Measurement Gap Configuration by Terminal Capability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing measurement gap configurations in mobile communications systems are inefficient and do not adequately account for the capabilities of terminals to perform independent gap measurements across different frequency ranges, leading to suboptimal performance and increased overhead.
Innovation Solution
A method and device for configuring measurement gaps that consider the terminal's capability to perform independent gap measurements across different frequency ranges, allowing the network to optimize gap configurations and reduce unnecessary gaps.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a measurement gap is configured for all terminals regardless of capability, then measurement coverage is ensured, but system overhead increases and measurement efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the parameter of measurement gap configuration from a universal fixed approach to a capability-dependent variable approach. The network device determines whether to configure a measurement gap based on the terminal's capability information (independentGapConfig), allowing terminals with independent measurement capability to operate without gaps while others use configured gaps, thus optimizing system overhead while maintaining measurement coverage.
2Reliability
If a measurement gap is configured for all terminals, then measurement reliability is maintained, but measurement efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements parameter changes by making the measurement gap configuration dependent on terminal capability. Terminals with independentGapConfig capability can perform measurements without gaps (higher efficiency), while terminals without this capability use configured gaps (maintained reliability). This dynamic parameter adjustment resolves the contradiction between measurement reliability and efficiency.
3Adaptability or versatility
If independent gap measurement capability is supported, then configuration flexibility improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing terminals into two groups based on capability: those with independentGapConfig support and those without. The network device segments the configuration approach accordingly, using capability-dependent configuration for capable terminals and universal configuration for others. This segmentation provides flexibility for advanced terminals while maintaining simplicity for legacy terminals.
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AI summary
The embodiment of the present application provides a measurement interval configuration method and device, a terminal and a network device. The method comprises: a terminal receives a first configuration message sent by a network device; the first configuration message is used for determining the measurement interval corresponding to the capacity information of the terminal, and the capacity information of the terminal is used for expressing whether the terminal supports the capacity of independent interval measurement in different frequency ranges.