Information configuration method / apparatus / device and storage medium

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an information configuration method / apparatus / device and storage medium, belonging to the technical field of communication. The method comprises: determining, based on the configuration of a network side device, at least one set of available measurement gap configuration and / or the association between each set of available measurement gap configuration and a parameter used for indicating a specific to-be-measured cell. The method provided by the present disclosure can be applied to the measurement of multiple different to-be-measured cells and has a small signaling overhead.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of communication technology, and in particular to an information configuration method / apparatus / device and storage medium. Background Technology

[0002] In NTN (Non-Terrestrial Networks) systems, UEs (User Equipment) typically need to measure neighboring cells. However, in NTN systems, different neighboring cells may correspond to different satellites. Because the distances between different satellites and the UE vary, the transmission delay when the UE receives signals from different neighboring cells can be significant. Therefore, multiple different measurement gap configurations are needed to adapt to the measurement of signals from different neighboring cells.

[0003] In related technologies, multiple parallel measurement gap configurations are directly configured for the UE. However, these technologies only support a maximum of two identical measurement gap configurations, limiting the number of configurable configurations and making them unsuitable for measuring multiple different cells. Furthermore, the method of "directly configuring multiple parallel measurement gap configurations" in these technologies incurs significant signaling overhead. Additionally, the rapid movement of satellites causes the corresponding cells to move quickly, resulting in real-time changes in transmission delay differences between cells. Consequently, the measurement gap configurations need to be updated constantly (i.e., multiple parallel measurement gap configurations need to be continuously updated), further increasing signaling overhead. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The information configuration method / apparatus / device and storage medium disclosed herein are intended to solve the technical problem that the measurement gap configuration configured in related technologies cannot be applied to the measurement of multiple different cells to be measured, and that the signaling consumption is large.

[0005] The information configuration method proposed in one embodiment of this disclosure, applied to a UE, includes:

[0006] Based on the configuration of the network-side devices, determine at least one set of available measurement gap configurations, and / or, the association between each set of available measurement gap configurations and the parameters used to indicate a specific measurement.

[0007] Another embodiment of this disclosure proposes an information configuration method applied to a network-side device, including:

[0008] Configure at least one set of available measurement gap configurations for the UE, and / or, the association between each set of available measurement gap configurations and the parameters used to indicate a specific measurement to be measured.

[0009] Another aspect of this disclosure provides an information configuration apparatus, including:

[0010] The determination module is used to determine, based on the configuration of the network-side devices, at least one set of available measurement gap configurations, and / or, the association between each set of available measurement gap configurations and a parameter used to indicate a specific measurement to be measured.

[0011] Another aspect of this disclosure provides an information configuration apparatus, including:

[0012] The configuration module is used to configure at least one set of available measurement gap configurations for the UE, and / or the association between each set of available measurement gap configurations and parameters used to indicate a specific measurement to be measured.

[0013] Another aspect of this disclosure 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 method as described in the preceding aspect of the embodiment.

[0014] Another aspect of this disclosure 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 method proposed in the other aspect of the above embodiment.

[0015] Another aspect of this disclosure provides a communication device, comprising: a processor and an interface circuit;

[0016] The interface circuit is used to receive code instructions and transmit them to the processor;

[0017] The processor is configured to run the code instructions to perform the method as proposed in one aspect of the embodiments.

[0018] Another aspect of this disclosure provides a communication device, comprising: a processor and an interface circuit;

[0019] The interface circuit is used to receive code instructions and transmit them to the processor;

[0020] The processor is configured to run the code instructions to perform the method as proposed in another embodiment.

[0021] Another aspect of this disclosure provides a computer-readable storage medium for storing instructions that, when executed, cause the method described in one aspect of the disclosure to be implemented.

[0022] Another aspect of this disclosure provides a computer-readable storage medium for storing instructions that, when executed, cause the method as described in another aspect of this disclosure to be implemented.

[0023] In summary, in the information configuration method / apparatus / device and storage medium provided in this disclosure, the UE determines at least one set of available measurement gap configurations based on the configuration of the network-side equipment, and / or the association between each set of available measurement gap configurations and parameters used to indicate a specific measurement target. Subsequently, measurements can be performed on the corresponding cell or frequency point based on the at least one set of available measurement gap configurations and the association. Specifically, in this disclosure, the UE determines at least one set of available measurement gap configurations based on at least one measurement gap offset configured by the network-side equipment. Therefore, in this disclosure, multiple sets of available measurement gap configurations can be obtained by configuring only multiple measurement gap offsets, resulting in lower signaling overhead. Furthermore, since there is no limit to the number of configurations for the measurement gap offset, a larger number of available measurement gap configurations can be obtained, making it applicable to measurements of multiple different cells or frequencies to be measured. Attached Figure Description

[0024] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this disclosure will become apparent and readily understood from the following description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0025] Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating an information configuration method provided in one embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating an information configuration method provided in another embodiment of this disclosure;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating an information configuration method provided in yet another embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0028] Figure 4 A flowchart illustrating an information configuration method provided in yet another embodiment of this disclosure;

[0029] Figure 5 A flowchart illustrating an information configuration method provided in yet another embodiment of this disclosure;

[0030] Figure 6 A flowchart illustrating an information configuration method provided in yet another embodiment of this disclosure;

[0031] Figure 7 A flowchart illustrating an information configuration method provided in yet another embodiment of this disclosure;

[0032] Figure 8aA flowchart illustrating an information configuration method provided in yet another embodiment of this disclosure;

[0033] Figure 8b A flowchart illustrating an information configuration method provided in yet another embodiment of this disclosure;

[0034] Figure 9 A flowchart illustrating an information configuration method provided in yet another embodiment of this disclosure;

[0035] Figure 10 A flowchart illustrating an information configuration method provided in yet another embodiment of this disclosure;

[0036] Figure 11 A flowchart illustrating an information configuration method provided in yet another embodiment of this disclosure;

[0037] Figure 12 A flowchart illustrating an information configuration method provided in yet another embodiment of this disclosure;

[0038] Figure 13 A flowchart illustrating an information configuration method provided in yet another embodiment of this disclosure;

[0039] Figure 14 A flowchart illustrating an information configuration method provided in yet another embodiment of this disclosure;

[0040] Figure 15 A flowchart illustrating an information configuration method provided in yet another embodiment of this disclosure;

[0041] Figure 16a A flowchart illustrating an information configuration method provided in yet another embodiment of this disclosure;

[0042] Figure 16b A flowchart illustrating an information configuration method provided in yet another embodiment of this disclosure;

[0043] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an information configuration device provided in one embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0044] Figure 18 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an information configuration device provided in another embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0045] Figure 19 This is a block diagram of a user equipment provided in one embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0046] Figure 20 This is a block diagram of a network-side device provided in one embodiment of the present disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0047] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numerals in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with those of this disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of the embodiments of this disclosure as detailed in the appended claims.

[0048] The terminology used in this disclosure is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure. The singular forms “a” and “the” as used in this disclosure 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 and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0049] It should be understood that although the terms first, second, third, etc., may be used to describe various information in embodiments of this disclosure, such information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish information of the same type from one another. For example, first information may also be referred to as second information without departing from the scope of embodiments of this disclosure, and similarly, second information may also be referred to as first information. Depending on the context, the words “if” and “suppose” as used herein may be interpreted as “when”, “when”, or “in response to a determination”.

[0050] The information configuration method, apparatus, device, and storage medium provided in the embodiments of this disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0051] Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating an information configuration method provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. The method is executed by the UE, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the information configuration method may include the following steps:

[0052] Step 101: Determine at least one set of available measurement gap configurations based on the configuration of the network-side devices, and / or, the association between each set of available measurement gap configurations and the parameters used to indicate a specific measurement to be measured.

[0053] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the UE can be a device that provides voice and / or data connectivity to a user. The terminal device can communicate with one or more core networks via a RAN (Radio Access Network). The UE can be an IoT terminal, such as a sensor device, a mobile phone (or "cellular" phone), or a computer with an IoT terminal. For example, it can be a fixed, portable, pocket-sized, handheld, computer-embedded, or vehicle-mounted device. Examples include a station (STA), subscriber unit, subscriber station, mobile station, mobile terminal, remote station, access point, remote terminal, access terminal, user terminal, or user agent. Alternatively, the UE can be a device from an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). Alternatively, the UE can be a vehicle-mounted device, such as a vehicle computer with wireless communication capabilities, or a wireless terminal connected to an external vehicle computer. Alternatively, the UE can be a roadside device, such as a street light, traffic light, or other roadside device with wireless communication capabilities.

[0054] Furthermore, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the aforementioned specific parameter to be measured may include at least one of the following:

[0055] The object being measured;

[0056] The frequency to be measured;

[0057] The area to be measured;

[0058] Satellite to be measured;

[0059] SMTC (Synchronization Signal Block Measurement Timing Configuration) configuration.

[0060] Furthermore, in one embodiment of this disclosure, at least one set of available measurement gap configurations and the association between each set of available measurement gap configurations and a specific parameter to be measured can be determined based on the configuration of the network-side device.

[0061] In another embodiment of this disclosure, at least one set of available measurement gap configurations may be determined based on the configuration of the network-side devices.

[0062] Furthermore, the methods described above, namely "determining at least one set of available measurement gap configurations based on the configuration of network-side devices and the association between each set of available measurement gap configurations and a specific parameter to be measured" and "determining only one set of available measurement gap configurations based on the configuration of network-side devices," will be described in detail in subsequent embodiments.

[0063] Furthermore, it should be noted that in one embodiment of this disclosure, the above-mentioned available measurement gap configuration may be a configuration for per-UE gap. In another embodiment of this disclosure, the above-mentioned available measurement gap configuration may be a configuration for per-FR gap.

[0064] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the configuration of perFRgap includes a gap configuration for FR1 and a gap configuration for FR2.

[0065] In summary, in the information configuration method provided in this disclosure, the UE determines at least one set of available measurement gap configurations based on the configuration of the network-side equipment, and / or the association between each set of available measurement gap configurations and parameters used to indicate a specific measurement target. Subsequently, measurements can be performed on the corresponding cell or frequency point based on the at least one set of available measurement gap configurations and the association relationships. Specifically, in this disclosure, the UE determines at least one set of available measurement gap configurations based on at least one measurement gap offset configured by the network-side equipment. Therefore, in this disclosure, multiple sets of available measurement gap configurations can be obtained by configuring only multiple measurement gap offsets, resulting in lower signaling overhead. Furthermore, since there is no limit to the number of configurations for the measurement gap offset, a larger number of available measurement gap configurations can be obtained, making it applicable to measurements of multiple different cells or frequencies to be measured.

[0066] Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating an information configuration method provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure. The method is executed by a UE, wherein... Figure 2 The method shown is used to determine at least one set of available measurement gap configurations, and the association between each available measurement gap configuration and a specific parameter to be measured, such as... Figure 2 As shown, the information configuration method may include the following steps:

[0067] Step 201: Obtain the first configuration information sent by the network-side device.

