Early Carrier Measurement Logging With Carrier Status Context
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing measurement logging procedures in low activity states of wireless communication devices do not provide necessary information for the network to interpret the logged results accurately, leading to suboptimal network planning and parameter settings, as the status of carriers (overlapping or non-overlapping) is not clearly indicated.
Innovation Solution
Wireless communication devices are configured to log measurement results along with information indicating the status of the carrier (overlapping or non-overlapping) at the time of measurement, enabling the network to differentiate and interpret the results appropriately.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If measurement logging is performed in low activity states without carrier status information, then device power consumption is reduced and operation is simplified, but the network cannot accurately interpret the logged results leading to suboptimal network planning
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the measurement logging procedure into two distinct parts: logging measurement results and logging carrier status information. This segmentation allows the network to receive both types of information separately, enabling accurate interpretation of measurements while maintaining a structured and manageable logging process that does not overly complicate device operations
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces carrier status information as an intermediary element that bridges the gap between UE measurements and network interpretation. This intermediary provides the contextual information needed for accurate measurement result interpretation without requiring complex communication protocols or additional signaling mechanisms
2Loss of information
If carrier status information is logged with measurement results, then the network can differentiate between overlapping and non-overlapping carriers for better planning, but the logging procedure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges carrier status information with measurement results into a single logging operation. By combining these two elements that are naturally related (carrier status is contextual information for measurements), the procedure achieves information completeness without proportionally increasing complexity, as both are handled in the same logging flow
Solution Approach 2:
The logging mechanism is designed to serve multiple functions: it logs measurement results, logs carrier status information, and provides both to the network simultaneously. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate logging procedures and minimizes overall system complexity while achieving complete information capture
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AI summary
Systems and methods are disclosed herein for logging of measurement results performed while a wireless communication device is in an inactive or idle state such that the logged information includes information that indicates a status of the respective carrier when logging the measurement results. In one embodiment, a method performed by a wireless communication device comprises receiving a measurement configuration(s) for performing early measurement on a carrier and performing the early measurement on the carrier in accordance with the measurement configuration(s) to provide measurement results. The method further comprises logging the measurement results along with information that indicates a status of the carrier when logging the measurement results. By logging the information that indicates the status of the carrier when logging the measurement results, operations performed based on the measurement results can be more reliable.