Method, device and computer-readable storage medium for unifying the priorities of neighbouring cells

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Solution Overview

Problem

In 5G networks, there is a need to unify the frequency point priorities for different cells supporting the same slice, as existing methods do not effectively address the varying priorities of cells at the same frequency point.

Innovation Solution

A method for wireless communication where a terminal device determines a first frequency point priority based on a first rule, which can include network indication, predefined manner, or averaging the priorities of different cells, to unify the frequency point priorities for cells supporting the same slice.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If different cells at the same frequency point have different reselection priorities, then each cell can be optimized for its specific slice requirements, but the frequency point priorities become inconsistent and difficult to manage

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveslice-specific cell reselection capabilityVSAvoidfrequency point priority management
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple cell-specific priority values into a single unified frequency point priority value. The terminal device collects priority information from multiple cells supporting the same slice at the same frequency point and determines a unified priority that represents all these cells, thereby simplifying management while preserving slice-specific optimization capabilities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The unified frequency point priority serves multiple cells simultaneously, acting as a universal priority value that applies to all cells supporting the same slice at the given frequency point. This multi-functional approach eliminates the need for separate priority management for each cell while maintaining adaptability to slice requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Device complexity

If unified frequency point priority is implemented across different cells, then priority management is simplified, but the ability to optimize individual cell reselection behavior is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepriority management complexityVSAvoidindividual cell reselection optimization
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

While implementing unified frequency point priority at the frequency point level, the patent maintains local optimization capabilities by allowing the unified priority to be slice-specific. Each slice can have its own unified priority value, enabling local adaptation to different service requirements while keeping the overall management structure simplified.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

3Ease of operation

If multiple priority values are maintained for different cells at the same frequency point, then detailed cell-specific control is preserved, but the terminal device's processing and decision-making complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecell reselection control precisionVSAvoidterminal device processing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the essential priority information from multiple cell-specific values and consolidates it into a single unified frequency point priority value. This extraction process removes the complexity of managing multiple separate priority values while retaining the critical reselection control functionality needed for accurate cell selection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Data Source

PatentEP4266732B1Method, device and computer-readable storage medium for unifying the priorities of neighbouring cells
Publication Date: 2025.07.23 GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP LTD
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AI summary

Provided in the embodiments of the present application are a wireless communication method and device. The method comprises: for the same slicing and the same frequency point, determining a first frequency point priority of the frequency point according to a first rule, wherein the first rule comprises any one of the following: determining the first frequency point priority according to a network indication or a predefined mode; determining, by means of frequency points, the first frequency point priority on the basis of frequency point priorities of different cells; determining, by means of frequency points, the first frequency point priority on the basis of virtual frequency point priorities of different cells; and determining a traditional frequency point priority of the frequency point to be the first frequency point priority. In this way, for the same slicing and the same frequency point, a terminal device may determine a first frequency point priority of the frequency point according to a first rule.