Multi-Panel UE Cell Re-Selection for Network Slicing

The patent applies local quality by making the cell re-selection process slice-specific. Instead of a generic re-selection procedure, the UE performs slice-aware evaluations where different measurement criteria and thresholds are applied depending on the target network slice requirements. This allows the UE to adapt its re-selection behavior to the specific quality requirements of different slices (e.g., eMBB, URLLC, mMTC), thereby ensuring service continuity while maintaining slice-specific performance characteristics.

The patent implements parameter changes by dynamically adjusting cell re-selection parameters based on network slice information. The network provides slice-specific configuration parameters (such as measurement thresholds, offsets, and priority values) that modify the standard re-selection criteria. This enables the UE to change its evaluation parameters according to the target slice, ensuring that service continuity is maintained with appropriate quality levels for each slice type.

The patent applies preliminary action by performing orthogonality checks and spatial relationship evaluations before final cell re-selection decisions are made. The UE pre-assesses the spatial characteristics of candidate cells relative to the serving cell and identifies potentially interfering configurations. This preliminary evaluation allows the UE to avoid selecting cells that would cause significant inter-cell interference, while the complexity is managed through efficient algorithms that leverage existing measurement data and spatial modeling.

The patent introduces an intermediary evaluation layer between standard cell ranking and final re-selection. This intermediary mechanism incorporates spatial orthogonality assessment and interference prediction that mediates between the simple ranking criterion and the need to reduce interference. The intermediary layer uses configurable parameters and spatial relationships to adjust the effective ranking, thereby reducing interference without requiring complete redesign of the cell evaluation process.

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the cell re-selection procedure into distinct phases: standard cell ranking, slice-specific filtering, orthogonality verification, and final selection. Each phase handles a specific aspect of the re-selection process, allowing the UE to manage complexity through modular processing. The segmentation enables the system to apply sophisticated slice-aware and interference-aware criteria without overwhelming the UE's processing resources, as each segment can be executed with focused algorithms and data sets.

The patent implements dynamics by making the re-selection procedure adaptive and configurable. The complexity of the procedure can be dynamically adjusted based on network conditions, UE capabilities, and slice requirements. For example, in certain scenarios, the orthogonality checks may be simplified or bypassed, while in others, more rigorous evaluations are performed. This dynamic approach allows the system to maintain high reliability when needed while reducing complexity in scenarios where it is less critical, thereby balancing service continuity guarantees with procedural simplicity.