A method, apparatus, device and medium for sending or receiving capability indication information
By introducing a capability indication information mechanism, user equipment and network equipment collaboratively optimize the measurement gap configuration, solving the problems of resource waste and low efficiency in inter-frequency measurement and achieving more efficient measurement control.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- BEIJING XIAOMI MOBILE SOFTWARE CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2021-10-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-24
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of wireless communication technology, and in particular to a method, apparatus, device, and readable storage medium for transmitting or receiving capability indication information. Background Technology
[0002] Measurements are divided into intra-frequency measurements and inter-frequency measurements. Intra-frequency measurements refer to the serving cell where the user equipment (UE) is currently located and the target cell to be measured being on the same carrier frequency (center frequency). Inter-frequency measurements refer to the serving cell where the UE is currently located and the target cell being measured being on different carrier frequencies.
[0003] 3GPP proposed the measurement gap method, which reserves a period of time during which the UE will not send or receive any data, but will tune the receiver to the target cell frequency to perform inter-frequency measurements. When the measurement gap ends, it will switch back to the current serving cell.
[0004] The UE can set the measurement gap to be active or deactivated. Summary of the Invention
[0005] In view of this, the present disclosure provides a method, apparatus, device, and readable storage medium for transmitting or receiving capability indication information.
[0006] According to a first aspect of the embodiments of this disclosure, a method for transmitting capability indication information is provided, the method being performed by a user equipment, wherein...
[0007] Send capability indication information to network devices; wherein the capability indication information is used to indicate whether the user equipment supports pre-configured measurement gap activation or deactivation.
[0008] In this embodiment of the disclosure, capability indication information is introduced, which enables the network device to determine whether the user equipment supports the activation or deactivation of the pre-configured measurement gap based on the capability indication information sent by the user equipment. This facilitates the network device in determining whether it needs to instruct the user equipment to activate or deactivate the pre-configured measurement gap, thereby enabling the UE to more clearly and accurately determine the pre-configured measurement gap and smoothly perform the corresponding measurement control.
[0009] In some possible implementations, the method further includes:
[0010] If the capability indication information indicates that the user equipment supports the activation or deactivation of the pre-configured measurement gap, the user equipment receives status indication information sent by the network device; wherein, the status indication information is used to indicate whether the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment is activated or deactivated.
[0011] Based on the status indication information, the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment is configured to be activated or deactivated.
[0012] In some possible implementations,
[0013] The method further includes:
[0014] If the capability indication information indicates that the user equipment supports pre-configured measurement gap activation or deactivation, the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment is determined to be activated or deactivated based on the measurement configuration of the user equipment. In some possible implementations, the method further includes:
[0015] The method further includes:
[0016] If the capability indication information indicates that the user equipment does not support activation or deactivation of the pre-configured measurement gap, the user equipment receives status indication information sent by the network device; wherein, the status indication information is used to indicate whether the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment is activated or deactivated.
[0017] Based on the status indication information, the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment is configured to be active or deactivated. In some possible implementations,
[0018] The step of determining whether the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment is active or deactivated based on the measurement configuration of the user equipment includes triggering the user equipment to select whether the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment is active or deactivated based on at least one of the following conditions:
[0019] BWP switching;
[0020] Add or delete any measurement object;
[0021] Add, release, or change primary and secondary cells;
[0022] Activate or deactivate any secondary cell.
[0023] In some possible implementations, determining whether the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment is active or deactivated based on the user equipment's measurement configuration includes at least one of the following:
[0024] In the measurement configuration, no measurement gap is required for any measurement carrier, and the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment is deactivated.
[0025] In the measurement configuration, any measurement carrier requires a measurement gap, and the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment is configured to be active.
[0026] Secondly, a method for receiving capability indication information is provided, which is executed by a network device, wherein...
[0027] Receive capability indication information sent by the user equipment; wherein the capability indication information is used to indicate whether the user equipment supports pre-configured measurement gap activation or deactivation.
[0028] In some possible implementations, the method further includes:
[0029] If the capability indication information indicates that the user equipment supports the activation or deactivation of the pre-configured measurement gap, a status indication information is sent to the user equipment, or no status indication information is sent to the user equipment; wherein, the status indication information is used to indicate whether the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment is activated or deactivated.
[0030] In some possible implementations, the method further includes:
[0031] If the capability indication information indicates that the user equipment does not support the activation or deactivation of the pre-configured measurement gap, a status indication information is sent to the user equipment; wherein, the status indication information is used to indicate that the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment is activated or deactivated.
[0032] In some possible implementations, sending status indication information to the user equipment includes:
[0033] Send per-BWP signaling to the user equipment; wherein the per-BWP signaling includes the status indication information.
[0034] Thirdly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication device. This communication device can be used to perform the steps executed by a user equipment in the first aspect or any possible design of the first aspect. The user equipment can implement the functions of the methods described above through hardware structures, software modules, or a combination of hardware structures and software modules.
