Apparatus, method, and medium for processing positioning measurements

Abstract

Example embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a solution for handling positioning measurements. In this solution, a first apparatus can determine a relationship between a completion time of a positioning measurement and an available time of a serving cell of the first apparatus, or a first time length for a duration of performing the positioning measurement and a second time length of a valid duration of an uplink synchronization parameter in the serving cell. Then, based on the determined relationship, mobility activities can be handled appropriately.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Various exemplary embodiments of this disclosure generally relate to the telecommunications field, and more specifically, to methods, apparatus, devices, and computer-readable storage media for processing positioning measurements. Background Technology

[0002] In New Radio (NR) Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs), it is assumed that User Equipment (UE) always has the capability for Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) measurements and will determine its location based on the measured GNSS information. Further discussion below will focus on supporting the Internet of Things (IoT) over NTNs. The 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project) assumes that UEs cannot operate both GNSS and IoT NTNs simultaneously; therefore, Radio Access Network Working Groups (WG) 1 (RAN1) and RAN WG2 (RAN2) specify GNSS measurement gaps during which UEs can perform GNSS measurements without monitoring the Physical Downlink Control Channel (PDCCH) and performing other “3GPP tasks.”

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[0004] In a first aspect of this disclosure, a first apparatus is provided. The first apparatus includes at least one processor; and at least one memory storing instructions, which, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the first apparatus to: determine a relationship between at least one of the following: the completion time of a positioning measurement and the availability time of the serving cell of the first apparatus; a first time length for the duration of performing the positioning measurement and a second time length for the effective duration of uplink synchronization parameters in the serving cell, the first time length being less than a third time length of the positioning measurement interval; and, upon completion of the positioning measurement, perform at least one of the following based on the relationship: skipping a radio link identification failure (RLF) procedure in the serving cell; performing a reconstruction procedure with a target cell; performing a cell reselection procedure; stopping at least one access layer (AS) operation suspended due to the performance of the positioning measurement; performing a mobility-related procedure; initiating at least one mobility measurement or positioning reference signal (PRS) measurement, the duration of performing at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement at least partially overlapping the duration of performing the positioning measurement; or resuming at least one AS operation suspended due to the performance of the positioning measurement.

[0005] In a second aspect of this disclosure, a second apparatus is provided. The second apparatus includes: at least one processor; and at least one memory storing instructions, which, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the second apparatus to: determine a relationship between at least one of the following: the completion time of a first apparatus completing a positioning measurement and the availability time of the serving cell of the first apparatus provided by the second apparatus, or a first time length for the duration of the positioning measurement performed by the first apparatus and a second time length for the effective duration of uplink synchronization parameters in the serving cell; and, based on the expectation that the first apparatus has completed the positioning measurement, perform at least one of the following based on the relationship: stop at least one access stratum (AS) operation suspended due to the performance of the positioning measurement; resume at least one AS operation suspended due to the performance of the positioning measurement; or begin assisting the first apparatus in performing at least one mobility measurement or location reference signal (PRS) measurement, wherein the duration of performing the at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement at least partially overlaps with the duration of performing the positioning measurement.

[0006] In a third aspect of this disclosure, a first apparatus is provided. The first apparatus includes: at least one processor; and at least one memory storing instructions, which, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the first apparatus to perform the following operations: receiving from a second apparatus a fourth message for releasing the first apparatus to an idle state, the fourth message indicating at least one of the following: a location-related reason for the first apparatus to perform a location measurement, or a target cell or candidate cell for the first apparatus; and transitioning to an idle state upon receiving the fourth message.

[0007] In a fourth aspect of this disclosure, a second apparatus is provided. The second apparatus includes at least one processor; and at least one memory storing instructions, which, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the second apparatus to: determine a relationship between at least one of the following: the completion time of a positioning measurement and the availability time of a serving cell of a first apparatus; or a first time length of the positioning measurement and a second time length of the effective duration of uplink synchronization parameters in the serving cell; and transmit a fourth message for releasing the first apparatus to an idle state according to at least one of the following: determining that the completion time of the positioning measurement is later than or equal to the availability time of the serving cell, or determining that the first time length is equal to or longer than the second time length.

[0008] In a fifth aspect of this disclosure, a first apparatus is provided. The first apparatus includes at least one processor; and at least one memory storing instructions, which, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the first apparatus to: receive a conditional handover (CHO) configuration for a candidate cell from a second apparatus; perform a location measurement that conflicts with a CHO execution evaluation on the candidate cell; and initiate a CHO execution evaluation upon completion of the location measurement or after the end of a location measurement interval.

[0009] In a sixth aspect of this disclosure, a second apparatus is provided. The second apparatus includes at least one processor; and at least one memory storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the second apparatus to: transmit a conditional handover (CHO) configuration of a candidate cell to a first apparatus; and, based on determining a conflict between a positioning measurement at the first apparatus and a CHO performance evaluation on the candidate cell, transmit a fourth message to the candidate cell, the fourth message indicating that a candidate cell shift will be used for resources to perform a CHO on the candidate cell.

[0010] In a seventh aspect of this disclosure, a third apparatus is provided. The third apparatus includes: at least one processor; and at least one memory storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the third apparatus to: determine resources to be used by a first apparatus to perform a conditional handover (CHO) on a candidate cell provided by the third apparatus; and receive a fifth message from a second apparatus serving the first apparatus, the fifth message indicating that the candidate cell shift will be used to perform the CHO on the candidate cell.

[0011] In an eighth aspect of this disclosure, a first device is provided. The first device includes: at least one processor; and at least one memory storing instructions, which, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the first device to: receive a Connected Discontinuous Reception (C-DRX) configuration indicating at least one activity duration from a second device; and, in response to the at least one activity duration overlapping with a positioning measurement gap, wake up at the end of the measurement gap to monitor control information indicating at least one pending transmission of the first device.

[0012] In a ninth aspect of this disclosure, a second apparatus is provided. The second apparatus includes: at least one processor; and at least one memory storing instructions, which, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the second apparatus to: transmit a Connected Discontinuous Receive (C-DRX) configuration indicating at least one activity duration to a first apparatus; and, in response to the activity duration of the at least one activity duration overlapping with a positioning measurement gap, transmit control information at the end of the positioning measurement gap, the control information indicating at least one pending transmission of the first apparatus.

[0013] In a tenth aspect of this disclosure, a first apparatus is provided. The first apparatus includes at least one processor; and at least one memory storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the first apparatus to: receive from a second apparatus a measurement configuration for configuring mobility measurements of neighboring cells; perform location measurements that conflict with mobility measurements of neighboring cells; and relax requirements for mobility measurements of neighboring cells.

[0014] In the eleventh aspect of this disclosure, a method is provided. The method includes: determining at a first device a relationship between at least one of the following: the completion time of a positioning measurement and the availability time of the serving cell of the first device; a first time length for the duration of performing the positioning measurement and a second time length for the effective duration of uplink synchronization parameters in the serving cell, the first time length being less than a third time length of a positioning measurement gap; and, upon completion of the positioning measurement, performing at least one of the following based on the relationship: skipping a radio link identification failure (RLF) procedure in the serving cell; performing a reconstruction procedure with a target cell; performing a cell reselection procedure; stopping at least one access layer (AS) operation suspended due to the performance of the positioning measurement; performing a mobility-related procedure; initiating at least one mobility measurement or positioning reference signal (PRS) measurement, the duration for performing at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement at least partially overlapping the duration for performing the positioning measurement; or resuming at least one AS operation suspended due to the performance of the positioning measurement.

[0015] In a twelfth aspect of this disclosure, a method is provided. The method includes: determining, at a second device, a relationship between at least one of the following: the completion time of a positioning measurement performed by a first device and the availability time of a serving cell of the first device provided by the second device, or a first time length for the duration of the positioning measurement performed by the first device and a second time length for the effective duration of uplink synchronization parameters in the serving cell; and, based on the expectation that the first device has completed the positioning measurement, performing at least one of the following based on the relationship: stopping at least one access stratum (AS) operation suspended due to the performance of the positioning measurement; resuming at least one AS operation suspended due to the performance of the positioning measurement; or initiating assistance for the first device to perform at least one mobility measurement or location reference signal (PRS) measurement, wherein the duration of performing the at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement at least partially overlaps with the duration of performing the positioning measurement.

[0016] In a thirteenth aspect of this disclosure, a method is provided. The method includes: receiving, at a first device, a fourth message from a second device to release the first device into an idle state, the fourth message indicating at least one of the following: a location-related reason for the first device to perform a location measurement, or a target cell or candidate cell for the first device; and transitioning to an idle state upon receiving the fourth message.

[0017] In a fourteenth aspect of this disclosure, a method is provided. The method includes: determining at a second device a relationship between at least one of the following: the completion time of a positioning measurement and the availability time of a serving cell of a first device; or a first time length of the positioning measurement and a second time length of the effective duration of uplink synchronization parameters in the serving cell; and transmitting a fourth message for releasing the first device to an idle state according to at least one of the following: determining that the completion time of the positioning measurement is later than or equal to the availability time of the serving cell, or determining that the first time length is equal to or longer than the second time length.

[0018] In a fifteenth aspect of this disclosure, a method is provided. The method includes: receiving a conditional handover (CHO) configuration of a candidate cell from a second device at a first device; performing a positioning measurement, the positioning measurement conflicting with a CHO execution evaluation on the candidate cell; and initiating a CHO execution evaluation after the positioning measurement is completed or after a positioning measurement interval of the positioning measurement ends.

[0019] In a sixteenth aspect of this disclosure, a method is provided. The method includes: transmitting a conditional handover (CHO) configuration of a candidate cell from a second device to a first device; and transmitting a fourth message to the candidate cell based on determining a conflict between a positioning measurement at the first device and a CHO performance evaluation on the candidate cell, the fourth message indicating that resources for performing a CHO on the candidate cell will be used for candidate cell shifting.

[0020] In a seventeenth aspect of this disclosure, a method is provided. The method includes: determining at a third device resources to be used by a first device to perform a conditional handover (CHO) on a candidate cell provided by the third device; and receiving from a second device serving the first device a fifth message indicating that the candidate cell shift will be used to perform the CHO on the candidate cell.

[0021] In an eighteenth aspect of this disclosure, a method is provided. The method includes: receiving, at a first device, a Connected Discontinuous Reception (C-DRX) configuration indicating at least one activity duration from a second device; and, in response to the at least one activity duration overlapping with a positioning measurement gap, waking up at the end of the measurement gap to monitor control information indicating at least one pending transmission of the first device.

[0022] In a nineteenth aspect of this disclosure, a method is provided. The method includes: transmitting a Connected Discontinuous Reception (C-DRX) configuration indicating at least one activity duration to a first device from a second device; and transmitting control information at the end of the positioning measurement gap in response to the activity duration of the at least one activity duration overlapping with a positioning measurement gap, the control information indicating at least one pending transmission of the first device.

[0023] In a twentieth aspect of this disclosure, a method is provided. The method includes: receiving, at a first device, a measurement configuration for configuring mobility measurements of neighboring cells from a second device; performing a positioning measurement that conflicts with mobility measurements of neighboring cells; and relaxing the requirements for mobility measurements of neighboring cells.

[0024] In a twenty-first aspect of this disclosure, a first apparatus is provided. The first apparatus includes: components for determining a relationship between at least one of the following: the completion time of a positioning measurement and the availability time of a serving cell of the first apparatus; a first time length for the duration of performing the positioning measurement and a second time length for the effective duration of uplink synchronization parameters in the serving cell, the first time length being less than a third time length of a positioning measurement interval; and components for performing at least one of the following based on the relationship after the positioning measurement is completed: skipping a radio link identification failure (RLF) process in the serving cell; performing a reconstruction process with a target cell; performing a cell reselection process; stopping at least one access layer (AS) operation suspended due to the performance of the positioning measurement; performing a mobility-related process; initiating at least one mobility measurement or positioning reference signal (PRS) measurement, the duration of performing at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement at least partially overlapping the duration of performing the positioning measurement; or resuming at least one AS operation suspended due to the performance of the positioning measurement.

[0025] In a twenty-second aspect of this disclosure, a second apparatus is provided. The second apparatus includes components for determining a relationship between at least one of the following: the completion time of a first apparatus completing a positioning measurement and the availability time of the serving cell of the first apparatus provided by the second apparatus, or a first time length for the duration of the positioning measurement performed by the first apparatus and a second time length for the effective duration of uplink synchronization parameters in the serving cell; and components for performing at least one of the following based on the expected completion of the positioning measurement by the first apparatus, according to the relationship: stopping at least one access stratum (AS) operation suspended due to the performance of the positioning measurement; resuming at least one AS operation suspended due to the performance of the positioning measurement; or initiating assistance for the first apparatus to perform at least one mobility measurement or location reference signal (PRS) measurement, wherein the duration of performing at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement at least partially overlaps with the duration of performing the positioning measurement.

