Activation of measurement gap configuration

Abstract

Embodiments of this disclosure relate to a communication method, apparatus, and computer-readable storage medium. The method, implemented at a first device, includes receiving from a second device a message for switching the first device to a bandwidth portion, the message triggering the first device to activate a measurement gap configuration indicating one or more measurement gaps. The method further includes delaying the application of at least one of the one or more measurement gaps. In this way, the delay of the BWP handover process is controllable and predictable for both the first and second devices, and consequently, the necessary interactions required after the BWP handover are guaranteed, while the new MG configuration can be activated as quickly as possible.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Embodiments of this disclosure generally relate to the telecommunications field, and more particularly to apparatus, methods, and computer-readable storage media for activating a measurement gap (MG) configuration. Background Technology

[0002] Wireless communication systems are widely deployed to provide various types of communication content, such as voice, video, packet data, messaging, and broadcasting. A typical wireless communication system includes at least multiple network devices and multiple terminal devices, with the network devices providing services to the terminal devices within their coverage area.

[0003] In some cases, the terminal device may be configured with an MG mode indicating one or more MGs. During MG, the terminal device will suspend / disable its communication with its serving network equipment while performing necessary measurements on a target carrier / frequency that is the same as or different from that of the serving network equipment. Additionally, in some scenarios, such as when the terminal device is configured to switch to a new bandwidth portion (BWP), the terminal needs to activate a new MG mode. It is desirable to ensure the scheduling of critical signaling and / or data after the BWP switch, and further, it is desirable that the new MG mode can be activated. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Overall, the exemplary embodiments of this disclosure provide a solution for the activation of MG configuration.

[0005] In a first aspect, a first device is provided. The first device includes at least one processor; and at least one memory including computer program code; wherein the at least one memory and the computer program code are configured together with the at least one processor to cause the first device to: receive from a second device a message for switching the first device to a bandwidth portion, the message triggering the first device to activate a measurement gap configuration, the measurement gap configuration indicating one or more measurement gaps; and delay the application of at least one of the one or more measurement gaps.

[0006] In a second aspect, a second device is provided. The second device includes at least one processor; and at least one memory including computer program code; wherein the at least one memory and the computer program code are configured, together with the at least one processor, to cause the second device to: transmit a message to a first device for switching the first device to a bandwidth portion, the message triggering the first device to activate a measurement gap configuration, the measurement gap configuration indicating one or more measurement gaps; and enable transmission with the first device during at least one of the one or more measurement gaps.

[0007] In a third aspect, a method is provided. The method includes receiving, at a first device, a message from a second device for switching the first device to a bandwidth portion, the message triggering the first device to activate a measurement gap configuration, the measurement gap configuration indicating one or more measurement gaps. The method also includes delaying the application of at least one of the one or more measurement gaps.

[0008] In a fourth aspect, a method is provided. The method includes transmitting a message from a second device to a first device for switching the first device to a bandwidth portion, the message triggering the first device to activate a measurement gap configuration, the measurement gap configuration indicating one or more measurement gaps. The method also includes enabling transmission with the first device during at least one of the one or more measurement gaps.

[0009] In a fifth aspect, a first apparatus is provided. The first apparatus includes components for receiving, at the first apparatus, a message from a second apparatus for switching the first apparatus to a bandwidth portion, the message triggering the first apparatus to activate a measurement gap configuration, the measurement gap configuration indicating one or more measurement gaps. The first apparatus also includes components for delaying the application of at least one of the one or more measurement gaps.

[0010] In a sixth aspect, a second apparatus is provided. The second apparatus includes components for transmitting a message from the second apparatus to a first apparatus for switching the first apparatus to a bandwidth portion, the message triggering the first apparatus to activate a measurement gap configuration indicating one or more measurement gaps. The second apparatus also includes components for enabling transmission with the first apparatus during at least one of the one or more measurement gaps.

[0011] In a seventh aspect, a computer-readable medium is provided. The computer-readable medium includes program instructions for causing a device to perform at least the method according to the third aspect.

[0012] In an eighth aspect, a computer-readable medium is provided. The computer-readable medium includes program instructions for causing a device to perform at least the method according to the fourth aspect.

[0013] It should be understood that the overview section is not intended to identify key or essential features of embodiments of this disclosure, nor is it intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. Other features of this disclosure will become readily apparent from the following description. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Some exemplary embodiments will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0015] Figure 1A and Figure 1B The standard signaling flow for MG configuration activation is shown;

[0016] Figure 2 An example communication network in which example embodiments of this disclosure may be implemented is shown;

[0017] Figure 3 The signaling flow illustrating an example process for MG configuration activation according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown;

[0018] Figures 4A to 4C A block diagram illustrating an example correspondence between a time window for processing messages and a MG according to some example embodiments of the present disclosure is shown;

[0019] Figure 5 The signaling flow illustrating an example procedure for activating MG configuration according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown;

[0020] Figure 6 A flowchart is shown illustrating an example method performed by a first device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0021] Figure 7 A flowchart illustrating an example method performed by a second device according to some embodiments of this disclosure is shown;

[0022] Figure 8 A simplified block diagram of a device suitable for implementing example embodiments of the present disclosure is shown; and

[0023] Figure 9 A block diagram of an example computer-readable medium according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0024] Throughout the accompanying drawings, the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The principles of this disclosure will now be described with reference to some exemplary embodiments. It should be understood that these embodiments are described merely for illustration and to help those skilled in the art understand and implement this disclosure, and do not imply any limitation on the scope of this disclosure. The disclosure described herein can be implemented in various other ways besides those described below.

[0026] In the following description and claims, unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure pertains.

[0027] References to "an embodiment," "an embodiment," "an example embodiment," etc., in this disclosure indicate that the described embodiment may include a particular feature, structure, or characteristic, but not every embodiment necessarily includes that particular feature, structure, or characteristic. Furthermore, such phrases do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Additionally, when a particular feature, structure, or characteristic is described in connection with an embodiment, it is believed that in conjunction with other embodiments (whether explicitly described or not) affecting such a feature, structure, or characteristic is within the knowledge of those skilled in the art.

[0028] It should be understood that although the terms “first” and “second” may be used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are used only to distinguish one element from another. For example, a first element may be referred to as a second element, and similarly, a second element may be referred to as a first element, without departing from the scope of the exemplary embodiments. As used herein, the term “and / or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the listed terms.

[0029] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments. As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “has,” “having,” “includes,” and / or “including” as used herein specify the presence of the stated features, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0030] As used in this application, the term "circuit" may refer to one or more or all of the following:

[0031] (a) Pure hardware circuit implementation (such as implementation using only analog and / or digital circuit systems), and

[0032] (b) A combination of hardware circuitry and software, such as (if applicable):

[0033] (i) A combination of (multiple) analog and / or digital hardware circuits and software / firmware, and

[0034] (ii) Any part of a hardware processor(s) having software (including (multiple) digital signal processors), software, and (multiple) memories, which work together to cause a device (such as a mobile phone or server) to perform various functions, and

[0035] (c) (Multiple) hardware circuits and / or (multiple) processors, such as (multiple) microprocessors or a portion thereof, which require software (e.g., firmware) to operate, but may be absent when operation is not required.

[0036] The definition of "circuit system" applies to all uses of the term in this application, including in any claim. As another example, as used in this application, the term "circuit system" also covers implementations of hardware circuitry or processors (or processors) alone, or a portion thereof, and their accompanying software and / or firmware. For instance, if applicable to a particular claim element, the term "circuit system" also covers baseband integrated circuits or processor integrated circuits for mobile devices, or similar integrated circuits in servers, cellular network devices, or other computing or network devices.

[0037] As used herein, the term "communication network" refers to a network that conforms to any suitable communication standard, such as Long Term Evolution (LTE), LTE-A Advanced (LTE-A), Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA), High-Speed ​​Packet Access (HSPA), Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT), etc. Furthermore, communication between terminal devices and network devices in a communication network can be performed according to any suitable generation of communication protocols, including but not limited to first-generation (1G), second-generation (2G), 2.5G, 2.75G, third-generation (3G), fourth-generation (4G), 4.5G, future fifth-generation (5G) communication protocols, and / or and / or any other currently known or future-developed protocols. Embodiments of this disclosure can be applied to various communication systems. Given the rapid development of communications, there will naturally be communication technologies and systems that embody future types of this disclosure. This disclosure should not be construed as limiting its scope to the systems described above.

[0038] As used herein, the term "network device" refers to a node in a communication network through which terminal devices access the network and receive services. Network devices can refer to base stations (BS) or access points (APs), such as Node B (NodeB or NB), evolved Node B (eNodeB or eNB), NR NB (also known as gNB), Remote Radio Unit (RRU), Radio Header (RH), Remote Radio Header End (RRH), relay, low-power nodes (such as femtoseconds, picoseconds), etc., depending on the terminology and technology used.

[0039] As used herein, the term "terminal device" refers to any terminal device capable of wireless communication. By way of example and not limitation, a terminal device may also be referred to as a communication device, user equipment (UE), subscriber station (SS), portable subscriber station, mobile station (MS), or access terminal (AT). Terminal devices may include, but are not limited to, mobile phones, cellular phones, smartphones, Voice over IP (VoIP) phones, wireless local loop phones, tablets, wearable terminal devices, personal digital assistants (PDAs), portable computers, desktop computers, image acquisition terminal devices such as digital cameras, gaming terminal devices, music storage and playback devices, in-vehicle wireless terminal devices, wireless endpoints, mobile stations, laptop embedded devices (LEE), laptop mounted devices (LME), USB dongles, smart devices, wireless client devices (CPE), Internet of Things (IoT) devices, watches or other wearable devices, head-mounted displays (HMDs), vehicles, drones, medical devices and applications (e.g., remote surgery), industrial devices and applications (e.g., robots and / or other wireless devices operating in industrial and / or automated processing chain environments), consumer electronics devices, devices operating on commercial and / or industrial wireless networks, etc. In the following description, the terms "terminal equipment", "communication equipment", "terminal", "user equipment" and "UE" are used interchangeably.

