Concurrent Measurement Gap Configuration for Compact RRC Signaling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing technologies lack an efficient mechanism for signaling and configuring multiple concurrent Measurement Gaps (MGs) in wireless communication networks, particularly for supporting simultaneous Radio Resource Control (RRC) configuration of multiple gap patterns.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for enabling flexible concurrent MG configuration by obtaining and transmitting configuration information and indications for default measurement gap configurations, allowing their use for target positioning reference signal measurements and other objects, with the ability to handle collisions through measurement weights.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple concurrent Measurement Gap patterns are configured simultaneously through RRC signaling, then the capability to support multiple gap patterns is improved, but the RRC message size increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the measurement gap configuration into two parts: default MG configurations (pre-defined in specifications) and custom MG configurations (specific to particular measurement objects). This segmentation allows the RRC message to only include custom configurations when needed, reducing message size while maintaining the ability to support multiple concurrent gap patterns.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent reuses default measurement gap configurations from standardized templates rather than transmitting complete configuration data for each gap pattern. By copying and referencing pre-defined default configurations, the RRC message only needs to include modifications or specific associations, significantly reducing the message size while maintaining full configuration capability.
2Productivity
If default measurement gap configurations are reused for multiple measurement objects, then the configuration efficiency is improved, but the measurement precision may be affected
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by allowing different measurement objects to associate with different default measurement gap configurations based on their specific requirements. Each measurement object can be selectively paired with appropriate default configurations, ensuring that local measurement needs are met while maintaining overall configuration efficiency. This selective association preserves measurement precision by matching gap patterns to specific measurement characteristics.
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AI summary
Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to devices, methods, apparatuses and computer readable storage media of enabling flexible concurrent MG configuration. The method comprises obtaining, from a second device, configuration information at least comprising a set of default measurement gap configurations associated with at least one of the following: a reference signal type related to at least one measurement object, or a positioning reference signal measurement; receiving, from the second device, an indication whether at least one default measurement gap configuration in the set of default measurement gap configurations is allowed to be used for at least one of a target positioning reference signal measurement and one or more target measurement objects; and performing, based on the indication, at least one target measurement associated with at least one of the target positioning reference signal measurement and the one or more target measurement objects. In this way, the concurrent MGs can be supported in a signalling efficient way.