[0026] In a twenty-third aspect of this disclosure, a first apparatus is provided. The first apparatus includes: means for receiving from a second apparatus a fourth message for releasing the first apparatus to an idle state, the fourth message indicating at least one of the following: a location-related reason for the first apparatus to perform a location measurement, or a target cell or candidate cell for the first apparatus; and means for transitioning to an idle state upon receiving the fourth message.

[0027] In a twenty-fourth aspect of this disclosure, a second apparatus is provided. The second apparatus includes: components for determining a relationship between at least one of the following: the completion time of a positioning measurement and the availability time of a serving cell of a first apparatus; or a first time length of the positioning measurement and a second time length of the effective duration of uplink synchronization parameters in the serving cell; and components for transmitting a fourth message for releasing the first apparatus to an idle state according to at least one of the following: determining that the completion time of the positioning measurement is later than or equal to the availability time of the serving cell, or determining that the first time length is equal to or longer than the second time length.

[0028] In a twenty-fifth aspect of this disclosure, a first apparatus is provided. The first apparatus includes: components for receiving a conditional handover (CHO) configuration of a candidate cell from a second apparatus; components for performing a positioning measurement, wherein the positioning measurement conflicts with a CHO execution evaluation on the candidate cell; and components for initiating a CHO execution evaluation after the positioning measurement is completed or after a positioning measurement interval of the positioning measurement has ended.

[0029] In a twenty-sixth aspect of this disclosure, a second apparatus is provided. The second apparatus includes: components for transmitting a conditional handover (CHO) configuration of a candidate cell to a first apparatus; and components for transmitting a fourth message to the candidate cell based on determining a conflict between a positioning measurement at the first apparatus and an evaluation conflict arising from a CHO execution on the candidate cell. The fourth message indicates that resources for the candidate cell shift will be used to execute a CHO on the candidate cell.

[0030] In a twenty-seventh aspect of this disclosure, a third apparatus is provided. The third apparatus includes: components for determining resources to be used by a first apparatus to perform a conditional handover (CHO) on a candidate cell provided by the third apparatus; and components for receiving a fifth message from a second apparatus serving the first apparatus. The fifth message indicates that the candidate cell shift will be used to perform the CHO on the candidate cell.

[0031] In a twenty-eighth aspect of this disclosure, a first apparatus is provided. The first apparatus includes: components for receiving from a second apparatus a Connected Discontinuous Reception (C-DRX) configuration indicating at least one activity duration; and components for waking up at the end of a measurement gap to monitor control information in response to the at least one activity duration overlapping with a positioning measurement gap. The control information indicates at least one pending transmission of the first apparatus.

[0032] In a twenty-ninth aspect of this disclosure, a second apparatus is provided. The second apparatus includes: components for transmitting to a first apparatus a Connected Discontinuous Reception (C-DRX) configuration indicating at least one activity duration; and components for transmitting control information at the end of a positioning measurement gap in response to the activity duration of the at least one activity duration overlapping with a positioning measurement gap. The control information indicates at least one pending transmission of the first apparatus.

[0033] In a thirtieth aspect of this disclosure, a first apparatus is provided. The first apparatus includes: components for receiving from a second apparatus a measurement configuration for configuring mobility measurements of neighboring cells; components for performing location measurements, wherein the location measurements conflict with mobility measurements of neighboring cells; and components for relaxing the requirements for mobility measurements of neighboring cells.

[0034] In a thirty-five aspect of this disclosure, a computer-readable medium is provided. The computer-readable medium includes instructions stored thereon for causing a device to perform at least the method according to any one of aspects eleven to twenty.

[0035] It should be understood that the disclosure portion is not intended to identify key or essential features of the embodiments of this disclosure, nor is it intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. Other features of this disclosure will become readily apparent from the following description. Attached Figure Description

[0036] Some exemplary embodiments will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0037] Figure 1 An example communication environment in which example embodiments of this disclosure may be implemented is shown;

[0038] Figure 2 Signaling diagrams for communication according to some example embodiments of the present disclosure are shown;

[0039] Figure 3 Another signaling diagram for communication is shown according to some example embodiments of this disclosure;

[0040] Figure 4 Another signaling diagram for communication is shown according to some example embodiments of this disclosure;

[0041] Figure 5 Another signaling diagram for communication is shown according to some example embodiments of this disclosure;

[0042] Figure 6 Another signaling diagram for communication is shown according to some example embodiments of this disclosure;

[0043] Figure 7A flowchart is shown illustrating a method implemented at a first device according to some exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0044] Figure 8 A flowchart is shown illustrating a method implemented at a second device according to some example embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0045] Figure 9 A flowchart is shown illustrating a method implemented at a first device according to some exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0046] Figure 10 A flowchart is shown illustrating a method implemented at a second device according to some example embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0047] Figure 11 A flowchart is shown illustrating a method implemented at a first device according to some exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0048] Figure 12 A flowchart is shown illustrating a method implemented at a second device according to some example embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0049] Figure 13 A flowchart is shown illustrating a method implemented at a third device according to some example embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0050] Figure 14 A flowchart is shown illustrating a method implemented at a first device according to some exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0051] Figure 15 A flowchart is shown illustrating a method implemented at a second device according to some example embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0052] Figure 16 A flowchart is shown illustrating a method implemented at a first device according to some exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0053] Figure 17 A simplified block diagram of a device suitable for implementing example embodiments of the present disclosure is shown; and

[0054] Figure 18 A block diagram of an example computer-readable medium according to some example embodiments of the present disclosure is shown.

[0055] Throughout the accompanying drawings, the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements. Detailed Implementation

[0056] The principles of this disclosure will now be described with reference to some exemplary embodiments. It should be understood that these embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and are intended to help those skilled in the art to understand and implement this disclosure, without implying any limitation on the scope of this disclosure. The embodiments described herein can be implemented in various ways other than those described below.

[0057] In the following description and claims, unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure pertains.

[0058] References to "an embodiment," "embodiment," "example embodiment," etc., in this disclosure indicate that the described embodiments may include specific features, structures, or characteristics, but not every embodiment necessarily includes such specific features, structures, or characteristics. Furthermore, such phrases do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Moreover, when a specific feature, structure, or characteristic is described in connection with an embodiment, it is intended that, whether explicitly described or not, such feature, structure, or characteristic would affect other embodiments within the knowledge of those skilled in the art.

[0059] It should be understood that although the terms “first,” “second,” etc., may be used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are used only to distinguish one element from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the exemplary embodiments, a first element may be referred to as a second element, and similarly, a second element may be referred to as a first element. As used herein, the term “and / or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the listed terms.

[0060] As used herein, “at least one of the following: ” and “at least one of ” and similar wording, where the list of two or more elements is connected by “and” or “or”, means at least any one of the elements, or at least any two or more of the elements, or at least all of the elements.

[0061] As used herein, unless explicitly stated otherwise, the execution step “in response to A” does not indicate that the step is performed immediately after “A” occurs, and may include one or more intermediate steps.

[0062] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well. It will be further understood that, when used herein, the terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “has,” “having,” “includes,” and / or “including” specify the presence of features, elements, and / or components, etc., but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0063] As used in this application, the term "circuit system" may refer to one or more or all of the following:

[0064] (a) Hardware circuit implementation only (such as implementation in analog only and / or implementation in digital circuit only), and

[0065] (b) A combination of hardware circuitry and software, such as (if applicable):

[0066] (i) A combination of analog and / or digital hardware circuitry with software / firmware, and

[0067] (ii) Any part of a hardware processor (including a digital signal processor), software, and memory that works together to enable a device, such as a mobile phone or server, to perform various functions; and

[0068] (c) Hardware circuitry and / or processors, such as microprocessors or a portion thereof, that require software (e.g., firmware) for operation, but the software may be absent when it is not required for operation.

[0069] This definition of "circuit" applies to all uses of the term in this application, including in any claim. As a further example, as used herein, the term "circuit" also encompasses implementations of hardware circuitry or processors (or processors) or a portion thereof and its (or their) accompanying software and / or firmware. The term "circuit" also encompasses, for example and if applicable to a particular claim element, baseband integrated circuits or processor integrated circuits for mobile devices, or similar integrated circuits in servers, cellular network devices, or other computing or network devices.

[0070] As used herein, the term "communication network" refers to a network that conforms to any suitable communication standard, such as New Radio (NR), Long Term Evolution (LTE), LTE-A Advanced (LTE-A), Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA), High-Speed ​​Packet Access (HSPA), Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT), etc. Furthermore, communication between terminal devices and network devices in a communication network can be performed according to any suitable generation communication protocol, including but not limited to first-generation (1G), second-generation (2G), 2.5G, 2.75G, third-generation (3G), fourth-generation (4G), 4.5G, fifth-generation (5G), sixth-generation (6G) communication protocols and / or any other currently known or future-developed protocols. Embodiments of this disclosure are applicable to a variety of communication systems. Given the rapid development of communications, there are, of course, future types of communication technologies and systems that can implement this disclosure. This disclosure should not be construed as limiting its scope to the systems described above.

[0071] As used herein, the term "network device" refers to a node in a communication network through which a terminal device accesses and receives services. Network devices can refer to base stations (BS) or access points (APs), such as Node B (NodeB or NB), evolved Node B (eNodeB or eNB), NR NB (also known as gNB), Remote Radio Unit (RRU), Radio Head (RH), Remote Radio Head (RRH), repeaters, Integrated Access and Backhaul (IAB) nodes, low-power nodes such as femtoseconds, picoseconds, non-terrestrial network (NTN) or non-terrestrial network devices (such as satellite network devices, low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites and geostationary orbit (GEO) satellites, aircraft network devices, etc.), depending on the terminology and technology applied. In some example embodiments, the Radio Access Network (RAN) split architecture includes a centralized unit (CU) and a distributed unit (DU) at the IAB donor node. The IAB node includes a mobile terminal (IAB-MT) portion that behaves similarly to a UE toward its parent node, while the DU portion of the IAB node behaves similarly to a base station toward the next-hop IAB node.

[0072] The term "terminal device" refers to any end device capable of wireless communication. By way of example and not limitation, a terminal device may also be referred to as a communication device, user equipment (UE), subscriber station (SS), portable subscriber station, mobile station (MS), or access terminal (AT). Terminal devices can include, but are not limited to, mobile phones, cellular phones, smartphones, Voice over IP (VoIP) phones, wireless local loop phones, tablet computers, wearable terminal devices, personal digital assistants (PDAs), portable computers, desktop computers, image capture terminal devices such as digital cameras, gaming terminal devices, music storage and playback facilities, in-vehicle wireless terminal devices, wireless endpoints, mobile stations, laptop embedded devices (LEEs), laptop mounted devices (LMEs), USB dongles, smart devices, wireless subscriber equipment (CPEs), Internet of Things (IoT) devices, watches or other wearable devices, head-mounted displays (HMDs), vehicles, drones, medical devices and applications (e.g., remote surgery), industrial devices and applications (e.g., robots and / or other wireless devices operating in industrial and / or automated processing chain environments), consumer electronics devices, devices operating on commercial and / or industrial wireless networks, etc. The terminal device may also correspond to the mobile terminal (MT) portion of an IAB node (e.g., a relay node). In the following description, the terms "terminal device," "communication device," "terminal," "user equipment," and "UE" are used interchangeably.

[0073] As used herein, the terms “resource,” “transmission resource,” “resource block,” “physical resource block” (PRB), “uplink resource,” or “downlink resource” can refer to any resource used to perform communication (e.g., communication between a terminal device and a network device), such as resources in the time domain, resources in the frequency domain, resources in the spatial domain, resources in the code domain, or any other combination of time-domain, frequency-domain, spatial-domain, and / or code-domain resources for implementing communication. In the following, unless explicitly stated otherwise, resources in the frequency and time domains will be used as examples of transmission resources used to describe some exemplary embodiments of this disclosure. It should be noted that the exemplary embodiments of this disclosure are equally applicable to other resources in other domains.

[0074] As mentioned above, in NR NTN, IoT NTN or other types of NTN, it is assumed that the UE always has the ability to measure GNSS and will realize its location based on the measured GNSS information.

[0075] In some example implementations, GNSS can be used by the UE to determine its location, allowing the UE to compensate for radio propagation between the UE and the satellite. For geostationary orbit, the UE should compensate for propagation delay (covering approximately 36,000 km), while for low Earth orbit satellites, the UE also needs to compensate for Doppler and time shift caused by satellite movement (approximately 7.5 km / s relative to Earth).

[0076] In this disclosure, GNSS measurements can be triggered by network devices or UEs.

