Secondary Cell Activation Using Timed Reference Signal Measurement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wireless communication systems face inefficiencies in the activation of secondary cells due to lengthy activation timelines, which can be exacerbated by the need for precise timing and multiple procedural steps, leading to increased latency and power consumption.
Innovation Solution
The method involves determining and measuring reference signals based on specific timing for secondary cell activation, optimizing the process to reduce activation time and improve efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If traditional secondary cell activation procedures are used with multiple procedural steps and precise timing requirements, then measurement precision and reliability are improved, but activation time and device complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The network configures the UE with reference signal resources and measurement timing configurations in advance before activation is needed. This preliminary setup allows the UE to have measurement capabilities ready, eliminating the need for extensive setup procedures during actual activation and reducing overall activation time while maintaining measurement precision
2Measurement precision
If traditional secondary cell activation procedures are used with multiple procedural steps, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity and energy consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and separates the measurement configuration from the activation procedure itself. By configuring reference signal resources and measurement parameters independently in advance, the actual activation process is simplified to triggering pre-configured measurements, reducing procedural complexity while maintaining measurement precision through dedicated reference signal resources
3Measurement precision
If traditional secondary cell activation procedures are used with multiple procedural steps, then measurement precision is improved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The network configures periodic reference signal transmissions with specific periodicities and timing relationships. This periodic structure allows the UE to perform measurements efficiently at predetermined intervals without continuous monitoring, reducing power consumption while maintaining measurement precision through regularly spaced reference signal opportunities
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AI summary
Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a user equipment (UE) may determine a timing for a reference signal measurement. The UE may measure, for a secondary cell activation procedure, a reference signal based at least in part on determining the timing for the reference signal measurement. Numerous other aspects are provided.