5G TRS and SS-Block Multiplexing for Accurate RSRP Tracking

The patent segments the multiplexing approach by providing separate configuration mechanisms for TRS and SS-blocks. The network can independently configure TRS resources (time, frequency, density) separate from SS-block resources, allowing optimization of each signal type's placement to maintain measurement accuracy while achieving efficient resource utilization through coordinated segmentation across the bandwidth.

The patent extends the multiplexing solution from a single-dimensional frequency allocation to multi-dimensional configuration across time, frequency, and density dimensions. By controlling TRS density and periodicity independently, the system achieves resource efficiency in the frequency domain while maintaining measurement accuracy through appropriate time-domain spacing and density adjustments in other dimensions.

The patent implements dynamic TRS configuration where transmission parameters (density, periodicity, time/frequency resources) are adaptively adjusted based on UE-specific conditions such as beam changes, DRX patterns, and channel characteristics. This dynamic approach maintains reliable tracking performance for each UE while avoiding the complexity of uniform high-density TRS transmission to all UEs, as resources are allocated only where and when needed.

The patent changes key transmission parameters (density, periodicity, time offset, frequency offset) based on UE triggers and network conditions. When a UE experiences beam changes or enters long DRX periods, the network adjusts TRS parameters specifically for that UE to maintain tracking reliability, rather than increasing system-wide TRS density, thereby reducing overall system complexity while preserving individual UE performance.

The patent applies partial action by configuring TRS at variable densities rather than uniform high density across all time and frequency resources. The network provides minimum sufficient TRS density for reliable tracking while using UE-specific triggers (beam changes, DRX events) to activate additional TRS transmissions only when needed, achieving accurate tracking without the resource overhead of continuous high-density TRS transmission.

The patent implements periodic TRS transmission with configurable periodicity that adapts to UE conditions. During normal operation, TRS is transmitted at a baseline periodicity that maintains tracking accuracy. When UE triggers occur (beam changes, long DRX), the periodicity is temporarily reduced (density increased) for that specific UE, achieving reliable tracking only when necessary rather than continuously, thus reducing overall resource overhead.