[0077] Specifically, in some example embodiments, the network device can trigger the UE to perform GNSS measurements during scheduled intervals. Additionally, in some example embodiments, the network device can at least support triggering the UE to perform GNSS measurements aperiodically. In the case of aperiodic triggering, the network device can use a Media Access Control (MAC) control element (CE) or Radio Resource Control (RRC) signaling to trigger the UE to perform GNSS measurements. Triggering by the network device is expected to be based on the reported effective GNSS duration. When the UE is in connected mode, the UE can utilize the MAC CE to report the effective GNSS duration. Additionally, in some example embodiments, the UE is also required to report a “GNSS location fixed duration” (i.e., the time required for the UE to perform GNSS measurements) at least during the initial access phase. The parameter “GNSS location fixed duration” can be used by the network device to determine the length of the GNSS measurement interval. In some example embodiments, a new downlink MAC CE can be introduced to trigger the connected UE to perform GNSS measurements.

[0078] In some example implementations, for GNSS measurements in the connected Radio Resource Control (RRC), if the network device non-periodically triggers the connected UE to perform GNSS measurements, the UE can reacquire GNSS location information with gaps.

[0079] In some example embodiments, the duration of a GNSS measurement gap triggered non-periodically via the MAC CE can be configured by the eNB. Additionally, when the duration of the GNSS measurement gap is not included in the eNB's configuration, the gap duration is equal to the most recently reported fixed duration of the GNSS position used for measurement.

[0080] In some example implementations, if the UE does not receive a trigger for GNSS measurement from the network device, the UE can autonomously perform GNSS measurement. In this case, the network device and the UE should have a common understanding regarding when and how to initiate GNSS measurement. As a specific embodiment, when the UE is not available for scheduling during the GNSS measurement period, the UE can autonomously perform GNSS measurement when the effective GNSS duration expires.

[0081] As a specific implementation, for GNSS measurements under RRC connections, if the network device non-periodically triggers a connected UE to perform GNSS measurements. Furthermore, when configured to autonomously trigger GNSS measurements, if the UE does not receive a trigger from the network device to perform GNSS measurements, the UE can autonomously reacquire GNSS data.

[0082] In some example embodiments, from RAN1's ​​perspective, at least for cases where the frequency and timing errors are within the frequency and timing error requirements using conventional closed-loop time correction, uplink transmission can be allowed for a duration X after the original GNSS effective duration expires without reacquiring GNSS.

[0083] In some example implementations, the UE is not required to transmit or receive any channels / signals during the duration of the non-periodic GNSS measurement gap until it successfully reacquires GNSS.

[0084] In some example embodiments, the UE can report a fixed duration of GNSS position for a single GNSS measurement via a 4-bit field having component values ​​[1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 13, 19, 25, 31, 6*n+1, ...].

[0085] In some example implementations, the GNSS effective duration reported by the UE may be the remaining effective duration.

[0086] In some example embodiments, the UE can trigger a GNSS measurement report after each GNSS fixing operation is completed.

[0087] It can be seen that the eNB can trigger GNSS measurement gaps (MG) non-periodically, during which the UE can perform measurements, and this triggering can be based on downlink MAC CE, and the network is free to decide when to trigger GNSS measurements.

[0088] Furthermore, if the UE does not receive a non-periodic trigger and if the UE is configured with this autonomous GNSS MG configuration, the UE can autonomously reacquire GNSS. Additionally, the UE can report the remaining valid duration for the GNSS validity period upon completion of GNSS fixing. This allows the UE and eNB to have a shared understanding of the UE's GNSS status, i.e., when it is valid and when it has expired.

[0089] As mentioned above, 3GPP assumes that the UE cannot operate GNSS and IoT NTN simultaneously. Therefore, RAN1 and RAN2 specify GNSS measurement gaps during which the UE performs GNSS measurements without monitoring the Physical Downlink Control Channel (PDCCH) and performing other "3GPP tasks." Furthermore, it is anticipated that improved GNSS operation will be studied and specified in the following areas: new location fixation for UE pre-compensation during long connection times and reduced power consumption.

[0090] In some embodiments, radio link management (RLM) can be paused during GNSS measurement intervals while the UE is measuring GNSS. Furthermore, it is not expected that the UE will acquire system information and GNSS location simultaneously. If the UE cannot acquire System Information Block 31 (SIB 31) before the start of the GNSS measurement interval, the acquisition of SIB 31 can be postponed until the GNSS measurement is completed.

[0091] In some example implementations, certain operations can be stopped / paused when the UE measures GNSS during GNSS MG. Example operations include, but are not limited to: the dataInactivityTimer can be stopped; the execution of a Conditional Handover (CHO) can be postponed; RLM-related timers can be stopped (e.g., timers related to RLF and rebuild (e.g., T310, T311, and T301) should be paused; T310 can be paused; T310 can be extended); Time Alignment Timer (TAT) processing can be paused / stopped (e.g., timeAlignmentTimer expires, TAT is paused); unnecessary neighbor cell measurements should be avoided during the duration of the GNSS measurement; Random Access Channel (RACH) / Schedule Request (SR) / Buffer Status Report (BSR) can be paused.

[0092] To date, while some discussions and agreements have been reached regarding UE / network behavior, many issues remain to be addressed. For example, an agreement has been reached that certain AS operations should be suspended when a UE performs GNSS measurements during GNSS measurement intervals. However, whether suspended AS operations should be resumed when the UE completes GNSS measurements has not yet been discussed.

[0093] Another issue to be addressed is that while it has been agreed to suspend RLM during GNSS MG, the impact on RRM measurements has not been defined, nor has it been defined how the UE should "recover" from the missing RLM measurements. Yet another issue to be addressed is that RRM measurements that conflict with GNSS MG have not been discussed.

[0094] Furthermore, it has been agreed that the UE does not need to transmit or receive during GNSS measurement gaps, and the fixed duration of the GNSS location used by the network to configure GNSS measurement gaps is within the range of [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 13, 19, 25, 31, 6*n+1, ...] seconds. This means that the UE cannot perform any RLM and RRM measurements for a long period of time (up to 31 seconds or even more). In this case, normal mobility activities can be affected. Moreover, it is unclear whether AS operations should be resumed / continued when the UE completes GNSS measurements if they are paused during GNSS MG (GNSS measurement interval).

[0095] Therefore, how to regulate the behavior of terminal equipment and network equipment during GNSS measurement gaps needs to be discussed.

[0096] According to some exemplary embodiments of this disclosure, a solution is provided for defining the behavior of terminal devices and network devices in discontinuous coverage. In this solution, a first device (e.g., a terminal device) can determine a relationship between the completion time of a positioning measurement (e.g., GNSS measurement or positioning measurement based on 3GPP signaling) and the availability time of the serving cell of the first device, or determine a first time length for the duration of performing the positioning measurement and a second time length for the effective duration of uplink synchronization parameters in the serving cell. Then, based on the determined relationship, RRM / RLM / AS activities can be appropriately processed.

[0097] In summary, since RRM / RLM / AS activities can be defined after GNSS measurements are completed, unnecessary power consumption can be avoided and communication interruptions can be minimized.

[0098] It should be noted that any section / subsection headings provided herein are not intended to be limiting. Embodiments are described throughout this document, and any type of embodiment may be included under any section / subsection. Furthermore, embodiments disclosed in any section / subsection may be combined in any manner with any other embodiments described in the same section / subsection and / or different sections / subsections.

[0099] As used herein, the terms “service coverage”, “service cell”, “service area”, “source cell”, “source network”, “service satellite”, “service network”, “service gNB”, and “service eNB” are used interchangeably.

[0100] As used in this article, the terms “candidate cell / network”, “target cell / network”, and “neighboring cell / network” are used interchangeably.

[0101] As used in this article, the terms “gap,” “duration,” “segment,” “cycle,” “length of time,” and “window” are used interchangeably.

[0102] In the following description, satellites will be used as an example of network devices to illustrate some specific example embodiments of this disclosure. Note that the example embodiments described with respect to satellites are equally applicable to other types of network devices. This disclosure is not limited in this respect.

[0103] Example Environment

[0104] Figure 1 An example communication environment 100 in which exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure can be implemented is shown. In the communication environment 100, a plurality of communication devices, including a first device 110 and a second device 120, can communicate with each other.

[0105] exist Figure 1 In the example, the first device 110 may include a terminal device, and the second device 120 may include a network device serving the terminal device. The service area of ​​the second device 120 may be referred to as cell 130. It should be understood that the second device 120 may be deployed within or outside cell 130 depending on different needs and scenarios.

[0106] In some example embodiments, the communication environment 100 is an NTN network comprising one or more satellites. In some example embodiments, access network equipment (such as a gNB) may be deployed at the satellite (also known as a regenerative architecture). Alternatively, in some example embodiments, the access network equipment may be deployed separately from the satellite, such as on the ground, also known as a transparent architecture. In this disclosure, either or both of the satellite and the access network equipment may be considered as a second device 120, depending on the specific application scenario or requirement. This disclosure is not limited in this respect.

[0107] Additionally, in some example embodiments, either or both of the first device 110 and the second device 120 may move over time, which could cause the positional relationship between the first device 110, the second device 120 and the cell 130 to change.

[0108] like Figure 1 As shown, cell 140 can be a neighboring cell, candidate cell, or target cell of the first device. In some example embodiments, cell 140 can be provided by a third device 125.

[0109] In the following description, for illustrative purposes, some exemplary embodiments are depicted in which the first device 110 operates as a terminal device and the second device 120 operates as a network device. However, in some exemplary embodiments, the operations described in connection with the terminal device can be implemented at the network device or other devices, and the operations described in connection with the network device can be implemented at the terminal device or other devices.

[0110] In some example embodiments, if the first device 110 is a terminal device and the second device 120 is a network device, the link from the second device 120 to the first device 110 is referred to as a downlink (DL), and the link from the first device 110 to the second device 120 is referred to as an uplink (UL). In the DL, the second device 120 is a transmitting (TX) device (or transmitter), and the first device 110 is a receiving (RX) device (or receiver). In the UL, the first device 110 is a TX device (or transmitter), and the second device 120 is an RX device (or receiver).

[0111] Communication in communication environment 100 can be implemented according to any suitable communication protocol, including but not limited to cellular communication protocols such as first-generation (1G), second-generation (2G), third-generation (3G), fourth-generation (4G), fifth-generation (5G), and sixth-generation (6G), wireless local area network communication protocols such as IEEE 802.11, and / or any other currently known or future-developed protocols. Furthermore, communication can utilize any suitable wireless communication technology, including but not limited to: Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA), Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA), Frequency Division Duplex (FDD), Time Division Duplex (TDD), Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO), Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDM), Discrete Fourier Transform Extended OFDM (DFT-s-OFDM), and / or any other currently known or future-developed technologies.

[0112] Working principle and example signaling used for communication

[0113] In the following text, reference will be made to Figures 1 to 6 This section discusses further details regarding the procedures following the completion of positioning measurements (such as GNSS) or the end of a measurement gap. For the purposes of this discussion, references will be made to... Figure 1 discuss Figures 1 to 6 Example signaling flows in the example, for instance, using first device 110, second device 120, third device 125, cell 130, and cell 140.

[0114] exist Figures 1 to 6 In the example, the first device 110 can be used as a terminal device, and the second device 120 can be used as a network device.

[0115] It should be understood that the operation of the first device 110 and the second device 120 should be coordinated. In other words, the second device 120 and the first device 110 should have a common understanding of the configuration, parameters, etc. This common understanding can be achieved through any appropriate interaction or by applying the same rules / policies.

[0116] In the following description, although some operations are presented from the perspective of the first device 110, it should be understood that the corresponding operations are performed by the second device 120. Similarly, although some operations are presented from the perspective of the second device 120, it should be understood that the corresponding operations are performed by the first device 110. For the sake of brevity, some identical or similar content is omitted here.

[0117] Additionally, in the following description, examples of message types (such as “RRC message,” “MAC CE,” “DCI”) are for illustrative purposes only and do not imply any limitation. In other example embodiments, any suitable message type may be used for interaction between the first device 110 and the second device 120.

[0118] The following discussion focuses on the behavior of the UE / network in the following scenarios: the UE is configured with GNSS measurement gaps and is also configured with other measurements, such as RLM / RRM, or the UE suspends certain AS operations (e.g., SR, BSR, RACH, TAT timers) when performing GNSS measurements during GNSS measurement gaps.

[0119] In the following text, the positioning measurement completion time refers to the actual time it takes for the first device 110 to complete the positioning measurement. The positioning measurement completion time may be shorter than the allocated / configured GNSS measurement gap.

[0120] Now for reference Figure 2 The diagram shows a signaling diagram 200 for communication according to some example embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0121] In practice, to ensure that the following operations are more technically reasonable, in some example embodiments, the first device 110 may determine the relationship between the completion time of the positioning measurement (less than the measurement gap) and the availability time of the serving cell (e.g., cell 130) of the first device 110, and / or determine a first time length for the duration of performing the positioning measurement and a second time length for the effective duration of the uplink synchronization parameters in the serving cell (wherein the first time length is shorter than a third time length of the positioning measurement gap). Based on this relationship, the following operations can be performed more technically.

