Dynamic Positioning Configuration for Wireless Terminal Measurement

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current wireless communication systems face a large reporting delay in positioning measurements due to the periodic nature of downlink positioning reference signals (PRS) and the configuration of measurement gaps, which affects the accuracy and efficiency of terminal positioning.

Innovation Solution

A positioning measurement method that involves receiving indication information with positioning status IDs from a network device, determining the corresponding configuration, and performing positioning measurements and reporting, thereby reducing reporting delays by integrating positioning status configurations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If periodic downlink positioning reference signals are sent with measurement gaps configured, then positioning measurement can be performed, but reporting delay becomes large

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepositioning measurement accuracyVSAvoidreporting delay
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by enabling dynamic configuration of positioning status IDs and measurement gap parameters. The network can adjust the measurement gap duration and PRS transmission timing based on real-time positioning needs, transitioning from static periodic measurements to dynamic on-demand measurements, thereby reducing reporting delay while maintaining measurement accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes key parameters including the measurement gap duration, PRS transmission periodicity, and positioning status ID assignments. By modifying these parameters dynamically, the system can optimize between measurement accuracy and reporting speed, resolving the contradiction between precise positioning and fast reporting.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Measurement precision

If measurement gap is configured for positioning measurement, then positioning can be measured, but positioning efficiency decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepositioning measurement accuracyVSAvoidpositioning measurement efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adjusts measurement gap configurations based on positioning urgency and availability. When high efficiency is needed, the network can reduce measurement gap duration or implement on-demand measurements without fixed periodic gaps, thereby improving positioning efficiency while maintaining required accuracy levels.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent segments positioning measurements into different status levels (e.g., first positioning status, second positioning status) with different measurement gap requirements. This allows the system to apply appropriate measurement granularity to different positioning scenarios, improving overall efficiency by avoiding unnecessary measurements in low-precision scenarios.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS20240314729A1Positioning measurement method and apparatus therefor
Publication Date: 2024.09.19 BEIJING XIAOMI MOBILE SOFTWARE CO LTD
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AI summary

A positioning measurement method, performed by a terminal, including: receiving first indication information from a network device, the first indication information including at least one positioning status identity (ID); and determining a positioning configuration corresponding to the at least one positioning status ID, and performing positioning measurement and reporting according to the positioning configuration.