[0040] While the functions described herein may be implemented in fixed and / or wireless network nodes in various example embodiments, in other example embodiments, the functions may be implemented in a user equipment device (such as a cellular phone, tablet, laptop, desktop computer, mobile IoT device, or fixed IoT device). For example, the user equipment device may be suitably equipped with corresponding capabilities as described in combination with (multiple) fixed and / or wireless network nodes. The user equipment device may be a user equipment and / or a control device (such as a chipset or processor) configured to control the user equipment when installed in it. Examples of such functions include boot server functions and / or home subscriber servers, which may be implemented in the user equipment device by providing software configured to cause the user equipment device to perform operations from the perspective of these functions / nodes.

[0041] Since 3GPP Release 15 (Rel-15), terminal devices have been supported in configuring up to four BWPs via a single Radio Resource Control (RRC) reconfiguration message. Only one of these BWPs is active, while the others are pre-configured / candidate BWPs. These BWPs can be quickly switched to active BWP via DCI messages (also known as “PDCCH commands”). For example, for paired spectrum (such as Frequency Division Duplex (FDD), a terminal device can configure an initial DL / UL BWP and up to four downlink (DL) and up to four uplink (UL) BWPs in the serving cell. Furthermore, for unpaired spectrum (such as Time Division Duplex (TDD), a terminal device can configure an initial DL / UL BWP and up to four UL-DL BWP pairs in the serving cell, where the center frequencies of the UL and DL are the same, and BWPs with the same BWP identifier form BWP pairs. Additionally, it is required that at any given time, only one DL and UL BWP or one BWP pair is active for the terminal device in the serving cell.

[0042] As described above, in a wireless communication system, a terminal device can be configured with an MG mode indicating one or more MGs. During an MG, the terminal device will suspend / disable communication with its serving network device while performing measurements on the same or a different carrier / frequency as the serving network device. Additionally, in some scenarios, such as when the terminal device is configured to switch to a new BWP, the terminal needs to activate the new MG mode.

[0043] Wireless standardization organizations (such as the 3rd Generation Partnership Project 3GPP) have done some work on MG configurations (e.g., MG mode), as will be discussed below.

[0044] In Rel-15, if the measurement target configured for the measurement requires a gap, the MG mode must always be configured to the UE by the network via an RRC reconfiguration message. The MG mode always includes parameters such as gapOffset, mgl, mgrp, and mgta. Here, "gapOffset" refers to the gap offset of the measurement gap mode, "mgl" refers to the measurement gap length, "mgrp" refers to the measurement gap repetition period, and "mgta" refers to the measurement gap timing advance. An example of an MG configuration including these parameters is shown below.

[0045]

[0046] refer to Figure 1A The standard MG configuration mechanism defined in 3GPP Rel-15 is discussed. Figure 1A Signaling flow 100 for the MG configuration mechanism is shown.

[0047] like Figure 1A As shown, the network device transmits a 105 DCI message to the terminal device, instructing the terminal device to switch to an inactive / candidate BWP. The terminal device processes a 110 DCI message. Then, the network device transmits a 115 RRC reconfiguration message to the terminal device, configuring MG mode for the terminal device. Upon receiving the RRC reconfiguration message, the terminal device can immediately activate MG mode. Figure 1A As shown, the terminal device performs measurements 120 and 125 during the MG period according to the MG mode, which requires the terminal device to neither receive nor transmit transmissions with the serving cell during the MG period. Therefore, the network device disables transmissions 130 and 135 with the terminal device in the serving cell during the MG period (e.g., the network device cannot schedule any data transmissions with the terminal device).

[0048] exist Figure 1A In this architecture, network devices configure MG mode via an RRC reconfiguration process after transmitting DCI messages. Therefore, network devices can flexibly control the timing of MG configuration activation (i.e., MG mode). However, because MG configuration activation requires a dedicated RRC reconfiguration process, it may not be activated promptly after the terminal device switches to a new BWP, which is undesirable.

[0049] To enable MG configuration as early as possible, enhancements to MG configuration have been discussed in 3GPP Release 17 (Rel-17). Several aspects of these enhancements have been approved by 3GPP work items, such as pre-configured MG for each active BWP (also known as fast MG configuration), multiple concurrent independent MG modes, and small gaps in network control (NCSG).

[0050] For the pre-configured MG aspects of each activity BWP, many technical details need to be discussed. These technical details include:

[0051] • Radio resource management (RRM) requirements for (multiple) pre-configured MG modes, including: requirements for studying the mechanism to activate / deactivate MG after DCI-based or timer-based BWP handover, specifying the rules and UE behavior for activating / deactivating MG after DCI-based or timer-based BWP handover, and defining measurement period requirements using (multiple) pre-configured MG modes in the presence of one or more BWP handovers during each measurement period.

[0052] • Specifications for the applicability of (multiple) pre-configured MG modes; and

[0053] • (Multiple) pre-configured MG mode procedures and signaling, for example, specifying the impact of protocols on the mechanism for activating / deactivating MG after a DCI-based or timer-based BWP switchover.

[0054] In addition, the new 3GPP WI also lists some procedures for pre-configured MGs that require further study, including:

[0055] • Reconfiguration of pre-configured MGs (such as whether a specific activation process is required after RRC configuration);

[0056] • Activating and deactivating pre-configured MGs after a BWP handover based on DCI or a timer (conditions and details of these procedures). MG activation in this context means that both the network and the UE assume the pre-configured MG will be used for measurement. MG deactivation in this context means that both the network and the UE assume the pre-configured MG will not be used for measurement, and the UE should be able to receive scheduled data.

[0057] • Pre-configured MG configuration (such as whether the pre-configured MG is configured according to BWP, UE, or FR, the same as traditional MG); and

[0058] • The relationship between the pre-configured MG mode and the currently configured MG in the RRC. One option for this relationship is that the pre-configured MG in an active BWP can override the currently configured MG in the RRC until the active BWP switches to a new BWP that does not have a MG-by-the-dots configuration mode. Another option for this relationship is that the pre-configured MG is the MG configured in the RRC in Rel-15 and can be ON / OFF after the BWP switch.

[0059] refer to Figure 1B The standard MG configuration mechanism defined in 3GPP Rel-17 is discussed. Figure 1B Signaling flow 150 for the MG configuration mechanism is shown.

[0060] like Figure 1B As shown, the network device transmits a 155 RRC reconfiguration message to the terminal device, where the RRC reconfiguration message is used to pre-configure the MG mode for the terminal device. For example, the network device can configure one or more MG modes for each configured BWP. The network device can transmit the RRC reconfiguration message at any appropriate time. Then, the network device transmits a 160 DCI message to the terminal device, where the DCI message instructs the terminal device to switch to an inactive / candidate BWP. The terminal device processes the 165 DCI message, and the pre-configured MG mode can be activated accordingly. Figure 1BAs shown, the terminal device performs measurements 170 and 175 during the MG period according to the MG mode, where the terminal device neither needs to receive nor transmit with the serving cell during the MG period. Therefore, the network device disables transmissions 180 and 185 with the terminal device during the GP period (e.g., the network device cannot schedule any data transmission with the terminal device). In a wireless communication system with a centralized unit (CU) / distributed unit (DU) architecture, DCI messages can be transmitted by the DU based on the current channel quality and the required quality of service (QoS). Furthermore, data scheduling is controlled by the DU (e.g., no data is scheduled in the serving cell during the MG period). As for the CU, the timing for activating the MG mode after configuration is completely uncontrollable.

[0061] Compared to the conventional MG configuration mechanism defined in Rel-15 (i.e., MG configuration and activation must be completed through an additional RRC reconfiguration process after the BWP handover process), the pre-configured MG mechanism defined in Rel-17 (also known as DCI-based BWP handover) enables rapid activation of MG configuration during the BWP handover process because the commands used to switch the BWP can be used to activate the pre-configured MG mode simultaneously.

[0062] However, there are some specific requirements for the BWP handover process. Specifically, after the BWP handover, the terminal device should transmit something (such as data, messages, signaling, etc.) to the network device, and the network device should also transmit something to the terminal device via the new active BWP. For example, for each active serving cell configured with a BWP, if the BWP is activated and the active DL BWP of the serving cell is not a dormant BWP, the Media Access Control (MAC) entity should:

[0063] • Transmitted on the uplink shared control channel (UL-SCH) on the BWP;

[0064] • If the Physical Random Access Channel (PRACH) timing is configured, then the data is transmitted on the Random Access Channel (RACH) on the BWP;

[0065] • Monitor the Physical Downlink Control Channel (PDCCH) on the BWP;

[0066] • Transmit the Physical Uplink Control Channel (PUCCH) on the BWP (if configured);

[0067] • Report the channel state information (CSI) of the BWP;

[0068] • Transmit SRS on BWP (if configured);

[0069] • Receive downlink shared control channel (DL-SCH) on BWP;

[0070] • Based on the stored configuration (if any), (re)initialize any suspended configured uplink licenses of license type 1 on the active BWP.

[0071] In addition, the terminal device is required to be able to transmit and receive data immediately after the BWP handover has taken place. Specifically, for DCI-based BWP handover, after the UE receives the BWP handover request (i.e., the DCI message) from the serving cell in time slot n, the terminal device should be able to transmit and receive data for a certain period of time (also known as T). BWPswitchDelay Afterwards, the terminal device receives the PDSCH (for DL ​​active BWP handover) or transmits the PUSCH (for UL active BWP handover) on the new BWP. That is, the terminal device is required to be able to receive the PDSCH in time slot n+T. BWPswitchDelay Transmitting and receiving transmissions.