[0035] When the communication device shown in the third aspect is implemented by a software module, the communication device may include a transceiver module and a processing module coupled to each other. The transceiver module can be used to support the communication device in communication, and the processing module can be used to perform processing operations on the communication device, such as generating information / messages to be sent, or processing received signals to obtain information / messages.
[0036] When performing the steps described in the first aspect above, the transceiver module is used to send capability indication information to the network device; wherein the capability indication information is used to indicate whether the user equipment supports pre-configured measurement gap activation or deactivation.
[0037] Fourthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication device. This communication device can be used to perform the steps executed by a network device in the second aspect or any possible design of the second aspect. The network device can implement the functions of the methods described above through hardware structures, software modules, or a combination of hardware structures and software modules.
[0038] When the communication device shown in the fourth aspect is implemented by a software module, the communication device may include a transceiver module and a processing module coupled to each other. The transceiver module can be used to support the communication device in communication, and the processing module can be used to perform processing operations on the communication device, such as generating information / messages to be sent, or processing received signals to obtain information / messages.
[0039] When performing the steps described in the second aspect above, the transceiver module is used to receive capability indication information sent by the user equipment; wherein the capability indication information is used to indicate whether the user equipment supports pre-configured measurement gap activation or deactivation.
[0040] Fifthly, this disclosure provides a communication system that may include the communication device shown in the third aspect and the communication device shown in the fourth aspect. The communication device shown in the third aspect may be composed of software modules and / or hardware components. The communication device shown in the fourth aspect may be composed of software modules and / or hardware components.
[0041] In a sixth aspect, this disclosure provides a communication device, including a processor and a memory; the memory is used to store a computer program; the processor is used to execute the computer program to implement the first aspect or any possible design of the first aspect.
[0042] In a seventh aspect, this disclosure provides a communication device including a processor and a memory; the memory is used to store a computer program; the processor is used to execute the computer program to implement the second aspect or any possible design of the second aspect.
[0043] Eighthly, this disclosure provides a computer-readable storage medium storing instructions (or computer programs, programs) that, when invoked and executed on a computer, cause the computer to perform the first aspect or any possible design of the first aspect.
[0044] Ninthly, this disclosure provides a computer-readable storage medium storing instructions (or computer programs, programs) that, when invoked and executed on a computer, cause the computer to perform the second aspect or any possible design of the second aspect.
[0045] The beneficial effects of the second to ninth aspects and their possible designs can be referenced to the description of the beneficial effects of the methods described in the first aspect and any of its possible designs.
[0046] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Attached Figure Description
[0047] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the embodiments of this disclosure and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments of this disclosure and, together with their descriptions, serve to explain the embodiments of this disclosure and do not constitute an improper limitation of the embodiments of this disclosure. In the drawings:
[0048] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0049] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a communication system according to an exemplary embodiment;
[0050] Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating transmission capability indication information according to an exemplary embodiment;
[0051] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of an apparatus for transmitting capability indication information according to an exemplary embodiment;
[0052] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of another device for transmitting capability indication information according to an exemplary embodiment;
[0053] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of an apparatus for receiving capability indication information according to an exemplary embodiment;
[0054] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of another device for receiving capability indication information, according to an exemplary embodiment. Detailed Implementation
[0055] The embodiments of this disclosure will now be further described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation details.
[0056] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numerals in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with those of this disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this disclosure as detailed in the appended claims.
[0057] like Figure 1 As shown, Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a communication system according to an exemplary embodiment. The method for providing transmission capability indication information provided in this disclosure can be applied to a wireless communication system 100, which may include a user equipment 101 and a network device 102. The user equipment 101 is configured to support carrier aggregation and can be connected to multiple carrier units of the network device 102, including a primary carrier unit and one or more secondary carrier units.
[0058] It should be understood that the wireless communication system 100 described above is applicable to both low-frequency and high-frequency scenarios. Application scenarios for the wireless communication system 100 include, but are not limited to, long-term evolution (LTE) systems, LTE frequency division duplex (FDD) systems, LTE time division duplex (TDD) systems, worldwide interoperability for microwave access (WiMAX) communication systems, cloud radio access network (CRAN) systems, future 5th-generation (5G) systems, new radio (NR) communication systems, or future evolved public land mobile network (PLMN) systems.
[0059] The user equipment (UE) 101 shown above can be a terminal, access terminal, terminal unit, terminal station, mobile station (MS), remote station, remote terminal, mobile terminal, wireless communication equipment, terminal agent, or user equipment, etc. The UE 101 may have wireless transceiver capabilities, enabling it to communicate (e.g., wirelessly) with one or more network devices in one or more communication systems and receive network services provided by the network devices. These network devices include, but are not limited to, the network device 102 shown in the figure.
[0060] User equipment 101 may be a cellular phone, cordless phone, session initiation protocol (SIP) phone, wireless local loop (WLL) station, personal digital assistant (PDA) device, handheld device with wireless communication capabilities, computing device or other processing device connected to a wireless modem, vehicle-mounted device, wearable device, user equipment in a future 5G network or user equipment in a future evolved PLMN network, etc.
