Measurement Interval Indication Method and Device

Abstract

This application discloses a measurement interval indication method and apparatus. By receiving a measurement interval usage request, the method sends first indication information to a terminal device based on the measurement interval usage request. The first indication information is used to indicate the measurement interval of the terminal device, so that the access network device can determine the measurement interval of the terminal device based on the received measurement interval usage request and indicate it to the terminal device. This avoids the problems of repeated measurement interval requests or different requested measurement intervals, improves the accuracy of positioning measurement, reduces positioning latency, and improves positioning efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of communication technology, and in particular to a method and apparatus for indicating measurement intervals. Background Technology

[0002] In 5G NR (New Radio) systems, various positioning technologies are introduced. Some of these technologies require the terminal to measure the Positioning Reference Signal (PRS), necessitating the terminal to request a measurement gap (MG) from the network. In these technologies, the terminal can request activation of the measurement gap from the network via Radio Resource Control (RRC) messages or through a Control Element (MAC CE) at the Media Access Control (MAC) layer. Simultaneously, the Location Management Function (LMF) can also request activation of the measurement gap from the base station. Summary of the Invention

[0003] A first aspect of this application provides a measurement interval indication method, the method being executed by an access network device, the method comprising:

[0004] Receive measurement interval usage request;

[0005] Based on the measurement interval usage request, a first indication message is sent to the terminal device, the first indication message being used to indicate the measurement interval of the terminal device.

[0006] Optionally, the method further includes: determining measurement interval configuration information; wherein the measurement interval corresponding to the measurement interval use request is one of at least one measurement interval included in the measurement interval configuration information.

[0007] Optionally, receiving a measurement interval usage request includes: receiving a measurement interval usage request sent by the terminal device; and / or, receiving a measurement interval usage request sent by the core network device.

[0008] Optionally, in response to the different measurement intervals corresponding to the measurement interval usage request sent by the terminal device and the measurement interval usage request sent by the core network device, the measurement interval of the terminal device indicated by the first indication information is the measurement interval corresponding to the measurement interval usage request sent by the terminal device.

[0009] Optionally, determining the measurement interval configuration information includes: obtaining the measurement interval configuration information from the core network device; or, receiving first configuration information sent by the core network device and determining the measurement interval configuration information based on the first configuration information.

[0010] Optionally, the first configuration information includes at least one of: positioning reference signal (PRS) configuration information and measurement interval configuration information.

[0011] A second aspect of this application provides a measurement interval indication method, the method being executed by a core network device, the method comprising:

[0012] Send a measurement interval usage request to the access network equipment;

[0013] The measurement interval request is used to determine first indication information, which indicates the measurement interval of the terminal device.

[0014] Optionally, the method further includes: sending indication information to the terminal device through an access network device, the indication information being used to indicate to the terminal device that the measurement interval has been requested.

[0015] Optionally, the method further includes: determining measurement interval configuration information; wherein the measurement interval corresponding to the measurement interval use request is one of at least one measurement interval included in the measurement interval configuration information.

[0016] Optionally, sending indication information to the terminal device through the access network device includes: sending a Location Protocol (LPP) message to the terminal device through the access network device, wherein the LPP message includes the indication information.

[0017] Optionally, determining the measurement interval configuration information includes: determining the measurement interval configuration information based on at least one of positioning reference signal (PRS) configuration information, positioning accuracy, and positioning delay requirements; or, obtaining the measurement interval configuration information from the access network device.

[0018] A third aspect of this application provides a measurement interval indication method, the method being executed by a terminal device, the method comprising:

[0019] The terminal device receives a first indication message sent by the access network device, the first indication message being used to indicate the measurement interval of the terminal device.

[0020] Optionally, the method further includes sending a measurement interval usage request to the access network device.

[0021] Optionally, the method further includes: receiving indication information sent by a core network device, the indication information being used to indicate that the measurement interval has been requested by the terminal device.

[0022] Optionally, sending a measurement interval usage request to the access network device includes: receiving measurement interval configuration information; the measurement interval corresponding to the measurement interval usage request is one of at least one measurement interval included in the measurement interval configuration information.

[0023] Optionally, receiving the indication information sent by the core network device includes: receiving a Long Term Evolution (LTE) Location Protocol (LPP) message sent by the core network device, wherein the LPP message includes the indication information.

[0024] Optionally, receiving the measurement interval configuration information includes: receiving the measurement interval configuration information sent by the access network device via a Radio Resource Control (RRC) message; or receiving the measurement interval configuration information sent by the core network device via a Location Protocol (LPP) message.

[0025] A fourth aspect of this application provides a measurement interval indication method, the method being executed by a core network device, the method comprising:

[0026] The core network equipment triggers the Positioning Reference Signal (PRS) measurement and sends the measurement interval of the terminal equipment to the terminal equipment.

[0027] Optionally, sending the measurement interval of the terminal device to the terminal device includes: sending second indication information to the terminal device through the access network device, wherein the second indication information carries the measurement interval of the terminal device.

[0028] Optionally, the method further includes: determining measurement interval configuration information; the measurement interval of the terminal device is one of at least one measurement interval included in the measurement interval configuration information.

[0029] Optionally, sending the second indication information to the terminal device includes: sending a Long Term Evolution (LTE) Location Protocol (LPP) message to the terminal device through an access network device, wherein the LPP message includes the second indication information.

[0030] Optionally, determining the measurement interval configuration information includes: determining the measurement interval configuration information based on at least one of positioning reference signal (PRS) configuration information, positioning accuracy, and positioning delay requirements; or, obtaining the measurement interval configuration information from the access network device.

[0031] A fifth aspect of this application provides a measurement interval indication method, the method being executed by a terminal device, the method comprising:

[0032] The measurement interval of the terminal device is received from the core network device, and the measurement interval is used for positioning reference signal (PRS) measurement.

[0033] Optionally, receiving the measurement interval of the terminal device sent by the core network device includes: receiving a Long Term Evolution (LTE) Location Protocol (LPP) message sent by the core network device through the access network device, wherein the LPP message includes the measurement interval.

[0034] A sixth aspect of this application provides a measurement interval indicating device, the device comprising:

[0035] The transceiver unit is used to receive measurement interval usage requests;

[0036] The transceiver unit is further configured to send first indication information to the terminal device according to the measurement interval usage request, wherein the first indication information is used to indicate the measurement interval of the terminal device.

[0037] Optionally, the apparatus further includes: a processing unit, configured to determine measurement interval configuration information; wherein the measurement interval corresponding to the measurement interval use request is one of at least one measurement interval included in the measurement interval configuration information.

[0038] Optionally, the transceiver unit is specifically configured to: receive a measurement interval usage request sent by the terminal device; and / or receive a measurement interval usage request sent by the core network device.

[0039] Optionally, in response to the different measurement intervals corresponding to the measurement interval usage request sent by the terminal device and the measurement interval usage request sent by the core network device, the measurement interval of the terminal device indicated by the first indication information is the measurement interval corresponding to the measurement interval usage request sent by the terminal device.

[0040] Optionally, the processing unit is specifically configured to: obtain the measurement interval configuration information from the core network device; or, receive first configuration information sent by the core network device and determine the measurement interval configuration information based on the first configuration information.

[0041] Optionally, the first configuration information includes at least one of: positioning reference signal (PRS) configuration information and measurement interval configuration information.

[0042] A seventh aspect of this application provides a measurement interval indicating device, the device comprising:

[0043] The transceiver unit is used to send measurement interval usage requests to access network devices;

[0044] The measurement interval request is used to determine first indication information, which indicates the measurement interval of the terminal device.

[0045] Optionally, the transceiver unit is further configured to: send indication information to the terminal device through the access network device, the indication information being used to indicate to the terminal device that the measurement interval has been requested.

[0046] Optionally, the apparatus further includes: a processing unit, configured to determine measurement interval configuration information; wherein the measurement interval corresponding to the measurement interval use request is one of at least one measurement interval included in the measurement interval configuration information.

[0047] Optionally, the transceiver unit is specifically used to: send a Location Protocol (LPP) message to a terminal device through an access network device, wherein the LPP message includes the indication information.

[0048] Optionally, the processing unit is specifically configured to: determine the measurement interval configuration information based on at least one of the positioning reference signal (PRS) configuration information, positioning accuracy, and positioning delay requirements; or, obtain the measurement interval configuration information from the access network device.

[0049] An eighth aspect of this application provides a measurement interval indicating device, the device comprising:

[0050] The transceiver unit is used to receive first indication information sent by the access network device, wherein the first indication information is used to indicate the measurement interval of the terminal device.

[0051] Optionally, the transceiver unit is further configured to: send a measurement interval usage request to the access network device.

[0052] Optionally, the transceiver unit is further configured to: receive indication information sent by the core network device, the indication information being used to indicate that the measurement interval has been requested by the terminal device.

[0053] Optionally, the transceiver unit is specifically configured to: receive measurement interval configuration information; the measurement interval corresponding to the measurement interval usage request is one of at least one measurement interval included in the measurement interval configuration information.

[0054] Optionally, the transceiver unit is specifically configured to: receive a Location Protocol (LPP) message sent by the core network device, wherein the LPP message includes the indication information.

[0055] Optionally, the transceiver unit is specifically configured to: receive measurement interval configuration information sent by the access network device via Radio Resource Control (RRC) messages; or, receive measurement interval configuration information sent by the core network device via Long Term Evolution (LTE) Location Protocol (LPP) messages.

[0056] A ninth aspect of this application provides a measurement interval indicating device, the device comprising:

[0057] The transceiver unit is used by the core network equipment to trigger the Position Reference Signal (PRS) measurement and send the measurement interval of the terminal equipment to the terminal equipment.

[0058] Optionally, the transceiver unit is specifically used to: send second indication information to the terminal device through the access network device, wherein the second indication information carries the measurement interval of the terminal device.

[0059] Optionally, the apparatus further includes: a processing unit, configured to determine measurement interval configuration information; wherein the measurement interval of the terminal device is one of at least one measurement interval included in the measurement interval configuration information.

[0060] Optionally, the transceiver unit is specifically configured to: send a Location Protocol (LPP) message to the terminal device through the access network device, wherein the LPP message includes the second indication information.

[0061] Optionally, the processing unit is specifically configured to: determine the measurement interval configuration information based on at least one of the positioning reference signal (PRS) configuration information, positioning accuracy, and positioning delay requirements; or, obtain the measurement interval configuration information from the access network device.

