UE Location Reporting in Non-Terrestrial Networks

The patent segments the measurement reporting system into two distinct configurations: location-based event reporting and radio condition-based event reporting. This segmentation allows the system to handle different reporting needs separately, improving location reporting accuracy without overwhelming the system with complex unified configurations. Each configuration type addresses specific aspects of measurement reporting independently.

The patent changes the parameters of measurement reporting by introducing event-triggered reporting mechanisms with specific conditions (location-based events and radio condition-based events). This transforms the traditional continuous or periodic reporting into conditional reporting, thereby improving accuracy by reporting only when significant changes occur, while managing complexity through well-defined trigger conditions.

The patent applies partial action by implementing event-triggered reporting that activates only when specific conditions are met (location-based or radio condition-based events). Instead of continuous comprehensive reporting, the system performs measurements and reports only when necessary, thereby maintaining handover management reliability while significantly reducing signaling overhead compared to exhaustive reporting methods.

The patent implements feedback mechanisms where the UE continuously monitors both location-based and radio condition-based parameters, and provides feedback reports to the network only when predefined events occur. This feedback approach ensures the network receives critical information for reliable handover management while minimizing unnecessary signaling transmissions that would increase overhead.