[0068] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the first configuration information may include at least one measurement gap offset and a specific parameter to be measured associated with each measurement gap offset; or it may include at least one measurement gap offset identifier and a specific parameter to be measured associated with each measurement gap offset identifier; or it may include at least one measurement gap offset identifier and an identifier of the specific parameter to be measured associated with each measurement gap offset; or it may include at least one measurement gap offset identifier and an identifier of the specific parameter to be measured associated with each measurement gap offset identifier.

[0069] It should be noted that, in one embodiment of this disclosure, when the first configuration information includes multiple measurement gap offsets, the multiple measurement gap offsets can be sent in list form.

[0070] Furthermore, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the aforementioned specific parameter to be measured may include at least one of the following:

[0071] The object being measured;

[0072] The frequency to be measured;

[0073] The area to be measured;

[0074] Satellite to be measured;

[0075] SMTC configuration.

[0076] It should be noted that, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the aforementioned measurement gap offset and the specific parameter to be measured can have a one-to-one association, meaning one measurement gap offset is associated with one specific parameter to be measured. In another embodiment of this disclosure, the aforementioned measurement gap offset and the specific parameter to be measured can have a one-to-many association, meaning one measurement gap offset is associated with multiple specific parameters to be measured, and these multiple specific parameters to be measured can be represented in list form. In yet another embodiment of this disclosure, the aforementioned measurement gap offset and the specific parameter to be measured can have a many-to-one association, meaning multiple measurement gap offsets are associated with one specific parameter to be measured, and these multiple measurement gap offsets can be represented in list form.

[0077] Furthermore, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the aforementioned "association relationship between measurement gap offset identifier and specific parameter to be measured" is similar to the "association relationship between measurement gap offset and specific parameter to be measured." Therefore, the association between the measurement gap offset identifier and the specific parameter to be measured can be one-to-one, meaning one measurement gap offset identifier is associated with one specific parameter to be measured. In another embodiment of this disclosure, the association between the measurement gap offset identifier and the specific parameter to be measured can be one-to-many, meaning one measurement gap offset identifier is associated with multiple specific parameters to be measured, and these multiple specific parameters to be measured can be represented in list form. In yet another embodiment of this disclosure, the association between the measurement gap offset identifier and the specific parameter to be measured can be many-to-one, meaning multiple measurement gap offset identifiers are associated with one specific parameter to be measured, and these multiple measurement gap offset identifiers can be represented in list form.

[0078] Furthermore, the "association relationship between the measurement gap offset identifier and the identifier of the specific parameter to be measured" and the "association relationship between the measurement gap offset and the identifier of the specific parameter to be measured" are similar to the above-mentioned association relationships, and will not be described in detail here.

[0079] Furthermore, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the aforementioned first configuration information may be configured in the measurement gap configuration, which may include, but is not limited to, the IE (Information Element) or parameters or RRC (Radio Resource Control) messages or domains of MeasConfig, MeasGapConfig, GapConfig, etc.

[0080] Furthermore, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the first configuration information can be configured in the gap configuration in the following manner:

[0081] The first parameter includes one or more of the following: the measured gap offset, the measured gap offset identifier, and the corresponding association relationship.

[0082] Multiple first parameters can be included in a first list, and this first list can be included in the above measurement gap configuration.

[0083] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the association relationship in the first parameter can be the identifier of one or a group of specific parameters to be measured or a specific parameter to be measured corresponding to the measurement gap offset in the first parameter.

[0084] For example, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the association in the first parameter can be one or a group of measurement objects or the identifier of the measurement object corresponding to the measurement gap offset in the first parameter.

[0085] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the identifier of a specific set of parameters to be measured or the specific parameters to be measured can be represented by a list.

[0086] Furthermore, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the aforementioned first list can be used to configure the measurement gap offset of perUE or perFR and the corresponding association.

[0087] Step 202: Based on the existing measurement gap configuration and the first configuration information, determine at least one set of available measurement gap configurations, and the association between each set of available measurement gap configurations and the specific parameter to be measured.

[0088] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the aforementioned original measurement gap configuration may include, but is not limited to, one or more of the following: measurement gap length, measurement gap period, measurement gap timing advance, and measurement gap offset.

[0089] Furthermore, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the method for determining at least one set of available measurement gap configurations and the association between each set of available measurement gap configurations and a specific parameter to be measured based on the original measurement gap configuration and the first configuration information may specifically include the following steps:

[0090] Step a: Determine at least one set of available measurement gap configurations based on the original measurement gap configuration and the different measurement gap offsets in the first configuration information.

[0091] Specifically, in one embodiment of this disclosure, at least one set of usable measurement gap configurations can be obtained by using each measurement gap offset on the basis of the original measurement gap configuration.

[0092] It should be noted that, in one embodiment of this disclosure, when performing step a above, different measurement gap offsets in the first configuration information and the measurement gap offsets in the original measurement gap configuration can be used to obtain at least one set of usable measurement gap configurations based on the length of the measurement gap, the period of the measurement gap, and the advance of the measurement gap timing in the original measurement gap configuration.

[0093] For example, in one embodiment of this disclosure, assuming that the first configuration information includes two measurement gap offsets and the original measurement gap configuration includes one measurement gap offset, then three sets of usable measurement gap configurations can be obtained by using the two measurement gap offsets included in the first configuration information and the one measurement gap offset included in the original measurement gap configuration based on the length of the measurement gap, the period of the measurement gap, and the advance of the measurement gap timing in the original measurement gap configuration.

[0094] Furthermore, in another embodiment of this disclosure, when performing step a above, at least one set of usable measurement gap configurations can be obtained based on the length of the measurement gap, the period of the measurement gap, and the advance of the measurement gap timing in the original measurement gap configuration, using only different measurement gap offsets in the first configuration information (i.e., ignoring the measurement gap offsets in the original measurement gap configuration).

[0095] For example, in one embodiment of this disclosure, assuming that the first configuration information includes two measurement gap offsets and the original measurement gap configuration includes one measurement gap offset, then two sets of usable measurement gap configurations can be obtained by using only the two measurement gap offsets included in the first configuration information, based on the length of the measurement gap, the period of the measurement gap, and the advance of the measurement gap timing in the original measurement gap configuration.

[0096] Step b: Determine the association between each available measurement gap configuration and the specific parameter to be measured based on the association in the first configuration information.

[0097] Specifically, in one embodiment of this disclosure, after at least one set of available measurement gap configurations is determined based on different measurement gap offsets, the specific parameter to be measured associated with the measurement gap offset can be determined as the parameter to be measured associated with the available measurement gap configuration corresponding to the measurement gap offset.

[0098] For example, in one embodiment of this disclosure, assuming that an available measurement gap configuration #1 is determined based on the measurement gap offset #1, wherein the specific parameter to be measured associated with the measurement gap offset #1 is: the cell to be measured #1, then it can be determined that the specific parameter to be measured associated with the available measurement gap configuration #1 is: the cell to be measured #1.

[0099] For example, in another embodiment of this disclosure, assuming that an available measurement gap configuration #1 is determined based on the measurement gap offset #1, wherein the specific parameter to be measured associated with the measurement gap offset #1 is: measurement object #1, then the specific parameter to be measured associated with the available measurement gap configuration #1 is: measurement object #1.

[0100] In summary, in the information configuration method provided in this disclosure, the UE determines at least one set of available measurement gap configurations based on the configuration of the network-side equipment, and / or the association between each set of available measurement gap configurations and parameters used to indicate a specific measurement target. Subsequently, measurements can be performed on the corresponding cell or frequency point based on the at least one set of available measurement gap configurations and the association relationships. Specifically, in this disclosure, the UE determines at least one set of available measurement gap configurations based on at least one measurement gap offset configured by the network-side equipment. Therefore, in this disclosure, multiple sets of available measurement gap configurations can be obtained by configuring only multiple measurement gap offsets, resulting in lower signaling overhead. Furthermore, since there is no limit to the number of configurations for the measurement gap offset, a larger number of available measurement gap configurations can be obtained, making it applicable to measurements of multiple different cells or frequencies to be measured.

[0101] Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating an information configuration method provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure. The method is executed by a UE, wherein... Figure 3 The method shown is used to determine at least one set of available measurement gap configurations, and the association between each available measurement gap configuration and a specific parameter to be measured, such as... Figure 3 As shown, the information configuration method may include the following steps:

[0102] Step 301: Obtain the configuration corresponding to the specific parameter to be measured sent by the network-side device, as well as at least one measurement gap offset or measurement gap offset identifier.

[0103] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the configuration corresponding to the specific parameter to be measured may include the association between the specific parameter to be measured and the measurement gap offset or the measurement gap offset identifier.

[0104] For detailed information on the aforementioned “specific parameter to be measured”, “correlation between the measurement gap offset and the specific parameter to be measured”, and “correlation between the measurement gap offset identifier and the specific parameter to be measured”, please refer to the above embodiments. This disclosure will not elaborate further here.

[0105] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the aforementioned measurement gap offset identifier or measurement gap offset can be configured in the measurement gap configuration or the configuration of the specific parameter to be measured associated with it (such as GapConfig or MeasObjectNR) or other configurations.

[0106] Furthermore, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the relationship between each measurement gap offset identifier or measurement gap offset and a specific parameter to be measured can be configured in the configuration of the specific parameter to be measured (such as GapConfig or MeasObjectNR) or in other configurations.

[0107] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the measurement gap offset identifier can be configured in the gap configuration as follows:

[0108] The second parameter includes one or more of the measured gap offset and the measured gap offset identifier.

[0109] Multiple second parameters can be included in a second list, and this second list can be included in the configuration of the gap mentioned above.

[0110] In another embodiment of this disclosure, the measurement gap offset associated with a specific parameter to be measured can be configured in the configuration of the specific parameter to be measured in the following manner:

[0111] Include the multiple measurement gap offsets associated with this specific parameter to be measured in a third list, and include this third list in the configuration of the aforementioned specific parameter to be measured.

[0112] Alternatively, a measurement gap offset associated with this specific parameter to be measured can be included in the configuration of the aforementioned specific parameter to be measured.

[0113] In another embodiment of this disclosure, the measurement gap offset identifier associated with a specific parameter to be measured can be configured in the configuration of the specific parameter to be measured in the following manner:

[0114] Include the multiple measurement gap offset identifiers associated with this specific parameter to be measured in a fourth list, and include this fourth list in the configuration of the aforementioned specific parameter to be measured.

[0115] Alternatively, a measurement gap offset identifier associated with this specific parameter to be measured can be included in the configuration of the aforementioned specific parameter to be measured.