[0062] A tenth aspect of this application provides a measurement interval indicating device, the device comprising:

[0063] The transceiver unit is used to receive the measurement interval of the terminal device sent by the core network device, and the measurement interval is used for positioning reference signal (PRS) measurement.

[0064] Optionally, the transceiver unit is specifically configured to: receive Long Term Evolution (LTE) Location Protocol (LPP) messages sent by the core network device through the access network device, wherein the LPP messages include the measurement interval.

[0065] The eleventh aspect of this application provides a communication device, the device including a processor and a memory, the memory storing a computer program, the processor executing the computer program stored in the memory to cause the device to perform the measurement interval indication method described in the first aspect embodiment above.

[0066] The twelfth aspect of this application provides a communication device, the device including a processor and a memory, the memory storing a computer program, the processor executing the computer program stored in the memory to cause the device to perform the measurement interval indication method described in the second aspect embodiment above, or to perform the measurement interval indication method described in the fourth aspect embodiment above.

[0067] The thirteenth aspect of this application provides a communication device, the device including a processor and a memory, the memory storing a computer program, the processor executing the computer program stored in the memory to cause the device to perform the measurement interval indication method described in the third aspect embodiment above, or to perform the measurement interval indication method described in the fifth aspect embodiment above.

[0068] The fourteenth aspect of this application provides a communication device including a processor and an interface circuit. The interface circuit is used to receive code instructions and transmit them to the processor, which is used to execute the code instructions to cause the device to perform the measurement interval indication method described in the first aspect embodiment above.

[0069] The fifteenth aspect of this application provides a communication device including a processor and an interface circuit. The interface circuit is used to receive code instructions and transmit them to the processor. The processor is used to execute the code instructions to cause the device to perform the measurement interval indication method described in the second aspect embodiment above, or to perform the measurement interval indication method described in the fourth aspect embodiment above.

[0070] The sixteenth aspect of this application provides a communication device including a processor and an interface circuit. The interface circuit is used to receive code instructions and transmit them to the processor. The processor is used to execute the code instructions to cause the device to perform the measurement interval indication method described in the third aspect embodiment above, or to perform the measurement interval indication method described in the fifth aspect embodiment above.

[0071] The seventeenth aspect of this application provides a computer-readable storage medium for storing instructions that, when executed, enable the measurement interval indication method described in the first aspect embodiment above.

[0072] An eighteenth aspect of this application provides a computer-readable storage medium for storing instructions that, when executed, enable the measurement interval indication method described in the second aspect embodiment or the measurement interval indication method described in the fourth aspect embodiment.

[0073] The nineteenth aspect of this application provides a computer-readable storage medium for storing instructions that, when executed, enable the measurement interval indication method described in the third aspect embodiment above, or enable the measurement interval indication method described in the fifth aspect embodiment above.

[0074] The twentieth aspect of this application provides a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform the measurement interval indication method described in the first aspect embodiment.

[0075] The twenty-first aspect of this application provides a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to execute the measurement interval indication allocation method described in the second aspect embodiment, or to execute the measurement interval indication method described in the fourth aspect embodiment.

[0076] The twenty-second aspect of this application provides a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to execute the measurement interval indication allocation method described in the third aspect embodiment, or to execute the measurement interval indication method described in the fifth aspect embodiment.

[0077] This application provides a measurement interval indication method and apparatus. By receiving a measurement interval usage request, the method sends first indication information to a terminal device based on the measurement interval usage request. The first indication information is used to indicate the measurement interval of the terminal device, enabling the access network device to determine the measurement interval of the terminal device based on the received measurement interval usage request and instruct the terminal device. This avoids the problems of repeated measurement interval requests or different requested measurement intervals, improves the accuracy of positioning measurement, reduces positioning latency, and improves positioning efficiency.

[0078] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0079] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the background art, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments of this application or the background art will be described below.

[0080] Figure 1 This application provides a schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system.

[0081] Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating a measurement interval indication method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0082] Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating a measurement interval indication method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0083] Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating a measurement interval indication method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0084] Figure 5 This is a flowchart illustrating a measurement interval indication method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0085] Figure 6 This is a flowchart illustrating a measurement interval indication method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0086] Figure 7 This is a flowchart illustrating a measurement interval indication method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0087] Figure 8 This is a flowchart illustrating a measurement interval indication method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0088] Figure 9 This is a flowchart illustrating a measurement interval indication method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0089] Figure 10 This is a flowchart illustrating a measurement interval indication method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0090] Figure 11 This is a flowchart illustrating a measurement interval indication method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0091] Figure 12 This is a flowchart illustrating a measurement interval indication method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0092] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a measurement interval indicating device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0093] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a measurement interval indicating device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0094] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a measurement interval indicating device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0095] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a measurement interval indicating device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0096] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a measurement interval indicating device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0097] Figure 18 This is a schematic diagram of another measurement interval indicating device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0098] Figure 19 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a chip provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0099] 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 numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with those of this application. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of the embodiments of this application as detailed in the appended claims.

[0100] The terminology used in the embodiments of this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the embodiments of this application. The singular forms “a” and “the” as used in the embodiments of this application and the appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term “and / or” as used herein refers to and includes any or all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0101] It should be understood that although the terms first, second, third, etc., may be used to describe various information in the embodiments of this application, such information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish information of the same type from each other. For example, without departing from the scope of the embodiments of this application, first information may also be referred to as second information, and similarly, second information may also be referred to as first information. Depending on the context, the words "if" and "suppose" as used herein can be interpreted as "when," "when," or "in response to a determination."

[0102] Embodiments of this application are described in detail below, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0103] To better understand the measurement interval indication method disclosed in the embodiments of this application, the communication system to which the embodiments of this application are applicable is described below.

[0104] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 1 This application provides a schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment. The communication system may include, but is not limited to, an access network device, a core network device, and a terminal device. Figure 1The number and form of devices shown are for illustrative purposes only and do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments of this application. In actual applications, they may include two or more access network devices, two or more core network devices, and two or more terminal devices. Figure 1 The communication system shown is exemplified by including an access network device 101, a core network device 102, and a terminal device 103.

[0105] It should be noted that the technical solutions of this application embodiment can be applied to various communication systems. For example, Long Term Evolution (LTE) systems, fifth-generation mobile communication systems, 5G New Radio systems, or other future new mobile communication systems.

[0106] The access network device 101 in this application embodiment is a network-side entity used for transmitting or receiving signals. For example, the access network device 101 can be an evolved NodeB (eNB), a Transmission Reception Point (TRP), a Next Generation NodeB (gNB) in an NR system, a base station in other future mobile communication systems, or an access node in a Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) system. The embodiments of this application do not limit the specific technology or device form used in the network device. The network device provided in this application embodiment can be composed of a Central Unit (CU) and a Distributed Unit (DU). The CU can also be called a Control Unit. Using a CU-DU structure, the protocol layer of the network device, such as a base station, can be separated. Some protocol layer functions are centrally controlled by the CU, while the remaining part or all protocol layer functions are distributed in the DU, which is centrally controlled by the CU.

[0107] In this embodiment, the core network device 102 is a network-side entity used for location estimation. For example, the core network device 102 can be a Location Management Function (LMF), etc.

[0108] In this application embodiment, the terminal device 103 is a user-side entity used for receiving or transmitting signals, such as a mobile phone. The terminal device can also be referred to as a terminal, user equipment (UE), mobile station (MS), mobile terminal (MT), etc. The terminal device can be a car with communication capabilities, a smart car, a mobile phone, a wearable device, a tablet computer, a computer with wireless transceiver capabilities, a virtual reality (VR) terminal device, an augmented reality (AR) terminal device, a wireless terminal device in industrial control, a wireless terminal device in self-driving, a wireless terminal device in remote medical surgery, a wireless terminal device in a smart grid, a wireless terminal device in transportation safety, a wireless terminal device in a smart city, a wireless terminal device in a smart home, and so on. The embodiments of this application do not limit the specific technology or device form used in the terminal device.

[0109] In 5G NR systems, a variety of positioning technologies are introduced. Some of these technologies require the terminal to measure the Positioning Reference Signal (PRS), which necessitates the terminal requesting the measurement interval from the network to measure the PRS.

[0110] In related technologies, when terminal device 103 needs to perform positioning measurements requested by core network device 102, if no measurement interval is currently configured for the terminal device, or the configured measurement interval cannot meet the needs of terminal device 103, terminal device 103 can request a measurement interval from access network device 101 through Radio Resource Control (RRC) messages or Media Access Control (MAC) control elements (MAC CE). Core network device 102 can also request a measurement interval from access network device in response to triggering positioning measurements by the terminal device.

[0111] Therefore, there are problems such as terminal device 103 and core network device 102 repeatedly requesting measurement intervals, or terminal device 103 and core network device 102 requesting different measurement intervals.

[0112] In the embodiments of this application, by receiving a measurement interval usage request, a first indication information is sent to the terminal device according to the measurement interval usage request. The first indication information is used to indicate the measurement interval of the terminal device, so that the access network device can determine the measurement interval of the terminal device according to the received measurement interval usage request and indicate it to the terminal device. This avoids the problem of repeatedly requesting the measurement interval or requesting different measurement intervals, improves the accuracy of positioning measurement, reduces positioning latency, and improves positioning efficiency.

[0113] It is understood that the communication system described in the embodiments of this application is for the purpose of more clearly illustrating the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, and does not constitute a limitation on the technical solutions provided in the embodiments of this application. As those skilled in the art will know, with the evolution of system architecture and the emergence of new business scenarios, the technical solutions provided in the embodiments of this application are also applicable to similar technical problems.

[0114] The measurement interval indication method and apparatus provided in this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0115] Please see Figure 2 , Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating a measurement interval indication method provided in an embodiment of this application. It should be noted that the measurement interval indication method in this embodiment is executed by an access network device. The access network device is an entity on the network side used for transmitting or receiving signals, such as a gNB or TRP, etc., and this embodiment does not limit its scope. Figure 2 As shown, the method may include the following steps:

[0116] Step 201: Receive a measurement interval usage request.

[0117] The measurement interval usage request is a message used to request a measurement interval from the terminal device, and this measurement interval usage request corresponds to a measurement interval.

[0118] The access network device receives a measurement interval usage request and, based on the usage request, instructs the terminal device on the measurement interval.

[0119] In this embodiment of the application, both the terminal device and the core network device can send the measurement interval usage request to the access network device. That is, the access network device can receive the measurement interval usage request sent by the terminal device and / or receive the measurement interval usage request sent by the core network device.

