Gap configuration method, device, equipment and medium

Abstract

The present application discloses a Gap configuration method, apparatus, device and medium, which belongs to the field of communication technology. The Gap configuration method of an embodiment of the present application includes: a UE receives first configuration information; wherein the first configuration information includes the configuration of a target Gap; the target Gap includes multiple Gap opportunities; the target Gap includes multiple Gap cycles; and each Gap cycle includes at least one Gap opportunity.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application belongs to the field of communication technology, and specifically relates to a Gap configuration method, device, equipment and medium. Background Art

[0002] Terminal devices can be divided into single-card terminals and multi-card terminals (such as dual-card terminals). Single-card terminals include a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM), while multi-card terminals include two or more SIM cards. Each SIM card in the terminal typically corresponds to a network subscriber, and each SIM card stores the identifier of its corresponding subscriber (also known as a User Equipment (UE) identifier). Therefore, for a multi-card terminal, the multiple SIM cards it contains can constitute different UEs with different subscribers.

[0003] In related technologies, for a multi-card terminal, the terminal may need to transfer from network A to network B to perform a task. Specifically, the terminal is in a connected state on network A and can transfer to network B during a gap period allocated by network A.

[0004] However, considering the diversity of tasks on Network B, terminals need to frequently request various gaps, which makes network scheduling more complex. Therefore, how terminals request appropriate gaps from network devices and how network devices configure appropriate gaps become unresolved issues. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The embodiments of the present application provide a gap configuration method, apparatus, device, and medium, which can achieve flexible gap configuration.

[0006] In a first aspect, a Gap configuration method is provided, the method comprising: a UE receives first configuration information; wherein the first configuration information includes the configuration of a target Gap; the target Gap includes multiple Gap opportunities; the target Gap includes multiple Gap cycles; and each Gap cycle includes at least one of the Gap opportunities.

[0007] In a second aspect, a Gap configuration device is provided, which includes: a receiving module for receiving first configuration information; wherein the first configuration information includes the configuration of a target Gap; the target Gap includes multiple Gap opportunities; the target Gap includes multiple Gap cycles; and each Gap cycle includes at least one of the Gap opportunities.

[0008] In a third aspect, a Gap configuration method is provided, which includes: a network side device sends first configuration information; wherein, the first configuration information includes the configuration of a target Gap; the target Gap includes multiple Gap opportunities; the target Gap includes multiple Gap cycles; and each Gap cycle includes at least one of the Gap opportunities.

[0009] In a fourth aspect, a Gap configuration device is provided, which includes: a sending module for sending first configuration information; wherein the first configuration information includes the configuration of the target Gap; the target Gap includes multiple Gap opportunities; the target Gap includes multiple Gap cycles; and each Gap cycle includes at least one of the Gap opportunities.

[0010] In a fifth aspect, a terminal is provided, comprising a processor and a memory, wherein the memory stores a program or instruction that can be run on the processor, and when the program or instruction is executed by the processor, the steps of the method described in the first aspect are implemented.

[0011] According to a sixth aspect, a terminal is provided, comprising a processor and a communication interface, wherein the communication interface is configured to receive first configuration information; wherein the first configuration information includes a configuration of a target gap; wherein the target gap includes multiple gap opportunities; wherein the target gap includes multiple gap cycles; and wherein each gap cycle includes at least one of the gap opportunities.

[0012] In the seventh aspect, a network side device is provided, which includes a processor and a memory, wherein the memory stores programs or instructions that can be run on the processor, and when the program or instructions are executed by the processor, the steps of the method described in the first aspect are implemented.

[0013] In the eighth aspect, a network side device is provided, including a processor and a communication interface, wherein the communication interface is used to send first configuration information; wherein the first configuration information includes the configuration of the target Gap; the target Gap includes multiple Gap opportunities; the target Gap includes multiple Gap cycles; and each Gap cycle includes at least one of the Gap opportunities.

[0014] In the ninth aspect, a Gap configuration system is provided, comprising: a terminal and a network side device, wherein the terminal can be used to execute the steps of the Gap configuration method as described in the first aspect, and the network side device can be used to execute the steps of the Gap configuration method as described in the third aspect.

[0015] In the tenth aspect, a readable storage medium is provided, on which a program or instruction is stored. When the program or instruction is executed by a processor, the steps of the method described in the first aspect are implemented, or the steps of the method described in the third aspect are implemented.

[0016] In the eleventh aspect, a chip is provided, which includes a processor and a communication interface, wherein the communication interface is coupled to the processor, and the processor is used to run programs or instructions to implement the method described in the first aspect, or to implement the method described in the third aspect.

[0017] In the twelfth aspect, a computer program / program product is provided, which is stored in a storage medium and is executed by at least one processor to implement the steps of the Gap configuration method as described in the first aspect, or to implement the steps of the Gap configuration method as described in the third aspect.

[0018] In the embodiment of the present application, by configuring a periodic gap including multiple gap opportunities, the UE can be flexibly and controllably supported to perform tasks, thereby avoiding the signaling load caused by frequent gap applications and improving the communication energy efficiency of the system. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 1 is a schematic diagram of a system architecture of a wireless communication system provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0020] Figure 2 This is one of the flow charts of a Gap configuration method provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 3 This is the second flow chart of a Gap configuration method provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 4 This is one of the Gap schematic diagrams provided in the embodiments of the present application;

[0023] Figure 5 This is the second Gap diagram provided in the embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 6 This is the third flow chart of a Gap configuration method provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 7 This is the fourth flow chart of a Gap configuration method provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0026] Figure 8 This is the fifth method flow chart of a Gap configuration method provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0027] Figure 9 This is the third Gap diagram provided in the embodiment of the present application;

[0028] Figure 10 This is one of the structural diagrams of a Gap configuration device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0029] Figure 11 This is the second structural diagram of a Gap configuration device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0030] Figure 12 This is the third structural diagram of a Gap configuration device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Figure 13 This is the fourth structural diagram of a Gap configuration device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0032] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a communication device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the hardware structure of a terminal provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0034] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the hardware structure of a network-side device provided in an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The following will be combined with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of this application to clearly describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the embodiments described are part of the embodiments of this application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0036] The terms "first," "second," and the like in the specification and claims of this application are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not used to describe a specific order or precedence. It should be understood that the terms used in this manner are interchangeable where appropriate, so that the embodiments of this application can be implemented in an order other than that illustrated or described herein, and that the objects distinguished by "first" and "second" are generally of the same type, and do not limit the number of objects. For example, the first object can be one or more. In addition, the term "and / or" in the specification and claims refers to at least one of the connected objects, and the character " / " generally indicates that the objects connected are in an "or" relationship.

[0037] It is worth noting that the technology described in the embodiments of the present application is not limited to the Long Term Evolution (LTE) / LTE-Advanced (LTE-A) system, but can also be used in other wireless communication systems, such as Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA), Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA), Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA), Single-carrier Frequency Division Multiple Access (SC-FDMA) and other systems. The terms "system" and "network" in the embodiments of the present application are often used interchangeably, and the technology described can be used for the systems and radio technologies mentioned above, as well as for other systems and radio technologies. The following description describes a New Radio (NR) system for illustrative purposes, and NR terminology is used in most of the following description, but these technologies can also be applied to applications other than NR system applications, such as 6th generation (6G) systems. th Generation, 6G) communication system.

[0038] Figure 1A block diagram of a wireless communication system applicable to the embodiments of the present application is shown. The wireless communication system includes a terminal 11 and a network-side device 12. The terminal 11 may be a mobile phone, a tablet computer (Tablet Personal Computer), a laptop computer (Laptop Computer) or a notebook computer, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a handheld computer, a netbook, an ultra-mobile personal computer (UMPC), a mobile internet device (MID), an augmented reality (AR) / virtual reality (VR) device, a robot, a wearable device (Wearable Device), a vehicle-mounted device (VUE), a pedestrian terminal (PUE), a smart home (home appliances with wireless communication functions, such as refrigerators, televisions, washing machines, or furniture), a game console, a personal computer (PC), an ATM or a self-service machine, and other terminal-side devices. Wearable devices include: smart watches, smart bracelets, smart headphones, smart glasses, smart jewelry (smart bracelets, smart bracelets, smart rings, smart necklaces, smart anklets, smart anklets, etc.), smart wristbands, smart clothing, etc. It should be noted that the specific type of the terminal 11 is not limited in the embodiments of the present application. The network side device 12 may include an access network device or a core network device, wherein the access network device may also be referred to as a radio access network device, a radio access network (RAN), a radio access network function, or a radio access network unit. The access network device may include a base station, a WLAN access point, or a WiFi node, etc. The base station may be referred to as a node B, an evolved node B (eNB), an access point, a base transceiver station (BTS), a radio base station, a radio transceiver, a basic service set (BSS), an extended service set (ESS), a home node B, a home evolved node B, a transmitting and receiving point (TRP), or other appropriate terms in the field. As long as the same technical effect is achieved, the base station is not limited to a specific technical vocabulary. It should be noted that in the embodiment of the present application, only the base station in the NR system is used as an example for introduction, and the specific type of the base station is not limited.

