Communication method, communication device, communication system, storage medium, and program product

Abstract

The invention relates to a communication method, a communication device, a communication system, a storage medium and a program product. The method comprises the following steps: receiving at least one threshold value sent by network equipment; the switching operation of the measurement state of the terminal is determined according to at least one threshold value and at least one measurement result, the at least one measurement result is obtained by measuring at least one of a first cell or a second cell by the terminal, the first cell is a service cell of the terminal, the second cell comprises the service cell of the terminal and a neighbor cell, and the neighbor cell is a neighbor cell of the terminal. The measurement state of the terminal comprises at least two of measurement unloading, measurement relaxation and conventional measurement. Therefore, the terminal can be quickly switched to the corresponding measurement state, the signaling overhead and power consumption of the terminal can be saved, the mobility of the terminal can be fully considered, the mobility management efficiency can be improved, the balance between the measurement and the service can be considered, more resources can be vacated for the service under the condition that the measurement is relaxed or unloaded, and the user experience is improved. And different business requirements are met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of communication technology, and in particular to a communication method, communication equipment, communication system, storage medium, and program product. Background Art

[0002] In wireless communication systems, a radio resource management (RRM) measurement relaxation technology is proposed, which allows a terminal to relax measurement requirements on neighboring cells, thereby reducing the measurement frequency of the terminal and optimizing the power consumption of the terminal. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a communication method, a communication device, a communication system, a storage medium, and a program product.

[0004] According to a first aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a communication method is proposed, which is executed by a terminal. The method includes:

[0005] receiving at least one threshold value sent by a network device;

[0006] A switching operation of a measurement state of the terminal is determined by using the at least one threshold and at least one measurement result, where the at least one measurement result is obtained by the terminal measuring at least one of a first cell or a second cell, where the first cell is a serving cell of the terminal, and the second cell includes a serving cell and a neighboring cell of the terminal, and the measurement state of the terminal includes measurement offloading and measurement relaxation.

[0007] In some optional implementations, the measurement state of the terminal includes measurement offloading.

[0008] In some optional implementations, the measurement state of the terminal includes measurement relaxation.

[0009] In some optional implementations, the measurement state of the terminal includes measurement offloading. Alternatively, the measurement state of the terminal includes measurement relaxation.

[0010] In some optional implementations, the measurement state of the terminal includes measurement offloading and measurement relaxation.

[0011] In some optional implementations, the measurement status of the terminal further includes regular measurement.

[0012] According to a second aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a communication method is provided, which is performed by a network device. The method includes:

[0013] At least one threshold is sent to a terminal, wherein in response to the at least one threshold, the terminal determines a switching operation of a measurement state of the terminal by using the at least one threshold and at least one measurement result, where the at least one measurement result is obtained by the terminal measuring at least one of a first cell or a second cell, where the first cell is a serving cell of the terminal, and the second cell includes a serving cell and a neighboring cell of the terminal, and the measurement state of the terminal includes measurement offloading and measurement relaxation.

[0014] According to a third aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a communication device is proposed. The communication device can be used to execute the method described in the optional implementation manner of the first aspect or the second aspect.

[0015] According to a fourth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a communication device is provided, including:

[0016] One or more processors; wherein, the communication device can be used to execute the method described in the optional implementation manner of the first aspect or the second aspect.

[0017] According to the fifth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a communication system is proposed, comprising a terminal and a network device, wherein the terminal is configured to execute the method described in the optional implementation manner of the first aspect, and the network device is configured to execute the method described in the optional implementation manner of the second aspect.

[0018] According to a sixth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a storage medium is proposed, which stores instructions. When the instructions are executed on a communication device, the communication device executes the method described in the optional implementation of the first aspect or the second aspect.

[0019] According to the seventh aspect of the embodiment of the present disclosure, a program product is proposed, including at least one of a program and an instruction, which, when executed by a communication device, implements the method described in the optional implementation manner of the first aspect or the second aspect.

[0020] The technical solution provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure can produce the following beneficial effects: a network device can send at least one threshold value to a terminal. Based on the at least one threshold value and at least one measurement result, the terminal can determine whether to switch the measurement state, thereby evaluating whether the terminal's measurement state should be switched. This allows for rapid switching to the corresponding measurement state, and the terminal can utilize different resources in different measurement states, which helps save signaling overhead and power consumption. It also fully considers the terminal's mobility, which helps improve mobility management efficiency. It also balances measurement and service, freeing up more resources for service when measurements are relaxed, adapting to different service needs.

[0021] It is to be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present disclosure, the following drawings required for describing the embodiments are introduced. The following drawings are merely some embodiments of the present disclosure and do not impose specific limitations on the protection scope of the present disclosure.

[0023] Figure 1A It is a schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] Figure 1B This is a schematic diagram showing a measurement state of a terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] Figure 2A It is an interactive schematic diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] Figure 2B This is a schematic diagram showing a measurement state of a terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] Figure 2C It is an interactive schematic diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] Figure 2D It is an interactive schematic diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] Figure 2E This is a schematic diagram showing a measurement state of a terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] Figure 2F It is an interactive schematic diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] Figure 3 It is an interactive schematic diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032] Figure 4A It is a structural diagram of a terminal proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] Figure 4B It is a structural diagram of a network device proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] Figure 5A It is a structural diagram of the communication device proposed in the embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0035] Figure 5B It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the chip proposed in the embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a communication method, a communication device, a communication system, a storage medium, and a program product.

[0037] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a communication method, which is executed by a terminal. The method includes:

[0038] receiving at least one threshold value sent by a network device;

[0039] A switching operation of a measurement state of the terminal is determined by using the at least one threshold and at least one measurement result, where the at least one measurement result is obtained by the terminal measuring at least one of a first cell or a second cell, where the first cell is a serving cell of the terminal, and the second cell includes a serving cell and a neighboring cell of the terminal, and the measurement state of the terminal includes measurement offloading and measurement relaxation.

[0040] In some embodiments, the measurement state of the terminal includes measurement relaxation.

[0041] In some embodiments, the measurement state of the terminal includes measurement offloading. Alternatively, the measurement state of the terminal includes measurement relaxation.

[0042] In some embodiments, the measurement state of the terminal includes measurement offloading and measurement relaxation.

[0043] In some embodiments, the measurement status of the terminal also includes regular measurement.

[0044] In the above embodiment, the network device can send at least one threshold to the terminal. Based on the at least one threshold and at least one measurement result, the terminal can determine whether to switch the measurement state, thereby evaluating whether the terminal's measurement state should be switched. This ensures that the terminal can quickly enter or exit the corresponding measurement state. The terminal can utilize different resources in different measurement states. This not only meets the need for multiple measurements and facilitates cell reselection for the terminal, but also meets the need for eliminating or reducing measurements, thereby saving signaling overhead and power consumption for the terminal. It also fully considers the mobility of the terminal, thereby improving mobility management efficiency. It also balances measurement with service, freeing up more resources for service when measurements are relaxed, thus adapting to different service needs.

[0045] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the at least one threshold includes at least one of the following:

[0046] a first threshold value, wherein the first threshold value is used to evaluate whether to perform measurement offloading;

[0047] A second threshold is used to evaluate whether to perform measurement relaxation.

[0048] In the above embodiment, the terminal can determine whether to perform measurement offloading or measurement relaxation by means of one threshold or two thresholds, without distinguishing the terminal capability or the type of the receiver.

[0049] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first threshold or the second threshold is determined by the network device according to at least one of the following terminal capabilities:

[0050] the primary receiver capability of the terminal;

[0051] The low-power receiver capability of the terminal.

[0052] In the above embodiment, the network device may determine the first threshold or the second threshold according to the main receiver capability and / or the low power receiver capability, so that the first threshold and the second threshold do not need to distinguish between different types of receivers.