[0120] In one possible implementation, the access network device receives a measurement interval usage request sent by the terminal device and a measurement interval usage request sent by the core network device.

[0121] As a second possible implementation, the access network device receives a measurement interval usage request sent by the terminal device.

[0122] As a third possible implementation, the access network device receives a measurement interval usage request sent by the core network device.

[0123] Step 202: Based on the measurement interval usage request, send first indication information to the terminal device. The first indication information is used to indicate the measurement interval of the terminal device.

[0124] The access network device determines the measurement interval of the terminal device based on the received measurement interval usage request, and instructs the terminal device by sending the first indication information to the terminal device.

[0125] As described in step 201, both the terminal device and the core network device can send the measurement interval usage request to the access network device.

[0126] In one possible implementation, the access network device receives a measurement interval usage request sent by the terminal device and a measurement interval usage request sent by the core network device.

[0127] In some implementations, in response to both the terminal device and the core network device sending a measurement interval usage request to the access network device, and the measurement intervals corresponding to the measurement interval usage request sent by the terminal device and the measurement interval usage request sent by the core network device are different, the measurement interval of the terminal device indicated by the first indication information is the measurement interval corresponding to the measurement interval usage request sent by the terminal device.

[0128] In other words, when the access network device receives a measurement interval usage request sent by the terminal device and also receives a measurement interval usage request sent by the core network device, and the measurement intervals requested by the terminal device and the core network device are different, the access network device will indicate the measurement interval requested by the terminal device to the terminal device. That is, the measurement interval indicated by the first indication information is the measurement interval corresponding to the measurement interval usage request sent by the terminal device.

[0129] It is understood that the measurement interval used in the measurement interval request sent by the terminal device and the measurement interval used in the measurement interval request sent by the core network device are the same. The measurement interval of the terminal device indicated by the first indication information is the measurement interval corresponding to the measurement interval used in the measurement interval request sent by the terminal device, and it is also the measurement interval sent by the core network device.

[0130] In a second possible implementation, the access network device receives a measurement interval usage request sent by the terminal device. The measurement interval indicated by the first indication information is the measurement interval corresponding to the measurement interval usage request sent by the terminal device.

[0131] As a third possible implementation, the access network device receives a measurement interval usage request sent by the core network device. The measurement interval of the terminal device indicated by the first indication information is the measurement interval corresponding to the measurement interval usage request sent by the core network device.

[0132] In this embodiment of the application, the access network device can also determine the measurement interval configuration information of the terminal device.

[0133] The measurement interval configuration information is used to configure the measurement interval of the terminal device, including configuration information for at least one measurement interval, such as the period and offset parameters of the measurement interval. The measurement interval used in the measurement interval request is one of these at least one measurement intervals. That is, the measurement interval use request is used to request a target measurement interval for the terminal device from the configured at least one measurement interval.

[0134] Optionally, the measurement interval configuration information includes configuration information for at least one measurement interval, where each measurement interval configuration information corresponds to a measurement interval identifier to distinguish measurement intervals with different configurations.

[0135] As one possible implementation, the access network device obtains the measurement interval configuration information from the core network device.

[0136] As another possible implementation, the access network device receives first configuration information sent by the core network device and determines the measurement interval configuration information based on the first configuration information.

[0137] It should be noted that the measurement interval configuration information determined by the access network device based on the first configuration information is the first measurement interval configuration information. The measurement interval configuration information obtained by the access network device from the core network device is the second measurement interval configuration information determined by the core network device. The first measurement interval configuration information and the second measurement interval configuration information can be the same or different.

[0138] In some implementations, the first configuration information includes at least one of: positioning reference signal (PRS) configuration information and measurement interval configuration information.

[0139] As a first possible implementation, the access network device can determine the measurement interval configuration information based on the positioning reference signal (PRS) configuration information.

[0140] As a second possible implementation, the access network device can determine the measurement interval configuration information based on the measurement interval configuration information.

[0141] As a third possible implementation, the access network device can determine the measurement interval configuration information based on the positioning reference signal (PRS) configuration information and the measurement interval configuration information.

[0142] The Positioning Reference Signal (PRS) configuration information includes relevant PRS configurations, such as the PRS type, PRS period, and PRS resource location. The access network device can determine the measurement interval configuration information of the terminal device based on the received PRS configuration information, and further determine the configuration information of that measurement interval. This measurement interval configuration information includes at least one measurement interval. The measurement interval configuration information includes the measurement interval period, offset parameters, etc.

[0143] In some implementations, the measurement interval uses a measurement interval identifier that includes the requested measurement interval in the request.

[0144] The access network device sends a first indication message to the terminal device to indicate the measurement interval corresponding to the terminal device, based on the measurement interval identifier included in the measurement interval usage request.

[0145] In some implementations, the first indication information may indicate a measurement interval identifier for the measurement interval.

[0146] In summary, by receiving a measurement interval usage request and sending a first indication message to the terminal device based on the request, the access network device can determine the measurement interval of the terminal device based on the received measurement interval usage request and indicate it to the terminal device. This avoids the problems of repeatedly requesting measurement intervals or requesting different measurement intervals, improves the accuracy of positioning measurements, reduces positioning latency, and improves positioning efficiency.

[0147] Please see Figure 3 , Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating a measurement interval indication method provided in an embodiment of this application. It should be noted that the measurement interval indication method in this embodiment is executed by an access network device. The relevant description of the access network device is as described above and will not be repeated here. Figure 3 As shown, the method may include the following steps:

[0148] Step 301: Determine the measurement interval configuration information.

[0149] The measurement interval configuration information is used to pre-configure the measurement interval of the terminal device, including configuration information for at least one measurement interval, wherein the measurement interval corresponding to the measurement interval used in the request is one of the at least one measurement interval.

[0150] Optionally, the measurement interval configuration information includes configuration information for at least one measurement interval, where each measurement interval configuration information corresponds to a measurement interval identifier to distinguish measurement intervals with different configurations.

[0151] As one possible implementation, the access network device obtains the measurement interval configuration information from the core network device.

[0152] In some implementations, the access network device obtains the measurement interval configuration information by receiving a New Radio Positioning Protocol A (NRPPa) message carrying measurement interval configuration information sent by the core network device.

[0153] Optionally, the NRPPa message can be an NRPPa positioning information request, an NRPPa request UE SRS activation, or other custom NRPPa messages.

[0154] As another possible implementation, the access network device receives first configuration information sent by the core network device and determines the measurement interval configuration information based on the first configuration information.

[0155] In some implementations, the first configuration information includes at least one of: positioning reference signal (PRS) configuration information and measurement interval configuration information.

[0156] As a first possible implementation, the access network device can determine the measurement interval configuration information based on the positioning reference signal (PRS) configuration information.

[0157] As a second possible implementation, the access network device can determine the measurement interval configuration information based on the measurement interval configuration information.

[0158] As a third possible implementation, the access network device can determine the measurement interval configuration information based on the positioning reference signal (PRS) configuration information and the measurement interval configuration information.

[0159] The Positioning Reference Signal (PRS) configuration information includes relevant PRS configurations, such as the PRS type, PRS period, and PRS resource location. The access network device can determine the measurement interval configuration information of the terminal device based on the received PRS configuration information, and further determine the configuration information of that measurement interval. This measurement interval configuration information includes at least one measurement interval. The measurement interval configuration information includes the measurement interval period, offset parameters, etc.

[0160] In some implementations, the core network device sends the first configuration information by sending a New Radio Positioning Protocol (NRPPa) message to the access network device.

[0161] Alternatively, the NRPPa message can be an NRPPa PRS Configuration Request message.

[0162] It should be noted that the measurement interval configuration information determined by the access network device based on the first configuration information is the first measurement interval configuration information. The measurement interval configuration information obtained by the access network device from the core network device is the second measurement interval configuration information determined by the core network device. The first measurement interval configuration information and the second measurement interval configuration information can be the same or different.

[0163] Step 302: Receive the measurement interval usage request sent by the terminal device.

[0164] In some implementations, the measurement interval usage request sent by the terminal device includes a measurement interval identifier of the measurement interval requested by the terminal device.

[0165] Step 303: Receive the measurement interval usage request sent by the core network equipment.

[0166] In some implementations, the measurement interval usage request sent by the core network device includes a measurement interval identifier of the measurement interval requested by the core network device.

[0167] Step 304: In response to the fact that the measurement interval usage request sent by the terminal device and the measurement interval usage request sent by the core network device are different, a first indication information is sent to the terminal device. The measurement interval indicated by the first indication information is the measurement interval corresponding to the measurement interval usage request sent by the terminal device.

[0168] In other words, when the access network device receives a measurement interval usage request sent by the terminal device and also receives a measurement interval usage request sent by the core network device, and the measurement intervals requested by the terminal device and the core network device are different, the access network device will indicate the measurement interval requested by the terminal device to the terminal device. That is, the measurement interval indicated by the first indication information is the measurement interval corresponding to the measurement interval usage request sent by the terminal device.

[0169] In some implementations, in response to the fact that the measurement interval usage request sent by the terminal device and the measurement interval usage request sent by the core network device include different measurement interval identifiers, a first indication information is sent to the terminal device, the first indication information indicating the measurement interval identifier included in the measurement interval usage request sent by the terminal device.

[0170] For example, the terminal device sends a measurement interval usage request to the access network device to request a measurement interval with the measurement interval identifier m, the core network device sends a measurement interval usage request to the access network device to request a measurement interval with the measurement interval identifier n, and the first indication information sent by the access network device to the terminal device is used to indicate the measurement interval with the measurement interval identifier m.

[0171] In summary, by determining the measurement interval configuration information, receiving measurement interval usage requests from both the terminal device and the core network device, and responding to a difference between the measurement intervals requested by the terminal device and those requested by the core network device, the system sends a first indication message to the terminal device. This first indication message indicates that the measurement interval of the terminal device corresponds to the measurement interval requested by the terminal device. This allows the access network device to determine the measurement interval of the terminal device based on the received measurement interval usage request and instruct it accordingly. This avoids the problems of repeated measurement interval requests or requests for different measurement intervals, improving the accuracy of positioning measurements, reducing positioning latency, and increasing positioning efficiency.

[0172] Please see Figure 4 , Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating a measurement interval indication method provided in an embodiment of this application. It should be noted that the measurement interval indication method in this embodiment is executed by a core network device. The core network device is a network-side entity used for location estimation, such as a Location Management Function (LMF). Figure 4 As shown, the method may include the following steps:

[0173] Step 401: Send a measurement interval usage request to the access network device. The measurement interval usage request is used to determine first indication information, which is used to indicate the measurement interval of the terminal device.