[0072] Parameter T BWPswitchDelay This can be specified in wireless standards (such as 3GPP standards). For example, Table 1 below, specified in 3GPP standards, defines the BWP handover delay, i.e., parameter T. BWPswitchDelay .

[0073] Table 1: BWP handover delay

[0074]

[0075] Refer again Figure 1B As mentioned above, the MG is pre-configured by the RRC reconfiguration message, and the MG configuration is activated by subsequent DCI messages. Therefore, the relationship between the first MG and the time window used to process DCI messages is dynamic. In this case, if the first activated MG starts too early, the terminal device and network device will not have time to transmit immediately after the BWP handover. If this is the case, the standard-defined interaction process after the BWP handover cannot be performed, and the network device cannot determine whether the BWP handover was successful. Therefore, although the conventional MG mode configuration mechanism discussed in Rel-17 can quickly activate the MG configuration, this solution is not suitable for certain specific scenarios.

[0076] Based on some example embodiments of this disclosure, a solution for activation of MG configuration is proposed.

[0077] In this solution, a first device (such as a terminal device) receives a message from a second device (such as a network device) to switch the first device to a BWP. This message triggers the second device to activate an MG configuration, where the MG configuration indicates one or more MGs. The first device can then delay applying at least one MG. Similarly, after transmitting the message, the second device can initiate transmission with the first device during at least one of the one or more MGs. In this way, the delay of the BWP handover process is controllable and predictable for both the first and second devices, and consequently, the necessary interactions required after the BWP handover are guaranteed, while the new MG configuration can be activated as quickly as possible.

[0078] Figure 2 An example communication network 200 in which embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented is shown. Figure 2 As shown, the communication network 200 includes a first device 210, a second device 220, and a third device 230. In some example embodiments, the first device 210 may be a terminal device, the second device 220 may be a network device serving the first device 210, and the third device 230 may be a secondary network device serving the first device 210. The second device 220 provides the service cell 202 for the first device 210.

[0079] exist Figure 2 In a specific example, the first device 210 may be configured with an MG configuration (such as an MG mode) indicating one or more MGs. During MG, the first device 210 will suspend / disable its communication with its serving network device (i.e., the second device 220) while performing measurements on the same or a different carrier / frequency as the serving network device. Furthermore, multiple BWPs may be configured in the communication network 200, where only one UP-DL BWM or one BWM pair is active, while the others are inactive. The second device 220 can switch BWPs by transmitting messages (such as RRC messages, DCI command messages (PDCCH commands), SIBs, MAC CEs, etc.) to the first device 210.

[0080] In addition, Figure 2 In a specific example, the first device 210 has carrier aggregation (CA) capability. For example... Figure 2 As shown, the first device 210 can communicate with both the second device 220 and the third device 230 simultaneously. In this case, the first device 210 can be referred to as the primary network device, and the third device 230 can be referred to as the secondary network device.

[0081] It should be understood that communication in communication network 200 can be implemented according to any and more appropriate communication protocols, including but not limited to cellular communication protocols such as first-generation (1G), second-generation (2G), third-generation (3G), fourth-generation (4G), and fifth-generation (5G), wireless local area network communication protocols (such as IEEE 802.11), and / or any other currently known or future-developed protocols. Furthermore, communication can utilize any appropriate wireless communication technology, including but not limited to: Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA), Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA), Frequency Division Duplex (FDD), Time Division Duplex (TDD), Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO), Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDM), Discrete Fourier Transform Extended OFDM (DFT-s-OFDM), and / or any other currently known or future-developed technologies.

[0082] It should also be understood that Figure 2 The number, connection relationships, and types of the first, second, and third devices shown are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent any limitation. The communication network 200 may include any suitable number and type of first, second, and third devices appropriate for implementing embodiments of this disclosure. Furthermore, it should be understood that in some examples, the communication network 200 may include either a homogeneous network deployment only or a heterogeneous network deployment only.

[0083] The exemplary embodiments of this disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0084] Now for reference Figure 3 , Figure 3 Signaling flow 300 for MG configuration activation according to some embodiments of this disclosure is illustrated. For discussion purposes, reference will be made to... Figure 2 This describes signaling flow 300. Signaling flow 300 may involve first device 210 and second device 220. Figure 3 In a specific example, the first device 210 is a terminal device, and the second device 220 is a serving network device of the first device 210.

[0085] For ease of discussion, some terms used in the following description are listed below:

[0086] • First time point (also known as "P1"): The time point at which messages are received when switching BWP;

[0087] • Second time point (also known as "P2"): The end time of the time window used to process messages for switching BWP;

[0088] • Third time point (also known as "P3"): The starting time point of MG;

[0089] • Fourth time point (also known as "P4"): The end time point of MG;

[0090] • The time window used to process messages for switching BWPs (also known as "[P1,P2]"): This includes the time for receiving and parsing messages, switching BWPs, and applying MG configuration. Optionally, the time window may also include a time margin. In one example, the time window for processing messages for switching BWPs includes at least T. BWPswitchDelay (defined in the wireless standard) and the time used for applying MG configuration; and

[0091] Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, both the first device 210 and the second device 220 can obtain / determine / know the length of the time window (e.g., the length of the time window is defined / configured / specified by the wireless standard, network operator, or service provider).

[0092] • The interval between the time window used to process messages for switching BWP and MG (also known as "[P2,P3]"): from the second time point (P2) to the third time point (P3);

[0093] The term "MG configuration" as used in this disclosure refers to any configuration associated with MG and / or MG mode. Additionally, "MG configuration" can be represented in any suitable manner, such as information elements in RRC messages, fields in DCI messages, etc.

[0094] Additionally, in this disclosure, the operations of "delayed application of MG" and "skip / discard MG" are equivalent to each other, which means that it is not expected that the first device 210 will enable MG to perform measurement during MG while the transmission between the first device 210 and the second device 220 is enabled.

[0095] Additionally, in this disclosure, the "delayed MG configuration activation" operation refers to enabling MG to perform measurements during MG without expecting the first device 210 to enable transmission between the first device 210 and the second device 220.

[0096] Furthermore, since all the "delay MG configuration activation", "delay MG application", and "skip / discard MG" operations can achieve the same technical effect as not wanting the first device 210 to enable MG during MG to perform measurement while the transmission between the first device 210 and the second device 220 is enabled, one of the above operations can be replaced by another of the above operations. For example, the "delay MG configuration activation within a certain time period" operation can be replaced by the "delay application of (multiple) MGs within a certain time period" and "skip / discard MGs within a certain time period" operations. Similarly, the "delay application of (multiple) MGs" and "skip / discard (multiple) MGs" operations can be replaced by the "delay MG configuration activation within a time period including at least (multiple) corresponding MGs" operation.

[0097] It should be understood that all MGs discussed in this article refer to MGs that occur after receiving the message for switching the BWP (i.e., the first time point P1).

[0098] Additionally, in the following description, examples of message types (such as “RRC message,” “DCI command message (PDCCH command),” “MAC CE,” and “SIB”) are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent any limitation. In other example embodiments, any suitable message type may be used for interaction between the first device 210 and the second device 220.

[0099] In operation, the first device 210 receives a message 320 for switching the first device 210 to a BWP, wherein the message triggers the first device 210 to activate an MG configuration (such as an MG mode), and the MG configuration indicates one or more MGs. This message can be represented as any suitable message type. In one example, the message is a DCI command message (PDCCH command). In another example, the message could be an RRC message or a MAC CE.

[0100] Additionally, in some example embodiments, the second device 220 may configure the MG configuration to be activated to the first device 210. In one example, the second device 220 configures the MG configuration via a message for handing over the BWP. In another example, the second device 220 transmits an additional message 310 to the first device 210, wherein the additional message includes at least one MG configuration corresponding to the corresponding BWP configured in the serving cell. This additional message may be transmitted at any suitable time, such as before the message for handing over the BWP or together with the message for handing over the BWP. In one example, the second device 220 transmits the additional message including the MG configuration after the message for handing over. In another example, the second device 220 transmits the additional message including the MG configuration, wherein the measurement gap configuration is pre-configured before the message for handing over the BWP. Alternatively, in another example, the MG configuration may be pre-defined by some wireless communications organization (such as the enhancements for MG configuration in 3GPP Rel-17), meaning that both the first device 210 and the second device 220 may know the MG configuration in advance.

[0101] In some example embodiments, the first device 210 processes message 330 during a time window 360. Furthermore, the first device 210 delays activation of at least one MG by 340. Accordingly, the second device 220 enables transmission with the first device 210 during at least one MG by 350. Figure 3 In a specific example, the first device 210 delays activation of 340MG 362, and the second device 220 enables transmission with the first device 210 during MG 362.

[0102] Furthermore, the first device 210 and the second device 220 can apply / recover (multiple) subsequent MGs, such as performing periodic measurements at the first device 210. Figure 3 As shown in the specific example, the first device 210 applies 345MG 364, and the second device 220 disables the transmission of 355 with the first device 210 during MG 364.

[0103] In this way, the first device 210 and the second device 220 can control when the MG is applied so that the MG is not started too early.

[0104] Furthermore, in some example embodiments, the second device 220 may transmit an indication to the first device 210, wherein the indication is used to enable a function in the first device 210 for delaying the application of at least one MG. In some example embodiments, the indication is included in a message for switching BWPs. In some other example embodiments, the second device 220 may transmit the indication via a separate message, such as an RRC message, a DCI command message (PDCCH command), or a MAC CE.

[0105] In this way, the second device 220 can control whether the first device 210 is allowed to delay the application of at least one MG.

