A method, device and readable storage medium for transmitting synchronization signal power information

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a method, device and readable storage medium for transmitting synchronization signal power information, applied to the technical field of wireless communication, which comprises: receiving power configuration information of a synchronization signal sent by a first network device, wherein the power configuration information is used to indicate power information of the synchronization signal corresponding to a set receiver of the user equipment; and the set receiver is used to receive a low-power wake-up signal. In the present disclosure, the power configuration information of the synchronization signal corresponding to the LPWUS receiver is received by the user equipment, so that the user equipment knows the power configuration of the synchronization signal corresponding to the LPWUS receiver, and then determines when to turn on the LPWUS receiver according to the power configuration information and the known sensitivity of the LPWUS receiver when the main receiver is in the working state, so that the user equipment can more accurately control the opening and closing of the main receiver and the LPWUS receiver, thereby saving the power consumption of the user equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of wireless communication technology, and in particular to a method, apparatus, and readable storage medium for transmitting synchronization signal power information. Background Technology

[0002] In some wireless communication technologies, low-power (LP) wakeup signals (WUS) can be applied. When using LPWUS, the dedicated receiver corresponding to LPWUS can be called an LPWUS receiver. User equipment (UE) uses the primary transceiver to process uplink and downlink data and uses a dedicated receiver to receive LPWUS. For example, if the UE's primary transceiver is in sleep mode, receiving LPWUS through the dedicated receiver will activate the primary transceiver, putting it into operation. If the UE's primary transceiver is in sleep mode and the dedicated receiver does not receive LPWUS, or if it receives LPWUS but the LPWUS instruction does not wake it up, the primary transceiver will remain in sleep mode.

[0003] LPWUS receivers require a synchronization signal to maintain their local clock. Considering that the LPWUS receiver's sensitivity is lower than the master receiver's (e.g., the master receiver's sensitivity is -110dBm while the LPWUS receiver's is -80dBm), the synchronization signal for the LPWUS receiver needs to be enhanced. Furthermore, in related technologies, LPWUS receivers often cannot accurately determine when to activate, leading to increased power consumption. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This disclosure provides a method, apparatus, and readable storage medium for transmitting synchronization signal power information.

[0005] In a first aspect, a method for transmitting synchronization signal power information is provided, executed by a user equipment, the method comprising:

[0006] The system receives power configuration information of a synchronization signal sent by a first network device. The power configuration information is used to indicate the power information of the synchronization signal corresponding to the set receiver of the user equipment. The set receiver is used to receive a low-power wake-up signal.

[0007] In some possible implementations, receiving the power configuration information sent by the first network device includes:

[0008] Receive a system message broadcast by a first network device, the system message including power configuration information of the synchronization signal.

[0009] In some possible implementations, the power information is the power offset of the synchronization signal relative to the power of the synchronization signal block SSB.

[0010] In some possible implementations, the power information is the positive difference between the power of the synchronization signal and the power of the synchronization signal block SSB.

[0011] In some possible implementations, the method further includes:

[0012] The time-frequency configuration information received from the synchronization signal sent by the first network device includes at least one of the following: frequency domain position, time domain period, and time domain position offset.

[0013] In some possible implementations, the method further includes:

[0014] The system message broadcast by the first network device is received, and the system message includes the time and frequency configuration information.

[0015] Secondly, a method for transmitting synchronization signal power information is provided.

[0016] A method for transmitting synchronization signal power information, performed by a first network device, the method comprising:

[0017] The power configuration information for sending synchronization signals to user equipment is used to indicate the power information of the synchronization signal corresponding to the set receiver of the user equipment; the set receiver is used to receive low-power wake-up signals.

[0018] In some possible implementations, sending power configuration information to the user equipment includes:

[0019] The broadcast system message includes power configuration information for the synchronization signal.

[0020] In some possible implementations, the power information is the power offset of the synchronization signal relative to the power of the synchronization signal block SSB.

[0021] In some possible implementations, the power information is the positive difference between the power of the synchronization signal and the power of the synchronization signal block SSB.

[0022] In some possible implementations, the method further includes: sending time-frequency configuration information of a synchronization signal to the user equipment, the time-frequency configuration information including at least one of the following: frequency domain position, time domain period, and time domain position offset.

[0023] In some possible implementations, the method further includes broadcasting a system message, the system message including the time-frequency configuration information.

[0024] In some possible implementations, the method further includes sending the time-frequency configuration information to a second network device.

[0025] Thirdly, a communication device is provided. This communication device can be used to perform the steps executed by a user equipment in the first aspect or any possible design of the first aspect. The user equipment can implement the functions of the methods described above through hardware structures, software modules, or a combination of hardware structures and software modules.

[0026] When the communication device shown in the first aspect is implemented by a software module, the communication device may include a transceiver module.

[0027] The transceiver module is configured to receive power configuration information sent by a first network device, wherein the power configuration information is used to indicate the power information of the synchronization signal corresponding to the set receiver of the user equipment; the set receiver is used to receive a low-power wake-up signal.

[0028] Fourthly, a communication device is provided. This communication device can be used to perform the steps executed by a network device in the second aspect or any possible design of the second aspect. The network device can implement the functions of the methods described above through hardware structures, software modules, or a combination of hardware structures and software modules.

[0029] When the communication device shown in the second aspect is implemented by a software module, the communication device may include a transceiver module.

[0030] The transceiver module is configured to send power configuration information to the user equipment, the power configuration information being used to indicate the power information of the synchronization signal corresponding to the set receiver of the user equipment; the set receiver is used to receive a low-power wake-up signal.