[0061] Network device 102 can be an access network device (or access point). Access network device refers to equipment that provides network access functionality, such as a radio access network (RAN) base station. Specifically, network device 102 may include a base station (BS), or a base station and radio resource management equipment used to control the base station. Network device 102 may also include relay stations (relay equipment), access points, and base stations in future 5G networks, base stations in future evolved PLMN networks, or NR base stations. Network device 102 can be a wearable device or an in-vehicle device. Network device 102 can also be a communication chip with a communication module.
[0062] For example, network equipment 102 includes, but is not limited to: next-generation base stations (gnodeB, gNB) in 5G, evolved node B (eNB) in LTE systems, radio network controllers (RNC), node B (NB) in WCDMA systems, radio controllers and base station controllers (BSC) in CRAN systems, base transceiver stations (BTS) in GSM or CDMA systems, home base stations (e.g., home evolved nodeB, or home node B, HNB), baseband units (BBU), transmitting and receiving points (TRP), transmitting points (TP), or mobile switching centers, etc.
[0063] This disclosure provides a method for transmitting capability indication information. (Refer to...) Figure 2 , Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for transmitting capability indication information according to an exemplary embodiment, such as... Figure 2 As shown, this method includes:
[0064] Step S21: User equipment 101 sends capability indication information to network device 102;
[0065] In step S22, network device 102 receives capability indication information from user equipment 101.
[0066] Among them, the capability indication information is used to indicate whether the user equipment supports pre-configured measurement gap activation or deactivation.
[0067] Measurement gap configuration information may include one or more gaps, and may also include the measurement carrier corresponding to each gap. Gaps may be pre-configured or dynamically configured by the network device. A gap may include the measurement gap length (MGL), the measurement gap repetition period (MGRP), and the measurement offset (gapOffset) used to configure the starting position of the gap.
[0068] Specifically, when the gap corresponding to the measurement carrier is active, the measurement carrier is measured. When the gap corresponding to the measurement carrier is deactivated, the measurement carrier is not measured.
[0069] In step S22, after receiving the capability indication information, the network device can determine whether the user equipment supports pre-configured measurement gap activation or deactivation.
[0070] In some possible implementations, if the network device determines that the user equipment supports the activation or deactivation of the pre-configured measurement gap, the network device does not need to instruct the user equipment to support the activation or deactivation of the pre-configured measurement gap. Instead, the user equipment determines this itself, avoiding unnecessary information interaction and reducing resource consumption. Here, resources can also be referred to as transmission resources, including any one or more combinations of time-domain resources, frequency-domain resources, time-frequency resources, or spatial-domain resources.
[0071] In this embodiment of the disclosure, capability indication information is introduced, which enables the network device to determine whether the user equipment supports the activation or deactivation of the pre-configured measurement gap based on the capability indication information sent by the user equipment. This facilitates the network device in determining whether it needs to instruct the user equipment to activate or deactivate the pre-configured measurement gap, thereby enabling the UE to more clearly and accurately determine the pre-configured measurement gap and smoothly perform the corresponding measurement control.
[0072] This disclosure provides a method for sending capability indication information, which is executed by a user equipment. The method includes:
[0073] Step S31a: Send capability indication information to the network device.
[0074] The capability indication information is used to indicate whether the user equipment supports pre-configured measurement gap activation or deactivation.
[0075] Step S31a may include at least one of the following:
[0076] Method 1: Send IEMeasAndMobParameters signaling to the network device;
[0077] Method 2: Send IEMeasAndMobParameterssMRDC signaling to the network device.
[0078] In Mode 1, the IEMeasAndMobParameters signaling includes capability indication information.
[0079] In mode 2, the IEMeasAndMobParametersMRDC signaling includes capability indication information.
[0080] MeasAndMobParameters refers to measurement and mobility parameters, and IE refers to information elements. IEMeasAndMobParameters can be used to convey the capabilities of radio devices related to measurements of radio resource management (RRM), radio link monitoring (RLM), and mobility (e.g., handover). Therefore, capability indication information can be set in IEMeasAndMobParameters signaling and IEMeasAndMobParameterssMRDC signaling.
[0081] In this embodiment of the disclosure, capability indication information is introduced, which enables the network device to determine whether the user equipment supports the activation or deactivation of the pre-configured measurement gap based on the capability indication information sent by the user equipment. This facilitates the network device in determining whether it needs to instruct the user equipment to activate or deactivate the pre-configured measurement gap, thereby enabling the UE to more clearly and accurately determine the pre-configured measurement gap and smoothly perform the corresponding measurement control.
[0082] This disclosure provides a method for sending capability indication information, which is executed by a user equipment. The method includes:
[0083] Step S31b: Send capability indication information to the network device;
[0084] Step S32b: If the capability indication information indicates that the user equipment supports the activation or deactivation of the pre-configured measurement gap, receive the status indication information sent by the network device; wherein, the status indication information is used to indicate whether the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment is activated or deactivated;
[0085] Step S33b: Based on the status indication information, configure the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment to be activated or deactivated.
[0086] In step S31b, the capability indication information is used to indicate whether the user equipment supports pre-configured measurement gap activation or deactivation.
[0087] In step S32b, after the network device determines that the user equipment supports the pre-configured measurement gap activation or deactivation, it can still send status indication information to the user equipment.
