A method, apparatus, and readable storage medium for transmitting capability information.

Abstract

This disclosure provides a method, apparatus, and readable storage medium for transmitting capability information. The method includes sending capability information to a network device, wherein the capability information indicates the number of independent beams supported by a user equipment (UE) at the same time and the supported beam directions corresponding to each independent beam at that time. In embodiments of this disclosure, the UE reports the number of independent beams it supports at the same time and the supported beam directions of each independent beam to the network device. This allows the network device to know the UE's beam utilization capability at the same time, facilitating appropriate configuration based on its capabilities and improving the flexibility and rationality of the UE's beam utilization.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of wireless communication technology, and in particular to a method, apparatus and readable storage medium for transmitting capability information. Background Technology

[0002] In fifth-generation (5G) wireless communication systems, the FR2 millimeter-wave band employs beamforming technology. Unlike the omnidirectional antenna reception method used in the FR1 low-frequency band, when user equipment (UE) receives signals in FR2, beamforming management technology is additionally introduced to utilize the best receiving beam for signal reception, which is beneficial for achieving greater uplink coverage and better transmission rates.

[0003] With the introduction of the beamforming concept, user equipment (UE) can achieve resource multiplexing through different beams. For example, when receiving signals, UE can use a receiving beam scanning method to utilize multiple beams to achieve better coverage of the receiving angle. However, UE's ability to utilize beams simultaneously is limited, which may lead to scheduling constraints. Therefore, it is necessary to know the relevant capabilities of the UE. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This disclosure provides a method, apparatus, and readable storage medium for transmitting capability information.

[0005] In a first aspect, this disclosure provides a method for transmitting capability information, executed by a user equipment, the method comprising:

[0006] The capability information is sent to the network device, which indicates the number of independent beams supported by the user equipment at the same time and the supported beam direction for each independent beam at that time.

[0007] In the method disclosed herein, the user equipment reports capability information to the network device, including the number of independent beams it supports at any given time and the beam direction supported by each independent beam at that time. This allows the network device to know the user equipment's ability to utilize beams simultaneously, facilitating appropriate configuration based on its capabilities and improving the flexibility and rationality of beam utilization by the user equipment.

[0008] In some possible implementations, the method further includes:

[0009] The user equipment receives first configuration information sent by the network device, the first configuration information being used to instruct the user equipment to perform measurements simultaneously on at least two independent beams.

[0010] In some possible implementations, the method further includes:

[0011] Measurements are performed simultaneously on the at least two independent beams according to the first configuration information.

[0012] In some possible implementations, the first configuration information includes multiple sets of beam direction combinations, each set of beam direction combinations including: a beam direction corresponding to each of the at least two independent beams.

[0013] In some possible implementations, performing measurements simultaneously on the at least two independent beams according to the first configuration information includes:

[0014] Measurements are performed simultaneously in the corresponding beam direction within each of the beam direction combinations.

[0015] In some possible implementations, the method further includes:

[0016] The user equipment receives second configuration information sent by the network device. The second configuration information is used to indicate that the user equipment performs measurement on a first number of independent beams and performs data transmission on a second number of independent beams among at least two independent beams supported at the same time.

[0017] In some possible implementations, the method further includes:

[0018] According to the second configuration information, measurements are performed on a first number of independent beams, while data transmission is performed on a second number of independent beams.

[0019] Secondly, this disclosure provides a method for receiving capability information, executed by a network device, the method comprising:

[0020] The system receives capability information sent by the user equipment, which indicates the number of independent beams supported by the user equipment at the same time and the supported beam directions for each independent beam at that time.

[0021] In the method disclosed herein, the network device learns the user equipment's ability to utilize the beam at the same time based on the capability information reported by the user equipment, so as to configure it accordingly and improve the flexibility and rationality of the user equipment's use of the beam.

[0022] In some possible implementations, the method further includes:

[0023] Based on the capability information, first configuration information is determined; the first configuration information is used to instruct the user equipment to perform measurement configuration information simultaneously on at least two independent beams.

[0024] In some possible implementations, the first configuration information includes multiple sets of beam direction combinations, each set of beam direction combinations including: a beam direction corresponding to each of the at least two independent beams.

[0025] In some possible implementations, the method further includes:

[0026] Based on the capability information, second configuration information is determined, which is used to indicate the configuration information for performing measurement on a first number of independent beams and performing data transmission on a second number of independent beams among at least two independent beams supported by the user equipment at the same time.

[0027] Thirdly, this disclosure provides an apparatus for transmitting capability information, which can be used to perform the steps performed by a user equipment in the first aspect or any possible design of the first aspect. The user equipment can implement the functions of the methods described above through hardware structures, software modules, or a combination of hardware structures and software modules.

[0028] When the apparatus shown in the third aspect is implemented by a software module, the apparatus may include a transceiver module, wherein the transceiver module can be used to support the communication apparatus in communicating.

[0029] When performing the steps described in the first aspect above, the transceiver module is configured to send capability information to the network device, the capability information being used to indicate the number of independent beams supported by the user equipment at the same time and the supported beam direction corresponding to each of the independent beams at that time.

[0030] Fourthly, this disclosure provides an apparatus for receiving capability information, which can be used to perform the steps executed by a network device in the second aspect or any possible design of the second aspect. The network device can implement the functions of the methods described above through hardware structures, software modules, or a combination of hardware structures and software modules.

[0031] When the apparatus shown in the fourth aspect is implemented by a software module, the apparatus may include a transceiver module, wherein the transceiver module can be used to support the communication apparatus in communicating.

[0032] When performing the steps described in the second aspect above, the transceiver module is configured to receive capability information sent by the user equipment, the capability information being used to indicate the number of independent beams supported by the user equipment at the same time and the supported beam direction corresponding to each of the independent beams at that time.

[0033] Fifthly, this disclosure provides a communication device, including a processor and a memory; the memory is used to store a computer program; the processor is used to execute the computer program to implement the first aspect or any possible design of the first aspect.

[0034] In a sixth aspect, this disclosure provides a communication device including a processor and a memory; the memory is used to store a computer program; the processor is used to execute the computer program to implement the second aspect or any possible design of the second aspect.

[0035] In a seventh aspect, this disclosure provides a computer-readable storage medium storing instructions (or computer programs, programs) that, when invoked and executed on a computer, cause the computer to perform the first aspect or any possible design of the first aspect.

[0036] Eighthly, this disclosure provides a computer-readable storage medium storing instructions (or computer programs, programs) that, when invoked and executed on a computer, cause the computer to perform the second aspect or any possible design of the second aspect.

