Radio Capability Identifier Signaling for RACS Node Consistency

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Solution Overview

Problem

The mismatch between UE radio capability identifiers on the UE side and the network node side occurs when a UE moves between a network node not supporting RACS and a network node supporting RACS, leading to communication disruptions.

Innovation Solution

A method for transmitting a currently available radio capability identifier from the terminal device to the network node under specific conditions, ensuring consistency between UE and network node identifiers.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of information

If a UE uses a radio capability identifier allocated by operator network or manufacturer, then signaling optimization is achieved, but identifier mismatch occurs when moving between RACS-supporting and non-RACS-supporting network nodes

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesignaling optimizationVSAvoididentifier consistency
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic identifier management where the UE determines whether to send its radio capability identifier based on the target network node's RACS support status. When moving to a RACS-supporting node, the UE sends the identifier for optimization; when moving to a non-RACS node, the UE withholds the identifier to maintain compatibility, thus dynamically adapting to different network conditions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the parameter of identifier transmission behavior based on network node capabilities. The UE modifies its signaling behavior (whether to include the radio capability identifier) according to the target network node's RACS support status, transforming a static identifier usage into a conditional parameter that adapts to network requirements

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If a UE sends radio capability identifier to all network nodes, then identifier consistency is maintained, but signaling overhead increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveidentifier consistencyVSAvoidsignaling overhead
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by differentiating the treatment of radio capability identifier transmission based on the specific network node's characteristics. Instead of uniformly sending the identifier to all nodes, the UE selectively transmits the identifier only to RACS-supporting network nodes, optimizing signaling for each local network context

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentEP4033796B1Radio capability id transmission method, terminal device, and network node
Publication Date: 2025.10.29 VIVO MOBILE COMM CO LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure provides a method for transmitting a radio capability identifier, a terminal device, and a network node. The method includes: sending a currently available first radio capability identifier of a terminal device to a network node in a case that a network node change-related condition is satisfied.