Dynamic Measurement Gap Control for UE Data Priority
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wireless communication systems face inefficiencies in managing measurement gaps, leading to resource wastage and inaccurate location tracking due to prioritization issues between data communications and reference signal measurements.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for dynamically controlling measurement gaps in wireless communication systems, allowing user equipment (UE) to enter or skip measurement gaps based on indications or rules, thereby optimizing resource usage and ensuring priority-based communication.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If the UE enters measurement gaps to measure reference signals, then location tracking accuracy is improved, but data communication efficiency deteriorates due to resource wastage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic measurement gap control where the UE can adaptively enter or skip measurement gaps based on real-time conditions. The base station configures measurement gap patterns, and the UE dynamically determines whether to enter each gap based on data communication requirements, power state, and location accuracy requirements, resolving the contradiction between measurement precision and communication productivity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameter of measurement gap execution from fixed to variable. The UE adjusts its behavior by changing the execution state (enter or skip) of measurement gaps based on configured rules and current conditions, allowing optimization of both location tracking accuracy and data communication efficiency through parameter adaptation
2Measurement precision
If the UE prioritizes reference signal measurements, then location management accuracy is improved, but power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables dynamic power management for measurement operations. The UE can dynamically skip measurement gaps when power conservation is needed and enter measurement gaps when location accuracy is critical, adapting power consumption to actual operational requirements rather than continuously consuming power for measurements
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the execution parameter of measurement gaps from mandatory to conditional. By configuring rules that consider power state and adjusting whether to enter or skip measurement gaps, the system optimizes the balance between location management accuracy and power consumption through parameter adaptation
3Measurement precision
If the UE continuously enters measurement gaps, then measurement accuracy is improved, but signaling overhead increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts unnecessary measurement gap executions by allowing the UE to skip gaps when measurements are not needed. This removes redundant signaling and measurement activities while maintaining required measurement accuracy, reducing signaling overhead by taking out only the essential measurement operations
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the frequency parameter of measurement gap execution from continuous to conditional. By adjusting the execution frequency based on configured rules and current needs, the system maintains measurement accuracy while reducing signaling overhead through optimized parameter selection
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AI summary
Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a user equipment (UE) may receive an indication or follow rules to determine whether to enter or skip a measurement gap. The measurement gap may be a scheduled gap in data communications in order for the UE to measure one or more reference signals. The UE may enter or skip the measurement gap based at least in part on the determination. Numerous other aspects are provided.