Method for automatic configuration of neighboring cells and related device

Abstract

This disclosure relates to an automatic configuration method and apparatus for neighboring cells, a user equipment (UE), a base station, and a computer-readable storage medium. The automatic configuration method for neighboring cells includes: sending a command to the UE to measure neighboring cells; receiving a measurement report from the UE, wherein the measurement report includes the PCI of the neighboring cells; sending a command to the UE to read the NCI, all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters from the SIB1 of the neighboring cells using the PCI, wherein the SIB1 of the neighboring cells includes all PLMN IDs from different operators and the PLMN type parameters of the neighboring cells; receiving the NCI, all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters from the SIB1 of the neighboring cells from the UE; and configuring the PLMN IDs in the NCGI of the neighboring cells according to the NCI, all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters from the SIB1 of the neighboring cells from the UE. This method ensures that service handover can proceed normally.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of communication technology, and more specifically, to an automatic configuration method and apparatus for adjacent cells, user equipment, base stations, and computer-readable storage media. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, multiple operators are using a shared carrier model to jointly build and share base stations. However, due to different manufacturers' different understandings of the NCGI (NR Cell Global Identity) settings, and the lack of clear regulations in the standards, errors occur when base stations from different manufacturers automatically configure neighboring cells, making it impossible for users to switch.

[0003] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the background section above is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of this disclosure, and therefore may include information that does not constitute prior art known to those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This disclosure provides an automatic configuration method and apparatus for adjacent cells, user equipment, base station, and computer-readable storage medium, which can ensure that service handover can be performed normally.

[0005] Other features and advantages of this disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed description, or may be learned in part from practice of this disclosure.

[0006] According to one aspect of this disclosure, an automatic configuration method for neighboring cells is provided, applied to a base station, the method comprising:

[0007] Send a command to the user equipment (UE) to measure neighboring cells;

[0008] Receive a measurement report sent by the user equipment (UE), wherein the measurement report includes the PCI of the neighboring cell;

[0009] Send an instruction to the user equipment (UE) to read the NCI, all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters in the SIB1 of the neighboring cell using PCI, wherein the SIB1 of the neighboring cell includes all PLMN IDs of different operators and the PLMN type parameters of the neighboring cell;

[0010] Receive the NCI, all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters from the SIB1 of the neighboring cells sent by the user equipment (UE);

[0011] Configure the PLMN ID in the NCGI of the neighboring cell according to the NCI, all PLMN IDs and PLMN type parameters in the SIB1 of the neighboring cell sent by the user equipment (UE).

[0012] In one embodiment, configuring the PLMN ID in the NCGI of the neighboring cell based on the NCI, all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters in the SIB1 of the neighboring cell sent by the user equipment (UE) includes:

[0013] When the PLMN type parameter indicates that the neighboring cells use a unified PLMN ID, configure the PLMN ID in the NCGI of the neighboring cells to be the unified PLMN ID; or

[0014] When the PLMN type parameter indicates that the neighboring cells do not use a unified PLMN ID, the PLMN ID in the NCGI of the neighboring cell is configured to be the PLMN ID of the first sorted group of the PLMN number of the neighboring cell.

[0015] In this context, all PLMN IDs in SIB1 of the adjacent cells are grouped and sorted according to different operators.

[0016] According to one aspect of this disclosure, an automatic configuration method for neighboring cells is provided, applied to a user equipment (UE), the method comprising:

[0017] Receive instructions from the base station to measure neighboring cells;

[0018] The neighboring cells are measured according to the measurement instructions from the base station;

[0019] Send a measurement report to the base station, wherein the measurement report includes the PCI of the neighboring cells;

[0020] The system receives an instruction from the base station to read the NCI, all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters from the SIB1 of the neighboring cell using PCI. The SIB1 of the neighboring cell includes all PLMN IDs from different operators and the PLMN type parameters of the neighboring cell.

[0021] Send the NCI, all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters from the SIB1 of the neighboring cells to the base station.

[0022] According to one aspect of this disclosure, an automatic configuration device for neighboring cells is provided, applied to a base station, the device comprising:

[0023] The first transmitting module is configured to send a command to the User Equipment (UE) to measure neighboring cells.

[0024] A first receiving module is configured to receive a measurement report sent by the user equipment (UE), wherein the measurement report includes the PCI of the neighboring cells.

[0025] The second transmitting module is configured to send an instruction to the user equipment (UE) to read the NCI, all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters in the SIB1 of the neighboring cell using PCI, wherein the SIB1 of the neighboring cell includes all PLMN IDs of different operators and the PLMN type parameters of the neighboring cell.

