Wireless Network Measurement Layer Selection for Faster Cell Switching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wireless communication systems face issues such as long time delays, high complexity, and extra signaling overheads due to the need for high-layer processing in cell switch operations, leading to inefficiencies and ping-pong effects when user terminals switch between cells.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of different measurement schemes for processing in various communication protocol layers based on the properties of the target measurement object and user terminal, reducing processing costs and improving transmission performance by selecting appropriate measurement schemes for different network architectures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If measurement is conducted using existing measurement tools and methods, then measurement capability is maintained, but measurement precision and comprehensiveness are insufficient for new wireless communication technologies
Solution Approach 1:
The measurement device is designed with multi-functionality to support various wireless communication technologies (5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc.) through a unified architecture that can adapt to different measurement scenarios. The device incorporates multiple communication protocol layer measurement capabilities in a single platform, enabling it to perform comprehensive measurements across different wireless standards without requiring separate specialized tools for each technology.
Solution Approach 2:
The device dynamically adjusts measurement parameters and protocols based on the target wireless communication technology being measured. The control unit modifies measurement configuration information, selected communication protocols, and measurement objects according to the specific technology requirements, allowing the same hardware to achieve precise measurements across diverse wireless standards by changing operational parameters rather than physical structure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If measurement results are processed at multiple communication protocol layers, then measurement comprehensiveness is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The measurement device segments the measurement function across multiple communication protocol layers (physical layer, data link layer, network layer, etc.), with each layer having dedicated measurement modules that operate independently but coordinate through the control unit. This segmentation allows comprehensive multi-layer measurement while maintaining modular architecture that reduces overall system complexity through standardized interfaces and independent functional blocks.
Solution Approach 2:
The control unit serves as an intermediary that coordinates and manages the measurement processes across different communication protocol layers. It receives measurement configuration information, selects appropriate protocols, coordinates data collection from various layers, and processes results centrally. This intermediary structure simplifies the interaction between multiple measurement modules and reduces complexity by centralizing control logic.
3Device complexity
If existing measurement tools are used for new wireless technologies, then device simplicity is maintained, but measurement accuracy for new technologies deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The measurement device incorporates dynamic adaptability to automatically adjust its measurement parameters, selected protocols, and processing methods based on the detected wireless communication technology. Rather than using fixed measurement configurations, the device dynamically configures itself to match the target technology requirements, maintaining simplicity in operation while achieving high accuracy for emerging wireless standards through automated adaptation.
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AI summary
Disclosed are a measurement device and method, and a control device and method for a wireless network. The measurement device comprises: a receiving unit, which is configured to receive measurement configuration information containing a measurement solution for a target measurement object and coming from a control end; a measurement unit, which is configured to conduct corresponding measurement on the target measurement object according to the measurement configuration information received by the receiving unit; and a transmitting unit, which is configured to transmit a measurement result to the control end, wherein in response to the situation that the measurement solution contained in the measurement configuration information is a first measurement solution or a second measurement solution, the transmitting unit is configured to transmit a measurement result processed by different communication protocol layers.