[0122] It should be noted that the relationship can be determined based on one or more of the following: 1) the correlation between the completion time of the positioning measurement and the availability time of the serving cell of the first device 110; 2) the correlation between a first time length for performing the positioning measurement and a second time length for the effective duration of the uplink synchronization parameters in the serving cell; and 3) other suitable correlations. In short, the relationship can be determined based on multiple factors. This disclosure is not limited in this respect.

[0123] like Figure 2 As shown, the first device 110 performs a positioning measurement (230), and after the positioning measurement is completed, the first device 110 performs at least one of the following (240) based on the relationship:

[0124] Skip the Radio Link Identification Failure (RLF) process in the serving cell (e.g., cell 130); Perform the reconstruction process for the target cell (e.g., cell 140);

[0125] Perform the cell reselection process;

[0126] Stop at least one access layer (AS) operation that was suspended due to the execution of positioning measurements;

[0127] Perform mobility-related processes (e.g., location-triggered CHOs. For example, the first device 110 may obtain a new location (via positioning measurements) and perform a CHO based on a pre-configured location trigger).

[0128] Initiate at least one mobility measurement or positioning reference signal (PRS) measurement, wherein the duration of performing the at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement at least partially overlaps with the duration of performing the positioning measurement; or

[0129] Resume at least one AS operation that was suspended due to the execution of positioning measurements.

[0130] Therefore, the second device 120 also needs to determine a similar relationship. In some embodiments, the second device 120 may determine a relationship between at least one of the following: the completion time of the first device 110 completing the positioning measurement and the availability time of the serving cell of the first device 110 provided by the second device 120, or a first time length for the duration of the positioning measurement performed by the first device 110 and a second time length for the effective duration of the uplink synchronization parameters in the serving cell.

[0131] It should be noted that although the second device 120 may not be able to determine / monitor / know when the first device 110 actually completes the positioning measurement, the second device 120 can estimate the completion time of the positioning measurement by the first device 110 (or a first time length for the duration of the positioning measurement performed by the first device 110). In this case, the second device 120 can predict / estimate / expect that the first device 110 has completed the positioning measurement. Using this prediction / estimate / expectation, the second device 120 can maintain alignment with the first device 110. The details of how to predict / estimate / expect that the first device 110 has completed the positioning measurement may depend on the network implementation.

[0132] In some example embodiments, the first device 110 / second device 120 may determine the availability time of the serving cell based on at least one of the following:

[0133] Provide the service time of the second device 120 in the service cell, for example, the t service for a fixed Earth cell.

[0134] Satellite auxiliary information from the second device 120

[0135] The position of the first device 110

[0136] Reference points for serving the community; or

[0137] The service area covered by the community.

[0138] In some example embodiments, the effective duration of the uplink synchronization parameters can be defined as a default value. As an example, the effective duration is predefined by a communications organization (such as 3GPP) or by a network operator or service provider. In this way, no additional signaling exchange is required between the first device 110 and the second device 120.

[0139] Alternatively, in some example embodiments, the effective duration can be configured dynamically or semi-statically. For example, the first device 110 and the second device 120 can determine the effective duration and then notify the other device of the effective duration.

[0140] In some example implementations, the synchronization threshold (i.e., the effective duration of the uplink synchronization parameters) can be a UE-specific value that defines the time during which the UE can maintain serving cell synchronization without performing any serving cell measurements.

[0141] In some example embodiments, the first device 110 may report the value of such a synchronization threshold as a UE capability. Alternatively, the synchronization threshold may be configured by the second device 120.

[0142] The following section will discuss in detail how to operate based on this relationship.

[0143] In some example embodiments, if the location measurement is completed later than or equal to the availability time of the serving cell, the first device 110 may perform at least one of the following after the location measurement is completed: skip the RLF process in the serving cell, perform a reconstruction process with the target cell, perform a cell reselection process, or stop at least one AS operation.

[0144] Alternatively or additionally, if the first time length is equal to or longer than the second time length, the first device may perform at least one of the following: skip the RLF procedure in the serving cell, perform a reconstruction procedure with the target cell, perform a cell reselection procedure, or stop at least one AS operation.

[0145] To better understand, some example implementations are discussed, in which GNSS measurements are used as examples of positioning measurements.

[0146] In some example embodiments, the first device 110 may compare the GNSS measurement completion time with the serving cell availability time. If the GNSS measurement completion time exceeds the serving cell availability time, the first device 110 may perform an RRC reconstruction (or cell reselection) procedure after the GNSS measurement is completed.

[0147] Alternatively or additionally, if the GNSS measurement completion time exceeds the serving cell availability time, the first device 110 may skip the RLF process in the serving cell.

[0148] Alternatively or additionally, if the GNSS measurement completion time exceeds the serving cell availability time, the first device 110 may stop the suspended AS operation after the GNSS measurement is completed.

[0149] In some example embodiments, cell availability time can be determined based on t services for fixed Earth cells or satellite-assisted information for mobile Earth cells (e.g., the distance between the location of the first device 110 and the cell reference point exceeds a threshold).

[0150] Alternatively, the first device 110 compares the GNSS measurement time length (i.e., a first time length for the duration of performing positioning measurements) with a synchronization threshold (i.e., a second time length for the effective duration of uplink synchronization parameters). If the GNSS measurement time length exceeds the synchronization threshold, the first device 110 may perform an RRC reconstruction (or cell reselection) process after the GNSS measurement is completed.

[0151] Alternatively or additionally, if the GNSS measurement time exceeds the synchronization threshold, the first device 110 may skip the RLF process in the serving cell.

[0152] Alternatively or additionally, if the GNSS measurement time exceeds the synchronization threshold, the first device 110 may stop the suspended AS operation after the GNSS measurement is completed.

[0153] In some example embodiments, the second device may assist the first device 110 in connecting to the next cell. For example, the serving cell may provide the UE context to the target cell, and the target cell may provide contention-free random access resources / PRACH and configured C-RNTI / RACH-free access resources via the serving cell.

[0154] In some example embodiments, the first device 110 may receive a third message from the second device 120, the third message indicating at least one of the following:

[0155] Contention-free random access channel (RACH) resources of the target cell.

[0156] RACH-free access resources of the target cell, or

[0157] Cell Radio Network Temporary Identifier (C-RNTI) used for Physical Random Access Channel (PRACH) transmission on the target cell.

[0158] In some example embodiments, the network may also provide the target cell with relevant satellite ephemeris (e.g., future ephemeris valid at the time of GNSS MG completion). Configuration / information may be provided as part of or together with the GNSS MG trigger.

[0159] In some embodiments, the second device 120 may also provide a t-serviceStart parameter (which indicates when the target cell will begin serving the area for a fixed Earth cell).

[0160] In some example embodiments, if the location measurement is completed earlier than or equal to the serving cell's availability time, the first device 110 may perform at least one of the following after the location measurement is completed: initiate at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement, perform a mobility-related process (e.g., a location-triggered CHO; for example, the first device 110 may have obtained a new location (via location measurement) and perform a CHO based on a pre-configured location trigger), or resume at least one AS operation.

[0161] Alternatively or additionally, if the first time length is longer than or equal to the second time length, then after the positioning measurement is completed, the first device 110 may perform at least one of the following: initiate at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement, perform a mobility-related process, or resume at least one AS operation.

[0162] In some example embodiments, the first device 110 may extend or shift the duration for performing at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement.

[0163] In some example embodiments, after at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement is completed, the first device 110 may transmit information to the second device 120 indicating the remaining effective duration of the positioning.

[0164] In some example embodiments, the first device 110 may transmit a notification to the second device 120 indicating at least one of the following:

[0165] At least one mobility measurement is shifted until the positioning measurement is completed.

[0166] The duration for performing at least one mobility measurement is extended.

[0167] The number of at least one mobility measurement, or

[0168] Time information required to perform at least one mobility measurement.

[0169] In some example embodiments, after a GNSS measurement gap, the first device 110 may inform the second device 120 (as a UE capability) about the number of RLM / RRM measurements it needs to perform and the time required to perform these measurements. The second device 120 may then shift / extend these gaps accordingly.

[0170] In some example embodiments, the first device 110 may optionally report a fixed duration of GNSS location, which also allows the first device 110 to perform mobility measurements (UE implementation scheme) during the duration.

[0171] In some example embodiments, the (GNSS) location fixation duration reported by the first device 110 (e.g., UE) may be longer than the actual duration required by the first device 110 (e.g., UE). Therefore, the first device 110 (e.g., UE) may perform mobility measurements during the difference between the actual required duration and the reported location fixation duration.

[0172] In some example embodiments, the first device 110 may transmit a first message 220 to the second device 120, the first message indicating at least one of the following:

[0173] The first positioning position is fixed for a fixed duration and an additional duration for performing at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement, or

[0174] The duration of the second positioning fixation time is determined at least in part based on the additional duration used to perform at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement.

[0175] In some example embodiments, the second device 120 may receive a second message 210, which may indicate at least one of the following:

[0176] The first instruction instructs the first device to perform at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement after the positioning measurement is completed.

[0177] At least one parameter indicating the additional duration for performing at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement, or

[0178] The extended time length of the configured positioning measurement gap.

[0179] To better understand, some example implementations are discussed, in which GNSS measurements are used as examples of positioning measurements.

[0180] In some example embodiments, if the GNSS measurement completion time does not exceed the serving cell availability time and / or the GNSS measurement duration does not exceed the synchronization threshold, the first device 110 can resume the suspended AS operation after the GNSS measurement is completed.

[0181] Furthermore, the first device 110 may still encounter conflicts between GNSS measurements (gap) and RLM and / or RRM measurements. In this case, the first device 110 can assess whether these mobility measurements require a measurement gap. If so, the first device 110 may need to reschedule the mobility measurement gap until after the GNSS measurements are completed.

[0182] In some example embodiments, if the mobility measurement gap extends beyond the duration of the GNSS measurement gap (assuming the first device 110 completes the GNSS measurement before the end of the GNSS measurement gap), the first device 110 may notify the second device 120 of this displacement. Otherwise, the first device 110 may autonomously perform the mobility measurement before reporting the effective GNSS duration to indicate successful GNSS measurement.

[0183] In some example embodiments, the second device 120 may also be used as part of a GNSS measurement gap configuration or GNSS measurement triggering to indicate that the first device 110 is permitted to perform mobility measurements after a GNSS measurement. For example, the second device 120 may be configured with an additional number of mobility measurement gaps or an extended duration of the measurement gaps.

[0184] According to some embodiments, the operation of the first device 110 can be controlled by the second device 120, which will refer to... Figure 3 Let's have a discussion. Figure 3 Signaling diagram 300 for communication is shown according to some example embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0185] In operation, the second device 120 can determine the relationship between the completion time of the 310 positioning measurement and the availability time of the serving cell of the first device 110. Alternatively or additionally, the second device 120 can determine the relationship between a first time length of the 310 positioning measurement and a second time length of the effective duration of the uplink synchronization parameters in the serving cell.

[0186] Then, if the completion time of the positioning measurement is later than or equal to the service availability time, and / or the first time length is equal to or longer than the second time length, the second device 120 may transmit a fourth message 320 to release the first device 110 into an idle state.

[0187] In some embodiments, the fourth message indicates at least one of the following:

[0188] The reason for instructing the first device to perform positioning measurements related to positioning; or

[0189] The target cell or candidate cell for the first device.

[0190] like Figure 3 As shown, after receiving the fourth message, the first device 110 can switch 330 to an idle state.

[0191] Furthermore, in some example embodiments, after receiving the fourth message, the first device 110 may perform a 340 positioning measurement.

[0192] In the case of discontinuous coverage NTN, the target cell (i.e., the next serving cell) may be far from the current serving cell. In this case, the first device 110 can begin performing location measurements when it approaches the target cell. In some example embodiments, the first device 110 can determine the timing of performing location measurements based on the availability time of the target cell. In this way, power consumption for performing unnecessary location measurements can be avoided.

[0193] In some example embodiments, the first device 110 may compare the GNSS measurement completion time with the serving cell availability time. If the GNSS measurement completion time exceeds the serving cell availability time, the second device 120 may skip the GNSS measurement trigger and release the first device 110 to RRC idle state under the condition of "performing GNSS measurement", and if the physical cell identifier (PCI) is unknown in this state, indicate the target cell identifier (e.g., PCI) or at least the frequency layer / resource / band of the target cell.

[0194] According to some embodiments, the CHO process can be further improved. See now for reference. Figure 4 The diagram shows a signaling diagram 400 for communication according to some example embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0195] like Figure 4 As shown, serving cell 130 and candidate cell 140 can determine 405 as the resources that the first device 110 will use to perform CHO on candidate cell 140.

