Terminal Capability Reporting for 5G Scheduling Efficiency

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional communication systems face inefficiencies in reporting terminal capabilities for devices supporting multiple configuration parameters, particularly in 5G systems, which can impact communication efficiency and scheduling.

Innovation Solution

A method where a terminal device generates and sends terminal capability information to a network device, indicating its capabilities under different parameter configurations, including basic parameter sets and carrier bandwidths, using RRC signaling to facilitate more effective scheduling and improve communication efficiency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a terminal device supports multiple configuration parameters in 5G systems, then the terminal capability becomes more versatile and adaptable, but the complexity of reporting terminal capability information increases and communication efficiency deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveterminal capabilityVSAvoidcapability reporting complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The terminal capability information is segmented into multiple parts corresponding to different basic parameter sets. Each part reports capabilities for a specific parameter configuration, allowing the network to selectively process only relevant segments based on the chosen configuration, thereby reducing overall reporting complexity while maintaining versatility

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The capability reporting is extended into a new dimension by organizing it according to different basic parameter set configurations. This multi-dimensional structure allows the terminal to report capabilities across multiple configuration scenarios simultaneously, enabling the network to efficiently select appropriate capabilities without overwhelming complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Productivity

If conventional terminal capability reporting methods are used, then the implementation is simple, but communication efficiency deteriorates due to lack of consideration for multiple parameter configurations

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication efficiencyVSAvoidimplementation simplicity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The terminal proactively reports capability information for multiple basic parameter set configurations in advance, before the network actually needs to make scheduling decisions. This preliminary reporting eliminates the need for repeated capability inquiries and enables more efficient communication from the outset

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The network device receives comprehensive capability information and provides feedback by selecting and applying the most appropriate terminal capabilities based on the chosen basic parameter set. This feedback mechanism ensures optimal communication efficiency while maintaining implementation feasibility through automated capability selection

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentEP3445111B1Communication method, network equipment, and terminal equipment
Publication Date: 2023.05.24 GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP LTD
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AI summary

The embodiments of the invention provide a communication method, network equipment, and terminal equipment to enhance communication efficiency. The communication method comprises: terminal equipment generates terminal capability information indicative of a terminal capability and/or a supportability of the terminal equipment with respect to a second parameter when the terminal equipment is configured with a first parameter; and the terminal equipment transmits, to network equipment, the terminal capability information.