[0088] In some possible implementations, the status indication information can be set in the per-BWP signaling, that is, the network device can send per-BWP signaling to the user equipment, the per-BWP signaling including the status indication information, so that the user equipment receives the status indication information.
[0089] In some possible implementations, in step S33b, when the user equipment supports pre-configured measurement gap activation or deactivation, and the user equipment receives status indication information from the network device, theoretically, the user equipment can configure the pre-configured measurement gap to be activated or deactivated in either of the following two ways:
[0090] Method 1: The user equipment can determine whether the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment is activated or deactivated based on the status indication information;
[0091] Method 2: The user equipment can independently determine whether the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment is activated or deactivated.
[0092] In some possible implementations, the default priority of mode 1 is higher than that of mode 2. The user equipment can determine whether the pre-configured measurement gap is activated or deactivated based on status indication information.
[0093] In some possible implementations, the status indication information received from the network device can be used to indicate one or a combination of the following: the measurement gap of one or more BWPs, the BWP ID corresponding to each measurement gap, and the Gap Pattern ID corresponding to each measurement gap.
[0094] In this embodiment of the disclosure, when the user equipment supports the activation or deactivation of the pre-configured measurement gap, and the user equipment receives status indication information from the network device, the user equipment can configure the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment to be activated or deactivated based on the status indication information, so as to avoid the user equipment being unable to determine how to configure the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment to be activated or deactivated.
[0095] This disclosure provides a method for sending capability indication information, which is executed by a user equipment. The method includes:
[0096] Step S31c: Send capability indication information to the network device;
[0097] In step S32c, if the capability indication information indicates that the user equipment supports pre-configured measurement gap activation or deactivation, the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment is determined to be activated or deactivated based on the measurement configuration of the user equipment. In step S32c, the capability indication information indicates that the user equipment supports pre-configured measurement gap activation or deactivation. After the network device determines that the user equipment supports pre-configured measurement gap activation or deactivation, it no longer needs to send status indication information to the user equipment.
[0098] In step S32c, since the user equipment did not receive the status indication information sent by the network device, the user equipment supports the activation or deactivation of the pre-configured measurement gap. Therefore, the user equipment can independently determine whether the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment is activated or deactivated.
[0099] When the user equipment autonomously determines whether the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment is active or deactivated, it needs to use the measurement configuration, which can be sent from the network device to the user equipment.
[0100] In some possible implementations, after a user equipment (UE) sends capability indication information to a network device, if it does not receive status indication information from the network device within a set time period, the UE can determine whether its pre-configured measurement gap is active or deactivated based on its measurement configuration. The set time period is determined according to actual needs.
[0101] In this embodiment of the disclosure, if the user equipment supports the activation or deactivation of the pre-configured measurement gap, after the network device receives the capability indication information, it does not need to send status indication information to the user equipment. The user equipment can independently determine whether the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment is activated or deactivated based on the measurement configuration, so as to save resources.
[0102] This disclosure provides a method for sending capability indication information, which is executed by a user equipment. The method includes:
[0103] Step S31d: Send capability indication information to the network device;
[0104] Step S32d: If the capability indication information indicates that the user equipment does not support activation or deactivation of the pre-configured measurement gap, receive status indication information sent by the network device; wherein, the status indication information is used to indicate whether the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment is activated or deactivated.
[0105] Step S33d: Based on the status indication information, configure the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment to be activated or deactivated.
[0106] In step S31d, the capability indication information is used to indicate that the user equipment does not support the activation or deactivation of the pre-configured measurement gap.
[0107] In step S32d, since the user equipment does not support the activation or deactivation of the pre-configured measurement gap, it can receive the status indication information from the network device after sending the capability indication information to the network device.
[0108] In this embodiment of the disclosure, when the user equipment does not support the activation or deactivation of the pre-configured measurement gap, the user equipment can receive status indication information from the network device to configure the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment to be activated or deactivated based on the status indication information.
[0109] This disclosure provides a method for sending capability indication information, which is executed by a user equipment. The method includes:
[0110] Step S31f: Send capability indication information to the network device;
[0111] Step S32f, in response to the user equipment supporting the pre-configured measurement gap activation or deactivation;
[0112] Step S33f: When the triggering condition is met, determine whether the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment is activated or deactivated based on the measurement configuration of the user equipment.
[0113] In step S31f, the capability indication information is used to indicate whether the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment is activated or deactivated based on the measurement configuration of the user equipment.
[0114] In step S33f, the user equipment is triggered to select the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment as active or deactivated based on at least one of the following conditions:
[0115] BWP (Bandwidth Part) toggle;
[0116] Add or delete any measurement object;
[0117] Add, release, or change primary and secondary cells (PSCell);
[0118] Activate or deactivate any secondary cell (SCell).
[0119] In this method, if any one of the triggering conditions is met, the user equipment can be triggered to autonomously determine whether the user equipment's pre-configured measurement gap is activated or deactivated.
