SCell PUCCH De-configuration with PHR Triggering

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Solution Overview

Problem

In carrier aggregation systems, there is a need for an efficient method to de-configure a Secondary Cell (SCell) from its PUCCH resource, as existing methods do not adequately manage power headroom reporting when PUCCH is de-configured, leading to potential power imbalances and inefficient network operations.

Innovation Solution

A method where a User Equipment (UE) configured with at least one SCell with PUCCH resource triggers a Power Headroom Report (PHR) when the PUCCH resource is de-configured from one of the SCells, ensuring accurate power headroom information is reported to the network, even after de-configuration.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If PUCCH resource is de-configured from SCell, then device complexity is reduced, but power headroom reporting accuracy deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovePUCCH configuration complexityVSAvoidPower headroom reporting accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent triggers a Power Headroom Report (PHR) immediately when PUCCH resource de-configuration is initiated. This preliminary action ensures that the network receives updated power headroom information before the de-configuration takes effect, maintaining accurate power management throughout the transition process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements feedback by reporting power headroom information to the network after PUCCH de-configuration. This feedback mechanism allows the network to maintain accurate knowledge of the UE's power status, enabling proper resource allocation and power management decisions even as the configuration changes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Productivity

If PUCCH resource is de-configured from SCell, then network operation efficiency is improved, but power balance deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveNetwork operation efficiencyVSAvoidPower balance
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses feedback by reporting power headroom information to the network after PUCCH de-configuration. This enables the network to maintain accurate power balance knowledge, allowing it to optimize resource allocation and power management decisions in response to the configuration change.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the power headroom reporting parameter by triggering a PHR event when PUCCH de-configuration occurs. This parameter change ensures that the network receives updated power status information, enabling it to maintain optimal power balance despite changes in PUCCH configuration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Productivity

If PUCCH resource is de-configured from SCell, then resource management efficiency is improved, but information accuracy deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveResource management efficiencyVSAvoidPower headroom information accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The patent triggers a Power Headroom Report (PHR) immediately when PUCCH resource de-configuration is initiated. This preliminary action ensures that the network receives updated power headroom information before the de-configuration takes effect, preventing information loss during the transition.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements feedback by reporting power headroom information to the network after PUCCH de-configuration. This feedback mechanism ensures that the network maintains accurate and up-to-date power headroom information, preventing information loss and enabling informed resource management decisions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentEP3245829B1Method for de-configuring a scell from pucch resource in a carrier aggregation system and a device therefor
Publication Date: 2020.03.11 LG ELECTRONICS INC
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AI summary

The present invention relates to a wireless communication system. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method and a device for de-configuring a cell from PUCCH resource in a carrier aggregation system, the method comprising: configuring a Secondary Cell (SCell) with Physical Uplink Control Channel (PUCCH) resource; receiving a signaling indicating that the PUCCH resource is de-configured from the SCell; de-configuring the PUCCH resource from the SCell according to the signaling; and triggering a Power Headroom Reporting (PHR) when the PUCCH resource is de-configured from the SCell.