[0037] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0038] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the embodiments of this disclosure and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments of this disclosure and, together with their descriptions, serve to explain the embodiments of this disclosure and do not constitute an improper limitation of the embodiments of this disclosure. In the drawings:

[0039] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0040] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a wireless communication system architecture provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0041] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the receiving beam of a user equipment according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0042] Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for transmitting capability information according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0043] Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating another method for transmitting capability information according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0044] Figure 5 This is a flowchart illustrating another method for transmitting capability information according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0045] Figure 6 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for transmitting capability information according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0046] Figure 7 This is a flowchart illustrating another method for transmitting capability information according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0047] Figure 8 This is a flowchart illustrating another method for transmitting capability information according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0048] Figure 9 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for receiving capability information according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0049] Figure 10 This is a flowchart illustrating another method for receiving capability information according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0050] Figure 11 This is a flowchart illustrating another method for receiving capability information according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0051] Figure 12 This is a block diagram illustrating an apparatus for transmitting capability information according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0052] Figure 13 This is a block diagram of a user equipment according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0053] Figure 14 This is a block diagram illustrating an apparatus for receiving capability information according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0054] Figure 15 This is a block diagram of a communication device according to an exemplary embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0055] The embodiments of this disclosure will now be further described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation details.

[0056] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numerals in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with those of this disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this disclosure as detailed in the appended claims.

[0057] The terminology used in this disclosure is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure. The singular forms “a” and “the” as used in this disclosure and the appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term “and / or” as used herein refers to and includes any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0058] It should be understood that although the terms first, second, third, etc., may be used to describe various information in embodiments of this disclosure, such information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish information of the same type from one another. For example, first information may also be referred to as second information without departing from the scope of embodiments of this disclosure, and similarly, second information may also be referred to as first information. Depending on the context, the words “if” and “suppose” as used herein may be interpreted as “when”, “when”, or “in response to a determination”.

[0059] Embodiments of this disclosure are described in detail below, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this disclosure, and should not be construed as limiting this disclosure.

[0060] like Figure 1 As shown in the embodiments of this disclosure, a method for transmitting capability information can be applied to a wireless communication system 100, which may include a user equipment 101 and a network device 102. The user equipment 101 is configured to support carrier aggregation and can be connected to multiple carrier units of the network device 102, including a primary carrier unit and one or more secondary carrier units.

[0061] It should be understood that the wireless communication system 100 described above is applicable to both low-frequency and high-frequency scenarios. Application scenarios for the wireless communication system 100 include, but are not limited to, long-term evolution (LTE) systems, LTE frequency division duplex (FDD) systems, LTE time division duplex (TDD) systems, worldwide interoperability for microwave access (WiMAX) communication systems, cloud radio access network (CRAN) systems, future 5th-generation (5G) systems, new radio (NR) communication systems, or future evolved public land mobile network (PLMN) systems.

[0062] The user equipment 101 shown above can be a terminal, access terminal, terminal unit, terminal station, mobile station (MS), remote station, remote terminal, mobile terminal, wireless communication device, terminal agent, or terminal equipment, etc. This user equipment 101 may have wireless transceiver capabilities, enabling it to communicate (e.g., wirelessly) with one or more network devices in one or more communication systems and receive network services provided by the network devices. These network devices include, but are not limited to, the network device 102 shown in the figure.

[0063] Among them, user equipment (UE) 101 can be a cellular phone, cordless phone, session initiation protocol (SIP) phone, wireless local loop (WLL) station, personal digital assistant (PDA) device, handheld device with wireless communication function, computing device or other processing device connected to a wireless modem, vehicle-mounted device, wearable device, terminal device in future 5G network or terminal device in future evolved PLMN network, etc.

[0064] Network device 102 can be an access network device (or access point). Access network device refers to equipment that provides network access functionality, such as a radio access network (RAN) base station. Specifically, network device 102 may include a base station (BS), or a base station and radio resource management equipment used to control the base station. Network device 102 may also include relay stations (relay equipment), access points, and base stations in future 5G networks, base stations in future evolved PLMN networks, or NR base stations. Network device 102 can be a wearable device or an in-vehicle device. Network device 102 can also be a communication chip with a communication module.

[0065] For example, network equipment 102 includes, but is not limited to: next-generation base stations (gnodeB, gNB) in 5G, evolved node B (eNB) in LTE systems, radio network controllers (RNC), node B (NB) in WCDMA systems, radio controllers and base station controllers (BSC) in CRAN systems, base transceiver stations (BTS) in GSM or CDMA systems, home base stations (e.g., home evolved nodeB, or home node B, HNB), baseband units (BBU), transmitting and receiving points (TRP), transmitting points (TP), or mobile switching centers, etc.

[0066] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the receiving beam of a user equipment according to an exemplary embodiment. For example... Figure 2 As shown, user equipment 101 uses eight receiving beams to cover a 120° range under FR2. These eight receiving beams are denoted as R1, R2, ..., R7, and R8, and each receiving beam covers a range of 15°. Currently, the user equipment can only use a single beam for data transmission or measurement at a time, thus creating scheduling limitations.

[0067] This disclosure provides a method for transmitting capability information. (Refer to...) Figure 3 , Figure 3 This is a method for transmitting capability information according to an exemplary embodiment, such as... Figure 3 As shown, the method includes steps S301 to S302, specifically:

[0068] In step S301, user equipment 101 sends capability information to network device 102. The capability information is used to indicate the number of independent beams supported by user equipment 101 at the same time and the beam direction that can be supported for each independent beam at that time.

[0069] In step S302, network device 102 receives capability information sent by user equipment 101.

[0070] In some possible implementations, the beam direction is used to indicate the angular range covered by an independent beam.

[0071] In some possible implementations, refer to Figure 2 As shown, based on the beam distribution of user equipment 101 under FR2, R1 to R8 represent the eight beam directions respectively.

[0072] In some possible implementations, the number of independent beams supported by user equipment 101 at the same time is n, indicating that user equipment 101 can beamform n independent beams at the same time.

[0073] In one example, user equipment 101 can manage these n independent beams to perform measurements or transmit data simultaneously.

[0074] In one example, user equipment 101 manages these n independent beams, with some independent beams performing measurements and others performing beam data transmission.

[0075] In some possible implementations, the user equipment 101 indicates the value of n in the capability information and indicates that the beam direction corresponding to each independent beam is part or all of R1 to R8.

[0076] In one example, the capability information includes the following field format: 2{R1, R2}{R3, R4}, which indicates that the user equipment 101 can support two independent beams at the same time; the beam directions that the first independent beam can support are R1 and R2, and at this time the beam direction that the first independent beam can support is R1 or R2; the beam directions that the second independent beam can support are R3 and R4, and at this time the beam direction that the second independent beam can support is R3 or R4.

[0077] In one example, the capability information corresponding to UE1 indicates that user equipment 101 can support one independent beam at the same time. At that time, the beam direction supported by this independent beam is one of R1 to R8, as shown in Table 1. User equipment 101 can manage the beamforming of this independent beam at different times, so that the independent beam sequentially supports R1 to R8 at different times, achieving 120° range coverage, that is, the independent beam can be adjusted within a 120° range.

