User Equipment Connected Mode Measurement Prioritization
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Solution Overview
Problem
User equipment (UE) lacks the capability to prioritize measurements based on connection type in connected mode, leading to inefficient performance and poor battery life and mobility failures.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus where the UE determines its connection type and prioritizes measurement reports accordingly, using a processor and transceiver to optimize channel estimation and report configurations based on the type of traffic exchanged with the network.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Use of energy by moving object
If the UE performs all connected mode measurements without prioritization, then measurement completeness is maintained, but battery consumption increases and measurement efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The UE dynamically adjusts measurement prioritization based on connection type. When connected mode measurements are configured, the UE determines the connection type (e.g., voice, data, signaling) and applies dynamic prioritization rules to adjust which measurements are performed and at what priority level, rather than statically performing all measurements regardless of connection context
Solution Approach 2:
The UE applies different measurement prioritization strategies to different measurement types based on their local importance to the specific connection type. For example, voice connections may prioritize measurements related to voice quality and handover, while data connections may prioritize throughput-related measurements, ensuring each measurement type receives appropriate attention based on local needs
2Duration of action of stationary object
If the UE performs all connected mode measurements without prioritization, then measurement coverage is maintained, but battery life deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically determines connection type and adjusts measurement prioritization in real-time to maintain mobility performance. The UE monitors connection characteristics and adapts measurement configurations dynamically, ensuring that critical mobility-related measurements are maintained while non-critical measurements are reduced or deferred to preserve battery life
Solution Approach 2:
The UE extracts and prioritizes only the essential measurements needed for maintaining mobility performance based on connection type. By identifying and separating critical measurements from non-critical ones, the system maintains reliability for handover and mobility functions while reducing overall measurement burden to extend battery life
3Measurement precision
If the UE performs all connected mode measurements without prioritization, then measurement accuracy is maintained, but energy efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The UE applies quality-based prioritization to measurements, ensuring that measurements critical to the specific connection type maintain high accuracy while less critical measurements can be performed with reduced precision or lower frequency. This local quality adjustment optimizes the balance between measurement accuracy and energy consumption based on what each measurement type contributes to connection performance
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AI summary
A method is disclosed where a user equipment (“UE”) determines that the UE is in a connected mode. The UE then determines a connection type of the connected mode and prioritizes a measurement report based on the connection type. The method may also be performed by an integrated circuit of the UE.