Measurement Gap Sharing Configuration for Wireless Terminal Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing communication systems face inefficiencies in configuring measurement gaps, leading to wasted measurement opportunities due to unassociated intra-frequency and inter-frequency measurements, or unassociated intra-frequency measurements and inter-RAT measurements.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for configuring measurement gaps that involve receiving measurement configuration information from a network device, which includes configuration parameters and a measurement gap sharing configuration, and determining the usage mode of the measurement gap sharing configuration to optimize measurement opportunities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If measurement gap sharing configuration is not properly associated with intra-frequency and inter-frequency measurements, then measurement configuration is simple, but measurement opportunities are wasted
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges measurement gap sharing configuration with intra-frequency and inter-frequency measurement associations. By combining these previously separate configurations into a unified structure, the system ensures that measurement opportunities are properly utilized across different frequency types without waste, directly improving measurement efficiency while eliminating lost measurement opportunities.
Solution Approach 2:
The measurement gap sharing configuration is designed to serve multiple functions simultaneously: it manages intra-frequency measurements, inter-frequency measurements, and inter-RAT measurements through a single unified configuration mechanism. This multi-functional approach ensures comprehensive utilization of measurement opportunities across all frequency types without requiring separate independent configurations.
2Productivity
If measurement gap sharing configuration is not properly associated with inter-RAT measurements, then configuration complexity is low, but measurement opportunities are wasted
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates inter-RAT measurement associations into the measurement gap sharing configuration structure. By merging inter-RAT measurement management with intra-frequency and inter-frequency measurement configurations, the system ensures that measurement opportunities across different radio access technologies are properly captured and utilized, improving overall measurement efficiency without creating separate complex configuration systems.
3Adaptability or versatility
If per UE gap or per FR gap is configured without measurement gap sharing, then configuration is simple, but measurement resource utilization is inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The measurement gap sharing configuration enables a single gap configuration to serve multiple frequency ranges and measurement types simultaneously. This universal configuration approach allows the same measurement gap resources to be shared across per UE gap and per FR gap scenarios, improving resource utilization efficiency while maintaining the flexibility and adaptability of different measurement configuration modes.
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AI summary
A method for configuring a measurement gap executed by a terminal device comprises: receiving measurement configuration information from a network device, wherein the measurement configuration information comprises a plurality of configuration parameters for the measurement gap and a measurement gap sharing configuration; and determining a usage mode of the measurement gap sharing configuration.