[0026] The second receiving module is configured to receive the NCI, all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters from the SIB1 of the neighboring cells sent by the user equipment (UE).

[0027] The configuration module is configured to configure the PLMN ID in the NCGI of the neighboring cell based on the NCI, all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters in the SIB1 of the neighboring cell sent by the user equipment (UE).

[0028] According to one aspect of this disclosure, an automatic configuration apparatus for neighboring cells is provided, applied to a user equipment (UE), the apparatus comprising:

[0029] The first receiving module is configured to receive instructions from the base station to measure neighboring cells.

[0030] A measurement module configured to measure the neighboring cells according to measurement instructions from the base station;

[0031] A first transmitting module is configured to transmit a measurement report to the base station, wherein the measurement report includes the PCI of the neighboring cells.

[0032] The second receiving module is configured to receive an instruction sent by the base station to read the NCI, all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters in the SIB1 of the neighboring cell using PCI, wherein the SIB1 of the neighboring cell includes all PLMN IDs of different operators and the PLMN type parameters of the neighboring cell.

[0033] The second transmitting module is configured to transmit to the base station the NCI, all PLMNIDs, and PLMN type parameters in the SIB1 of the neighboring cells.

[0034] According to one aspect of this disclosure, a base station is provided, comprising:

[0035] processor;

[0036] Memory used to store processor-executable instructions;

[0037] The processor is configured as follows:

[0038] Send a command to the user equipment (UE) to measure neighboring cells;

[0039] Receive a measurement report sent by the user equipment (UE), wherein the measurement report includes the PCI of the neighboring cell;

[0040] Send an instruction to the user equipment (UE) to read the NCI, all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters in the SIB1 of the neighboring cell using PCI, wherein the SIB1 of the neighboring cell includes all PLMN IDs of different operators and the PLMN type parameters of the neighboring cell;

[0041] Receive the NCI, all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters from the SIB1 of the neighboring cells sent by the user equipment (UE);

[0042] Configure the PLMN ID in the NCGI of the neighboring cell according to the NCI, all PLMN IDs and PLMN type parameters in the SIB1 of the neighboring cell sent by the user equipment (UE).

[0043] According to one aspect of this disclosure, a user equipment is provided, comprising:

[0044] processor;

[0045] Memory used to store processor-executable instructions;

[0046] The processor is configured as follows:

[0047] Receive instructions from the base station to measure neighboring cells;

[0048] The neighboring cells are measured according to the measurement instructions from the base station;

[0049] Send a measurement report to the base station, wherein the measurement report includes the PCI of the neighboring cells;

[0050] The system receives an instruction from the base station to read the NCI, all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters from the SIB1 of the neighboring cell using PCI. The SIB1 of the neighboring cell includes all PLMN IDs from different operators and the PLMN type parameters of the neighboring cell.

[0051] Send the NCI, all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters from the SIB1 of the neighboring cells to the base station.

[0052] According to one aspect of this disclosure, a computer-readable storage medium is provided that stores computer instructions thereon, which, when executed by a processor, implement the steps of the method as described in any of the above embodiments.

[0053] The solution disclosed herein resolves the issues related to automatic neighbor cell configuration in multi-NCGI cells and single-NCGI cells, ensuring that service handover can proceed normally.

[0054] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0055] The following figures illustrate certain illustrative embodiments of the invention, wherein the same reference numerals denote the same elements. These described embodiments are exemplary embodiments of this disclosure and are not intended to limit it in any way.

[0056] Figure 1 This illustration shows a schematic diagram illustrating the different NCGIs for different operators in the same cell according to one embodiment of this application;

[0057] Figure 2 This illustration shows a schematic diagram of the same NCGI for users of different operators in the same cell according to one embodiment of this application;

[0058] Figure 3 This illustration shows a problem encountered during user handover in one embodiment of this application;

[0059] Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating an automatic configuration method for neighboring cells according to an exemplary embodiment of this application, which is described from the perspective of the base station.

[0060] Figure 5 This is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary example of a method for automatic configuration of a neighboring cell, described from the perspective of the User Equipment (UE) side;

[0061] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of PLMN type parameters according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown;

[0062] Figure 7 This illustration shows a schematic diagram of sorting and judging all PLMN number users based on SIB1 messages from neighboring cells in one embodiment of this disclosure;

[0063] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of an automatic configuration method for neighboring cells according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0064] Figure 9 This is a signaling flowchart illustrating an exemplary embodiment of the present application of a method for automatic configuration of neighboring cells, which is described from the perspective of interaction between the base station and the UE;

[0065] Figure 10This is a block diagram illustrating an automatic configuration apparatus for neighboring cells according to an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus being located in a UE;

[0066] Figure 11 This is a block diagram of an apparatus for automatic configuration of neighboring cells according to an exemplary embodiment, which may be located in a base station;

[0067] Figure 12 This is a block diagram illustrating an automatic configuration device applicable to neighboring cells according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0068] Figure 13 This is a block diagram illustrating an information receiving device according to an exemplary embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0069] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numerals in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with the present invention. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of the invention as detailed in the appended claims.