[0031] Fifthly, a communication device is provided, including a processor and a memory; the memory is used to store a computer program; the processor is used to execute the computer program to implement the first aspect or any possible design of the first aspect.

[0032] A sixth aspect provides a communication device, including a processor and a memory; the memory is used to store a computer program; the processor is used to execute the computer program to implement the second aspect or any possible design of the second aspect.

[0033] In a seventh aspect, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, wherein instructions (or computer programs, programs) are stored therein, which, when invoked and executed on a computer, cause the computer to perform the first aspect or any possible design of the first aspect.

[0034] Eighthly, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, wherein instructions (or computer programs, programs) are stored therein, which, when invoked and executed on a computer, cause the computer to perform the second aspect or any possible design of the second aspect.

[0035] In this disclosure, the first network device sends the power configuration information of the synchronization signal corresponding to the LPWUS receiver of the user equipment to the user equipment, so that the user equipment knows the power configuration of the synchronization signal corresponding to the LPWUS receiver. Then, the user equipment can determine when to turn on the LPWUS receiver when the main receiver is in working state based on this power configuration information and the known sensitivity of the LPWUS receiver, so that the user equipment can more accurately control the turning on and off of the main receiver and the LPWUS receiver, and save the power consumption of the user equipment.

[0036] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0037] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the embodiments of this disclosure and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments of this disclosure and, together with their descriptions, serve to explain the embodiments of this disclosure and do not constitute an improper limitation of the embodiments of this disclosure. In the drawings:

[0038] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0039] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a wireless communication system architecture provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0040] Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for transmitting synchronization signal power information according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0041] Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for transmitting synchronization signal power information according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0042] Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for transmitting synchronization signal power information according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0043] Figure 5 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for receiving synchronization signal power information according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0044] Figure 6This is a flowchart illustrating a method for receiving synchronization signal power information according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0045] Figure 7 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for transmitting synchronization signal power information according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0046] Figure 8 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for transmitting synchronization signal power information according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0047] Figure 9 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for transmitting synchronization signal power information according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0048] Figure 10 This is a structural diagram illustrating an apparatus for receiving synchronization signal power information according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0049] Figure 11 This is a structural diagram illustrating an apparatus for receiving synchronization signal power information according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0050] Figure 12 This is a structural diagram illustrating an apparatus for transmitting synchronization signal power information according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0051] Figure 13 This is a structural diagram of an apparatus for transmitting synchronization signal power information according to an exemplary embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0052] The embodiments of this disclosure will now be further described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation details.

[0053] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numerals in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with those of this disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this disclosure as detailed in the appended claims.

[0054] 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.

[0055] 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”.

[0056] Embodiments of this disclosure are described in detail below, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this disclosure, and should not be construed as limiting this disclosure.

[0057] like Figure 1 As shown, the method for transmitting synchronization signal power information provided in this disclosure can be applied to a wireless communication system 100, which may include, but is not limited to, a network device 101 and a user equipment 102. The user equipment 102 is configured to support carrier aggregation, and the user equipment 102 can be connected to multiple carrier units of the network device 101, including a primary carrier unit and one or more secondary carrier units.

[0058] It should be understood that the wireless communication system 100 described above is applicable to both low-frequency and high-frequency scenarios. Application scenarios for the wireless communication system 100 include, but are not limited to, long-term evolution (LTE) systems, LTE frequency division duplex (FDD) systems, LTE time division duplex (TDD) systems, worldwide interoperability for microwave access (WiMAX) communication systems, cloud radio access network (CRAN) systems, future 5th-generation (5G) systems, new radio (NR) communication systems, or future evolved public land mobile network (PLMN) systems.

[0059] The user equipment 102 shown above can be user equipment (UE), terminal, access terminal, terminal unit, terminal station, mobile station (MS), remote station, remote terminal, mobile terminal, wireless communication equipment, terminal agent, or user equipment, etc. This user equipment 102 may have wireless transceiver capabilities, enabling it to communicate (e.g., wirelessly) with one or more network devices 101 of one or more communication systems, and to receive network services provided by the network devices 101, including but not limited to the base station shown in the figure.

[0060] User equipment 102 may be a cellular phone, cordless phone, session initiation protocol (SIP) phone, wireless local loop (WLL) station, personal digital assistant (PDA) device, handheld device with wireless communication capabilities, computing device or other processing device connected to a wireless modem, vehicle-mounted device, wearable device, user equipment in a future 5G network or user equipment in a future evolved PLMN network, etc.

[0061] Network device 101 can be an access network device (or access point). Access network device refers to equipment that provides network access functionality, such as a radio access network (RAN) base station. Specifically, network device may include base station (BS) equipment, or base station equipment and radio resource management equipment used to control the base station equipment. This network device may also include relay stations (relay equipment), access points, and base stations in future 5G networks, base stations in future evolved PLMN networks, or NR base stations. Network device can be a wearable device or an in-vehicle device. Network device can also be a communication chip with a communication module.

[0062] For example, network equipment 101 includes, but is not limited to: next-generation base stations (gnodeB, gNB) in 5G, evolved node B (eNB) in LTE systems, radio network controllers (RNC), node B (NB) in WCDMA systems, radio controllers and base station controllers (BSC) in CRAN systems, base transceiver stations (BTS) in GSM or CDMA systems, home base stations (e.g., home evolved nodeB, or home node B, HNB), baseband units (BBU), transmitting and receiving points (TRP), transmitting points (TP), or mobile switching centers, etc.