[0116] In another embodiment of this disclosure, when a specific parameter to be measured is configured with an SMTC, the measurement gap offset or measurement gap offset identifier associated with the SMTC can be configured in the SMTC configuration in the following manner:

[0117] Include multiple measurement gap offsets or measurement gap offset identifiers associated with the SMTC in the fifth list, and include this fifth list, the cell list corresponding to the SMTC, and one or more of the parameters of this SMTC in the above-mentioned SMTC-related configuration.

[0118] Alternatively, one or more of the parameters of this SMTC can be included in the above-mentioned SMTC-related configuration, such as a measurement gap offset or measurement gap offset identifier associated with the SMTC, and the cell list corresponding to the SMTC.

[0119] For example, in embodiments of this disclosure, the configuration of SMTC may be included in the configuration of the measurement object.

[0120] Furthermore, other configuration methods for measuring gap offset identifiers or measuring gap offsets are similar to the configuration methods for the first configuration information in the above embodiments, and will not be described in detail here.

[0121] Step 302: Based on the existing measurement gap configuration, at least one measurement gap offset or measurement gap offset identifier and the configuration corresponding to the specific parameter to be measured, determine at least one set of available measurement gap configurations and the association between each set of available measurement gap configurations and the specific parameter to be measured.

[0122] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the aforementioned original measurement gap configuration may include one or more of the following: measurement gap length, measurement gap period, measurement gap timing advance, and measurement gap offset.

[0123] Furthermore, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the method for determining at least one set of available measurement gap configurations and the association between each set of available measurement gap configurations and the specific parameter to be measured, based on the existing measurement gap configurations and the configurations corresponding to the specific parameter to be measured, may include:

[0124] Step c: Determine the measurement gap offset associated with the specific parameter to be measured based on the configuration corresponding to that specific parameter to be measured.

[0125] Specifically, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the measurement gap offset included in the configuration corresponding to a specific parameter to be measured can be directly determined as the measurement gap offset associated with that specific parameter to be measured. Alternatively, in another embodiment of this disclosure, the measurement gap offset corresponding to the measurement gap offset identifier included in the configuration corresponding to a specific parameter to be measured can be determined as the measurement gap offset associated with that specific parameter to be measured.

[0126] Step d: Based on the original measurement gap configuration, use the measurement gap offset associated with the configuration corresponding to the specific parameter to be measured to obtain the available measurement gap configuration associated with the specific parameter to be measured.

[0127] The specific method for "obtaining an available measurement gap configuration by using the measurement gap offset based on the original measurement gap configuration" can be referred to the above embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0128] In summary, in the information configuration method provided in this disclosure, the UE determines at least one set of available measurement gap configurations based on the configuration of the network-side equipment, and / or the association between each set of available measurement gap configurations and parameters used to indicate a specific measurement target. Subsequently, measurements can be performed on the corresponding cell or frequency point based on the at least one set of available measurement gap configurations and the association relationships. Specifically, in this disclosure, the UE determines at least one set of available measurement gap configurations based on at least one measurement gap offset configured by the network-side equipment. Therefore, in this disclosure, multiple sets of available measurement gap configurations can be obtained by configuring only multiple measurement gap offsets, resulting in lower signaling overhead. Furthermore, since there is no limit to the number of configurations for the measurement gap offset, a larger number of available measurement gap configurations can be obtained, making it applicable to measurements of multiple different cells or frequencies to be measured.

[0129] Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating an information configuration method provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure. The method is executed by a UE, wherein... Figure 4 The method shown is used to determine at least one set of available measurement gap configurations, and the association between each available measurement gap configuration and a specific parameter to be measured, such as... Figure 4 As shown, the information configuration method may include the following steps:

[0130] Step 401: Obtain the second configuration information sent by the network-side device. This second configuration information is used to configure the measurement gap.

[0131] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the second configuration information may include at least one of the following:

[0132] A first offset list for measuring the gap, the first offset list including at least one measurement gap offset;

[0133] Measurement gap offset identifier used to indicate the measurement gap offset;

[0134] A second offset list for measuring gap, the second offset list including at least one measurement gap offset and a measurement gap offset identifier for indicating the measurement gap offset;

[0135] The correlation between the gap offset and a specific parameter to be measured is determined.

[0136] The relationship between the measurement gap offset identifier and the specific parameter to be measured.

[0137] The correlation between the measurement gap offset and the identifier of a specific parameter to be measured;

[0138] The association between the gap offset identifier and the identifier of the specific parameter to be measured.

[0139] For detailed descriptions of the above-mentioned "specific parameter to be measured", "correlation between measurement gap offset and specific parameter to be measured", "correlation between measurement gap offset identifier and specific parameter to be measured", "correlation between measurement gap offset and identifier of specific parameter to be measured", and "correlation between measurement gap offset identifier and identifier of specific parameter to be measured", please refer to the above embodiments. The embodiments disclosed herein will not be repeated here.

[0140] Furthermore, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the aforementioned second configuration information can be configured via a separate IE or message.

[0141] It should be noted that the above messages include, but are not limited to, RRC messages, MACCE (Media Access Control-Control Element) messages, physical layer messages, broadcast messages, etc.

[0142] Furthermore, in another embodiment of this disclosure, the aforementioned second configuration information can be configured within other IEs or messages. It should be noted that the aforementioned messages include, but are not limited to, RRC messages, MACCE messages, physical layer messages, broadcast messages, etc.

[0143] Furthermore, it should be noted that in one embodiment of this disclosure, an association identifier can be set for a measurement gap offset or identifier that has a relationship with a specific parameter or identifier to be measured, in order to facilitate storage.

[0144] Furthermore, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the second configuration information can be configured in the following manner:

[0145] One or more of the following can be included in the third parameter: association identifier, measurement gap offset, measurement gap offset identifier, specific parameter to be measured, and specific parameter identifier to be measured. Multiple third parameters can be included in a sixth list, and this sixth list can be included in the aforementioned second configuration information. Alternatively, the third parameter can be included in the aforementioned second configuration information.

[0146] Furthermore, in one embodiment of this disclosure, other configuration methods of the second configuration information are similar to the configuration methods of the first configuration information in the above embodiments, and will not be described in detail here.

[0147] Step 402: Based on the original measurement gap configuration and the second configuration information, determine at least one set of available measurement gap configurations and the association between each set of available measurement gap configurations and the specific parameters to be measured.

[0148] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the aforementioned original measurement gap configuration may include one or more of the following: measurement gap length, measurement gap period, measurement gap timing advance, and measurement gap offset.

[0149] Furthermore, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the method for determining at least one set of available measurement gap configurations and the association between each set of available measurement gap configurations and a specific parameter to be measured based on the original measurement gap configuration and the second configuration information may include:

[0150] Step e: Determine at least one set of available measurement gap configurations based on the different measurement gap offsets in the original measurement gap configuration and the second configuration information.

[0151] The specific method for "adding a measurement gap offset to the existing measurement gap configuration to obtain a usable measurement gap configuration" can be found in the above embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0152] Step f: Determine the association between each available measurement gap configuration and the specific parameter to be measured based on the association in the second configuration information.

[0153] Specifically, in one embodiment of this disclosure, after at least one set of available measurement gap configurations is determined based on different measurement gap offsets, the specific parameter to be measured associated with the measurement gap offset can be determined as the parameter to be measured associated with the available measurement gap configuration corresponding to the measurement gap offset.

[0154] For example, in one embodiment of this disclosure, assuming that an available measurement gap configuration #1 is determined based on the measurement gap offset #1, wherein the specific parameter to be measured associated with the measurement gap offset #1 is: the cell to be measured #1, then it can be determined that the specific parameter to be measured associated with the available measurement gap configuration #1 is: the cell to be measured #1.

[0155] For example, in one embodiment of this disclosure, assuming that an available measurement gap configuration #1 is determined based on the measurement gap offset #1, wherein the specific parameter to be measured associated with the measurement gap offset #1 is: measurement object #1, then the specific parameter to be measured associated with the available measurement gap configuration #1 is: measurement object #1.

[0156] Furthermore, it should be noted that in one embodiment of this disclosure, an association identifier can be set for a measurement gap offset or identifier that has a relationship with a specific parameter or identifier to be measured, in order to facilitate storage.

[0157] In summary, in the information configuration method provided in this disclosure, the UE determines at least one set of available measurement gap configurations based on the configuration of the network-side equipment, and / or the association between each set of available measurement gap configurations and parameters used to indicate a specific measurement target. Subsequently, measurements can be performed on the corresponding cell or frequency point based on the at least one set of available measurement gap configurations and the association relationships. Specifically, in this disclosure, the UE determines at least one set of available measurement gap configurations based on at least one measurement gap offset configured by the network-side equipment. Therefore, in this disclosure, multiple sets of available measurement gap configurations can be obtained by configuring only multiple measurement gap offsets, resulting in lower signaling overhead. Furthermore, since there is no limit to the number of configurations for the measurement gap offset, a larger number of available measurement gap configurations can be obtained, making it applicable to measurements of multiple different cells or frequencies to be measured.

[0158] Figure 5 This is a flowchart illustrating an information configuration method provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure. The method is executed by a UE, wherein... Figure 5 The method shown is used to determine only at least one available measurement gap configuration, such as Figure 5 As shown, the information configuration method may include the following steps:

[0159] Step 501: Receive the third configuration information sent by the network-side device. The third configuration information is used to configure the measurement gap.

[0160] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the third configuration information may include at least one of the following:

[0161] Measure the length of the gap;

[0162] The period for measuring the gap;

[0163] The measurement gap timing should be advanced;

[0164] A first offset list for measuring the gap, the first offset list may include at least one measurement gap offset;

[0165] Measurement gap offset identifier used to indicate the measurement gap offset;

[0166] A second offset list for measuring gaps, the second offset list including at least one measurement gap offset and a measurement gap offset identifier for indicating the measurement gap offset.

[0167] For a detailed description of the "specific parameter to be measured", please refer to the above embodiments. The embodiments disclosed herein will not be repeated here.

[0168] Furthermore, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the method for receiving third configuration information sent by the network-side device may include at least one of the following:

[0169] The third configuration information sent by the network-side device via an RRC message is received, wherein the content included in the third configuration information may be included in the same or different RRC messages;

[0170] Receive the third configuration information broadcast by the network-side device;

[0171] Receive the third configuration information sent by the network-side device via proprietary signaling.

[0172] Step 502: Determine at least one available measurement gap configuration based on the third configuration information.

[0173] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the method for determining at least one set of available measurement gap configurations based on third configuration information may include: firstly, determining at least one measurement gap offset based on at least one of a first offset list, a second offset list, and a measurement gap offset identifier included in the third configuration information. Then, based on the measurement gap length, measurement gap period, and measurement gap timing advance included in the third configuration information, each measurement gap offset is used to obtain at least one set of available measurement gap configurations.

[0174] The method described above, which involves "using various measurement gap offsets to obtain at least one set of usable measurement gap configurations based on the length of the measurement gap, the period of the measurement gap, and the advance timing of the measurement gap", can be referred to in detail in the above embodiments. This disclosure will not elaborate further here.