[0106] Furthermore, in some example embodiments, the first device 210 may indicate the additional delay required to activate the MG upon receiving a message for switching the BWP. For example, the first device 210 may transmit an indication to the second device 220, wherein the indication specifies that the first device 210 has the capability to delay the application of the MG configuration. In this way, if the first device 210 enables the delayed application of at least one MG, the second device 220 can be notified immediately.

[0107] Furthermore, the "delayed application of at least one MG" operation of the first device 210 and the "enable transmission with the first device 210 during at least one MG" operation of the second device 220 can be performed based on one or more conditions, rules, policies or parameters.

[0108] In one example, if the conditions / rules / policies for delaying the activation of a MG are met, the first device 210 may delay the activation of at least one MG, and if the conditions / rules / policies for delaying the activation of a MG are no longer met, the first device 210 activates subsequent MGs. Correspondingly, if the conditions / rules / policies for delaying the activation of a MG are met, the second device 220 enables transmission with the first device 210 during at least one MG, and if the conditions / rules / policies for delaying the activation of a MG are no longer met, the second device 220 disables transmission with the first device 210 during at least one MG.

[0109] In another example, the first device 210 may delay the activation of at least one MG based on one or more parameters, while the second device 220 may also enable transmission with the first device 210 based on one or more corresponding parameters. For example, the second device 220 may indicate a time period during which the UE should delay the activation of at least one MG upon receiving a BWP handover message. Optionally, the second device 220 may indicate an additional time period during which the UE should delay the activation of at least one MG after processing the BWP handover message, i.e., T BWPswitchDelay .

[0110] In some embodiments, one or more parameters may first be determined by the second device 220 and then transmitted by the second device 220 to the first device 210. In one example, the second device 220 transmits one or more parameters via a message for switching BWPs. In another example, the second device 220 transmits one or more parameters via additional messages that include one or more parameters (such as RRC messages, DCI command messages (PDCCH commands) SIB, MAC CE, etc.).

[0111] Alternatively, in some embodiments, the first device 210 and the second device 220 may each determine one or more parameters independently.

[0112] In one example, the first device 210 and the second device 220 determine one or more parameters from a predefined configuration applied to both devices. For example, one or more parameters may be predefined by some wireless communications organization (such as enhancements for MG configuration in 3GPP Rel-17), meaning that both the first device 210 and the second device 220 may store one or more parameters in a local configuration file or computer program.

[0113] In another example, the first device 210 and the second device 220 can determine one or more parameters by using the same rules / policies.

[0114] In addition, there are many factors that can be used to determine one or more parameters. As an example and not a limitation, example factors could be the service associated with at least one parameter, the bandwidth portion to be switched, the capabilities of the first device 210 (such as the type of the first device 210, the processing power of the first device 210, or the performance of the first device 210, etc.).

[0115] Furthermore, if the BWP is associated with multiple component carriers, the second device 220 can also determine the value of the timer based on the number of component carriers. Alternatively or additionally, the second device 220 can also determine the value of the timer based on a scaling factor, which indicates the incremental delay of each additional component carrier involved in the handover of the BWP.

[0116] The following discussion explains why the number of multiple component carriers and scaling factors can be used as factors to determine one or more parameters.

[0117] When BWP handover is associated with multiple component carriers, the delay of a single component carrier is expressed as T. BWPswitchDelay In addition, parameter T BWPswitchDelay It should be based on the minimum SCS in the subcarrier space (SCS) corresponding to all component carriers involved before and after the BWP handover. The delay of multiple component carriers can be expressed as:

[0118] T MultipleBWPswitchDelay =T BWPswitchDelay +D*(N-1) Equation (1)

[0119] The parameter D is a scaling factor that indicates the incremental delay of each additional component carrier involved in the BWP handover. In some example embodiments, the parameter D refers to the incremental delay of each additional component carrier and depends on the capabilities of the first device 210 (such as bwp-SwitchingMultiCCs-r16).

[0120] In some example embodiments, the parameter bwp-SwitchingMultiCCs-r16 indicates whether the first device 210 supports incremental delays for simultaneous active BWP handover based on DCI and timers across multiple CCs. The capability signaling includes the following: type1-r16 indicates the delay value for type 1 BWP handover, and takes the value {100µs, 200µs}; type2-r16 indicates the delay value for type 2 BWP handover, and takes the value {200µs, 400µs, 800µs, 1000µs}.

[0121] The parameter N relates to the number of component carriers. In some example embodiments, if the first device 210 is able to support each FR gap and no BWP handover involves an SCS change, then N is the number of component carriers in the same FR. In some other example embodiments, if the first device 210 is unable to support each FR gap or if a BWP handover on any component carrier involves an SCS change, then N is the number of component carriers undergoing simultaneous BWP handovers.

[0122] Based on the above discussion, when BWP switching is associated with multiple component carriers, the number of component carriers and the scaling factor can be used as factors to determine one or more parameters.

[0123] Additionally, in some example embodiments, one or more parameters are specific to a particular MG configuration within a concurrent MG configuration. Alternatively, in some other example embodiments, one or more parameters are shared by multiple concurrent MG configurations of the first device 210.

[0124] It should be understood that conditions, rules, policies, or parameters can be defined with any suitable physical meaning. A first device 210 can use these conditions, rules, policies, or parameters to perform delayed application of at least one MG, or a second device 220 can use these conditions, rules, policies, or parameters to enable transmission with the first device 210 during at least one MG. In some example embodiments, conditions, rules, policies, or parameters can refer to any relationship between P1, P2, P3, and P4, or any relationship between a time window for processing messages and an MG. In one example, conditions, rules, policies, or parameters can indicate some thresholds of at least one of the following: difference P3-P2 (if P3>P2) or P2-P3 (if P2>P3), difference P3-P1, difference P4-P2, the interval between a time window and an MG, the duration of overlap between a time window and an MG, etc. In another example, conditions, rules, policies, or parameters can indicate the time period for delaying the activation of the MG configuration.

[0125] In addition, the above conditions, rules, strategies or parameters can be used alone or in combination, and one or more parameters can be positive or negative depending on their specific physical meaning.

[0126] As an example and not a limitation, the following describes an example embodiment for “delaying the application of at least one MG” / “enabling transmission with the first device 210 during at least one MG”.

[0127] Example 1

[0128] In some example embodiments, if the time window for processing messages for switching BWPs (i.e., [P1, P2]) at least partially overlaps with the MG (i.e., [P3, P4]), the first device 210 delays the application of the MG. Accordingly, the second device 220 enables transmission with the first device 210 during the corresponding MG.

[0129] Now for reference Figure 4A and Figure 4B , Figure 4A and Figure 4B Example correspondences 400 and 420 between time windows 360 and MG 362 are shown. Figure 4A and Figure 4B As shown, time window 360 and MG 362 at least partially overlap. In this case, the first device 210 delays the application of MG 362, and the second device 220 enables transmission with the first device 210.

[0130] Example 2

[0131] Furthermore, when time window 360 and MG 362 at least partially overlap, the first device 210 and the second device can perform different operations based on different scenarios, instead of directly delaying the application of MG. Specifically, if the overlap duration of the time window and MG is less than the overlap threshold (i.e., P2-P3 < or <= the overlap threshold), the first device 210 delays the application of MG. Conversely, if the overlap duration of the time window used for message processing and MG is greater than the overlap threshold (i.e., P2-P3 > or >= the overlap threshold), the first device 210 applies MG. Accordingly, if the overlap duration of the time window and MG is less than the overlap threshold, the second device 220 enables transmission with the first device 210, and if the overlap duration is greater than the overlap threshold, the second device 220 disables transmission with the first device 210.

[0132] Refer again Figure 4A and Figure 4B .like Figure 4A As shown, the overlap duration of time window 360 and MG 362 is higher than the overlap threshold. In this case, the first device 210 applies MG 362, and the second device 220 disables transmission with the first device 210. While... Figure 4B In this case, the overlap duration of time window 360 and MG 362 is less than the overlap threshold. In this case, the first device 210 delays the application of MG 362, and the second device 220 enables transmission with the first device 210.

[0133] Example 3

[0134] In some example embodiments, if the interval between the time window (i.e., [P1, P2]) and the MG (i.e., [P3, P4]) is less than an interval threshold, the first device 210 delays the application of the MG. Accordingly, the second device 220 enables transmission with the first device 210 during the corresponding MG.

[0135] Now for reference Figure 4C , Figure 4C Example correspondence 440 between time window 360 and MG 362 is shown. For example... Figure 4C As shown, the interval between time window 360 and MG 362 is below the interval threshold. In other words, the third time point (i.e., P3) is close to the second time point (i.e., P2), or MG starts too early. In this case, the first device 210 delays the application of MG 362, and the second device 220 enables transmission with the first device 210.

[0136] To better understand, an example process is described below.

[0137] The interval threshold is obtained by the first device 210 (either obtained from the second device 220 or determined by the first device itself). When the first device 210 receives a message for switching the BWP (which also triggers the first device 210 to activate the MG configuration), the first device 210 can determine whether to delay the application of the MG. In one example, the first device 210 calculates the time difference between a third time point (i.e., P3) and a second time point (i.e., P2). If P3 - P2 < or <= the interval threshold, the first device 210 delays the application of the MG, while the first device 210 performs normal communication behavior with the second device 220. For subsequent MGs, if P3 - P2 > or >= the interval threshold, the first device 210 resumes normal MG behavior.

