Multi-SIM Gap Configuration for RF Resource Arbitration
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Solution Overview
Problem
In multi-SIM devices, the common RF circuitry leads to inefficient resource sharing among SIMs, resulting in power and resource inefficiencies, data loss, and unreliable network operations due to the challenges of coordinating gaps for resource allocation among multiple SIMs with different activities and priorities.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for gap configuration in a wireless network that allows User Equipment (UE) to request and manage gaps in RF resource allocation among SIMs, enabling coordinated switching between network operators based on specific activities and services, using gap configuration requests and responses through RRC signaling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If autonomous gaps are taken by UE for multi-SIM operations, then connectivity and service availability on multiple networks is improved, but service packet loss occurs on the serving network and resource efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The UE sends a gap request message to the serving network before taking gaps for other SIM operations. This preliminary notification allows the network to prepare for potential packet loss and adjust scheduling, resolving the contradiction by maintaining reliability awareness while enabling multi-SIM adaptability
Solution Approach 2:
The network responds to gap requests with gap configuration messages that provide feedback on approved gap patterns. This feedback mechanism allows the network to control gap timing and duration, preventing excessive packet loss while still allowing multi-SIM operations to proceed
2Device complexity
If multiple SIMs share common RF circuitry, then device cost and complexity are reduced, but resource allocation efficiency and power consumption worsen due to arbitration challenges
Solution Approach 1:
The gap configuration mechanism dynamically adjusts gap timing and duration based on network conditions and SIM priorities. The network can modify gap patterns in response to changing service requirements, optimizing resource allocation efficiency while maintaining the cost-effective shared RF architecture
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes operational parameters (gap start time, duration, periodicity) to optimize resource sharing among multiple SIMs. By adjusting these parameters based on service priorities and network conditions, the system maintains high resource allocation efficiency despite the simplified shared hardware architecture
3Adaptability or versatility
If gap duration is increased to accommodate other SIM activities, then multi-SIM operation capability is improved, but service performance and data transmission on the serving network deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The UE requests only the minimum necessary gap duration required for other SIM activities, not excessive gaps. This partial action approach ensures that gaps are long enough to complete essential multi-SIM operations while minimizing impact on serving network performance and data transmission
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AI summary
Embodiments herein provide a method for gap scheduling for a UE 100 comprising a plurality of SIMs 150 in a wireless network 1000 by the UE 100. The method includes sending a request for the gap configuration to a first network operator device 200a associated with a first SIM 150a from the plurality of SIMs 150. Further, the method includes receiving the gap configuration corresponding to the gap from the first network operator device 200a. Further, the method includes activating the gap on the first SIM 150a based on the gap configuration. Further, the method includes switching to the second network operator device 200b associated with the second SIM 150b-150n for service reception on the second SIM 150b-150n during the activated gap on the first SIM 150a.