5G NR FR1 Dual Connectivity Carrier-Specific Scaling Factors

The patent segments the measurement resource management by introducing carrier-specific scaling factors (CSSFs) for different component carriers. Each component carrier (PCC, PSCC, inter-frequency) is assigned its own CSSF value (1, 2, or 4) that independently scales its measurement period, allowing the UE to manage measurements on multiple carriers without requiring complex centralized resource allocation. This segmentation resolves the contradiction by enabling multi-carrier measurement capability while simplifying resource management through standardized, carrier-specific scaling rules.

The patent changes the parameter of measurement period duration by applying carrier-specific scaling factors. Instead of using a fixed measurement period for all component carriers, the system dynamically adjusts the measurement period based on the CSSF value assigned to each carrier. This parameter change enables precise measurement scheduling - carriers with CSSF=1 are measured every slot, CSSF=2 every other slot, and CSSF=4 every fourth slot - thereby improving measurement precision while keeping the complexity manageable through standardized scaling rules.

The patent makes the existing UE capability signaling mechanism universal by enabling it to convey mixed numerology support capability for FR1 dual connectivity scenarios. The same capability indication structure used for other NR capabilities is extended to cover FR1+FR1 DC with mixed numerology, allowing a single signaling mechanism to serve multiple functions. This resolves the contradiction by achieving numerology support capability reporting without introducing separate dedicated signaling procedures, thereby maintaining signaling efficiency while improving network compatibility.