Cross-Link Interference Measurement Activity During Network Entity Inactivity

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current wireless communication systems face inefficiencies in managing cross-link interference (CLI) measurements during network entity inactivity periods, leading to unnecessary resource consumption and potential interference.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus for wireless communication that allow user equipment (UE) and network entities to receive messages regarding CLI measurements during inactivity periods, enabling the pause or continuation of CLI measurement activity based on these messages, thereby optimizing resource usage and reducing interference.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If CLI measurements are continuously performed during network entity inactivity periods, then measurement precision is maintained, but energy consumption increases and resource efficiency decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveCLI measurement precisionVSAvoidUE energy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements periodic action by configuring the UE to perform CLI measurements only during specific periodic intervals (active periods) rather than continuously. The network entity configures measurement windows and the UE suspends measurements during inactivity periods, resuming only when scheduled. This periodic measurement approach maintains measurement precision when needed while significantly reducing energy consumption during inactive periods when measurements would be redundant.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

2Use of energy by moving object

If CLI measurements are paused during network entity inactivity periods, then energy consumption is reduced, but measurement precision may be compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveUE energy consumptionVSAvoidCLI measurement precision
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements feedback mechanisms where the network entity monitors CLI conditions and dynamically configures measurement opportunities. Based on feedback about actual CLI conditions and network activity patterns, the network entity adjusts the timing and frequency of measurement windows. This feedback loop ensures that measurements are performed with sufficient precision when CLI issues are detected or likely to occur, while allowing energy savings during periods when CLI is not a concern.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Reliability

If CLI measurements are performed continuously, then interference mitigation is maintained, but resource efficiency decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveCLI mitigation reliabilityVSAvoidnetwork resource efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by making the CLI measurement schedule adaptive rather than static. The measurement configuration is dynamically adjusted based on network conditions, traffic patterns, and detected CLI issues. The network entity can activate or deactivate measurement windows, adjust their timing and duration, and modify measurement parameters in response to changing conditions. This dynamic approach maintains reliable CLI mitigation when needed while optimizing resource efficiency by eliminating redundant measurements during stable periods.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS20240073718A1Cross-link interference measurement activity during network entity inactivity period
Publication Date: 2024.02.29 QUALCOMM INC
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AI summary

Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a user equipment (UE) may receive a message associated with cross-link interference (CLI) measurements during an inactivity period of a network entity. The UE may pause or continue CLI measurement activity during the inactivity period based at least in part on the message. Numerous other aspects are described.