Mobile Terminal Mobility State Detection via Continuous Event Counting

The patent segments the mobility event counting process into mode-independent continuous counting and mode-specific parameter application. The counter continues accumulating mobility events across mode transitions without resetting, while different operation parameters are selectively applied based on the current mode. This segmentation allows the counting function to remain simple and continuous while the parameter application adapts to mode-specific requirements, resolving the contradiction between operational simplicity and measurement precision.

The patent introduces a new dimension of mode-independent continuous counting that operates independently of the idle/connected mode transitions. Instead of resetting the counter in each mode (one-dimensional mode-specific counting), the system maintains a continuous count across modes (adding a time-continuity dimension), while still applying mode-specific parameters when needed. This dimensional approach preserves measurement accuracy without significantly increasing operational complexity.

The patent extracts the counting function from the mode-management function. The mobility event counter operates as an independent continuous process that is not coupled to mode transitions, while mode-specific parameter applications are extracted as separate conditional operations. This extraction reduces the complexity burden by separating the continuous measurement task from the discrete mode-transition logic, making the overall system easier to manage despite the continuous counting requirement.

The patent implements preliminary configuration of mode-specific parameters based on the continuous mobility state. The system pre-establishes parameter sets for different modes and selectively applies them based on the continuously accumulated mobility event count, rather than resetting and re-evaluating mobility state in each mode transition. This preliminary preparation reduces operational complexity by avoiding repeated full mobility state assessments during mode transitions.

The patent implements periodic or event-triggered parameter updates based on the continuous mobility event count rather than continuous reconfiguration. The system monitors the accumulated mobility events and updates operation parameters at defined intervals or when threshold-based mobility states are reached, rather than continuously adapting parameters with every mobility event. This periodic approach maintains adaptability to channel conditions while reducing the time loss associated with frequent parameter reconfigurations.

The patent applies partial parameter updates based on the continuous mobility state, updating only those parameters that are mobility-dependent rather than reconfiguring the entire terminal operation. This selective partial updating maintains adaptability to changing channel conditions by adjusting relevant parameters while avoiding unnecessary full reconfiguration cycles, thereby reducing the time loss without sacrificing adaptability.