Reference Configuration Management for Layer 1 Mobility

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current communication technologies lack efficient methods for configuring reference configuration information, particularly in the context of Layer 1/Layer 2-triggered mobility (LTM) and selective activation of cell groups, which are incremental configurations requiring separate management but lack clear configuration processes.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus for configuring reference configuration information, involving the receipt and processing of messages that carry reference configuration information for specified mobility operations, including LTM and selective activation of cell groups, with parameters for setup, release, or deletion, and conditional presence based on terminal state, to enhance configuration efficiency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If reference configuration information is managed separately for LTM and selective activation of cell groups, then configuration flexibility and mobility operation efficiency are improved, but configuration complexity and management difficulty increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconfiguration flexibilityVSAvoidconfiguration management complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the reference configuration into separate reference configuration information for different mobility operations (LTM and selective activation of cell groups). Each mobility operation has its own dedicated reference configuration, allowing independent management and flexible configuration without interference between operations, thus resolving the contradiction between flexibility and complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent establishes a unified reference configuration management mechanism that serves multiple mobility operations simultaneously. The reference configuration information structure is designed to be universally applicable across different mobility scenarios, enabling efficient management while maintaining operation-specific customization, thereby balancing flexibility and complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Productivity

If complete candidate configuration information is generated for each mobility operation, then mobility operation efficiency is improved, but configuration processing time and resource consumption increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemobility operation efficiencyVSAvoidconfiguration processing time
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent pre-configures reference configuration information for mobility operations in advance. The network device configures reference configuration information before mobility operations are executed, allowing the terminal to store and retrieve this information quickly during actual mobility events, thereby reducing real-time processing time while maintaining complete configuration availability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent combines the configuration of reference configuration information with the configuration of candidate configurations for mobility operations. By merging these configuration processes and using a unified management mechanism, the system reduces redundant processing steps and resource consumption while still generating complete candidate configuration information when needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Adaptability or versatility

If reference configuration information is configured with setup/release parameters, then configuration adaptability is improved, but configuration processing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconfiguration adaptabilityVSAvoidconfiguration processing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces dynamic configuration parameters (setup and release) to the reference configuration information structure. These parameters allow the reference configuration to be dynamically activated or deactivated based on operational needs, providing flexibility and adaptability. The dynamic nature of these parameters is managed through standardized processing procedures, balancing adaptability with processing complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentEP4693990A1Configuration method and apparatus for reference configuration information
Publication Date: 2026.02.11 BEIJING XIAOMI MOBILE SOFTWARE CO LTD
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AI summary

Embodiments of the present application disclose a configuration method and apparatus for reference configuration information, which can be applied to the technical field of communications. The method comprises: a terminal can receive a first message of a network device, wherein the first message carries reference configuration information, and the reference configuration information is used for a candidate configuration of a specified mobility operation, so that a configuration of reference configuration information of a candidate configuration of at least one specified mobility operation is realized, complete candidate configuration information of the at least one specified mobility operation is conveniently generated and is used for mobility operation processing, the configuration efficiency of the reference configuration information is improved, and the mobility operation efficiency is improved.