[0175] In summary, in the information configuration method provided in this disclosure, the UE determines at least one set of available measurement gap configurations based on the configuration of the network-side equipment, and / or the association between each set of available measurement gap configurations and parameters used to indicate a specific measurement target. Subsequently, measurements can be performed on the corresponding cell or frequency point based on the at least one set of available measurement gap configurations and the association relationships. Specifically, in this disclosure, the UE determines at least one set of available measurement gap configurations based on at least one measurement gap offset configured by the network-side equipment. Therefore, in this disclosure, multiple sets of available measurement gap configurations can be obtained by configuring only multiple measurement gap offsets, resulting in lower signaling overhead. Furthermore, since there is no limit to the number of configurations for the measurement gap offset, a larger number of available measurement gap configurations can be obtained, making it applicable to measurements of multiple different cells or frequencies to be measured.

[0176] Figure 6 This is a flowchart illustrating an information configuration method provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure. The method is executed by a UE, wherein... Figure 6 The method shown is used to determine only at least one available measurement gap configuration, such as Figure 6 As shown, the information configuration method may include the following steps:

[0177] Step 601: Receive the third configuration information sent by the network-side device. The third configuration information is used to configure the measurement gap.

[0178] Step 602: Determine at least one available measurement gap configuration based on the third configuration information.

[0179] For a detailed description of steps 601-602, please refer to the above embodiment description; the embodiments disclosed herein will not be repeated here.

[0180] Step 603: Obtain the update message sent by the network-side device.

[0181] Step 604: Update the available measurement gap configuration based on the update message.

[0182] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the rapid movement of satellites causes the corresponding cells to move rapidly as well, resulting in real-time changes in transmission delay differences between cells. Therefore, the measurement gap configuration needs to be updated continuously. Based on this, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the update message may include a measurement gap offset identifier. The UE can then update the available measurement gap configuration based on the measurement gap offset identifier sent by the network-side device, ensuring that the updated available measurement gap configuration is adaptable to the measurements of the moved cells. Furthermore, in this embodiment, updating the available measurement gap configuration can be achieved simply by sending the measurement gap offset identifier, without reconfiguring the entire measurement gap configuration. This requires fewer signaling resources and thus saves signaling overhead.

[0183] Furthermore, the specific implementation methods for steps 603-604 above will be described in detail in subsequent embodiments.

[0184] In summary, in the information configuration method provided in this disclosure, the UE determines at least one set of available measurement gap configurations based on the configuration of the network-side equipment, and / or the association between each set of available measurement gap configurations and parameters used to indicate a specific measurement target. Subsequently, measurements can be performed on the corresponding cell or frequency point based on the at least one set of available measurement gap configurations and the association relationships. Specifically, in this disclosure, the UE determines at least one set of available measurement gap configurations based on at least one measurement gap offset configured by the network-side equipment. Therefore, in this disclosure, multiple sets of available measurement gap configurations can be obtained by configuring only multiple measurement gap offsets, resulting in lower signaling overhead. Furthermore, since there is no limit to the number of configurations for the measurement gap offset, a larger number of available measurement gap configurations can be obtained, making it applicable to measurements of multiple different cells or frequencies to be measured.

[0185] Figure 7 This is a flowchart illustrating an information configuration method provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure. The method is executed by a UE, wherein... Figure 7 The method shown is used to determine only at least one available measurement gap configuration, such as Figure 7 As shown, the information configuration method may include the following steps:

[0186] Step 701: Receive the third configuration information sent by the network-side device. The third configuration information is used to configure the measurement gap.

[0187] Step 702: Determine at least one available measurement gap configuration based on the third configuration information.

[0188] For a detailed description of steps 701-702, please refer to the above embodiment description; the embodiments disclosed herein will not be repeated here.

[0189] Step 703: Obtain the update message sent by the network-side device. The update message includes one or more measurement gap offset identifiers and corresponding measurement gap offsets.

[0190] In one embodiment, multiple measurement gap offset identifiers and measurement gap offsets can be represented by a list.

[0191] Step 704: Update existing available measurement gap configurations and / or add new available measurement gap configurations based on update messages.

[0192] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the method for updating existing available measurement gap configurations and / or adding new available measurement gap configurations based on update messages may include:

[0193] Step 1: Determine whether the measurement gap offset identifier included in the update message already exists.

[0194] Step 2: In response to the existence of the measurement gap offset identifier included in the update message, update the measurement gap offset corresponding to the measurement gap offset identifier included in the update message based on the measurement gap offset included in the update message.

[0195] Step 3: In response to the absence of the measurement gap offset identifier included in the update message, add a new available measurement gap configuration based on the measurement gap offset and measurement gap offset identifier included in the update message.

[0196] For example, in one embodiment of this disclosure, it is assumed that the update message received in step 703 includes a measurement gap offset identifier M and a measurement gap offset f. If it is determined that an available measurement gap configuration corresponding to identifier M already exists in the UE, a new available measurement gap configuration can be recalculated based on the measurement gap offset f, and this new available measurement gap configuration is updated and determined to be the available measurement gap configuration corresponding to identifier M. If it is determined that an available measurement gap configuration corresponding to identifier M does not exist in the UE, a new available measurement gap configuration can be calculated based on the measurement gap offset f, and this new available measurement gap configuration can be added to the UE.

[0197] Furthermore, it should be noted that in one embodiment of this disclosure, the update message may further include an update instruction and one or more measurement gap offset identifiers and corresponding measurement gap offsets. Upon receiving the update message, the UE can update the available measurement gap configuration corresponding to the one or more measurement gap offset identifiers included in the update message based on the update instruction and using the measurement gap offsets included in the update message.

[0198] In another embodiment of this disclosure, the update message may further include only one or more measurement gap offset identifiers and measurement gap offsets. Upon receiving the update message, the UE can directly update the available measurement gap configuration corresponding to the one or more measurement gap offset identifiers included in the update message using the one or more measurement gap offset identifiers and measurement gap offsets included in the update message.

[0199] In another embodiment of this disclosure, the update message may further include an addition indication and one or more measurement gap offset identifiers and measurement gap offsets. Upon receiving the update message, the UE can increase the available measurement gap configuration based on the addition indication and using the one or more measurement gap offset identifiers and measurement gap offsets included in the update message.

[0200] In another embodiment of this disclosure, the update message may also be an add message, which includes one or more measurement gap offset identifiers and measurement gap offsets. Upon receiving the add message, the UE can directly utilize the one or more measurement gap offset identifiers and measurement gap offsets included in the add message to add available measurement gap configurations.

[0201] In summary, in the information configuration method provided in this disclosure, the UE determines at least one set of available measurement gap configurations based on the configuration of the network-side equipment, and / or the association between each set of available measurement gap configurations and parameters used to indicate a specific measurement target. Subsequently, measurements can be performed on the corresponding cell or frequency point based on the at least one set of available measurement gap configurations and the association relationships. Specifically, in this disclosure, the UE determines at least one set of available measurement gap configurations based on at least one measurement gap offset configured by the network-side equipment. Therefore, in this disclosure, multiple sets of available measurement gap configurations can be obtained by configuring only multiple measurement gap offsets, resulting in lower signaling overhead. Furthermore, since there is no limit to the number of configurations for the measurement gap offset, a larger number of available measurement gap configurations can be obtained, making it applicable to measurements of multiple different cells or frequencies to be measured.

[0202] Figure 8a This is a flowchart illustrating an information configuration method provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure. The method is executed by a UE, wherein... Figure 8a The method shown is used to determine only at least one available measurement gap configuration, such as Figure 8a As shown, the information configuration method may include the following steps:

[0203] Step 801a: Receive third configuration information sent by the network-side device. The third configuration information is used to configure the measurement gap.

[0204] Step 802a: Determine at least one available measurement gap configuration based on the third configuration information.

[0205] For a detailed description of steps 801-802, please refer to the above embodiment description; the embodiments disclosed herein will not be repeated here.

[0206] Step 803a: Obtain the update message sent by the network-side device. The update message includes one or more measurement gap offset identifiers and deletion instructions.

[0207] Step 804a: Delete available measurement gap configurations based on update messages.

[0208] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the method for deleting available measurement gap configurations based on update messages may include: deleting the available measurement gap configuration corresponding to the measurement gap offset identifier included in the update message based on a deletion instruction.

[0209] For example, in one embodiment of this disclosure, it is assumed that the update message received in step 803 includes a measurement gap offset identifier M and a deletion instruction. In this case, the UE can directly delete the available measurement gap configuration corresponding to the identifier M based on the deletion instruction.

[0210] Furthermore, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the aforementioned update message may be a deletion message, which includes one or more measurement gap offset identifiers. Upon receiving the deletion message, the UE may directly delete the available measurement gap configuration corresponding to the measurement gap offset identifier included in the deletion message.

[0211] In summary, in the information configuration method provided in this disclosure, the UE determines at least one set of available measurement gap configurations based on the configuration of the network-side equipment, and / or the association between each set of available measurement gap configurations and parameters used to indicate a specific measurement target. Subsequently, measurements can be performed on the corresponding cell or frequency point based on the at least one set of available measurement gap configurations and the association relationships. Specifically, in this disclosure, the UE determines at least one set of available measurement gap configurations based on at least one measurement gap offset configured by the network-side equipment. Therefore, in this disclosure, multiple sets of available measurement gap configurations can be obtained by configuring only multiple measurement gap offsets, resulting in lower signaling overhead. Furthermore, since there is no limit to the number of configurations for the measurement gap offset, a larger number of available measurement gap configurations can be obtained, making it applicable to measurements of multiple different cells or frequencies to be measured.

[0212] Figure 8b This is a flowchart illustrating an information configuration method provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure. The method is executed by a UE, and as shown in FIG8, the information configuration method may include the following steps:

[0213] Step 801b: Report UE capabilities to the network-side device.

[0214] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the UE capability can be a UE capability that configures multiple measurement gap offsets for the UE, which can be used to indicate whether the UE can support configuring one or more measurement gap offsets.

[0215] For example, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the aforementioned plurality of measurement gap offsets can be a specified number. For instance, UE capabilities can be used to indicate whether the UE supports or does not support configuring four measurement gap offsets.

[0216] For example, in another embodiment of this disclosure, the plurality of measurement gap offsets may also be at least the maximum supported number. For example, UE capabilities may be used to indicate whether the UE supports or does not support at least four configured measurement gap offsets.

[0217] Furthermore, in another embodiment of this disclosure, the UE capability can be a UE capability for configuring associations (i.e., the association between the measurement gap offset and a specific parameter to be measured), which can be used to indicate whether the UE can support configuring associations.

[0218] For example, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the UE capability may indicate whether the UE supports or does not support configuration associations.

[0219] Furthermore, in yet another embodiment of this disclosure, the UE capability can be used to indicate whether the UE supports simultaneously configuring X perUE measurement gap configurations and / or simultaneously configuring Y FR1 measurement gap configurations and / or simultaneously configuring Z FR2 measurement gap configurations.