[0039] Exemplarily, the above-mentioned terminal may be a multi-SIM terminal, and the multi-SIM terminal may include multiple UEs, which are referred to as Multi-SIM UEs. Among them, the first UE may be one of the UEs in the multi-SIM terminal. It should be noted that the UE may be considered as a contracting entity. A terminal device may be configured with multiple contracting entities. The contracting entity may be embodied by a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card. Normally, a SIM card corresponds to a contracting entity of a network, and the SIM card stores the identifier of its corresponding contracting entity, that is, the identifier of the UE, such as a Subscription Permanent Identifier (SUPI) or an International Mobile Subscription Identity (IMSI). Therefore, when multiple SIM cards are inserted into a terminal or multiple electronic SIM card information is configured, it can be considered that the terminal and different contracting entities may constitute different UEs.

[0040] Generally, multi-SIM terminals can be capable of single-transmit and single-receive, single-transmit and dual-receive, or dual-transmit and dual-receive. A feature of multi-SIM terminals is their ability to reside on multiple networks simultaneously. However, these terminals differ in their implementation methods, and some can simultaneously transmit and receive on multiple networks without interfering with each other.

[0041] However, there are also multi-SIM terminals. Although they can reside on multiple networks simultaneously, they may use a time-sharing method to maintain their presence on both networks. This means they may spend some time on Network A listening for paging from Network A, and some time on Network B listening for paging from Network B. Alternatively, they may spend some time connecting to and receiving data on Network A, and some time receiving paging from Network B. Alternatively, they may spend some time receiving data on Network A, and some time establishing a connection or receiving data on Network B. Some multi-SIM terminals that support dual transmission and reception can simultaneously transmit and receive on multiple networks on specific frequency bands without interfering with each other. On other frequency bands, they may use a time-sharing method to transmit and receive data on both networks.

[0042] In the related art, available gaps are periodic and one-time gaps. These gaps can only meet the needs of simple tasks, such as periodic and one-time tasks. However, for tasks that require multiple gaps or tasks that take a long time, these gaps are generally inefficient. For example, using a one-time gap requires the UE to request gaps multiple times, resulting in excessive signaling overhead. Therefore, it is necessary to design appropriate gaps to support tasks that require multiple gaps or tasks that take a long time.

[0043] In this regard, the embodiments of the present application provide a Gap configuration method, apparatus, device and medium. By configuring a periodic Gap containing multiple Gap opportunities, it is possible to flexibly and controllably support the UE to perform tasks, avoid the signaling load caused by frequent Gap applications, and improve the communication energy efficiency of the system.

[0044] The following describes in detail the Gap configuration method, apparatus, device, and medium provided in the embodiments of the present application through some embodiments and their application scenarios in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0045] The present application embodiment provides a Gap configuration method, such as Figure 2 As shown, the method may be executed by a UE. Exemplarily, the Gap configuration method may include the following step 201:

[0046] Step 201: The UE receives first configuration information.

[0047] Exemplarily, the UE receives first configuration information from a network-side device.

[0048] This application embodiment provides another Gap configuration method, such as Figure 3 As shown, the method may be executed by a network-side device. Exemplarily, the Gap configuration method may include the following step 202:

[0049] Step 202: The network-side device sends first configuration information.

[0050] Exemplarily, the network-side device sends first configuration information to the UE.

[0051] The first configuration information includes the configuration of the target Gap; the target Gap includes multiple Gap opportunities; the target Gap includes multiple Gap cycles; and each Gap cycle includes at least one Gap opportunity.

[0052] It is understandable that the target Gap may include multiple periodic Gap opportunities, or the target Gap may include periodic Gap windows, each of which may include at least one Gap opportunity.

[0053] In some possible embodiments, the multiple gap periods include a first gap period and a second gap period; the first gap period is greater than the second gap period. Generally, the first gap period can be referred to as a long gap period, and the second gap period can be referred to as a short gap period. Exemplarily, one first gap period includes at least one second gap period; one second gap period includes one first gap period, and one first gap period corresponds to at least one gap opportunity.

[0054] In some possible embodiments, the target Gap includes at least one Gap window, and a first Gap period includes at least one Gap window; each Gap window includes at least one first Gap, and a first Gap corresponds to at least one Gap opportunity.

[0055] In some possible embodiments, the start time of the first gap in a gap window of the target gap is the same as the start time of the gap window.

[0056] In some possible embodiments, the first configuration information is carried in an RRC reconfiguration message.

[0057] In some possible embodiments, the first configuration information includes at least one of the following configuration information of the target Gap:

[0058] The first Gap period (i.e., the long Gap period, for example, 2.56 seconds),

[0059] The second Gap period (i.e., a short Gap period, for example, 20ms)

[0060] Gap length (e.g., 5ms),

[0061] The number of first gaps in a first gap cycle,

[0062] The start time or time offset of the first gap,

[0063] Gap Window Size,

[0064] The number of first gaps included in the gap window (the number is greater than or equal to 1, for example, 6 gaps included in a gap window),

[0065] The start time or time offset of the Gap window.

[0066] The start time or time offset of the first gap in the gap window,

[0067] The number of Gap windows,

[0068] Gap identifier used to identify (or recognize) the target Gap,

[0069] Add operation for target Gap,

[0070] Release operation for target Gap,

[0071] Modification operation for the target Gap.

[0072] Exemplarily, the Gap window size may be a time length, such as 20 ms.

[0073] Exemplarily, the above-mentioned start time may include a radio frame number or a subframe number.

[0074] Exemplarily, a first Gap period generally includes a Gap window, and therefore, the number of Gap windows in the target Gap may be the same as the number of periods in the first Gap period.

[0075] For example, Figure 4 As shown, the target Gap includes N Gap windows, a Gap window contains M Gap opportunities, the starting position of a Gap window to the starting position of the next Gap window is a long Gap period (i.e., the first Gap period mentioned above), and the starting position of a Gap opportunity in a Gap window to the starting position of the next Gap opportunity is a short Gap period (i.e., the second Gap period mentioned above). At the same time, referring to Figure 4 As can be seen, a first gap period typically includes one gap window, a gap window includes multiple gap opportunities, and a second gap period typically includes one gap opportunity. Thus, the target gap can include one or more periodic gap windows, and a gap window can include one or more periodic gap opportunities, thus adapting to various UE tasks.

[0076] In some possible embodiments, the target gap or the target gap mode corresponding to the target gap is used to perform a target task; wherein the target task includes at least one of the following:

[0077] System message reception,

[0078] Neighboring cell measurement,

[0079] Paging message reception,

[0080] Serving cell measurements,

[0081] PLMN search,

[0082] Cell reselection,

[0083] Tasks corresponding to multi-SIM purpose (Multi-SIM purpose).

[0084] In some possible embodiments, when the target gap pattern is used for tasks corresponding to multi-SIM purposes, the target gap pattern is agreed upon by the protocol. In other words, the target gap or the target gap pattern corresponding to the target gap is only used for Multi-SIM purposes.

[0085] In some possible embodiments, when the target gap period is a DRX or eDRX cycle value, the target gap period is used only for tasks corresponding to multi-SIM purposes. In other words, a gap period with a DRX cycle or eDRX cycle value (e.g., {320, 640, 1280, 2560, 5120, 10240} ms) is used only for Multi-SIM purposes. It should be noted that the above gap period can be the first gap period or the second gap period.

[0086] For example, Figure 5 As shown, if the long gap period of a gap is any one of the DRX cycles, such as {320, 640, 1280, 2560} ms, then the gap is only used for Multi-SIM purposes. Alternatively, if the short gap period of a gap is any one of the DRX cycles, such as {320, 640, 1280, 2560} ms, then the gap is only used for Multi-SIM purposes. Alternatively, if the long gap period is any one of the DRX cycles, such as {320, 640, 1280, 2560} ms, and the gap pattern with the number n of short gaps (i.e., the first gap described above) in the gap window = 1 is also only used for Multi-SIM purposes.

[0087] In some possible embodiments, combined with Figure 2 and Figure 3 ,like Figure 6 As shown, before the above step 201, the gap configuration method provided in the embodiment of the present application may include the following steps A1 and A2:

[0088] Step A1: The UE sends a first request message to the network side device.

[0089] Step A2: The network-side device receives a first request message from the UE.

[0090] The first request message is used to apply for a target Gap. In other words, the first request message is used to request configuration of a target Gap.

