MDT Measurement Signaling for 5G/6G Drive Test Overlap Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing drive tests in wireless communication systems often fail to efficiently manage and minimize management-based and signaling-based measurements, leading to unnecessary overlap or delayed configuration, which affects the effectiveness of network optimization.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for minimizing drive tests (MDT) by utilizing indication information to differentiate between management-based and signaling-based logged measurement configurations across different access technologies, allowing for precise management of MDT measurements and preventing overlap or delayed configurations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If management-based MDT measurements are performed without differentiation from signaling-based measurements, then measurement coverage is increased, but measurement overlap and configuration delays occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments MDT measurements into two distinct types: management-based MDT and signaling-based MDT. This segmentation is achieved through separate configuration indicators (first indication information for management-based, second indication information for signaling-based) that allow the network device to independently manage and configure each measurement type, preventing overlap and configuration delays while maintaining comprehensive measurement coverage.
2Adaptability or versatility
If MDT measurements are performed across all access technologies without specific indication, then measurement versatility is improved, but measurement precision and targeted configuration deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by introducing access technology indication information that specifies which access technology (EUTRA, NR, or both) each MDT measurement type should operate on. This allows management-based and signaling-based MDT measurements to be precisely targeted at specific access technologies, improving measurement precision while maintaining versatility across multiple access technologies through the combination of different indication possibilities.
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AI summary
The disclosure relates to a 5G or 6G communication system for supporting a higher data transmission rate. The present invention provides a method and a device for minimization of drive tests measurement enhancement. The method includes receiving at least one indication information of first indication information, second indication information and third indication information from a first node, wherein the first indication information indicates whether a MDT measurement result exists, the second indication information indicates whether a MDT measurement configuration exists, and the third indication information indicates an access network technology. The present invention can prevent the management-based minimization of drive tests from covering the signaling-based minimization of drive tests, or the management-based minimization of drive tests can be configured in time.