[0220] In one embodiment of this disclosure, X and / or Y and / or Z can constitute different combinations, and different combinations can correspond to different combination identifiers.

[0221] Based on this, in another embodiment of this disclosure, the above-mentioned UE capability can indicate a combination of modes or combination identifiers that the UE supports or does not support.

[0222] For example, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the above-mentioned UE capability may indicate that the UE supports or does not support one or more combinations thereof.

[0223] Step 802b: Determine at least one set of available measurement gap configurations based on the configuration of the network-side devices, and / or, the association between each set of available measurement gap configurations and the parameters used to indicate a specific measurement to be measured.

[0224] For a detailed description of step 802b, please refer to the above embodiments. This disclosure will not repeat the details here.

[0225] In summary, in the information configuration method provided in this disclosure, the UE determines at least one set of available measurement gap configurations based on the configuration of the network-side equipment, and / or the association between each set of available measurement gap configurations and parameters used to indicate a specific measurement target. Subsequently, measurements can be performed on the corresponding cell or frequency point based on the at least one set of available measurement gap configurations and the association relationships. Specifically, in this disclosure, the UE determines at least one set of available measurement gap configurations based on at least one measurement gap offset configured by the network-side equipment. Therefore, in this disclosure, multiple sets of available measurement gap configurations can be obtained by configuring only multiple measurement gap offsets, resulting in lower signaling overhead. Furthermore, since there is no limit to the number of configurations for the measurement gap offset, a larger number of available measurement gap configurations can be obtained, making it applicable to measurements of multiple different cells or frequencies to be measured.

[0226] Furthermore, it should be noted that in this disclosure, the above embodiments can be implemented individually or in combination, and both individual and combined implementations of the embodiments are within the protection scope of this patent.

[0227] Figure 9 This is a flowchart illustrating an information configuration method provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. The method is executed by a network-side device, such as... Figure 9 As shown, the information configuration method may include the following steps:

[0228] Step 901: Configure at least one set of available measurement gap configurations for the UE, and / or, the association between each set of available measurement gap configurations and the parameters used to indicate a specific measurement to be measured.

[0229] In one embodiment of this disclosure, a detailed description of the specific parameter to be measured can be found in the above embodiment description, and will not be repeated here.

[0230] Furthermore, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the network-side device can configure at least one set of available measurement gap configurations for the UE, and the association between each set of available measurement gap configurations and a specific parameter to be measured.

[0231] In another embodiment of this disclosure, the network-side device may configure at least one set of available measurement gap configurations only to the UE.

[0232] Furthermore, the methods of "the network-side device configuring at least one set of available measurement gap configurations to the UE, and the association between each set of available measurement gap configurations and a specific parameter to be measured" and "the network-side device configuring only one set of available measurement gap configurations to the UE" will be described in detail in subsequent embodiments.

[0233] Furthermore, it should be noted that in one embodiment of this disclosure, the above-mentioned available measurement gap configuration may be a configuration for per-UE gap. In another embodiment of this disclosure, the above-mentioned available measurement gap configuration may be a configuration for per-FR gap.

[0234] In summary, in the information configuration method provided in this disclosure, the UE determines at least one set of available measurement gap configurations based on the configuration of the network-side equipment, and / or the association between each set of available measurement gap configurations and parameters used to indicate a specific measurement target. Subsequently, measurements can be performed on the corresponding cell or frequency point based on the at least one set of available measurement gap configurations and the association relationships. Specifically, in this disclosure, the UE determines at least one set of available measurement gap configurations based on at least one measurement gap offset configured by the network-side equipment. Therefore, in this disclosure, multiple sets of available measurement gap configurations can be obtained by configuring only multiple measurement gap offsets, resulting in lower signaling overhead. Furthermore, since there is no limit to the number of configurations for the measurement gap offset, a larger number of available measurement gap configurations can be obtained, making it applicable to measurements of multiple different cells or frequencies to be measured.

[0235] Figure 10This is a flowchart illustrating an information configuration method provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure. The method is executed by a network-side device. Figure 10 The method shown is used by the network-side device to configure at least one set of available measurement gap configurations to the UE, and the association between each set of available measurement gap configurations and a specific parameter to be measured, such as... Figure 10 As shown, the information configuration method may include the following steps:

[0236] Step 1001: Send first configuration information to the UE. The first configuration information may include at least one measurement gap offset and a specific parameter to be measured associated with each measurement gap offset.

[0237] The relevant description of step 1001 can be found in the above embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0238] In summary, in the information configuration method provided in this disclosure, the UE determines at least one set of available measurement gap configurations based on the configuration of the network-side equipment, and / or the association between each set of available measurement gap configurations and parameters used to indicate a specific measurement target. Subsequently, measurements can be performed on the corresponding cell or frequency point based on the at least one set of available measurement gap configurations and the association relationships. Specifically, in this disclosure, the UE determines at least one set of available measurement gap configurations based on at least one measurement gap offset configured by the network-side equipment. Therefore, in this disclosure, multiple sets of available measurement gap configurations can be obtained by configuring only multiple measurement gap offsets, resulting in lower signaling overhead. Furthermore, since there is no limit to the number of configurations for the measurement gap offset, a larger number of available measurement gap configurations can be obtained, making it applicable to measurements of multiple different cells or frequencies to be measured.

[0239] Figure 11 This is a flowchart illustrating an information configuration method provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure. The method is executed by a network-side device. Figure 11 The method shown is used by the network-side device to configure at least one set of available measurement gap configurations to the UE, and the association between each set of available measurement gap configurations and a specific parameter to be measured, such as... Figure 11 As shown, the information configuration method may include the following steps:

[0240] Step 1101: Send to the UE the configuration corresponding to the specific parameter to be measured and at least one measurement gap offset or measurement gap offset identifier. The configuration corresponding to the specific parameter to be measured includes the association between the specific parameter to be measured and the measurement gap offset or measurement gap offset identifier.

[0241] The relevant description of step 1101 can be found in the above embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0242] In summary, in the information configuration method provided in this disclosure, the UE determines at least one set of available measurement gap configurations based on the configuration of the network-side equipment, and / or the association between each set of available measurement gap configurations and parameters used to indicate a specific measurement target. Subsequently, measurements can be performed on the corresponding cell or frequency point based on the at least one set of available measurement gap configurations and the association relationships. Specifically, in this disclosure, the UE determines at least one set of available measurement gap configurations based on at least one measurement gap offset configured by the network-side equipment. Therefore, in this disclosure, multiple sets of available measurement gap configurations can be obtained by configuring only multiple measurement gap offsets, resulting in lower signaling overhead. Furthermore, since there is no limit to the number of configurations for the measurement gap offset, a larger number of available measurement gap configurations can be obtained, making it applicable to measurements of multiple different cells or frequencies to be measured.

[0243] Figure 12 This is a flowchart illustrating an information configuration method provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure. The method is executed by a network-side device. Figure 12 The method shown is used by the network-side device to configure at least one set of available measurement gap configurations to the UE, and the association between each set of available measurement gap configurations and a specific parameter to be measured, such as... Figure 12 As shown, the information configuration method may include the following steps:

[0244] Step 1201: Send the second configuration information to the UE. The second configuration information is used to configure the measurement gap.

[0245] The relevant description of step 1201 can be found in the above embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0246] In summary, in the information configuration method provided in this disclosure, the UE determines at least one set of available measurement gap configurations based on the configuration of the network-side equipment, and / or the association between each set of available measurement gap configurations and parameters used to indicate a specific measurement target. Subsequently, measurements can be performed on the corresponding cell or frequency point based on the at least one set of available measurement gap configurations and the association relationships. Specifically, in this disclosure, the UE determines at least one set of available measurement gap configurations based on at least one measurement gap offset configured by the network-side equipment. Therefore, in this disclosure, multiple sets of available measurement gap configurations can be obtained by configuring only multiple measurement gap offsets, resulting in lower signaling overhead. Furthermore, since there is no limit to the number of configurations for the measurement gap offset, a larger number of available measurement gap configurations can be obtained, making it applicable to measurements of multiple different cells or frequencies to be measured.

[0247] Figure 13 This is a flowchart illustrating an information configuration method provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure. The method is executed by a network-side device. Figure 13 The method shown is used by the network-side device to configure at least one set of available measurement gap configurations to the UE, such as... Figure 13 As shown, the information configuration method may include the following steps:

[0248] Step 1301: Send third configuration information to the UE. The third configuration information is used to configure the measurement gap.

[0249] The relevant description of step 1201 can be found in the above embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0250] In summary, in the information configuration method provided in this disclosure, the UE determines at least one set of available measurement gap configurations based on the configuration of the network-side equipment, and / or the association between each set of available measurement gap configurations and parameters used to indicate a specific measurement target. Subsequently, measurements can be performed on the corresponding cell or frequency point based on the at least one set of available measurement gap configurations and the association relationships. Specifically, in this disclosure, the UE determines at least one set of available measurement gap configurations based on at least one measurement gap offset configured by the network-side equipment. Therefore, in this disclosure, multiple sets of available measurement gap configurations can be obtained by configuring only multiple measurement gap offsets, resulting in lower signaling overhead. Furthermore, since there is no limit to the number of configurations for the measurement gap offset, a larger number of available measurement gap configurations can be obtained, making it applicable to measurements of multiple different cells or frequencies to be measured.

[0251] Figure 14This is a flowchart illustrating an information configuration method provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure. The method is executed by a network-side device. Figure 14 The method shown is used by the network-side device to configure at least one set of available measurement gap configurations to the UE, such as... Figure 14 As shown, the information configuration method may include the following steps:

[0252] Step 1401: Send third configuration information to the UE. The third configuration information is used to configure the measurement gap.

[0253] Step 1402: Send an update message to the UE.

[0254] For a detailed description of steps 1401-1402, please refer to the above embodiment description; the embodiments disclosed herein will not be repeated here.

[0255] In summary, in the information configuration method provided in this disclosure, the UE determines at least one set of available measurement gap configurations based on the configuration of the network-side equipment, and / or the association between each set of available measurement gap configurations and parameters used to indicate a specific measurement target. Subsequently, measurements can be performed on the corresponding cell or frequency point based on the at least one set of available measurement gap configurations and the association relationships. Specifically, in this disclosure, the UE determines at least one set of available measurement gap configurations based on at least one measurement gap offset configured by the network-side equipment. Therefore, in this disclosure, multiple sets of available measurement gap configurations can be obtained by configuring only multiple measurement gap offsets, resulting in lower signaling overhead. Furthermore, since there is no limit to the number of configurations for the measurement gap offset, a larger number of available measurement gap configurations can be obtained, making it applicable to measurements of multiple different cells or frequencies to be measured.