[0091] In some possible embodiments, the first request message includes target Gap preference information.

[0092] Illustratively, the target gap preference information includes at least one of the following:

[0093] The first Gap cycle,

[0094] The second Gap cycle,

[0095] Gap length (Measurement Gap Length),

[0096] The number of first gaps in a first gap cycle,

[0097] Gap window size,

[0098] The number of the first gap included in the gap window,

[0099] The start time or time offset of the Gap window.

[0100] The start time or time offset of the target gap,

[0101] The number of Gap windows,

[0102] Target Gap's Gap purpose,

[0103] Gap Pattern Id,

[0104] A gap preference identifier used to indicate preference information of a target gap.

[0105] The gap mode indicated by the gap mode identifier is associated with at least one item of preference information of one or more target gaps.

[0106] Exemplarily, the Gap purpose of the target Gap is used to indicate the usage of the gap, that is, it can be used to indicate the task that the UE needs to perform using the target Gap, such as measurement, multi-card task, paging reception, etc.

[0107] Exemplarily, the above-mentioned gap pattern identifier may be associated with a gap pattern of multiple periodic gaps.

[0108] In some possible embodiments, the parameters of the above-mentioned Gap Pattern are agreed upon by a protocol.

[0109] In some possible embodiments, the parameters of the Gap mode include at least one of the following:

[0110] The first Gap cycle,

[0111] The second Gap cycle,

[0112] Gap length,

[0113] The number of first gaps in a first gap cycle,

[0114] Gap window size,

[0115] The number of first gaps included in the gap window.

[0116] For example, if the parameters of the Gap Pattern include at least one of the following information: first Gap period (long Gap period), second Gap period (short Gap period), Gap length (Measurement Gap Length), and 4) Gap window length, the parameters of the Gap Pattern can be specifically referred to in Table 1 below.

[0117] Table 1

[0118]

[0119] Note that in the Gap Pattern ID numbers Xa / b / c / d in Table 1 above, X represents an integer such as 0 to 29. The suffixes (e.g., a / b / c / d) correspond to different gap lengths, first gap periods, or second gap periods, respectively. The brackets {} in the table contain a range of selectable values.

[0120] For example, the gap pattern with a gap pattern ID of #24-d corresponds to a first gap period of 2560 ms, a second gap period of 80 ms, and a gap length of 10 ms.

[0121] In some possible embodiments, the first request message is carried on UE assistance information.

[0122] In some possible embodiments, combined with Figure 2 and Figure 3 ,like Figure 7 As shown, the Gap configuration method provided in the embodiment of the present application may include the following steps B1 and B2:

[0123] Step B1: The UE sends a second request message to the network-side device.

[0124] Step B2: The network-side device receives a second request message from the UE.

[0125] The second request message is used to modify or release target Gap preference information.

[0126] In some possible embodiments, the second request message includes at least one of the following:

[0127] A gap preference identifier used to indicate target gap preference information;

[0128] Gap mode logo,

[0129] Target Gap preference information,

[0130] Release operation for target Gap,

[0131] Modify the target Gap.

[0132] The gap mode indicated by the gap mode identifier is associated with at least one item of preference information of one or more target gaps.

[0133] Exemplarily, when the second request message includes a gap preference identifier, it indicates that the UE will modify or release the target gap preference information corresponding to the gap preference identifier.

[0134] Exemplarily, when the second request message includes a gap mode identifier, it indicates that the UE will modify or release the gap preference information corresponding to the gap mode identifier.

[0135] In some possible embodiments, combined with Figure 2 and Figure 3 ,like Figure 8 As shown, the Gap configuration method provided in the embodiment of the present application may include the following steps C1 and C2:

[0136] Step C1: The UE sends a third request message to the network-side device.

[0137] Step C2: The network-side device receives a third request message from the UE.

[0138] The third request message includes at least one of the following:

[0139] Gap identifier used to indicate the target Gap,

[0140] Gap mode logo,

[0141] Information used to request the release of the target Gap.

[0142] Information for requesting to skip, ignore, or pause one or more first gaps in the target gaps,

[0143] Information used to request to pause the target Gap.

[0144] Information for requesting to skip, ignore, or pause one or more Gap windows (for example, ignoring the first subsequent Gap in the current Gap window and resuming normal Gap usage in the next Gap window),

[0145] Information used to request to continue the target Gap.

[0146] Information used to request activation or deactivation of the target Gap;

[0147] The gap mode indicated by the gap mode identifier is associated with the target gap.

[0148] Typically, after ignoring the current Gap window, the UE performs normal data transmission and reception during the current Gap window.

[0149] In some possible embodiments, the third request message includes at least one of the following:

[0150] MAC CE,

[0151] RRC message.

[0152] In some possible embodiments, the Gap configuration method provided in the embodiments of the present application may further include the following steps 203 and 204:

[0153] Step 203: The network-side device sends second configuration information.

[0154] Step 204: The UE receives the second configuration information.

[0155] Exemplarily, the above steps 203 and 204 may be performed before the above step 201 .

[0156] The second configuration information includes at least one of the following:

[0157] Information indicating whether the target gap is allowed (for example, UseMultiplePeriodGap is TRUE).

[0158] Prohibit timer information,

[0159] Permitted Gap Purposes,

[0160] The range of Gap parameters allowed to be applied.

[0161] Exemplarily, when the prohibit timer is not running, the UE sends a target request message. The target request message is associated with the target Gap. It is understandable that the target request message can be any of the following request messages: the first request message, the second request message, the third request message, the modified first request message, the modified second request message, or the modified third request message.

[0162] For example, the inhibit timer primarily limits the frequency with which a UE can send request messages. Generally, after sending a request message, the UE starts the corresponding inhibit timer. The UE can only send request messages when the inhibit timer is not running. Specifically, the UE is prohibited from transmitting the target request message during the inhibit timer's running time.

[0163] Illustratively, the above-mentioned Gap parameter range allowed for application includes at least one of the following:

[0164] The first Gap cycle range,

[0165] The second Gap cycle range,

[0166] Gap length range,

[0167] The number of first gaps in a first gap cycle,

[0168] Gap window size range,

[0169] The number range of the first gap included in the Gap window.

[0170] In some possible embodiments, the gap configuration method provided in the embodiments of the present application may further include the following step 301:

[0171] Step 301: The UE sends UE capability information.

[0172] The UE capability information is used to indicate whether the UE supports the target Gap.

[0173] Furthermore, in combination with the above step 301, the gap configuration method provided in the embodiment of the present application may further include the following steps 302 and 303:

[0174] Step 302: The network-side device receives UE capability information from the UE.

[0175] Step 303: The network-side device determines whether to configure target configuration information based on the UE capability information.

[0176] The target configuration information includes at least one of the following: first configuration information and second configuration information.

[0177] In the Gap configuration method provided in the embodiment of the present application, by configuring a periodic Gap including multiple Gap opportunities, it is possible to flexibly and controllably support the UE in performing tasks, avoid the signaling load caused by frequent Gap applications, and improve the communication energy efficiency of the system.

[0178] The following will use several examples to illustrate the Gap configuration method provided in the embodiments of the present application.

[0179] Example 1:

[0180] Illustratively, this embodiment provides a method for configuring a periodic gap, which may include the following steps:

[0181] Step S11: The UE receives a first RRC reconfiguration message sent by a network-side device, where the first RRC reconfiguration message includes second configuration information. The second configuration information includes at least one of the following: information on whether to allow use of a target Gap, and information on prohibiting a timer.

[0182] Step S12: The UE sends a UE assistance information message to the network side device, where the UE assistance information message includes first target Gap request information (ie, the first request message mentioned above), and the first target Gap request information includes target Gap preference information.

[0183] Exemplarily, the target Gap preference information includes information about the target Gap preferred by the UE, such as the long cycle length (e.g., 2.56 seconds), the short cycle length (e.g., 20ms), the Gap length (5ms), the number of short Gaps included in the Gap window (e.g., 6), the Gap window start time, the Gap preference ID (e.g., Gap ID = 1), etc.

[0184] Step S13: The UE receives a second RRC reconfiguration message sent by the network side device, where the second RRC reconfiguration message includes first configuration information of the target Gap, where the first configuration information is configured by the network side device based on the target Gap preference information included in the UE auxiliary information message.

[0185] Exemplarily, the first configuration information includes: long cycle length (e.g., 2.56 seconds), short cycle length (e.g., 20ms), Gap length (5ms), the number of short gaps included in the Gap window (e.g., 6), Gap window start time, Gap preference ID (Gap ID=1), etc.

[0186] Example 2:

[0187] Illustratively, this embodiment provides a method for configuring a periodic gap based on a gap pattern. The method may include the following steps:

[0188] Step S21: The UE sends a UE assistance information message to the network side device, where the UE assistance information message includes first target Gap request information (ie, the first request message mentioned above), and the first target Gap request information includes target Gap preference information.