[0078] Table 1

[0079] 1 R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8

[0080] In one example, the capability information corresponding to UE2 indicates that user equipment 101 can support two independent beams at the same time. The adjustable range of the first independent beam is R1 to R6, and the adjustable range of the second independent beam is R4 to R8. At this time, the beam direction that the first independent beam can support is one of R1 to R6, and the beam direction that the second independent beam can support is one of R4 to R8, as shown in Table 2.

[0081] Table 2

[0082] 1 R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 2 R4, R5, R6, R7, R8

[0083] In one example, the capability information corresponding to UE3 indicates that user equipment 101 can support two independent beams at the same time. The adjustable range of the first independent beam is R1 to R4, and the adjustable range of the second independent beam is R5 to R8. At this time, the beam direction that the first independent beam can support is one of R1 to R4, and the beam direction that the second independent beam can support is one of R5 to R8, as shown in Table 3.

[0084] Table 3

[0085] 1 R1, R2, R3, R4 2 R5, R6, R7, R8

[0086] In some possible implementations, user equipment 101 can simultaneously support multiple independent beams by increasing the number of array antennas and perform beam management according to different array antennas.

[0087] In one example, user equipment 101 can support at least two independent beams simultaneously by increasing the number of antennas in the original array by half. This effectively saves hardware costs while achieving beam management performance that supports multiple independent beams.

[0088] In this embodiment of the disclosure, user equipment 101 reports capability information to network device 102, including the number of independent beams it supports at the same time and the beam direction supported by each independent beam at that time. This allows network device 102 to know the capability of user equipment 101 to utilize beams simultaneously, facilitating appropriate configuration based on its capabilities and improving the flexibility and rationality of user equipment 101's beam utilization.

[0089] This disclosure provides a method for transmitting capability information. (Refer to...) Figure 4 , Figure 4 This is a method for transmitting capability information according to an exemplary embodiment, such as... Figure 4 As shown, the method includes steps S401 to S404, specifically:

[0090] In step S401, user equipment 101 sends capability information to network device 102. The capability information is used to indicate the number of independent beams supported by user equipment 101 at the same time and the beam direction that can be supported for each independent beam at that time.

[0091] In step S402, network device 102 determines first configuration information based on the received capability information; the first configuration information is used to instruct user equipment 101 to perform measurements simultaneously on at least two independent beams.

[0092] In step S403, user equipment 101 receives first configuration information sent by network device 102.

[0093] In step S404, user equipment 101 performs measurements simultaneously on at least two independent beams according to the first configuration information.

[0094] In some possible implementations, refer to Figure 2 As shown, based on the beam distribution of user equipment 101 under FR2, R1 to R8 represent the eight beam directions respectively.

[0095] In some possible implementations, based on the capability information of user equipment 101, network device 102 can be adaptively configured according to its capabilities and service requirements. For example, if user equipment 101 supports at least two independent beams at the same time, network device 102 can be configured with corresponding first configuration information.

[0096] In some possible implementations, the first configuration information includes measurement configuration information related to mobility measurement.

[0097] In one example:

[0098] The capability information reported by user equipment 101 indicates that it can support two independent beams at the same time. The adjustable range of the first independent beam is R1 to R4, and the adjustable range of the second independent beam is R5 to R8, as shown in Table 3. At this time, the beam direction supported by the first independent beam is one of R1 to R4, and the beam direction supported by the second independent beam is one of R5 to R8.

[0099] Network device 102 determines first configuration information based on the capability information of user equipment 101. The first configuration information may indicate, for example, that user equipment 101 performs measurements on the first independent beam and the second independent beam at the same time.

[0100] User equipment 101 performs measurements simultaneously on the first independent beam and the second independent beam according to the first configuration information. For example, at time t1, user equipment 101 simultaneously performs measurements on the first independent beam in the R1 direction and measurements on the second independent beam in the R5 direction.

[0101] In this embodiment, network device 102 performs reasonable and appropriate measurement configuration based on the capability information of user equipment 101. Thus, user equipment 101, based on the first configuration information and its own capabilities, can simultaneously perform measurements on at least two independent beams, effectively improving measurement efficiency, reducing measurement latency, and enhancing the flexibility of the measurement process.

[0102] This disclosure provides a method for transmitting capability information. (Refer to...) Figure 5 , Figure 5 This is a method for transmitting capability information according to an exemplary embodiment, such as... Figure 5 As shown, the method includes steps S501 to S504, specifically:

[0103] In step S501, user equipment 101 sends capability information to network device 102. The capability information is used to indicate the number of independent beams supported by user equipment 101 at the same time and the beam direction that can be supported for each independent beam at that time.

[0104] In step S502, network device 102 determines second configuration information based on the received capability information. The second configuration information is used to instruct that user equipment 101 performs measurement on a first number of independent beams and performs data transmission on a second number of independent beams among at least two independent beams supported at the same time.

[0105] In step S503, user equipment 101 receives the second configuration information sent by network device 102.

[0106] In step S504, the user equipment 101 performs measurements on a first number of independent beams according to the second configuration information, while simultaneously transmitting data on a second number of independent beams.

[0107] In some possible implementations, the second configuration information includes: measurement configuration information related to mobility measurement in the first independent beam and resource configuration information related to data transmission in the second independent beam.

[0108] In some possible implementations, the first quantity can be at least one, and the second quantity can be at least one.

[0109] In some possible implementations, the sum of the first quantity and the second quantity may be less than or equal to at least two of the aforementioned quantities. That is, the independent beams used simultaneously for performing measurement and data transmission may be all independent beams or only some independent beams.

[0110] In some possible implementations, taking an example where both the first and second quantities are 1, the independent beam used for measurement is designated as the first independent beam, and the independent beam used for data transmission is designated as the second independent beam. The first and second independent beams have the same beam direction at a set time. According to the second configuration information, the user equipment 101 can perform measurement in the beam direction of the first independent beam at the set time, and simultaneously perform data transmission in the beam direction of the second independent beam. Therefore, data transmission does not need to be stopped while performing measurement in the same direction, which helps improve data transmission efficiency.

[0111] In some possible implementations, refer to Figure 2 As shown, based on the beam distribution of user equipment 101 under FR2, R1 to R8 represent the eight beam directions respectively.

[0112] In one example:

[0113] The capability information reported by user equipment 101 indicates that it can support two independent beams at the same time. The adjustable range of the first independent beam is R1 to R6, and the adjustable range of the second independent beam is R4 to R8, as shown in Table 2. At this time, the beam direction supported by the first independent beam is one of R1 to R6, and the beam direction supported by the second independent beam is one of R4 to R8.

[0114] Network device 102 determines second configuration information based on the capability information of user equipment 101. The second configuration information may indicate, for example, that at the same time, user equipment 101 performs measurements on the first independent beam and performs data transmission on the second independent beam.