[0070] When multiple operators co-build and share base stations using a shared carrier model, due to different understandings of the standards, some manufacturers set different NCGIs for different operators' users in the same cell, while others set the same and unique NCGI for all operators' users in the same cell. This leads to errors in the addition of neighboring cells during automatic neighbor cell configuration of cross-vendor equipment, resulting in handover and admission failure.

[0071] The PLMN (Public Land Mobile Network) + gNB ID (identification document) in NCGI is a globally unique identifier for the gNB (5G base station), representing which gNB the cell belongs to. That is, the PLMN and gNB ID in NCGI must be consistent with the PLMN and gNB ID in the global gNB ID of the gNB. This ensures that during handover, the source gNB / core network can correctly route to the target gNB (target cell) through the global gNB ID in NCGI. The following formula (1) illustrates the relationship between the above parameters:

[0072]

[0073] In the context of 5G co-construction and sharing, the gNB ID and Cell ID of different operators are planned in a unified manner, which means that the gNB ID and Cell ID of co-construction and sharing are the same for different operators.

[0074] Release 15 (3GPP 3rd Generation Partnership Project) section 38.300 states: "When an SSB (Single Sideband) is associated with an RMSI (Remaining Minimum System Information) (SIB1), this SSB corresponds to a cell, and this cell has a unique NCGI." However, in Release 16 section 38.300, the phrase "this cell has a unique NCGI" was removed, meaning a physical cell can have more than one NCGI. This has led to inconsistencies in manufacturers' understanding of NCGI, which can be categorized into two types:

[0075] Understanding 1: The NCGI for users of different operators in the same cell is different. This is mainly reflected in the different PLMN IDs in the above formula (1), that is: the first PLMN in a group of PLMNs corresponding to each operator is used as the main PLMN and substituted into the PLMN ID in the above formula for calculation;

[0076] Figure 1 This illustration shows a schematic diagram illustrating the different NCGIs for different operators in the same cell according to one embodiment of this application.

[0077] Understanding 2: For the same cell, the NCGI is the same for users of different operators. This is mainly reflected in the fact that the PLMNID in formula (1) is calculated by substituting the first PLMN in the first group of PLMNs (the first group) corresponding to the contractor operator A into the PLMN ID in the formula above;

[0078] Figure 2 This illustration shows a schematic diagram of the same NCGI for different operators' users in the same cell according to one embodiment of this application.

[0079] Due to differing understandings of NCGI, handover issues arose for PLMN B users in Automatic Neighbor Configuration (ANR) scenarios (when two operators share a carrier).

[0080] Figure 3 A schematic diagram illustrating a user switching problem in one embodiment of this application is shown.

[0081] Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary embodiment of the present application of an automatic configuration method for neighboring cells. This embodiment is described from the perspective of the base station side. Figure 4 As shown, the automatic configuration method for neighboring cells includes:

[0082] In step S410, a command to measure neighboring cells is sent to the user equipment (UE);

[0083] In this step, the base station sends a command to the user equipment (UE) to measure neighboring cells.

[0084] In step S420, a measurement report sent by the user equipment (UE) is received, wherein the measurement report includes the PCI (Physical Cell Identifier) ​​of the neighboring cell;

[0085] In this step, the base station receives a measurement report sent by the user equipment (UE), wherein the measurement report includes the PCI of the neighboring cell.

[0086] In step S430, an instruction (NCGI_unique) is sent to the user equipment (UE) to read the NCI (NR Cell identity), all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters in the SIB1 of the neighboring cell using PCI. The SIB1 of the neighboring cell includes all PLMN IDs of different operators and the PLMN type parameters of the neighboring cell.

[0087] In this step, the base station sends an instruction to the user equipment (UE) to read the NCI, all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters in the SIB1 of the neighboring cell using PCI. The SIB1 of the neighboring cell includes all PLMN IDs of different operators and the PLMN type parameters of the neighboring cell.

[0088] In step S440, the NCI, all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters in the SIB1 of the neighboring cells are received from the user equipment (UE).

[0089] In this step, the base station receives the NCI, all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters from the SIB1 of the neighboring cells sent by the user equipment (UE).