[0189] Illustratively, the target gap preference information includes information about the target gap preferred by the UE, for example, 1) a gap pattern ID, for example, #24-d (the gap pattern ID remains the same without loss of generality); and 2) the number of first gaps included in the gap window, for example, 6. Referring to Table 1, the gap pattern corresponding to #24-d has a first gap period of 2560 ms, a second gap period of 80 ms, and a gap length of 10 ms.

[0190] Exemplarily, the Gap Pattern may be agreed upon by the protocol. Specifically, at least one of the following information of the Gap Pattern may be agreed upon: a first Gap period (long Gap period), a second Gap period (short Gap period), a Gap length (Measurement Gap Length), and a Gap window length.

[0191] Example 3:

[0192] Step S31: The UE receives a first RRC reconfiguration message sent by a network-side device.

[0193] Step S32: The UE sends a UE assistance information message to the network side device.

[0194] Step S33: The UE receives a second RRC reconfiguration message sent by the network side device.

[0195] It should be noted that, steps S31 to S33 in this embodiment may refer to the relevant descriptions of steps S11 to S13 in the above-mentioned embodiment 1, and will not be repeated here.

[0196] Step S34: The UE sends a third request message to the network side device.

[0197] For example, the third request information includes: ignoring short Gap or ignoring the current Gap window, for example, Figure 9 As shown, subsequent short gaps within this gap window are ignored.

[0198] Example 4:

[0199] Step S41: The UE receives a first RRC reconfiguration message sent by a network-side device.

[0200] Step S42: The UE sends a first UE assistance information message to the network side device.

[0201] Step S43: The UE receives a second RRC reconfiguration message sent by the network side device.

[0202] It should be noted that, steps S41 to S43 in this embodiment may refer to the relevant descriptions of steps S11 to S13 in the above-mentioned embodiment 1, and will not be repeated here.

[0203] Step S44: The UE sends a second UE auxiliary information message, which includes a second target Gap request information (i.e., the second request message above), and the second target Gap request information includes at least one of the following target Gap preference information: 1) releasing one or more target Gap preferences; 2) Gap preference ID (for example, Gap preference ID = 1).

[0204] It should be noted that, in the embodiments of the present invention, the Gap configuration methods shown in the above embodiments can be implemented in combination with the Gap configuration methods shown in one or more of the above embodiments, or can be implemented separately, which will not be described in detail here.

[0205] The Gap configuration method provided in the embodiment of the present application can be executed by a Gap configuration device. In the embodiment of the present application, the Gap configuration device executing the Gap configuration method is taken as an example to illustrate the device for the Gap configuration method provided in the embodiment of the present application.

[0206] The Gap configuration device provided in the embodiment of the present application is as follows: Figure 10 As shown, the device includes a receiving module 401, wherein:

[0207] The receiving module 401 is configured to receive first configuration information, wherein the first configuration information includes configuration of a target Gap; the target Gap includes multiple Gap opportunities; the target Gap includes multiple Gap cycles; and each Gap cycle includes at least one of the above-mentioned Gap opportunities.

[0208] In some possible embodiments, the multiple Gap periods include a first Gap period and a second Gap period; the first Gap period is greater than the second Gap period; a first Gap period includes at least one second Gap period; a second Gap period includes a first Gap, and a first Gap corresponds to at least one Gap opportunity.

[0209] In some possible embodiments, the first configuration information includes at least one of the following configuration information of the target Gap:

[0210] The first Gap cycle,

[0211] The second Gap cycle,

[0212] Gap length,

[0213] The number of first gaps in a first gap cycle,

[0214] The start time or time offset of the first gap,

[0215] Gap window size,

[0216] The number of the first gap included in the gap window,

[0217] The start time or time offset of the Gap window.

[0218] The start time or time offset of the first gap in the gap window,

[0219] The number of Gap windows,

[0220] Gap identifier used to identify the target Gap,

[0221] Add operation for target Gap,

[0222] Release operation for target Gap,

[0223] Modification operation for the target Gap.

[0224] In some possible embodiments, the target gap includes at least one gap window, a first gap period includes at least one gap window, each gap window includes at least one first gap, and a first gap corresponds to at least one gap opportunity.

[0225] In some possible embodiments, the start time of the first gap in a gap window of the target gap is the same as the start time of the gap window.

[0226] In some possible embodiments, the first configuration information is carried on an RRC reconfiguration message.

[0227] In some possible embodiments, such as Figure 11 As shown, the apparatus further includes: a sending module 402, wherein: the sending module 402 is configured to send a first request message to the network side device; wherein the first request message is used to apply for a target Gap.

[0228] In some possible embodiments, the first request message includes target gap preference information; the target gap preference information includes at least one of the following:

[0229] The first Gap cycle,

[0230] The second Gap cycle,

[0231] Gap length,

[0232] The number of first gaps in a first gap cycle,

[0233] Gap window size,

[0234] The number of the first gap included in the gap window,

[0235] The start time or time offset of the Gap window.

[0236] The start time or time offset of the target gap,

[0237] The number of Gap windows,

[0238] The Gap purpose of the above target Gap,

[0239] Gap mode logo,

[0240] A gap preference identifier for indicating preference information of a target gap;

[0241] The gap mode indicated by the gap mode identifier is associated with at least one item of preference information of one or more target gaps.

[0242] In some possible embodiments, the parameters of the above-mentioned Gap mode are agreed upon by the protocol;

[0243] The parameters of the Gap mode include at least one of the following:

[0244] The first Gap cycle,

[0245] The second Gap cycle,

[0246] Gap length,

[0247] The number of first gaps in a first gap cycle,

[0248] Gap window size,

[0249] The number of first gaps included in the gap window.

[0250] In some possible embodiments, the first request message is carried on UE assistance information.

[0251] In some possible embodiments, the sending module 402 is further configured to send a second request message to the network-side device; wherein the second request message is used to modify or release the target Gap preference information.

[0252] In some possible embodiments, the second request message includes at least one of the following:

[0253] A gap preference identifier used to indicate the target gap preference information;

[0254] Gap mode logo,

[0255] The above target Gap preference information,

[0256] Release operation for target Gap,

[0257] Modification operation for the target Gap.

[0258] The gap mode indicated by the gap mode identifier is associated with at least one item of preference information of the target gap.

[0259] In some possible embodiments, the sending module 402 is further configured to send a third request message to the network-side device;

[0260] The third request message includes at least one of the following:

[0261] Gap identifier used to indicate the target Gap,

[0262] Gap mode logo,

[0263] Information used to request the release of the target Gap.

[0264] Information for requesting to skip, ignore, or pause one or more first gaps in the target gaps,

[0265] Information used to request to pause the target Gap.

[0266] Information used to request to skip, ignore, or pause one or more Gap windows.

[0267] Information used to request to continue the target Gap.

[0268] Information used to request activation or deactivation of the target Gap;

[0269] The gap mode indicated by the gap mode identifier is associated with the target gap.

[0270] In some possible embodiments, the third request message includes at least one of the following: MAC CE, RRC message.

[0271] In some possible embodiments, the target Gap or the target Gap mode corresponding to the target Gap is used to perform the target task;

[0272] The above objectives and tasks include at least one of the following:

[0273] System message reception,

[0274] Neighboring cell measurement,

[0275] Paging message reception,

[0276] Serving cell measurements,

[0277] PLMN search,

[0278] Cell reselection,

[0279] Multiple card purposes correspond to tasks.

[0280] In some possible embodiments, when the target Gap mode is used for tasks corresponding to multiple card purposes, the target Gap mode is agreed upon by a protocol.

[0281] In some possible embodiments, when the Gap period of the target Gap is a DRX or eDRX period value, the target Gap is only used for tasks corresponding to the multi-card purpose.

[0282] In some possible embodiments, the receiving module 401 is further configured to receive second configuration information;

[0283] The second configuration information includes at least one of the following:

[0284] Information indicating whether to allow the use of the target Gap.

[0285] Disable timer information,

[0286] Permitted Gap Purposes,

[0287] The range of gap parameters allowed for application;

[0288] Wherein, when the prohibit timer is not running, the UE sends a target request message, and the target request message is associated with the target Gap.

[0289] In some possible embodiments, the above-mentioned Gap parameter range allowed for application includes at least one of the following:

[0290] The first Gap cycle range,

[0291] The second Gap cycle range,

[0292] Gap length range,

[0293] The number of first gaps in a first gap cycle,

[0294] Gap window size range,

[0295] The number range of the first gap included in the Gap window.

[0296] In some possible embodiments, the sending module 402 is further configured to send UE capability information;

[0297] The UE capability information is used to indicate whether the UE supports the target Gap.