[0138] Example 4

[0139] In some example embodiments, the first device 210 delays the activation of the measurement gap configuration for a certain period of time, and the second device 220 enables transmission with the first device 210 for a certain period of time. Furthermore, the start point of this period of time is either the message reception time (i.e., the first time point P1) or the end time of the time window (i.e., the second time point P2). The above process can be implemented using a timer. As an example implementation, the first device 210 starts a timer at the time of receiving the message for switching the BWP (i.e., the first time point P1) or at the end time of the time window (i.e., the second time point P2). Then, if the timer has not expired, the first device 210 delays the activation of the MG configuration; if the timer expires, the MG configuration is activated. Correspondingly, the second device 220 starts a timer at time point P1 or P2. Then, if the timer has not expired, the second device 220 enables transmission with the first device 210 for at least one MG period; if the timer expires, the second device 220 disables transmission with the first device 210 for at least one MG period.

[0140] In this way, the first device 210 and the second device 220 can avoid the situation where the first MG starts up too early.

[0141] To better understand, an example process is described below.

[0142] Upon receiving a message for switching BWP (e.g., in time slot "n"), the first device 210 obtains information about the time period during which the first device 210 delays the application of MG.

[0143] In this particular example, the first device 210 and the second device 220 use a timer. For example, the second device 220 may configure a timer on the first device 210 to delay the application or prevent MG configuration (such as MG mode). In some example embodiments, the timer value may be sent to the first device 210 via a message, such as an RRC message (e.g., in MG mode pre-configuration), an SIB, or a message for switching BWPs (e.g., a DCI command message (PDCCH command)). The timer starts at a first time point (P1) or a second time point (P2). During the timer's operation, neither the first device 210 nor the second device 220 has an active MG.

[0144] In some example embodiments, the value of the timer (sometimes referred to as "T") guard_time The specifications may vary due to different services, different BWPs, or different capabilities of the first device 210.

[0145] In one example, if the BWP to be activated is associated with a single component carrier, the timer value can be defined as follows:

[0146] T guard_time =n+T BWPswitchDelay Equation (2)

[0147] In another example, if the BWP to be activated is associated with multiple component carriers (e.g., a DCI-based BWP that triggers activation of MG mode, where the first device 210 needs to switch to multiple component carriers), the timer value can be defined as follows:

[0148] T guard_time =n+T MultipleBWPswitchDelay Equation (3)

[0149] Parameter T MultipleBWPswitchDelay =T BWPswitchDelay +D*(N-1) has the same physical meaning as discussed above. Additionally, the parameter "n" is the receive time slot used to switch the BWP message. Parameter T BWPswitchDelay This is the BWP handover delay for a single component carrier (which can be defined by the wireless communication agency). Additionally, parameter T... BWPswitchDelay It can be defined based on the UE capabilities of the first device 210 (e.g., bwp-SwitchingDelay).

[0150] Additionally, if BWP handover is associated with multiple component carriers, then parameter T BWPswitchDelayIt should be based on the minimum SCS among all the subcarrier spaces (SCS) corresponding to the component carriers involved before and after the BWP handover. In this particular example, network device 220 does not need to consider the BWP delay time for BWP handover for Type 1 and Type 2 UEs or whether the MG will be activated after the BWP.

[0151] Parameter D is a scaling factor that indicates the incremental delay of each additional CC involved in the switching of a portion of the bandwidth. Parameter N is related to the number of component carriers.

[0152] In some example embodiments, in scenarios with concurrent MG mode configuration (i.e., the first device 210 may have more than one parallel active MG mode), a timer and parameter T are used to delay the activation of the MG configuration. guard_time It can be set to a setting specific to each MG mode, or set as a common setting for all MG modes in parallel.

[0153] Optionally, in some example embodiments, parameter T guard_time This can include a certain time margin based on specific requirements or application scenarios.

[0154] Example 5

[0155] In certain scenarios, the second device 220 may not know the value of the time window (also referred to as "[P1, P2]") used to process messages for switching BWPs. For example, the value of the time window might refer to the actual time the first device 210 processes the message. In this case, the second device 220 does not need to perform calculations but simply continues to schedule the first device 210, including receiving transmissions. If the second device 220 receives any transmissions from the first device 210, then the second device 220 initiates normal data scheduling with the first device 210.

[0156] It should be understood that the above examples are provided as examples rather than as limitations.

[0157] The exemplary embodiments of this disclosure provide flexibility to the first device 210 and the second device 220. For example, the first device 210 and the second device 220 can set appropriate thresholds to avoid the inability to schedule important signaling or service data in the uplink and downlink after a BWP handover (this is due to the activated MG being too close to or even overlapping with the BWP handover / activation time). Furthermore, the exemplary embodiments of this disclosure ensure that the BWP handover delay is predictable and that UE latency requirements are not affected by the potential addition / activation of MG modes.

[0158] A specific example embodiment

[0159] Now for reference Figure 5 , Figure 5Signaling flow 500 for activating a pre-configured MG using a timer is shown. For discussion purposes, reference will be made to... Figure 2 Let's describe signaling flow 500. Signaling flow 3500 can involve first device 210 and second device 220. Figure 5 In a specific example, the first device 210 is a terminal device, and the second device 220 is a serving network device of the first device 210.

[0160] exist Figure 5 In a specific example, the first device 210 enters a 505 connection mode. The second device 220 transmits a 510 MG configuration to the first device 210. The MG configuration may include one or more pre-configured MG configurations (such as MG modes).

[0161] exist Figure 5 In a specific example, the first device 210 applies a 515MG configuration. Subsequently, data transmission can be performed between the first device 210 and the second device 220.

[0162] The second device 220 transmits a message 530 to the first device 210 for switching the BWP, wherein the message may indicate that a pre-configured MG configuration should be activated (or deactivated).

[0163] Upon receiving the message for switching BWP, the first device 210 will start a 525 timer (referred to as "T" for ease of discussion). guard_timer ”). T guard_timer The value depends on whether the BWP message used for switching BWPs includes switching a single BWP or switching multiple BWPs (such as multiple component carriers).

[0164] The first device 210 is in T guard_timer The activation of the pre-configured MG configuration of 535 is disabled internally. Additionally, the first device 210 performs a normal BWP handover of 540.

[0165] Because MG is configured in T guard_timer If the internal connection is disabled, the first device 210 and the second device 220 can perform 545 data transfer after the first device has been switched to the new BWP.

[0166] Once T guard_timer Upon expiration, the first device 210 will enable / activate 550 (multiple) pre-configured MG settings and perform normal measurements during MG, and data transmission can be performed outside of MG 555.

[0167] Alternatively, if the first device 210 is configured (or reconfigured) with one or more concurrent MG configurations (i.e., the first device 210 may have more than one concurrent active MG configuration), for that particular scenario, messages (such as RRC configurations) adding and / or deleting one or more active MG modes (as part of a supported concurrent MGP) will trigger T. guard_timer T guard_timer For a period of time T guard_timer Disable MG configuration on the first device 210 (and the second device 220) side.

[0168] Figure 6 A flowchart of an example method 600 implemented at a first device 210 according to some example embodiments of the present disclosure is shown. Reference will be made to this flowchart for discussion purposes. Figure 2 Method 600 is described from the perspective of the first device 210.

[0169] In box 620, the first device 210 receives a message from the second device 220 for switching the first device 210 to the bandwidth portion. This message triggers the first device 210 to activate the measurement gap configuration. The MG configuration indicates one or more measurement gaps.

[0170] In frame 620, the first device 210 delays the application of at least one of one or more measurement gaps.

[0171] In some example embodiments, if the time window for processing messages by the first device 210 at least partially overlaps with a measurement gap, the first device 210 delays the application of one or more measurement gaps.

[0172] In some example embodiments, the first device 210 delays the application of at least one measurement gap based on at least one parameter.

[0173] In some example embodiments, at least one parameter is an interval threshold. If the interval between the time window for processing messages by the first device 210 and the measurement gap is less than the interval threshold, the first device 210 delays the application of the measurement gap from one or more measurement gaps.

[0174] In some example embodiments, the first device 210 determines the interval based on one of the following: the time point from the message reception to the start time point of the measurement gap, or the time point from the end time point of the time window to the start time point of the measurement gap. If the interval is less than an interval threshold, the first device 210 delays the application of the measurement gap.

[0175] In some example embodiments, at least one parameter is an overlap threshold. If the overlap duration between the time window used for processing the message and the measurement gap is less than the overlap threshold, the first device 210 delays the application of the measurement gap for one or more measurement gaps, and if the overlap duration is greater than the overlap threshold, the measurement gap is applied.

[0176] In some example embodiments, at least one parameter is a time period, and the start point of the time period is the time when the message is received or the end point of the time window used to process the message. The first device 210 delays the activation of the measurement gap configuration during this time period.

[0177] In some example embodiments, at least one parameter is obtained from the second device 220 or determined by the first device 210.

[0178] In some example embodiments, at least one parameter is determined based on at least one of the following: the service associated with at least one parameter, the bandwidth portion to be switched, the capabilities of the first device 210, or a predefined configuration applied to the first device 210 and the second device 220.

[0179] In some example embodiments, if the switching of a bandwidth portion is associated with multiple component carriers, at least one parameter is also determined based on at least one of the following: the number of multiple component carriers; or a scaling factor that indicates the incremental delay of each additional component carrier involved in the switching of the bandwidth portion.

[0180] In some example embodiments, at least one parameter is specific to a particular measurement gap configuration in the concurrent measurement gap configuration, or is shared by multiple concurrent measurement gap configurations of the first device 210.

[0181] In some example embodiments, the measurement gap configuration is configured by the second device 220 to the first device 210 by at least one of the following: a message for switching the first device 210 to the bandwidth portion, wherein the message includes the measurement gap configuration; an additional message including the measurement gap configuration, which is transmitted after the message for switching the first device 210 to the bandwidth portion; or an additional message including the measurement gap configuration, which is pre-configured before the message for switching the first device 210 to the bandwidth portion.