[0053] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, determining the switching operation of the measurement state by using the at least one threshold and the at least one measurement result includes at least one of the following items A-G:

[0054] Item A: The first measurement result is less than or equal to the first threshold, and it is determined to switch from the first measurement state to the second measurement state;

[0055] Item B: the first measurement result is less than or equal to the second threshold, and a determination is made to switch from the first measurement state to the third measurement state;

[0056] Item C: if the second measurement result is less than or equal to the sum of the second threshold and the compensation value, and the first measurement result is less than or equal to the second threshold, it is determined to switch from the second measurement state to the third measurement state;

[0057] Item D: if the second measurement result is greater than the sum of the second threshold and the compensation value, and the first measurement result is greater than the second threshold, it is determined to switch from the third measurement state to the second measurement state;

[0058] Item E: if the second measurement result is greater than the sum of the first threshold and the compensation value, and the first measurement result is greater than the first threshold, it is determined to switch from the third measurement state to the first measurement state;

[0059] Item F: if the second measurement result is greater than the sum of the first threshold and the compensation value, and the first measurement result is greater than the first threshold, it is determined to switch from the second measurement state to the first measurement state;

[0060] Item G: If any of items A to F are not met, the measurement state will not be switched;

[0061] The first measurement result is obtained by the terminal measuring the first cell, and the second measurement result is obtained by the terminal measuring the second cell;

[0062] The first measurement state is used to indicate measurement offloading for the second cell, the second measurement state is used to indicate measurement relaxation for the second cell, and the third measurement state is used to indicate regular measurement for at least the second cell.

[0063] In the above embodiment, the two thresholds can distinguish between entering or exiting all measurement states, providing a possible design for the terminal to quickly switch to the corresponding measurement state. Thus, based on the above information, the terminal can determine whether to switch to the corresponding measurement state or maintain the current measurement state, allowing the terminal to accurately determine the measurement state switching operation.

[0064] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, determining the switching operation of the measurement state by using the at least one threshold and the at least one measurement result includes at least one of the following items A-G:

[0065] Item A: The first measurement result is less than or equal to the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, and it is determined to switch from the first measurement state to the second measurement state;

[0066] Item B: The first measurement result is less than or equal to the difference between the second threshold and the compensation value, and it is determined to switch from the first measurement state to the third measurement state;

[0067] Item C: if the second measurement result is less than or equal to the second threshold, and the first measurement result is less than or equal to the difference between the second threshold and the compensation value, it is determined to switch from the second measurement state to the third measurement state;

[0068] Item D: if the second measurement result is greater than the second threshold, and the first measurement result is greater than the difference between the second threshold and the compensation value, it is determined to switch from the third measurement state to the second measurement state;

[0069] Item E: if the second measurement result is greater than the first threshold, and the first measurement result is greater than the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, it is determined to switch from the third measurement state to the first measurement state;

[0070] Item F: if the second measurement result is greater than the first threshold, and the first measurement result is greater than the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, it is determined to switch from the second measurement state to the first measurement state;

[0071] Item G: If any of items A to F are not met, the measurement state will not be switched;

[0072] The first measurement result is obtained by the terminal measuring the first cell, and the second measurement result is obtained by the terminal measuring the second cell;

[0073] The first measurement state is used to indicate measurement offloading for the second cell, the second measurement state is used to indicate measurement relaxation for the second cell, and the third measurement state is used to indicate regular measurement for at least the second cell.

[0074] In the above embodiment, the first and second thresholds can distinguish between entering and exiting all measurement states, providing another possible design for the terminal to quickly switch to the corresponding measurement state. Thus, based on the above, the terminal can determine whether to switch to the corresponding measurement state or maintain the current measurement state, allowing the terminal to accurately determine the measurement state switching operation.

[0075] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the at least one threshold includes at least:

[0076] a first threshold, where the first threshold is used to evaluate whether to perform measurement offloading based on the primary receiver capability of the terminal according to a measurement result obtained based on the primary receiver capability of the terminal;

[0077] a second threshold, where the second threshold is used to evaluate whether to perform measurement offloading based on the primary receiver capability of the terminal using a measurement result obtained based on the low power consumption receiver capability of the terminal;

[0078] a third threshold value, the third threshold value being used to evaluate whether to perform measurement relaxation based on the primary receiver capability of the terminal according to a measurement result obtained by the primary receiver capability of the terminal;

[0079] A fourth threshold is used to evaluate whether to perform measurement relaxation based on the main receiver capability of the terminal according to a measurement result obtained by the low power consumption receiver capability of the terminal.

[0080] In the above embodiment, the terminal can determine whether to perform measurement offloading or measurement relaxation with the help of four thresholds, which requires distinguishing the terminal capability or receiver type of the terminal itself.

[0081] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the at least one threshold further includes:

[0082] a fifth threshold, the fifth threshold being used to evaluate whether to perform measurement offloading based on the primary receiver capability of the terminal through a measurement result obtained by the low-power receiver capability of the terminal;

[0083] a sixth threshold, the sixth threshold being used to evaluate whether to perform measurement relaxation based on the main receiver capability of the terminal through a measurement result obtained by the low power consumption receiver capability of the terminal;

[0084] Among them, the second threshold and the fourth threshold are determined by the network device according to the low-power receiver capabilities of the terminals of the same type, and the fifth threshold and the sixth threshold are determined by the network device according to the low-power receiver capabilities of the terminals of the same type. The types of low-power receiver capabilities of the terminals corresponding to the second threshold and the fifth threshold are different.

[0085] In the above embodiment, two thresholds are added, and the terminal can fully consider the terminal capability or the type of the receiver of the terminal itself, so that the terminal can select a pair of matching thresholds according to the terminal capability actually used.

[0086] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, determining the switching operation of the measurement state by using the at least one threshold and the at least one measurement result includes at least one of the following items A to I:

[0087] Item A: The first measurement result is less than or equal to the seventh threshold, and it is determined to switch from the first measurement state to the second measurement state;

[0088] Item B: The first measurement result is less than or equal to the eighth threshold, and it is determined to switch from the first measurement state to the third measurement state;

[0089] Item C: if the second measurement result is less than or equal to the third threshold, and the first measurement result is less than or equal to the eighth threshold, it is determined to switch from the second measurement state to the third measurement state;

[0090] Item D: if the second measurement result is greater than the third threshold and the first measurement result is greater than the eighth threshold, it is determined to switch from the third measurement state to the second measurement state;

[0091] Item E: if the second measurement result is greater than the third threshold, and the difference between the second measurement result and the compensation value is greater than an eighth threshold, it is determined to switch from the third measurement state to the second measurement state;

[0092] Item F: The second measurement result is greater than the first threshold, and the first measurement result is greater than the seventh threshold, and it is determined to switch from the third measurement state to the first measurement state;

[0093] Item G: If the second measurement result is greater than the first threshold, and the difference between the second measurement result and the compensation value is greater than a seventh threshold, it is determined to switch from the third measurement state to the first measurement state;

[0094] Item H: if the second measurement result is greater than the first threshold and the first measurement result is greater than the seventh threshold, it is determined to switch from the second measurement state to the first measurement state;

[0095] Item I: If any of Items A to H is not met, the measurement state will not be switched;

[0096] The first measurement result is obtained by the terminal measuring the first cell, and the second measurement result is obtained by the terminal measuring the second cell;

[0097] The seventh threshold is the second threshold, and the eighth threshold is the fourth threshold; or the seventh threshold is the fifth threshold, and the eighth threshold is the sixth threshold;

[0098] The first measurement state is used to indicate measurement offloading for the second cell, the second measurement state is used to indicate measurement relaxation for the second cell, and the third measurement state is used to indicate regular measurement for at least the second cell.

[0099] In the above embodiment, the four or six thresholds can distinguish between entering or exiting all measurement states, providing a possible design for the terminal to quickly switch to the corresponding measurement state. Thus, based on the above information, the terminal can determine whether to switch to the corresponding measurement state or maintain the current measurement state, allowing the terminal to accurately determine the measurement state switching operation.

[0100] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0101] The compensation value is determined, where the compensation value is associated with a type of low power consumption receiver capability of the terminal.

[0102] In the above embodiment, the terminal has different receivers, and usually the corresponding measurement results are different. Therefore, with the help of the compensation value, the terminal can determine the deviation of the measurement results between the main receiver and the low power receiver.