[0298] In the Gap configuration device provided in the embodiment of the present application, by receiving the periodic Gap configured by the network side including multiple Gap opportunities, it is possible to flexibly and controllably support the UE to perform tasks, avoid the signaling load caused by frequent Gap applications, and improve the communication energy efficiency of the system.

[0299] The Gap configuration device provided in the embodiment of the present invention can implement each process implemented by the UE in the above method embodiment, and will not be described again here to avoid repetition.

[0300] The Gap configuration device provided in the embodiment of the present application is as follows: Figure 12 As shown, the device includes a sending module 501, wherein:

[0301] The sending module 501 is used to send first configuration information; wherein the first configuration information includes the configuration of the target Gap; the target Gap includes multiple Gap opportunities; the target Gap includes multiple Gap cycles; each Gap cycle includes at least one of the above-mentioned Gap opportunities.

[0302] In some possible embodiments, the multiple Gap periods include a first Gap period and a second Gap period; the first Gap period is greater than the second Gap period; a first Gap period includes at least one second Gap period; a second Gap period includes a first Gap, and a first Gap corresponds to at least one Gap opportunity.

[0303] In some possible embodiments, the first configuration information includes at least one of the following configuration information of the target Gap:

[0304] The first Gap cycle,

[0305] The second Gap cycle,

[0306] Gap length,

[0307] The number of first gaps in a first gap cycle,

[0308] The start time or time offset of the first gap,

[0309] Gap window size,

[0310] The number of the first gap included in the gap window,

[0311] The start time or time offset of the Gap window.

[0312] The start time or time offset of the first gap in the gap window,

[0313] The number of Gap windows,

[0314] Gap identifier used to identify the target Gap,

[0315] Add operation for target Gap,

[0316] Release operation for target Gap,

[0317] Modification operation for the target Gap.

[0318] In some possible embodiments, the target gap includes at least one gap window, a first gap period includes at least one gap window, each gap window includes at least one first gap, and a first gap corresponds to at least one gap opportunity.

[0319] In some possible embodiments, the start time of the first gap in a gap window of the target gap is the same as the start time of the gap window.

[0320] In some possible embodiments, the first configuration information is carried on an RRC reconfiguration message.

[0321] In some possible embodiments, such as Figure 13 As shown, the apparatus 500 further includes: a receiving module 502, wherein: the receiving module 502 is configured to receive a first request message from a UE; wherein the first request message is used to apply for the target Gap.

[0322] In some possible embodiments, the first request message includes target gap preference information; the target gap preference information includes at least one of the following:

[0323] The first Gap cycle,

[0324] The second Gap cycle,

[0325] Gap length,

[0326] The number of first gaps in a first gap cycle,

[0327] Gap window size,

[0328] The number of the first gap included in the gap window,

[0329] The start time or time offset of the Gap window.

[0330] The start time or time offset of the target gap,

[0331] The number of Gap windows,

[0332] The Gap purpose of the above target Gap,

[0333] Gap mode logo,

[0334] A gap preference identifier used to indicate preference information of the target gap;

[0335] The gap mode indicated by the gap mode identifier is associated with at least one item of preference information of one or more target gaps.

[0336] In some possible embodiments, the parameters of the above-mentioned Gap mode are agreed upon by the protocol;

[0337] The parameters of the Gap mode include at least one of the following:

[0338] The first Gap cycle,

[0339] The second Gap cycle,

[0340] Gap length,

[0341] The number of first gaps in a first gap cycle,

[0342] Gap window size,

[0343] The number of first gaps included in the gap window.

[0344] In some possible embodiments, the first request message is carried on UE assistance information.

[0345] In some possible embodiments, the receiving module 502 is further configured to receive a second request message from the UE; wherein the second request message is used to modify or release the target Gap preference information.

[0346] In some possible embodiments, the second request message includes at least one of the following:

[0347] A gap preference identifier used to indicate the target gap preference information;

[0348] Gap mode logo,

[0349] The above target Gap preference information,

[0350] Release operation for target Gap,

[0351] Modification operation for the target Gap.

[0352] The gap mode indicated by the gap mode identifier is associated with at least one item of preference information of the target gap.

[0353] In some possible embodiments, the receiving module 502 is further configured to receive a third request message from the UE;

[0354] The third request message includes at least one of the following:

[0355] Gap identifier used to indicate the target Gap,

[0356] Gap mode logo,

[0357] Information used to request the release of the target Gap.

[0358] Information for requesting to skip, ignore or pause one or more first gaps in the target gaps,

[0359] Information used to request to pause the target Gap.

[0360] Information used to request to skip, ignore, or pause one or more Gap windows.

[0361] Information used to request to continue the above target Gap,

[0362] Information used to request activation or deactivation of the target Gap;

[0363] The gap mode indicated by the gap mode identifier is associated with the target gap.

[0364] In some possible embodiments, the third request message includes at least one of the following:

[0365] MAC CE,

[0366] RRC message.

[0367] In some possible embodiments, the target gap or the target gap mode corresponding to the target gap is used to perform a target task; wherein the target task includes at least one of the following:

[0368] System message reception,

[0369] Neighboring cell measurement,

[0370] Paging message reception,

[0371] Serving cell measurements,

[0372] PLMN search,

[0373] Cell reselection,

[0374] Multiple card purposes correspond to tasks.

[0375] In some possible embodiments, when the target Gap mode is used for tasks corresponding to multiple card purposes, the target Gap mode is agreed upon by a protocol.

[0376] In some possible embodiments, when the Gap period of the target Gap is a DRX or eDRX period value, the target Gap is only used for tasks corresponding to the multi-card purpose.

[0377] In some possible embodiments, the receiving module 502 is further configured to receive second configuration information;

[0378] The second configuration information includes at least one of the following:

[0379] Information indicating whether to allow the use of the target Gap.

[0380] Disable timer information,

[0381] Permitted Gap Purposes,

[0382] The range of gap parameters allowed for application;

[0383] Wherein, when the prohibition timer is not running, the UE sends a target request message, and the target request message is associated with the target Gap.

[0384] In some possible embodiments, the above-mentioned Gap parameter range allowed for application includes at least one of the following:

[0385] The first Gap cycle range,

[0386] The second Gap cycle range,

[0387] Gap length range,

[0388] The number of first gaps in a first gap cycle,

[0389] Gap window size range,

[0390] The number range of the first gap included in the Gap window.

[0391] In some possible embodiments, such as Figure 13 As shown, the device 500 also includes: an execution module 503, wherein: the receiving module 502 is also used to receive UE capability information from the UE; the execution module 503 is used to determine whether to configure target configuration information based on the UE capability information; wherein the above-mentioned UE capability information is used to indicate whether the UE supports the target Gap; the above-mentioned target configuration information includes at least one of the following: first configuration information, second configuration information.

[0392] In the Gap configuration device provided in the embodiment of the present application, by configuring a periodic Gap including multiple Gap opportunities, it is possible to flexibly and controllably support UE in performing tasks, avoid the signaling load caused by frequent Gap applications, and improve the communication energy efficiency of the system.

[0393] The Gap configuration device provided in the embodiment of the present invention can implement each process implemented by the network side device in the above method embodiment, and will not be described again here to avoid repetition.

[0394] The gap configuration device in the embodiments of the present application can be an electronic device, such as an electronic device with an operating system, or a component in an electronic device, such as an integrated circuit or chip. The electronic device can be a terminal or other device other than a terminal. For example, the terminal can include but is not limited to the types of terminal 11 listed above, and other devices can be servers, network attached storage (NAS), etc., which are not specifically limited in the embodiments of the present application.

[0395] The Gap configuration device provided in the embodiment of the present application can achieve Figures 2 to 9 The various processes implemented by the method embodiment achieve the same technical effects, and to avoid repetition, they will not be described here.

[0396] Optional, such as Figure 14 As shown, an embodiment of the present application further provides a communication device 600, including a processor 601 and a memory 602, wherein the memory 602 stores a program or instruction that can be run on the processor 601. For example, when the communication device 600 is a terminal, the program or instruction is executed by the processor 601 to implement the various steps of the embodiment of the method for configuring the above-mentioned Gap, and can achieve the same technical effect. When the communication device 600 is a network-side device, the program or instruction is executed by the processor 601 to implement the various steps of the embodiment of the method for configuring the above-mentioned Gap, and can achieve the same technical effect. To avoid repetition, it will not be repeated here.

[0397] The embodiment of the present application also provides a terminal, including a processor and a communication interface, the communication interface is used to receive first configuration information; wherein the first configuration information includes the configuration of the target Gap; the target Gap includes multiple Gap opportunities; the target Gap includes multiple Gap cycles; each Gap cycle includes at least one of the Gap opportunities. This terminal embodiment corresponds to the above-mentioned terminal-side method embodiment, and each implementation process and implementation method of the above-mentioned method embodiment can be applied to this terminal embodiment and can achieve the same technical effect. Specifically, Figure 15 A schematic diagram of the hardware structure of a terminal for implementing an embodiment of the present application.