[0090] In step S450, the PLMN ID in the NCGI of the neighboring cell is configured according to the NCI, all PLMN IDs and PLMN type parameters in the SIB1 of the neighboring cell sent by the user equipment UE.

[0091] In this step, the base station configures the PLMN ID in the NCGI of the neighboring cell based on the NCI, all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters in the SIB1 of the neighboring cell sent by the user equipment (UE).

[0092] In one embodiment, configuring the PLMN ID in the NCGI of the neighboring cell based on the NCI, all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters in the SIB1 of the neighboring cell sent by the user equipment (UE) includes:

[0093] When the PLMN type parameter indicates that the neighboring cells use a unified PLMN ID, configure the PLMN ID in the NCGI of the neighboring cells to be the unified PLMN ID; or

[0094] When the PLMN type parameter indicates that the neighboring cells do not use a unified PLMN ID, the PLMN ID in the NCGI of the neighboring cell is configured to be the PLMN ID of the first sorted group of the PLMN number of the neighboring cell.

[0095] In this context, all PLMN IDs in SIB1 of the adjacent cells are grouped and sorted according to different operators.

[0096] Figure 5 This is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary example of a method for automatic configuration of a neighboring cell, described from the perspective of the User Equipment (UE) side. Figure 5 As shown, the method includes:

[0097] In step S510, the instruction to measure neighboring cells sent by the base station is received;

[0098] In this step, the user equipment (UE) receives a command from the base station to measure neighboring cells.

[0099] In step S520, the neighboring cells are measured according to the measurement instructions from the base station;

[0100] In this step, the user equipment (UE) performs measurements on the neighboring cells according to the measurement instructions from the base station.

[0101] In step S530, a measurement report is sent to the base station, wherein the measurement report includes the PCI of the neighboring cell;

[0102] In this step, the user equipment (UE) sends a measurement report to the base station, wherein the measurement report includes the PCI of the neighboring cell.

[0103] In step S540, the base station receives an instruction sent by the base station to read the NCI, all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters in the SIB1 of the neighboring cell using PCI. The SIB1 of the neighboring cell includes all PLMN IDs of different operators and the PLMN type parameters of the neighboring cell.

[0104] In this step, the user equipment (UE) receives an instruction from the base station to read the NCI, all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters in the SIB1 of the neighboring cell using PCI. The SIB1 of the neighboring cell includes all PLMN IDs of different operators and the PLMN type parameters of the neighboring cell.

[0105] In step S550, the NCI, all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters in the SIB1 of the neighboring cell are read using PCI;

[0106] In this step, the user equipment (UE) uses PCI to read the NCI, all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters in the SIB1 of the neighboring cell;

[0107] In step S560, the NCI, all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters of the neighboring cells in SIB1 are sent to the base station;

[0108] In this step, the user equipment (UE) sends the NCI, all PLMNIDs, and PLMN type parameters from the SIB1 of the neighboring cells to the base station.

[0109] The automatic neighbor cell configuration method under shared carrier in this application addresses the issue of different manufacturers' understanding of cell NCGI settings by adding a PLMN type parameter to SIB1. This solves the problem of automatic neighbor cell configuration in multi-NCGI cells and single-NCGI cells, ensuring that service handover can proceed normally.

[0110] In one embodiment, the automatic configuration method for neighboring cells may specifically employ the following steps:

[0111] 1. Add the parameter NCGI_unique (PLMN type parameter) to the SIB1 message of the cell to indicate whether the cell NCGI configuration is the first or second interpretation mentioned above.

[0112] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of PLMN type parameters according to an embodiment of this disclosure is shown.

[0113] 2. The specific implementation steps of this application can be as follows:

[0114] (1) The serving cell sends the measurement configuration to the user, allowing the user to measure neighboring cells;

[0115] (2) The user measures the neighboring cell according to the measurement configuration issued by the serving cell and reports the measurement report, which includes the PCI of the neighboring cell;

[0116] (3) The serving cell allows users to use the newly discovered PCI to read the NCI (gNB ID+CellID), all PLMN-IdentityInfo groups (including all available network identifiers PLMN IDs) in the neighboring cell SIB1, as well as the parameter: NCGI_unique;

[0117] (4) The user reports the NCI of neighboring cells, all PLMN-IdentityInfo, and the parameter NCGI_unique to the serving cell;

[0118] (5) The serving cell analyzes the information reported by the user: If NCGI_unique = True, the serving cell configures the neighboring cell's NCGI to the first PLMN number in the first PLMN group broadcast in the neighboring cell's SIB1 + NCI (unique); if NCGI_unique = False, the serving cell sorts and analyzes all PLMN number users according to the neighboring cell's SIB1 message, as follows: Figure 7 As shown. For users with different PLMN numbers, the neighboring cell NCGI is configured as the first PLMN+NCI of the user's PLMN group.

