UE Power Mode Selection for RRC Inactive Small Data Transmission

The patent segments the connected state into multiple power modes (first power mode with higher data rates and second power mode with lower data rates but lower power consumption). The UE can dynamically switch between these segmented modes based on traffic requirements, allowing small data transmissions to use the low-power second mode while maintaining the ability to switch to the high-performance first mode when needed.

The patent implements dynamic power mode selection where the UE transitions between different power modes based on real-time conditions. The network entity configures multiple power modes with different parameters, and the UE dynamically selects the appropriate mode for each transmission, optimizing the balance between power consumption and data transmission capability.

The patent implements periodic PDCCH monitoring instead of continuous decoding. The UE monitors PDCCH at configured intervals or only when specific conditions are met, rather than continuously decoding every PDCCH opportunity. This periodic approach maintains connection responsiveness while significantly reducing power consumption during idle and inactive states.

The patent changes the monitoring parameters dynamically based on the configured power mode. In the second power mode, the PDCCH monitoring frequency and timing are adjusted to reduce power consumption while still maintaining adequate connection awareness. The network entity can configure different monitoring patterns and parameters for different power modes.