[0120] In the embodiments of this disclosure, a trigger condition is set for the user to independently determine whether the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment is activated or deactivated, so as to avoid the user equipment frequently determining whether the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment is activated or deactivated, thus saving resources.
[0121] This disclosure provides a method for sending capability indication information, which is executed by a user equipment. The method includes:
[0122] Step S31e: Send capability indication information to the network device;
[0123] Step S32e, in response to the user equipment supporting the pre-configured measurement gap activation or deactivation;
[0124] Step S33e: Determine whether the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment is activated or deactivated based on the measurement configuration of the user equipment.
[0125] In step S31e, the capability indication information is used to instruct the user equipment to determine whether the user equipment's pre-configured measurement gap is activated or deactivated based on the user equipment's measurement configuration.
[0126] In step S33e, the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment is determined to be active or deactivated based on the measurement configuration of the user equipment, including at least one of the following:
[0127] Method 1: In the measurement configuration, all measurement carriers do not require a measurement gap, and the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment is deactivated;
[0128] Method 2: If any measurement carrier in the measurement configuration requires a measurement gap, the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment is configured to be active.
[0129] In this method, the user equipment determines whether the pre-configured measurement gap is deactivated or activated based on the measurement configuration. If none of the measurement carriers require a measurement gap, it means that each measurement carrier does not need to be measured, and the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment can be configured to be deactivated. If one or more measurement carriers require a measurement gap, it means that one or more measurement carriers need to be measured, and the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment is configured to be activated.
[0130] In this embodiment of the disclosure, when the user equipment supports the activation or deactivation of the pre-configured measurement gap, the user equipment can autonomously configure the pre-configured measurement gap to be activated or deactivated based on whether the measurement carrier in the measurement configuration requires a measurement gap, without needing to receive status indication information from the network device, thus saving resources.
[0131] This disclosure provides a method for receiving capability indication information, which is executed by a network device, and includes:
[0132] Step S41a: Receive capability indication information from the user equipment.
[0133] The capability indication information is used to indicate whether the user equipment supports pre-configured measurement gap activation or deactivation.
[0134] Step S41a may include at least one of the following:
[0135] Method 1: Receive IEMeasAndMobParameters signaling from the user equipment;
[0136] Method 2: Receive IEMeasAndMobParametersMRDC signaling from the user equipment.
[0137] In Mode 1, the IEMeasAndMobParameters signaling includes capability indication information.
[0138] In mode 2, the IEMeasAndMobParametersMRDC signaling includes capability indication information.
[0139] MeasAndMobParameters refers to measurement and mobility parameters, and IE refers to information elements. IEMeasAndMobParameters can be used to convey the capabilities of radio devices related to measurements of radio resource management (RRM), radio link monitoring (RLM), and mobility (e.g., handover). Therefore, capability indication information can be set in IEMeasAndMobParameters signaling and IEMeasAndMobParameterssMRDC signaling.
[0140] In this embodiment of the disclosure, capability indication information is introduced, which enables the network device to determine whether the user equipment supports the activation or deactivation of the pre-configured measurement gap based on the capability indication information sent by the user equipment. This facilitates the network device in determining whether it needs to instruct the user equipment to activate or deactivate the pre-configured measurement gap, thereby enabling the UE to more clearly and accurately determine the pre-configured measurement gap and smoothly perform the corresponding measurement control.
[0141] This disclosure provides a method for receiving capability indication information, which is executed by a network device, and includes:
[0142] Step S41b: Receive capability indication information from the user equipment;
[0143] Step S42b: If the capability indication information indicates that the user equipment supports the activation or deactivation of the pre-configured measurement gap, send status indication information to the user equipment, or do not send status indication information to the user equipment; wherein, the status indication information is used to indicate that the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment is activated or deactivated.
[0144] In step S41b, the capability indication information is used to indicate whether the user equipment supports pre-configured measurement gap activation or deactivation.
[0145] In step S42b, when the user equipment supports pre-configured measurement gap activation or deactivation, and the user equipment receives status indication information from the network device, theoretically, the user equipment can configure the pre-configured measurement gap to be activated or deactivated through either of the following two methods:
[0146] Method 1: The user equipment can determine whether the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment is activated or deactivated based on the status indication information;
[0147] Method 2: The user equipment can independently determine whether the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment is activated or deactivated.
[0148] In some possible implementations, the default priority of mode 1 is higher than that of mode 2. The user equipment can determine whether the pre-configured measurement gap is activated or deactivated based on status indication information.
[0149] In one possible implementation, sending status indication information to the user equipment may include:
[0150] Send per-BWP signaling to user equipment.
[0151] The per-BWP signaling includes status indication information. That is, status indication information can be set within the per-BWP signaling. The network device sends per-BWP signaling carrying status indication information to the user equipment, enabling the user equipment to receive the status indication information.
[0152] This disclosure provides a method for receiving capability indication information, which is executed by a network device, and includes:
[0153] Step S41c: Receive capability indication information from the user equipment;
[0154] Step S42c: If the capability indication information indicates that the user equipment does not support the activation or deactivation of the pre-configured measurement gap, send status indication information to the user equipment; wherein, the status indication information is used to indicate that the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment is activated or deactivated.