[0063] This disclosure provides a method for transmitting synchronization signal power information. Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for transmitting synchronization signal power information according to an exemplary embodiment, such as... Figure 2 As shown, the method includes steps S201 to S202, specifically:

[0064] Step S201: The first network device sends the power configuration information of the synchronization signal to the user equipment.

[0065] The power configuration information of the synchronization signal sent by the first network device to the user equipment is used to indicate the power information of the synchronization signal corresponding to the set receiver of the user equipment. The set receiver is used to receive the low power wake-up signal. In one example, this set receiver can be called the LPWUS receiver.

[0066] After the user equipment receives the power configuration information of the synchronization signal, it can know the power information of the synchronization signal that the LPWUS receiver needs to receive.

[0067] In some possible implementations, the synchronization signal is a synchronization signal for an LP WUS receiver.

[0068] In some possible implementations, the first network device sends the power configuration information of the synchronization signal to the user equipment by sending dedicated signaling to the user equipment, which includes the power configuration information of the synchronization signal.

[0069] In some possible implementations, the first network device sends the power configuration information of the synchronization signal to the user equipment by broadcasting a system message, which includes the power configuration information of the synchronization signal.

[0070] In some possible implementations, the power information is the power offset of the synchronization signal relative to the power of the synchronization signal block SSB (SS / PBCH block).

[0071] For example, the power of the synchronization signal is Pa, the power of the SSB is Pb, and the power offset of the synchronization signal relative to the power of the SSB is Pc, where Pc is Pa-Pb.

[0072] In some possible implementations, the power information is the positive difference between the power of the synchronization signal and the power of the synchronization signal block SSB (SS / PBCH block).

[0073] For example, the power of the synchronization signal is P1, the power of the SSB is P2, the positive difference between the power of the synchronization signal and the power of the SSB is P3, the value of P3 is positive, and the value of P3 is P1-P2.

[0074] By ensuring that the power of the synchronization signal indicated by the power configuration information is greater than the power of the SSB, the problem of the small coverage area of ​​the LPWUS receiver caused by the lower sensitivity of the LPWUS receiver compared to the main receiver can be overcome. This effectively increases the coverage area of ​​the synchronization signal used for the LPWUS receiver and improves the coverage performance of the synchronization signal.

[0075] Step S202: The first network device sends the time-frequency configuration information of the synchronization signal to the user equipment.

[0076] The time-frequency configuration information includes at least one of the following: frequency domain position, time domain period, and time domain position offset.

[0077] In one example, a first network device broadcasts a system message that includes the power configuration information of the synchronization signal and the time-frequency configuration information of the synchronization signal.

[0078] In one example, the first network device broadcasts two system messages, one of which includes the power configuration information of the synchronization signal, and the other of which includes the time-frequency configuration information of the synchronization signal.

[0079] Step S203: The first network device sends the time-frequency configuration information of the synchronization signal to the second network device.

[0080] The time-frequency configuration information of the synchronization signal includes at least one of the following: frequency domain position, time domain period, and time domain position offset.

[0081] In some possible implementations, the cell managed by the second network device is a neighboring cell of the cell managed by the first network device.

[0082] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the first network device sends the power configuration information of the synchronization signal corresponding to the LPWUS receiver of the user equipment to the user equipment. This allows the user equipment to know the power configuration of the synchronization signal corresponding to the LPWUS receiver, and thus enables the user equipment to determine when to turn on the LPWUS receiver when the main receiver is in operation based on this power configuration information and the known sensitivity of the LPWUS receiver. This allows the user equipment to more accurately control the turning on and off of the main receiver and the LPWUS receiver, thereby saving the power consumption of the user equipment.

[0083] Furthermore, by sending the time-frequency configuration information of the synchronization signal to the second network device, the first network device can avoid inter-cell interference. Specifically, after the first network device enhances the power of the synchronization signal corresponding to the LPWUS receiver of the user equipment in the cell it manages, it may cause interference to other neighboring cells. Therefore, it is necessary to notify the network devices of other cells, namely the second network device, of the time-frequency configuration information of this synchronization signal, so that the second network device can avoid the time-frequency position of this synchronization signal when scheduling, thereby avoiding inter-cell interference.

[0084] This disclosure provides a method for transmitting synchronization signal power information. Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for transmitting synchronization signal power information according to an exemplary embodiment, such as... Figure 3 As shown, the method includes steps S301 to S302, specifically:

[0085] Step S301: The first network device broadcasts a system message, which includes power configuration information and time-frequency configuration information of the synchronization signal.

[0086] The power configuration information is used to indicate the power information of the synchronization signal corresponding to the set receiver of the user equipment. The set receiver is used to receive the low-power wake-up signal. In one example, this set receiver can be called the LPWUS receiver.

[0087] The time-frequency configuration information of the synchronization signal includes at least one of the following: frequency domain position, time domain period, and time domain position offset.

[0088] Step S302: The first network device sends the time-frequency configuration information of the synchronization signal to the second network device.

[0089] In some possible implementations, the cell managed by the second network device is a neighboring cell of the cell managed by the first network device.

[0090] This disclosure provides a method for transmitting synchronization signal power information. Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for transmitting synchronization signal power information according to an exemplary embodiment, such as... Figure 4 As shown, the method includes steps S401 to S402, specifically:

[0091] In step S401, the first network device broadcasts a first system message, which includes power configuration information for the synchronization signal.

