5G NR Beam Measurement Reporting for UE Monitoring
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing LTE technologies are inadequate for managing the increased number of beams in 5G NR wireless communication systems, particularly at mmWave frequencies, leading to an overload in monitoring and measurement capabilities for user equipment (UE) and serving cells.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of apparatuses and methods for configuring and reporting NR beam measurements, allowing the UE to efficiently monitor and process multiple beams from serving and nonserving cells by measuring a minimum number of beams within a specified period, and reporting only the processed values corresponding to these measurements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the UE monitors and measures all beams from serving and neighbour cells in 5G NR systems, then the beam management capability is improved, but the monitoring and measurement burden on UE and serving cell is overloaded
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts only the essential beam measurement information (minimum number of beams) from the complete set of available beams, allowing the UE to perform beam management without monitoring all possible beams. This selective extraction reduces the measurement burden while maintaining sufficient beam management capability for effective communication.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies partial action by requiring the UE to monitor and measure only a minimum number of beams rather than all beams. This partial monitoring approach is sufficient for beam management purposes and significantly reduces the complexity and burden on both the UE and serving cell compared to complete monitoring.
2Measurement precision
If the UE reports all measured beam values, then the measurement accuracy is improved, but the reporting overhead and processing load increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts only the processed values corresponding to the minimum number of measured beams for reporting, rather than reporting all measured beam values. This selective reporting maintains the accuracy needed for beam management while significantly reducing reporting overhead and processing load.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies partial reporting by requiring the UE to report only processed values for the minimum number of beams rather than all measured beams. This partial reporting approach maintains sufficient measurement accuracy for beam management decisions while improving reporting efficiency and reducing network processing load.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the existing LTE technologies are used for beam management, then the compatibility is maintained, but the technologies are inadequate for handling multiple RF beams in 5G NR
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extends the existing LTE measurement framework to serve dual purposes: maintaining compatibility with LTE technologies while enabling 5G NR beam management. The minimum number of beams measurement mechanism can be applied in both LTE and 5G NR contexts, providing universal applicability across different wireless generations.
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AI summary
Embodiments of the present disclosure describe methods, apparatuses, storage media, and systems for beam management techniques in new radio (NR) applications. Various embodiments describe how to manage beam monitoring including measuring and reporting in an NR network efficiently so that a UE that is capable of measuring a minimum number of beams may report measurement results corresponding to a maximum number of beams. Such a beam management may take into consideration UE capability and network handling capacity to achieve effective and efficient NR communications. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.