[0155] In some possible implementations, in step S41c, the capability indication information is used to indicate that the user equipment does not support pre-configured measurement gap activation or deactivation.
[0156] In some possible implementations, in step S42c, after receiving the capability indication information, in response to the user equipment supporting the activation or deactivation of the pre-configured measurement gap, the network device may send status indication information to the user equipment so that the user equipment can determine whether the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment is activated or deactivated based on the status indication information.
[0157] Sending status indication information to the user equipment may include:
[0158] Send per-BWP signaling to user equipment.
[0159] The per-BWP signaling includes status indication information.
[0160] Based on the same concept as the above method embodiments, this disclosure also provides a communication device that can have the functions of the user equipment in the above method embodiments and can be used to execute the steps performed by the user equipment provided in the above method embodiments. This function can be implemented in hardware, or in software, or by hardware executing corresponding software. The hardware or software includes one or more modules corresponding to the above function.
[0161] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 3 The communication device 300 shown can serve as the user equipment involved in the above method embodiments and execute the steps performed by the user equipment in the above method embodiments. For example... Figure 3 As shown, the communication device 300 may include a transceiver module 301 and a processing module 302, which are coupled to each other. The transceiver module 301 can be used to support the communication device 300 in communication, and the transceiver module 301 may have wireless communication capabilities, such as being able to communicate wirelessly with other communication devices through a wireless air interface. The processing module 302 can be used to support the communication device 300 in performing the processing actions in the above method embodiments, including but not limited to: generating information or messages sent by the transceiver module 301, and / or demodulating and decoding signals received by the transceiver module 301, etc.
[0162] When performing steps implemented by the user equipment, the transceiver module 301 is used to send capability indication information to the network device; wherein, the capability indication information is used to indicate whether the user equipment supports pre-configured measurement gap activation or deactivation.
[0163] When the communication device is a user equipment, its structure can also be as follows: Figure 4 As shown. Device 400 can be a mobile phone, computer, digital broadcasting terminal, messaging device, game console, tablet device, medical device, fitness equipment, personal digital assistant, etc.
[0164] Reference Figure 4 The device 400 may include one or more of the following components: a processing component 402, a memory 404, a power supply component 406, a multimedia component 408, an audio component 410, an input / output (I / O) interface 412, a sensor component 414, and a communication component 416.
[0165] Processing component 402 typically controls the overall operation of device 400, such as operations associated with display, telephone calls, data communication, camera operation, and recording. Processing component 402 may include one or more processors 420 to execute instructions to perform all or part of the steps of the methods described above. Furthermore, processing component 402 may include one or more modules to facilitate interaction between processing component 402 and other components. For example, processing component 402 may include a multimedia module to facilitate interaction between multimedia component 408 and processing component 402.
[0166] Memory 404 is configured to store various types of data to support the operation of device 400. Examples of this data include instructions for any application or method operating on device 400, contact data, phonebook data, messages, pictures, videos, etc. Memory 404 can be implemented by any type of volatile or non-volatile storage device or a combination thereof, such as static random access memory (SRAM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), read-only memory (ROM), magnetic storage, flash memory, magnetic disk, or optical disk.
[0167] Power supply component 406 provides power to various components of device 400. Power supply component 406 may include a power management system, one or more power supplies, and other components associated with generating, managing, and distributing power to device 400.
[0168] Multimedia component 408 includes a screen that provides an output interface between the device 400 and the user. In some embodiments, the screen may include a liquid crystal display (LCD) and a touch panel (TP). If the screen includes a touch panel, the screen may be implemented as a touchscreen to receive input signals from the user. The touch panel includes one or more touch sensors to sense touches, swipes, and gestures on the touch panel. The touch sensors may sense not only the boundaries of the touch or swipe action but also the duration and pressure associated with the touch or swipe operation. In some embodiments, multimedia component 408 includes a front-facing camera and / or a rear-facing camera. When the device 400 is in an operating mode, such as a shooting mode or a video mode, the front-facing camera and / or the rear-facing camera may receive external multimedia data. Each front-facing camera and rear-facing camera may be a fixed optical lens system or have focal length and optical zoom capabilities.
[0169] Audio component 410 is configured to output and / or input audio signals. For example, audio component 410 includes a microphone (MIC) configured to receive external audio signals when device 400 is in an operating mode, such as call mode, recording mode, and voice recognition mode. The received audio signals may be further stored in memory 404 or transmitted via communication component 416. In some embodiments, audio component 410 also includes a speaker for outputting audio signals.
[0170] I / O interface 412 provides an interface between processing component 402 and peripheral interface modules, such as keyboards, click wheels, buttons, etc. These buttons may include, but are not limited to, home buttons, volume buttons, power buttons, and lock buttons.