[0103] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes any one of the following:

[0104] In a first measurement state, performing conventional measurement on the first cell by using a low-power receiver capability of the terminal, and performing measurement offloading on the second cell by using a primary receiver capability of the terminal;

[0105] In a second measurement state, performing a regular measurement on the first cell by using a low-power receiver capability of the terminal, and performing a relaxed measurement on the second cell by using a primary receiver capability of the terminal;

[0106] In a third measurement state, a normal measurement is performed on the second cell at least by using a primary receiver capability of the terminal.

[0107] In the above embodiment, under different measurement states, the terminal can use different resources to perform corresponding operations, which not only saves the signaling overhead and power consumption of the terminal, but also takes into account the balance between measurement and business. In the case of measurement relaxation or measurement offloading, more resources are freed up for the business, adapting to different business needs, and fully considering the mobility of the terminal, which is conducive to improving the efficiency of mobility management.

[0108] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the reference signal corresponding to the first cell is a low-power synchronization signal;

[0109] The reference signal corresponding to the second cell is any one of a synchronization signal / physical broadcast channel signal block and a channel state information reference signal.

[0110] In the above embodiment, the terminal can measure the corresponding cells based on different reference signals. For the first cell, the terminal can use a low-power synchronization signal to perform regular measurements on the serving cell. For the second cell, the terminal can use existing downlink signals to perform either relaxed or regular measurements on the serving cell and neighboring cells. This allows the terminal to use appropriate resources and power in different measurement states.

[0111] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a communication method, which is performed by a network device. The method includes:

[0112] At least one threshold is sent to a terminal, wherein in response to the at least one threshold, the terminal determines a switching operation of a measurement state of the terminal by using the at least one threshold and at least one measurement result, where the at least one measurement result is obtained by the terminal measuring at least one of a first cell or a second cell, where the first cell is a serving cell of the terminal, and the second cell includes a serving cell and a neighboring cell of the terminal, and the measurement state of the terminal includes measurement offloading and measurement relaxation.

[0113] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the at least one threshold includes at least one of the following:

[0114] a first threshold value, wherein the first threshold value is used to evaluate whether to perform measurement offloading;

[0115] A second threshold is used to evaluate whether to perform measurement relaxation.

[0116] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0117] Determine the first threshold or the second threshold, where the first threshold or the second threshold is associated with at least one of the following terminal capabilities:

[0118] the primary receiver capability of the terminal;

[0119] The low-power receiver capability of the terminal.

[0120] With reference to some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the at least one threshold includes:

[0121] a first threshold, where the first threshold is used to evaluate whether to perform measurement offloading based on the primary receiver capability of the terminal according to a measurement result obtained based on the primary receiver capability of the terminal;

[0122] a second threshold, where the second threshold is used to evaluate whether to perform measurement offloading based on the primary receiver capability of the terminal using a measurement result obtained based on the low power consumption receiver capability of the terminal;

[0123] a third threshold value, the third threshold value being used to evaluate whether to perform measurement relaxation based on the primary receiver capability of the terminal according to a measurement result obtained by the primary receiver capability of the terminal;

[0124] A fourth threshold is used to evaluate whether to perform measurement relaxation based on the main receiver capability of the terminal according to a measurement result obtained by the low power consumption receiver capability of the terminal.

[0125] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the at least one threshold further includes:

[0126] a fifth threshold, the fifth threshold being used to evaluate whether to perform measurement offloading based on the primary receiver capability of the terminal through a measurement result obtained by the low-power receiver capability of the terminal;

[0127] a sixth threshold, the sixth threshold being used to evaluate whether to perform measurement relaxation based on the main receiver capability of the terminal through a measurement result obtained by the low power consumption receiver capability of the terminal;

[0128] Among them, the second threshold and the fourth threshold are associated with the low-power receiver capabilities of the terminals of the same type, the fifth threshold and the sixth threshold are associated with the low-power receiver capabilities of the terminals of the same type, and the types of low-power receiver capabilities of the terminals corresponding to the second threshold and the fifth threshold are different.

[0129] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the reference signal corresponding to the first cell is a low-power synchronization signal;

[0130] The reference signal corresponding to the second cell is any one of a synchronization signal / physical broadcast channel signal block and a channel state information reference signal.

[0131] In a third aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a communication device, which may include at least one of a transceiver module and a processing module; wherein the communication device can be used to execute an optional implementation method of the first aspect or the second aspect.

[0132] In a fourth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a communication device, which may include: one or more processors; wherein the communication device can be used to execute an optional implementation of the first aspect or the second aspect.

[0133] In a fifth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a communication system, which may include: a terminal and a network device; wherein the terminal is configured to execute the method described in the optional implementation manner of the first aspect, and the network device is configured to execute the method described in the optional implementation manner of the second aspect.

[0134] In a sixth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a storage medium storing instructions, which, when executed on a communication device, enables the communication device to execute the method described in the optional implementation of the first aspect or the second aspect.

[0135] In a seventh aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a program product, which, when executed by a communication device, enables the communication device to execute the method described in the optional implementation manner of the first aspect or the second aspect.

[0136] In an eighth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a computer program, which, when executed on a computer, enables the computer to execute the method described in the optional implementation of the first or second aspect.

[0137] In a ninth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a chip or a chip system, wherein the chip or chip system includes a processing circuit configured to execute the method described in the optional implementation of the first aspect or the second aspect.

[0138] It is understandable that the above-mentioned terminals, network devices, communication devices, communication systems, storage media, program products, computer programs, chips, or chip systems can all be used to perform the methods proposed in the embodiments of the present disclosure. Therefore, the beneficial effects that can be achieved can refer to the beneficial effects of the corresponding methods and will not be repeated here.

[0139] The present disclosure provides a communication method, communication device, communication system, storage medium, and program product. In some embodiments, the terms "information transmission method," "information processing method," and "communication method" are interchangeable; the terms "information transmission device," "information processing device," "communication device," and "communication device" are interchangeable; and the terms "information processing system," "communication system," and "communication system" are interchangeable.

[0140] The embodiments of the present disclosure are not exhaustive and are merely illustrative of some embodiments, and are not intended to be a specific limitation on the scope of protection of the present disclosure. In the absence of contradiction, each step in a certain embodiment can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the steps can be arbitrarily combined. For example, a solution after removing some steps in a certain embodiment can also be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the order of the steps in a certain embodiment can be arbitrarily exchanged. In addition, the optional implementation methods in a certain embodiment can be arbitrarily combined; in addition, the embodiments can be arbitrarily combined. For example, some or all steps of different embodiments can be arbitrarily combined, and a certain embodiment can be arbitrarily combined with the optional implementation methods of other embodiments.

[0141] In each embodiment of the present disclosure, unless otherwise specified or provided for by logic, the terms and / or descriptions between the embodiments are consistent and can be referenced by each other. The technical features in different embodiments can be combined to form a new embodiment based on their inherent logical relationships.

[0142] The terms used in the embodiments of the present disclosure are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present disclosure.

[0143] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, unless otherwise specified, elements expressed in the singular, such as "a", "an", "the", "above", "said", "the", "the", etc., may mean "one and only one", or "one or more", "at least one", etc. For example, when using articles such as "a", "an", "the" in English in translation, the noun following the article may be understood as a singular expression or a plural expression.

[0144] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, “a plurality of” may refer to two or more.

[0145] In some embodiments, the terms "at least one (at least one item, at least one) (atleastone of AorB, atleastone of AandB)", "one or more (one or more)", "a plurality of (a plurality of)", "multiple (multiple)" and the like can be used interchangeably.

[0146] In some embodiments, descriptions such as "at least one of A and B," "A and / or B," "A in one case, B in another case," or "in response to one case A, in response to another case B" may include the following technical solutions depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (A is executed independently of B); in some embodiments, B (B is executed independently of A); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed); and in some embodiments, A and B (both A and B are executed). The above is also applicable when there are more branches such as A, B, and C.