[0119] Figure 7 This illustration shows a schematic diagram of sorting and judging all PLMN number users based on SIB1 messages from neighboring cells in one embodiment of this disclosure.

[0120] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of an automatic configuration method for neighboring cells according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0121] Figure 9 This is a signaling flowchart illustrating an exemplary embodiment of the present application of a method for automatic configuration of neighboring cells. This embodiment is described from the perspective of interaction between the base station and the UE. Figure 9 As shown, the method includes:

[0122] In step S901, the base station sends a command to the user equipment (UE) to measure neighboring cells;

[0123] In step S902, the user equipment (UE) receives a command from the base station to measure neighboring cells;

[0124] In step S903, the user equipment (UE) performs measurements on the neighboring cells according to the measurement instructions from the base station;

[0125] In step S904, the user equipment (UE) sends a measurement report to the base station, wherein the measurement report includes the PCI of the neighboring cells;

[0126] In step S905, the base station receives a measurement report sent by the user equipment (UE), wherein the measurement report includes the PCI of the neighboring cell;

[0127] In step S906, the base station sends an instruction to the user equipment (UE) to read the NCI, all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters in the SIB1 of the neighboring cell using PCI. The SIB1 of the neighboring cell includes all PLMN IDs of different operators and the PLMN type parameters of the neighboring cell.

[0128] In step S907, the user equipment (UE) receives an instruction from the base station to read the NCI, all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters in the SIB1 of the neighboring cell using PCI. The SIB1 of the neighboring cell includes all PLMN IDs of different operators and the PLMN type parameters of the neighboring cell.

[0129] In step S908, the user equipment (UE) uses PCI to read the NCI, all PLMNIDs, and PLMN type parameters in the SIB1 of the neighboring cell;

[0130] In step S909, the user equipment (UE) sends the NCI, all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters of the neighboring cells' SIB1 to the base station.

[0131] In step S910, the base station receives the NCI, all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters from the SIB1 of the neighboring cells sent by the user equipment (UE).

[0132] In step S911, the base station configures the PLMN ID in the NCGI of the neighboring cell according to the NCI, all PLMN IDs and PLMN type parameters in the SIB1 of the neighboring cell sent by the user equipment UE.

[0133] For details not covered here, please refer to the description of the automatic configuration method for adjacent cells; it will not be repeated here.

[0134] Figure 10 This is a block diagram illustrating an automatic configuration apparatus for neighboring cells according to an exemplary embodiment. The apparatus is located in the UE, such as... Figure 10 As shown, the device includes: a first transmitting module 1010, a first receiving module 1020, a second transmitting module 1030, a second receiving module 1040, and a configuration module 1050.

[0135] The first transmitting module 1010 is configured to send a command to the user equipment (UE) to measure neighboring cells;

[0136] The first receiving module 1020 is configured to receive a measurement report sent by the user equipment (UE), wherein the measurement report includes the PCI of the neighboring cell;

[0137] The second sending module 1030 is configured to send an instruction to the user equipment UE to read the NCI, all PLMN IDs and PLMN type parameters in the SIB1 of the neighboring cell using PCI, wherein the SIB1 of the neighboring cell includes all PLMN IDs of different operators and the PLMN type parameters of the neighboring cell.

[0138] The second receiving module 1040 is configured to receive the NCI, all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters in the SIB1 of the neighboring cells sent by the user equipment UE.

[0139] The configuration module 1050 is configured to configure the PLMN ID in the NCGI of the neighboring cell based on the NCI, all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters in the SIB1 of the neighboring cell sent by the user equipment (UE). For details not covered here, please refer to the description of the automatic configuration method for neighboring cells applied to a base station; further elaboration is omitted here.

[0140] Figure 11 This is a block diagram of an apparatus for automatic configuration of neighboring cells according to an exemplary embodiment. The apparatus may be located in a base station, such as... Figure 11 As shown, the device includes: a first receiving module 1110, a measuring module 1120, a first transmitting module 1130, a second receiving module 1140, a reading module 1150, and a second transmitting module 1160.

[0141] The first receiving module 1110 is configured to receive instructions from the base station to measure neighboring cells;

[0142] The measurement module 1120 is configured to measure the neighboring cells according to the measurement instructions of the base station;

[0143] The first transmitting module 1130 is configured to transmit a measurement report to the base station, wherein the measurement report includes the PCI of the neighboring cells;

[0144] The second receiving module 1140 is configured to receive an instruction sent by the base station to read the NCI, all PLMN IDs and PLMN type parameters in the SIB1 of the neighboring cell using PCI, wherein the SIB1 of the neighboring cell includes all PLMN IDs of different operators and the PLMN type parameters of the neighboring cell.