[0171] Sensor assembly 414 includes one or more sensors for providing status assessments of various aspects of device 400. For example, sensor assembly 414 may detect the on / off state of device 400, the relative positioning of components such as the display and keypad of device 400, changes in the position of device 400 or a component of device 400, the presence or absence of user contact with device 400, the orientation or acceleration / deceleration of device 400, and temperature changes of device 400. Sensor assembly 414 may include a proximity sensor configured to detect the presence of nearby objects without any physical contact. Sensor assembly 414 may also include a light sensor, such as a CMOS or CCD image sensor, for use in imaging applications. In some embodiments, sensor assembly 414 may also include an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a magnetometer, a pressure sensor, or a temperature sensor.
[0172] Communication component 416 is configured to facilitate wired or wireless communication between device 400 and other devices. Device 400 can access wireless networks based on communication standards, such as WiFi, 2G, or 3G, or combinations thereof. In one exemplary embodiment, communication component 416 receives broadcast signals or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management system via a broadcast channel. In one exemplary embodiment, communication component 416 also includes a near-field communication (NFC) module to facilitate short-range communication. For example, the NFC module may be implemented based on radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, Infrared Data Association (IrDA) technology, ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, Bluetooth (BT) technology, and other technologies.
[0173] In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus 400 may be implemented by one or more application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), controllers, microcontrollers, microprocessors, or other electronic components to perform the methods described above.
[0174] In an exemplary embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium including instructions is also provided, such as a memory 404 including instructions, which can be executed by a processor 420 of the device 400 to perform the above-described method. For example, the non-transitory computer-readable storage medium may be a ROM, random access memory (RAM), CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, and optical data storage device, etc.
[0175] Based on the same concept as the above method embodiments, this disclosure also provides a communication device that can have the functions of the network device in the above method embodiments and can be used to execute the steps performed by the network device provided in the above method embodiments. This function can be implemented in hardware, or in software, or in hardware executing corresponding software. The hardware or software includes one or more modules corresponding to the above function.
[0176] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 5 The communication device 500 shown can serve as a network device in the above method embodiments and execute the steps performed by the network device in the above method embodiments. For example... Figure 5As shown, the communication device 500 may include a transceiver module 501 and a processing module 502, which are coupled to each other. The transceiver module 501 can be used to support the communication device 500 in communication, and the transceiver module 501 may have wireless communication capabilities, such as being able to communicate wirelessly with other communication devices through a wireless air interface. The processing module 502 can be used to support the communication device 500 in performing the processing actions in the above method embodiments, including but not limited to: generating information or messages sent by the transceiver module 501, and / or demodulating and decoding signals received by the transceiver module 501, etc.
[0177] When performing steps implemented by the network device, the transceiver module 501 is used to receive capability indication information sent by the user equipment; wherein the capability indication information is used to indicate whether the user equipment supports pre-configured measurement gap activation or deactivation.
[0178] When the communication device is a network device, its structure can also be as follows: Figure 6 As shown. The structure of a communication device is illustrated using a base station as an example. (As shown...) Figure 6 As shown, device 560 includes a memory 601, a processor 602, a transceiver component 603, and a power supply component 606. The memory 601 is coupled to the processor 602 and can be used to store the programs and data necessary for the communication device 600 to implement its various functions. The processor 602 is configured to support the communication device 600 in performing the corresponding functions in the above-described methods, which can be implemented by calling the programs stored in the memory 601. The transceiver component 603 can be a wireless transceiver, used to support the communication device 600 in receiving signaling and / or data, and transmitting signaling and / or data via a wireless air interface. The transceiver component 603 can also be referred to as a transceiver unit or communication unit. The transceiver component 603 may include a radio frequency component 604 and one or more antennas 605. The radio frequency component 604 can be a remote radio unit (RRU), specifically used for the transmission of radio frequency signals and the conversion between radio frequency signals and baseband signals. The one or more antennas 605 are specifically used for the radiation and reception of radio frequency signals.
[0179] When the communication device 600 needs to send data, the processor 602 performs baseband processing on the data to be sent and outputs a baseband signal to the radio frequency (RF) unit. The RF unit then performs RF processing on the baseband signal and transmits the RF signal as electromagnetic waves through an antenna. When data is sent to the communication device 600, the RF unit receives the RF signal through the antenna, converts the RF signal into a baseband signal, and outputs the baseband signal to the processor 602. The processor 602 converts the baseband signal back into data and processes the data.
[0180] In an exemplary embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium including instructions is also provided, such as a memory 601 including instructions, which can be executed by a processor 602 of the device 600 to perform the above-described method. For example, the non-transitory computer-readable storage medium may be a ROM, random access memory (RAM), CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, and optical data storage device, etc.
[0181] Other embodiments of the present disclosure will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the embodiments of the present disclosure that follow the general principles of the embodiments of the present disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and embodiments are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of the embodiments of the present disclosure are indicated by the following claims.
[0182] It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed herein are not limited to the precise structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from their scope. The scope of the embodiments disclosed herein is limited only by the appended claims.
[0183] Industrial applicability
[0184] The introduction of capability indication information enables network devices to determine whether user equipment supports activation or deactivation of pre-configured measurement gaps based on the capability indication information sent by user equipment. This facilitates network devices in determining whether to instruct user equipment to activate or deactivate pre-configured measurement gaps, allowing UEs to more clearly and accurately determine the pre-configured measurement gaps and smoothly perform corresponding measurement control.