[0147] In some embodiments, "A or B" and other descriptions may include the following technical solutions depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (A is executed independently of B); in some embodiments, B (B is executed independently of A); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed). The above is also applicable when there are more branches such as A, B, C, etc.

[0148] The prefixes such as "first" and "second" in the embodiments of the present disclosure are only used to distinguish different description objects and do not constitute any restriction on the position, order, priority, quantity or content of the description objects. For the statement of the description object, please refer to the description in the context of the claims or embodiments, and no unnecessary restriction should be constituted due to the use of prefixes. For example, if the description object is a "field", the ordinal number before the "field" in the "first field" and the "second field" does not limit the position or order between the "fields". "First" and "second" do not limit whether the "fields" they modify are in the same message, nor do they limit the order of the "first field" and the "second field". For another example, if the description object is a "level", the ordinal number before the "level" in the "first level" and the "second level" does not limit the priority between the "levels". For another example, the number of description objects is not limited by the ordinal number and can be one or more. Taking "first device" as an example, the number of "devices" can be one or more. In addition, the objects modified by different prefixes can be the same or different. For example, if the description object is "device", then the "first device" and the "second device" can be the same device or different devices, and their types can be the same or different; for another example, if the description object is "information", then the "first information" and the "second information" can be the same information or different information, and their contents can be the same or different.

[0149] In some embodiments, “including A,” “comprising A,” “used to indicate A,” and “carrying A” can be interpreted as directly carrying A or indirectly indicating A.

[0150] In some embodiments, terms such as "time / frequency" and "time / frequency domain" refer to the time domain and / or the frequency domain.

[0151] In some embodiments, terms such as "in response to...", "in response to determining...", "in the case of...", "at...", "when...", "if...", "if...", etc. can be used interchangeably. These descriptions all mean that the device will make corresponding processing under certain objective circumstances. It is not necessary to limit the time, nor is it required that the device must perform a judgment action when implemented, nor does it mean that there must be other limitations.

[0152] In some embodiments, terms such as "greater than", "greater than or equal to", "not less than", "more than", "more than or equal to", "not less than", "higher than", "higher than or equal to", "not less than", and "above" can be replaced with each other, and terms such as "less than", "less than or equal to", "not greater than", "less than", "less than or equal to", "not more than", "lower than", "lower than or equal to", "not higher than", and "below" can be replaced with each other.

[0153] In some embodiments, devices and the like can be interpreted as physical or virtual, and their names are not limited to those described in the embodiments. Terms such as "device," "equipment," "device," "circuit," "network element," "node," "function," "unit," "section," "system," "network," "chip," "chip system," "entity," and "subject" can be used interchangeably.

[0154] In some embodiments, "network" can be interpreted as devices included in the network (eg, access network equipment, core network equipment, etc.).

[0155] In some embodiments, the terms "access network device (AN Device)", "radio access network device (RAN Device)", "base station (BS)", "radio base station" "fixed station", "node", "access point", "transmission point (TP)", "reception point (RP)", "transmission / reception point (TRP)" "panel", "antenna panel", "antenna array", "cell", "macro cell", "small cell", "femtocell", "picocell", "sector", "cell group", "serving cell", "carrier", "component carrier", "bandwidth part (BWP)" and the like may be used interchangeably.

[0156] In some embodiments, the terms "terminal", "terminal device", "user equipment (UE)", "user terminal" "mobile station (MS)", "mobile terminal (MT)", subscriber station, mobile unit, subscriber unit, wireless unit, remote unit, mobile device, wireless device, wireless communication device, remote device, mobile subscriber station, access terminal, mobile terminal, wireless terminal, remote terminal, handset, user agent, mobile client, client, etc. can be used interchangeably.

[0157] In some embodiments, the access network device, the core network device, or the network device can be replaced by a terminal. For example, the various embodiments of the present disclosure can also be applied to a structure in which the communication between the access network device, the core network device, or the network device and the terminal is replaced by communication between multiple terminals (for example, device-to-device (D2D), vehicle-to-everything (V2X), etc.). In this case, it is also possible to set the structure in which the terminal has all or part of the functions of the access network device. In addition, terms such as "uplink" and "downlink" can also be replaced by terms corresponding to communication between terminals (for example, "side"). For example, uplink channels, downlink channels, etc. can be replaced by side channels or direct channels, and uplinks, downlinks, etc. can be replaced by side links or direct links.

[0158] In some embodiments, the terminal may be replaced by an access network device, a core network device, or a network device. In this case, the access network device, the core network device, or the network device may have a structure that has all or part of the functions of the terminal.

[0159] In some embodiments, obtaining data, information, etc. may comply with the laws and regulations of the country where the data is obtained.

[0160] In some embodiments, data, information, etc. may be obtained with the user's consent.

[0161] In addition, each element, each row, or each column in the table of the embodiment of the present disclosure can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the combination of any elements, any rows, and any columns can also be implemented as an independent embodiment.

[0162] Figure 1A FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 1A As shown, the communication system 100 may include a terminal 101 and a network device 102 .

[0163] In some embodiments, the terminal 101 may include at least one of a mobile phone, a wearable device, an Internet of Things device, a car with communication capabilities, a smart car, a tablet computer, a computer with wireless transceiver capabilities, a virtual reality (VR) terminal, an augmented reality (AR) terminal, a wireless terminal in industrial control, a wireless terminal in self-driving, a wireless terminal in remote medical surgery, a wireless terminal in a smart grid, a wireless terminal in transportation safety, a wireless terminal in a smart city, and a wireless terminal in a smart home, but is not limited thereto.

[0164] In some embodiments, the network device 102 may include at least one of an access network device and a core network device.

[0165] In some embodiments, the access network device may be a node or device that accesses the terminal to the wireless network. The access network device may include an evolved NodeB (eNB), a next generation evolved NodeB (ng-eNB), a next generation NodeB (gNB), a node B (NB), a home node B (HNB), a home evolved nodeB (HeNB), a wireless backhaul device, a radio network controller (RNC), a base station controller (BSC), a base transceiver station (BTS), a base band unit (BBU), a mobile switching center, a base station in a 6G communication system, an open base station (Open RAN), a cloud base station (cloudRAN), a base station in other communication systems, and at least one of an access node in a Wi-Fi system, but is not limited thereto.

[0166] In some embodiments, the technical solution of the present disclosure can be applied to the Open RAN architecture. In this case, the interfaces between or within the access network devices involved in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be transformed into internal interfaces of Open RAN, and the processes and information interactions between these internal interfaces can be implemented through software or programs.

[0167] In some embodiments, the access network device can be composed of a centralized unit (CU) and a distributed unit (DU), where the CU can also be called a control unit. The CU-DU structure can be used to split the protocol layer of the access network device, with the functions of some protocol layers centrally controlled by the CU, and the functions of the remaining part or all of the protocol layers distributed in the DU, which is centrally controlled by the CU, but is not limited to this.

[0168] In some embodiments, a core network device may be a single device including one or more network elements, or may be multiple devices or a group of devices, each including all or part of multiple network elements. A network element may be virtual or physical. The core network may include, for example, at least one of an evolved packet core (EPC), a 5G core network (5GCN), and a next generation core (NGC).

[0169] It can be understood that the communication system described in the embodiment of the present disclosure is for the purpose of more clearly illustrating the technical solution of the embodiment of the present disclosure, and does not constitute a limitation on the technical solution proposed in the embodiment of the present disclosure. Ordinary technicians in this field can know that with the evolution of the system architecture and the emergence of new business scenarios, the technical solution proposed in the embodiment of the present disclosure is also applicable to similar technical problems.

[0170] The following embodiments of the present disclosure can be applied to Figure 1A The communication system 100, or a portion thereof, is shown but is not limited thereto. Figure 1A The various entities shown are examples, and the communication system may include Figure 1A All or part of the subject, and may also include Figure 1A The number and form of other entities are arbitrary, each entity can be physical or virtual, the connection relationship between the entities is an example, the entities can be connected or disconnected, and the connection can be in any way, which can be direct or indirect, wired or wireless.