[0174] The measurement interval usage request is a message used to request a measurement interval from the terminal device, and this measurement interval usage request corresponds to a measurement interval.

[0175] The access network device receives a measurement interval usage request sent by the core network device and can indicate the measurement interval of the terminal device according to the usage request.

[0176] In some implementations, the core network device sends a request to the access network device to use the measurement interval in response to triggering the terminal device to measure the PRS.

[0177] In this embodiment of the application, the core network device can also send indication information to the terminal device through the access network device. The indication information is used to indicate to the terminal device that the measurement interval has been requested.

[0178] In some implementations, after receiving the indication information sent by the core network device, the terminal device determines that the measurement interval has been requested, and the terminal device stops sending measurement interval usage requests to the access network device.

[0179] Optionally, the core network equipment sends the indication information by sending a Long Term Evolution Positioning Protocol (LTE positioning protocol) message to the terminal equipment.

[0180] Understandably, because core network equipment cannot communicate directly with terminal equipment, it needs to send the indication information to the terminal equipment through access network equipment to indicate that the terminal equipment has requested the measurement interval.

[0181] In this embodiment of the application, the core network device can also determine the measurement interval configuration information of the terminal device.

[0182] The measurement interval configuration information is used to pre-configure the measurement interval of the terminal device, including configuration information for at least one measurement interval, wherein the measurement interval corresponding to the measurement interval used in the request is one of the at least one measurement interval.

[0183] Optionally, the measurement interval configuration information includes configuration information for at least one measurement interval, where each measurement interval configuration information corresponds to a measurement interval identifier to distinguish measurement intervals with different configurations.

[0184] As one possible implementation, the core network device obtains the measurement interval configuration information from the access network device.

[0185] As another possible implementation, the core network device determines the measurement interval configuration information based on at least one of the positioning reference signal (PRS) configuration information, positioning accuracy, and positioning delay requirements.

[0186] The positioning reference signal (PRS) configuration information includes relevant PRS configurations, such as the PRS type, PRS period, and PRS resource location.

[0187] It should be noted that the measurement interval configuration information obtained by the core network equipment from the access network equipment is the first measurement interval configuration information determined by the access network equipment. The measurement interval configuration information determined by the core network equipment based on the above information is the second measurement interval configuration information. The first measurement interval configuration information and the second measurement interval configuration information can be the same or different.

[0188] As a first possible implementation, the core network equipment determines the measurement interval configuration information based on the Positioning Reference Signal (PRS) configuration information.

[0189] The core network equipment can determine the measurement interval configuration information of the terminal equipment based on the PRS configuration information, and further determine the measurement interval configuration information.

[0190] As a second possible implementation, the core network equipment determines the measurement interval configuration information based on the positioning accuracy.

[0191] The core network equipment can determine the configuration information of the measurement interval of the terminal equipment according to the positioning accuracy requirements of the terminal equipment, and further determine the configuration information of the measurement interval.

[0192] As a third possible implementation, the core network equipment determines the measurement interval configuration information based on the positioning delay requirements.

[0193] The core network equipment can determine the configuration information of the measurement interval of the terminal equipment based on the positioning latency requirements of the terminal equipment, and further determine the configuration information of the measurement interval.

[0194] As a fourth possible implementation, the core network equipment determines the measurement interval configuration information based on the positioning reference signal (PRS) configuration information and the positioning accuracy.

[0195] As a fifth possible implementation, the core network equipment determines the measurement interval configuration information based on the positioning reference signal (PRS) configuration information and the positioning delay requirements.

[0196] As a sixth possible implementation, the core network equipment determines the measurement interval configuration information based on the positioning accuracy and positioning latency requirements.

[0197] As a seventh possible implementation, the core network equipment determines the measurement interval configuration information based on the positioning reference signal (PRS) configuration information, positioning accuracy, and positioning delay requirements.

[0198] In summary, by sending a measurement interval usage request to the access network device, which is used to determine the first indication information and which is used to indicate the measurement interval of the terminal device, the access network device can determine the measurement interval of the terminal device based on the received measurement interval usage request and indicate it to the terminal device. This avoids the problems of repeatedly requesting measurement intervals or requesting different measurement intervals, improves the accuracy of positioning measurement, reduces positioning latency, and improves positioning efficiency.

[0199] Please see Figure 5 , Figure 5This is a flowchart illustrating a measurement interval indication method provided in an embodiment of this application. It should be noted that the measurement interval indication method in this embodiment is executed by a core network device. The relevant description of the core network device is as described above and will not be repeated here. Figure 5 As shown, the method may include the following steps:

[0200] Step 501: Determine the measurement interval configuration information.

[0201] The measurement interval configuration information is used to pre-configure the measurement interval of the terminal device, including configuration information for at least one measurement interval, and the measurement interval corresponding to the measurement interval use request is one of the at least one measurement interval.

[0202] Optionally, the measurement interval configuration information includes configuration information for at least one measurement interval, where each measurement interval configuration information corresponds to a measurement interval identifier to distinguish measurement intervals with different configurations.

[0203] As one possible implementation, the core network device obtains the measurement interval configuration information from the access network device.

[0204] In some implementations, the core network device obtains the measurement interval configuration information by receiving an NRPPa message carrying the measurement interval configuration information sent by the access network device.

[0205] Optionally, the NRPPa message can be an NRPPa Request UE SRS activation response or an NRPPa PRS Configuration Response.

[0206] As another possible implementation, the core network device determines the measurement interval configuration information based on at least one of the positioning reference signal (PRS) configuration information, positioning accuracy, and positioning delay requirements.

[0207] The positioning reference signal (PRS) configuration information includes relevant PRS configurations, such as the PRS type, PRS period, and PRS resource location.

[0208] The core network equipment determines the measurement interval configuration information based on at least one of the positioning reference signal (PRS) configuration information, positioning accuracy, and positioning delay requirements. This can be achieved in any of the embodiments of this application. The embodiments of this application do not limit this, nor will they elaborate further.

[0209] It should be noted that the measurement interval configuration information obtained by the core network equipment from the access network equipment is the first measurement interval configuration information determined by the access network equipment. The measurement interval configuration information determined by the core network equipment based on the above information is the second measurement interval configuration information. The first measurement interval configuration information and the second measurement interval configuration information can be the same or different.

[0210] Step 502: Send a measurement interval usage request to the access network device. The measurement interval usage request is used to determine first indication information, which is used to indicate the measurement interval of the terminal device.

[0211] The measurement interval usage request is a message used to request a measurement interval from the terminal device. The measurement interval usage request corresponds to a measurement interval, which is one of the at least one measurement intervals.

[0212] The access network device receives a measurement interval usage request sent by the core network device and can indicate the measurement interval of the terminal device according to the measurement interval usage request.

[0213] In some implementations, the core network device sends a request to the access network device to use the measurement interval in response to triggering the terminal device to measure the PRS.

[0214] Step 503: Send indication information to the terminal device through the access network device. The indication information is used to indicate to the terminal device that the measurement interval has been requested.

[0215] In some implementations, after receiving the indication information sent by the core network device, the terminal device determines that the measurement interval has been requested, and the terminal device stops sending measurement interval usage requests to the access network device.

[0216] Understandably, because core network equipment cannot communicate directly with terminal equipment, it needs to send the indication information to the terminal equipment through access network equipment to indicate that the terminal equipment has requested the measurement interval.

[0217] Optionally, the core network equipment sends the indication information by sending a Location Protocol (LPP) message to the terminal equipment.

[0218] In some implementations, the indication information may include a measurement interval identifier for the measurement interval.

[0219] In summary, by determining the measurement interval configuration information and sending a measurement interval usage request to the access network device, this measurement interval usage request is used to determine the first indication information, which in turn indicates the measurement interval of the terminal device. The access network device then sends indication information to the terminal device, indicating that the measurement interval has been requested. This allows the access network device to determine the measurement interval of the terminal device based on the received measurement interval usage request and instruct it accordingly. This avoids the problems of repeatedly requesting measurement intervals or requesting different measurement intervals, thereby improving the accuracy of positioning measurements, reducing positioning latency, and increasing positioning efficiency.

[0220] Please see Figure 6 , Figure 6 This is a flowchart illustrating a measurement interval indication method provided in an embodiment of this application. It should be noted that the measurement interval indication method in this embodiment is executed by a terminal device. Figure 6 As shown, the method may include the following steps:

[0221] Step 601: Receive first indication information sent by the access network device, the first indication information being used to indicate the measurement interval of the terminal device.

[0222] The access network device determines the measurement interval of the terminal device based on the received measurement interval usage request, and instructs the terminal device by sending a first indication message. The terminal device receives the first indication message.

[0223] In some implementations, the terminal device receives the first indication information and determines to use the measurement interval indicated by the first indication information to measure the positioning reference signal (PRS).

[0224] In this embodiment of the application, the terminal device may send a measurement interval usage request to the access network device.

[0225] The measurement interval usage request is a message used to request a measurement interval from the terminal device, and this measurement interval usage request corresponds to a measurement interval.

[0226] The access network device can indicate the measurement interval of the terminal device based on the measurement interval usage request.

[0227] In some implementations, the terminal device can send a measurement interval usage request to the access network device via the Media Access Control Layer (MAC) control element (CE).

[0228] In this embodiment of the application, the terminal device may also receive indication information sent by the core network device, which is used to indicate that the measurement interval has been requested by the terminal device.

[0229] In some implementations, after receiving the indication information sent by the core network device, the terminal device determines that the measurement interval has been requested, and the terminal device stops sending measurement interval usage requests to the access network device.

[0230] Understandably, core network equipment cannot communicate directly with terminal equipment and needs to send the instruction information to the terminal equipment through access network equipment.

[0231] Optionally, the terminal device receives the indication information by receiving a Long Term Evolution (LTE) Location Protocol (LPP) message sent by the core network equipment.

[0232] In this embodiment of the application, the terminal device can also receive measurement interval configuration information.

[0233] The measurement interval configuration information is determined by the network device and is used to pre-configure the measurement interval of the terminal device. It includes configuration information for at least one measurement interval, and the measurement interval corresponding to the measurement interval used in the request is one of the at least one measurement interval.

[0234] Optionally, the measurement interval configuration information includes configuration information for at least one measurement interval, where each measurement interval configuration information corresponds to a measurement interval identifier to distinguish measurement intervals with different configurations.

