Multi-SIM Gap Configuration for Diverse UE Task Needs
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current Gap allocation mechanisms in mobile communications systems primarily address measurement tasks but fail to accommodate diversified Gap needs of multi-SIM terminals, leading to resource conflicts and inefficiencies.
Innovation Solution
A method for Gap configuration between UE and network devices that enables negotiation and configuration of multiple Gap types, allowing multi-SIM terminals to request and allocate Gaps beyond measurement tasks, enhancing resource utilization and avoiding service interruptions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the current Gap allocation mechanism is used, then measurement tasks can be resolved, but diversified Gap needs of multi-SIM terminals cannot be accommodated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the Gap configuration into multiple independent need configurations, where each need configuration corresponds to a specific task type (measurement task, first task, second task). This allows the system to independently manage and allocate gaps for different tasks, enabling diversified Gap needs to be accommodated while maintaining reliable task scheduling through structured configuration management.
2Productivity
If measurement Gap allocation is implemented, then measurement tasks are resolved, but resource conflicts in multi-SIM terminals persist
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic Gap allocation by allowing the network device to selectively enable different need configurations based on actual task requirements. The UE can dynamically request specific gap types (measurement gap, first gap, second gap) depending on current tasks, and the network dynamically adjusts allocation accordingly. This dynamic approach maintains measurement task efficiency while reducing resource conflict overhead by allocating gaps only when needed.
3Device complexity
If a single Gap allocation mechanism is used, then the system remains simple, but diversified Gap negotiation and configuration needs cannot be met
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal Gap allocation mechanism that can handle multiple gap types through a unified framework. The network device and UE both support multiple need configurations (measurement need, first need, second need) that can be independently enabled and configured. This multi-functional approach maintains system simplicity through a consistent configuration structure while achieving diversified Gap type coverage for different task scenarios.
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AI summary
A network device and computer-readable storage medium are provided. The network device includes a processor and a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations. The operations include: sending first enabling information to first User Equipment (UE), where the first enabling information is used to indicate whether a first need configuration of one of one or more first Gaps is enabled, and the one or more first Gaps is one or more gaps comprising at least one of N Gap types; receiving first request information from the first UE when the first enabling information indicates that the first need configuration is enabled, where the first request information is used to request one of one or more first target Gaps; and sending first configuration information to the first UE according to the first request information.