[0171] The embodiments of the present disclosure can be applied to long term evolution (LTE), LTE-Advanced (LTE-A), LTE-Beyond (LTE-B), SUPER 3G, IMT-Advanced, 4th generation mobile communication system (4G), 5th generation mobile communication system (5G), 5G new radio (NR), future radio access (FRA), new radio access technology (RAT), new radio (NR), new radio access (NX), future generation radio access (FX), Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM (registered trademark)), CDMA2000, ultra mobile broadband (UMB), IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi (registered trademark)), IEEE 802.16 (WiMAX (registered trademark)), IEEE 802.17 (WiMAX (registered trademark)), IEEE 802.18 (WiMAX (registered trademark)), IEEE 802.19 (WiMAX (registered trademark)), IEEE 802.20 (WiMAX (registered trademark)), IEEE 802.21 (WiMAX (registered trademark)), IEEE 802.22 (WiMAX (registered trademark)), IEEE 802.23 (WiMAX (registered trademark)), IEEE 802.24 (WiMAX (registered trademark)), IEEE 802.25 (WiMAX (registered trademark)), IEEE 802.26 (WiMAX (registered trademark)), IEEE 802.27 (WiMAX (registered trademark)), IEEE 802.28 (WiMAX (registered trademark)), IEEE 802.29 (WiMAX (registered trademark)), IEEE 802.30 (WiMAX (registered trademark)), IEEE 802.31 (WiMAX (registered trademark)), IEEE 802.32 (WiMAX (registered trademark)), IEEE 802.33 (WiMAX (registered trademark)), IEEE 80 802.20, ultra-wideband (UWB), Bluetooth (registered trademark), public land mobile network (PLMN) networks, device-to-device (D2D) systems, machine-to-machine (M2M) systems, Internet of Things (IoT) systems, vehicle-to-everything (V2X), systems utilizing other communication methods, and next-generation systems based on and extending these methods. Furthermore, multiple systems may be combined (for example, a combination of LTE or LTE-A with 5G) for application.

[0172] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, depending on whether a radio resource control (RRC) connection is established between the terminal and the network device, the terminal may be in different states, such as an idle state (RRC_idle), an inactive state (RRC_inactive), and a connected state (RRC_connected).

[0173] In some embodiments, the terminal periodically performs RRM measurements in the idle state (RRC_idle) and the inactive state (RRC_inactive). RRM measurements primarily measure the serving cell and neighboring cells to determine whether cell reselection is necessary. This ensures that the terminal resides in the cell with the best communication, but this results in no data transmission between the terminal and network equipment and consumes the terminal's battery.

[0174] In some embodiments, the serving cell is a cell in which the terminal is currently camped, or a cell that is providing data transmission for the terminal.

[0175] In some embodiments, a neighboring cell is a cell that is geographically adjacent to a serving cell and is defined as a cell that may experience handover or other related mobility management events with the serving cell. In other words, the coverage areas of the neighboring cell and the serving cell are adjacent or overlapping, and a handover relationship is established between the neighboring cell and the serving cell.

[0176] In some embodiments, a serving cell may include multiple neighboring cells.

[0177] In some embodiments, the name of the neighboring cell is not limited, for example, the neighboring cell may be called an adjacent cell or a neighboring area.

[0178] In some embodiments, RRM measurement relaxation technology is introduced in wireless communication systems. In scenarios such as the terminal being stationary or moving at low speed, the terminal being located in a non-edge or central area, or being a lightweight (reduced capability, Redcap) terminal, the network device can notify the terminal to increase the measurement period to reduce the number of measurements of neighboring cells and the number of cells, thereby achieving the purpose of terminal energy saving.

[0179] In some embodiments, the terminal may support a low-power wake up receiver (LP-WUR / LR) and a low-power wake up signal (LP-WUS). A terminal supporting LP-WUR / LP-WUS may support both a master receiver (MR) and a low-power wake up receiver (LR).

[0180] In some embodiments, the primary receiver is used to receive existing downlink signals in the wireless communication system. The primary receiver has strong reception performance and can achieve a high transmission rate. However, the primary receiver is relatively complex and consumes a lot of power.

[0181] In some embodiments, the existing downlink signal may include a synchronization signal / physical broadcast channel block (SSB), a channel state information-reference signal (CSI-RS), etc.

[0182] In some embodiments, a low-power wake-up receiver is used to receive low-power signals. Low-power wake-up receivers have relatively weak reception performance and limited transmission rates. Low-power wake-up receivers are simple to implement, have low complexity, and consume significantly less power than the main receiver.

[0183] In some embodiments, the name of the low-power wake-up receiver is not limited. For example, the low-power wake-up receiver can be called a low-power receiver.

[0184] In some embodiments, the low-power wake-up receiver may include multiple types. For example, the low-power wake-up receiver (LR) may be divided into orthogonal frequency division multiplexing-based LR (OFDM-based LR) and on-off keying-based LR (OOK-based LR).

[0185] In some embodiments, the OFDM-based LR can receive both existing downlink signals and low-power signals.

[0186] In some embodiments, OOK-based LR can only receive low-power signals.

[0187] In some embodiments, the low-power signal may include an LP-WUS, a low-power synchronization signal (LP-SS), and the like. For example, the LP-SS and LP-WUS may be on-offkeying (OOK) signals, or they may be OOK signals superimposed with time-domain sequences. Accordingly, the receiver performs envelope detection or time-domain correlation detection to obtain a demodulated signal, thereby minimizing the power consumption of the receiver.

[0188] In some embodiments, LP-SS is generally sent periodically and is mainly used for timing and synchronization.

[0189] In some embodiments, the LP-WUS is mainly used to instruct the terminal whether to turn on the main receiver and detect related control signals.

[0190] In some embodiments, the network device can transmit the two types of signals described above, and correspondingly, the terminal can receive the signals transmitted by the network device through different receivers. For example, the network device can transmit an existing downlink signal, and correspondingly, the terminal can receive the existing downlink signal through the main receiver. The network device can transmit a low-power signal, and correspondingly, the terminal can receive the low-power signal through the low-power wake-up receiver.

[0191] In some embodiments, the main receiver is further configured to receive a low-power consumption signal. In this way, the network device sends a low-power consumption signal, and correspondingly, the terminal can receive the low-power consumption signal through the main receiver.

[0192] In some embodiments, the low-power wake-up receiver is also used to receive an existing downlink signal. In this way, the network device sends the existing downlink signal, and correspondingly, the terminal can receive the low-power signal through the low-power wake-up receiver.

[0193] In some embodiments, the MR RRM measurement of the relaxation state may include two cases, case #1 and case #2, as shown in Table 1 below:

[0194] Table 1

[0195]

[0196] In some embodiments, the conditions shown in Table 2 below are defined for entering and exiting the MR RRM measurement relaxation state and the LP-WUS listening state:

[0197] Table 2

[0198]

[0199] In some embodiments, based on the above description and in combination with Table 1 and Table 2, RRM measurement may include four cases: case #0, case #1, case #2, and case #3, each case corresponding to a different measurement state.

[0200] In some embodiments, the measurement state of the terminal includes measurement offloading, that is, a low-power wake-up signal monitoring state in case #0.

[0201] In some embodiments, the measurement state of the terminal includes measurement offloading, that is, the RRM measurement complete offloading state in case #1.

[0202] In some embodiments, the measurement state of the terminal includes measurement offloading, that is, a low-power wake-up signal monitoring state in case #0, or an RRM measurement complete offloading state in case #1.

[0203] In some embodiments, the measurement state of the terminal includes measurement relaxation, that is, a low-power wake-up signal monitoring state in case #0.

[0204] In some embodiments, the measurement state of the terminal includes measurement relaxation, that is, the RRM measurement relaxation state under case #2.

[0205] In some embodiments, the measurement state of the terminal includes measurement offloading, that is, a low-power wake-up signal monitoring state in case #0, or an RRM measurement relaxation state in case #2.

[0206] In some embodiments, the measurement status of the terminal also includes regular measurement.

[0207] In some embodiments, the measurement state of the terminal includes normal measurement, that is, the MR normal measurement state under case #3.

