Terminal NCSG Signaling for Reduced Measurement Interruption
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing communication systems face challenges in reducing data interruption time during reference signal measurements, particularly in scenarios where Network Controlled Small Gaps (NCSG) are not adequately supported or reported by terminal devices, leading to prolonged data transmission disruptions.
Innovation Solution
The terminal device sends first indication information to indicate its supported NCSG configuration, allowing the network device to adaptively configure measurements, thereby reducing data interruption time by utilizing NCSG, which requires only a short interruption for radio frequency chain adjustments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If measurement gap is used for reference signal measurement, then measurement can be performed, but data transmission is interrupted
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the measurement gap configuration adaptive and reconfigurable. The network device dynamically adjusts measurement gap parameters based on terminal capabilities and measurement requirements, transitioning from static to dynamic gap configuration to minimize data transmission interruption while enabling reference signal measurement.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes measurement gap parameters (such as gap duration, periodicity, and offset) to optimize the balance between measurement accuracy and data transmission continuity. By adjusting these parameters based on terminal capabilities and network conditions, the system reduces interruption time while maintaining measurement precision.
2Measurement precision
If measurement gap duration is extended to ensure measurement accuracy, then measurement precision improves, but data interruption time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies partial action by configuring measurement gaps that are sufficient but not excessive for measurement requirements. Instead of using fixed long-duration gaps, the system configures minimal necessary gap durations based on terminal capabilities and measurement needs, achieving adequate measurement accuracy with reduced data interruption.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts measurement gap duration based on real-time requirements, using shorter gaps when measurement accuracy is sufficiently achieved and extending only when necessary, thereby minimizing overall data interruption time while maintaining required measurement precision.
3Device complexity
If terminal device does not report NCSG capability, then configuration is simpler, but data interruption time cannot be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces feedback by having terminal devices report their NCSG (Network Controlled Small Gap) capabilities to the network device. This capability feedback enables the network to configure appropriate small measurement gaps for terminals that support NCSG, reducing data interruption time while maintaining manageable configuration complexity through structured capability reporting.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments terminal devices into groups based on their NCSG capability support. Terminals are classified as NCSG-capable or non-capable, allowing the network to apply different measurement gap configurations to different segments, thereby reducing data interruption for capable terminals without complicating the overall configuration system.
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AI summary
The present application relates to an information transmission method, a terminal device, a network device, a chip, a computer-readable storage medium, a computer program product and a computer program. The method comprises: when supporting a network control small gap (NCSG), a terminal device sending first indication information to a network device, wherein the first indication information is used for indicating configuration information of the NCSG supported by the terminal device. By means of the embodiments of the present application, the data interruption time during measurement can be reduced.