[0196] Then, serving cell 130 can transmit the CHO configuration of candidate cell 140 to first device 110. In addition, the CHO configuration can indicate the resources used to perform CHO on candidate cell 140.

[0197] In a conventional CHO process, using this CHO configuration, the first device 110 can perform a CHO execution evaluation and be triggered to switch to candidate cell 140 when the CHO conditions are met. However, in the event of a conflict between positioning measurements and the CHO execution evaluation, the CHO execution evaluation may be suspended. If this happens, the resources previously configured for performing CHO on candidate cell 140 may become invalid. The above problem can be resolved through the following discussion.

[0198] like Figure 4 As shown, the first device 110 can perform location measurements that conflict with the CHO evaluation on candidate cell 430, and can start the CHO evaluation on cell 440 after the location measurement is completed or after the location measurement interval ends. In the following, the first device 110 can access candidate cell 140 on cell 450 by using post-handover resources.

[0199] To ensure that candidate cell 140 can also provide resources after the handover. Figure 4 As shown, based on the determination that the positioning measurement at the first device 110 conflicts with the CHO execution evaluation on the candidate cell 140, the serving cell 130 can transmit a fifth message 420 to the candidate cell 140, wherein the fifth message indicates that the candidate cell shift will be used for resources to perform CHO on the candidate cell.

[0200] In addition, whether or not resource exchange is allowed can be enabled as needed.

[0201] In some embodiments, if the serving cell 130 determines a conflict between positioning measurements (e.g., UE GNSS) and the CHO, the serving cell 130 may need to query the candidate cell 140 whether its resources can be shifted by transmitting a fifth message to the candidate cell 140, which requests the candidate cell 140 to shift its resources. Optionally, the candidate cell 140 may transmit a 425 response to the serving cell 130, indicating that the resources can be shifted. In some cases, the serving cell 130 may transmit a second indication to the first device 110, indicating that the first device is permitted to shift the CHO to begin the evaluation process.

[0202] Alternatively, in some embodiments, the serving cell 130 may transmit a second indication to the first device 110, indicating that the first device is permitted to initiate the evaluation by shifting the CHO. In some example embodiments, the second indication may be included in the CHO configuration.

[0203] Additionally, the fifth message can be transmitted to candidate cell 140 under the conditions of the second instruction.

[0204] To better understand, some example implementations are discussed, in which GNSS measurements are used as examples of positioning measurements.

[0205] In some example embodiments, in the case of enhanced machine-class communication (eMTC), when conditional handover is prepared and GNSS measurements begin, the serving node may notify the target node to extend the retention time to allow the UE to perform a delayed CHO execution assessment and complete the conditional handover. In some embodiments, the CHO may be performed based on location, time, and / or radio measurements, and in the case of long GNSS measurements, all types of assessments (and / or CHO execution) will be delayed.

[0206] In some example embodiments, the first device 110 may be implicitly aware of the retained displacement, or the CHO configuration may define whether such displacement is allowed or not in the event of a conflict with GNSS measurements.

[0207] According to some embodiments, C-DRX scenarios can be further improved. See now for reference. Figure 5 The diagram 500 illustrates a signaling diagram for communication according to some example embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0208] In some example embodiments, the second device 120 may transmit 510 a C-DRX configuration indicating at least one activity duration to the first device 110. Figure 5 In this process, the first device 110 can perform 520 positioning measurements.

[0209] In the following, for the first device 110, in response to at least one activity duration overlapping with the positioning measurement gap, the first device 110 may wake up 530 at the end of the measurement gap to monitor control information indicating at least one pending transmission of the first device.

[0210] Therefore, in some example embodiments, for the second device 120, in response to the overlap of the activity duration of at least one activity duration with the positioning measurement gap, the second device 120 may transmit control information at the end of the positioning measurement gap, the control information indicating at least one pending transmission of the first device.

[0211] like Figure 5 As shown, the first device can wake up during T2 (e.g., exit C-DRX mode) and can monitor control information during T2. In some example embodiments, T2 can be a configured / default ON duration or a configured / default wake-up duration.

[0212] In some example embodiments, the second device 120 may transmit a configuration to the first device 120 that may indicate at least one of the following: a third indication that the first device is allowed to wake up at the end of the measurement gap, or the ON duration (e.g., T2) after the measurement gap.

[0213] To better understand, some example implementations are discussed, in which GNSS measurements are used as examples of positioning measurements.

[0214] In some example embodiments, if the DRX ON duration overlaps with a GNSS measurement gap, the first device 110 may be configured to exit C-DRX at the end of the GNSS measurement gap to check for any pending transmissions within the overlapping ON duration. In some example embodiments, the second device 120 may configure the first device 110 to wake up for a (short) ON duration after the GNSS measurement gap, in addition to the normal C-DRX configuration.

[0215] According to some embodiments, mobility measurement can be further improved. Reference now. Figure 6 The diagram 600 illustrates a signaling diagram for communication according to some example embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0216] In operation, the first device 110 receives from the second device 120 a measurement configuration 610 for configuring mobility measurements of neighboring cells (e.g., cell 140).

[0217] In the following description, the first device 110 can perform a location measurement that conflicts with mobility measurement in neighboring cells. The first device 110 can relax the requirements for mobility measurement in neighboring cells.

[0218] Furthermore, the relaxation process can be controlled / configured by the second device 120 / serving cell 130. Specifically, in some example embodiments, the first device 110 can receive a sixth message from the second device 120, which indicates at least one of the following:

[0219] The fourth instruction indicates that if mobility measurement conflicts with positioning measurement, the first device is permitted to relax the requirements for mobility measurement in adjacent cells; or

[0220] At least one parameter used to relax the requirements.

[0221] To better understand, some example implementations are discussed, in which GNSS measurements are used as examples of positioning measurements.

[0222] In some example embodiments, the second device 120 may instruct the first device 110 to relax RLM / RRM measurement requirements, such as the time required to assess a target cell, when the measurement conflicts with the GNSS measurement gap. In some example embodiments, this instruction may be provided in a GNSS or mobility measurement configuration.

[0223] Using the above process, the UE can better handle long GNSS position fixation durations, especially when GNSS measurement gaps conflict with RLM / RRM measurements.

[0224] Example Method

[0225] Figure 7 A flowchart of an example method 700 implemented at a first device according to some example embodiments of the present disclosure is shown. For the purposes of discussion, [the following will be discussed]. Figure 1 The angle description method 700 of the first device 110 in the middle.

[0226] At block 710, the first device 110 determines a relationship between at least one of the following: the completion time of the positioning measurement and the availability time of the serving cell of the first device 110, or a first time length for the duration of performing the positioning measurement and a second time length for the effective duration of the uplink synchronization parameters in the serving cell, wherein the first time length is less than a third time length of the positioning measurement interval.

[0227] At block 720, after the location measurement is completed, the first device 110 performs at least one of the following based on the relationship: skipping the Radio Link Identification Failure (RLF) process in the serving cell, performing a reconstruction process with the target cell; performing a cell reselection process, stopping at least one access layer (AS) operation that was suspended due to the location measurement, performing a mobility-related process, starting at least one mobility measurement or location reference signal (PRS) measurement, wherein the duration for performing at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement at least partially overlaps with the duration for performing the location measurement, or resuming at least one AS operation that was suspended due to the location measurement.

[0228] In some example embodiments, the first device 110 performs at least one of the following after the location measurement is completed: determining that the completion time of the location measurement is later than or equal to the availability time of the serving cell, or determining that the first time length is equal to or longer than the second time length: skipping the RLF process in the serving cell, performing a reconstruction process with the target cell, performing a cell reselection process, or stopping at least one AS operation.

[0229] In some example embodiments, the first device 110 performs at least one of the following: determining that the completion time of the positioning measurement is earlier than or equal to the availability time of the serving cell, or determining that the first time length is longer than or equal to the second time length, and upon completion of the positioning measurement, performs at least one of the following: initiating at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement, performing a mobility-related process, or resuming at least one AS operation.

[0230] In some example embodiments, the first device 110 may extend or shift the duration for performing at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement.

[0231] In some example embodiments, after at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement is completed, the first device 110 may transmit information to the second device 120 indicating the remaining effective duration of the positioning.

[0232] In some example embodiments, the first device 110 may transmit to the second device 120 a notification indicating at least one of the following: at least one mobility measurement is shifted to the completion of a positioning measurement, the duration for performing at least one mobility measurement is extended, the number of at least one mobility measurement, or the time required to perform at least one mobility measurement.

[0233] In some example embodiments, the first device 110 may transmit a first message to the second device 120 indicating at least one of the following: a first location fixation time duration and an additional duration for performing at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement, or a second location fixation time duration determined at least in part based on the additional duration for performing at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement.

[0234] In some example embodiments, the first device 110 may receive from the second device 120 a second message indicating at least one of the following: a first indication that the first device 110 is permitted to perform at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement after the completion of a positioning measurement; at least one parameter indicating an additional duration for performing at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement; or an extended time length for the configured positioning measurement gap.

[0235] In some example embodiments, the first device 110 may receive from the second device 120 a third message indicating at least one of the following: contention-free random access channel (RACH) resources of the target cell, RACH-free access resources of the target cell, or a cell radio network temporary identifier (C-RNTI) for physical random access channel (PRACH) transmission on the target cell.

[0236] In some example embodiments, the first device 110 may determine the availability time of the serving cell based on at least one of the following: the service time of the second device 120 providing the serving cell, satellite-assisted information of the second device 120, the location of the first device 110, the reference point of the serving cell, or the coverage area of ​​the serving cell.

[0237] In some example embodiments, the effective duration of the uplink synchronization parameter can be defined as a default value, which is configured by the second device 120 or reported to the second device 120 by the first device 110.

[0238] In some exemplary embodiments, the first device 110 may be a terminal device, and the second device 120 may be a network device.

[0239] Figure 8A flowchart of an example method 800 implemented at a second device according to some example embodiments of the present disclosure is shown. For the purposes of discussion, [the following will be discussed...] Figure 1 The second device 120 in the method of angle description 800.

[0240] At block 810, the second device 120 determines a relationship between at least one of the following: the completion time of the first device completing the positioning measurement and the availability time of the serving cell of the first device 110 provided by the second device 120, or a first time length for the duration of the positioning measurement performed by the first device and a second time length for the effective duration of the uplink synchronization parameters in the serving cell.

[0241] At box 820, based on the expectation that the first device has completed the positioning measurement, the second device 120 performs at least one of the following based on the relationship: stops at least one access layer (AS) operation that was suspended due to the performance of the positioning measurement, resumes at least one AS operation that was suspended due to the performance of the positioning measurement, or begins to assist the first device in performing at least one mobility measurement or positioning reference signal (PRS) measurement, wherein the duration for performing at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement at least partially overlaps with the duration for performing the positioning measurement.

[0242] In some example embodiments, based on the expectation that the first device has completed the positioning measurement, the second device 120 may stop at least one AS operation if at least one of the following is satisfied: the completion time is later than or equal to the available time of the serving cell, or the first time length is equal to or longer than the second time length.

[0243] In some example embodiments, based on the expectation that the first device has completed a positioning measurement, the second device 120 may begin to assist the first device in performing at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement or resuming at least one AS operation if at least one of the following is satisfied: the completion time is earlier than or equal to the availability time of the serving cell, or the first time length is longer than or equal to the second time length.

[0244] In some example embodiments, the second device 120 may be extended or shifted for the duration of performing at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement configuration.

[0245] In some example embodiments, the second device 120 may receive information indicating the remaining effective duration of the positioning.

[0246] In some example embodiments, the second device 120 may receive from the first device 110 a notification indicating at least one of the following: at least one mobility measurement is shifted to the completion of a positioning measurement, the duration for performing at least one mobility measurement is extended, the number of at least one mobility measurement, or time information required to perform at least one mobility measurement.

[0247] In some example embodiments, the second device 120 may receive from the first device 110 a first message indicating at least one of the following: a first location fixation time duration and an additional duration for performing at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement, or a second location fixation time duration determined at least in part based on the additional duration for performing at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement.

[0248] In some example embodiments, the second device 120 may transmit a second message to the first device 110 indicating at least one of the following: a first indication that the first device 110 is permitted to perform at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement after the completion of the positioning measurement; at least one parameter indicating an additional duration for performing at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement; or an extended time length for the configured positioning measurement gap.

[0249] In some example embodiments, the second device 120 may transmit a third message to the first device 110 indicating at least one of the following: contention-free random access channel (RACH) resources of the target cell, RACH-free access resources of the target cell, or a cell radio network temporary identifier (C-RNTI) for physical random access channel (PRACH) transmission on the target cell.

[0250] In some example embodiments, the second device 120 may determine the availability time of the serving cell based on at least one of the following: the service time of the second device 120 providing the serving cell, satellite-assisted information of the second device 120, the location of the first device 110, the reference point of the serving cell, or the coverage area of ​​the serving cell.