[0208] In some embodiments, in case #0 or case #1, the terminal may turn off MR measurement of the serving cell, turn off MR measurement of the neighboring cell, and turn on LR measurement of the serving cell.

[0209] In some embodiments, taking the example of an MR receiving an existing downlink signal and an LR receiving a low-power signal, in case #0 or case #1, the MR is turned off and the LR is turned on. That is, in case #0 or case #1, the terminal may turn off the MR and not perform measurements on the serving cell and neighboring cells based on the existing downlink signal, i.e., offload measurements of the serving cell and neighboring cells based on the existing downlink signal. The terminal may turn on the LR and perform regular measurements on the serving cell based on the low-power signal.

[0210] In some embodiments, in case #0 or case #2, the terminal may enable MR measurement relaxation for the serving cell, enable MR measurement relaxation for the neighboring cell, and enable LR measurement for the serving cell.

[0211] In some embodiments, taking the example of an MR receiving an existing downlink signal and an LR receiving a low-power signal, in case #0 or case #2, the MR is enabled and the LR is enabled. That is, in case #0 or case #2, the terminal can enable the MR and perform relaxed measurements of the serving cell and neighboring cells based on the existing downlink signal. The terminal can enable the LR and perform regular measurements of the serving cell based on the low-power signal.

[0212] In some embodiments, in case #3, the terminal may enable MR measurement of the serving cell and enable MR measurement of neighboring cells. The terminal may independently decide whether to enable LR measurement of the serving cell.

[0213] In some embodiments, taking the example of MR receiving existing downlink signals and LR receiving low-power signals, in case #3, MR is enabled. The terminal autonomously determines whether to enable LR. In other words, in case #3, the terminal can enable MR and perform regular measurements of the serving cell and neighboring cells based on the existing downlink signals. The terminal can autonomously determine whether to enable LR. When LR is enabled, the terminal performs regular measurements of the serving cell based on the low-power signals.

[0214] In some embodiments, the aforementioned measurement states may include entry conditions and exit conditions, and different measurement states may be switched to each other when the aforementioned conditions are met.

[0215] Figure 1B FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a measurement state of a terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 1B As shown in the figure, the network signal quality deteriorates as it moves from point A to point B. In this direction, the network cell does not need to relax the neighboring cell measurement relaxation threshold (cellEdgeEval), and the network loses signal coverage starting at the cell edge. In other words, the signal coverage of network equipment falls within the ellipse corresponding to the cell edge. Thus, in the direction from point A to point B, the measurement requirements become increasingly stringent, meaning that more measurements are needed.

[0216] In some embodiments, in case #0 or case #1, the UE is located closer to point A. In case #0 or case #2, the UE is located between point A and point B. In case #3, the UE is located closer to point B. For example, in which the MR receives an existing downlink signal and the LR receives a low-power signal, in case #0 or case #1, the entry condition is MR + [LR], and the exit condition is LR. In case #3, the entry condition is MR + [LR], and the exit condition is MR + [LR].

[0217] In some embodiments, Figure 1B In [1], MR refers to the MR threshold, and [LR] refers to the LR threshold, which is optional.

[0218] In some embodiments, in the direction from point A to point B, the signal quality of the serving cell deteriorates more slowly in the MR measurement than in the LR measurement.

[0219] Figure 2A FIG. 1 is an interactive diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The method can be executed by the above-mentioned communication system. Figure 2A As shown, the method may include:

[0220] Step S2101: The network device 102 sends a first threshold to the terminal 101.

[0221] In some embodiments, the terminal receives the first threshold value sent by the network device, but is not limited thereto. The terminal may also receive the first threshold value sent by other entities, in which case step S2101 may be omitted.

[0222] In some embodiments, the terminal obtains a first threshold specified by the protocol, and step S2101 can be omitted.

[0223] In some embodiments, the terminal obtains the first threshold from an upper layer(s), and step S2101 may be omitted.

[0224] In some embodiments, the terminal performs processing to obtain the first threshold, and step S2101 can be omitted.

[0225] In some embodiments, the terminal autonomously implements the function indicated by the first threshold, or the above function is default or by default, in which case step S2101 can be omitted.

[0226] In some embodiments, the network device may obtain the first threshold value according to the signal coverage range.

[0227] In some embodiments, the network device may consider that the terminal may need to switch the measurement state to obtain the first threshold.

[0228] In some embodiments, the network device sends the first threshold when the terminal is in an idle state or an inactive state.

[0229] In some embodiments, the network device may broadcast the first signaling, wherein the first signaling carries the first threshold. Optionally, the terminal receives the first signaling. The first signaling may be, for example, but not limited to, RRC signaling, and may also be other signaling.

[0230] In some embodiments, the network device may send system information to the terminal, the system information including the first threshold. Optionally, the terminal receives the system information. The system information is, for example, system information block one (SIB1), but is not limited thereto and may also be other SIBs.

[0231] In some embodiments, the first threshold may be used to evaluate whether to perform measurement offloading. The terminal may obtain the first threshold so that the terminal can evaluate or determine whether to perform measurement offloading.

[0232] In some embodiments, with the help of the above-mentioned first threshold, the terminal can determine whether to enter or exit the low-power wake-up signal monitoring state under case #0, so that the terminal can determine whether to switch between the low-power wake-up signal monitoring state and other measurement states, thereby enabling the terminal to evaluate whether to perform measurement offloading. The other measurement states here refer to any of the other three measurement states other than the low-power wake-up signal monitoring state.

[0233] In some embodiments, using the first threshold, the terminal can determine whether to enter or exit the RRM measurement complete offload state in case #1. Thus, the terminal can determine whether to switch between the RRM measurement complete offload state and other measurement states, thereby enabling the terminal to evaluate whether to perform measurement offload. The "other measurement states" herein refer to any of the other three measurement states except the RRM measurement complete offload state.

[0234] In some embodiments, the first threshold may be used to evaluate whether to perform measurement relaxation.The terminal may obtain the first threshold so that the terminal can evaluate or determine whether to perform measurement relaxation.

[0235] In some embodiments, with the help of the first threshold, the terminal can determine whether to enter or exit the low-power wake-up signal monitoring state under case #0, so that the terminal can determine whether to switch between the low-power wake-up signal monitoring state and other measurement states, thereby enabling the terminal to evaluate whether to relax the measurement. The other measurement states here refer to any of the other three measurement states other than the low-power wake-up signal monitoring state.

[0236] In some embodiments, using the first threshold, the terminal can determine whether to enter or exit the RRM measurement relaxation state in case #2. Thus, the terminal can determine whether to switch between the RRM measurement relaxation state and other measurement states, thereby enabling the terminal to evaluate whether to perform measurement relaxation. The RRM measurement relaxation state herein refers to any of the other three measurement states except the RRM measurement relaxation state.

[0237] In some embodiments, the number of the first threshold may be 1. That is, the first threshold is one threshold.

[0238] In some embodiments, the first threshold used to evaluate whether to perform measurement offloading is greater in value than the first threshold used to evaluate whether to perform measurement relaxation.

[0239] In some embodiments, the name of the first threshold is not limited, and for example, the first threshold can be a relaxation value, a numerical value, etc.

[0240] Step S2102: The terminal 101 determines a switching operation for the measurement state based on a first threshold and at least one measurement result.

[0241] In some embodiments, the at least one measurement result is obtained by the terminal measuring at least one of the first cell or the second cell.

[0242] In some embodiments, the number of the at least one measurement result may be one.

[0243] In some embodiments, the measurement result may be obtained by the terminal measuring the first cell.

[0244] In some embodiments, the measurement result may be obtained by the terminal measuring the second cell.

[0245] In some embodiments, the measurement result may be obtained by the terminal measuring the first cell, or the measurement result may be obtained by the terminal measuring the second cell.

[0246] In some embodiments, the number of the at least one measurement result may be 2. For example, the two measurement results may include a measurement result obtained by the terminal measuring the first cell, and a measurement result obtained by the terminal measuring the second cell.

[0247] In some embodiments, the step of the terminal sending at least one measurement result to the network device is optional. The terminal may send at least one measurement result to the network device, or may not send at least one measurement result to the network device.