[0092] The power configuration information is used to indicate the power information of the synchronization signal corresponding to the set receiver of the user equipment. The set receiver is used to receive the low-power wake-up signal. In one example, this set receiver can be called the LPWUS receiver.

[0093] In step S402, the first network device broadcasts a second system message, which includes time-frequency configuration information of the synchronization signal.

[0094] The time-frequency configuration information of the synchronization signal includes at least one of the following: frequency domain position, time domain period, and time domain position offset.

[0095] Step S403: The first network device sends the time-frequency configuration information of the synchronization signal to the second network device.

[0096] In some possible implementations, the cell managed by the second network device is a neighboring cell of the cell managed by the first network device.

[0097] It should be noted that the sending order of steps S401, S402, and S403 is not limited to... Figure 4 The order shown can be any order in which steps S401, S402, and S403 are executed.

[0098] This disclosure provides a method for receiving synchronization signal power information, executed by a user equipment. Figure 5 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for receiving synchronization signal power information according to an exemplary embodiment, such as... Figure 5 As shown, the method includes step S501 specifically:

[0099] Step S501: Receive the power configuration information of the synchronization signal sent by the first network device.

[0100] The power configuration information is used to indicate the power information of the synchronization signal corresponding to the set receiver of the user equipment; the set receiver is used to receive the low power wake-up signal, and in one example, the set receiver can be called the LPWUS receiver.

[0101] In some possible implementations, receiving power configuration information of a synchronization signal sent by a first network device includes: receiving dedicated signaling sent by the first network device, the dedicated signaling including the power configuration information of the synchronization signal.

[0102] In some possible implementations, receiving power configuration information of a synchronization signal sent by a first network device includes: receiving a system message broadcast by the first network device, the system message including the power configuration information of the synchronization signal.

[0103] In some possible implementations, the power information of the synchronization signal corresponding to the set receiver of the user equipment is the power offset of the synchronization signal relative to the power of the synchronization signal block SSB.

[0104] For example, the power of the synchronization signal is Pa, the power of the SSB is Pb, and the power offset of the synchronization signal relative to the power of the SSB is Pc, where Pc is Pa-Pb.

[0105] In a specific example, the LPWUS receiver of the user equipment (UE) has a sensitivity of -80 dBm. When the UE is in RRC idle state, it activates its master receiver and receives the SSB through the master receiver. The master receiver measures the Reference Signal Receiving Power (RSRP) of the received SSB. The UE receives a system message broadcast by the first network device, indicating that the LPWUS power is 10 dB higher than the SSB power.

[0106] If the SSB power measured by the master receiver is -100dBm, the user equipment can determine from the system message that the received power of the synchronization signal received by the LPWUS receiver is -90dBm, which does not reach the minimum received power of the LPWUS receiver of -80dBm. Therefore, the user equipment determines that it does not need to turn on the LPWUS receiver.

[0107] If the SSB power measured by the master receiver is -85dBm, the user equipment can determine from the system message that the received power of the synchronization signal received by the LPWUS receiver is -75dBm, which has reached the minimum received power of the LPWUS receiver of -80dBm. Thus, the user equipment determines that the LPWUS receiver needs to be turned on.

[0108] In some possible implementations, the power information of the synchronization signal corresponding to the set receiver of the user equipment is the positive difference between the power of the synchronization signal and the power of the synchronization signal block SSB (SS / PBCH block).

[0109] For example, the power of the synchronization signal is P1, the power of the SSB is P2, the positive difference between the power of the synchronization signal and the power of the SSB is P3, the value of P3 is positive, and the value of P3 is P1-P2.

[0110] In a specific example, the LPWUS receiver of the user equipment (UE) has a sensitivity of -80 dBm. When the UE is in RRC idle state, it activates its master receiver and receives the SSB through the master receiver. The master receiver measures the Reference Signal Receiving Power (RSRP) of the received SSB. The UE receives a system message broadcast by the first network device, indicating that the power offset of the LPWUS compared to the SSB power is -20 dB (i.e., the LPWUS power is -20 dB lower than the SSB power).

[0111] If the SSB power measured by the master receiver is -70dBm, the user equipment can determine from the system message that the received power of the synchronization signal received by the LPWUS receiver is -90dBm, which does not reach the minimum received power of the LPWUS receiver of -80dBm. Therefore, the user equipment determines that it does not need to turn on the LPWUS receiver.

[0112] If the SSB power measured by the master receiver is -60dBm, the user equipment can determine from the system message that the received power of the synchronization signal received by the LPWUS receiver is -80dBm, which has reached the minimum received power of the LPWUS receiver of -80dBm. Thus, the user equipment determines that the LPWUS receiver needs to be turned on.

[0113] By ensuring that the power of the synchronization signal indicated by the power configuration information is greater than the power of the SSB, the problem of the small coverage area of ​​the LPWUS receiver caused by the lower sensitivity of the LPWUS receiver compared to the main receiver can be overcome. This effectively increases the coverage area of ​​the synchronization signal used for the LPWUS receiver and improves the coverage performance of the synchronization signal.

[0114] In some possible implementations, the time-frequency configuration information of the synchronization signal is a default value and does not require configuration by the first network device.

[0115] This disclosure provides a method for receiving synchronization signal power information, executed by a user equipment. Figure 6This is a flowchart illustrating a method for receiving synchronization signal power information according to an exemplary embodiment, such as... Figure 6 As shown, the method includes step S601 in detail:

[0116] Step S601: Receive the power configuration information and time-frequency configuration information of the synchronization signal sent by the first network device.