[0115] User equipment 101 performs measurements on the first independent beam and data transmission on the second independent beam simultaneously, according to the second configuration information. For example, at time t1, user equipment 101 performs measurements on the first independent beam in the R4 direction and data transmission on the second independent beam in the R4 direction.

[0116] In this embodiment, network device 102 is configured accordingly based on the capability information of user equipment 101. User equipment 101, based on the second configuration information, can simultaneously perform measurement or data transmission on different independent beams, increasing the flexibility of user equipment scheduling and overcoming the scheduling limitations caused by the existing system that only supports a single beam at any given time.

[0117] This disclosure provides a method for transmitting capability information, executed by user equipment 101. (Refer to...) Figure 6 , Figure 6 This is a method for transmitting capability information according to an exemplary embodiment, such as... Figure 6 As shown, the method includes step S601, specifically:

[0118] In step S601, user equipment 101 sends capability information to network device 102. The capability information is used to indicate the number of independent beams supported by user equipment 101 at the same time and the beam direction that can be supported for each independent beam at that time.

[0119] In some possible implementations, refer to Figure 2 As shown, based on the beam distribution of user equipment 101 under FR2, R1 to R8 represent the eight beam directions respectively.

[0120] In some possible implementations, the number of independent beams supported by user equipment 101 at the same time is n, indicating that user equipment 101 can beamform n independent beams at the same time.

[0121] In one example, user equipment 101 can manage these n independent beams to perform measurements or transmit data simultaneously.

[0122] In one example, user equipment 101 manages these n independent beams, with some independent beams performing measurements and others performing beam data transmission.

[0123] In some possible implementations, user equipment 101 indicates the value of n in the capability information and indicates that the beam direction corresponding to each independent beam is part or all of R1 to R8. See the corresponding examples in Tables 1 to 3.

[0124] In some possible implementations, user equipment 101 can simultaneously support multiple independent beams by increasing the number of array antennas and perform beam management according to different array antennas.

[0125] In one example, user equipment 101 can support at least two independent beams simultaneously by increasing the number of antennas in the original array by half. This effectively saves hardware costs while achieving beam management performance that supports multiple independent beams.

[0126] In this embodiment of the disclosure, user equipment 101 reports capability information to network device 102, including the number of independent beams it supports at any given time and the beam direction supported by each independent beam at that time. This allows network device 102 to know the capability of user equipment 101 to utilize beams simultaneously, facilitating appropriate configuration based on its capabilities and improving the flexibility and rationality of beam utilization by user equipment.

[0127] This disclosure provides a method for transmitting capability information, executed by user equipment 101. The method includes steps S601 to S602, specifically:

[0128] In step S601, user equipment 101 sends capability information to network device 102. The capability information is used to indicate the number of independent beams supported by user equipment 101 at the same time and the beam direction that can be supported for each independent beam at that time.

[0129] In step S602, user equipment 101 receives first configuration information sent by network device 102. The first configuration information is used to instruct user equipment 101 to perform measurements simultaneously on at least two independent beams.

[0130] In some possible implementations, refer to Figure 2 As shown, based on the beam distribution of user equipment 101 under FR2, R1 to R8 represent the eight beam directions respectively.

[0131] In some possible implementations, based on the capability information of user equipment 101, network device 102 can be adaptively configured according to its capabilities and service requirements. For example, if user equipment 101 supports at least two independent beams at the same time, network device 102 can be configured with corresponding first configuration information.

[0132] In some possible implementations, the first configuration information includes measurement configuration information related to mobility measurement.

[0133] In this embodiment of the disclosure, after the user equipment 101 reports its capability information, the network device 102 can perform reasonable measurement and configuration based on the capability information of the user equipment 101.

[0134] This disclosure provides a method for transmitting capability information, executed by user equipment 101. (Refer to...) Figure 7 , Figure 7 This is a method for transmitting capability information according to an exemplary embodiment, such as... Figure 7 As shown, the method includes steps S701 to S703, specifically:

[0135] In step S701, user equipment 101 sends capability information to network device 102. The capability information is used to indicate the number of independent beams supported by user equipment 101 at the same time and the beam direction that can be supported for each independent beam at that time.

[0136] In step S702, user equipment 101 receives first configuration information sent by network device 102. The first configuration information is used to instruct user equipment 101 to perform measurements simultaneously on at least two independent beams.

[0137] In step S703, user equipment 101 performs measurements simultaneously on at least two independent beams according to the first configuration information.

[0138] In some possible implementations, refer to Figure 2 As shown, based on the beam distribution of user equipment 101 under FR2, R1 to R8 represent the eight beam directions respectively.

[0139] In this embodiment of the disclosure, after the user equipment 101 reports its capability information, the network device 102 can perform reasonable measurement configuration based on the capability information of the user equipment 101. Thus, based on the first configuration information and its own capabilities, the user equipment 101 can simultaneously perform measurements on at least two independent beams, effectively improving measurement efficiency, reducing measurement latency, and enhancing the flexibility of the user equipment 101's measurement process.

[0140] This disclosure provides a method for transmitting capability information, executed by user equipment 101. The method includes steps S701 to S703, specifically:

[0141] In step S701, user equipment 101 sends capability information to network device 102. The capability information is used to indicate the number of independent beams supported by user equipment 101 at the same time and the beam direction that can be supported for each independent beam at that time.

[0142] In step S702, user equipment 101 receives first configuration information sent by network device 102. The first configuration information is used to instruct user equipment 101 to perform measurements simultaneously on at least two independent beams.

[0143] The first configuration information includes multiple sets of beam direction combinations, and each set of beam direction combinations includes: a beam direction corresponding to each of at least two independent beams.

[0144] In step S703, user equipment 101 performs measurements simultaneously on at least two independent beams according to the first configuration information.

[0145] In some possible implementations, refer to Figure 2As shown, based on the beam distribution of user equipment 101 under FR2, R1 to R8 represent the eight beam directions respectively.

[0146] In some possible implementations, the user equipment 101 supports n independent beams at the same time. The network device 102 can determine m combinations of beam directions based on the beam direction corresponding to each independent beam. Each combination of beam directions should contain n beam directions, that is, one beam direction corresponding to each of the n independent beams.

[0147] In one example:

[0148] The capability information reported by user equipment 101 indicates that it can support two independent beams at the same time. The adjustable range of the first independent beam is R1 to R4, and the adjustable range of the second independent beam is R5 to R8. At this time, the beam direction that the first independent beam can support is one of R1 to R4, and the beam direction that the second independent beam can support is one of R5 to R8, as shown in Table 3.

[0149] Network device 102, in conjunction with the capability information of user equipment 101, selects one beam direction from the beam directions supported by the first independent beam and one beam direction from the beam directions supported by the second independent beam, forming a set of beam direction combinations. Thus, four sets of beam direction combinations can be configured in the first configuration information. For example, the first configuration information indicates the following four beam direction combinations: {R1, R8}, {R2, R7}, {R3, R6}, and {R4, R5}.