[0256] Figure 15 This is a flowchart illustrating an information configuration method provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure. The method is executed by a network-side device. Figure 15 The method shown is used by the network-side device to configure at least one set of available measurement gap configurations to the UE, such as... Figure 15 As shown, the information configuration method may include the following steps:

[0257] Step 1501: Send third configuration information to the UE. The third configuration information is used to configure the measurement gap.

[0258] Step 1502: Send an update message to the UE. The update message includes the measurement gap offset identifier and the measurement gap offset.

[0259] For a detailed description of steps 1501-1502, please refer to the above embodiment description; the embodiments disclosed herein will not be repeated here.

[0260] In summary, in the information configuration method provided in this disclosure, the UE determines at least one set of available measurement gap configurations based on the configuration of the network-side equipment, and / or the association between each set of available measurement gap configurations and parameters used to indicate a specific measurement target. Subsequently, measurements can be performed on the corresponding cell or frequency point based on the at least one set of available measurement gap configurations and the association relationships. Specifically, in this disclosure, the UE determines at least one set of available measurement gap configurations based on at least one measurement gap offset configured by the network-side equipment. Therefore, in this disclosure, multiple sets of available measurement gap configurations can be obtained by configuring only multiple measurement gap offsets, resulting in lower signaling overhead. Furthermore, since there is no limit to the number of configurations for the measurement gap offset, a larger number of available measurement gap configurations can be obtained, making it applicable to measurements of multiple different cells or frequencies to be measured.

[0261] Figure 16a This is a flowchart illustrating an information configuration method provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure. The method is executed by a network-side device. Figure 16a The method shown is used by the network-side device to configure at least one set of available measurement gap configurations to the UE, such as... Figure 16a As shown, the information configuration method may include the following steps:

[0262] Step 1601a: Send third configuration information to the UE. The third configuration information is used to configure the measurement gap.

[0263] Step 1602a: Send an update message to the UE. The update message includes a measurement gap offset identifier and a deletion instruction.

[0264] For a detailed description of steps 1601a-1602a, please refer to the above embodiments. This disclosure will not repeat the details here.

[0265] In summary, in the information configuration method provided in this disclosure, the UE determines at least one set of available measurement gap configurations based on the configuration of the network-side equipment, and / or the association between each set of available measurement gap configurations and parameters used to indicate a specific measurement target. Subsequently, measurements can be performed on the corresponding cell or frequency point based on the at least one set of available measurement gap configurations and the association relationships. Specifically, in this disclosure, the UE determines at least one set of available measurement gap configurations based on at least one measurement gap offset configured by the network-side equipment. Therefore, in this disclosure, multiple sets of available measurement gap configurations can be obtained by configuring only multiple measurement gap offsets, resulting in lower signaling overhead. Furthermore, since there is no limit to the number of configurations for the measurement gap offset, a larger number of available measurement gap configurations can be obtained, making it applicable to measurements of multiple different cells or frequencies to be measured.

[0266] Figure 16b This is a flowchart illustrating an information configuration method provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. The method is executed by a network-side device, such as... Figure 16b As shown, the information configuration method may include the following steps:

[0267] Step 1601b: Receive UE capabilities reported by the UE.

[0268] Step 1602b: Configure at least one set of available measurement gap configurations for the UE, and / or, the association between each set of available measurement gap configurations and the parameters used to indicate a specific measurement to be measured.

[0269] For a detailed description of steps 1601b-1602b, please refer to the above embodiment description; the embodiments disclosed herein will not be repeated here.

[0270] In summary, in the information configuration method provided in this disclosure, the UE determines at least one set of available measurement gap configurations based on the configuration of the network-side equipment, and / or the association between each set of available measurement gap configurations and parameters used to indicate a specific measurement target. Subsequently, measurements can be performed on the corresponding cell or frequency point based on the at least one set of available measurement gap configurations and the association relationships. Specifically, in this disclosure, the UE determines at least one set of available measurement gap configurations based on at least one measurement gap offset configured by the network-side equipment. Therefore, in this disclosure, multiple sets of available measurement gap configurations can be obtained by configuring only multiple measurement gap offsets, resulting in lower signaling overhead. Furthermore, since there is no limit to the number of configurations for the measurement gap offset, a larger number of available measurement gap configurations can be obtained, making it applicable to measurements of multiple different cells or frequencies to be measured.

[0271] Figure 17This is a schematic diagram of the result of an information configuration device 1700 provided in an embodiment of this disclosure, as shown below. Figure 17 As shown, the information configuration device may include the following modules:

[0272] The determination module 1701 is used to determine, based on the configuration of the network-side device, at least one set of available measurement gap configurations, and / or, the association between each set of available measurement gap configurations and a parameter used to indicate a specific measurement to be measured.

[0273] In summary, in the information configuration apparatus provided in this disclosure embodiment, the UE determines at least one set of available measurement gap configurations based on the configuration of the network-side equipment, and / or the association between each set of available measurement gap configurations and parameters used to indicate a specific measurement target. Subsequently, measurements can be performed on the corresponding cell or frequency point based on the at least one set of available measurement gap configurations and the association relationships. Specifically, in this disclosure embodiment, the UE determines at least one set of available measurement gap configurations based on at least one measurement gap offset configured by the network-side equipment. Therefore, in this disclosure embodiment, multiple sets of available measurement gap configurations can be obtained by configuring only multiple measurement gap offsets, resulting in lower signaling overhead. Furthermore, since there is no limit to the number of configurations for the measurement gap offset, a larger number of available measurement gap configurations can be obtained, making it applicable to measurements of multiple different cells or frequencies to be measured.

[0274] Optionally, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the specific parameter to be measured includes at least one of the following:

[0275] The object being measured;

[0276] The frequency to be measured;

[0277] The area to be measured;

[0278] Satellite to be measured;

[0279] Synchronization signal block measurement time configuration (SMTC) configuration.

[0280] Optionally, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the determining module is further configured to:

[0281] Based on the configuration of network-side devices, determine at least one set of available measurement gap configurations, and the association between each set of available measurement gap configurations and a specific parameter to be measured.

[0282] Optionally, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the determining module is further configured to:

[0283] Obtain first configuration information sent by the network-side device, the first configuration information including at least one measurement gap offset and a specific parameter to be measured associated with each measurement gap offset;

[0284] Based on the existing measurement gap configuration and the first configuration information, at least one set of available measurement gap configurations is determined, as well as the association between each set of available measurement gap configurations and a specific parameter to be measured; wherein, the existing measurement gap configuration includes one or more of the following: the length of the measurement gap, the period of the measurement gap, and the timing advance of the measurement gap.

[0285] Optionally, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the determining module is further configured to:

[0286] The configuration corresponding to the specific parameter to be measured, sent by the network-side device, and at least one measurement gap offset or measurement gap offset identifier are obtained. The configuration corresponding to the specific parameter to be measured includes the association between the specific parameter to be measured and the measurement gap offset or measurement gap offset identifier.

[0287] Based on the existing measurement gap configuration, at least one measurement gap offset or measurement gap offset identifier and the configuration corresponding to the specific parameter to be measured, at least one set of available measurement gap configurations is determined, as well as the association relationship between each set of available measurement gap configurations and the specific parameter to be measured; wherein, the existing measurement gap configuration includes one or more of the following: measurement gap length, measurement gap period, and measurement gap timing advance.

[0288] Optionally, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the determining module is further configured to:

[0289] Obtain the second configuration information sent by the network-side device, the second configuration information being used to configure the measurement gap;

[0290] Based on the existing measurement gap configuration and the second configuration information, at least one set of available measurement gap configurations is determined, as well as the association between each set of available measurement gap configurations and a specific parameter to be measured; wherein, the existing measurement gap configuration includes one or more of the following: the length of the measurement gap, the period of the measurement gap, and the timing advance of the measurement gap.

[0291] Optionally, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the second configuration information includes at least one of the following:

[0292] A first offset list for measuring the gap, the first offset list including at least one measurement gap offset;

[0293] Measurement gap offset identifier used to indicate the measurement gap offset;

[0294] A second offset list for measuring gap, the second offset list including at least one measurement gap offset and a measurement gap offset identifier for indicating the measurement gap offset;

[0295] The correlation between the gap offset and a specific parameter to be measured is determined.

[0296] The relationship between the measurement gap offset identifier and the specific parameter to be measured;

[0297] The correlation between the measurement gap offset and the identifier of a specific parameter to be measured;

[0298] The association between the gap offset identifier and the identifier of the specific parameter to be measured.

[0299] Optionally, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the determining module is further configured to:

[0300] At least one set of available measurement gap configurations is determined based on the configuration of the network-side devices.

[0301] Optionally, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the determining module is further configured to: receive third configuration information sent by the network-side device, the third configuration information being used to configure the measurement gap;

[0302] Based on the third configuration information, at least one set of available measurement gap configurations is determined.

[0303] Optionally, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the third configuration information includes at least one of the following:

[0304] Measure the length of the gap;

[0305] The period for measuring the gap;

[0306] The measurement gap timing should be advanced;

[0307] A first offset list for measuring the gap, the first offset list including at least one measurement gap offset;

[0308] Measurement gap offset identifier used to indicate the measurement gap offset;

[0309] A second offset list for measuring gap, the second offset list including at least one measured gap offset and a measured gap offset identifier for indicating the measured gap offset.

[0310] Optionally, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the determining module is further configured to:

[0311] Receive the third configuration information sent by the network-side device via Radio Control Resource (RRC) messages; and / or

[0312] Receive the third configuration information broadcast by the network-side device; and / or

[0313] Receive the third configuration information sent by the network-side device via proprietary signaling.

[0314] Optionally, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the apparatus is further configured to:

[0315] Obtain update messages sent by network-side devices;

[0316] The available measurement gap configuration is updated based on the update message.

[0317] Optionally, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the update message includes a measurement gap offset identifier and a measurement gap offset;

[0318] The device is also used for:

[0319] Determine whether the measurement gap offset identifier included in the update message already exists;

[0320] In response to the existence of a measurement gap offset identifier included in the update message, the measurement gap offset corresponding to the measurement gap offset identifier included in the update message is updated based on the measurement gap offset included in the update message;

[0321] In response to the absence of the measurement gap offset identifier included in the update message, a new available measurement gap configuration is added based on the measurement gap offset and measurement gap offset identifier included in the update message.

[0322] Optionally, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the update message includes a measurement gap offset identifier and a deletion indication;

[0323] The device is also used for:

[0324] Based on the deletion instruction, delete the available measurement gap configuration corresponding to the measurement gap offset identifier included in the update message.

[0325] Figure 18 This is a schematic diagram of the result of an information configuration device 1700 provided in an embodiment of this disclosure, as shown below. Figure 18 As shown, the information configuration device may include the following modules:

[0326] The configuration module is used to configure at least one set of available measurement gap configurations for the UE, and / or the association between each set of available measurement gap configurations and parameters used to indicate a specific measurement to be measured.