[0117] In some possible implementations, receiving power configuration information and time-frequency configuration information of a synchronization signal sent by a first network device includes: receiving a system message broadcast by the first network device, wherein the system message includes power configuration information and time-frequency configuration information of the synchronization signal.

[0118] In some possible implementations, receiving the power configuration information and time-frequency configuration information of the synchronization signal sent by the first network device includes: receiving a first system message broadcast by the first network device, the first system message including the power configuration information of the synchronization signal; and receiving a second system message broadcast by the first network device, the second system message including the time-frequency configuration information of the synchronization signal.

[0119] In some possible implementations, receiving the power configuration information and time-frequency configuration information of the synchronization signal sent by the first network device includes: receiving a second system message broadcast by the first network device, the second system message including the time-frequency configuration information of the synchronization signal; and receiving a first system message broadcast by the first network device, the first system message including the power configuration information of the synchronization signal.

[0120] In this embodiment of the disclosure, after the user equipment obtains the power configuration information and time-frequency configuration information of the synchronization signal corresponding to the LPWUS receiver, it determines when to turn on the LPWUS receiver when the main receiver is in working state based on this power configuration information and the known sensitivity of the LPWUS receiver. This enables the user equipment to more accurately control the turning on and off of the main receiver and the LPWUS receiver, saving the power consumption of the user equipment. Furthermore, it can accurately receive the synchronization signal based on the time-frequency configuration information of the synchronization signal.

[0121] This disclosure provides a method for transmitting synchronization signal power information, executed by a first network device. Figure 7 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for transmitting synchronization signal power information according to an exemplary embodiment, such as... Figure 7 As shown, the method includes step S701 in detail:

[0122] Step S701: Send the power configuration information of the synchronization signal to the user equipment.

[0123] The power configuration information is used to indicate the power information of the synchronization signal corresponding to the set receiver of the user equipment; the set receiver is used to receive the low power wake-up signal, and in one example the set receiver can be called an LPWUS receiver.

[0124] In some possible implementations, sending power configuration information of a synchronization signal to a user equipment includes sending dedicated signaling to the user equipment, the dedicated signaling including the power configuration information of the synchronization signal.

[0125] In some possible implementations, sending power configuration information of a synchronization signal to a user equipment includes broadcasting a system message, the system message including the power configuration information of the synchronization signal.

[0126] In some possible implementations, the power information of the synchronization signal corresponding to the set receiver of the user equipment is the power offset of the synchronization signal relative to the power of the synchronization signal block SSB.

[0127] For example, the power of the synchronization signal is Pa, the power of the SSB is Pb, and the power offset of the synchronization signal relative to the power of the SSB is Pc, where Pc is Pa-Pb.

[0128] In a specific example, the LPWUS receiver of the user equipment (UE) has a sensitivity of -80 dBm. When the UE is in RRC idle state, it activates its master receiver and receives the SSB through the master receiver. The master receiver measures the Reference Signal Receiving Power (RSRP) of the received SSB. The UE receives a system message broadcast by the first network device, indicating that the LPWUS power is 10 dB higher than the SSB power.

[0129] If the SSB power measured by the master receiver is -100dBm, the user equipment can determine from the system message that the received power of the synchronization signal received by the LPWUS receiver is -90dBm, which does not reach the minimum received power of the LPWUS receiver of -80dBm. Therefore, the user equipment determines that it does not need to turn on the LPWUS receiver.

[0130] If the SSB power measured by the master receiver is -85dBm, the user equipment can determine from the system message that the received power of the synchronization signal received by the LPWUS receiver is -75dBm, which has reached the minimum received power of the LPWUS receiver of -80dBm. Thus, the user equipment determines that the LPWUS receiver needs to be turned on.

[0131] In some possible implementations, the power information of the synchronization signal corresponding to the set receiver of the user equipment is the positive difference between the power of the synchronization signal and the power of the synchronization signal block SSB (SS / PBCH block).

[0132] For example, the power of the synchronization signal is P1, the power of the SSB is P2, the positive difference between the power of the synchronization signal and the power of the SSB is P3, the value of P3 is positive, and the value of P3 is P1-P2.

[0133] The power configuration information of the first network device indicates that the power of the synchronization signal is greater than that of the SSB. This can overcome the problem of the small coverage range of the LPWUS receiver caused by the lower sensitivity of the LPWUS receiver compared to the main receiver, effectively increasing the coverage range of the synchronization signal used for the LPWUS receiver and improving the coverage performance of the synchronization signal.

[0134] This disclosure provides a method for transmitting synchronization signal power information, executed by a first network device. Figure 8 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for transmitting synchronization signal power information according to an exemplary embodiment, such as... Figure 8 As shown, the method includes step S801 specifically:

[0135] Step S801: Send the power configuration information and time-frequency configuration information of the synchronization signal to the user equipment.

[0136] In some possible implementations, sending power configuration information and time-frequency configuration information of the synchronization signal to the user equipment includes broadcasting a system message, wherein the system message includes both the power configuration information and the time-frequency configuration information of the synchronization signal. That is, the same system message contains both the power configuration information and the time-frequency configuration information of the synchronization signal.

[0137] In some possible implementations, sending power configuration information and time-frequency configuration information of a synchronization signal to a user equipment includes: broadcasting a first system message, the first system message including the power configuration information of the synchronization signal; and broadcasting a second system message, the second system message including the power configuration information of the synchronization signal.