[0150] In this embodiment of the disclosure, according to the configuration of the network device 102, the user equipment 101 can know the beam direction combination that is compatible with its own beam management capability, which is beneficial for group management of beams based on the beam direction combination.

[0151] This disclosure provides a method for transmitting capability information, executed by user equipment 101. The method includes steps S701 to S703, specifically:

[0152] In step S701, user equipment 101 sends capability information to network device 102. The capability information is used to indicate the number of independent beams supported by user equipment 101 at the same time and the beam direction that can be supported for each independent beam at that time.

[0153] In step S702, user equipment 101 receives first configuration information sent by network device 102. The first configuration information is used to instruct user equipment 101 to perform measurements simultaneously on at least two independent beams.

[0154] The first configuration information includes multiple sets of beam direction combinations, and each set of beam direction combinations includes: a beam direction corresponding to each of at least two independent beams.

[0155] In step S703', the user equipment 101 performs measurements simultaneously in the corresponding beam direction of each beam direction combination according to the first configuration information.

[0156] In some possible implementations, the first configuration information includes measurement configuration information related to mobility measurement.

[0157] In some possible implementations, refer to Figure 2 As shown, based on the beam distribution of user equipment 101 under FR2, R1 to R8 represent the eight beam directions respectively.

[0158] In some possible implementations, network device 102 indicates beam direction combinations via first configuration information to indicate that user equipment 101 can simultaneously measure on each beam direction combination.

[0159] In one example:

[0160] The capability information reported by user equipment 101 indicates that it can support two independent beams at the same time. The adjustable range of the first independent beam is R1 to R4, and the adjustable range of the second independent beam is R5 to R8. At this time, the beam direction that the first independent beam can support is one of R1 to R4, and the beam direction that the second independent beam can support is one of R5 to R8, as shown in Table 3.

[0161] Network device 102, in conjunction with the capability information of user equipment 101, selects one beam direction from the beam directions supported by the first independent beam and one beam direction from the beam directions supported by the second independent beam, forming a set of beam direction combinations. Thus, four sets of beam direction combinations can be configured in the first configuration information. For example, the first configuration information indicates the following four beam direction combinations: {R1, R8}, {R2, R7}, {R3, R6}, and {R4, R5}.

[0162] In this example, user equipment 101 performs measurements simultaneously on beam direction combinations {R1, R8} at time t1. Thus, at time t1, user equipment 101 can perform measurements simultaneously on two directions (each direction corresponds to an independent beam).

[0163] User equipment 101 performs measurements simultaneously on beam direction combination {R2, R7} at time t2.

[0164] User equipment 101 performs measurements simultaneously on beam direction combination {R3, R6} at time t3.

[0165] User equipment 101 performs measurements simultaneously on beam direction combination {R4, R5} at time t3.

[0166] Understandably, the four beam direction combinations in this example are for illustrative purposes only and not as limiting. Other beam direction combinations may be included in other examples, such as {R1, R7}.

[0167] In this embodiment, network device 102 adapts to the configuration of first configuration information based on the capabilities of user equipment 101. User equipment 101 performs measurements simultaneously in the beam directions included in each beam direction combination according to the first configuration information, effectively shortening the measurement time. Compared to the original method of measuring only in one direction at a time, this greatly reduces measurement latency.

[0168] This disclosure provides a method for transmitting capability information, executed by user equipment 101. The method includes steps S601 to S602', specifically:

[0169] In step S601, user equipment 101 sends capability information to network device 102. The capability information is used to indicate the number of independent beams supported by user equipment 101 at the same time and the beam direction that can be supported for each independent beam at that time.

[0170] In step S602', user equipment 101 receives second configuration information sent by network device 102. The second configuration information is used to instruct that user equipment 101 performs measurement on a first number of independent beams and performs data transmission on a second number of independent beams among at least two independent beams supported at the same time.

[0171] In some possible implementations, refer to Figure 2 As shown, based on the beam distribution of user equipment 101 under FR2, R1 to R8 represent the eight beam directions respectively.

[0172] In some possible implementations, the second configuration information includes: measurement configuration information related to mobility measurement in the first independent beam and resource configuration information related to data transmission in the second independent beam.

[0173] In some possible implementations, the first quantity can be at least one, and the second quantity can be at least one.

[0174] In some possible implementations, the sum of the first quantity and the second quantity may be less than or equal to at least two of the aforementioned quantities. That is, the independent beams used simultaneously for performing measurement and data transmission may be all independent beams or only some independent beams.

[0175] In some possible implementations, taking an example where both the first and second quantities are 1, the independent beam used for measurement is denoted as the first independent beam, and the independent beam used for data transmission is denoted as the second independent beam. The first and second independent beams have the same beam direction at a set time.

[0176] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the user equipment 101 obtains the beam information that can be used for measurement and data transmission according to the second configuration information of the network device 102.

[0177] This disclosure provides a method for transmitting capability information, executed by user equipment 101. (Refer to...) Figure 8 , Figure 8 This is a method for transmitting capability information according to an exemplary embodiment, such as... Figure 8 As shown, the method includes steps S801 to S803, specifically:

[0178] In step S801, user equipment 101 sends capability information to network device 102. The capability information is used to indicate the number of independent beams supported by user equipment 101 at the same time and the beam direction that can be supported for each independent beam at that time.

[0179] In step S802, user equipment 101 receives second configuration information sent by network device 102. The second configuration information is used to indicate that user equipment 101 performs measurement on a first number of independent beams and performs data transmission on a second number of independent beams among at least two independent beams supported at the same time.

[0180] In step S803, user equipment 101 performs measurements on a first number of independent beams according to the second configuration information, while simultaneously transmitting data on a second number of independent beams.

[0181] In some possible implementations, refer to Figure 2 As shown, based on the beam distribution of user equipment 101 under FR2, R1 to R8 represent the eight beam directions respectively.

[0182] In some possible implementations, the second configuration information includes: measurement configuration information related to mobility measurement in the first independent beam and resource configuration information related to data transmission in the second independent beam.

[0183] In some possible implementations, the first quantity can be at least one, and the second quantity can be at least one.

[0184] In some possible implementations, taking an example where both the first and second quantities are 1, the independent beam used for measurement is designated as the first independent beam, and the independent beam used for data transmission is designated as the second independent beam. The first and second independent beams have the same beam direction at a set time. According to the second configuration information, the user equipment 101 can perform measurement in the beam direction of the first independent beam at the set time, and simultaneously perform data transmission in the beam direction of the second independent beam. Therefore, data transmission does not need to be stopped while performing measurement in the same direction, which helps improve data transmission efficiency.

[0185] In one example:

[0186] The capability information reported by user equipment 101 indicates that it can support two independent beams at the same time. The adjustable range of the first independent beam is R1 to R6, and the adjustable range of the second independent beam is R4 to R8. At this time, the beam direction that the first independent beam can support is one of R1 to R6, and the beam direction that the second independent beam can support is one of R4 to R8, as shown in Table 2.