[0251] In some example embodiments, the effective duration of the uplink synchronization parameter can be defined as a default value, which is configured by the second device 120 or reported to the second device 120 by the first device 110.

[0252] In some exemplary embodiments, the first device 110 may be a terminal device, and the second device 120 may be a network device.

[0253] Figure 9 A flowchart of an example method 900 implemented at a first device according to some example embodiments of the present disclosure is shown. For the purposes of discussion, [the following will be discussed...] Figure 1 The angle description method of the first device 110 in the middle is 900.

[0254] At block 910, the first device 110 receives a fourth message from the second device 120 to release the first device 110 into an idle state. The fourth message indicates at least one of the following: a location-related reason for instructing the first device 110 to perform a location measurement, or a target cell or candidate cell for the first device 110.

[0255] At frame 920, after receiving the fourth message, the first device 110 switches to an idle state.

[0256] In some example embodiments, the first device 110 performs a positioning measurement after receiving the fourth message.

[0257] In some example embodiments, the first device 110 determines the time point for performing positioning measurements based on the availability time of the target cell.

[0258] In some exemplary embodiments, the first device 110 is a terminal device, and the second device 120 is a network device.

[0259] Figure 10 A flowchart of an example method 1000 implemented at a second device according to some example embodiments of the present disclosure is shown. For the purposes of discussion, [the following will be discussed...] Figure 1 The angle description method 1000 of the second device 120 in the middle.

[0260] At box 1010, the second device 120 determines a relationship between at least one of the following: the completion time of the positioning measurement and the availability time of the serving cell of the first device 110, or the first time length of the positioning measurement and the second time length of the effective duration of the uplink synchronization parameters in the serving cell.

[0261] At frame 1020, the second device 120 transmits a fourth message to release the first device 110 into an idle state according to at least one of the following: determining that the completion time of the positioning measurement is later than or equal to the availability time of the serving cell, or determining that the first time length is equal to or greater than the second time length.

[0262] In some example embodiments, the fourth message indicates at least one of the following: a location-related reason for instructing the first device 110 to perform a location measurement, or a target cell or candidate cell for the first device 110.

[0263] In some example embodiments, the first device 110 is a terminal device and the second device 120 is a network device.

[0264] Figure 11 A flowchart of an example method 1100 implemented at a first device according to some example embodiments of the present disclosure is shown. For the purposes of discussion, [the following will be discussed]. Figure 1Angle description method 1100 for the first device 110 in the middle.

[0265] In frame 1110, the first device 110 receives the conditional handover (CHO) configuration of the candidate cell from the second device 120.

[0266] At frame 1120, the first device 110 performs a positioning measurement that conflicts with the evaluation performed by the CHO on the candidate cell.

[0267] At frame 1130, the first device 110 begins the CHO evaluation after the positioning measurement is completed or after the positioning measurement interval ends.

[0268] In some example embodiments, the first device 110 receives a second instruction from the second device 120, which indicates that the first device 110 is permitted to shift the CHO to begin the evaluation.

[0269] In some example embodiments, a second instruction is included in the CHO configuration.

[0270] In some example embodiments, the first device 110 is a terminal device, and the second device 120 is a network device.

[0271] Figure 12 A flowchart of an example method 1200 implemented at a second device according to some example embodiments of the present disclosure is shown. For the purposes of discussion, [the following will be discussed...] Figure 1 The angle description method 1200 of the second device 120 in the middle.

[0272] In frame 1210, the second device 120 transmits the conditional handover (CHO) configuration of the candidate cell to the first device 110.

[0273] At frame 1220, based on the determination that the positioning measurement at the first device 110 conflicts with the CHO performance evaluation on the candidate cell, the second device 120 transmits a fifth message to the candidate cell, indicating that the candidate cell shift will be used for resources to perform CHO on the candidate cell.

[0274] In some example embodiments, the second device 120 transmits a second instruction to the first device 110, which instructs the first device 110 to be allowed to shift the CHO to begin the evaluation.

[0275] In some example embodiments, a second instruction is included in the CHO configuration.

[0276] In some example embodiments, the first device 110 is a terminal device, and the second device 120 is a network device.

[0277] Figure 13A flowchart of an example method 1300 implemented at a third device according to some example embodiments of the present disclosure is shown. For the purposes of discussion, [the following will be discussed]. Figure 1 The angle description method of the third device 125 in the middle is 1300.

[0278] At box 1310, the third device 125 determines the resources to be used by the first device 110 to perform a conditional handover (CHO) on a candidate cell provided by the third device 125.

[0279] At frame 1320, the third device 125 receives a fifth message from the second device 120 serving the first device 110. The fifth message indicates that candidate cell shifting will be used to allocate resources for performing CHO on the candidate cell.

[0280] In some example embodiments, the first device 110 is a terminal device, and the second and third devices 130 are network devices.

[0281] Figure 14 A flowchart of an example method 1400 implemented at a first device according to some example embodiments of the present disclosure is shown. For the purposes of discussion, [the following will be discussed...] Figure 1 The angle description method 1400 of the first device 110 in the middle.

[0282] At block 1410, the first device 110 receives from the second device 120 a connected discontinuous reception (C-DRX) configuration indicating at least one activity duration.

[0283] At frame 1420, in response to at least one activity duration overlapping with a positioning measurement gap, the first device 110 wakes up at the end of the measurement gap to monitor control information. The control information indicates at least one pending transmission of the first device 110.

[0284] In some example embodiments, the first device 110 receives a fifth message from the second device 120, the fifth message indicating at least one of the following: a third indication indicating that the first device 110 is allowed to wake up at the end of the measurement gap, or the ON duration after the measurement gap.

[0285] In some example embodiments, the first device 110 is a terminal device, and the second device 120 is a network device.

[0286] Figure 15 A flowchart of an example method 1500 implemented at a second device according to some example embodiments of the present disclosure is shown. For the purposes of discussion, [the following will be discussed]. Figure 1 The angle description method of the second device 120 in the middle is 1500.

[0287] At frame 1510, the second device 120 transmits a Connected Discontinuous Receive (C-DRX) configuration indicating at least one active duration to the first device 110.

[0288] At frame 1520, in response to the overlap of the activity duration of at least one activity duration with the positioning measurement gap, at the end of the positioning measurement gap, the second device 120 transmits control information indicating at least one pending transmission of the first device 110.

[0289] In some exemplary embodiments, the second device 120 transmits to the first device 110 a configuration indicating at least one of the following: a third indication indicating that the first device 110 is allowed to wake up at the end of the measurement gap, or the ON duration after the measurement gap.

[0290] In some example embodiments, the first device 110 is a terminal device, and the second device 120 is a network device.

[0291] Figure 16 A flowchart of an example method 1600 implemented at a first device according to some example embodiments of the present disclosure is shown. For the purposes of discussion, [the following will be discussed]. Figure 1 The angle description method 1600 of the first device 110 in the middle.

[0292] In frame 1610, the first device 110 receives from the second device 120 a measurement configuration for configuring mobility measurements of neighboring cells.

[0293] At frame 1620, the first device 110 performs a positioning measurement that conflicts with the mobility measurement of the adjacent cell.

[0294] At frame 1630, the first device 110 relaxes the requirements for mobility measurement of adjacent cells.

[0295] In some example embodiments, the first device 110 receives a sixth message from the second device 120 indicating at least one of the following: a fourth indication that if mobility measurement conflicts with location measurement, the first device 110 is permitted to relax the requirements for mobility measurement of neighboring cells, or at least one parameter for relaxing the requirements.

[0296] In some example embodiments, the first device 110 is a terminal device, and the second device 120 is a network device.

[0297] Example devices, equipment and media

[0298] In some example embodiments, the first device 110, capable of performing any one of method 700 (e.g., Figure 1The first device 110 may include a component for performing the corresponding operation of method 700. This component may be implemented in any suitable form. For example, the component may be implemented in a circuit system or a software module. The first device 110 may be implemented as or included in... Figure 1 In the first device 110.

[0299] In some example embodiments, the first device 110 includes components for determining a relationship between at least one of the following: the completion time of a positioning measurement and the availability time of the serving cell of the first device 110; a first time length for the duration of performing the positioning measurement and a second time length for the effective duration of uplink synchronization parameters in the serving cell, the first time length being less than a third time length of the positioning measurement interval; and components for performing at least one of the following based on the relationship after the positioning measurement is completed: skipping a radio link identification failure (RLF) process in the serving cell; performing a reconstruction process with a target cell; performing a cell reselection process; stopping at least one access stratum (AS) operation that was suspended due to the performance of the positioning measurement; performing a mobility-related process; starting at least one mobility measurement or positioning reference signal (PRS) measurement, the duration of performing at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement at least partially overlapping the duration of performing the positioning measurement; or resuming at least one AS operation that was suspended due to the performance of the positioning measurement.

[0300] In some example embodiments, the first device 110 further includes a component for performing at least one of the following upon completion of the positioning measurement: skipping the RLF process in the serving cell; performing a reconstruction process with the target cell; performing a cell reselection process; or stopping at least one AS operation, based on at least one of the following: determining that the completion time of the positioning measurement is later than or equal to the availability time of the serving cell, or determining that the first time length is equal to or longer than the second time length.

[0301] In some example embodiments, the first device 110 further includes a component for performing at least one of the following upon completion of the positioning measurement: determining that the completion time of the positioning measurement is earlier than or equal to the availability time of the serving cell, or determining that the first time length is longer than or equal to the second time length: initiating at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement, performing a mobility-related process, or resuming at least one AS operation.

[0302] In some example embodiments, the first device 110 further includes a component for extending or shifting the duration for performing at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement.

[0303] In some example embodiments, the first device 110 further includes a component for transmitting information indicating the remaining effective duration of positioning to the second device 120 after at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement has been completed.

[0304] In some example embodiments, the first device 110 further includes a component for transmitting a notification to the second device 120. The notification indicates at least one of the following: at least one mobility measurement has been shifted to the completion of a positioning measurement; the duration for performing at least one mobility measurement has been extended; the number of at least one mobility measurement; or time information required to perform at least one mobility measurement.

[0305] In some example embodiments, the first device 110 further includes a component for transmitting a first message to the second device 120. The first message indicates at least one of the following: a first location fixation time duration and an additional duration for performing at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement, or a second location fixation time duration determined at least in part based on the additional duration for performing at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement.

[0306] In some example embodiments, the first device 110 further includes a component for receiving a second message from the second device 120. The second message indicates at least one of the following: a first indication that the first device 110 is permitted to perform at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement after the completion of a positioning measurement; at least one parameter indicating an additional duration for performing at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement; or an extended time length for a configured positioning measurement gap.

[0307] In some example embodiments, the first device 110 further includes a component for receiving a third message from the second device 120. The third message indicates at least one of the following: a contention-free random access channel (RACH) resource for the target cell, a RACH-free access resource for the target cell, or a cell radio network temporary identifier (C-RNTI) for physical random access channel (PRACH) transmission on the target cell.

[0308] In some example embodiments, the first device 110 further includes a component for determining the availability time of the serving cell based on at least one of the following: the service time of the second device 120 providing the serving cell, satellite-assisted information of the second device 120, the location of the first device 110, a reference point of the serving cell, or the coverage area of ​​the serving cell.

[0309] In some example embodiments, the effective duration of the uplink synchronization parameter is defined as a default value, which is configured by the second device 120 or reported to the second device 120 by the first device 110.

[0310] In some example embodiments, the first device 110 is a terminal device, and the second device 120 is a network device.

[0311] In some example embodiments, the first device 110 further includes components for performing method 700 or other operations in some example embodiments of the first device. In some example embodiments, the components include at least one processor; and at least one memory storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the first device 110 to operate.

[0312] In some example embodiments, a second device 120 capable of performing any of the methods 800 (e.g., Figure 1 The second device (in the process) may include components for performing the corresponding operations of method 800. These components may be implemented in any suitable form. For example, the components may be implemented in a circuit system or a software module. The second device 120 may be implemented as or included in... Figure 1 In the second device.

[0313] In some example embodiments, the second device 120 includes: components for determining a relationship between at least one of the following: the completion time of the first device completing the positioning measurement and the availability time of the serving cell of the first device 110 provided by the second device 120, or a first time length for the duration of the positioning measurement performed by the first device and a second time length for the effective duration of the uplink synchronization parameters in the serving cell; and components for performing at least one of the following based on the expected completion of the positioning measurement by the first device, according to the relationship: stopping at least one access layer (AS) operation suspended due to the performance of the positioning measurement, resuming at least one AS operation suspended due to the performance of the positioning measurement, or starting to assist the first device in performing at least one mobility measurement or location reference signal (PRS) measurement, wherein the duration of performing at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement at least partially overlaps with the duration of performing the positioning measurement.

