Bandwidth Part Gap Configuration for Wireless Terminals
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wireless mobile communication systems lack a method for a terminal to efficiently request and activate gap configurations related to bandwidth parts, which is essential for optimizing terminal operations in diverse scenarios.
Innovation Solution
The method involves a terminal transmitting a UECapabilityInformation message to indicate support for type2Gap, followed by requesting and configuring gap settings through a series of messages with the base station, including gap-related information and configuration details.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the terminal supports multiple gap configurations for different bandwidth parts, then the adaptability and operational flexibility are improved, but the device complexity and configuration management burden increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the gap configuration into multiple independent bandwidth part-specific configurations (first gap configuration for first bandwidth part, second gap configuration for second bandwidth part). Each bandwidth part can have its own dedicated gap settings, allowing independent optimization without affecting other bandwidth parts. This segmentation enables the terminal to manage complexity by treating each bandwidth part as a separate configurable unit.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic gap configuration where the terminal can switch between different gap configurations based on the active bandwidth part. The gap configuration is no longer static but dynamically adapts to the current operational context (which bandwidth part is active). This dynamic approach allows the system to maintain optimal performance across different scenarios without requiring manual reconfiguration.
2Measurement precision
If the terminal requests and configures gap settings through multiple message exchanges, then the measurement precision and operational control are improved, but the loss of time and communication overhead increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs preliminary action by having the terminal proactively send a capability indication message to the base station before actual gap configuration is needed. The terminal pre-informs the base station about its supported gap configurations and capabilities. This preliminary communication allows the base station to prepare appropriate configuration parameters in advance, reducing the back-and-forth messaging required during actual gap setup and accelerating the configuration process.
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AI summary
According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for user equipment in a wireless communication system may comprise the steps of: user equipment receiving RRCReconfiguration from a base station; if MeasGapConfig includes first gap configuration information, the user equipment setting up a first gap, and if the MeasGapConfig includes second gap configuration information, the user equipment setting up a second gap; and the user equipment activating the first gap or the second gap.