Sensing Mode Switching for Adaptive Communication Sensing Services

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing communication sensing technologies face challenges in meeting the requirements of sensing services in a flexible manner, particularly in switching sensing modes and updating parameter configurations to adapt to changing conditions or device capabilities.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus for switching sensing information by transmitting indication information to target devices, allowing for flexible switching of sensing modes and parameter configurations using RRC, MAC-CE, or DCI signaling, with support for multiple sensing modes and adaptive sensing role determination.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If sensing mode switching is implemented to meet diverse sensing service requirements, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesensing service adaptabilityVSAvoidsensing mode management complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic sensing mode switching where the network device can flexibly transition between different sensing modes (first sensing mode with full functionality and second sensing mode with reduced functionality) based on real-time service requirements. This dynamic adjustment allows the system to adapt to varying sensing needs while managing complexity through controlled state transitions rather than maintaining all capabilities simultaneously.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes key parameters including sensing signal transmission configuration, echo signal reception configuration, and processing capability parameters to switch between sensing modes. By modifying these parameters dynamically, the system achieves adaptability for different sensing services while avoiding the need for completely separate system configurations, thereby managing complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple sensing modes are supported with full parameter configurations, then sensing service versatility is improved, but signaling overhead increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesensing mode coverageVSAvoidsignaling overhead
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts and separates the essential sensing functionality from the full sensing mode configuration. The second sensing mode is designed to perform basic sensing tasks with reduced parameter configurations, extracting only the necessary elements for minimal viable sensing operation. This reduces signaling overhead by transmitting fewer parameters while maintaining core sensing capabilities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically adjusts parameter configuration transmission based on the selected sensing mode. When operating in the second sensing mode, the network device transmits reduced parameter configurations compared to the first sensing mode. This dynamic parameter transmission adapts to service requirements and significantly reduces signaling overhead while maintaining versatility through mode switching.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Adaptability or versatility

If sensing mode switching is performed frequently to adapt to changing conditions, then sensing service flexibility is improved, but switching time and system stability are worsened

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesensing service flexibilityVSAvoidmode switching time
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs preliminary configuration setup where the network device pre-configures multiple sensing modes and their associated parameters before actual sensing operations begin. This preliminary action allows the system to switch between modes more quickly during operation, as the configuration framework is already established, reducing the time penalty associated with frequent mode switching.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements dynamic mode switching with optimized transition mechanisms that minimize disruption to ongoing sensing operations. By designing the switching mechanism to be dynamic and efficient, the system can adapt to changing conditions while limiting the time loss during transitions, maintaining both flexibility and operational continuity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentEP4712395A1Sensing information switching method and apparatus, chip, module device, and storage medium
Publication Date: 2026.03.18 SPREADTRUM COMMUNICATION (SHANGHAI) CO LTD
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AI summary

The present application discloses a sensing information switching method and apparatus, a chip, a module device, and a storage medium. The method comprises: sending first indication information to a target device, the target device being a terminal device or a second access network device; wherein the first indication information indicates a first sensing mode, the first sensing mode being a sensing mode updated by a first sensing service; or, the first indication information indicates parameter configuration information updated by a second sensing mode, the second sensing mode being a sensing mode used for executing the first sensing service; or, the first indication information indicates, for the first sensing service, effective condition information of one or more sensing modes; or, the first indication information indicates, for the first sensing service, switching condition information for switching from a third sensing mode to a fourth sensing mode. The method of the present application can switch the sensing mode of a sensing service, or update the parameter configuration information of a sensing mode, thereby flexibly satisfying the requirements of the sensing service.