Adjusting reference signal reporting based on uplink channel conditions
AssigneeSprint Spectrum L.P.
InventorSreekar Marupaduga
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Abstract
Methods and systems for adjusting reference signal reporting based on path loss and fading and cell edge conditions experienced by wireless devices in 5G EN-DC networks. As the path loss increases, a period between reference signal reports (or a frequency of reference signal reports) can be increased. This ensures continued quality of service for the wireless devices. Reference signals can include SRS, DMRS, PTRS, etc.
Claims13
A method for adjusting reference signal reporting in dual-connectivity wireless networks based on channel conditions, the method comprising:
- obtaining channel conditions for a plurality of communication channels between a plurality of wireless devices and an access node, wherein the channel conditions are one or more of uplink pathloss, fading parameter or cell edge conditions;
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- based on the channel conditions, adjusting a sector-wide reference signal reporting parameter for the plurality of wireless devices, wherein the sector-wide reference signal reporting parameter comprises a period between reference signal reports.
A system for adjusting reference signal reporting in dual-connectivity wireless networks based on channel conditions, the system comprising:
- a processing node;
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- a processor coupled to the processing node configured to perform operations comprising:
- monitoring channel conditions for a plurality of communication channels between one or more a plurality of wireless devices and an access node, wherein the channel conditions are one or more of uplink pathloss, fading parameters or cell edge conditions;
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- responsive to changes in the channel conditions, adjusting one or more sector-wide reference signal reporting parameters for the plurality of wireless devices, wherein the one or more sector-wide reference signal reporting parameters comprises a period between reference signal reports.
A processing node for adjusting reference signal reporting in dual-connectivity wireless networks based on channel conditions, the processing node comprising a processor configured to perform operations comprising:
- monitoring one or more of uplink pathloss, cell edge conditions or a fading parameter for a plurality of communication channels between a plurality of wireless devices and an access node;
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- responsive to changes in the one or more of the uplink pathloss, the cell edge conditions or the fading parameter, adjusting one or more sector-wide reference signal reporting parameters for the plurality of wireless devices wherein the one or more sector-wide reference signal reporting parameters comprises a period between reference signal reports.
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