[0235] In this embodiment, the network device can be either an access network device or a core network device. The measurement interval configuration information determined by the access network device is the first measurement interval configuration information, and the measurement interval configuration information determined by the core network is the second measurement interval configuration information. That is, either the access network device or the core network device can pre-configure the measurement interval of the terminal device.

[0236] Understandably, because core network equipment cannot communicate and interact directly with terminal equipment, it needs to send the second measurement interval configuration information determined by the core network equipment to the terminal equipment through access network equipment.

[0237] It should be noted that the first measurement interval configuration information determined by the access network device and the second measurement interval configuration information determined by the core network can be the same or different.

[0238] In summary, by receiving the first indication information sent by the access network device, which is used to indicate the measurement interval of the terminal device, the access network device can determine the measurement interval of the terminal device according to the received measurement interval usage request and indicate it to the terminal device. This avoids the problems of repeatedly requesting measurement intervals or requesting different measurement intervals, improves the accuracy of positioning measurement, reduces positioning latency, and improves positioning efficiency.

[0239] Please see Figure 7 , Figure 7 This is a flowchart illustrating a measurement interval indication method provided in an embodiment of this application. It should be noted that the measurement interval indication method in this embodiment is executed by a terminal device. Figure 7 As shown, the method may include the following steps:

[0240] Step 701: Receive measurement interval configuration information.

[0241] The measurement interval configuration information is determined by the network device and is used to pre-configure the measurement interval of the terminal device. It includes configuration information for at least one measurement interval, and the measurement interval corresponding to the measurement interval used in the request is one of the at least one measurement interval.

[0242] Optionally, the measurement interval configuration information includes configuration information for at least one measurement interval, where each measurement interval configuration information corresponds to a measurement interval identifier to distinguish measurement intervals with different configurations.

[0243] In this embodiment, the network device can be either an access network device or a core network device. The measurement interval configuration information determined by the access network device is the first measurement interval configuration information, and the measurement interval configuration information determined by the core network is the second measurement interval configuration information. That is, either the access network device or the core network device can pre-configure the measurement interval of the terminal device.

[0244] It should be noted that the first measurement interval configuration information determined by the access network device and the second measurement interval configuration information determined by the core network can be the same or different.

[0245] In some implementations, the terminal device receives measurement interval configuration information by receiving RRC messages sent by the access network device, and can request or deactivate the terminal device's measurement interval based on the measurement interval configuration information.

[0246] Alternatively, the RRC message can be an RRC reconfiguration message.

[0247] In some implementations, the terminal device receives measurement interval configuration information by receiving LPP messages sent by the core network device, and can request or deactivate the terminal device's measurement interval based on the measurement interval configuration information.

[0248] Understandably, because core network equipment cannot communicate and interact directly with terminal equipment, it needs to send the second measurement interval configuration information determined by the core network equipment to the terminal equipment through access network equipment.

[0249] Optionally, the LPP message can be at least one of LPP provide assistance data and LPP request location information.

[0250] In this embodiment of the application, in response to the terminal device receiving first measurement interval configuration information sent by the access network device and second measurement interval configuration information sent by the core network device through the access network device, and the first measurement interval configuration information and the second measurement interval configuration information are different, the terminal device configures the measurement interval according to the first measurement interval configuration information sent by the access network device.

[0251] In other words, if both the access network device and the core network device send measurement interval configuration information to the terminal device, and the sent measurement interval configuration information is different, the terminal device configures the measurement interval according to the measurement interval configuration information sent by the access network device.

[0252] Step 702: Send a measurement interval usage request to the access network device.

[0253] The Measurement Interval Request is used to request the measurement interval of the terminal device from the access network device.

[0254] The terminal device can send a measurement interval usage request to the access network device based on the received measurement interval configuration information. The measurement interval corresponding to the measurement interval usage request is one of at least one measurement interval included in the measurement interval configuration information.

[0255] In some implementations, the terminal device can send a measurement interval usage request to the access network device via the Media Access Control Layer (MAC) control element (CE).

[0256] Step 703: Receive first indication information sent by the access network device, the first indication information being used to indicate the measurement interval of the terminal device.

[0257] The access network device determines the measurement interval of the terminal device based on the received measurement interval usage request, and instructs the terminal device by sending a first indication information to the terminal device, which then receives the first indication information.

[0258] In some implementations, the terminal device receives the first indication information and determines to use the measurement interval indicated by the first indication information to measure the positioning reference signal (PRS).

[0259] In summary, by receiving measurement interval configuration information, sending a measurement interval usage request to the access network device, and receiving first indication information sent by the access network device, which is used to indicate the measurement interval of the terminal device, the access network device can determine the measurement interval of the terminal device based on the received measurement interval usage request and indicate it to the terminal device. This avoids the problems of repeatedly requesting measurement intervals or requesting different measurement intervals, improves the accuracy of positioning measurement, reduces positioning latency, and improves positioning efficiency.

[0260] Please see Figure 8 , Figure 8 This is a flowchart illustrating a measurement interval indication method provided in an embodiment of this application. It should be noted that the measurement interval indication method in this embodiment is executed by a terminal device. Figure 8 As shown, the method may include the following steps:

[0261] Step 801: Receive measurement interval configuration information.

[0262] In the embodiments of this application, step 801 can be implemented in any of the ways described in the various embodiments of this application. The embodiments of this application do not limit this, nor will they elaborate further.

[0263] Step 802: Receive indication information sent by the core network device, which indicates to the terminal device that the measurement interval has been requested.

[0264] In some implementations, after receiving the indication information sent by the core network device, the terminal device determines that the measurement interval has been requested, and the terminal device stops sending measurement interval usage requests to the access network device.

[0265] Understandably, core network equipment cannot communicate directly with terminal equipment and needs to send the instruction information to the terminal equipment through access network equipment.

[0266] Optionally, the terminal device receives the indication information by receiving a Long Term Evolution (LTE) Location Protocol (LPP) message sent by the core network equipment.

[0267] In some implementations, the indication information may include a measurement interval identifier for the measurement interval.

[0268] Step 803: Receive first indication information sent by the access network device, the first indication information being used to indicate the measurement interval of the terminal device.

[0269] In some implementations, the access network device determines the measurement interval of the terminal device based on the measurement interval usage request sent by the core network device, and instructs the terminal device by sending a first indication message.

[0270] The terminal device receives the first indication information, which indicates the measurement interval requested by the core network device.

[0271] In some implementations, the terminal device receives the first indication information and determines to use the measurement interval indicated by the first indication information to measure the positioning reference signal (PRS).

[0272] In summary, by receiving measurement interval configuration information, receiving indication information sent by the core network device (indicating that the measurement interval has been requested), and receiving first indication information sent by the access network device (indicating the measurement interval of the terminal device), the access network device can determine the measurement interval of the terminal device based on the received measurement interval usage request and instruct it to the terminal device. This avoids the problems of repeatedly requesting measurement intervals or requesting different measurement intervals, improves the accuracy of positioning measurement, reduces positioning latency, and improves positioning efficiency.

[0273] Please see Figure 9 , Figure 9 This is a flowchart illustrating a measurement interval indication method provided in an embodiment of this application. It should be noted that the measurement interval indication method in this embodiment is executed by a core network device. The relevant description of the core network device is as described above and will not be repeated here. Figure 9 As shown, the method may include the following steps:

[0274] Step 901: The core network equipment triggers the Positioning Reference Signal (PRS) measurement and sends the measurement interval of the terminal equipment to the terminal equipment.

[0275] The core network equipment can trigger the terminal equipment's measurement and positioning reference signal (PRS) to directly indicate the measurement interval of the terminal equipment.

[0276] Understandably, core network equipment cannot communicate directly with terminal equipment and needs to send the measurement interval to the terminal equipment through access network equipment.

[0277] In some implementations, the core network equipment can indicate the measurement interval of the terminal equipment by sending a second indication message to the terminal equipment.

[0278] In some implementations, the core network equipment sends a Long Term Evolution (LTE) Location Protocol (LPP) message to the terminal equipment, wherein the LPP message includes the second indication information.

[0279] In this embodiment of the application, the core network device can also determine measurement interval configuration information.

[0280] The method for determining the measurement interval configuration information can be implemented in any of the embodiments of this application. The embodiments of this application do not limit this method and will not elaborate further.

[0281] It is understood that, in the embodiments of this application, the core network device directly instructs the terminal device on its measurement interval without sending a usage request, thus avoiding repeated requests for measurement intervals or requests for different measurement intervals.

[0282] In summary, by triggering the Positioning Reference Signal (PRS) measurement through the core network equipment and sending the measurement interval of the terminal equipment, the core network equipment can directly indicate the measurement interval of the terminal equipment based on the triggered PRS measurement, without sending request information. This avoids the problems of repeatedly requesting measurement intervals or requesting different measurement intervals, improves the accuracy of positioning measurement, reduces positioning latency, and improves positioning efficiency.

[0283] Please see Figure 10 , Figure 10 This is a flowchart illustrating a measurement interval indication method provided in an embodiment of this application. It should be noted that the measurement interval indication method in this embodiment is executed by a core network device. The relevant description of the core network device is as described above and will not be repeated here. Figure 10 As shown, the method may include the following steps:

[0284] Step 1001: Determine the measurement interval configuration information.

[0285] In the embodiments of this application, step 1001 can be implemented in any of the ways described in the various embodiments of this application. The embodiments of this application do not limit this, nor will they elaborate further.

[0286] Step 1002: In response to the core network equipment triggering the terminal equipment measurement and positioning reference signal (PRS), a second indication information is sent to the terminal equipment, which carries the measurement interval of the terminal equipment.

[0287] The core network equipment can trigger the terminal equipment measurement and positioning reference signal (PRS) to directly indicate the measurement interval of the terminal equipment. The measurement interval is one of at least one measurement interval included in the measurement interval configuration information.

[0288] The second indication information is used to indicate the measurement interval.

[0289] Understandably, because core network equipment cannot communicate and interact directly with terminal equipment, it needs to send the second instruction information to the terminal equipment through access network equipment.

[0290] In some implementations, the second indication information is used to indicate the measurement interval identifier of the measurement interval.

[0291] In some implementations, the core network device sends a Location Protocol (LPP) message to the terminal device through the access network device, wherein the LPP message includes the second indication information.

[0292] Optionally, the LPP message can be LPP Request location information.