[0398] The terminal 700 includes but is not limited to: a radio frequency unit 701, a network module 702, an audio output unit 703, an input unit 704, a sensor 705, a display unit 706, a user input unit 707, an interface unit 708, a memory 709 and at least some of the components of the processor 710.

[0399] Those skilled in the art will understand that the terminal 700 may also include a power supply (such as a battery) to power each component, and the power supply may be logically connected to the processor 710 through a power management system, thereby implementing functions such as charging, discharging, and power consumption management through the power management system. Figure 15 The terminal structure shown in the figure does not constitute a limitation on the terminal. The terminal may include more or fewer components than shown in the figure, or combine certain components, or arrange the components differently, which will not be repeated here.

[0400] It should be understood that in an embodiment of the present application, the input unit 704 may include a graphics processing unit (GPU) 7041 and a microphone 7042, and the graphics processor 7041 processes the image data of a static picture or video obtained by an image capture device (such as a camera) in a video capture mode or an image capture mode. The display unit 706 may include a display panel 7061, and the display panel 7061 may be configured in the form of a liquid crystal display, an organic light emitting diode, etc. The user input unit 707 includes a touch panel 7071 and at least one of other input devices 7072. The touch panel 7071 is also called a touch screen. The touch panel 7071 may include two parts: a touch detection device and a touch controller. Other input devices 7072 may include, but are not limited to, a physical keyboard, function keys (such as volume control keys, switch keys, etc.), a trackball, a mouse, and an operating stick, which will not be repeated here.

[0401] In the embodiment of the present application, after receiving downlink data from a network-side device, the RF unit 701 may transmit the data to the processor 710 for processing. Furthermore, the RF unit 701 may send uplink data to the network-side device. Typically, the RF unit 701 includes, but is not limited to, an antenna, an amplifier, a transceiver, a coupler, a low-noise amplifier, a duplexer, and the like.

[0402] The memory 709 can be used to store software programs or instructions and various data. The memory 709 may mainly include a first storage area for storing programs or instructions and a second storage area for storing data, wherein the first storage area may store an operating system, applications or instructions required for at least one function (such as a sound playback function, an image playback function, etc.). In addition, the memory 709 may include a volatile memory or a non-volatile memory, or the memory 709 may include both volatile and non-volatile memories. Among them, the non-volatile memory may be a read-only memory (ROM), a programmable read-only memory (PROM), an erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), or a flash memory. The volatile memory may be a random access memory (RAM), a static random access memory (SRAM), a dynamic random access memory (DRAM), a synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM), a double data rate synchronous dynamic random access memory (DDRSDRAM), an enhanced synchronous dynamic random access memory (ESDRAM), a synchronous link dynamic random access memory (SLDRAM), and a direct RAM bus random access memory (DRRAM). The memory 709 in the embodiment of the present application includes but is not limited to these and any other suitable types of memory.

[0403] Processor 710 may include one or more processing units. Optionally, processor 710 integrates an application processor and a modem processor. The application processor primarily handles operations related to the operating system, user interface, and application programs, while the modem processor primarily processes wireless communication signals, such as a baseband processor. It is understood that the modem processor may not be integrated into processor 710.

[0404] Among them, the radio frequency unit 701 is used to receive first configuration information; wherein the above-mentioned first configuration information includes the configuration of the target Gap; the above-mentioned target Gap includes multiple Gap opportunities; the above-mentioned target Gap includes multiple Gap cycles; each Gap cycle includes at least one of the above-mentioned Gap opportunities.

[0405] In some possible embodiments, the multiple Gap periods include a first Gap period and a second Gap period; the first Gap period is greater than the second Gap period; a first Gap period includes at least one second Gap period; a second Gap period includes a first Gap, and a first Gap corresponds to at least one Gap opportunity.

[0406] In some possible embodiments, the first configuration information includes at least one of the following configuration information of the target Gap:

[0407] The first Gap cycle,

[0408] The second Gap cycle,

[0409] Gap length,

[0410] The number of first gaps in a first gap cycle,

[0411] The start time or time offset of the first gap,

[0412] Gap window size,

[0413] The number of the first gap included in the gap window,

[0414] The start time or time offset of the Gap window.

[0415] The start time or time offset of the first gap in the gap window,

[0416] The number of Gap windows,

[0417] Gap identifier used to identify the target Gap,

[0418] Add operation for target Gap,

[0419] Release operation for target Gap,

[0420] Modification operation for the target Gap.

[0421] In some possible embodiments, the target gap includes at least one gap window, a first gap period includes at least one gap window, each gap window includes at least one first gap, and a first gap corresponds to at least one gap opportunity.

[0422] In some possible embodiments, the start time of the first gap in a gap window of the target gap is the same as the start time of the gap window.

[0423] In some possible embodiments, the first configuration information is carried on an RRC reconfiguration message.

[0424] In some possible embodiments, the radio frequency unit 701 is further configured to send a first request message to the network-side device; wherein the first request message is used to apply for a target Gap.

[0425] In some possible embodiments, the first request message includes target gap preference information; the target gap preference information includes at least one of the following:

[0426] The first Gap cycle,

[0427] The second Gap cycle,

[0428] Gap length,

[0429] The number of first gaps in a first gap cycle,

[0430] Gap window size,

[0431] The number of the first gap included in the gap window,

[0432] The start time or time offset of the Gap window.

[0433] The start time or time offset of the target gap,

[0434] The number of Gap windows,

[0435] The Gap purpose of the above target Gap,

[0436] Gap mode logo,

[0437] A gap preference identifier for indicating preference information of a target gap;

[0438] The gap mode indicated by the gap mode identifier is associated with at least one item of preference information of one or more target gaps.

[0439] In some possible embodiments, the parameters of the above-mentioned Gap mode are agreed upon by the protocol;

[0440] The parameters of the Gap mode include at least one of the following:

[0441] The first Gap cycle,

[0442] The second Gap cycle,

[0443] Gap length,

[0444] The number of first gaps in a first gap cycle,

[0445] Gap window size,

[0446] The number of first gaps included in the gap window.

[0447] In some possible embodiments, the first request message is carried on UE assistance information.

[0448] In some possible embodiments, the radio frequency unit 701 is further configured to send a second request message to the network-side device; wherein the second request message is used to modify or release the target Gap preference information.

[0449] In some possible embodiments, the second request message includes at least one of the following:

[0450] A gap preference identifier used to indicate the target gap preference information;

[0451] Gap mode logo,

[0452] The above target Gap preference information,

[0453] Release operation for target Gap,

[0454] Modification operation for the target Gap.

[0455] The gap mode indicated by the gap mode identifier is associated with at least one item of preference information of the target gap.

[0456] In some possible embodiments, the radio frequency unit 701 is further configured to send a third request message to the network side device;

[0457] The third request message includes at least one of the following:

[0458] Gap identifier used to indicate the target Gap,

[0459] Gap mode logo,

[0460] Information used to request the release of the target Gap.

[0461] Information for requesting to skip, ignore, or pause one or more first gaps in the target gaps,

[0462] Information used to request to pause the target Gap.

[0463] Information used to request to skip, ignore, or pause one or more Gap windows.

[0464] Information used to request to continue the target Gap.

[0465] Information used to request activation or deactivation of the target Gap;

[0466] The gap mode indicated by the gap mode identifier is associated with the target gap.

[0467] In some possible embodiments, the third request message includes at least one of the following: MAC CE, RRC message.

[0468] In some possible embodiments, the target Gap or the target Gap mode corresponding to the target Gap is used to perform the target task;

[0469] The above objectives and tasks include at least one of the following:

[0470] System message reception,

[0471] Neighboring cell measurement,

[0472] Paging message reception,

[0473] Serving cell measurements,

[0474] PLMN search,

[0475] Cell reselection,

[0476] Multiple card purposes correspond to tasks.

[0477] In some possible embodiments, when the target Gap mode is used for tasks corresponding to multiple card purposes, the target Gap mode is agreed upon by a protocol.

[0478] In some possible embodiments, when the Gap period of the target Gap is a DRX or eDRX period value, the target Gap is only used for tasks corresponding to the multi-card purpose.

[0479] In some possible embodiments, the radio frequency unit 701 is further configured to receive second configuration information;

[0480] The second configuration information includes at least one of the following:

[0481] Information indicating whether to allow the use of the target Gap.

[0482] Disable timer information,

[0483] Permitted Gap Purposes,

[0484] The range of gap parameters allowed for application;

[0485] Wherein, when the prohibit timer is not running, the UE sends a target request message, and the target request message is associated with the target Gap.