[0145] The reading module 1150 is configured to use PCI to read the NCI, all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters in the SIB1 of the neighboring cell;

[0146] The second sending module 1160 is configured to send the NCI, all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters of the SIB1 of the neighboring cells to the base station.

[0147] For details not covered here, please refer to the description of the automatic configuration method for neighboring cells applied to User Equipment (UE).

[0148] Figure 12 This is a block diagram illustrating an automatic configuration device applicable to neighboring cells according to an exemplary embodiment. For example, device 1200 may be a user device such as a mobile phone, computer, digital broadcasting terminal, messaging transceiver, game console, tablet device, medical device, fitness equipment, personal digital assistant, etc.

[0149] Reference Figure 12 The device 1200 may include one or more of the following components: a processing component 1202, a memory 1204, a power supply component 1206, a multimedia component 1208, an audio component 1210, an input / output (I / O) interface 1212, a sensor component 1214, and a communication component 1216.

[0150] Processing component 1202 typically controls the overall operation of device 1200, such as operations associated with display, telephone calls, data communication, camera operation, and recording operations. Processing component 1202 may include one or more processors 1220 to execute instructions to perform all or part of the steps of the methods described above. Furthermore, processing component 1202 may include one or more modules to facilitate interaction between processing component 1202 and other components. For example, processing component 1202 may include a multimedia module to facilitate interaction between multimedia component 1208 and processing component 1202.

[0151] In one embodiment, one of the processors 1220 in the processing component 1202 can be configured as follows:

[0152] Receive instructions from the base station to measure neighboring cells;

[0153] The neighboring cells are measured according to the measurement instructions from the base station;

[0154] Send a measurement report to the base station, wherein the measurement report includes the PCI of the neighboring cells;

[0155] The system receives an instruction from the base station to read the NCI, all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters from the SIB1 of the neighboring cell using PCI. The SIB1 of the neighboring cell includes all PLMN IDs from different operators and the PLMN type parameters of the neighboring cell.

[0156] Use PCI to read the NCI, all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters from the SIB1 of the neighboring cells;

[0157] Send the NCI, all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters from the SIB1 of the neighboring cells to the base station.

[0158] Memory 1204 is configured to store various types of data to support the operation of device 1200. Examples of such data include instructions for any application or method operating on device 1200, contact data, phonebook data, messages, pictures, videos, etc. Memory 1204 can be implemented by any type of volatile or non-volatile storage device or a combination thereof, such as static random access memory (SRAM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), read-only memory (ROM), magnetic storage, flash memory, magnetic disk, or optical disk.

[0159] Power supply component 1206 provides power to various components of device 1200. Power supply component 1206 may include a power management system, one or more power supplies, and other components associated with generating, managing, and distributing power to device 1200.

[0160] Multimedia component 1208 includes a screen that provides an output interface between device 1200 and the user. In some embodiments, the screen may include a liquid crystal display (LCD) and a touch panel (TP). If the screen includes a touch panel, the screen may be implemented as a touchscreen to receive input signals from the user. The touch panel includes one or more touch sensors to sense touches, swipes, and gestures on the touch panel. The touch sensors may sense not only the boundaries of touch or swipe actions but also the duration and pressure associated with the touch or swipe operation. In some embodiments, multimedia component 1208 includes a front-facing camera and / or a rear-facing camera. When device 1200 is in an operating mode, such as a shooting mode or a video mode, the front-facing camera and / or rear-facing camera may receive external multimedia data. Each front-facing camera and rear-facing camera may be a fixed optical lens system or have focal length and optical zoom capabilities.

[0161] Audio component 1210 is configured to output and / or input audio signals. For example, audio component 1210 includes a microphone (MIC) configured to receive external audio signals when device 1200 is in an operating mode, such as call mode, recording mode, and voice recognition mode. The received audio signals may be further stored in memory 1204 or transmitted via communication component 1216. In some embodiments, audio component 1210 also includes a speaker for outputting audio signals.

[0162] I / O interface 1212 provides an interface between processing component 1202 and peripheral interface modules, such as keyboards, click wheels, buttons, etc. These buttons may include, but are not limited to, home buttons, volume buttons, power buttons, and lock buttons.