[0182] In some example embodiments, if the first device 210 receives an instruction from the second device 220 to enable the function of delaying the application of at least one measurement gap in the first device 210, then the first device 210 delays the application of the measurement gap.

[0183] In some example embodiments, the first device 210 is a terminal device, and the second device 220 is a network device.

[0184] Figure 7 A flowchart of an example method 700 implemented at a second device 220 according to some example embodiments of the present disclosure is shown. Reference will be made to this flowchart for discussion purposes. Figure 2 Method 700 is described from the perspective of the second device 220.

[0185] In block 710, the second device 220 transmits a message to the first device 210 for switching the first device 210 to the bandwidth portion. This message triggers the first device 210 to activate the measurement gap configuration. The measurement gap configuration indicates one or more measurement gaps.

[0186] In frame 720, the second device 220 enables transmission with the first device 210 during at least one of one or more measurement gaps.

[0187] In some example embodiments, if the time window for processing messages by the first device 210 at least partially overlaps with the measurement gap, or if a transmission is received from the first device 210 during the measurement gap, then the second device 220 enables transmission with the first device 210.

[0188] In some example embodiments, the second device 220 enables transmission with the first device 210 based on at least one parameter.

[0189] In some example embodiments, at least one parameter is an interval threshold. If the interval between the time window used for processing messages by the first device 210 and the measurement gap is less than the interval threshold, the second device 220 enables transmission with the first device 210.

[0190] In some example embodiments, the second device 220 determines the interval based on one of the following: the time point from the message reception to the start time point of the measurement gap, or the time point from the end time point of the time window to the start time point of the measurement gap. If the interval is less than an interval threshold, the second device 220 enables transmission with the first device 210.

[0191] In some example embodiments, at least one parameter is an overlap threshold. If the overlap duration between the time window used for processing the message and the measurement gap is less than the overlap threshold, the second device 220 enables transmission with the first device 210; and if the overlap duration is greater than the overlap threshold, the second device 220 disables transmission with the first device 210.

[0192] In some example embodiments, at least one parameter is a time period, and the start point of the time period is the time when the message is received or the end point of the time window used to process the message. The second device 220 enables transmission with the first device 210 during this time period.

[0193] In some example embodiments, the second device 220 transmits at least one parameter to the first device 210.

[0194] In some example embodiments, at least one parameter is determined based on at least one of the following: the service associated with at least one parameter, the bandwidth portion to be switched, the capabilities of the first device 210, or a predefined configuration applied to the first device 210 and the second device 220.

[0195] In some example embodiments, if the switching of a bandwidth portion is associated with multiple component carriers, at least one parameter is also determined based on at least one of the following: the number of multiple component carriers, or a scaling factor that indicates the incremental delay of each additional component carrier involved in the switching of the bandwidth portion.

[0196] In some example embodiments, at least one parameter is specific to a particular measurement gap configuration in the concurrent measurement gap configuration, or is shared by multiple concurrent measurement gap configurations of the first device 210.

[0197] In some example embodiments, the second device 220 configures a measurement gap configuration to the first device 210 via at least one of the following: a message for switching the first device 210 to the bandwidth portion, wherein the message includes the measurement gap configuration; an additional message including the measurement gap configuration, which is transmitted after the message for switching the first device 210 to the bandwidth portion; or an additional message including the measurement gap configuration, which is pre-configured before the message for switching the first device 210 to the bandwidth portion.

[0198] In some example embodiments, the second device 220 transmits an instruction to the first device 210 for enabling the delayed application of at least one measurement gap in the first device 210.

[0199] In some example embodiments, the first device 210 is a terminal device, and the second device 220 is a network device.

[0200] In some example embodiments, a first means (e.g., first device 210) capable of performing any method 600 may include components for performing the corresponding operations of method 600. These components may be implemented in any suitable form. For example, the components may be implemented using a circuit system or a software module. The first means may be implemented as first device 210 or included within first device 210.

[0201] In some example embodiments, the first device includes components for receiving, at the first device, a message from the second device for switching the first device to a bandwidth portion, the message triggering the first device to activate a measurement gap configuration indicating one or more measurement gaps. The first device also includes components for delaying the application of at least one of the one or more measurement gaps.

[0202] In some example embodiments, the component for delaying the application of at least one measurement gap includes a component for delaying the application of one or more measurement gaps when the time window for processing the message by the first device at least partially overlaps with the measurement gap.

[0203] In some example embodiments, the component for delaying the application of at least one measurement gap includes: a component for delaying the application of at least one measurement gap based on at least one parameter.

[0204] In some example embodiments, at least one parameter is an interval threshold. The component for delaying the application of at least one measurement gap includes a component for delaying the application of one or more measurement gaps when the interval between the time window for processing the message by the first device and the measurement gap is less than the interval threshold.

[0205] In some example embodiments, the components for delaying the application of the measurement gap include components for determining the interval based on one of the following: the time point from the message reception time to the start time point of the measurement gap, or the time point from the end time point of the time window to the start time point of the measurement gap; and components for delaying the application of the measurement gap if the interval is less than an interval threshold.

[0206] In some example embodiments, at least one parameter is an overlap threshold. The first apparatus also includes components for delaying the application of one or more measurement gaps when the overlap duration between the time window for processing the message and the measurement gap is less than the overlap threshold; and components for applying the measurement gap when the overlap duration is greater than the overlap threshold.

[0207] In some example embodiments, at least one parameter is a time period, and the start point of the time period is the message reception time or the end point of a time window used for message processing. The component for delaying the application of at least one measurement gap includes: a component for delaying the activation of the measurement gap configuration within that time period.

[0208] In some example embodiments, at least one parameter is obtained from the second device or determined by the first device.

[0209] In some example embodiments, at least one parameter is determined based on at least one of the following: the service associated with at least one parameter, the bandwidth portion to be switched, the capabilities of the first device, or a predefined configuration applied to the first and second devices.

[0210] In some example embodiments, if the switching of a bandwidth portion is associated with multiple component carriers, at least one parameter is also determined based on at least one of the following: the number of multiple component carriers; or a scaling factor that indicates the incremental delay of each additional component carrier involved in the switching of the bandwidth portion.

[0211] In some example embodiments, at least one parameter is specific to a particular measurement gap configuration in a concurrent measurement gap configuration, or is shared by multiple concurrent measurement gap configurations of the first device.

[0212] In some example embodiments, the measurement gap configuration is configured by the second device to the first device via at least one of the following: a message for switching the first device to the bandwidth portion, wherein the message includes the measurement gap configuration; an additional message including the measurement gap configuration, which is transmitted after the message for switching the first device to the bandwidth portion; or an additional message including the measurement gap configuration, which is pre-configured before the message for switching the first device to the bandwidth portion.

[0213] In some example embodiments, the first device further includes a component for delaying the application of the measurement gap when the first device receives an instruction from the second device for enabling a function to delay the application of at least one measurement gap in the first device.

[0214] In some example embodiments, the first device is a terminal device, and the second device is a network device.

[0215] In some example embodiments, a second means (e.g., a second device 220) capable of performing any method 700 may include components for performing the corresponding operations of method 700. These components may be implemented in any suitable form. For example, the components may be implemented using a circuit system or a software module. The second means may be implemented as the second device 220 or included within the second device 220.

[0216] In some example embodiments, the second device includes components for transmitting a message from the second device to the first device for switching the first device to a bandwidth portion, the message triggering the first device to activate a measurement gap configuration indicating one or more measurement gaps. The second device also includes components for enabling transmission with the first device during at least one of the one or more measurement gaps.

[0217] In some example embodiments, the components for enabling transmission with the first device include components for enabling transmission with the first device when the time window for processing the message by the first device at least partially overlaps with the measurement gap, or when transmission is received from the first device during the measurement gap.

[0218] In some example embodiments, the component for enabling transmission with the first device includes: a component for enabling transmission with the first device based on at least one parameter.

[0219] In some example embodiments, at least one parameter is an interval threshold. The component for enabling transmission with the first device includes a component for enabling transmission with the first device when the interval between the time window for processing messages by the first device and the measurement gap is less than the interval threshold.

[0220] In some example embodiments, the components for enabling transmission with the first device include: components for determining an interval based on one of the following: the time point from the message reception to the start time point of the measurement gap, or the time point from the end time point of the time window to the start time point of the measurement gap; and components for enabling transmission with the first device when the interval is less than an interval threshold.

[0221] In some example embodiments, at least one parameter is an overlap threshold. The components for enabling transmission with the first device include: components for enabling transmission with the first device when the overlap duration between the time window for processing the message and the measurement gap is less than the overlap threshold; and components for disabling transmission with the first device when the overlap duration is greater than the overlap threshold.

[0222] In some example embodiments, at least one parameter is a time period, and the start point of the time period is the message reception time or the end point of the time window used for message processing. The component for enabling transmission with the first device includes: a component for enabling transmission with the first device within the time period.

[0223] In some example embodiments, the second device further includes a component for transmitting at least one parameter to the first device.

[0224] In some example embodiments, at least one parameter is determined based on at least one of the following: the service associated with at least one parameter, the bandwidth portion to be switched, the capabilities of the first device, or a predefined configuration applied to the first and second devices.

[0225] In some example embodiments, if the switching of a bandwidth portion is associated with multiple component carriers, at least one parameter is also determined based on at least one of the following: the number of multiple component carriers; or a scaling factor that indicates the incremental delay of each additional component carrier involved in the switching of the bandwidth portion.

[0226] In some example embodiments, at least one parameter is specific to a particular measurement gap configuration in a concurrent measurement gap configuration, or is shared by multiple concurrent measurement gap configurations of the first device.