[0138] In some possible implementations, sending power configuration information and time-frequency configuration information of a synchronization signal to a user equipment includes: broadcasting a second system message, the second system message including the power configuration information of the synchronization signal; and broadcasting a first system message, the first system message including the power configuration information of the synchronization signal.

[0139] This disclosure provides a method for transmitting synchronization signal power information, executed by a first network device. Figure 9This is a flowchart illustrating a method for transmitting synchronization signal power information according to an exemplary embodiment, such as... Figure 9 As shown, the method includes step S901 in detail:

[0140] Step S901: Send the power configuration information and time-frequency configuration information of the synchronization signal to the user equipment.

[0141] Step S902: Send the time and frequency configuration information to the second network device.

[0142] In some possible implementations, the cell managed by the second network device is a neighboring cell of the cell managed by the first network device.

[0143] In this embodiment, the first network device sends the time-frequency configuration information of the synchronization signal to the second network device to avoid inter-cell interference. Specifically, after the first network device enhances the power of the synchronization signal corresponding to the LPWUS receiver of the user equipment in the cell it manages, it may cause interference to other neighboring cells. Therefore, it is necessary to notify the network devices of other cells, namely the second network device, of the time-frequency configuration information of this synchronization signal, so that the second network device can avoid the time-frequency position of this synchronization signal when scheduling, thereby avoiding inter-cell interference.

[0144] Based on the same concept as the above method embodiments, this disclosure also provides a communication device that can have the functions of the user equipment 102 in the above method embodiments and is used to execute the steps performed by the user equipment 102 provided in the above embodiments. This function can be implemented in hardware, or in software, or in hardware executing corresponding software. The hardware or software includes one or more modules corresponding to the above functions.

[0145] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 10 The communication device 1000 shown can serve as the user equipment 102 involved in the above method embodiment, and perform the steps executed by the user equipment 102 in the above method embodiment.

[0146] The communication device 1000 includes a transceiver module 1001.

[0147] The transceiver module 1001 is configured to receive power configuration information of a synchronization signal sent by a first network device. The power configuration information is used to indicate the power information of the synchronization signal corresponding to the set receiver of the user equipment. The set receiver is used to receive a low-power wake-up signal.

[0148] In some possible implementations, the transceiver module 1001 is also configured to receive system messages broadcast by the first network device, the system messages including power configuration information of the synchronization signal.

[0149] In some possible implementations, the power information is the power offset of the synchronization signal relative to the power of the synchronization signal block SSB.

[0150] In some possible implementations, the transceiver module 1001 is further configured such that the power information is the positive difference between the power of the synchronization signal and the power of the synchronization signal block SSB.

[0151] In some possible implementations, the transceiver module 1001 is further configured to receive time-frequency configuration information of a synchronization signal sent by the first network device, the time-frequency configuration information including at least one of the following: frequency domain position, time domain period, and time domain position offset.

[0152] In some possible implementations, the transceiver module 1001 is also configured to receive system messages broadcast by the first network device, the system messages including the time-frequency configuration information.

[0153] When the communication device is user equipment 102, its structure can also be as follows: Figure 11 As shown.

[0154] Figure 11 This is a block diagram illustrating an apparatus 1100 for transmitting synchronization signal power information according to an exemplary embodiment. For example, apparatus 1100 may be a mobile phone, computer, digital broadcasting terminal, messaging device, game console, tablet device, medical device, fitness equipment, personal digital assistant, etc.

[0155] Reference Figure 11 The device 1100 may include one or more of the following components: a processing component 1102, a memory 1104, a power component 1106, a multimedia component 1108, an audio component 1110, an input / output (I / O) interface 1112, a sensor component 1114, and a communication component 1116.

[0156] Processing component 1102 typically controls the overall operation of device 1100, such as operations associated with display, telephone calls, data communication, camera operation, and recording operations. Processing component 1102 may include one or more processors 1120 to execute instructions to perform all or part of the steps of the methods described above. Furthermore, processing component 1102 may include one or more modules to facilitate interaction between processing component 1102 and other components. For example, processing component 1102 may include a multimedia module to facilitate interaction between multimedia component 1108 and processing component 1102.

[0157] Memory 1104 is configured to store various types of data to support the operation of device 1100. Examples of such data include instructions for any application or method operating on device 1100, contact data, phonebook data, messages, pictures, videos, etc. Memory 1104 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.

[0158] The power component 1106 provides power to the various components of the device 1100. The power component 1106 may include a power management system, one or more power sources, and other components associated with generating, managing, and distributing power to the device 1100.

[0159] Multimedia component 1108 includes a screen that provides an output interface between the device 1100 and the user. In some embodiments, the screen may include a liquid crystal display (LCD) and a touch panel (TP). If the screen includes a touch panel, the screen may be implemented as a touchscreen to receive input signals from the user. The touch panel includes one or more touch sensors to sense touches, swipes, and gestures on the touch panel. The touch sensors may sense not only the boundaries of the touch or swipe action but also the duration and pressure associated with the touch or swipe operation. In some embodiments, multimedia component 1108 includes a front-facing camera and / or a rear-facing camera. When the device 1100 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.

[0160] Audio component 1110 is configured to output and / or input audio signals. For example, audio component 1110 includes a microphone (MIC) configured to receive external audio signals when device 1100 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 1104 or transmitted via communication component 1116. In some embodiments, audio component 1110 also includes a speaker for outputting audio signals.

