Wireless Communication Network Measurement Timing for Idle-State Optimization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wireless communication technologies face challenges in optimizing network performance due to limitations in data collection and reporting mechanisms, particularly in handling delays, secondary cell group failures, and mobility enhancements.
Innovation Solution
The proposed techniques involve optimizing wireless network configurations by analyzing data from user equipment (UE) and base stations, including methods for delayed measurements, reporting of secondary cell group failures, and mobility enhancement-related information transmission.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If measurements are performed immediately upon entering idle or inactive state, then measurement accuracy is improved, but device complexity and energy consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by configuring delay values in advance before the communication node enters idle or inactive states. The network node pre-configures appropriate delay values based on historical data and network conditions, so that when the node transitions to idle/inactive state, the measurement can be performed at the optimal time without complex real-time decision-making, thus improving measurement accuracy while reducing device complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamics by making the measurement delay configurable and adaptable. Different delay values can be configured for different scenarios (idle state vs. inactive state, different network conditions), allowing the system to dynamically adjust the measurement timing based on current conditions rather than using a fixed approach, thereby optimizing measurement accuracy without excessive complexity
2Measurement precision
If delay values are configured for different states and scenarios, then measurement accuracy is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by configuring different delay values (parameters) for different communication states and scenarios. The network node can set specific delay values for idle state, inactive state, and different network conditions, allowing the measurement timing to be optimized for each scenario while keeping the implementation straightforward through parameter configuration rather than complex logic
3Productivity
If comprehensive data reporting is implemented, then network optimization is improved, but loss of time and energy consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the extraction principle by selectively reporting only the most relevant information. Instead of reporting all possible measurement data, the system extracts and reports only critical information such as delay values, measurement results, and failure indications. This reduces reporting time and energy consumption while still providing sufficient data for network optimization
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms where measurement results and failure information are reported back to the network node. This feedback loop allows the network to optimize configurations based on actual performance data without requiring continuous comprehensive reporting, thus reducing time and energy overhead while maintaining effective network optimization
4Reliability
If failure reporting mechanisms are enhanced, then reliability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies self-service by enabling the communication node to automatically detect, record, and report failures without complex external intervention. The node autonomously monitors its own state, detects failures in secondary cell groups, and reports them to the network node, improving reliability through automated failure management while keeping device complexity low through straightforward self-monitoring mechanisms
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AI summary
Techniques are described to improve performance of a wireless network and/or devices within the wireless network. For example, a wireless communication method comprises receiving, by a communication node at a first time, one or more delay values, where each delay value is indicative of amount of time by which a measurement is to be delayed, and performing the measurement at or after a third time, where the third time is based on a delay value from the one or more delay values and a second time when the communication node enters an idle state or an inactive state, where the first time precedes the second time in time, and where the second time precedes the third time in time.