[0486] In some possible embodiments, the above-mentioned Gap parameter range allowed for application includes at least one of the following:

[0487] The first Gap cycle range,

[0488] The second Gap cycle range,

[0489] Gap length range,

[0490] The number of first gaps in a first gap cycle,

[0491] Gap window size range,

[0492] The number range of the first gap included in the Gap window.

[0493] In some possible embodiments, the radio frequency unit 701 is further configured to send terminal capability information;

[0494] The terminal capability information is used to indicate whether the terminal supports the target Gap.

[0495] In the terminal provided in the embodiment of the present application, by receiving the periodic Gap configured by the network side containing multiple Gap opportunities, it is possible to flexibly and controllably support the UE to perform tasks, avoid the signaling load caused by frequent Gap applications, and improve the communication energy efficiency of the system.

[0496] An embodiment of the present application also provides a network-side device, including a processor and a communication interface, the communication interface being configured to send first configuration information; wherein the first configuration information includes a target gap configuration; the target gap includes multiple gap opportunities; the target gap includes multiple gap cycles; and each gap cycle includes at least one of the gap opportunities. This network-side device embodiment corresponds to the aforementioned network-side device method embodiment, and each implementation process and implementation method of the aforementioned method embodiment are applicable to this network-side device embodiment and can achieve the same technical effects.

[0497] Specifically, the embodiment of the present application also provides a network side device. Figure 16 As shown, network-side device 800 includes an antenna 81, a radio frequency device 82, a baseband device 83, a processor 84, and a memory 85. Antenna 81 is connected to radio frequency device 82. In the uplink direction, radio frequency device 82 receives information via antenna 81 and sends the received information to baseband device 83 for processing. In the downlink direction, baseband device 83 processes the information to be transmitted and sends it to radio frequency device 82. Radio frequency device 82 processes the received information and then sends it through antenna 81.

[0498] The method executed by the network-side device in the above embodiment may be implemented in the baseband device 83 , which includes a baseband processor.

[0499] The baseband device 83 may include, for example, at least one baseband board on which a plurality of chips are arranged, such as Figure 16 As shown, one of the chips is, for example, a baseband processor, which is connected to the memory 85 via a bus interface to call the program in the memory 85 to execute the network device operations shown in the above method embodiment.

[0500] The network side device may further include a network interface 86, which is, for example, a common public radio interface (CPRI).

[0501] Specifically, the network side device 800 of the embodiment of the present invention further includes: instructions or programs stored in the memory 85 and executable on the processor 84, and the processor 84 calls the instructions or programs in the memory 85 to execute. Figure 12 、 Figure 13 The methods executed by the modules shown achieve the same technical effects, so they will not be described here to avoid repetition.

[0502] An embodiment of the present application also provides a readable storage medium, on which a program or instruction is stored. When the program or instruction is executed by a processor, each process of the method embodiment of the above-mentioned Gap configuration method is implemented, and the same technical effect can be achieved. To avoid repetition, it will not be repeated here.

[0503] The processor is the processor in the terminal described in the above embodiment. The readable storage medium includes a computer-readable storage medium, such as a computer read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a magnetic disk, or an optical disk.

[0504] An embodiment of the present application further provides a chip, which includes a processor and a communication interface, wherein the communication interface is coupled to the processor, and the processor is used to run programs or instructions to implement the various processes of the method embodiment of the above-mentioned Gap configuration method, and can achieve the same technical effect. To avoid repetition, it will not be repeated here.

[0505] It should be understood that the chip mentioned in the embodiments of the present application can also be called a system-level chip, a system chip, a chip system or a system-on-chip chip, etc.

[0506] An embodiment of the present application further provides a computer program / program product, which is stored in a storage medium. The computer program / program product is executed by at least one processor to implement the various processes of the method embodiment of the above-mentioned Gap configuration method, and can achieve the same technical effect. To avoid repetition, it will not be repeated here.

[0507] An embodiment of the present application also provides a Gap configuration system, including: a terminal and a network side device, wherein the terminal can be used to execute the steps of the Gap configuration method executed by the terminal as described above, and the network side device can be used to execute the steps of the Gap configuration method executed by the network side device as described above.

[0508] It should be noted that, in this article, the terms "comprise", "include" or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device comprising a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. In the absence of further restrictions, an element defined by the statement "comprises a ..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or device comprising the element. In addition, it should be noted that the scope of the methods and devices in the embodiments of the present application is not limited to performing functions in the order shown or discussed, and may also include performing functions in a substantially simultaneous manner or in the opposite order according to the functions involved. For example, the described method may be performed in an order different from that described, and various steps may also be added, omitted, or combined. In addition, the features described with reference to certain examples may be combined in other examples.

[0509] Through the description of the above implementation methods, those skilled in the art can clearly understand that the above-mentioned embodiment methods can be implemented by means of software plus the necessary general hardware platform, and of course can also be implemented by hardware, but in many cases the former is a better implementation method. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of the present application, or the part that contributes to the prior art, can be embodied in the form of a computer software product, which is stored in a storage medium (such as ROM / RAM, magnetic disk, optical disk), and includes a number of instructions for enabling a terminal (which can be a mobile phone, computer, server, air conditioner, or network device, etc.) to execute the methods described in each embodiment of the present application.

[0510] The embodiments of the present application are described above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, but the present application is not limited to the above-mentioned specific implementation methods. The above-mentioned specific implementation methods are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Under the guidance of this application, ordinary technicians in this field can also make many forms without departing from the purpose of this application and the scope of protection of the claims, all of which are within the protection of this application.

Claims

1. A Gap configuration method, characterized in that: include: The UE receives the first configuration information; Wherein, the first configuration information includes the configuration of the target Gap; The target gap includes multiple gap opportunities; The target Gap includes multiple Gap cycles; Each Gap cycle includes at least one Gap opportunity; The multiple Gap periods include a first Gap period and a second Gap period; the first Gap period is greater than the second Gap period; One of the first Gap periods includes at least one of the second Gap periods; One second Gap period includes one first Gap, and one first Gap corresponds to at least one Gap opportunity.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The first configuration information includes at least one of the following configuration information of the target Gap: The first Gap cycle, The second Gap cycle, Gap length, The number of first gaps in a first gap cycle, The start time or time offset of the first gap, Gap window size, The number of the first gap included in the gap window, The start time or time offset of the Gap window. The start time or time offset of the first gap in the gap window, The number of Gap windows, A gap identifier for identifying the target gap, For the addition operation of the target Gap, For the release operation of the target Gap, A modification operation is performed on the target Gap.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that The target Gap includes at least one Gap window, and one first Gap period includes at least one Gap window; each Gap window includes at least one first Gap, and one first Gap corresponds to at least one Gap opportunity.

4. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that A start time of a first gap in a gap window of the target gap is the same as a start time of the gap window.

5. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The first configuration information is carried in an RRC reconfiguration message.

6. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that Before the UE receives the first configuration information, the method further includes: The UE sends a first request message to the network side device; The first request message is used to apply for the target Gap.

7. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that The first request message includes target gap preference information; the target gap preference information includes at least one of the following: The first Gap cycle, The second Gap cycle, Gap length, The number of first gaps in a first gap cycle, Gap window size, The number of the first gap included in the gap window, The start time or time offset of the Gap window. The start time or time offset of the target Gap, The number of Gap windows, The target gap of the gap purpose, Gap mode logo, A gap preference identifier for indicating preference information of the target gap; The gap mode indicated by the gap mode identifier is associated with at least one item of preference information of one or more target gaps.

8. The method according to claim 7, characterized in that The parameters of the Gap mode are agreed upon by the protocol; The parameters of the Gap mode include at least one of the following: The first Gap cycle, The second Gap cycle, Gap length, The number of first gaps in a first gap cycle, Gap window size, The number of first gaps included in the gap window.

9. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that The first request message is carried on UE assistance information.

10. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that After the UE sends the first request message to the network side device, the method further includes: The UE sends a second request message to the network side device; The second request message is used to modify or release the target Gap preference information.

11. The method according to claim 10, characterized in that The second request message includes at least one of the following: A gap preference identifier for indicating the target gap preference information; Gap mode logo, The target Gap preference information, For the release operation of the target Gap, Modification operation for the target Gap; The gap mode indicated by the gap mode identifier is associated with at least one item of preference information of the target gap.

12. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that After the UE receives the first configuration information, the method further includes: The UE sends a third request message to the network side device; The third request message includes at least one of the following: A gap identifier for indicating the target gap, Gap mode logo, Information for requesting to release the target Gap, Information for requesting to skip, ignore or pause one or more first gaps in the target gaps, Information for requesting to pause the target Gap, Information used to request to skip, ignore, or pause one or more Gap windows. Information for requesting to continue the target Gap, Information for requesting activation or deactivation of the target Gap; The gap mode indicated by the gap mode identifier is associated with the target gap.