[0163] Sensor assembly 1214 includes one or more sensors for providing status assessments of various aspects of device 1200. For example, sensor assembly 1214 may detect the on / off state of device 1200, the relative positioning of components such as the display and keypad of device 1200, changes in the position of device 1200 or a component of device 1200, the presence or absence of user contact with device 1200, the orientation or acceleration / deceleration of device 1200, and temperature changes of device 1200. Sensor assembly 1214 may include a proximity sensor configured to detect the presence of nearby objects without any physical contact. Sensor assembly 1214 may also include an optical sensor, such as a CMOS or CCD image sensor, for use in imaging applications. In some embodiments, sensor assembly 1214 may also include an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a magnetometer, a pressure sensor, or a temperature sensor.

[0164] Communication component 1216 is configured to facilitate wired or wireless communication between device 1200 and other devices. Device 1200 can access wireless networks based on communication standards, such as WiFi, 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, or combinations thereof. In one exemplary embodiment, communication component 1216 receives broadcast signals or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management system via a broadcast channel. In one exemplary embodiment, communication component 1216 also includes a near-field communication (NFC) module to facilitate short-range communication. For example, the NFC module may be implemented based on radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, Infrared Data Association (IrDA) technology, ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, Bluetooth (BT) technology, and other technologies.

[0165] In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus 1200 may be implemented by one or more application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), controllers, microcontrollers, microprocessors, or other electronic components to perform the methods described above.

[0166] In an exemplary embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium including instructions is also provided, such as a memory 1204 including instructions, which can be executed by a processor 1220 of the device 1200 to perform the above-described method. For example, the non-transitory computer-readable storage medium may be a ROM, random access memory (RAM), CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, and optical data storage device, etc.

[0167] Figure 13 This is a block diagram illustrating an information receiving apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment. Apparatus 1300 can be provided as a base station. (Refer to...) Figure 13 The device 1300 includes a processing component 1322, a wireless transmitting / receiving component 1324, an antenna component 1326, and a signal processing section specific to the wireless interface. The processing component 1322 may further include one or more processors.

[0168] In one embodiment, one of the processors in processing component 1322 can be configured as follows:

[0169] Send a command to the user equipment (UE) to measure neighboring cells;

[0170] Receive a measurement report sent by the user equipment (UE), wherein the measurement report includes the PCI of the neighboring cell;

[0171] Send an instruction to the user equipment (UE) to read the NCI, all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters in the SIB1 of the neighboring cell using PCI, wherein the SIB1 of the neighboring cell includes all PLMN IDs of different operators and the PLMN type parameters of the neighboring cell;

[0172] Receive the NCI, all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters from the SIB1 of the neighboring cells sent by the user equipment (UE);

[0173] Configure the PLMN ID in the NCGI of the neighboring cell according to the NCI, all PLMN IDs and PLMN type parameters in the SIB1 of the neighboring cell sent by the user equipment (UE).

[0174] In an exemplary embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium including instructions is also provided, which can be executed by the processing component 1322 of the apparatus 1300 to complete the aforementioned information receiving (transmission) method. For example, the non-transitory computer-readable storage medium may be a ROM, random access memory (RAM), CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, and optical data storage device, etc.

[0175] For the device embodiments, since they basically correspond to the method embodiments, the relevant parts can be referred to in the description of the method embodiments. The device embodiments described above are merely illustrative, wherein the units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate, and the components shown as units may or may not be physical units, that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the modules can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment according to actual needs. Those skilled in the art can understand and implement this without creative effort.

[0176] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. The terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes the element.

[0177] Other embodiments of this disclosure will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the disclosure herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this disclosure that follow the general principles of this disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of this disclosure are indicated by the following claims.

[0178] It should be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the precise structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A method of automatic configuration of a neighboring cell, characterized by, Applied to a base station, the method includes: Send a command to the user equipment (UE) to measure neighboring cells; Receive a measurement report sent by the user equipment (UE), wherein the measurement report includes the PCI of the neighboring cell; Send an instruction to the user equipment (UE) to read the NCI, all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters in the SIB1 of the neighboring cell using PCI, wherein the SIB1 of the neighboring cell includes all PLMN IDs of different operators and the PLMN type parameters of the neighboring cell; Receive the NCI, all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters from the SIB1 of the neighboring cells sent by the user equipment (UE); Configure the PLMN ID in the NCGI of the neighboring cell according to the NCI, all PLMN IDs and PLMN type parameters in the SIB1 of the neighboring cell sent by the user equipment (UE).

