Terminal System Operating Mode Determination via Location and SSB
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing communication systems face errors in determining the system operating mode of terminals, particularly when the mode is based solely on the band, as licensing configurations can vary by region or situation.
Innovation Solution
A method for determining the system operating mode of a terminal that involves obtaining first information, such as geographical location or synchronization signal block (SSB) related information, to accurately determine whether the band is licensed or unlicensed, thereby avoiding mode errors.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the terminal determines the system operating mode based on the band only, then the determination process is simple, but system operating mode errors occur when licensing configurations vary by region or situation
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal performs preliminary actions by obtaining geographical location information and SSB related information before determining the system operating mode. This preliminary data collection enables accurate mode determination by providing context about the terminal's location and the detected signal environment, resolving the contradiction between reliability and complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces geographical location information and SSB related information as intermediary elements that mediate between the terminal and the system operating mode determination. These intermediaries provide additional context that enables accurate mode determination without requiring complex direct analysis, thus improving reliability while managing complexity.
2Measurement precision
If the terminal uses additional information such as geographical location and SSB related information for mode determination, then determination accuracy improves, but the information processing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by using the SSB related information for multiple purposes: it serves both as a synchronization signal for basic cellular operation and as an additional indicator for determining whether the band is licensed or unlicensed. This multi-functionality improves measurement precision without proportionally increasing processing complexity, as the same signal serves multiple determination functions.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the system supports multiple operating modes with regional licensing variations, then system adaptability improves, but the risk of mode determination errors increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by using geographical location information to determine the appropriate system operating mode specific to each region. Instead of applying a universal mode determination rule, the system adapts the mode selection based on the terminal's specific location, where different regions may have different licensing configurations. This resolves the contradiction by making the determination process both adaptable to regional variations and reliable through location-specific accuracy.
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AI summary
Embodiments of the present invention provide a method for determining a system operating mode and a terminal, and the method includes: obtaining first information, where the first information is information detected or received by the terminal; and determining a system operating mode of the terminal in a first band based on the first information, where the system operating mode includes a licensed mode and an unlicensed mode.