[0161] I / O interface 1112 provides an interface between processing component 1102 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.

[0162] Sensor assembly 1114 includes one or more sensors for providing status assessments of various aspects of device 1100. For example, sensor assembly 1114 may detect the on / off state of device 1100, the relative positioning of components such as the display and keypad of device 1100, changes in the position of device 1100 or a component of device 1100, the presence or absence of user contact with device 1100, the orientation or acceleration / deceleration of device 1100, and temperature changes of device 1100. Sensor assembly 1114 may include a proximity sensor configured to detect the presence of nearby objects without any physical contact. Sensor assembly 1114 may also include a light sensor, such as a CMOS or CCD image sensor, for use in imaging applications. In some embodiments, sensor assembly 1114 may also include an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a magnetometer, a pressure sensor, or a temperature sensor.

[0163] Communication component 1116 is configured to facilitate wired or wireless communication between device 1100 and other devices. Device 1100 can access wireless networks based on communication standards, such as WiFi, 4G, or 5G, or combinations thereof. In one exemplary embodiment, communication component 1116 receives broadcast signals or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management system via a broadcast channel. In one exemplary embodiment, communication component 1116 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.

[0164] In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus 1100 may be implemented by one or more application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), controllers, microcontrollers, microprocessors, or other electronic components to perform the methods described above.

[0165] In an exemplary embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium including instructions is also provided, such as a memory 1104 including instructions, which can be executed by a processor 1120 of the device 1100 to perform the above-described method. For example, the non-transitory computer-readable storage medium may be a ROM, random access memory (RAM), CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, and optical data storage device, etc.

[0166] Based on the same concept as the above method embodiments, this disclosure also provides a communication device that can have the functions of the network device 101 in the above method embodiments and is used to execute the steps performed by the network device 101 provided in the above embodiments. This function can be implemented by hardware, or by software, or by hardware executing corresponding software. The hardware or software includes one or more modules corresponding to the above functions.

[0167] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 12 The communication device 1200 shown can serve as the network device 101 involved in the above method embodiments and execute the steps performed by the network device 101 in the above method embodiments.

[0168] like Figure 12 The communication device 1200 shown includes a transceiver module 1201.

[0169] The transceiver module 1201 is configured to send power configuration information of a synchronization signal to a user equipment. The power configuration information is used to indicate the power information of the synchronization signal corresponding to the set receiver of the user equipment. The set receiver is used to receive a low-power wake-up signal.

[0170] In some possible implementations, the transceiver module 1201 is also configured to broadcast system messages, which include power configuration information of the synchronization signal.

[0171] In some possible implementations, the power information is the power offset of the synchronization signal relative to the power of the synchronization signal block SSB.

[0172] In some possible implementations, the power information is the positive difference between the power of the synchronization signal and the power of the synchronization signal block SSB.

[0173] In some possible implementations, the transceiver module 1201 is further configured to send time-frequency configuration information of the synchronization signal to the user equipment, the time-frequency configuration information including at least one of the following: frequency domain position, time domain period, and time domain position offset.

[0174] In some possible implementations, the transceiver module 1201 is also configured to broadcast system messages, which include the time-frequency configuration information.

[0175] In some possible implementations, the transceiver module 1201 is also configured to send the time-frequency configuration information to the second network device.

[0176] When the communication device is a network device, its structure can also be as follows: Figure 13 As shown. Taking network device 101 as a base station as an example, the structure of the communication device is explained. Figure 13 As shown, the device 1300 includes a memory 1301, a processor 1302, a transceiver component 1303, and a power supply component 1306. The memory 1301 is coupled to the processor 1302 and can be used to store the programs and data necessary for the communication device 1300 to implement its various functions. The processor 1302 is configured to support the communication device 1300 in performing the corresponding functions described above; this function can be implemented by calling the programs stored in the memory 1301. The transceiver component 1303 can be a wireless transceiver, used to support the communication device 1300 in receiving signaling and / or data, and transmitting signaling and / or data via a wireless air interface. The transceiver component 1303 can also be referred to as a transceiver unit or communication unit. The transceiver component 1303 may include a radio frequency component 1304 and one or more antennas 1305. The radio frequency component 1304 can be a remote radio unit (RRU), specifically used for transmitting radio frequency signals and converting radio frequency signals to baseband signals. The one or more antennas 1305 are specifically used for radiating and receiving radio frequency signals.

[0177] When the communication device 1300 needs to send data, the processor 1302 performs baseband processing on the data to be sent and outputs a baseband signal to the radio frequency (RF) unit. The RF unit then performs RF processing on the baseband signal and transmits the RF signal as electromagnetic waves through an antenna. When data is sent to the communication device 1300, the RF unit receives the RF signal through the antenna, converts the RF signal into a baseband signal, and outputs the baseband signal to the processor 1302. The processor 1302 converts the baseband signal back into data and processes the data.

[0178] Other embodiments of the present disclosure will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the embodiments of the present disclosure that follow the general principles of the embodiments of the present disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and embodiments are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of the embodiments of the present disclosure are indicated by the following claims.

[0179] It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed herein are not limited to the precise structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from their scope. The scope of the embodiments disclosed herein is limited only by the appended claims.

