Sensing Information Reporting Events to Reduce Network Overhead

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Solution Overview

Problem

Sensing functionalities in 3GPP networks result in large redundant sensing measurements, leading to increased data and signaling overhead due to periodic transmission.

Innovation Solution

Implementing a method for reporting sensing information using a sensing information reporting event, which includes receiving and sending configuration information to determine when sensing information meets specific criteria, thereby reducing unnecessary overhead.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If periodic transmission of sensing measurements is implemented, then sensing functionalities are supported in the network, but data and signaling overhead increases due to large number of redundant measurements

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesensing functionality supportVSAvoiddata and signaling overhead
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts only the essential sensing measurements that meet specific reporting criteria (such as threshold-based conditions or event-triggered conditions) from the complete set of periodic sensing measurements. By taking out only the necessary measurements for reporting rather than transmitting all periodic measurements, the solution reduces data overhead while maintaining reliable sensing functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

Instead of transmitting all periodic sensing measurements (excessive action), the patent applies partial action by selectively reporting only those measurements that satisfy predefined conditions. This partial reporting approach reduces the quantity of transmitted data while still providing sufficient sensing information for network operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

2Loss of information

If all sensing measurements are transmitted periodically, then complete sensing information is available, but unnecessary overhead is generated due to redundant data

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesensing information completenessVSAvoidtransmission overhead
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the reporting parameters by introducing conditional reporting criteria (such as threshold values, event triggers, or selection based on measurement type). Instead of using a fixed periodic transmission parameter, the system dynamically adjusts what gets reported based on whether measurements meet the changed parameters, thereby reducing energy waste from transmitting redundant information while preserving necessary sensing data.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Measurement precision

If sensing measurements are reported frequently, then real-time sensing accuracy is improved, but resource utilization deteriorates due to increased overhead

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesensing measurement accuracyVSAvoidresource utilization
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements feedback-based reporting where the transmission of sensing measurements is controlled by feedback conditions (such as whether measurements exceed thresholds or meet event criteria). This feedback mechanism ensures that measurements are reported with sufficient accuracy and timeliness when needed, while avoiding unnecessary transmissions that would reduce resource utilization efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentEP4607991A1Sensing information reporting method and device
Publication Date: 2025.08.27 GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure relates to a method for reporting sensing information and devices. The method includes the following. A terminal device receives first configuration information, where the first configuration information indicates a sensing information reporting event. In the embodiments of the present disclosure, using the sensing information reporting event helps to more reasonably report sensing information, thereby reducing unnecessary overhead for reporting.