[0227] In some example embodiments, the second device further includes components for configuring a measurement gap configuration to the first device via at least one of the following: a message for switching the first device to a bandwidth portion, wherein the message includes the measurement gap configuration; an additional message including the measurement gap configuration, which is transmitted after the message for switching the first device to a bandwidth portion; or an additional message including the measurement gap configuration, which is pre-configured before the message for switching the first device to a bandwidth portion.

[0228] In some example embodiments, the second device further includes a component for transmitting to the first device an indication for enabling a function of delaying the application of at least one measurement gap in the first device.

[0229] In some example embodiments, the first device is a terminal device and the second device is a network device.

[0230] Figure 8 This is a simplified block diagram of a device 800 suitable for implementing embodiments of the present disclosure. The device 800 can be provided to implement a communication device, for example, such as... Figure 2 The first device 210 and the second device 220 are shown. As shown, device 800 includes one or more processors 810, one or more memories 820 coupled to processor 810, and one or more communication modules 840 (such as transmitters and / or receivers) coupled to processor 810.

[0231] Communication module 840 is used for bidirectional communication. Communication module 840 has at least one antenna to facilitate communication. The communication interface can represent any interface necessary for communication with other network elements.

[0232] Processor 810 can be any type suitable for a local technology network, and by way of non-limiting example, can include one or more of the following: general-purpose computer, special-purpose computer, microprocessor, digital signal processor (DSP), and processor based on a multi-core processor architecture. Device 800 can have multiple processors, such as application-specific integrated circuit chips that are time-dependent on a clock synchronized with the main processor.

[0233] Memory 820 may include one or more non-volatile memories and one or more volatile memories. Examples of non-volatile memories include, but are not limited to, read-only memory (ROM) 824, electrically programmable read-only memory (EPROM), flash memory, hard disk, compact disc (CD), digital video disk (DVD), and other magnetic and / or optical storage. Examples of volatile memories include, but are not limited to, random access memory (RAM) 822 and other volatile memories that do not persist during power outages.

[0234] Computer program 830 includes computer-executable instructions that are executed by the associated processor 810. Program 830 may be stored in ROM 824. Processor 810 may perform any suitable actions and processes by loading program 830 into RAM 820.

[0235] Example embodiments of this disclosure can be implemented by program 830, enabling device 800 to perform as described in the reference. Figure 6 or Figure 7 Any process discussed in this disclosure. Embodiments of this disclosure may also be implemented by hardware or a combination of software and hardware.

[0236] In some embodiments, program 830 may be tangibly contained in a computer-readable medium, which may be included in device 800 (such as in memory 820) or in other storage devices accessible to device 800. Device 800 may load program 830 from the computer-readable medium into RAM 822 for execution. The computer-readable medium may include any type of tangible non-volatile memory, such as ROM, EPROM, flash memory, hard disk, CD, DVD, etc. Figure 9 An example of a computer-readable medium 900 in the form of a CD or DVD is shown. A program 830 is stored on the computer-readable medium.

[0237] Generally, the various embodiments of this disclosure can be implemented using hardware or dedicated circuitry, software, logic, or any combination thereof. Some aspects can be implemented using hardware, while others can be implemented using firmware or software that can be executed by a controller, microprocessor, or other computing device. Although various aspects of the embodiments of this disclosure are illustrated and described as block diagrams, flowcharts, or using some other graphical representation, it should be understood that, as non-limiting examples, the blocks, apparatuses, systems, techniques, or methods described herein can be implemented using hardware, software, firmware, dedicated circuitry or logic, general-purpose hardware or controllers or other computing devices, or some combination thereof.

[0238] This disclosure also provides at least one computer program product tangibly stored on a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium. The computer program product includes computer-executable instructions, such as instructions included in a program module, which execute in a device on a target physical or virtual processor to perform the above-referenced... Figure 6 or Figure 7 Methods 600 or 700 are described. Typically, a program module includes routines, programs, libraries, objects, classes, components, data structures, etc., that perform specific tasks or implement specific abstract data types. In various embodiments, the functionality of a program module can be combined or split among program modules as needed. The machine-executable instructions of a program module can execute on a local or distributed device. In a distributed device, a program module can reside on both local and remote storage media.

[0239] Program code used to perform the methods of this disclosure may be written in any combination of one or more programming languages. This program code may be provided to a processor or controller of a general-purpose computer, special-purpose computer, or other programmable data processing apparatus, such that when executed by the processor or controller, the program code causes the functions / operations specified in the flowcharts and / or block diagrams to be implemented. The program code may be executed entirely on a machine, partially on a machine, as a stand-alone software package, partially on a machine and partially on a remote machine, or entirely on a remote machine or server.

[0240] In the context of this disclosure, computer program code or related data may be carried by any suitable carrier to enable a device, apparatus, or processor to perform the various processes and operations described above. Examples of carriers include signals, computer-readable media, etc.

[0241] Computer-readable media can be computer-readable signal media or computer-readable storage media. Computer-readable media can include, but is not limited to, electronic, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor systems, apparatuses, or devices, or any suitable combination of the foregoing. More specific examples of computer-readable storage media will include electrical connections having one or more wires, portable computer floppy disks, hard disks, random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), optical fibers, portable optical disc read-only memory (CD-ROM), optical storage devices, magnetic storage devices, or any suitable combination of the foregoing.

[0242] Furthermore, although operations are described in a specific order, this should not be construed as requiring the operations to be performed in the specific order shown or sequentially, or to perform all of the shown operations to obtain the desired result. In some cases, multitasking and parallel processing may be advantageous. Similarly, while several specific implementation details are included in the foregoing discussion, these should not be construed as limiting the scope of this disclosure, but rather as descriptions of features that may be specific to particular embodiments. Certain features described in the context of a single embodiment may also be implemented in combination in a single embodiment. Conversely, various features described in the context of a single embodiment may also be implemented individually or in any suitable sub-combination in multiple embodiments.

[0243] Although this disclosure has been described in language specific to structural features and / or methodological actions, it should be understood that this disclosure as defined in the appended claims is not necessarily limited to the specific features or actions described above. Rather, the specific features and actions described above are disclosed as exemplary forms of implementing the claims.

Claims

1. A first device for communication, comprising: At least one processor; as well as At least one memory, including computer program code; The at least one memory and the computer program code are configured to, together with the at least one processor, cause the first device: The second device receives a message for switching the bandwidth portion of the first device, the message triggering the first device to activate a measurement gap configuration, the measurement gap configuration indicating one or more measurement gaps; as well as The application of at least one of the one or more measurement gaps is delayed based on at least one parameter, wherein the at least one parameter is an interval threshold; as well as The first device may delay applying one or more of the measurement gaps under the following circumstances: The interval between the time window for the first device to process the message and the measurement gap is lower than the interval threshold.

2. The first device of claim 1, wherein the at least one memory and the computer program code are configured, together with the at least one processor, to cause the first device to delay the application of the at least one measurement gap in such a way as: The application of one or more measurement gaps shall be delayed in the following circumstances: The time window for the first device to process the message at least partially overlaps with the measurement gap.

3. The first device of claim 1, wherein the at least one memory and the computer program code are configured, together with the at least one processor, to cause the first device to delay the application of the measurement gap in such a way that: The interval is determined based on one of the following: The time point from the message reception time to the start time point of the measurement gap, or The time window ends at the point in time that is between the beginning and the end of the measurement interval; and If the interval is lower than the interval threshold, the application of the measurement gap is delayed.

4. The first device of claim 1, wherein the at least one parameter is an overlap threshold, and wherein the at least one memory and the computer program code are configured, together with the at least one processor, to cause the first device to delay the application of the at least one measurement gap in such a way as: If the duration of the overlap between the time window used to process the message and the measurement gap is less than the overlap threshold, then the application of the measurement gap in the one or more measurement gaps is delayed; and If the overlap duration is higher than the overlap threshold, then the measurement gap is applied.

5. The first device according to claim 1, wherein the at least one parameter is a time period, and the start point of the time period is the time point at which the message is received or the end point of the time window for processing the message; Furthermore, wherein the at least one memory and the computer program code are configured, together with the at least one processor, to cause the first device to delay the application of the at least one measurement gap in such a way as: The activation of the measurement gap configuration is delayed during the time period.

6. The first device according to claim 1, wherein the at least one parameter is obtained from the second device or determined by the first device.

7. The first device according to claim 1, wherein the at least one parameter is determined based on at least one of the following: The service associated with the at least one parameter, The bandwidth portion to be switched. The capabilities of the first device, or Predefined configurations applied to the first device and the second device.

8. The first device of claim 7, wherein, when the switching of the bandwidth portion is associated with a plurality of component carriers, the at least one parameter is further determined based on at least one of the following: The number of the plurality of component carriers; or The scaling factor indicates the incremental delay of each additional component carrier involved in the switching of the bandwidth portion.

9. The first device of claim 1, wherein the at least one parameter is specific to a particular measurement gap configuration in a concurrent measurement gap configuration, or is shared by a plurality of concurrent measurement gap configurations of the first device.

10. The first device of claim 1, wherein the measuring gap configuration is configured by the second device to the first device via at least one of the following: The message for switching bandwidth portions for the first device, wherein the message includes the measurement gap configuration. Additional messages, including those specifying the measurement gap configuration, are transmitted after the message for switching the bandwidth portion for the first device, or Additional messages, including the measurement gap configuration, are pre-configured prior to the messages used for bandwidth portion switching for the first device.

11. The first device of claim 1, wherein the at least one memory and the computer program code are configured, together with the at least one processor, to cause the first device to enable a function that delays the application of the at least one measurement gap in such a way that: When the first device receives an instruction from the second device to enable the function of delaying the application of the at least one measurement gap in the first device, the application of the measurement gap is delayed.

12. The first device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the first device is a terminal device and the second device is a network device.