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The configuration of the PLMN ID in the NCGI of the neighboring cell based on the NCI, all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters in the SIB1 of the neighboring cell sent by the user equipment (UE) includes: When the PLMN type parameter indicates that the neighboring cells use a unified PLMN ID, configure the PLMN ID in the NCGI of the neighboring cells to be the unified PLMN ID; or When the PLMN type parameter indicates that the neighboring cells do not use a unified PLMN ID, the PLMN ID in the NCGI of the neighboring cell is configured to be the PLMN ID of the first sorted group of the PLMN number of the neighboring cell. In this context, all PLMN IDs in SIB1 of the adjacent cells are grouped and sorted according to different operators.

3. An automatic configuration method for neighboring cells, characterized in that, Applied to a user equipment (UE), the method includes: Receive instructions from the base station to measure neighboring cells; The neighboring cells are measured according to the measurement instructions from the base station; Send a measurement report to the base station, wherein the measurement report includes the PCI of the neighboring cells; The system receives an instruction from the base station to read the NCI, all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters in the SIB1 of the neighboring cell using PCI. The SIB1 of the neighboring cell includes all PLMN IDs from different operators and the PLMN type parameters of the neighboring cell. Use PCI to read the NCI, all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters from the SIB1 of the neighboring cells; Send the NCI, all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters from the SIB1 of the neighboring cells to the base station.

4. An automatic configuration device for adjacent cells, characterized in that, Applied to a base station, the device includes: The first transmitting module is configured to send a command to the User Equipment (UE) to measure neighboring cells. First receiving module: configured to receive a measurement report sent by the user equipment (UE), wherein the measurement report includes the PCI of the neighboring cell; The second transmitting module is configured to send an instruction to the user equipment (UE) to read the NCI, all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters in the SIB1 of the neighboring cell using PCI, wherein the SIB1 of the neighboring cell includes all PLMN IDs of different operators and the PLMN type parameters of the neighboring cell. The second receiving module is configured to receive the NCI, all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters in the SIB1 of the neighboring cells sent by the user equipment (UE). Configuration module: configured to configure the PLMN ID in the NCGI of the neighboring cell based on the NCI, all PLMN IDs and PLMN type parameters in the SIB1 of the neighboring cell sent by the user equipment (UE).

5. An automatic configuration device for adjacent cells, characterized in that, The device is applied to a user equipment (UE) and includes: First receiving module: configured to receive instructions from the base station to measure neighboring cells; Measurement module: configured to measure the neighboring cells according to the measurement instructions of the base station; First transmitting module: configured to transmit a measurement report to the base station, wherein the measurement report includes the PCI of the neighboring cells; The second receiving module is configured to receive instructions sent by the base station to read the NCI, all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters in the SIB1 of the neighboring cell using PCI, wherein the SIB1 of the neighboring cell includes all PLMN IDs of different operators and the PLMN type parameters of the neighboring cell. Reading module: configured to use PCI to read the NCI, all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters from the SIB1 of the neighboring cell; The second transmitting module is configured to transmit the NCI, all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters of the neighboring cells' SIB1 to the base station.

6. A base station, characterized in that, include: processor; Memory used to store processor-executable instructions; The processor is configured as follows: Send a command to the user equipment (UE) to measure neighboring cells; Receive a measurement report sent by the user equipment (UE), wherein the measurement report includes the PCI of the neighboring cell; Send an instruction to the user equipment (UE) to read the NCI, all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters in the SIB1 of the neighboring cell using PCI, wherein the SIB1 of the neighboring cell includes all PLMN IDs of different operators and the PLMN type parameters of the neighboring cell; Receive the NCI, all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters from the SIB1 of the neighboring cells sent by the user equipment (UE); Configure the PLMN ID in the NCGI of the neighboring cell according to the NCI, all PLMN IDs and PLMN type parameters in the SIB1 of the neighboring cell sent by the user equipment (UE).

7. A user equipment, characterized in that, include: processor; Memory used to store processor-executable instructions; The processor is configured as follows: Receive instructions from the base station to measure neighboring cells; The neighboring cells are measured according to the measurement instructions from the base station; Send a measurement report to the base station, wherein the measurement report includes the PCI of the neighboring cells; The system receives an instruction from the base station to read the NCI, all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters in the SIB1 of the neighboring cell using PCI. The SIB1 of the neighboring cell includes all PLMN IDs from different operators and the PLMN type parameters of the neighboring cell. Use PCI to read the NCI, all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters from the SIB1 of the neighboring cells; Send the NCI, all PLMN IDs, and PLMN type parameters from the SIB1 of the neighboring cells to the base station.

8. A computer-readable storage medium storing computer instructions thereon, characterized in that, When executed by the processor, this instruction implements the steps of the method according to any one of claims 1-2.

9. A computer-readable storage medium storing computer instructions thereon, characterized in that, When executed by the processor, this instruction implements the steps of the method described in claim 3.

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