UE Measurement Availability Signaling for Faster Dual Connectivity

The patent performs measurements in idle/inactive mode before connection setup, allowing the network to have measurement results available earlier. The UE stores measurement results and reports them upon connection establishment, enabling faster DC/CA setup while maintaining measurement accuracy through pre-captured data.

The patent separates measurement execution from measurement reporting. Measurements are performed in idle/inactive mode independently, then reported separately upon connection setup. This segmentation allows measurements to be completed early while reporting occurs when the network can process the information effectively.

The patent uses existing idle mode measurement mechanisms for multiple purposes: both for mobility management and for DC/CA setup preparation. The same measurement configurations and reporting mechanisms serve dual functions, reducing the need for separate dedicated configuration procedures.

The UE autonomously performs measurements using configurations received in idle mode and automatically reports results upon connection setup. This self-service approach reduces network signaling overhead while maintaining efficient setup, as the UE handles measurement execution and reporting without continuous network intervention.

The patent performs measurements in advance during idle/inactive mode before the UE transitions to connected mode. The UE captures measurement data early when radio conditions can be assessed, then reports these pre-captured measurements upon connection establishment, achieving both early timing and maintained accuracy.

The patent uses the RRC connection setup and resume procedures as intermediary mechanisms to transfer measurement results from idle/inactive mode to connected mode. The measurement results are embedded in connection setup complete messages or resume complete messages, enabling seamless transition without requiring separate reporting procedures.