[0327] In summary, in the information configuration apparatus provided in this disclosure embodiment, the UE determines at least one set of available measurement gap configurations based on the configuration of the network-side equipment, and / or the association between each set of available measurement gap configurations and parameters used to indicate a specific measurement target. Subsequently, measurements can be performed on the corresponding cell or frequency point based on the at least one set of available measurement gap configurations and the association relationships. Specifically, in this disclosure embodiment, the UE determines at least one set of available measurement gap configurations based on at least one measurement gap offset configured by the network-side equipment. Therefore, in this disclosure embodiment, multiple sets of available measurement gap configurations can be obtained by configuring only multiple measurement gap offsets, resulting in lower signaling overhead. Furthermore, since there is no limit to the number of configurations for the measurement gap offset, a larger number of available measurement gap configurations can be obtained, making it applicable to measurements of multiple different cells or frequencies to be measured.

[0328] Optionally, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the specific parameter to be measured includes at least one of the following:

[0329] The object being measured;

[0330] The frequency to be measured;

[0331] The area to be measured;

[0332] Satellite to be measured;

[0333] Synchronization signal block measurement time configuration (SMTC) configuration.

[0334] Optionally, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the configuration module is further configured to:

[0335] Configure at least one set of available measurement gap configurations for the UE, and the association between each set of available measurement gap configurations and a specific parameter to be measured.

[0336] Optionally, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the configuration module is further configured to:

[0337] Send first configuration information to the UE, the first configuration information including at least one measurement gap offset and a specific parameter to be measured associated with each measurement gap offset.

[0338] Optionally, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the configuration module is further configured to:

[0339] The configuration corresponding to the specific parameter to be measured and at least one measurement gap offset or measurement gap offset identifier are sent to the UE. The configuration corresponding to the specific parameter to be measured includes the association between the specific parameter to be measured and the measurement gap offset or measurement gap offset identifier.

[0340] Optionally, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the configuration module is further configured to:

[0341] Send second configuration information to the UE, the second configuration information being used to configure the measurement gap.

[0342] Optionally, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the second configuration information includes at least one of the following:

[0343] A first offset list for measuring the gap, the first offset list including at least one measurement gap offset;

[0344] Measurement gap offset identifier used to indicate the measurement gap offset;

[0345] A second offset list for measuring gap, the second offset list including at least one measurement gap offset and a measurement gap offset identifier for indicating the measurement gap offset;

[0346] The correlation between the gap offset and a specific parameter to be measured is determined.

[0347] The relationship between the measurement gap offset identifier and the specific parameter to be measured;

[0348] The correlation between the measurement gap offset and the identifier of a specific parameter to be measured;

[0349] The association between the gap offset identifier and the identifier of the specific parameter to be measured.

[0350] Optionally, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the configuration module is further configured to:

[0351] Configure at least one set of available measurement gap configurations for the UE.

[0352] Optionally, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the configuration module is further configured to:

[0353] A third configuration information is sent to the UE, which is used to configure the measurement gap.

[0354] Optionally, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the third configuration information includes at least one of the following:

[0355] Measure the length of the gap;

[0356] The period for measuring the gap;

[0357] The measurement gap timing should be advanced;

[0358] A first offset list for measuring the gap, the first offset list including at least one measurement gap offset;

[0359] Measurement gap offset identifier used to indicate the measurement gap offset;

[0360] A second offset list for measuring gap, the second offset list including at least one measured gap offset and a measured gap offset identifier for indicating the measured gap offset.

[0361] Optionally, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the configuration module is further configured to:

[0362] Send the third configuration information to the UE via an RRC message; and / or

[0363] Broadcast the third configuration information to the UE; and / or

[0364] The third configuration information is sent to the UE via dedicated signaling.

[0365] Optionally, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the apparatus is further configured to:

[0366] Send an update message to the UE.

[0367] Optionally, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the update message includes a measurement gap offset identifier and a measurement gap offset.

[0368] Optionally, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the update message includes a measurement gap offset identifier and a deletion instruction.

[0369] Figure 19 This is a block diagram of a user equipment UE1900 provided in one embodiment of this disclosure. For example, UE1900 may be a mobile phone, computer, digital broadcasting terminal equipment, messaging transceiver, game console, tablet device, medical device, fitness equipment, personal digital assistant, etc.

[0370] Reference Figure 19 UE1900 may include at least one of the following components: processing component 1902, memory 1904, power supply component 1906, multimedia component 19019, audio component 1910, input / output (I / O) interface 1912, sensor component 1913, and communication component 1916.

[0371] Processing component 1902 typically controls the overall operation of UE 1900, such as operations associated with display, telephone calls, data communication, camera operation, and recording. Processing component 1902 may include at least one processor 1920 to execute instructions to perform all or part of the steps of the methods described above. Furthermore, processing component 1902 may include at least one module to facilitate interaction between processing component 1902 and other components. For example, processing component 1902 may include a multimedia module to facilitate interaction between multimedia component 1908 and processing component 1902.

[0372] Memory 1904 is configured to store various types of data to support operation on UE 1900. Examples of this data include instructions for any application or method operating on UE 1900, contact data, phonebook data, messages, pictures, videos, etc. Memory 1904 can be implemented by any type of volatile or non-volatile storage device or a combination thereof, such as static random access memory (SRAM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), read-only memory (ROM), magnetic storage, flash memory, magnetic disk, or optical disk.

[0373] Power supply component 1906 provides power to various components of UE1900. Power supply component 1906 may include a power management system, at least one power supply, and other components associated with generating, managing, and distributing power to UE1900.

[0374] The multimedia component 1908 includes a screen that provides an output interface between the UE 1900 and the user. In some embodiments, the screen may include a liquid crystal display (LCD) and a touch panel (TP). If the screen includes a touch panel, the screen may be implemented as a touchscreen to receive input signals from the user. The touch panel includes at least one touch sensor to sense touch, swipe, and gestures on the touch panel. The touch sensor may not only sense the boundaries of the touch or swipe action but also detect the wake-up time and pressure associated with the touch or swipe operation. In some embodiments, the multimedia component 1908 includes a front-facing camera and / or a rear-facing camera. When the UE 1900 is in an operating mode, such as a shooting mode or a video mode, the front-facing camera and / or the rear-facing camera may receive external multimedia data. Each front-facing camera and rear-facing camera may be a fixed optical lens system or have focal length and optical zoom capabilities.

[0375] Audio component 1910 is configured to output and / or input audio signals. For example, audio component 1910 includes a microphone (MIC) configured to receive external audio signals when UE 1900 is in an operating mode, such as call mode, recording mode, and voice recognition mode. The received audio signals may be further stored in memory 1904 or transmitted via communication component 1916. In some embodiments, audio component 1910 also includes a speaker for outputting audio signals.

[0376] I / O interface 1912 provides an interface between processing component 1902 and peripheral interface modules, such as keyboards, click wheels, buttons, etc. These buttons may include, but are not limited to, home buttons, volume buttons, power buttons, and lock buttons.

[0377] Sensor assembly 1913 includes at least one sensor for providing status assessment of various aspects of UE 1900. For example, sensor assembly 1913 can detect the on / off state of device 1900, the relative positioning of components, such as the display and keypad of UE 1900, changes in position of UE 1900 or one of its components, the presence or absence of user contact with UE 1900, orientation or acceleration / deceleration of UE 1900, and temperature changes of UE 1900. Sensor assembly 1913 may include a proximity sensor configured to detect the presence of nearby objects without any physical contact. Sensor assembly 1913 may also include a light sensor, such as a CMOS or CCD image sensor, for use in imaging applications. In some embodiments, sensor assembly 1913 may also include an accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, pressure sensor, or temperature sensor.

[0378] Communication component 1916 is configured to facilitate wired or wireless communication between UE1900 and other devices. UE1900 can access wireless networks based on communication standards, such as WiFi, 2G, or 3G, or combinations thereof. In one exemplary embodiment, communication component 1916 receives broadcast signals or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management system via a broadcast channel. In one exemplary embodiment, communication component 1916 also includes a near-field communication (NFC) module to facilitate short-range communication. For example, the NFC module may be implemented based on radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, Infrared Data Association (IrDA) technology, ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, Bluetooth (BT) technology, and other technologies.

[0379] In an exemplary embodiment, the UE1900 may be implemented by at least one application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), digital signal processor (DSP), digital signal processing device (DSPD), programmable logic device (PLD), field-programmable gate array (FPGA), controller, microcontroller, microprocessor or other electronic component to perform the above method.

[0380] Figure 20 This is a block diagram of a network-side device 2000 provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. For example, the network-side device 2000 can be provided as a network-side device. (Refer to...) Figure 20 The network-side device 2000 includes a processing component 2011, which further includes at least one processor, and memory resources represented by memory 2032 for storing instructions, such as application programs, that can be executed by the processing component 2022. The application programs stored in memory 2032 may include one or more modules, each corresponding to a set of instructions. Furthermore, the processing component 2010 is configured to execute instructions to perform any of the methods described above applied to the network-side device, for example, such as... Figure 1 The method shown.

[0381] The network-side device 2000 may also include a power supply component 2026 configured to perform power management of the network-side device 2000, a wired or wireless network interface 2050 configured to connect the network-side device 2000 to a network, and an input / output (I / O) interface 2058. The network-side device 2000 can operate on an operating system stored in memory 2032, such as Windows Server™, Mac OS X™, Unix™, Linux™, Free BSD™, or similar.

[0382] In the embodiments provided above, the methods provided by the present disclosure have been described from the perspectives of the network-side device and the UE, respectively. To implement the functions of the methods provided in the embodiments of the present disclosure, the network-side device and the UE may include hardware structures and software modules, implementing the above functions in the form of hardware structures, software modules, or a combination of hardware structures and software modules. One of the above functions can be executed in the form of hardware structures, software modules, or a combination of hardware structures and software modules.

[0383] In the embodiments provided above, the methods provided by the present disclosure have been described from the perspectives of the network-side device and the UE, respectively. To implement the functions of the methods provided in the embodiments of the present disclosure, the network-side device and the UE may include hardware structures and software modules, implementing the above functions in the form of hardware structures, software modules, or a combination of hardware structures and software modules. One of the above functions can be executed in the form of hardware structures, software modules, or a combination of hardware structures and software modules.

[0384] This disclosure provides a communication device. The communication device may include a transceiver module and a processing module. The transceiver module may include a sending module and / or a receiving module. The sending module is used to implement the sending function, and the receiving module is used to implement the receiving function. The transceiver module can implement both sending and / or receiving functions.

[0385] The communication device can be a terminal device (such as the terminal device in the aforementioned method embodiments), a device within a terminal device, or a device that can be used in conjunction with a terminal device. Alternatively, the communication device can be a network device, a device within a network device, or a device that can be used in conjunction with a network device.

[0386] This disclosure provides another communication device. The communication device can be a network device, a terminal device (such as the terminal device in the foregoing method embodiments), 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; for details, please refer to the descriptions in the above method embodiments.