[0187] Network device 102 determines second configuration information based on the capability information of user equipment 101. The second configuration information may indicate, for example, that user equipment 101 performs measurements on the first independent beam and performs data transmission on the second independent beam at the same time. For instance, the second configuration information may indicate that measurements are performed on the first independent beam in one of the directions R4 to R6, while data transmission is performed on the second independent beam simultaneously.

[0188] User equipment 101, based on the second configuration information, simultaneously performs measurements on the first independent beam and data transmission on the second independent beam. For example:

[0189] At time t1, user equipment 101 performs measurement with the first independent beam in the R4 direction and performs data transmission with the second independent beam in the R4 direction.

[0190] Alternatively, at time t2, user equipment 101 performs measurements on the first independent beam in the R1 direction and performs data transmission on the second independent beam in the R8 direction.

[0191] It is understood that the independent beam used for measurement or data transmission in this example is illustrative and not limiting. The independent beam used for measurement in this example may also be used for data transmission in other examples.

[0192] In other examples:

[0193] If the capability information reported by user equipment 101 indicates that more than two independent beams can be supported at the same time.

[0194] The second configuration information configured in network device 102 can indicate that only two of the independent beams are applied, and that the first independent beam performs the measurement at time t1, and the second independent beam performs the data transmission.

[0195] Alternatively, the second configuration information configured in network device 102 indicates that, among two or more independent beams, some independent beams perform measurements at time t1, while the remaining independent beams perform data transmission.

[0196] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the user equipment 101 can simultaneously perform measurement or data transmission on different independent beams according to the second configuration information, which increases the flexibility of user equipment scheduling and overcomes the scheduling limitations caused by the existing system that only supports a single beam at the same time.

[0197] This disclosure provides a method for receiving capability information, executed by network device 102. (Refer to...) Figure 9 , Figure 9 This is a method for receiving capability information according to an exemplary embodiment, such as... Figure 9 As shown, the method includes step S901, specifically:

[0198] In step S901, network device 102 receives capability information sent by user equipment 101. The capability information is used to indicate the number of independent beams supported by user equipment 101 at the same time and the beam direction that can be supported for each independent beam at that time.

[0199] In some possible implementations, refer to Figure 2 As shown, based on the beam distribution of user equipment 101 under FR2, R1 to R8 represent the eight beam directions respectively.

[0200] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the network device 102 learns the capability of the user equipment 101 to use the beam at the same time based on the capability information reported by the user equipment 101, so that it can be configured accordingly based on its capability, thereby improving the flexibility and rationality of the user equipment 101 in using the beam.

[0201] This disclosure provides a method for receiving capability information, executed by network device 102. (Refer to...) Figure 10 , Figure 10 This is a method for receiving capability information according to an exemplary embodiment, such as... Figure 10 As shown, the method includes step S1001, specifically:

[0202] In step S1001, network device 102 receives capability information sent by user equipment 101. The capability information is used to indicate the number of independent beams supported by user equipment 101 at the same time and the beam direction that can be supported for each independent beam at that time.

[0203] In step S1002, network device 102 determines first configuration information based on capability information; the first configuration information is used to instruct user equipment 101 to perform measurements simultaneously on at least two independent beams.

[0204] In some possible implementations, after determining the first configuration information, the network device 102 sends the first configuration information to the user equipment 101.

[0205] In some possible implementations, refer to Figure 2 As shown, based on the beam distribution of user equipment 101 under FR2, R1 to R8 represent the eight beam directions respectively.

[0206] In some possible implementations, the first configuration information includes measurement configuration information related to mobility measurement.

[0207] In some possible implementations, the first configuration information includes multiple sets of beam direction combinations, each set of beam direction combinations including: a beam direction corresponding to each of at least two independent beams. User equipment 101 can perform measurements simultaneously in the beam direction corresponding to each set of beam direction combinations.

[0208] In this embodiment, network device 102 performs reasonable and appropriate measurement configuration based on the capability information of user equipment 101. Thus, user equipment 101, based on the first configuration information and its own capabilities, can simultaneously perform measurements on at least two independent beams, effectively improving measurement efficiency, reducing measurement latency, and enhancing the flexibility of the measurement process.

[0209] This disclosure provides a method for receiving capability information, executed by network device 102. (Refer to...) Figure 11 , Figure 11 This is a method for receiving capability information according to an exemplary embodiment, such as... Figure 11 As shown, the method includes step S1101, specifically:

[0210] In step S1101, network device 102 receives capability information sent by user equipment 101. The capability information is used to indicate the number of independent beams supported by user equipment 101 at the same time and the beam direction that can be supported for each independent beam at that time.

[0211] In step S1102, network device 102 determines second configuration information based on capability information. The second configuration information is used to instruct that user equipment 101 performs measurement on a first number of independent beams and performs data transmission on a second number of independent beams among at least two independent beams supported at the same time.

[0212] In some possible implementations, the second configuration information includes: measurement configuration information related to mobility measurement in the first independent beam and resource configuration information related to data transmission in the second independent beam.

[0213] In some possible implementations, there may be at least one first independent beam for performing measurements and at least one second independent beam for performing data transmission.

[0214] In some possible implementations, the first independent beam and the second independent beam have the same beam direction at a set time. According to the second configuration information, the user equipment 101 can perform measurements in the beam direction of the first independent beam at the set time, while simultaneously performing data transmission in the beam direction of the second independent beam. Thus, data transmission does not need to be stopped while measurements are performed in the same direction, which helps improve data transmission efficiency.

[0215] In some possible implementations, refer to Figure 2 As shown, based on the beam distribution of user equipment 101 under FR2, R1 to R8 represent the eight beam directions respectively.

[0216] In this embodiment, network device 102 is configured accordingly based on the capability information of user equipment 101. User equipment 101, based on the second configuration information, can simultaneously perform measurement or data transmission on different independent beams, increasing the flexibility of user equipment scheduling and overcoming the scheduling limitations caused by the existing system that only supports a single beam at any given time.

[0217] Based on the same concept as the above method embodiments, this disclosure also provides an apparatus for transmitting capability information. This apparatus may possess the functions of the user equipment 101 in the above method embodiments and may be used to execute the steps performed by the user equipment 101 provided in the above method embodiments. This function may be implemented in hardware, or in software, or in hardware executing corresponding software. The hardware or software includes one or more modules corresponding to the above function.

[0218] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 12 The device 1200 shown can serve as the user equipment 101 involved in the above method embodiments, and perform the steps executed by the user equipment 101 in the above method embodiments. For example... Figure 12As shown, the device 1200 may include a transceiver module 1201, wherein the transceiver module 1201 can be used to support the communication device to perform communication.

[0219] When performing the steps implemented by user equipment 101, transceiver module 1201 is configured to send capability information to network device 102, the capability information indicating the number of independent beams supported by user equipment 101 at the same time and the supported beam direction corresponding to each of the independent beams at that time.