Claims
1. A method for sending capability indication information, wherein the method is executed by a user equipment, wherein, Send capability indication information to network devices; wherein, the capability indication information is used to indicate whether the user equipment supports pre-configured measurement gap activation or deactivation; If the capability indication information indicates that the user equipment supports activation or deactivation of the pre-configured measurement gap, the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment is determined to be activated or deactivated based on the measurement configuration of the user equipment. The step of determining whether the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment is active or deactivated based on the measurement configuration of the user equipment includes triggering the user equipment to select whether the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment is active or deactivated based on at least one of the following conditions: Add or delete any measurement object; Add, release, or change primary and secondary cells; Activate or deactivate any secondary cell.
2. The method as described in claim 1, wherein, The method further includes: If the capability indication information indicates that the user equipment supports the activation or deactivation of the pre-configured measurement gap, the user equipment receives status indication information sent by the network device; wherein, the status indication information is used to indicate whether the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment is activated or deactivated. Based on the status indication information, the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment is configured to be activated or deactivated.
3. The method as described in claim 1, wherein, The method further includes: If the capability indication information indicates that the user equipment does not support activation or deactivation of the pre-configured measurement gap, the user equipment receives status indication information sent by the network device; wherein, the status indication information is used to indicate whether the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment is activated or deactivated. Based on the status indication information, the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment is configured to be activated or deactivated.
4. The method of claim 1, wherein, The determination of whether the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment is active or deactivated based on the measurement configuration of the user equipment includes at least one of the following: In the measurement configuration, no measurement gap is required for any measurement carrier, and the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment is deactivated. In the measurement configuration, any measurement carrier requires a measurement gap, and the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment is configured to be active.
5. A method for receiving capability indication information, wherein the method is executed by a network device, wherein, Receive capability indication information sent by the user equipment; wherein the capability indication information is used to indicate whether the user equipment supports pre-configured measurement gap activation or deactivation; If the capability indication information indicates that the user equipment supports activation or deactivation of the pre-configured measurement gap, the activation or deactivation of the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment is determined based on the measurement configuration of the user equipment. The step of activating or deactivating the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment, determined based on the measurement configuration of the user equipment, includes triggering the user equipment to select the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment as active or deactivated based on at least one of the following conditions: Add or delete any measurement object; Add, release, or change primary and secondary cells; Activate or deactivate any secondary cell.
6. The method of claim 5, wherein, The method further includes: If the capability indication information indicates that the user equipment supports the activation or deactivation of the pre-configured measurement gap, a status indication information is sent to the user equipment; or, no status indication information is sent to the user equipment. The status indication information is used to indicate whether the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment is activated or deactivated.
7. The method of claim 5, wherein, The method further includes: If the capability indication information indicates that the user equipment does not support the activation or deactivation of the pre-configured measurement gap, a status indication information is sent to the user equipment; wherein, the status indication information is used to indicate that the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment is activated or deactivated.
8. The method of claim 6 or 7, wherein, Sending status indication information to the user equipment includes: Send per-BWP signaling to the user equipment; wherein the per-BWP signaling includes the status indication information.
9. A communication device, comprising: The transceiver module is used to send capability indication information to network devices; wherein the capability indication information is used to indicate whether the user equipment supports pre-configured measurement gap activation or deactivation; The device is configured to: if the capability indication information indicates that the user equipment supports the activation or deactivation of the pre-configured measurement gap, determine whether the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment is activated or deactivated based on the measurement configuration of the user equipment; The step of determining whether the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment is active or deactivated based on the measurement configuration of the user equipment includes triggering the user equipment to select whether the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment is active or deactivated based on at least one of the following conditions: Add or delete any measurement object; Add, release, or change primary and secondary cells; Activate or deactivate any secondary cell.
10. A communication device, comprising: The transceiver module is used to receive capability indication information sent by the user equipment; wherein the capability indication information is used to indicate whether the user equipment supports pre-configured measurement gap activation or deactivation; If the capability indication information indicates that the user equipment supports activation or deactivation of the pre-configured measurement gap, the activation or deactivation of the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment is determined based on the measurement configuration of the user equipment. The step of activating or deactivating the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment, determined based on the measurement configuration of the user equipment, includes triggering the user equipment to select the pre-configured measurement gap of the user equipment as active or deactivated based on at least one of the following conditions: Add or delete any measurement object; Add, release, or change primary and secondary cells; Activate or deactivate any secondary cell.
11. A communication device, comprising a processor and a memory; The memory is used to store computer programs; The processor is used to execute the computer program to implement the method as described in any one of claims 1-4.
12. A communication device, comprising a processor and a memory; The memory is used to store computer programs; The processor is used to execute the computer program to implement the method as described in any one of claims 5-8.
13. A computer-readable storage medium storing instructions that, when invoked and executed on a computer, cause the computer to perform the method as described in any one of claims 1-4.
14. A computer-readable storage medium storing instructions that, when invoked and executed on a computer, cause the computer to perform the method as described in any one of claims 5-8.