[0314] In some example embodiments, the second device 120 further includes a component for stopping at least one AS operation based on the expectation that the first device has completed the positioning measurement if at least one of the following is satisfied: the completion time is later than or equal to the availability time of the serving cell, or the first time length is equal to or greater than the second time length.

[0315] In some example embodiments, the second device 120 further includes a component for assisting the first device in performing at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement or resuming at least one AS operation, based on the expectation that the first device has completed a positioning measurement, if at least one of the following is satisfied: the completion time is earlier than or equal to the available time of the serving cell, or the first time length is longer than or equal to the second time length.

[0316] In some example embodiments, the second device 120 further includes a component for extending or shifting the duration of the configuration for performing at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement.

[0317] In some example embodiments, the second device 120 further includes a component for receiving information indicating the remaining effective duration of the positioning.

[0318] In some example embodiments, the second device 120 further includes a component for receiving a notification from the first device 110. The notification indicates at least one of the following: at least one mobility measurement has been shifted to the completion of a positioning measurement; the duration for performing at least one mobility measurement has been extended; the number of at least one mobility measurement; or time information required to perform at least one mobility measurement.

[0319] In some example embodiments, the second device 120 further includes a component for receiving a first message from the first device 110. The first message indicates at least one of the following: a first location fixation time duration and an additional duration for performing at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement, or a second location fixation time duration determined at least in part based on the additional duration for performing at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement.

[0320] In some example embodiments, the second device 120 further includes a component for transmitting a second message to the first device 110. The second message indicates at least one of the following: a first indication that the first device 110 is permitted to perform at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement after the completion of a positioning measurement; at least one parameter indicating an additional duration for performing the at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement; or an extended time length for the configured positioning measurement gap.

[0321] In some example embodiments, the second device 120 further includes a component for transmitting a third message to the first device 110, the third message indicating at least one of the following: a contention-free random access channel (RACH) resource for the target cell, a RACH-free access resource for the target cell, or a cell radio network temporary identifier (C-RNTI) for transmission of physical random access channel (PRACH) on the target cell.

[0322] In some example embodiments, the second device 120 further includes a component for determining the availability time of the serving cell based on at least one of the following: the service time of the second device 120 providing the serving cell, satellite-assisted information of the second device 120, the location of the first device 110, a reference point of the serving cell, or the coverage area of ​​the serving cell.

[0323] In some example embodiments, the effective duration of the uplink synchronization parameter is defined as a default value, which is configured by the second device 120 or reported to the second device 120 by the first device 110.

[0324] In some example embodiments, the first device 110 is a terminal device and the second device 120 is a network device.

[0325] In some example embodiments, the second device 120 further includes components for performing additional operations in the method 800 or in some example embodiments of the second device. In some example embodiments, the components include at least one processor; and at least one memory storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, affect the performance of the second device 120.

[0326] In some example embodiments, a third device 130 capable of performing any of the methods 900 (e.g., Figure 1 The first device 110 may include components for performing the corresponding operation of method 900. This device can be implemented in any suitable form. For example, it can be implemented in a circuit system or a software module. The third device 125 may be implemented as or included in... Figure 1 In the first device 110.

[0327] In some example embodiments, the third device 125 includes: a component for receiving from the second device 120 a fourth message for releasing the first device 110 to an idle state, the fourth message indicating at least one of the following: a location-related reason for the first device 110 to perform a location measurement, or a target cell or candidate cell for the first device 110; and a component for transitioning to an idle state after receiving the fourth message.

[0328] In some example embodiments, the third device 125 further includes a component for performing a positioning measurement after receiving a fourth message.

[0329] In some example embodiments, the third device 125 further includes a component for determining the time point for performing positioning measurements based on the available time of the target cell.

[0330] In some example embodiments, the first device 110 is a terminal device, and the second device 120 is a network device.

[0331] In some example embodiments, the third device 125 further includes components for performing additional operations in some example embodiments of method 900 or the first device 110. In some example embodiments, the components include at least one processor; and at least one memory storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the third device 125 to operate.

[0332] In some example embodiments, a fourth means capable of performing any of the methods 1000 (e.g., Figure 1 The second device 120 may include components for performing the corresponding operations of method 1000. These components may be implemented in any suitable form. For example, the device may be implemented in a circuit system or a software module. The fourth device may be implemented as or included in... Figure 1 The second device 120 in the middle.

[0333] In some example embodiments, the fourth device includes: a component for determining a relationship between at least one of the following: the completion time of the positioning measurement and the availability time of the serving cell of the first device 110; or a first time length of the positioning measurement and a second time length of the effective duration of the uplink synchronization parameters in the serving cell; and a component for transmitting a fourth message for releasing the first device 110 to an idle state according to at least one of the following: determining that the completion time of the positioning measurement is later than or equal to the availability time of the serving cell, or determining that the first time length is equal to or greater than the second time length.

[0334] In some example embodiments, the fourth message indicates at least one of the following: a location-related reason for instructing the first device 110 to perform a location measurement, or a target cell or candidate cell for the first device 110.

[0335] In some exemplary embodiments, the first device 110 is a terminal device, and the second device 120 is a network device.

[0336] In some example embodiments, the fourth device further includes components for performing additional operations in some example embodiments of method 1000 or the second device 120. In some example embodiments, the components include at least one processor; and at least one memory storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the fourth device to operate.

[0337] In some example embodiments, a fifth means capable of performing any of the methods 1100 (e.g., Figure 1 The first device 110 may include a component for performing a corresponding operation of method 1100. This component may be implemented in any suitable form. For example, the component may be implemented in a circuit system or a software module. The fifth device may be implemented as or included in... Figure 1In the first device 110.

[0338] In some example embodiments, the fifth device includes: components for receiving conditional handover (CHO) configurations of candidate cells from the second device 120; components for performing location measurements that conflict with CHO execution evaluation on the candidate cells; and components for initiating CHO execution evaluation after the location measurements are completed or after a location measurement interval has ended.

[0339] In some example embodiments, the fifth device further includes a component for receiving a second instruction from the second device 120, the second instruction indicating that the first device 110 is permitted to shift CHO to begin the evaluation.

[0340] In some example embodiments, a second instruction is included in the CHO configuration.

[0341] In some exemplary embodiments, the first device 110 is a terminal device, and the second device 120 is a network device.

[0342] In some example embodiments, the fifth device further includes components for performing additional operations in some example embodiments of method 1100 or the first device 110. In some example embodiments, the components include at least one processor; and at least one memory storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the fifth device to operate.

[0343] In some example embodiments, a sixth device capable of performing any of the methods 1200 (e.g., Figure 1 The second device 120 may include components for performing the corresponding operations of method 1200. These components may be implemented in any suitable form. For example, the components may be implemented in a circuit system or a software module. The sixth device may be implemented as or included in... Figure 1 The second device 120 in the middle.

[0344] In some example embodiments, the sixth device includes: components for transmitting a conditional handover (CHO) configuration of a candidate cell to the first device 110; and components for transmitting a fifth message to the candidate cell based on determining a conflict between a positioning measurement at the first device 110 and an evaluation of CHO execution on the candidate cell, the fifth message indicating that the candidate cell shift will be used for resources to perform CHO on the candidate cell.

[0345] In some example embodiments, the sixth device further includes a component for transmitting a second instruction to the first device 110, the second instruction indicating that the first device 110 is permitted to shift CHO to begin the evaluation.

[0346] In some example embodiments, a second instruction is included in the CHO configuration.

[0347] In some exemplary embodiments, the first device 110 is a terminal device, and the second device 120 is a network device.

[0348] In some example embodiments, the sixth device also includes components for performing additional operations in some example embodiments of method 1200 or the second device 120. In some example embodiments, the components include at least one processor; and at least one memory storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the sixth device to operate.

[0349] In some example embodiments, a seventh device capable of performing any of the methods 1300 (e.g., Figure 1 The third device 125 may include a component for performing a corresponding operation of method 1300. This component may be implemented in any suitable form. For example, the component may be implemented in a circuit system or a software module. The seventh device may be implemented as or included in... Figure 1 The third device 125 in the middle.

[0350] In some example embodiments, the seventh device includes: resources to be used by the first device 110 to perform a conditional handover CHO on a candidate cell provided by the third device 125; and a fifth message to receive from the second device 120 serving the first device 110. The fifth message indicates that the candidate cell shift will be used to perform the CHO on the candidate cell.

[0351] In some example embodiments, the first device 110 is a terminal device, and the second and third devices 130 are network devices.

[0352] In some example embodiments, the seventh device also includes components for performing additional operations in some example embodiments of method 1300 or the third device 125. In some example embodiments, the components include at least one processor; and at least one memory storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the seventh device to operate.

[0353] In some example embodiments, an eighth means (e.g., a first means 110) capable of performing any of the methods 1400 may include components for performing the corresponding operations of method 1400. This component may be implemented in any suitable form. For example, the component may be implemented in a circuit system or a software module. The eighth means may be implemented as or included in... Figure 1 In the first device 110.

[0354] In some example embodiments, the eighth device includes: components for receiving from the second device 120 a Connected Discontinuous Reception (C-DRX) configuration indicating at least one activity duration; and components for waking up the first device 110 at the end of a measurement gap to monitor control information in response to the at least one activity duration overlapping with a positioning measurement gap. The control information indicates at least one pending transmission of the first device 110.

[0355] In some example embodiments, the eighth device further includes a component for receiving a fifth message from the second device 120. The fifth message indicates at least one of the following: a third indication indicating that the first device 110 is permitted to wake up at the end of the measurement gap, or for an ON duration after the measurement gap.

[0356] In some example embodiments, the first device 110 is a terminal device, and the second device 120 is a network device.

[0357] In some example embodiments, the eighth device also includes components for performing additional operations in some example embodiments of method 1400 or the first device 110. In some example embodiments, the components include at least one processor; and at least one memory storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the eighth device to operate.

[0358] In some example embodiments, a ninth device capable of performing any of the methods 1500 (e.g., Figure 1 The second device 120 may include a component for performing a corresponding operation of method 1500. This component may be implemented in any suitable form. For example, the component may be implemented in a circuit system or a software module. The ninth device may be implemented as or included in... Figure 1 The second device 120 in the middle.

[0359] In some example embodiments, the ninth device includes: a component for transmitting to the first device 110 a connected discontinuous reception (C-DRX) configuration indicating at least one activity duration; and a component for transmitting control information indicating at least one pending transmission of the first device 110 at the end of the positioning measurement gap in response to the activity duration of the at least one activity duration overlapping with the positioning measurement gap.

[0360] In some example embodiments, the ninth device further includes: a component for transmitting to the first device 110 a configuration indicating at least one of the following: a third indication indicating that the first device 110 is permitted to wake up at the end of a measurement gap, or for an ON duration after the measurement gap.

[0361] In some exemplary embodiments, the first device 110 is a terminal device, and the second device 120 is a network device.

[0362] In some example embodiments, the ninth device also includes components for performing additional operations in some example embodiments of method 1500 or the second device 120. In some example embodiments, the components include at least one processor; and at least one memory storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the ninth device to operate.

[0363] In some example embodiments, a tenth device capable of performing any of the methods 1600 (e.g., Figure 1 The first device 110 may include a component for performing a corresponding operation of method 1600. This component may be implemented in any suitable form. For example, the component may be implemented in a circuit system or a software module. The tenth device may be implemented as or included in... Figure 1 In the first device.

[0364] In some example embodiments, the tenth device includes: components for receiving from the second device 120 a measurement configuration for configuring mobility measurements of neighboring cells; components for performing positioning measurements that conflict with mobility measurements of neighboring cells; and components for relaxing the requirements for mobility measurements of neighboring cells.

[0365] In some example embodiments, the tenth device further includes a component for receiving a sixth message from the second device 120. The sixth message indicates at least one of the following: a fourth indication that, if mobility measurement conflicts with location measurement, the first device 110 is permitted to relax the requirements for mobility measurement of neighboring cells, or at least one parameter for relaxing the requirements.

[0366] In some example embodiments, the first device 110 is a terminal device, and the second device 120 is a network device.

[0367] In some example embodiments, the tenth device also includes components for performing additional operations in some example embodiments of method 1600 or the first device 110. In some example embodiments, the device includes at least one processor; and at least one memory storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the tenth device to operate.

[0368] Figure 17 This is a simplified block diagram of a device 1700 suitable for implementing an example embodiment of the present disclosure. Device 1700 can be provided for implementing a communication device, such as... Figure 1 The first device 110, the second device 120, or the third device 125 are shown. As shown, the device 1700 includes one or more processors 1710, one or more memories 1720 coupled to the processors 1710, and one or more communication modules 1740 coupled to the processors 1710.

