Terminal Device Interruption Window Configuration for Seamless Measurements
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current UE architectures face challenges in performing measurements without gaps, as they require flexibility in interruption locations, which existing solutions like Network Controlled Small Gap (NCSG) do not adequately provide, leading to unpredictable network performance.
Innovation Solution
A terminal device determines parameters for interruption windows, allowing interruptions during these windows to occur randomly, enabling flexibility in interruption locations while minimizing impact on active component carriers, and communicates these parameters to the network device for efficient resource scheduling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If measurements are performed without gaps using existing solutions like NCSG, then measurement continuity is improved, but flexibility in interruption locations is insufficient leading to unpredictable network performance
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic interruption windows that can be flexibly positioned and sized based on UE capabilities and network conditions. The network device configures multiple interruption windows with different parameters (time locations, durations) allowing the system to adaptively select the most suitable interruption pattern, thereby providing both measurement continuity and flexibility in interruption locations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameters of interruption windows (time positions, durations, frequencies) to achieve different measurement scenarios. By adjusting these parameters dynamically, the system can accommodate various UE architectures and network conditions while maintaining measurement continuity and achieving predictable network performance.
2Adaptability or versatility
If interruption windows are configured for measurements, then flexibility in interruption locations is improved, but data communication interruptions may occur during measurement windows
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the measurement process into specific interruption windows separated from normal data communication periods. By confining interruptions to these designated windows with controlled durations and positions, the system achieves flexibility in interruption locations while minimizing impact on overall data communication continuity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs periodic interruption windows that occur at predetermined intervals and positions. This periodic structure allows the system to plan and manage interruptions in advance, providing flexibility in location while ensuring that data communication can reliably continue during non-interruption periods.
3Adaptability or versatility
If UE determines interruption window parameters autonomously, then adaptability to UE capabilities is improved, but coordination with network device becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the UE reports its capabilities and preferred interruption parameters to the network device, and the network device responds with configured interruption window parameters. This bidirectional feedback loop enables the system to adapt to UE capabilities while maintaining coordinated control and reducing complexity through structured information exchange.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent allows the UE to autonomously determine and report its preferred interruption window parameters based on its own capabilities and measurement requirements. The UE essentially serves itself by self-assessing its needs and communicating them to the network, reducing the coordination complexity while maintaining high adaptability to UE-specific characteristics.
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AI summary
Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to the procedure for measurements without gaps and with interruptions as well as the related parameters. A terminal device determines at least one parameter of at least one interruption window, wherein an interruption of data communication between a network device and the terminal device is allowed to occur during the at least one interruption window. The terminal device performs one or more measurements during a measurement window associated with the at least one interruption window. It is possible to provide capabilities of the terminal device on interruptions.