13. The method according to claim 12, characterized in that The third request message includes at least one of the following: MAC CE, RRC message.

14. The method according to claim 1, wherein The target gap or the target gap mode corresponding to the target gap is used to perform the target task; The target tasks include at least one of the following: System message reception, Neighboring cell measurement, Paging message reception, Serving cell measurements, PLMN Search, Cell reselection, Multiple card purposes correspond to tasks.

15. The method according to claim 14, characterized in that In the case where the target Gap mode is used for the task corresponding to the multi-card purpose, the target Gap mode is agreed upon by a protocol.

16. The method according to claim 1 or 14, characterized in that In the case where the Gap period of the target Gap is a discontinuous reception DRX or extended discontinuous reception eDRX period value, the target Gap is only used for tasks corresponding to the multi-card purpose.

17. The method according to claim 1, wherein The method further comprises: The UE receives second configuration information; The second configuration information includes at least one of the following: Information indicating whether to allow the use of the target Gap, Disable timer information, Permitted Gap Purposes, The range of gap parameters allowed for application; Wherein, when the prohibit timer is not running, the UE sends a target request message, and the target request message is associated with the target Gap.

18. The method according to claim 17, characterized in that The Gap parameter range allowed for application includes at least one of the following: The first Gap cycle range, The second Gap cycle range, Gap length range, The number of first gaps in a first gap cycle, Gap window size range, The number range of the first gap included in the Gap window.

19. The method according to claim 1, wherein The method further comprises: The UE sends UE capability information; The UE capability information is used to indicate whether the UE supports the target Gap.

20. A Gap configuration method, characterized in that: include: The network side device sends first configuration information; Wherein, the first configuration information includes the configuration of the target Gap; The target gap includes multiple gap opportunities; The target Gap includes multiple Gap cycles; Each Gap cycle includes at least one Gap opportunity; The multiple Gap periods include a first Gap period and a second Gap period; the first Gap period is greater than the second Gap period; One of the first Gap periods includes at least one of the second Gap periods; One second Gap period includes one first Gap, and one first Gap corresponds to at least one Gap opportunity.

21. The method according to claim 20, characterized in that The first configuration information includes at least one of the following configuration information of the target Gap: The first Gap cycle, The second Gap cycle, Gap length, The number of first gaps in a first gap cycle, The start time or time offset of the first gap, Gap window size, The number of the first gap included in the gap window, The start time or time offset of the Gap window. The start time or time offset of the first gap in the gap window, The number of Gap windows, A gap identifier for identifying the target gap, For the addition operation of the target Gap, For the release operation of the target Gap, A modification operation is performed on the target Gap.

22. The method according to claim 21, characterized in that The target Gap includes at least one Gap window, and one first Gap period includes at least one Gap window; each Gap window includes at least one first Gap, and one first Gap corresponds to at least one Gap opportunity.

23. The method according to claim 22, characterized in that A start time of a first gap in a gap window of the target gap is the same as a start time of the gap window.

24. The method according to claim 20, characterized in that The first configuration information is carried in an RRC reconfiguration message.

25. The method according to claim 20, wherein Before the network side device sends the first configuration information, the method further includes: The network side device receives a first request message from the UE; The first request message is used to apply for the target Gap.

26. The method according to claim 25, characterized in that The first request message includes target gap preference information; the target gap preference information includes at least one of the following: The first Gap cycle, The second Gap cycle, Gap length, The number of first gaps in a first gap cycle, Gap window size, The number of the first gap included in the gap window, The start time or time offset of the Gap window. The start time or time offset of the target Gap, The number of Gap windows, The target gap of the gap purpose, Gap mode logo, A gap preference identifier for indicating preference information of the target gap; The gap mode indicated by the gap mode identifier is associated with at least one item of preference information of one or more target gaps.

27. The method according to claim 26, characterized in that The parameters of the Gap mode are agreed upon by the protocol; The parameters of the Gap mode include at least one of the following: The first Gap cycle, The second Gap cycle, Gap length, The number of first gaps in a first gap cycle, Gap window size, The number of first gaps included in the gap window.

28. The method according to claim 25, characterized in that The first request message is carried on UE assistance information.

29. The method according to claim 25, characterized in that After the network-side device receives the first request message from the UE, the method further includes: The network side device receives a second request message from the UE; The second request message is used to modify or release the target Gap preference information.

30. The method according to claim 29, wherein The second request message includes at least one of the following: A gap preference identifier for indicating the target gap preference information; Gap mode logo, The target Gap preference information, For the release operation of the target Gap, Modification operation for the target Gap; The gap mode indicated by the gap mode identifier is associated with at least one item of preference information of the target gap.

31. The method according to claim 20, wherein After the network-side device sends the first configuration information, the method further includes: The network side device receives a third request message from the UE; The third request message includes at least one of the following: A gap identifier for indicating the target gap, Gap mode logo, Information for requesting to release the target Gap, Information for requesting to skip, ignore or pause one or more first gaps in the target gaps, Information for requesting to pause the target Gap, Information used to request to skip, ignore, or pause one or more Gap windows. Information for requesting to continue the target Gap, Information for requesting activation or deactivation of the target Gap; The gap mode indicated by the gap mode identifier is associated with the target gap.

32. The method according to claim 31, characterized in that The third request message includes at least one of the following: MAC CE, RRC message.

33. The method according to claim 20, wherein The target gap or the target gap mode corresponding to the target gap is used to perform the target task; The target tasks include at least one of the following: System message reception, Neighboring cell measurement, Paging message reception, Serving cell measurements, PLMN Search, Cell reselection, Multiple card purposes correspond to tasks.

34. The method according to claim 33, wherein In the case where the target Gap mode is used for the task corresponding to the multi-card purpose, the target Gap mode is agreed upon by a protocol.

35. The method according to claim 20 or 33, characterized in that In the case where the Gap period of the target Gap is a DRX or eDRX period value, the target Gap is only used for tasks corresponding to the multi-card purpose.

36. The method according to claim 20, wherein The method further comprises: The network side device sends second configuration information; The second configuration information includes at least one of the following: Information indicating whether to allow the use of the target Gap, Disable timer information, Permitted Gap Purposes, The range of gap parameters allowed for application; Wherein, when the prohibit timer is not running, the UE sends a target request message, and the target request message is associated with the target Gap.

37. The method according to claim 36, wherein The Gap parameter range allowed for application includes at least one of the following: The first Gap cycle range, The second Gap cycle range, Gap length range, The number of first gaps in a first gap cycle, Gap window size range, The number range of the first gap included in the Gap window.

38. The method according to claim 36, characterized in that The method further comprises: The network side device receives UE capability information from the UE; The network side device determines whether to configure target configuration information based on the UE capability information; The UE capability information is used to indicate whether the UE supports the target Gap; The target configuration information includes at least one of the following: the first configuration information, the second configuration information.

39. A Gap configuration device, characterized in that: include: A receiving module, configured to receive first configuration information; Wherein, the first configuration information includes the configuration of the target Gap; The target gap includes multiple gap opportunities; The target Gap includes multiple Gap cycles; Each Gap cycle includes at least one Gap opportunity; The multiple Gap periods include a first Gap period and a second Gap period; the first Gap period is greater than the second Gap period; One of the first Gap periods includes at least one of the second Gap periods; One second Gap period includes one first Gap, and one first Gap corresponds to at least one Gap opportunity.

40. A Gap configuration device, characterized in that: include: A sending module, configured to send first configuration information; Wherein, the first configuration information includes the configuration of the target Gap; The target gap includes multiple gap opportunities; The target Gap includes multiple Gap cycles; Each Gap cycle includes at least one Gap opportunity; The multiple Gap periods include a first Gap period and a second Gap period; the first Gap period is greater than the second Gap period; One of the first Gap periods includes at least one of the second Gap periods; One second Gap period includes one first Gap, and one first Gap corresponds to at least one Gap opportunity.

41. A UE, characterized in that: The method comprises a processor and a memory, wherein the memory stores a program or instruction that can be run on the processor, and when the program or instruction is executed by the processor, the steps of the gap configuration method according to any one of claims 1 to 19 are implemented.

42. A network side device, characterized in that: It includes a processor and a memory, the memory stores a program or instruction that can be run on the processor, and when the program or instruction is executed by the processor, the steps of the gap configuration method according to any one of claims 20 to 38 are implemented.

43. A readable storage medium, characterized in that The readable storage medium stores a program or instruction, and when the program or instruction is executed by the processor, it implements the Gap configuration method according to any one of claims 1 to 19, or implements the steps of the Gap configuration method according to any one of claims 20 to 38.

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