[0248] In some embodiments, the step of the terminal sending at least one measurement result to the network device, step S2101, can be performed in a different order or simultaneously. The step of the terminal sending at least one measurement result to the network device, step S2102, can be performed in a different order or simultaneously.

[0249] In some embodiments, the first cell is a serving cell of the terminal. The description of the serving cell of the terminal can refer to the description of the serving cell above, which will not be repeated here.

[0250] In some embodiments, the second cell includes a serving cell and a neighboring cell of the terminal. The description of the serving cell of the terminal can refer to the description of the serving cell above, and the description of the neighboring cell of the terminal can refer to the description of the neighboring cell above, which will not be repeated here.

[0251] In some embodiments, the serving cell in the first cell and the serving cell in the second cell are the same cell. That is, the terminal is not currently reselecting a cell.

[0252] In some embodiments, the measurement result in the at least one measurement result may be obtained by the terminal receiving a signal of the first cell and measuring a reference signal corresponding to the first cell.

[0253] In some embodiments, the measurement result in the at least one measurement result may be obtained by the terminal receiving a signal of the second cell and measuring a reference signal corresponding to the second cell.

[0254] In some embodiments, the measurement result in at least one measurement result may be obtained by the terminal receiving a signal from the first cell and measuring a reference signal corresponding to the first cell, or the measurement result in at least one measurement result may be obtained by the terminal receiving a signal from the second cell and measuring a reference signal corresponding to the second cell.

[0255] In some embodiments, the reference signal corresponding to the first cell may be an LP-SS. That is, the terminal may receive a signal from the first cell and measure the LP-SS in the signal from the first cell.

[0256] In some embodiments, the reference signal corresponding to the second cell may be any one of an SSB and a CSI-RS. That is, optionally, the terminal may receive a signal from the first cell and measure the SSB in the signal from the first cell. Alternatively, the terminal may receive a signal from the first cell and measure the CSI-RS in the signal from the first cell. Alternatively, the terminal may receive a signal from the first cell and measure the SSB in the signal from the first cell. Alternatively, the terminal may receive a signal from the first cell and measure the CSI-RS in the signal from the first cell.

[0257] In some embodiments, the first threshold is determined by the network device according to at least one of the following terminal capabilities:

[0258] The terminal's main receiver capabilities;

[0259] The terminal's low-power receiver capability.

[0260] In some embodiments, the primary receiver capability of the terminal refers to the ability of the terminal to enable MR measurements of the serving cell and neighboring cells. In other words, the terminal can perform regular measurements and relaxed measurements on the serving cell and neighboring cells of the terminal based on existing downlink signals.

[0261] In some embodiments, the primary receiver capability of a terminal also refers to the ability to disable MR measurements of the terminal's serving cell and neighboring cells. In other words, the terminal can offload measurements of the terminal's serving cell and neighboring cells based on existing downlink signals. This means that the terminal does not measure the terminal's serving cell and neighboring cells based on existing downlink signals. Measurements herein include both regular measurements and measurement relaxation.

[0262] In some embodiments, taking the case where MR receives an existing downlink signal as an example, the terminal may enable MR and perform regular measurement or measurement relaxation on the serving cell and neighboring cells based on the existing downlink signal. The terminal may disable MR and perform measurement offloading on the serving cell and neighboring cells based on the existing downlink signal.

[0263] In some embodiments, taking the LR receiving an existing downlink signal as an example, the terminal may enable the LR and perform regular measurement or measurement relaxation on the serving cell and the neighboring cell based on the existing downlink signal. The terminal may disable the LR and perform measurement offloading on the serving cell and the neighboring cell based on the existing downlink signal.

[0264] In some embodiments, the low power receiver capability of the terminal refers to the terminal being able to enable LR measurement of the serving cell. In other words, the terminal can perform regular measurement of the serving cell of the terminal based on the low power signal.

[0265] In some embodiments, the low power receiver capability of the terminal also means that the terminal can disable LR measurement of the serving cell, that is, the terminal may not perform regular measurement of the serving cell of the terminal based on the low power signal.

[0266] In some embodiments, taking the LR receiving the low power consumption signal as an example, the terminal may turn on the LR and perform regular measurements on the serving cell based on the low power consumption signal. The terminal may turn off the LR and not perform regular measurements on the serving cell based on the low power consumption signal.

[0267] In some embodiments, taking the MR receiving the low power consumption signal as an example, the terminal may turn on the MR and perform regular measurements on the serving cell based on the low power consumption signal. The terminal may turn off the MR and not perform regular measurements on the serving cell based on the low power consumption signal.

[0268] In some embodiments, the at least one measurement result may include at least one of a first measurement result and a second measurement result.

[0269] In some embodiments, the first measurement result may be denoted as LR_meas_result, and the second measurement result may be denoted as MR_meas_result.

[0270] In some embodiments, the first measurement result is obtained by the terminal measuring the first cell. That is, the first measurement result is obtained by the terminal performing conventional measurement on the serving cell of the terminal, that is, the first measurement result is obtained by the terminal performing LR measurement on the serving cell.

[0271] In some embodiments, the second measurement result is obtained by the terminal measuring the second cell. That is, the second measurement result is obtained by the terminal performing any one of relaxed measurement and regular measurement on the terminal's serving cell and neighboring cell, that is, the second measurement result is obtained by MR measurement of the serving cell and the neighboring cell.

[0272] In some embodiments, the measurement state of the terminal may include a first measurement state, a second measurement state, and a third measurement state.

[0273] In some embodiments, the first measurement state is not limited, and for example, the first measurement state may be measurement offloading, etc.

[0274] In some embodiments, the second measurement state is not limited, and for example, the second measurement state may be measurement relaxation, etc.

[0275] In some embodiments, the third measurement state is not limited, and for example, the third measurement state may be a normal measurement.

[0276] In some embodiments, the first measurement state is used to indicate measurement offloading for the second cell. That is, the first measurement state is used to indicate that the LR measurement for the first cell is a normal measurement, and the MR measurement for the second cell is measurement offloading.

[0277] In some embodiments, the first measurement state may include a low power consumption wake-up signal monitoring state in case #0.

[0278] In some embodiments, the first measurement state may include an RRM measurement complete offload state under case #1.

[0279] In some embodiments, the first measurement state may include a low-power wake-up signal monitoring state in case #0. Alternatively, the first measurement state may include an RRM measurement complete offloading state in case #1.

[0280] In some embodiments, the terminal may switch to a first measurement state in which the terminal may perform regular measurements on the first cell using the terminal's low-power receiver capability and perform measurement offloading on the second cell using the terminal's primary receiver capability.

[0281] In some embodiments, in the first measurement state, the terminal may obtain a first measurement result.

[0282] In some embodiments, taking the example of the MR receiving an existing downlink signal and the LR receiving a low-power signal, the terminal may turn on the LR to perform regular measurements on the first cell and turn off the MR to offload measurements on the second cell.

[0283] In some embodiments, taking the MR receiving an existing downlink signal and a low-power signal as an example, the terminal may turn on the MR to perform a regular measurement on the first cell, and may turn off the MR to perform measurement offloading on the second cell.

[0284] In some embodiments, taking the LR receiving an existing downlink signal and a low-power signal as an example, the terminal may turn on the LR to perform regular measurement on the first cell and turn off the LR to perform measurement offloading on the second cell.

[0285] In some embodiments, the second measurement state is used to indicate that the measurement of the second cell is relaxed. That is, the second measurement state is used to indicate that the LR measurement of the first cell is a normal measurement, and the MR measurement of the second cell is a relaxed measurement.

[0286] In some embodiments, the second measurement state may include a low power consumption wake-up signal monitoring state in case #0.

[0287] In some embodiments, the second measurement state may include an RRM measurement relaxation state under case #2.

[0288] In some embodiments, the second measurement state may include a low-power wake-up signal monitoring state in case #0. Alternatively, the second measurement state may include an RRM measurement relaxation state in case #2.