[0293] In summary, by determining the measurement interval configuration information, the core network device triggers the Positioning Reference Signal (PRS) measurement and sends a second indication message to the terminal device. This second indication message carries the measurement interval of the terminal device, enabling the core network device to directly indicate the measurement interval of the terminal device based on the triggered PRS measurement, without sending request information. This avoids the problems of repeatedly requesting measurement intervals or requesting different measurement intervals, improves the accuracy of positioning measurement, reduces positioning latency, and improves positioning efficiency.

[0294] Please see Figure 11 , Figure 11 This is a flowchart illustrating a measurement interval indication method provided in an embodiment of this application. It should be noted that the measurement interval indication method in this embodiment is executed by a terminal device. Figure 11 As shown, the method may include the following steps:

[0295] Step 1101: Receive the measurement interval of the terminal device sent by the core network device. The measurement interval is used for the location reference signal (PRS) measurement.

[0296] The core network equipment can trigger the terminal equipment's measurement and positioning reference signal (PRS) to directly indicate the measurement interval of the terminal equipment.

[0297] Understandably, core network equipment cannot communicate directly with terminal equipment and needs to send the measurement interval to the terminal equipment through access network equipment.

[0298] In some implementations, the terminal device can determine its measurement interval by receiving a second indication message sent by the core network device.

[0299] In some implementations, the core network equipment sends a Long Term Evolution (LTE) Location Protocol (LPP) message to the terminal equipment, wherein the LPP message includes the second indication information.

[0300] In this embodiment of the application, the terminal device can also receive measurement interval configuration information.

[0301] The method for receiving measurement interval configuration information can be implemented in any of the embodiments of this application. The embodiments of this application do not limit this method and will not elaborate further.

[0302] In summary, by receiving the measurement interval of the terminal device sent by the core network device, which is used for positioning reference signal (PRS) measurement, the core network device can directly indicate the measurement interval of the terminal device based on triggering PRS measurement, without sending request information. This avoids the problems of repeatedly requesting measurement intervals or requesting different measurement intervals, improves the accuracy of positioning measurement, reduces positioning latency, and improves positioning efficiency.

[0303] Please see Figure 12 , Figure 12 This is a flowchart illustrating a measurement interval indication method provided in an embodiment of this application. It should be noted that the measurement interval indication method in this embodiment is executed by a terminal device. Figure 12 As shown, the method may include the following steps:

[0304] Step 1201: Receive measurement interval configuration information.

[0305] In the embodiments of this application, step 1201 can be implemented in any of the embodiments of this application. The embodiments of this application do not limit this and will not be described in detail.

[0306] Step 1202: Receive second indication information sent by the core network equipment. This second indication information is used for positioning reference signal (PRS) measurement.

[0307] The core network equipment can respond to the terminal equipment's measurement positioning reference signal (PRS) by triggering the terminal equipment itself, and directly indicate the measurement interval of the terminal equipment to the terminal equipment. The measurement interval is one of at least one measurement interval included in the measurement interval configuration information.

[0308] The terminal device determines the measurement interval based on the received second instruction information.

[0309] Understandably, because core network equipment cannot communicate and interact directly with terminal equipment, it needs to send the second instruction information to the terminal equipment through access network equipment.

[0310] In some implementations, the second indication information is used to indicate the measurement interval identifier of the measurement interval.

[0311] In some implementations, the terminal device receives a Long Term Evolution (LTE) Location Protocol (LPP) message sent by the core network device, wherein the LPP message includes the second indication information.

[0312] Optionally, the LPP message can be LPP Request location information.

[0313] In some implementations, the terminal device receives the second indication information and determines to use the measurement interval indicated by the second indication information to measure the positioning reference signal (PRS).

[0314] In summary, by receiving measurement interval configuration information and receiving second indication information sent by the core network device, which is used for positioning reference signal (PRS) measurement, the core network device can directly indicate the measurement interval of the terminal device based on triggering PRS measurement, without sending request information. This avoids the problems of repeatedly requesting measurement intervals or requesting different measurement intervals, improves the accuracy of positioning measurement, reduces positioning latency, and improves positioning efficiency.

[0315] Corresponding to the measurement interval indication methods provided in the above embodiments, this application also provides a measurement interval indication device. Since the measurement interval indication device provided in this application corresponds to the methods provided in the above embodiments, the implementation of the measurement interval indication method is also applicable to the measurement interval indication device provided in the following embodiments, which will not be described in detail in the following embodiments.

[0316] Please see Figure 13 , Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of a measurement interval indicator device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0317] like Figure 13 As shown, the measurement interval indicating device 1300 includes: a transceiver unit 1310, wherein:

[0318] Transceiver unit 1310 is used to receive measurement interval usage requests;

[0319] The transceiver unit 1310 is further configured to send first indication information to the terminal device according to the measurement interval usage request, wherein the first indication information is used to indicate the measurement interval of the terminal device.

[0320] Optionally, the apparatus further includes: a processing unit, configured to determine measurement interval configuration information; wherein the measurement interval corresponding to the measurement interval use request is one of at least one measurement interval included in the measurement interval configuration information.

[0321] Optionally, the transceiver unit 1310 is specifically configured to: receive a measurement interval usage request sent by the terminal device; and / or receive a measurement interval usage request sent by the core network device.

[0322] Optionally, in response to the different measurement intervals corresponding to the measurement interval usage request sent by the terminal device and the measurement interval usage request sent by the core network device, the measurement interval of the terminal device indicated by the first indication information is the measurement interval corresponding to the measurement interval usage request sent by the terminal device.

[0323] Optionally, the processing unit is specifically configured to: obtain the measurement interval configuration information from the core network device; or, receive first configuration information sent by the core network device and determine the measurement interval configuration information based on the first configuration information.

[0324] Optionally, the first configuration information includes at least one of: positioning reference signal (PRS) configuration information and measurement interval configuration information.

[0325] The measurement interval indication device in this embodiment can receive a measurement interval usage request and send first indication information to the terminal device according to the measurement interval usage request. The first indication information is used to indicate the measurement interval of the terminal device, so that the access network device can determine the measurement interval of the terminal device according to the received measurement interval usage request and indicate it to the terminal device. This avoids the problem of repeatedly requesting the measurement interval or requesting different measurement intervals, improves the accuracy of positioning measurement, reduces positioning latency, and improves positioning efficiency.

[0326] Please see Figure 14 , Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of a measurement interval indicator device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0327] like Figure 14 As shown, the measurement interval indicating device 1400 includes: a transceiver unit 1410, wherein:

[0328] Transceiver unit 1410 is used to send a measurement interval usage request to the access network equipment;

[0329] The measurement interval request is used to determine first indication information, which indicates the measurement interval of the terminal device.

[0330] Optionally, the transceiver unit 1410 is further configured to: send indication information to the terminal device through the access network device, the indication information being used to indicate to the terminal device that the measurement interval has been requested.

[0331] Optionally, the apparatus further includes: a processing unit, configured to determine measurement interval configuration information; wherein the measurement interval corresponding to the measurement interval use request is one of at least one measurement interval included in the measurement interval configuration information.

[0332] Optionally, the transceiver unit 1410 is specifically used to: send a Long Term Evolution (LTE) Location Protocol (LPP) message to a terminal device through an access network device, wherein the LPP message includes the indication information.

[0333] Optionally, the processing unit is specifically configured to: determine the measurement interval configuration information based on at least one of the positioning reference signal (PRS) configuration information, positioning accuracy, and positioning delay requirements; or, obtain the measurement interval configuration information from the access network device.

[0334] The measurement interval indication device in this embodiment can send a measurement interval usage request to the access network device. The measurement interval usage request is used to determine first indication information, which is used to indicate the measurement interval of the terminal device. This allows the access network device to determine the measurement interval of the terminal device based on the received measurement interval usage request and indicate it to the terminal device. This avoids the problems of repeatedly requesting measurement intervals or requesting different measurement intervals, improves the accuracy of positioning measurement, reduces positioning latency, and improves positioning efficiency.

[0335] Please see Figure 15 , Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of a measurement interval indicator device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0336] like Figure 15 As shown, the measurement interval indicating device 1500 includes: a transceiver unit 1510, wherein:

[0337] The transceiver unit 1510 is used to receive first indication information sent by the access network device, the first indication information being used to indicate the measurement interval of the terminal device.

[0338] Optionally, the transceiver unit 1510 is further configured to: send a measurement interval usage request to the access network device.

[0339] Optionally, the transceiver unit 1510 is further configured to: receive indication information sent by the core network device, the indication information being used to indicate that the measurement interval has been requested by the terminal device.

[0340] Optionally, the transceiver unit 1510 is specifically configured to: receive measurement interval configuration information; the measurement interval corresponding to the measurement interval use request is one of at least one measurement interval included in the measurement interval configuration information.

[0341] Optionally, the transceiver unit 1510 is specifically used to: receive a Long Term Evolution (LTE) Location Protocol (LPP) message sent by the core network device, wherein the LPP message includes the indication information.

[0342] Optionally, the transceiver unit 1510 is specifically configured to: receive measurement interval configuration information sent by the access network device via Radio Resource Control (RRC) messages; or, receive measurement interval configuration information sent by the core network device via Long Term Evolution (LTE) Location Protocol (LPP) messages.

[0343] The measurement interval indication device in this embodiment can receive first indication information sent by the access network device. This first indication information is used to indicate the measurement interval of the terminal device, so that the access network device can determine the measurement interval of the terminal device according to the received measurement interval usage request and indicate it to the terminal device. This avoids the problem of repeatedly requesting measurement intervals or requesting different measurement intervals, improves the accuracy of positioning measurement, reduces positioning latency, and improves positioning efficiency.

[0344] Please see Figure 16 , Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of a measurement interval indicator device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0345] like Figure 16 As shown, the measurement interval indicating device 1600 includes: a transceiver unit 1610, wherein:

[0346] The transceiver unit 1610 is used for core network equipment to trigger positioning reference signal (PRS) measurement and send the measurement interval of the terminal equipment to the terminal equipment.

[0347] Optionally, the transceiver unit is specifically used to: send second indication information to the terminal device, the second indication information carrying the measurement interval of the terminal device.

[0348] Optionally, the apparatus further includes: a processing unit, configured to determine measurement interval configuration information; wherein the measurement interval of the terminal device is one of at least one measurement interval included in the measurement interval configuration information.

[0349] Optionally, the transceiver unit 1610 is specifically used to: send a Long Term Evolution (LTE) Location Protocol (LPP) message to the terminal device, wherein the LPP message includes the second indication information.