[0220] In some possible implementations, the transceiver module 1201 is also configured to receive first configuration information sent by the network device 102, the first configuration information being measurement configuration information used to instruct the user equipment 101 to perform measurements simultaneously on at least two independent beams.

[0221] In some possible implementations, the device 1200 further includes a processing module coupled to the transceiver module 1201. The processing module is configured to perform measurements simultaneously on at least two independent beams according to first configuration information.

[0222] In some possible implementations, the first configuration information includes multiple sets of beam direction combinations, each set of beam direction combinations including: a beam direction corresponding to each of at least two independent beams.

[0223] In some possible implementations, the processing module is also configured to perform measurements simultaneously in the corresponding beam direction of each beam direction combination.

[0224] In some possible implementations, the transceiver module 1201 is further configured to receive second configuration information sent by the network device 102, the second configuration information being used to instruct: the user equipment 101 to perform measurement on a first number of independent beams and perform data transmission on a second number of independent beams among at least two independent beams supported at the same time.

[0225] In some possible implementations, the processing module is also configured to perform measurements on a first number of independent beams according to second configuration information, while simultaneously transmitting data on a second number of independent beams.

[0226] When the device for transmitting capability information is user equipment 101, its structure can also be as follows: Figure 13 As shown. Device 1300 can be a mobile phone, computer, digital broadcasting terminal, messaging device, game console, tablet device, medical device, fitness equipment, personal digital assistant, etc.

[0227] Reference Figure 13The device 1300 may include one or more of the following components: a processing component 1302, a memory 1304, a power supply component 1306, a multimedia component 1308, an audio component 1310, an input / output (I / O) interface 1312, a sensor component 1314, and a communication component 1316.

[0228] Processing component 1302 typically controls the overall operation of device 1300, such as operations associated with display, telephone calls, data communication, camera operation, and recording operations. Processing component 1302 may include one or more processors 1320 to execute instructions to perform all or part of the steps of the methods described above. Furthermore, processing component 1302 may include one or more modules to facilitate interaction between processing component 1302 and other components. For example, processing component 1302 may include a multimedia module to facilitate interaction between multimedia component 1308 and processing component 1302.

[0229] Memory 1304 is configured to store various types of data to support the operation of device 1300. Examples of this data include instructions for any application or method operating on device 1300, contact data, phonebook data, messages, pictures, videos, etc. Memory 1304 can be implemented by any type of volatile or non-volatile storage device or a combination thereof, such as static random access memory (SRAM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), read-only memory (ROM), magnetic storage, flash memory, magnetic disk, or optical disk.

[0230] Power supply component 1306 provides power to various components of device 1300. Power supply component 1306 may include a power management system, one or more power supplies, and other components associated with generating, managing, and distributing power to device 1300.

[0231] Multimedia component 1308 includes a screen that provides an output interface between device 1300 and the user. In some embodiments, the screen may include a liquid crystal display (LCD) and a touch panel (TP). If the screen includes a touch panel, the screen may be implemented as a touchscreen to receive input signals from the user. The touch panel includes one or more touch sensors to sense touches, swipes, and gestures on the touch panel. The touch sensors may sense not only the boundaries of touch or swipe actions but also the duration and pressure associated with the touch or swipe operation. In some embodiments, multimedia component 1308 includes a front-facing camera and / or a rear-facing camera. When device 1300 is in an operating mode, such as a shooting mode or a video mode, the front-facing camera and / or rear-facing camera may receive external multimedia data. Each front-facing camera and rear-facing camera may be a fixed optical lens system or have focal length and optical zoom capabilities.

[0232] Audio component 1310 is configured to output and / or input audio signals. For example, audio component 1310 includes a microphone (MIC) configured to receive external audio signals when device 1000 is in an operating mode, such as call mode, recording mode, and voice recognition mode. The received audio signals may be further stored in memory 1304 or transmitted via communication component 1316. In some embodiments, audio component 1310 also includes a speaker for outputting audio signals.

[0233] I / O interface 1312 provides an interface between processing component 1302 and peripheral interface modules, such as keyboards, click wheels, buttons, etc. These buttons may include, but are not limited to, home buttons, volume buttons, power buttons, and lock buttons.

[0234] Sensor assembly 1314 includes one or more sensors for providing status assessments of various aspects of device 1300. For example, sensor assembly 1314 may detect the on / off state of device 1300, the relative positioning of components such as the display and keypad of device 1300, changes in the position of device 1300 or a component of device 1300, the presence or absence of user contact with device 1300, the orientation or acceleration / deceleration of device 1300, and temperature changes of device 1300. Sensor assembly 1314 may include a proximity sensor configured to detect the presence of nearby objects without any physical contact. Sensor assembly 1314 may also include an optical sensor, such as a CMOS or CCD image sensor, for use in imaging applications. In some embodiments, sensor assembly 1314 may also include an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a magnetometer, a pressure sensor, or a temperature sensor.

[0235] Communication component 1316 is configured to facilitate wired or wireless communication between device 1300 and other devices. Device 1300 can access wireless networks based on communication standards, such as WiFi, 2G, or 3G, or combinations thereof. In one exemplary embodiment, communication component 1316 receives broadcast signals or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management system via a broadcast channel. In one exemplary embodiment, communication component 1316 also includes a near-field communication (NFC) module to facilitate short-range communication. For example, the NFC module may be implemented based on radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, Infrared Data Association (IrDA) technology, ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, Bluetooth (BT) technology, and other technologies.

[0236] In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus 1300 may be implemented by one or more application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), controllers, microcontrollers, microprocessors, or other electronic components to perform the methods described above.

[0237] In an exemplary embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium including instructions is also provided, such as a memory 1304 including instructions, which can be executed by a processor 1320 of the device 1300 to perform the above-described method. For example, the non-transitory computer-readable storage medium may be a ROM, random access memory (RAM), CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, and optical data storage device, etc.

[0238] Based on the same concept as the above method embodiments, this disclosure also provides an apparatus for receiving capability information. This apparatus may have the functions of the network device 102 in the above method embodiments and may be used to execute the steps performed by the network device 102 provided in the above method embodiments. This function may be implemented by hardware, or by software, or by hardware executing corresponding software. The hardware or software includes one or more modules corresponding to the above function.

[0239] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 14 The communication device 1400 shown can serve as the network device 102 involved in the above method embodiments, and perform the steps executed by the network device 102 in the above method embodiments. For example... Figure 14 As shown, the communication device 1400 may include a transceiver module 1401, wherein the transceiver module 1401 can be used to support the communication device to communicate, and the transceiver module 1401 may have wireless communication function, such as being able to communicate wirelessly with other communication devices through a wireless air interface.

[0240] When performing the steps implemented by network device 102, transceiver module 1401 is configured to receive capability information sent by user equipment 101, the capability information indicating the number of independent beams supported by user equipment 101 at the same time and the supported beam direction corresponding to each of the independent beams at that time.

