multiple time slots and P-RNTIs. This segmentation allows timely paging delivery to each group while simplifying individual UE monitoring requirements compared to universal frequent monitoring.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements periodic monitoring occasions for each paging group, where UEs wake up at predetermined intervals specific to their group. This periodic action ensures timely paging reception while reducing overall monitoring frequency compared to continuous monitoring, thereby managing system complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

3Use of energy by moving object

If multiple P-RNTIs are used for different paging groups to reduce monitoring overhead, then UE power efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveUE power efficiencyVSAvoidUE device complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the paging domain into multiple groups, each with its own P-RNTI and monitoring occasions. This segmentation allows UEs to focus monitoring efforts on specific time slots and P-RNTIs relevant to their group, improving power efficiency while limiting the complexity increase to manageable levels through structured organization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a universal paging framework where multiple P-RNTIs serve different paging groups but follow the same monitoring and reception procedures. This multi-functionality approach improves power efficiency across different UE types while maintaining consistent device complexity through standardized multi-group support.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

4Adaptability or versatility

If paging monitoring occasions are increased to serve diverse UE requirements, then system adaptability is improved, but resource allocation overhead increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem adaptabilityVSAvoidresource allocation overhead
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the paging resource space into multiple groups with different monitoring occasions and P-RNTI assignments. This segmentation provides adaptability to diverse UE requirements by allowing different monitoring patterns while reducing overall resource overhead through efficient grouping and shared resource utilization across segments.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentEP4373165B1Method for transmitting and receiving paging in a wireless communication system
Publication Date: 2025.12.03 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure relates to a communication method and system for converging a 5th-Generation (5G) communication system for supporting higher data rates beyond a 4th-Generation (4G) system with a technology for Internet of Things (IoT). The present disclosure may be applied to intelligent services based on the 5G communication technology and the IoT-related technology, such as smart home, smart building, smart city, smart car, connected car, health care, digital education, smart retail, security and safety services. The present disclosure provides methods and apparatuses for monitoring paging and acquiring dedicated system information in a wireless communication system.