RRM Stage Control Using Main Radio and Low-Power Receiver

The patent segments the radio receiver into two distinct components: a Low-power Receiver (LR) for basic RRM measurements and a Main Radio (MR) for full communication functionality. The LR handles synchronization signal detection and basic RRM measurements in idle/inactive modes, while the MR remains dormant or partially active. This segmentation allows the system to maintain essential RRM capabilities through the LR while significantly reducing power consumption by keeping the MR deactivated or relaxed during periods when full communication functionality is not required.

The patent implements dynamic control mechanisms that allow the system to transition between different operational states based on network conditions and requirements. The network can dynamically configure the LR's RRM measurement capabilities and trigger MR activation when needed. This dynamic approach enables the system to adapt its complexity level - using only the simple LR for basic operations during power-saving modes, and activating the more capable MR when full RRM functionality is required, thus managing complexity on-demand rather than requiring full complexity continuously.

The patent introduces the Low-power Receiver (LR) as an intermediary component that bridges the gap between power-saving requirements and accurate RRM measurements. The LR is specifically designed and configured to perform essential RRM measurement functions with adequate precision for idle and inactive modes. When the LR detects conditions requiring higher precision or full RRM functionality, it can trigger the MR to activate and take over measurement tasks. This intermediary approach allows the system to maintain acceptable measurement accuracy through the LR while keeping power consumption low, with the MR serving as a backup for high-precision requirements.