Satellite Measurement Feedback Configuration by Terminal Capability
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
In satellite communication systems, the long distance and wide coverage result in strong consistency of link quality between terminals and satellites, leading to unnecessary measurements by terminals, wastage of communication resources, and increased power consumption.
Innovation Solution
A measurement feedback mechanism is introduced where satellite network nodes determine and send measurement feedback configuration information to terminals based on their capability, optimizing measurement operations to reduce unnecessary measurements and resource waste.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If terminals perform link quality measurements in satellite communication systems, then network optimization can be achieved, but power consumption increases and communication resources are wasted due to strong link quality consistency
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by differentiating measurement requirements based on terminal capability. Terminals with measurement capability are configured to perform measurements while those without remain unaffected, creating localized optimization without system-wide overhead. This resolves the contradiction by making network optimization selective rather than universal, reducing overall power consumption while maintaining optimization benefits where needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements partial action by configuring measurements only for terminals that need them based on capability assessment. Instead of requiring all terminals to perform measurements, the system partially applies measurement feedback only to capable terminals, thereby reducing unnecessary power consumption and resource waste while still achieving network optimization for the subset of terminals that can benefit.
2Reliability
If all terminals perform link quality measurements, then network optimization is achieved, but communication resources are wasted due to unnecessary measurements
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies local quality by tailoring measurement configurations to individual terminal capabilities. Only terminals with measurement capability receive measurement feedback configuration, while others operate without it. This localized approach ensures network optimization is achieved only where beneficial, avoiding waste of communication resources on terminals that cannot or do not need to perform measurements.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements partial action by selectively enabling measurement feedback only for capable terminals. The network device assesses terminal capability and applies measurements partially to those who need them, rather than universally to all terminals. This reduces communication resource consumption by eliminating unnecessary measurements from incapable terminals while maintaining optimization effectiveness.
3Reliability
If measurement feedback is configured for all terminals, then comprehensive network optimization is achieved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The network device implements universality by using a single capability information acquisition mechanism that works for all terminals, regardless of whether they have measurement capability. The same configuration flow and assessment method are applied universally, simplifying the overall system architecture. This resolves the complexity contradiction by maintaining a unified, simple configuration process that adapts to different terminal types without requiring multiple specialized handling mechanisms.
Data Source
AI summary
A measurement feedback method includes: receiving, by a network device, capability information of a terminal and, in response to the capability information of the terminal, determining, by the network device, measurement feedback configuration information for the terminal; and sending, by the network device, the measurement feedback configuration information to the terminal.