[0241] In some possible implementations, the apparatus 1400 further includes a processing module coupled to the transceiver module 1401, the processing module being configured to determine first configuration information based on capability information; the first configuration information being measurement configuration information used to instruct the user equipment to perform measurements simultaneously on at least two independent beams.

[0242] In some possible implementations, the first configuration information includes multiple sets of beam direction combinations, each set of beam direction combinations including: a beam direction corresponding to each of at least two independent beams.

[0243] In some possible implementations, the processing module is further configured to determine second configuration information based on capability information, the second configuration information being used to indicate: configuration information for performing measurements on a first number of independent beams and performing data transmission on a second number of independent beams among at least two independent beams supported by the user equipment at the same time.

[0244] When the communication device is a network device 102, its structure can also be as follows: Figure 15 As shown. The structure of a communication device is illustrated using a base station as an example. (As shown...) Figure 15 As shown, the device 1500 includes a memory 1501, a processor 1502, a transceiver component 1503, and a power supply component 1506. The memory 1501 is coupled to the processor 1502 and can be used to store the programs and data necessary for the communication device 1500 to implement its various functions. The processor 1502 is configured to support the communication device 1500 in performing the corresponding functions in the above-described methods, which can be implemented by calling the programs stored in the memory 1501. The transceiver component 1503 can be a wireless transceiver, used to support the communication device 1500 in receiving signaling and / or data, and transmitting signaling and / or data via a wireless air interface. The transceiver component 1503 can also be referred to as a transceiver unit or communication unit. The transceiver component 1503 may include a radio frequency component 1504 and one or more antennas 1505. The radio frequency component 1504 can be a remote radio unit (RRU), specifically used for the transmission of radio frequency signals and the conversion between radio frequency signals and baseband signals. The one or more antennas 1505 are specifically used for the radiation and reception of radio frequency signals.

[0245] When the communication device 1500 needs to send data, the processor 1502 performs baseband processing on the data to be sent and outputs a baseband signal to the radio frequency (RF) unit. The RF unit then performs RF processing on the baseband signal and transmits the RF signal as electromagnetic waves through an antenna. When data is sent to the communication device 1500, the RF unit receives the RF signal through the antenna, converts the RF signal into a baseband signal, and outputs the baseband signal to the processor 1502. The processor 1502 converts the baseband signal back into data and processes the data.

[0246] Other embodiments of the present disclosure will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. This disclosure is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the embodiments of this disclosure that follow the general principles of the embodiments of this disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of the embodiments of this disclosure are indicated by the following claims.

[0247] It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed herein are not limited to the precise structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from their scope. The scope of the embodiments disclosed herein is limited only by the appended claims.

[0248] Industrial applicability

[0249] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the user equipment reports capability information to the network device, including the number of independent beams it supports at any given time and the beam direction supported by each independent beam at that time. This allows the network device to know the user equipment's ability to utilize beams simultaneously, facilitating appropriate configuration based on its capabilities and improving the flexibility and rationality of beam utilization by the user equipment.

Claims

1. A method for transmitting capability information, executed by a user equipment, the method comprising: Send capability information to network devices, the capability information being used to indicate the number of independent beams supported by the user equipment at the same time and one of the multiple supported beam directions corresponding to each of the independent beams at that time; The user equipment receives first configuration information sent by the network device, the first configuration information being used to instruct the user equipment to perform measurements simultaneously on at least two independent beams; The first configuration information includes multiple sets of beam direction combinations, and each set of beam direction combinations includes: a beam direction corresponding to each of the at least two independent beams.

2. The method as described in claim 1, wherein, The method further includes: Measurements are performed simultaneously on the at least two independent beams according to the first configuration information.

3. The method as described in claim 2, wherein, The step of simultaneously performing measurements on at least two independent beams according to the first configuration information includes: Measurements are performed simultaneously in the corresponding beam direction within each of the beam direction combinations.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein, The method further includes: The user equipment receives second configuration information sent by the network device. The second configuration information is used to indicate that the user equipment performs measurement on a first number of independent beams and performs data transmission on a second number of independent beams among at least two independent beams supported at the same time.

5. The method of claim 4, wherein, The method further includes: According to the second configuration information, measurements are performed on a first number of independent beams, while data transmission is performed on a second number of independent beams.

6. A method for receiving capability information, performed by a network device, the method comprising: Receive capability information sent by the user equipment, the capability information being used to indicate the number of independent beams supported by the user equipment at the same time and one of the multiple supported beam directions corresponding to each of the independent beams at that time; Based on the capability information, first configuration information is determined; the first configuration information is used to instruct the user equipment to perform measurement configuration information simultaneously on at least two independent beams. The first configuration information includes multiple sets of beam direction combinations, and each set of beam direction combinations includes: a beam direction corresponding to each of the at least two independent beams.

7. The method of claim 6, wherein, The method further includes: Based on the capability information, second configuration information is determined, which is used to indicate the configuration information for performing measurement on a first number of independent beams and performing data transmission on a second number of independent beams among at least two independent beams supported by the user equipment at the same time.

8. An apparatus for transmitting capability information, configured in a user equipment, the apparatus comprising: The transceiver module is used to send capability information to the network device. The capability information is used to indicate the number of independent beams supported by the user equipment at the same time and one of the multiple supported beam directions corresponding to each independent beam at that time. The device is also used to perform the following steps: The user equipment receives first configuration information sent by the network device, the first configuration information being used to instruct the user equipment to perform measurements simultaneously on at least two independent beams; The first configuration information includes multiple sets of beam direction combinations, and each set of beam direction combinations includes: a beam direction corresponding to each of the at least two independent beams.

9. An apparatus for receiving capability information, configured in a network device, the apparatus comprising: The transceiver module is used to receive capability information sent by the user equipment. The capability information is used to indicate the number of independent beams supported by the user equipment at the same time and one of the multiple supported beam directions corresponding to each independent beam at that time. The device is further configured to perform the following steps: determining first configuration information based on the capability information; the first configuration information being used to instruct the user equipment to perform measurement configuration information simultaneously on at least two of the independent beams; The first configuration information includes multiple sets of beam direction combinations, and each set of beam direction combinations includes: a beam direction corresponding to each of the at least two independent beams.

10. A communication device, comprising a processor and a memory, wherein, The memory is used to store computer programs; The processor is used to execute the computer program to implement the method as described in any one of claims 1-5.

11. A communication device, comprising a processor and a memory, wherein, The memory is used to store computer programs; The processor is used to execute the computer program to implement the method as described in any one of claims 6-7.

12. A computer-readable storage medium storing instructions that, when invoked and executed on a computer, cause the computer to perform the method as described in any one of claims 1-5.

13. A computer-readable storage medium storing instructions that, when invoked and executed on a computer, cause the computer to perform the method as described in any one of claims 6-7.

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