Dynamic Measurement Signal Selection for Mobility Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current communication technologies are unable to implement radio link measurements according to the type of measurement signal, limiting flexibility and effectiveness in mobility management and signal quality evaluation.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that allow a first communications node to send measurement information to a second communications node, enabling the determination of a signaling type corresponding to a measurement signal type, and subsequent measurement and reporting of the measurement result, facilitating mobility management and scheduling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If reference signaling highly corresponds to measurement type in existing measurement manner, then the measurement implementation is simple, but the flexibility and effectiveness in mobility management is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces dynamic measurement configuration where the network side can flexibly select different measurement signal types (CRS, CSI-RS, or both) based on actual mobility management needs. This dynamic adaptation allows the system to optimize between simplicity and flexibility by choosing the appropriate measurement approach for different scenarios, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables parameter changes in measurement configuration by allowing the network to dynamically adjust the measurement signal type parameter. This can be achieved through measurement control information that specifies different measurement modes, enabling the system to adapt to varying mobility management requirements while maintaining manageable complexity through standardized parameter changes.
2Measurement precision
If the network side does not constrain the measurement behavior excessively, then the ease of operation is improved, but the measurement precision for specific signal types is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms where measurement control information is delivered from the network side to the UE, and measurement reports are sent back containing results conforming to reporting criteria. This feedback loop enables precise measurement control for specific signal types while maintaining ease of operation through automated measurement and reporting processes, resolving the contradiction between precision and operational simplicity.
Data Source
AI summary
A measurement method and apparatus, and a communications node are disclosed, where the measurement method includes: sending, by a first communications node, measurement information to a second communications node, where the measurement information includes information of a measurement signal type, and the information of the measurement signal type is used by the second communications node to determine a signaling type corresponding to a measurement signal; and receiving, by the first communications node, a measurement report sent by the second communications node, where the measurement report carries a measurement result of measurement performed by the second communications node according to the measurement information. Embodiments of the present invention implement measurement on a radio link signal according to a received measurement signal type.