UE Multi-Configuration Switching for Adaptive Wireless Functions
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Solution Overview
Problem
The increasing demand for wireless communications in next-generation radio systems like 5G NR requires improved flexibility and configurability to accommodate various use cases, but existing technologies lack efficient mechanisms for dynamic adjustment of wireless network functionalities.
Innovation Solution
A user equipment (UE) is equipped with the ability to receive multiple configuration sets, allowing it to switch between default and preferred settings based on condition changes, and autonomously or with network feedback, to optimize AI/ML functionalities such as beam management and channel state information estimation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple configuration sets are provided for AI/ML functionality, then adaptability to changing conditions is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The configuration is divided into multiple discrete configuration sets (first configuration set, second configuration set, etc.), each containing specific parameter values suitable for different conditions. This segmentation allows the UE to select appropriate configurations without managing a single complex configuration space.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables dynamic switching between different configuration sets based on changing conditions. The UE can transition from one configuration set to another in response to detected condition changes, making the system adaptable without requiring complete reconfiguration.
2Speed
If dynamic configuration switching is enabled, then responsiveness to condition changes is improved, but signaling overhead increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple configuration sets are pre-provided and stored at the UE before actual use. When condition changes occur, the UE can quickly switch between pre-configured sets rather than receiving complete reconfiguration signals, reducing signaling overhead while maintaining responsiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts essential configuration information into separate, identifiable configuration sets that can be independently selected. This extraction allows the network to signal only the configuration set index rather than complete configuration parameters, reducing signaling overhead.
3Adaptability or versatility
If configuration sets are provided for different use cases, then functionality versatility is improved, but ease of operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The UE autonomously determines when to switch between configuration sets by detecting condition changes locally. This self-service approach eliminates the need for continuous network intervention or manual configuration selection, maintaining ease of operation while providing versatile functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates feedback mechanisms where the UE reports detected condition changes to the network, which then provides appropriate configuration set indications. This feedback loop enables versatile functionality while keeping the operation simple through automated response to user conditions.
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AI summary
A user equipment (UE) that includes one or more non-transitory computer-readable media storing one or more computer-executable instructions for configuring a functionality to the UE and at least one processor coupled to the one or more non-transitory computer-readable media is provided. The processor is configured to receive several configuration sets for the functionality of the UE from a network node. The configuration sets include a first configuration set that is either a default configuration set or a preferred configuration set. The processor is configured to configure the functionality to the UE using the first configuration set. The processor is configured to determine a change in a condition associated with the configured functionality of the UE and configure the functionality to the UE using a second configuration set in the several configuration sets. The second configuration set being different from the first configuration set.