13. A second device for communication, comprising: At least one processor; as well as At least one memory, including computer program code; The at least one memory and the computer program code are configured to, together with the at least one processor, cause the second device: A message for switching a portion of the bandwidth of the first device is transmitted to the first device, the message triggering the first device to activate a measurement gap configuration, the measurement gap configuration indicating one or more measurement gaps; as well as During at least one of the one or more measurement gaps, transmission with the first device is enabled based on at least one parameter, wherein the at least one parameter is an interval threshold; as well as The second device will enable the transmission with the first device under the following circumstances: The interval between the time window for the first device to process the message and the measurement gap is lower than the interval threshold.

14. The second device of claim 13, wherein the at least one memory and the computer program code are configured, together with the at least one processor, to cause the second device to enable the transmission with the first device in such a way that: The transmission with the first device is enabled under the following conditions: The time window for processing the message by the first device at least partially overlaps with the measurement gap, or Transmissions are received from the first device during the measurement interval.

15. The second device of claim 13, wherein the at least one memory and the computer program code are configured, together with the at least one processor, to also cause the second device to enable the transmission with the first device in such a way that: The interval is determined based on one of the following: The time point from the message reception time to the start time point of the measurement gap, or The time window ends at the point in time that is between the beginning and the end of the measurement interval; and If the interval is lower than the interval threshold, then the transmission with the first device is enabled.

16. The second device of claim 13, wherein the at least one parameter is an overlap threshold; and wherein the at least one memory and the computer program code are configured, together with the at least one processor, to also cause the second device to enable the transmission with the first device in such a way that: If the duration of the overlap between the time window used to process the message and the measurement gap is less than the overlap threshold, the transmission with the first device is enabled; and If the overlap duration is higher than the overlap threshold, then the transmission with the first device is disabled.

17. The second device according to claim 13, wherein the at least one parameter is a time period, and the start point of the time period is the time point at which the message is received or the end point of the time window for processing the message; Furthermore, wherein the at least one memory and the computer program code are configured, together with the at least one processor, to cause the second device to enable the transmission with the first device in such a way as follows: The transmission with the first device is enabled during the stated time period.

18. The second device of claim 13, wherein the at least one memory and the computer program code are configured to, together with the at least one processor, also cause the second device to: Transmit at least one parameter to the first device.

19. The second device according to claim 13, wherein the at least one parameter is determined based on at least one of the following: The service associated with the at least one parameter, The bandwidth portion to be switched. The capabilities of the first device, or Predefined configurations applied to the first device and the second device.

20. The second device of claim 19, wherein, when the switching of the bandwidth portion is associated with a plurality of component carriers, the at least one parameter is further determined based on at least one of the following: The number of the plurality of component carriers; or The scaling factor indicates the incremental delay of each additional component carrier involved in the switching of the bandwidth portion.

21. The second device of claim 13, wherein the at least one parameter is specific to a particular measurement gap configuration in a concurrent measurement gap configuration, or is shared by a plurality of concurrent measurement gap configurations of the first device.

22. The second device of claim 13, wherein the at least one memory and the computer program code are configured to, together with the at least one processor, also cause the second device to: The measurement gap configuration is configured to the first device by at least one of the following: The message for switching bandwidth portions for the first device, wherein the message includes the measurement gap configuration. Additional messages, including those specifying the measurement gap configuration, are transmitted after the message for switching the bandwidth portion for the first device, or Additional messages, including the measurement gap configuration, are pre-configured prior to the messages used for bandwidth portion switching for the first device.

23. The second device of claim 13, wherein the at least one memory and the computer program code are configured to, together with the at least one processor, also cause the second device to: Instructions are transmitted to the first device to enable the function of delaying the application of the at least one measurement gap in the first device.

24. The second device according to any one of claims 13 to 23, wherein the first device is a terminal device and the second device is a network device.

25. A method for communication, comprising: At a first device, a message for switching a portion of the bandwidth for the first device is received from a second device. The message triggers the first device to activate a measurement gap configuration, which indicates one or more measurement gaps. as well as The application of at least one of the one or more measurement gaps is delayed based on at least one parameter, wherein the at least one parameter is an interval threshold; as well as The first device may delay applying one or more of the measurement gaps under the following circumstances: The interval between the time window for the first device to process the message and the measurement gap is lower than the interval threshold.

26. The method of claim 25, wherein delaying the application of the at least one measurement gap comprises: The application of one or more measurement gaps shall be delayed in the following circumstances: The time window for the first device to process the message at least partially overlaps with the measurement gap.

27. The method of claim 25, wherein delaying the application of the measurement gap comprises: The interval is determined based on one of the following: The time point from the message reception time to the start time point of the measurement gap, or The time window ends at the point in time that is between the beginning and the end of the measurement interval; and If the interval is lower than the interval threshold, the application of the measurement gap is delayed.

28. The method of claim 25, wherein the at least one parameter is an overlap threshold, and wherein delaying the application of the at least one measurement gap comprises: If the duration of the overlap between the time window used to process the message and the measurement gap is less than the overlap threshold, the application of the measurement gap in one or more of the measurement gaps is delayed; and The measurement gap is applied when the overlap duration is higher than the overlap threshold.

29. The method of claim 25, wherein the at least one parameter is a time period, and the start point of the time period is the time point at which the message is received or the end point of the time window for processing the message; And the delay application of the at least one measurement gap includes: The activation of the measurement gap configuration is delayed during the time period.

30. The method of claim 25, wherein the at least one parameter is obtained from the second device or determined by the first device.

31. The method of claim 25, wherein the at least one parameter is determined based on at least one of the following: The service associated with the at least one parameter, The bandwidth portion to be switched. The capabilities of the first device, or Predefined configurations applied to the first device and the second device.

32. The method of claim 31, wherein, when the switching of the bandwidth portion is associated with multiple component carriers, the at least one parameter is further determined based on at least one of the following: The number of the plurality of component carriers; or The scaling factor indicates the incremental delay of each additional component carrier involved in the switching of the bandwidth portion.

33. The method of claim 25, wherein the at least one parameter is specific to a particular measurement gap configuration in a concurrent measurement gap configuration, or is shared by a plurality of concurrent measurement gap configurations of the first device.

34. The method of claim 25, wherein the measurement gap configuration is configured by the second device to the first device via at least one of the following: The message used to switch the first device to the bandwidth portion, wherein the message includes the measurement gap configuration. Additional messages, including those specifying the measurement gap configuration, are transmitted after the message for switching the bandwidth portion for the first device, or Additional messages, including the measurement gap configuration, are pre-configured prior to the messages used for bandwidth portion switching for the first device.

35. The method of claim 25, further comprising: If the first device receives an instruction from the second device to enable the function of delaying the application of the at least one measurement gap in the first device, then the application of the measurement gap is delayed.

36. The method according to any one of claims 25 to 35, wherein the first device is a terminal device and the second device is a network device.

37. A method for communication, comprising: A message for bandwidth portion switching for the first device is transmitted from the second device to the first device, the message triggering the first device to activate a measurement gap configuration, the measurement gap configuration indicating one or more measurement gaps; as well as During at least one of the one or more measurement gaps, transmission with the first device is enabled based on at least one parameter, wherein the at least one parameter is an interval threshold; as well as The second device will enable the transmission with the first device under the following circumstances: The interval between the time window for the first device to process the message and the measurement gap is lower than the interval threshold.

38. The method of claim 37, wherein enabling the transmission with the first device comprises: The transmission with the first device is enabled under the following conditions: The time window for processing the message by the first device at least partially overlaps with the measurement gap, or Transmissions are received from the first device during the measurement interval.

39. The method of claim 37, wherein enabling the transmission with the first device comprises: The interval is determined based on one of the following: The time point from the message reception time to the start time point of the measurement gap, or The time window ends at the point in time that is between the beginning and the end of the measurement interval; and If the interval is lower than the interval threshold, the transmission with the first device is enabled.

40. The method of claim 37, wherein the at least one parameter is an overlap threshold; and wherein enabling the transmission with the first device comprises: If the duration of the overlap between the time window used to process the message and the measurement gap is less than the overlap threshold, the transmission with the first device is enabled; and If the overlap duration exceeds the overlap threshold, the transmission with the first device is disabled.

41. The method of claim 37, wherein the at least one parameter is a time period, and the start point of the time period is the time point at which the message is received or the end point of the time window for processing the message; And enabling the transmission with the first device includes: The transmission with the first device is enabled during the stated time period.

42. The method of claim 37, further comprising: Transmit at least one parameter to the first device.

43. The method of claim 37, wherein the at least one parameter is determined based on at least one of the following: The service associated with the at least one parameter, The bandwidth portion to be switched. The capabilities of the first device, or Predefined configurations applied to the first device and the second device.

44. The method of claim 43, wherein, if the switching of the bandwidth portion is associated with a plurality of component carriers, the at least one parameter is further determined based on at least one of the following: The number of the plurality of component carriers; or The scaling factor indicates the incremental delay of each additional component carrier involved in the switching of the bandwidth portion.

45. The method of claim 37, wherein the at least one parameter is specific to a particular measurement gap configuration in a concurrent measurement gap configuration, or is shared by a plurality of concurrent measurement gap configurations of the first device.

46. ​​The method of claim 37, further comprising: The measurement gap configuration is configured to the first device by at least one of the following: The message used to switch the first device to the bandwidth portion, wherein the message includes the measurement gap configuration. Additional messages, including those specifying the measurement gap configuration, are transmitted after the message for switching the bandwidth portion for the first device, or Additional messages, including the measurement gap configuration, are pre-configured prior to the messages used for bandwidth portion switching for the first device.

47. The method of claim 37, further comprising: Transmit to the first device an instruction for enabling the delayed application of the at least one measurement gap in the first device.

48. The method according to any one of claims 37 to 47, wherein the first device is a terminal device and the second device is a network device.

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