Apple has been granted a patent for a method involving user equipment (UE) in a 5G network to perform measurements during network controlled small gaps (NCSG). The method includes transmitting UE capabilities and receiving NCSG pattern information to indicate when data transmission is expected on a serving carrier. GlobalData’s report on Apple gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Configuring ue for 5g network measurement during small gaps
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11968574B2) discloses a method for configuring user equipment (UE) in a 5G network to perform measurements during a network controlled small gap (NCSG). The method involves transmitting UE capability indicating interruption lengths and receiving NCSG pattern information defining when the UE is expected to transmit and receive data on a serving carrier. The visible interruption repetition period (VIRP) includes a set of periods matching those of Measurement Gap Repetition Periods (MGRP), enhancing network efficiency.
The patent also covers configurations of NCSG per carrier, UE, frequency range, bandwidth part (BWP), band, band combination, and feature set. It addresses scenarios where NCSG is set on carriers or bandwidth parts without other configured measurement gaps or with legacy measurement gaps. The method optimizes interruption lengths like VIL1 and VIL2, ensuring efficient data transmission and reception during NCSG. Additionally, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium is included with instructions for configuring UEs to perform measurements during NCSG, further enhancing network performance and reliability.
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