VAE Layer UE Measurement Configuration for V2X
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is currently no standardized method for applications to configure and provide measurements to network functions in mobile networks, particularly lacking at the application and UE-level, which hinders accurate network performance prediction and decision-making in V2X applications.
Innovation Solution
The proposed solution involves configuring the delivery of UE/application measurements from the application layer to network functions using 3GPP mechanisms, enabling the VAE layer to process and provide UE measurements configuration requests and responses, allowing for standardized measurement reporting across different operators and networks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If application-specific or network-specific implementations are used for UE measurements, then measurements can be provided to network functions, but the system becomes bound to specific operators and lacks portability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by creating a standardized VAE server interface that can serve multiple operators and network functions. The VAE server implements a generic measurement configuration mechanism that works across different operators' networks, eliminating the need for operator-specific implementations while maintaining broad compatibility and functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses parameter changes by introducing configurable measurement parameters (measurement types, reporting intervals, thresholds) that can be adjusted through standardized configuration messages. This allows the measurement system to adapt to different operators' requirements through parameter configuration rather than through separate implementation versions.
2Adaptability or versatility
If standardized measurement configuration is implemented, then portability across operators is improved, but the complexity of configuring and managing measurements increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms where the VAE server receives measurement configuration requests from network functions, processes them according to standardized rules, and provides configuration responses back to the requesting entities. This structured feedback loop simplifies configuration management by providing clear request-response patterns and validation feedback.
Solution Approach 2:
The VAE server acts as an intermediary between network functions and UE measurements. It mediates the configuration process by receiving requests from various network functions, translating them into standardized measurement configurations, and managing the measurement collection and reporting process, thereby simplifying the overall system operation.
3Measurement precision
If UE measurements are collected and provided to network functions, then network performance prediction accuracy is improved, but the loss of time for measurement collection and processing occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by having the VAE server pre-configure measurement parameters and thresholds before actual measurements are taken. The server prepares measurement configurations in advance based on network function requests, so that when measurements are collected, they are already optimized for the specific prediction task, reducing processing time while maintaining accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements periodic action through configurable measurement reporting intervals. Measurements are collected and reported at optimized periodic intervals rather than continuously, balancing the need for accurate network performance prediction with the time cost of measurement collection. The periodic configuration allows tuning between accuracy and time consumption.
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AI summary
A method performed by a vehicle-to everything, V2X, application enabler, VAE, client includes receiving a user equipment, UE, measurements configuration request from a vehicle-to everything, V2X, application-specific client. The method further includes processing the UE measurements configuration request. The method further includes transmitting the UE measurements configuration request to a vehicle-to everything, V2X, application enabler, VAE, server. The method further includes receiving a UE measurements configuration response from the VAE server. The method further includes processing the UE measurements configuration response. The method includes transmitting the UE measurements configuration response to the V2X application-specific client.