[0180] Industrial applicability

[0181] The first network device sends the power configuration information of the synchronization signal corresponding to the LPWUS receiver of the user equipment to the user equipment. This allows the user equipment to know the power configuration of the synchronization signal corresponding to the LPWUS receiver. Based on this power configuration information and the known sensitivity of the LPWUS receiver, the user equipment can determine when to turn on the LPWUS receiver when the main receiver is in operation. This enables the user equipment to more accurately control the on and off of the main receiver and the LPWUS receiver, saving power consumption. Furthermore, when the power of the synchronization signal is greater than the power of the SSB, it can overcome the problem of the small coverage area of ​​the LPWUS receiver caused by the lower sensitivity of the LPWUS receiver compared to the main receiver, effectively increasing the coverage area of ​​the synchronization signal used for the LPWUS receiver and improving the coverage performance of the synchronization signal.

Claims

1. A method for transmitting synchronization signal power information, performed by a user equipment, the method comprising: The system receives power configuration information of a synchronization signal sent by a first network device. The power configuration information is used to indicate the power information of the synchronization signal corresponding to the designated receiver of the user equipment. The designated receiver is used to receive a low-power wake-up signal. The power information is the positive difference between the power of the synchronization signal and the power of the synchronization signal block SSB. The receipt of power configuration information sent by the first network device includes: Receive a system message broadcast by a first network device, the system message including the power configuration information of the synchronization signal; The method further includes: receiving a system message sent by a first network device, the system message including time-frequency configuration information of the synchronization signal, the time-frequency configuration information also including: frequency domain position, time domain period, and time domain position offset.

2. The method as described in claim 1, wherein, The step of receiving the power configuration information sent by the first network device further includes: Receive dedicated signaling sent by a first network device, the dedicated signaling including the power configuration information of the synchronization signal.

3. The method as described in claim 1, wherein, The power information is the power offset of the synchronization signal relative to the power of the synchronization signal block SSB.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein, The synchronization signal is used for the LP WUS receiver.

5. The method of claim 1, wherein, The time-frequency configuration information of the synchronization signal is the default value.

6. The method of claim 1, wherein, The system message that sends the power configuration information and the time-frequency configuration information is the same.

7. The method of claim 1, wherein, The system messages that send the power configuration information and the time-frequency configuration information are different.

8. A method for transmitting synchronization signal power information, performed by a first network device, the method comprising: Power configuration information for sending synchronization signals to user equipment, wherein the power configuration information is used to indicate the power information of the synchronization signal corresponding to the set receiver of the user equipment; the set receiver is used to receive low-power wake-up signals; the power information is the positive difference between the power of the synchronization signal and the power of the synchronization signal block SSB; The step of sending power configuration information to the user equipment includes: Broadcast system messages, the system messages including the power configuration information of the synchronization signal; The method further includes sending a system message to the user equipment, the system message including the time-frequency configuration information of the synchronization signal, the time-frequency configuration information also including: frequency domain position, time domain period, and time domain position offset.

9. The method of claim 8, wherein, Sending power configuration information to the user equipment further includes: Send dedicated signaling, which includes power configuration information of the synchronization signal.

10. The method of claim 8, wherein, The power information is the power offset of the synchronization signal relative to the power of the synchronization signal block SSB.

11. The method of claim 8, wherein, The method further includes: The time-frequency configuration information is sent to the second network device.

12. The method of claim 8, wherein, The synchronization signal is used for the LP WUS receiver.

13. The method of claim 8, wherein, The time-frequency configuration information of the synchronization signal is the default value.

14. The method of claim 8, wherein, The system message that sends the power configuration information and the time-frequency configuration information is the same.

15. The method of claim 8, wherein, The system messages that send the power configuration information and the time-frequency configuration information are different.

16. An apparatus for transmitting synchronization signal power information, configured in a user equipment, the apparatus comprising: The transceiver module is configured to receive power configuration information sent by a first network device. The power configuration information is used to indicate the power information of the synchronization signal corresponding to the set receiver of the user equipment. The set receiver is used to receive a low-power wake-up signal. The power information is the positive difference between the power of the synchronization signal and the power of the synchronization signal block SSB. The transceiver module is further configured to receive system messages broadcast by the first network device, the system messages including power configuration information of the synchronization signal; The transceiver module is also configured to receive system messages sent by the first network device. The system messages include time-frequency configuration information of the synchronization signal, and the time-frequency configuration information also includes: frequency domain position, time domain period, and time domain position offset.

17. An apparatus for transmitting synchronization signal power information, configured in a first network device, the apparatus comprising: The transceiver module is configured to send power configuration information to the user equipment, wherein the power configuration information is used to indicate the power information of the synchronization signal corresponding to the set receiver of the user equipment; the set receiver is used to receive a low-power wake-up signal; the power information is the positive difference between the power of the synchronization signal and the power of the synchronization signal block SSB. The transceiver module is also configured to broadcast system messages, which include power configuration information of the synchronization signal. The transceiver module is also configured to send system messages to the user equipment. The system messages include time-frequency configuration information of the synchronization signal, which also includes: frequency domain position, time domain period, and time domain position offset.

18. A communication device, comprising a processor and a memory, wherein, The memory is used to store computer programs; The processor is used to execute the computer program to implement the method as described in any one of claims 1-7.

19. A communication device, comprising a processor and a memory, wherein, The memory is used to store computer programs; The processor is used to execute the computer program to implement the method as described in any one of claims 8-15.

20. A computer-readable storage medium storing instructions that, when invoked and executed on a computer, cause the computer to perform the method as described in any one of claims 1-7.

21. A computer-readable storage medium storing instructions that, when invoked and executed on a computer, cause the computer to perform the method as described in any one of claims 8-15.

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