[0350] Optionally, the processing unit is specifically configured to: determine the measurement interval configuration information based on at least one of the positioning reference signal (PRS) configuration information, positioning accuracy, and positioning delay requirements; or, obtain the measurement interval configuration information from the access network device.

[0351] The measurement interval indication device in this embodiment can trigger the Positioning Reference Signal (PRS) measurement by the core network device and send the measurement interval of the terminal device to the terminal device. This allows the core network device to directly indicate the measurement interval of the terminal device based on the triggered PRS measurement, without sending request information. This avoids the problems of repeatedly requesting measurement intervals or requesting different measurement intervals, improves the accuracy of positioning measurement, reduces positioning latency, and improves positioning efficiency.

[0352] Please see Figure 17 , Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of a measurement interval indicator device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0353] like Figure 17 As shown, the measurement interval indicating device 1700 includes: a transceiver unit 1710, wherein:

[0354] The transceiver unit 1710 is used to receive the measurement interval of the terminal device sent by the core network device, the measurement interval being used for positioning reference signal (PRS) measurement.

[0355] Optionally, the transceiver unit 1710 is specifically configured to: receive a Long Term Evolution (LTE) Location Protocol (LPP) message sent by the core network device, wherein the LPP message includes the measurement interval.

[0356] The measurement interval indication device in this embodiment can receive the measurement interval of the terminal device sent by the core network device. The measurement interval is used for positioning reference signal (PRS) measurement. This allows the core network device to directly indicate the measurement interval of the terminal device based on triggering PRS measurement, without sending request information. This avoids the problems of repeatedly requesting measurement intervals or requesting different measurement intervals, improves the accuracy of positioning measurement, reduces positioning latency, and improves positioning efficiency.

[0357] To implement the above embodiments, this application also proposes a communication device, including: a processor and a memory, wherein the memory stores a computer program, and the processor executes the computer program stored in the memory to cause the device to perform... Figures 2 to 3 The method shown in the embodiment.

[0358] To implement the above embodiments, this application also proposes a communication device, including: a processor and a memory, wherein the memory stores a computer program, and the processor executes the computer program stored in the memory to cause the device to perform... Figures 4 to 5 The method shown in the embodiment, or the execution Figures 9 to 10 The method shown in the embodiment.

[0359] To implement the above embodiments, this application also proposes a communication device, including: a processor and a memory, wherein the memory stores a computer program, and the processor executes the computer program stored in the memory to cause the device to perform... Figures 6 to 8 The method shown in the embodiment, or the execution Figures 11 to 12 The method shown in the embodiment.

[0360] To implement the above embodiments, this application also proposes a communication device, including: a processor and an interface circuit, wherein the interface circuit is used to receive code instructions and transmit them to the processor, and the processor is used to execute the code instructions to perform... Figures 2 to 3 The method shown in the embodiment.

[0361] To implement the above embodiments, this application also proposes a communication device, including: a processor and an interface circuit, wherein the interface circuit is used to receive code instructions and transmit them to the processor, and the processor is used to execute the code instructions to perform... Figures 4 to 5 The method shown in the embodiment, or the execution Figures 9 to 10 The method shown in the embodiment.

[0362] To implement the above embodiments, this application also proposes a communication device, including: a processor and an interface circuit, wherein the interface circuit is used to receive code instructions and transmit them to the processor, and the processor is used to execute the code instructions to perform... Figures 6 to 8 The method shown in the embodiment, or the execution Figures 11 to 12 The method shown in the embodiment.

[0363] Please see Figure 18 , Figure 18 This is a schematic diagram of another measurement interval indicating device provided in this embodiment. The measurement interval indicating device 1800 can be a network device, a terminal device, a chip, chip system, or processor that supports the network device in implementing the above methods, or a chip, chip system, or processor that supports the terminal device in implementing the above methods. This device can be used to implement the methods described in the above method embodiments, and for details, please refer to the description in the above method embodiments.

[0364] The measurement interval indicating device 1800 may include one or more processors 1801. The processor 1801 may be a general-purpose processor or a dedicated processor, such as a baseband processor or a central processing unit (CPU). The baseband processor can be used to process communication protocols and communication data, while the CPU can be used to control the measurement interval indicating device (e.g., a base station, baseband chip, terminal equipment, terminal equipment chip, DU or CU, etc.), execute computer programs, and process data from the computer programs.

[0365] Optionally, the measurement interval indicating device 1800 may further include one or more memories 1802, on which a computer program 1803 may be stored. The processor 1801 executes the computer program 1803 to cause the measurement interval indicating device 1800 to perform the method described in the above method embodiments. The computer program 1803 may be embedded in the processor 1801, in which case the processor 1801 may be implemented in hardware.

[0366] Optionally, data may also be stored in the memory 1802. The measurement interval indicator 1800 and the memory 1802 may be configured separately or integrated together.

[0367] Optionally, the measurement interval indication device 1800 may also include a transceiver 1805 and an antenna 1806. The transceiver 1805 may be referred to as a transceiver unit, transceiver, or transceiver circuit, etc., and is used to implement the transmission and reception functions. The transceiver 1805 may include a receiver and a transmitter. The receiver may be referred to as a receiver or receiving circuit, etc., and is used to implement the receiving function; the transmitter may be referred to as a transmitter or transmitting circuit, etc., and is used to implement the transmitting function.

[0368] Optionally, the measurement interval indicating device 1800 may further include one or more interface circuits 1807. The interface circuit 1807 is used to receive code instructions and transmit them to the processor 1801. The processor 1801 executes the code instructions to cause the measurement interval indicating device 1800 to perform the method described in the above method embodiments.

[0369] In one implementation, the processor 1801 may include a transceiver for implementing receive and transmit functions. For example, the transceiver may be a transceiver circuit, an interface, or an interface circuit. The transceiver circuit, interface, or interface circuit for implementing receive and transmit functions may be separate or integrated. The aforementioned transceiver circuit, interface, or interface circuit can be used for reading and writing code / data, or it can be used for transmitting or relaying signals.

[0370] In one implementation, the measurement interval indication device 1800 may include circuitry capable of transmitting, receiving, or communicating functions as described in the aforementioned method embodiments. The processor and transceiver described in this disclosure can be implemented on integrated circuits (ICs), analog ICs, radio frequency integrated circuits (RFICs), mixed-signal ICs, application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), printed circuit boards (PCBs), electronic devices, etc. The processor and transceiver can also be manufactured using various IC process technologies, such as complementary metal oxide semiconductors (CMOS), n-metal-oxide-semiconductor (NMOS), positive channel metal oxide semiconductors (PMOS), bipolar junction transistors (BJTs), bipolar CMOS (BiCMOS), silicon germanium (SiGe), gallium arsenide (GaAs), etc.

[0371] The measurement interval indicating device described in the above embodiments can be a network device or a terminal device, but the scope of the measurement interval indicating device described in this disclosure is not limited thereto, and the structure of the measurement interval indicating device can be unrestricted. Figures 13 to 17 The measurement interval indicator can be a standalone device or part of a larger device. For example, the measurement interval indicator could be:

[0372] (1) Independent integrated circuit IC, or chip, or chip system or subsystem;

[0373] (2) A collection of one or more ICs, optionally including storage components for storing data and computer programs;

[0374] (3) ASIC, such as modem;

[0375] (4) Modules that can be embedded in other devices;

[0376] (5) Receivers, terminal equipment, smart terminal equipment, cellular phones, wireless equipment, handheld devices, mobile units, vehicle-mounted equipment, network equipment, cloud equipment, artificial intelligence equipment, etc.

[0377] (6) Others, etc.

[0378] For cases where the measurement interval indicator can be a chip or a chip system, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 19 The diagram shows the structure of the chip. Figure 19 The chip shown includes a processor 1901 and an interface 1902. There can be one or more processors 1901, and multiple interfaces 1902.

[0379] For cases where the chip is used to implement the functions of the network device in the embodiments of this disclosure:

[0380] Interface 1902 is used for code instructions and their transmission to the processor;

[0381] Processor 1901 is used to run code instructions to perform tasks such as Figures 2 to 3 The method, or execution such Figures 4 to 5 The method, or execution such Figures 9 to 10 The method.

[0382] Regarding the case where the chip is used to implement the functions of the terminal device in the embodiments of this disclosure:

[0383] Interface 1902 is used for code instructions and their transmission to the processor;

[0384] Processor 1901 is used to run code instructions to perform tasks such as Figures 6 to 8 The method, or execution such Figures 11 to 12 The method.

[0385] Optionally, the chip also includes a memory 1903, which is used to store necessary computer programs and data.

[0386] Those skilled in the art will also understand that the various illustrative logical blocks and steps listed in the embodiments of this disclosure can be implemented by electronic hardware, computer software, or a combination of both. Whether such functionality is implemented in hardware or software depends on the specific application and the overall system design requirements. Those skilled in the art can implement the functionality using various methods for each specific application, but such implementation should not be construed as exceeding the scope of protection of the embodiments of this disclosure.

[0387] This disclosure also provides a communication system, which includes the aforementioned... Figures 12 to 17 The embodiments include a measurement interval indication device as a terminal device and a measurement interval indication device as a network device; alternatively, the system may include the aforementioned... Figure 18 The embodiments include a measurement interval indication device as a terminal device and a measurement interval indication device as a network device.

[0388] This disclosure also provides a readable storage medium having instructions stored thereon that, when executed by a computer, implement the functions of any of the above method embodiments.

[0389] This disclosure also provides a computer program product that, when executed by a computer, implements the functions of any of the above method embodiments.

[0390] In the above embodiments, implementation can be achieved, in whole or in part, through software, hardware, firmware, or any combination thereof. When implemented in software, it can be implemented, in whole or in part, as a computer program product. A computer program product includes one or more computer programs. When a computer program is loaded and executed on a computer, it generates, in whole or in part, the flow or function according to the embodiments of this disclosure. The computer can be a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer, a computer network, or other programmable device. The computer program can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium or transferred from one computer-readable storage medium to another. For example, a computer program can be transferred from one website, computer, server, or data center to another via wired (e.g., coaxial cable, fiber optic, digital subscriber line (DSL)) or wireless (e.g., infrared, wireless, microwave, etc.) means. The computer-readable storage medium can be any available medium that a computer can access or a data storage device such as a server or data center that integrates one or more available media. The available media can be magnetic media (e.g., floppy disks, hard disks, magnetic tapes), optical media (e.g., high-density digital video discs (DVDs)), or semiconductor media (e.g., solid-state disks (SSDs)).