[0369] Communication module 1740 is used for bidirectional communication. Communication module 1740 has one or more communication interfaces to support communication with one or more other modules or devices. The communication interface can represent any interface necessary for communication with other network elements. In some example embodiments, communication module 1740 may include at least one antenna.

[0370] As a non-limiting example, processor 1710 can be any type suitable for a local technology network and can include one or more of the following: general-purpose computer, special-purpose computer, microprocessor, digital signal processor (DSP), and processor based on a multi-core processor architecture. Device 1700 may have multiple processors, such as application-specific integrated circuit chips that are time-dependent on a clock synchronized with the main processor.

[0371] Memory 1720 may include one or more non-volatile memories and one or more volatile memories. Examples of non-volatile memories include, but are not limited to, read-only memory (ROM) 1724, electrically programmable read-only memory (EPROM), flash memory, hard disk, optical disc (CD), digital video disc (DVD), optical disc, laser disc, and other magnetic and / or optical storage. Examples of volatile memories include, but are not limited to, random access memory (RAM) 1722 and other volatile memories that do not persist during power-off periods.

[0372] Computer program 1730 includes computer-executable instructions that are executed by an associated processor 1710. The instructions of program 1730 may include instructions for performing operations / actions of some example embodiments of this disclosure. Program 1730 may be stored in memory, such as ROM 1724. Processor 1710 can perform any suitable actions and processes by loading program 1730 into RAM 1722.

[0373] Example embodiments of this disclosure can be implemented by program 1730, such that device 1700 can perform as described in the reference. Figures 2 to 16 Any process discussed in this disclosure. Exemplary embodiments of this disclosure may also be implemented by hardware or a combination of software and hardware.

[0374] In some example embodiments, program 1730 may be tangibly contained in a computer-readable medium, which may be included in device 1700 (such as in memory 1720) or other storage device accessible by device 1700. Device 1700 may load program 1730 from the computer-readable medium into RAM 1722 for execution. In some example embodiments, the computer-readable medium may include any type of non-transient storage medium, such as ROM, EPROM, flash memory, hard disk, CD, DVD, etc. As used herein, the term "non-transient" is a limitation of the medium itself (i.e., tangible rather than tactile), rather than a limitation of the persistence of data storage (e.g., RAM vs. ROM).

[0375] Figure 18 An example of a computer-readable medium 1800, which may be in the form of a CD, DVD, or other optical storage disc, is shown. The computer-readable medium 1800 has a program 1730 stored thereon.

[0376] Generally, the various embodiments of this disclosure can be implemented in hardware or dedicated circuitry, software, logic, or any combination thereof. Some aspects can be implemented in hardware, and others can be implemented in firmware or software that can be executed by a controller, microprocessor, or other computing device. While various aspects of the embodiments of this disclosure are illustrated and described as block diagrams, flowcharts, or using some other graphical representation, it should be understood that, as non-limiting examples, the blocks, apparatuses, systems, techniques, or methods described herein can be implemented in hardware, software, firmware, dedicated circuitry or logic, general-purpose hardware or controllers or other computing devices, or some combination thereof.

[0377] Some exemplary embodiments of this disclosure also provide at least one computer program product tangibly stored on a computer-readable medium (such as a non-volatile computer-readable medium). The computer program product includes computer-executable instructions, such as those included in a program module that execute in a device on a target physical or virtual processor to perform any of the methods described above. Typically, a program module includes routines, programs, libraries, objects, classes, components, data structures, etc., that perform a particular task or implement a particular abstract data type. The functionality of the program modules can be combined or split among program modules as needed in various embodiments. The machine-executable instructions for the program module can execute within a local or distributed device. In a distributed device, the program module can reside in both local and remote storage media.

[0378] Program code used to perform the methods of this disclosure may be written in any combination of one or more programming languages. The program code may be provided to a processor or controller of a general-purpose computer, special-purpose computer, or other programmable data processing apparatus, such that, when executed by the processor or controller, the program code causes the implementation of the functions / operations specified in the flowcharts and / or block diagrams. The program code may be executed entirely on a machine, partially on a machine, as a stand-alone software package, partially on a machine and partially on a remote machine, or entirely on a remote machine or server.

[0379] In the context of this disclosure, computer program code or related data may be carried by any suitable carrier to enable a device, apparatus, or processor to perform the various processes and operations described above. Examples of carriers include signals, computer-readable media, etc.

[0380] Computer-readable media can be computer-readable signal media or computer-readable storage media. Computer-readable media can be, but is not limited to, electronic, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor systems, devices, or any suitable combination thereof. More specific examples of computer-readable storage media will include electrical connections having one or more wires, portable computer disks, hard disks, random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), optical fibers, portable optical disc read-only memory (CD-ROM), optical storage components, magnetic storage components, or any suitable combination thereof.

[0381] Furthermore, although the operations are described in a specific order, this should not be construed as requiring these operations to be performed in the specific order shown or in a sequential order, or to perform all the described operations to achieve the desired result. In some cases, multitasking and parallel processing can be advantageous. Similarly, although several specific implementation details are included in the above discussion, these should not be construed as limiting the scope of this disclosure, but rather as a description of features that may be specific to particular embodiments. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, certain features described in the context of a single embodiment may also be implemented in combination in a single embodiment. Conversely, unless explicitly stated otherwise, various features described in the context of a single embodiment may also be implemented individually or in any suitable sub-combination in multiple embodiments.

[0382] Although this disclosure has been described in language specific to structural features and / or methodological actions, it should be understood that the disclosure as defined in the appended claims is not necessarily limited to the specific features or actions described above. Rather, the specific features and actions described above are disclosed as examples of implementing the claims.

Claims

1. A first apparatus for communication, comprising: at least one processor; and at least one memory storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the first apparatus to: determine a relationship between a first time length of a duration for performing a positioning measurement and a second time length of an active duration of an uplink synchronization parameter in a serving cell, the first time length being less than a third time length of a positioning measurement gap; and resume, after completion of the positioning measurement, at least one system information acquisition operation that is suspended due to performing the positioning measurement based on the first time length being greater than or equal to the second time length.

2. The first apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first apparatus is further caused to: perform, after the completion of the positioning measurement, at least one of the following: skip a radio link failure, RLF, procedure in the serving cell; perform a re-establishment procedure with a target cell; perform a cell reselection procedure; or stop at least one access stratum, AS, operation, in accordance with at least one of the following: determining that a completion time of the positioning measurement is later than or equal to an available time of the serving cell; or determining that the first time length is equal to or longer than the second time length.

3. The first apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first apparatus is further caused to: perform, after the completion of the positioning measurement, at least one of the following: start performing at least one mobility measurement or a positioning reference signal, PRS, measurement; perform a mobility related procedure or resume at least one AS operation for a duration of performing the at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement at least partially overlapping with the duration for performing the positioning measurement, in accordance with at least one of the following: determining that a completion time of the positioning measurement is earlier than or equal to an available time of the serving cell; or determining that the first time length is longer than or equal to the second time length.

4. The first apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first apparatus is further caused to: extend or shift a duration for performing at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement.

5. The first apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first apparatus is further caused to: transmit, to a second apparatus, information indicating a remaining positioning active duration after completion of at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement.

6. The first apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first apparatus is further caused to: transmit, to a second apparatus, a notification indicating at least one of the following: the at least one mobility measurement is shifted to the completion of the positioning measurement; the duration for performing the at least one mobility measurement is extended; a number of the at least one mobility measurement; or time information required for performing the at least one mobility measurement.

7. The first apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first apparatus is further caused to: transmit, to a second apparatus, a first message indicating at least one of the following: a first positioning position fix time duration and an additional duration for performing at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement; or a second positioning position fix time duration and a remaining duration for performing at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement. A second positioning location fix time duration is determined based at least in part on the additional duration for performing the at least one mobility or PRS measurement.

8. The first apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first apparatus is further caused to: receive, from a second apparatus, a second message indicating at least one of: a first indication that the first apparatus is permitted to perform the at least one mobility or PRS measurement after the completion of the positioning measurement; at least one parameter indicating an additional duration for performing the at least one mobility or PRS measurement; or an extended time length of the positioning measurement gap.

9. The first apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first apparatus is further caused to: receive, from a second apparatus, a third message indicating at least one of: contention-free random access channel (RACH) resources of the target cell; RACH-exempt access resources of the target cell; or a cell radio network temporary identifier (C-RNTI) for a physical random access channel (PRACH) transmission on the target cell.

10. The first apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first apparatus is further caused to: determine the available time of the serving cell based on at least one of: a serving time of a second apparatus providing the serving cell; satellite assistance information of a second apparatus; a location of the first apparatus; a reference point of the serving cell; or a coverage area of the serving cell.

11. The first apparatus of claim 1, wherein the valid duration of the uplink synchronization parameter is defined as a default value, configured by a second apparatus, or reported to the second apparatus by the first apparatus.

12. The first apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first apparatus is a terminal device and the second apparatus is a network device.

13. A second apparatus for communication, comprising: at least one processor; and at least one memory storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the second apparatus to: determine a relationship between a first time length of a duration for a first apparatus to perform a positioning measurement and a second time length of a valid duration of an uplink synchronization parameter in a serving cell; and resume at least one system information acquisition operation suspended due to performing the positioning measurement based on the first time length being greater than or equal to the second time length in anticipation that the first apparatus has completed the positioning measurement.

14. The second apparatus of claim 13, wherein the second apparatus is further caused to: stop at least one AS operation in anticipation that the first apparatus has completed the positioning measurement if at least one of: a completion time of the first apparatus completing the positioning measurement is later than or equal to an available time of the serving cell of the first apparatus provided by the second apparatus; or the first time length is equal to or longer than the second time length. ​ 15. The second apparatus of claim 13, wherein the second apparatus is further caused to: begin assisting the first apparatus in performing at least one mobility measurement or a positioning reference signal (PRS) measurement or resuming at least one AS operation for performing the at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement based on an expected completion of the positioning measurement by the first apparatus if at least one of: a completion time of the positioning measurement by the first apparatus is earlier than or equal to an availability time of the serving cell; or the first time length is longer than or equal to the second time length.

16. The second apparatus of claim 13, wherein the second apparatus is further caused to: extend or shift a duration configured for performing at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement.

17. The second apparatus of claim 13, wherein the second apparatus is further caused to: receive information indicating a remaining positioning validity duration.

18. The second apparatus of claim 13, wherein the second apparatus is further caused to: receive a notification from the first apparatus indicating at least one of: at least one mobility measurement is shifted to the completion of the positioning measurement; a duration for performing the at least one mobility measurement is extended; a number of the at least one mobility measurement; or time information required for performing the at least one mobility measurement.

19. The second apparatus of claim 13, wherein the second apparatus is further caused to: receive a first message from the first apparatus indicating at least one of: a first positioning fix time duration and an additional duration for performing at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement; or a second positioning fix time duration determined based at least in part on the additional duration for performing the at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement.

20. The second apparatus of claim 13, wherein the second apparatus is further caused to: transmit a second message to the first apparatus indicating at least one of: a first indication that the first apparatus is allowed to perform the at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement after the completion of the positioning measurement; at least one parameter indicating an additional duration for performing the at least one mobility measurement or PRS measurement; or an extended time length of the positioning measurement gap.

21. The second apparatus of claim 13, wherein the second apparatus is further caused to: transmit a third message to the first apparatus indicating at least one of: contention-free random access channel (RACH) resources of the target cell; RACH-less access resources of the target cell; or a cell radio network temporary identifier (C-RNTI) for physical random access channel (PRACH) transmission on the target cell.

22. The second apparatus of claim 13, wherein the second apparatus is further caused to: determining an available time of the serving cell of the first device provided by the second device based on at least one of: a service time of the second device providing the serving cell; satellite assistance information of the second device; a location of the first device; a reference point of the serving cell; or a coverage area of the serving cell.

23. The second device of claim 13, wherein the valid duration of the uplink synchronization parameter is defined as a default value, configured by the second device, or reported to the second device by the first device.

24. The second device of claim 13, wherein the first device is a terminal device and the second device is a network device.

25. A method for communication, comprising: determining, at a first device, a relationship between a first time length of a duration for performing a positioning measurement and a second time length of a valid duration of an uplink synchronization parameter in a serving cell, the first time length being less than a third time length of a positioning measurement gap; and after completion of the positioning measurement, resuming at least one system information acquisition operation suspended due to performing the positioning measurement based on the first time length being greater than or equal to the second time length.

26. A method for communication, comprising: determining, at a second device, a relationship between a first time length of a duration for performing a positioning measurement by a first device and a second time length of a valid duration of an uplink synchronization parameter in a serving cell; and based on the first time length being greater than or equal to the second time length according to an expectation that the first device has completed the positioning measurement, resuming at least one system information acquisition operation suspended due to performing the positioning measurement.

27. A computer readable medium comprising instructions stored thereon for causing a device to perform at least the method of claim 25 or 26. ​ ​

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