Terminal Measurement State Switching for RLM and BFD Power Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional communication terminals have a fixed measurement state, leading to poor measurement capability and inefficient power consumption.

Innovation Solution

The terminal adjusts its measurement state and processes counters or timers related to RLM or BFD measurements, allowing for resetting, continuing, or stopping, thereby improving measurement capability and reducing power consumption.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If the terminal stays in one measurement state, then the device complexity is reduced, but the measurement capability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemeasurement capabilityVSAvoidmeasurement state management
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic measurement state adjustment by introducing multiple measurement states (first measurement state with higher capability and second measurement state with lower capability) that can be switched based on communication conditions. The terminal dynamically transitions between these states to optimize measurement capability while managing complexity through state-based control rather than continuous adjustment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Measurement precision

If the terminal performs continuous measurements, then the measurement capability is improved, but the power consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemeasurement capabilityVSAvoidpower consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements periodic measurement actions by introducing timers that control when measurements occur in different states. In the first measurement state, measurements are performed more frequently with shorter timer intervals, while in the second measurement state, measurements are performed less frequently with longer timer intervals, optimizing the balance between measurement capability and power consumption through time-based periodic control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

3Measurement precision

If the terminal adjusts measurement state frequently, then the measurement capability is improved, but the loss of time increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemeasurement capabilityVSAvoidstate transition time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring measurement parameters, timer values, and state transition conditions before actual measurement needs arise. The terminal evaluates communication conditions against pre-defined criteria and transitions between measurement states based on pre-established rules, avoiding ad-hoc decision-making and reducing the time lost during state transitions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS12382329B2Measurement processing method and terminal
Publication Date: 2025.08.05 VIVO MOBILE COMM CO LTD
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AI summary

Embodiments of this disclosure provide a measurement processing method and a terminal. The method includes: adjusting a measurement state of a measurement, and processing at least one of a counter or a timer that are related to the measurement, where the measurement includes a measurement of at least one of RLM or BFD, and the processing includes: resetting, continuing to run, or stopping.