[0391] Those skilled in the art will understand that the various numerical designations such as "first," "second," etc., used in this disclosure are merely for the convenience of description and are not intended to limit the scope of the embodiments of this disclosure, nor do they indicate the order of events.

[0392] At least one of the features described in this disclosure can also be described as one or more, and multiple features can be two, three, four or more, and this disclosure does not impose any limitations. In the embodiments of this disclosure, for a technical feature, the technical features in that technical feature are distinguished by "first", "second", "third", "A", "B", "C" and "D", etc., and there is no sequential order or size order among the technical features described by "first", "second", "third", "A", "B", "C" and "D".

[0393] The correspondences shown in the tables of this disclosure can be configured or predefined. The values ​​of the information in each table are merely examples and can be configured to other values; this disclosure is not limiting. When configuring the correspondences between information and parameters, it is not necessarily required to configure all the correspondences shown in each table. For example, the correspondences shown in some rows of the tables in this disclosure may not be configured. Furthermore, appropriate modifications and adjustments can be made based on the above tables, such as splitting, merging, etc. The names of the parameters shown in the headers of the above tables can also use other names that the communication device can understand, and the values ​​or representations of the parameters can also be other values ​​or representations that the communication device can understand. In the implementation of the above tables, other data structures can also be used, such as arrays, queues, containers, stacks, linear lists, pointers, linked lists, trees, graphs, structures, classes, heaps, hash tables, or hash tables, etc.

[0394] The predefined terms in this disclosure can be understood as defined, predefined, stored, pre-stored, pre-negotiated, pre-configured, solidified, or pre-burned.

[0395] Those skilled in the art will recognize that the units and algorithm steps of the various examples described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented in electronic hardware, or a combination of computer software and electronic hardware. Whether these functions are implemented in hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Those skilled in the art can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered beyond the scope of this disclosure.

[0396] Those skilled in the art will understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working processes of the systems, devices, and units described above can be referred to the corresponding processes in the foregoing method embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0397] It should be understood that the various forms of processes shown above can be used to reorder, add, or delete steps. For example, the steps described in the embodiments of this disclosure can be executed in parallel, sequentially, or in different orders, as long as the desired result of the technical solution disclosed in this invention can be achieved, and this is not limited herein.

[0398] The specific embodiments described above do not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of this invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that various modifications, combinations, sub-combinations, and substitutions can be made according to design requirements and other factors. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this invention should be included within the scope of protection of this invention.

Claims

1. A method for indicating measurement intervals, characterized in that, The method is executed by an access network device, and the method includes: Receive the first configuration information sent by the core network equipment; Based on the first configuration information, the measurement interval configuration information is determined. The measurement interval configuration information includes configuration information for at least one measurement interval, and a measurement interval identifier corresponding to the configuration information of each measurement interval. The measurement interval identifier is used to distinguish measurement intervals with different configurations. The measurement interval configuration information is sent to the terminal device via Radio Resource Control (RRC) messages; The terminal device receives a measurement interval usage request sent via a Media Access Control Layer (MAC) CE; and / or receives a measurement interval usage request sent via a New Radio Positioning Protocol (NRPPa) message from a core network device; wherein the measurement interval usage request sent by the terminal device is used to request or deactivate one of the at least one measurement interval. Send a first indication message to the terminal device, the first indication message being used to indicate the measurement interval identifier of the measurement interval of the terminal device.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The measurement interval configuration information is used to pre-configure the measurement interval of the terminal device.

3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The measurement interval usage request sent by the terminal device includes the measurement interval identifier of the measurement interval requested or deactivated by the terminal device.

4. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first configuration information includes: Positioning Reference Signal (PRS) configuration information.

5. A method for indicating measurement intervals, characterized in that, The method is executed by a core network device, and the method includes: Send first configuration information to the access network device. The first configuration information is used by the access network device to determine measurement interval configuration information, so that the access network device sends the measurement interval configuration information to the terminal device. The measurement interval configuration information includes configuration information of at least one measurement interval, and a measurement interval identifier corresponding to the configuration information of each measurement interval. The measurement interval identifier is used to distinguish measurement intervals with different configurations. A measurement interval usage request is sent to the access network device via a New Radio Positioning Protocol (NRPPa) message, so that the access network device sends first indication information to the terminal device. The first indication information is used to indicate the measurement interval identifier of the measurement interval of the terminal device.

6. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first configuration information includes: Positioning Reference Signal (PRS) configuration information.

7. The method according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that, The measurement interval configuration information is used to pre-configure the measurement interval of the terminal device.

8. A method for indicating measurement intervals, characterized in that, The method is executed by a terminal device, and the method includes: The device receives measurement interval configuration information sent by the access network device. The measurement interval configuration information is determined by the access network device based on the first configuration information sent by the core network device. The measurement interval configuration information includes configuration information for at least one measurement interval and a measurement interval identifier corresponding to the configuration information of each measurement interval. The measurement interval identifier is used to distinguish measurement intervals with different configurations. A measurement interval usage request is sent to the access network device through the Media Access Control Layer Control Element (MAC CE); wherein the measurement interval usage request is used to request or deactivate one of the at least one measurement interval; The terminal device receives a first indication message sent by the access network device, the first indication message being used to indicate the measurement interval identifier of the measurement interval of the terminal device.

9. The method according to claim 8, characterized in that, The measurement interval configuration information is used to pre-configure the measurement interval of the terminal device.

10. The method according to claim 8, characterized in that, The measurement interval usage request includes the measurement interval identifier of the measurement interval requested or deactivated by the terminal device.

11. A measuring interval indicating device, characterized in that, The device includes: The transceiver unit is used to receive the first configuration information sent by the core network equipment. The processing unit is configured to determine the measurement interval configuration information based on the first configuration information. The measurement interval configuration information includes configuration information for at least one measurement interval and a measurement interval identifier corresponding to the configuration information of each measurement interval. The measurement interval identifier is used to distinguish measurement intervals with different configurations. The transceiver unit is also used to send the measurement interval configuration information to the terminal device; The transceiver unit is further configured to receive a measurement interval usage request sent by the terminal device through a Media Access Control Layer Control Element (MAC CE); and / or, to receive a measurement interval usage request sent by the core network device through a New Radio Positioning Protocol (NRPPa) message; wherein the measurement interval usage request sent by the terminal device is used to request or deactivate one of the at least one measurement interval; The transceiver unit is further configured to send first indication information to the terminal device, the first indication information being used to indicate the measurement interval identifier of the measurement interval of the terminal device.

12. The apparatus according to claim 11, characterized in that, The measurement interval configuration information is used to pre-configure the measurement interval of the terminal device.

13. The apparatus according to claim 11 or 12, characterized in that, The measurement interval usage request sent by the terminal device includes the measurement interval identifier of the measurement interval requested or deactivated by the terminal device.

14. The apparatus according to claim 11, characterized in that, The first configuration information includes: Positioning Reference Signal (PRS) configuration information.

15. A measuring interval indicating device, characterized in that, The device includes: A transceiver unit is configured to send first configuration information to an access network device. The first configuration information is used by the access network device to determine measurement interval configuration information, so that the access network device sends the measurement interval configuration information to a terminal device. The measurement interval configuration information includes configuration information for at least one measurement interval, and a measurement interval identifier corresponding to the configuration information of each measurement interval. The measurement interval identifier is used to distinguish measurement intervals with different configurations. The transceiver unit is further configured to send a measurement interval usage request to the access network device via a New Radio Positioning Protocol (NRPPa) message, so that the access network device sends first indication information to the terminal device, wherein the first indication information is used to indicate the measurement interval identifier of the measurement interval of the terminal device.

16. The apparatus according to claim 15, characterized in that, The first configuration information includes: Positioning Reference Signal (PRS) configuration information.

17. The apparatus according to claim 15 or 16, characterized in that, The measurement interval configuration information is used to pre-configure the measurement interval of the terminal device.

18. A measuring interval indicating device, characterized in that, The device includes: The transceiver unit is used to receive measurement interval configuration information sent by the access network device. The measurement interval configuration information is determined by the access network device based on the first configuration information sent by the core network device. The measurement interval configuration information includes configuration information for at least one measurement interval and a measurement interval identifier corresponding to the configuration information of each measurement interval. The measurement interval identifier is used to distinguish measurement intervals with different configurations. The transceiver unit is further configured to send a measurement interval usage request to the access network device via a Media Access Control Layer Control Element (MAC CE); wherein the measurement interval usage request is used to request or deactivate one of the at least one measurement interval. The transceiver unit is further configured to receive first indication information sent by the access network device, wherein the first indication information is used to indicate the measurement interval identifier of the measurement interval of the terminal device.

19. The apparatus according to claim 18, characterized in that, The measurement interval configuration information is used to pre-configure the measurement interval of the terminal device.

20. The apparatus according to claim 18, characterized in that, The measurement interval usage request includes the measurement interval identifier of the measurement interval requested or deactivated by the terminal device.

21. A communication device, characterized in that, The device includes a processor and a memory, the memory storing a computer program, the processor executing the computer program stored in the memory to cause the device to perform the method as described in any one of claims 1 to 4.

22. A communication device, characterized in that, The device includes a processor and a memory, the memory storing a computer program, the processor executing the computer program stored in the memory to cause the device to perform the method as described in any one of claims 5 to 7.

23. A communication device, characterized in that, The device includes a processor and a memory, the memory storing a computer program, the processor executing the computer program stored in the memory to cause the device to perform the method as described in any one of claims 8 to 10.

24. A communication device, characterized in that, include: Processor and interface circuitry; The interface circuit is used to receive code instructions and transmit them to the processor; The processor is configured to run the code instructions to perform the method as described in any one of claims 1 to 4.

25. A communication device, characterized in that, include: Processor and interface circuitry; The interface circuit is used to receive code instructions and transmit them to the processor; The processor is configured to run the code instructions to perform the method as described in any one of claims 5 to 7.

26. A communication device, characterized in that, include: Processor and interface circuitry; The interface circuit is used to receive code instructions and transmit them to the processor; The processor is configured to run the code instructions to perform the method as described in any one of claims 8 to 10.

27. A computer-readable storage medium for storing instructions that, when executed, cause the method of any one of claims 1 to 4 to be implemented.

28. A computer-readable storage medium for storing instructions that, when executed, cause the method of any one of claims 5 to 7 to be implemented.

29. A computer-readable storage medium for storing instructions that, when executed, cause the method of any one of claims 8 to 10 to be implemented.

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