Communication Measurement Relaxation Using Common Reference Signals

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing communication technologies require separate evaluation of multiple reference signals for RRM and communication link quality monitoring measurements, leading to increased signaling overheads and inefficient measurement relaxation determination in connected states.

Innovation Solution

Implementing a common measurement reference signal for both RRM and communication link quality monitoring measurements, such as SSB or CSI-RS, to streamline relaxation determination processes.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If separate reference signals are used for RRM and communication link quality monitoring measurements, then measurement accuracy is maintained, but signaling overheads increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemeasurement accuracyVSAvoidsignaling overheads
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the reference signal sets for RRM measurement and communication link quality monitoring measurement into a common reference signal set. This allows the same reference signals (SSB or CSI-RS) to be used for both measurement types, thereby reducing signaling overheads while maintaining measurement accuracy through unified evaluation criteria.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent establishes that a common reference signal set can serve multiple functions: it provides reference signals for both RRM measurement relaxation determination and communication link quality monitoring measurement relaxation determination. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate reference signal configurations, reducing overall signaling overhead.

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

2Reliability

If separate reference signals are used for RRM and communication link quality monitoring measurements, then specific measurement requirements are met, but measurement relaxation determination efficiency decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemeasurement requirement fulfillmentVSAvoidmeasurement relaxation determination efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the evaluation processes for RRM measurement relaxation and communication link quality monitoring measurement relaxation into a unified framework. By using a common reference signal set and consistent evaluation criteria, the system maintains reliable measurement results while significantly improving determination efficiency through streamlined processing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent modifies the measurement relaxation determination approach by changing from separate parameter evaluations to a unified evaluation framework. The common reference signal set enables consistent parameter evaluation across both measurement types, improving efficiency while maintaining reliability through standardized criteria.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple reference signals are configured for different measurements, then measurement comprehensiveness is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemeasurement comprehensivenessVSAvoidreference signal configuration complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a universal reference signal set that serves multiple measurement purposes. The same reference signals (SSB or CSI-RS) are used for both RRM measurement and communication link quality monitoring measurement, reducing configuration complexity while maintaining comprehensive measurement capabilities through a single unified setup.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent merges multiple reference signal configurations into a single common reference signal set. This consolidation maintains measurement comprehensiveness by covering both RRM and communication link quality monitoring requirements while significantly reducing device complexity through unified configuration and evaluation procedures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS20250267484A1Communication method and apparatus based on measurement relaxation mechanism, and storage medium
Publication Date: 2025.08.21 BEIJING XIAOMI MOBILE SOFTWARE CO LTD
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AI summary

A method for communication based on a measurement relaxation mechanism is applied to a terminal. The method includes: determining a common measurement reference signal, wherein the common measurement reference signal is a reference signal commonly used for radio resource management (RRM) measurement relaxation and communication link quality monitoring measurement relaxation; and performing measurement relaxation determination on the RRM measurement relaxation and the communication link quality monitoring measurement relaxation based on the common measurement reference signal.