5G NR Paging Detection Using DCI Field Segmentation

The patent segments the UE population into different groups based on their paging detection parameters. Each UE is assigned a specific parameter (e.g., based on UE_ID mod N) that determines which PO positions it should monitor. This segmentation allows the network to selectively page specific UE groups by activating only the relevant PO positions, thereby reducing energy consumption for UEs that do not need to be paged while maintaining reliable delivery for those that do.

The patent applies local quality by making different PO positions have different monitoring requirements for different UE groups. Instead of uniform monitoring across all UEs at all PO positions, each UE monitors only specific PO positions based on its assigned parameter. This localized approach ensures that energy consumption is optimized for each UE's specific paging needs while maintaining overall system reliability.

The patent implements preliminary action by having UEs pre-calculate their specific paging detection parameters (e.g., UE_ID mod N) before entering idle or inactive states. This pre-computed information allows UEs to determine in advance which PO positions they need to monitor, eliminating the need to perform invalid detection at all PO positions and thereby reducing energy waste on unsuccessful paging attempts.

The patent applies partial action by having UEs monitor only a subset of PO positions rather than all PO positions. Each UE performs detection at only the specific PO positions corresponding to its assigned parameter, which is a partial subset of all possible PO positions. This partial monitoring approach reduces energy consumption for invalid detection while ensuring complete coverage for actual paging messages destined for that UE.

The patent segments the monitoring responsibility among multiple UEs sharing the same PO by assigning each UE a unique detection parameter (e.g., UE_ID mod N). When paging is needed for a specific UE, the network activates only the corresponding PO position that matches that UE's parameter. Other UEs sharing the PO do not need to perform detection since their parameters do not match the active PO position, thereby reducing overall detection energy consumption while maintaining resource efficiency.

The patent applies local quality by making each UE's monitoring behavior specific to its assigned parameter within the shared PO context. Instead of all UEs uniformly monitoring all PO positions, each UE monitors only the specific PO positions relevant to its parameter. This localized monitoring approach reduces energy consumption for UEs that do not need to be paged while maintaining efficient resource usage for actual paging operations.