Terminal Measurement Scheduling Under Dual-Network Resource Conflicts

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Solution Overview

Problem

When a terminal device with multiple universal subscriber identity modules accesses different networks simultaneously, resource conflicts occur, leading to measurement failures and communication interruptions due to network state changes, affecting mobility and communication reliability.

Innovation Solution

The terminal device cancels conflicting measurement objects and communicates resource conflicts to the network, allowing it to prioritize and adjust measurement configurations to ensure uninterrupted data transmission in one network while maintaining mobility.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If the terminal device measures all configured measurement objects, then measurement completeness is improved, but resource conflicts with the second network increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemeasurement completenessVSAvoidcommunication reliability

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The terminal device performs partial measurement by selectively measuring only those measurement objects that do not conflict with resources allocated to the second network. This partial action approach ensures that measurement activities are performed to the extent possible without compromising the reliability of the second network communication.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Solution Approach 2:

The terminal device dynamically adjusts its measurement behavior based on the network state of the second network. When resources are available, it performs measurements; when conflicts arise, it suspends or cancels measurements. This dynamic adaptation allows the system to balance measurement completeness with communication reliability in real-time.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If the terminal device accesses multiple networks simultaneously, then network versatility is improved, but resource conflicts between networks increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenetwork versatilityVSAvoidresource management complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The terminal device segments its resource usage by separating measurement activities from data transmission activities in time and frequency domains. It divides available resources into measurement resources and communication resources, allowing simultaneous access to multiple networks while managing complexity through structured resource allocation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The terminal device implements feedback mechanisms to monitor resource usage and network states across multiple networks. Based on this feedback, it dynamically adjusts measurement configurations and resource allocation to prevent conflicts, thereby maintaining network versatility while controlling resource management complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

3Reliability

If the terminal device cancels measurement on conflicting objects, then communication reliability is improved, but measurement completeness deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecommunication reliabilityVSAvoidmeasurement completeness

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The terminal device converts the harmful effect of resource conflicts into a beneficial outcome by using the conflict detection mechanism to intelligently adjust measurement configurations. Instead of simply losing measurement data, the system uses conflict information to optimize resource allocation, prioritize critical measurements, and improve overall communication reliability while maintaining essential measurement capabilities.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

4Reliability

If the terminal device prioritizes data transmission in one network, then communication reliability is improved, but mobility management in the first network deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata transmission reliabilityVSAvoidmobility management

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The terminal device employs periodic measurement cycles for mobility management in the first network, even when prioritizing data transmission in the second network. By performing measurements at periodic intervals rather than continuously, it maintains mobility management capability while minimizing resource consumption and ensuring reliable data transmission during active periods.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #19Periodic action

Data Source

PatentUS20260032501A1Measurement method and apparatus

Publication Date: 2026.01.29 HUAWEI TECH CO LTD

AI summary

This application provides a measurement method and an apparatus. The method includes: A terminal device receives a first measurement configuration from a first network device in a first network, where the first measurement configuration indicates to measure the M measurement objects, and M is an integer greater than 0. The terminal device may cancel measurement on at least one of the M measurement objects, where a resource used to measure the at least one measurement object conflicts with a resource used by the terminal device in a second network. According to the foregoing method, when the first network indicates, to the terminal device, the M measurement objects that need to be measured, the terminal device determines that there is a measurement object in the M measurement objects that has a resource conflict with the second network.