[0387] A communication device may include one or more processors. The processor may be a general-purpose processor or a dedicated processor. For example, it may be 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 communication device (e.g., network-side equipment, baseband chip, terminal equipment, terminal equipment chip, DU or CU, etc.), execute computer programs, and process data from the computer programs.

[0388] Optionally, the communication device may further include one or more memories, on which computer programs may be stored. The processor executes the computer programs to cause the communication device to perform the methods described in the above method embodiments. Optionally, the memories may also store data. The communication device and the memories may be provided separately or integrated together.

[0389] Optionally, the communication device may also include a transceiver and an antenna. A transceiver, also called a transceiver unit, transceiver, or transceiver circuit, is used to implement transmission and reception functions. A transceiver may include a receiver and a transmitter; the receiver, also called a receiver circuit, is used to implement the receiving function; the transmitter, also called a transmitter or transmitting circuit, is used to implement the transmitting function.

[0390] Optionally, the communication device may further include one or more interface circuits. The interface circuits are used to receive code instructions and transmit them to the processor. The processor executes the code instructions to cause the communication device to perform the methods described in the above method embodiments.

[0391] The communication device is a terminal device (such as the terminal device in the aforementioned method embodiments): the processor is used to execute... Figures 1-4 Any of the methods shown.

[0392] The communication device is a network device: the transceiver is used to perform... Figures 5-7 Any of the methods shown.

[0393] In one implementation, the processor 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.

[0394] In one implementation, the processor may store a computer program that runs on the processor, causing the communication device to perform the methods described in the above method embodiments. The computer program may be embedded in the processor; in this case, the processor may be implemented in hardware.

[0395] In one implementation, the communication device may include circuitry that performs the functions of transmitting, receiving, or communicating as described in the foregoing 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.

[0396] The communication device described in the above embodiments can be a network device or a terminal device (such as the terminal device in the foregoing method embodiments), but the scope of the communication device described in this disclosure is not limited thereto, and the structure of the communication device is not limited. The communication device can be a standalone device or part of a larger device. For example, the communication device can be:

[0397] (1) Independent integrated circuit IC, or chip, or chip system or subsystem;

[0398] (2) A collection of one or more ICs, optionally including storage components for storing data and computer programs;

[0399] (3) ASIC, such as modem;

[0400] (4) Modules that can be embedded in other devices;

[0401] (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.

[0402] (6) Others, etc.

[0403] When the communication device can be a chip or a chip system, the chip includes a processor and an interface. There can be one or more processors, and multiple interfaces.

[0404] Optionally, the chip may also include memory for storing necessary computer programs and data.

[0405] 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 described 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.

[0406] This disclosure also provides a system for determining sidelink duration. The system includes a communication device that serves as a terminal device (such as the first terminal device in the aforementioned method embodiments) and a communication device that serves as a network device, or the system includes a communication device that serves as a terminal device (such as the first terminal device in the aforementioned method embodiments) and a communication device that serves as a network device.

[0407] 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.

[0408] This disclosure also provides a computer program product that, when executed by a computer, implements the functions of any of the above method embodiments.

[0409] 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. The computer program product includes one or more computer programs. When the computer program is loaded and executed on a computer, all or part of the processes or functions described in the embodiments of this disclosure are generated. 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, the 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 accessible to a computer or a data storage device such as a server or data center that integrates one or more available media. The available media may 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)).

[0410] 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.

[0411] 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".

[0412] Other embodiments of the invention will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. This disclosure is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the invention that follow the general principles of the invention and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of this disclosure are indicated by the following claims.

[0413] It should be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the precise structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An information configuration method, characterized in that, The method is executed by the user equipment (UE) and includes: Based on the original measurement gap configuration and multiple measurement gap offsets sent by the network-side equipment, multiple sets of available measurement gap configurations are determined, and the association between each set of available measurement gap configurations and the parameters used to indicate a specific measurement is established. The multiple sets of available measurement gap configurations are used for the measurement of multiple different cells or frequency points to be measured.

2. The method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The specific parameter to be measured includes at least one of the following: The object being measured; The frequency to be measured; The area to be measured; Satellite to be measured; Synchronization signal block measurement time configuration (SMTC) configuration.

3. The method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The process of determining multiple sets of available measurement gap configurations and the association between each available measurement gap configuration and the parameter used to indicate a specific measurement to be measured, based on the original measurement gap configuration and multiple measurement gap offsets sent by the network-side device, includes: Obtain first configuration information sent by the network-side device, the first configuration information including multiple measurement gap offsets and specific parameters to be measured associated with each measurement gap offset; Based on the existing measurement gap configuration and the first configuration information, multiple sets of available measurement gap configurations are determined, as well as the association between each set of available measurement gap configurations and a specific parameter to be measured; wherein, the existing measurement gap configuration includes one or more of the following: the length of the measurement gap, the period of the measurement gap, and the timing advance of the measurement gap.

4. The method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The process of determining multiple sets of available measurement gap configurations and the association between each available measurement gap configuration and the parameter used to indicate a specific measurement to be measured, based on the original measurement gap configuration and multiple measurement gap offsets sent by the network-side device, includes: The configuration corresponding to the specific parameter to be measured, sent by the network-side device, and multiple measurement gap offsets or measurement gap offset identifiers are obtained. The configuration corresponding to the specific parameter to be measured includes the association between the specific parameter to be measured and the measurement gap offset or measurement gap offset identifier. Based on the existing measurement gap configuration, multiple measurement gap offsets or measurement gap offset identifiers and the configuration corresponding to the specific parameter to be measured, determine a set of available measurement gap configurations, and the association relationship between each set of available measurement gap configurations and the specific parameter to be measured; wherein, the existing measurement gap configuration includes one or more of the following: measurement gap length, measurement gap period, and measurement gap timing advance.

5. The method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The process of determining multiple sets of available measurement gap configurations and the association between each available measurement gap configuration and the parameter used to indicate a specific measurement to be measured, based on the original measurement gap configuration and multiple measurement gap offsets sent by the network-side device, includes: Obtain the second configuration information sent by the network-side device, the second configuration information being used to configure the measurement gap; Based on the original measurement gap configuration and the second configuration information, multiple sets of available measurement gap configurations are determined, as well as the association between each set of available measurement gap configurations and a specific parameter to be measured; wherein, the original measurement gap configuration includes one or more of the following: measurement gap length, measurement gap period, and measurement gap timing advance.

6. The method as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The second configuration information includes at least one of the following: A first offset list for measuring the gap, the first offset list including at least one measurement gap offset; Measurement gap offset identifier used to indicate the measurement gap offset; A second offset list for measuring gap, the second offset list including at least one measurement gap offset and a measurement gap offset identifier for indicating the measurement gap offset; The correlation between the gap offset and a specific parameter to be measured is determined. The relationship between the measurement gap offset identifier and the specific parameter to be measured; The correlation between the measurement gap offset and the identifier of a specific parameter to be measured; The association between the gap offset identifier and the identifier of the specific parameter to be measured.

7. The method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: Obtain update messages sent by network-side devices; The available measurement gap configuration is updated based on the update message.

8. The method as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The update message includes a measurement gap offset identifier and a measurement gap offset; The step of updating the available measurement gap configuration based on the update message includes: Determine whether the measurement gap offset identifier included in the update message already exists; In response to the existence of a measurement gap offset identifier included in the update message, the measurement gap offset corresponding to the measurement gap offset identifier included in the update message is updated based on the measurement gap offset included in the update message; In response to the absence of the measurement gap offset identifier included in the update message, a new available measurement gap configuration is added based on the measurement gap offset and measurement gap offset identifier included in the update message.

9. The method as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The update message includes a measurement gap offset identifier and a deletion instruction; The step of updating the available measurement gap configuration based on the update message includes: Based on the deletion instruction, delete the available measurement gap configuration corresponding to the measurement gap offset identifier included in the update message.

10. An information configuration method, characterized in that, The method is executed by a network-side device and includes: Send first configuration information to the user equipment (UE). The first configuration information includes multiple measurement gap offsets and a specific parameter to be measured associated with each measurement gap offset. The multiple measurement gap offsets are used by the UE to determine multiple sets of available measurement gap configurations based on the original measurement gap configuration. The multiple sets of available measurement gap configurations are used for the measurement of multiple different cells or frequencies to be measured.

11. The method as described in claim 10, characterized in that, The specific parameter to be measured includes at least one of the following: The object being measured; The frequency to be measured; The area to be measured; Satellite to be measured; Synchronization signal block measurement time configuration (SMTC) configuration.

12. The method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: The configuration corresponding to the specific parameter to be measured and at least one measurement gap offset or measurement gap offset identifier are sent to the UE. The configuration corresponding to the specific parameter to be measured includes the association between the specific parameter to be measured and the measurement gap offset or measurement gap offset identifier.

13. The method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: Send second configuration information to the UE, the second configuration information being used to configure the measurement gap.

14. The method as described in claim 13, characterized in that, The second configuration information includes at least one of the following: A first offset list for measuring the gap, the first offset list including at least one measurement gap offset; Measurement gap offset identifier used to indicate the measurement gap offset; A second offset list for measuring gap, the second offset list including at least one measurement gap offset and a measurement gap offset identifier for indicating the measurement gap offset; The correlation between the gap offset and a specific parameter to be measured is determined. The relationship between the measurement gap offset identifier and the specific parameter to be measured; The correlation between the measurement gap offset and the identifier of a specific parameter to be measured; The association between the gap offset identifier and the identifier of the specific parameter to be measured.

15. The method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: Send an update message to the UE.

16. The method as described in claim 15, characterized in that, The update message includes a measurement gap offset identifier and a measurement gap offset.

17. The method as described in claim 15, characterized in that, The update message includes a measurement gap offset identifier and a deletion instruction.

18. An information configuration device, characterized in that, include: The determination module is used to determine multiple sets of available measurement gap configurations and the association between each set of available measurement gap configurations and parameters used to indicate a specific measurement to be measured, based on the original measurement gap configuration and multiple measurement gap offsets sent by the network-side equipment. The multiple sets of available measurement gap configurations are used for the measurement of multiple different cells or frequency points to be measured.

19. An information configuration device, characterized in that, include: The configuration module is used to send first configuration information to the user equipment (UE). The first configuration information includes multiple measurement gap offsets and specific parameters to be measured associated with each measurement gap offset. The multiple measurement gap offsets are used by the UE to determine multiple sets of available measurement gap configurations based on the original measurement gap configuration. The multiple sets of available measurement gap configurations are used for the measurement of multiple different cells or frequencies to be measured.

20. 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 9.

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 10 to 17.

22. 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 9.

23. 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 10 to 17.

24. A computer-readable storage medium for storing instructions that, when executed, cause the method as described in any one of claims 1 to 9 to be implemented.

25. A computer-readable storage medium for storing instructions that, when executed, cause the method of any one of claims 10 to 17 to be implemented.

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