Positioning Reference Signal Release for 5G Cell Capacity
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Solution Overview
Problem
The issue of resource waste and capacity impact in 5G wireless communication networks due to unreleased positioning reference signal resources, leading to inefficient utilization of cell capacity.
Innovation Solution
A communication method where a first network device sends a message to a first access network device to release a positioning reference signal resource, allowing the access network device to free up resources and avoid capacity impact.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the positioning reference signal resource is always occupied (not released), then the terminal device can maintain positioning functionality, but the cell capacity is affected and resources are wasted
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic resource management by introducing a release mechanism for positioning reference signal resources. The access network device receives indication information to release the positioning reference signal resource when the terminal device is released, re-applies for, or updates the resource. This transforms the static resource occupation into a dynamic state where resources are allocated and released based on actual positioning needs, thereby resolving the contradiction between maintaining positioning reliability and improving cell capacity.
2Measurement precision
If the positioning reference signal resource is always occupied, then positioning accuracy is maintained, but resource utilization is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the discarding and recovering principle by releasing positioning reference signal resources when they are no longer needed. The access network device receives indication information to release the resource when the terminal device releases, re-applies for, or updates the positioning reference signal resource. This allows the system to discard occupied resources and recover them for other uses, improving overall resource utilization while maintaining positioning accuracy when needed.
3Duration of action of stationary object
If the positioning reference signal resource is always occupied, then the terminal device can continuously perform positioning, but interference increases and resource efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements periodic resource allocation through a release mechanism. Instead of continuous occupation, the positioning reference signal resource is allocated periodically based on terminal device needs. The access network device receives indication information to release the resource at appropriate intervals when the terminal device releases, re-applies for, or updates the resource. This periodic action reduces continuous interference while maintaining positioning capability when required.
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AI summary
Embodiments of this application disclose a communication method and a related apparatus, so that a first network device sends a first message to a first access network device, to indicate the first access network device to release a first positioning reference signal resource. In this way, the first positioning reference signal resource is released. The method in embodiments of this application includes: A first network device generates a first message, where the first message indicates to release a first positioning reference signal resource, the first positioning reference signal resource is a to-be-released positioning reference signal resource in a first positioning area, and the first access network device is an access network device in the first positioning area. The first network device sends the first message to the first access network device.