[0289] In some embodiments, the terminal may switch to a second measurement state in which the terminal may perform regular measurements on the first cell using the terminal's low-power receiver capability and perform relaxed measurements on the second cell using the terminal's primary receiver capability.

[0290] In some embodiments, in the second measurement state, the terminal may obtain the first measurement result and the second measurement result.

[0291] In some embodiments, taking the example of MR receiving an existing downlink signal and LR receiving a low-power signal, the terminal may enable LR to perform a normal measurement on the first cell and enable MR to perform a relaxed measurement on the second cell.

[0292] In some embodiments, taking the MR receiving an existing downlink signal and a low-power signal as an example, the terminal may enable the MR to perform a normal measurement on the first cell and may enable the MR to perform a relaxed measurement on the second cell.

[0293] In some embodiments, taking the LR receiving an existing downlink signal and a low-power signal as an example, the terminal may enable the LR to perform a normal measurement on the first cell and may enable the LR to perform a relaxed measurement on the second cell.

[0294] In some embodiments, the third measurement state is used to indicate that a regular measurement is performed on at least the second cell. That is, the third measurement state is used to indicate that the LR measurement of the first cell is a regular measurement and the MR measurement of the second cell is a regular measurement. For example, the third measurement state may include the MR regular measurement state in case #3.

[0295] In some embodiments, the LR measurement of the first cell is determined autonomously by the terminal.

[0296] In some embodiments, the first measurement state and the second measurement state are not simultaneously the low-power wake-up signal listening state under case#0. That is, for example, the first measurement state includes the low-power wake-up signal listening state under case#0, and correspondingly, the second measurement state may include the RRM measurement relaxation state under case#2. For another example, optionally, the first measurement state includes the RRM measurement complete unloading state under case#1, and correspondingly, the second measurement state may include the low-power wake-up signal listening state under case#0. Optionally, the second measurement state may include the RRM measurement relaxation state under case#2. Optionally, the first measurement state includes the RRM measurement complete unloading state under case#1, and correspondingly, the second measurement state may include the low-power wake-up signal listening state under case#0, or the second measurement state may include the RRM measurement relaxation state under case#2.

[0297] In some embodiments, the terminal may switch to a third measurement state. In the third measurement state, the terminal may perform regular measurements on the second cell using at least a primary receiver capability of the terminal.

[0298] In some embodiments, in the third measurement state, the terminal can at least obtain the second measurement result. In addition, the terminal can also obtain the first measurement result.

[0299] In some embodiments, taking the example of the MR receiving an existing downlink signal and the LR receiving a low-power signal, the terminal may enable the MR to perform a regular measurement on the second cell. In an optional embodiment, the terminal may independently decide whether to enable the LR. For example, the terminal may enable the LR to perform a regular measurement on the first cell.

[0300] In some embodiments, taking the MR receiving the existing downlink signal and the low-power signal as an example, the terminal can turn on the MR to perform regular measurements on the second cell. In an optional embodiment, the terminal can independently decide whether to turn on the MR, for example, the terminal can turn on the MR to perform regular measurements on the first cell.

[0301] In some embodiments, taking the LR receiving the existing downlink signal and the low-power signal as an example, the terminal can turn on the LR and perform regular measurements on the second cell. In an optional embodiment, the terminal can independently decide whether to turn on the LR. For example, the terminal can turn on the LR and perform regular measurements on the first cell.

[0302] In some embodiments, the network device may configure the first threshold without distinguishing between different receivers in the terminal. That is, the first threshold configured by the network device may be the same regardless of the receivers in the terminal. Thus, the terminal may use the first threshold as the threshold for switching between different measurement states.

[0303] Figure 2B FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a measurement state of a terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2B As shown, the terminal may use the first threshold as a threshold for determining whether to perform measurement offloading or measurement relaxation. Thus, the terminal may determine whether a partial measurement state needs to be switched and may distinguish entry into or exit from a partial measurement state.

[0304] Figure 2B In the direction from point A to point B, the network signal quality becomes worse and worse.

[0305] In some embodiments, taking the example of MR receiving an existing downlink signal and LR receiving a low-power signal, under MS1, MR is off and LR is on. Under MS2, MR is on and LR is on. Under MS3, MR is on, and whether LR is on is determined by the terminal itself.

[0306] To simplify the explanation, Figure 2B In the example, the first threshold is used to evaluate whether to perform measurement offloading, and the first threshold is represented by threshold 1. The first threshold is used to evaluate whether to perform measurement relaxation, and the first threshold is represented by threshold 2.

[0307] In some embodiments, the first threshold is used to evaluate whether to perform measurement offloading, and the terminal can determine whether to switch from the first measurement state to the second measurement state. Figure 2B In the example, the low-power wake-up signal monitoring state under case#0 is switched to the RRM measurement relaxation state under case#2, or the RRM measurement complete offload state under case#1 is switched to the RRM measurement relaxation state under case#2, or the RRM measurement complete offload state under case#1 is switched to the low-power wake-up signal monitoring state under case#0.

[0308] In some embodiments, the first threshold is used to evaluate whether to perform measurement offloading, and the terminal can determine whether to switch from the third measurement state to the first measurement state. Figure 2BIn the example, the MR measurement state is switched from case #3 to the low-power wake-up signal monitoring state under case #0, or the MR measurement state is switched from case #3 to the RRM measurement complete offload state under case #1.

[0309] In some embodiments, the first threshold is used to evaluate whether to perform measurement offloading, and the terminal can determine whether to switch from the second measurement state to the first measurement state. Figure 2B In the example, the RRM measurement relaxation state under case#2 is switched to the low-power wake-up signal monitoring state under case#0, or the RRM measurement relaxation state under case#2 is switched to the RRM measurement complete unloading state under case#1, or the low-power wake-up signal monitoring state under case#0 is switched to the RRM measurement complete unloading state under case#1.

[0310] In some embodiments, the network device configures the first threshold based on the LR or low power receiver capability, and it is necessary to raise the threshold corresponding to the MR or main receiver capability. The first threshold is used to evaluate whether to perform measurement relaxation, and the terminal can determine whether to switch from the first measurement state to the third measurement state. For example, Figure 2B In the example, the system switches from the low-power wake-up signal monitoring state in case #0 to the MR normal measurement state in case #3, or switches from the RRM measurement complete offload state in case #1 to the MR normal measurement state in case #3.

[0311] In some embodiments, the first threshold is used to evaluate whether to perform measurement relaxation, and the terminal can determine whether to switch from the second measurement state to the third measurement state. Figure 2B In the example, the low-power wake-up signal monitoring state under case #0 is switched to the MR normal measurement state under case #3, or the RRM measurement relaxation state under case #2 is switched to the MR normal measurement state under case #3.

[0312] In some embodiments, the first threshold is used to evaluate whether to perform measurement relaxation, and the terminal can determine whether to switch from the third measurement state to the second measurement state. Figure 2B In the example, the MR measurement state under case #3 is switched to the low-power wake-up signal monitoring state under case #0, or the MR measurement state under case #3 is switched to the RRM measurement relaxation state under case #2.

[0313] In some embodiments, the network device configures the first threshold based on the LR or low-power receiver capability, which requires raising the threshold corresponding to the MR or main receiver capability. The first threshold is used to evaluate whether to perform measurement offloading. The terminal can determine the switching operation of the measurement state based on the first threshold and at least one measurement result, including at least one of the following items A-D:

[0314] Item A: If the first measurement result is less than or equal to the first threshold, it is determined to switch from the first measurement state to the second measurement state.

[0315] Item B: The second measurement result is greater than the sum of the first threshold and the compensation value, and the first measurement result is greater than the first threshold, and it is determined to switch from the third measurement state to the first measurement state.

[0316] Item C: The second measurement result is greater than the sum of the first threshold and the compensation value, and the first measurement result is greater than the first threshold, and it is determined to switch from the second measurement state to the first measurement state.

[0317] Item D: If any of the above items A to C are not met, the measurement state is determined not to be switched.

[0318] In some embodiments, the above items A-C may be expressed as follows:

[0319] Item A: LR_meas_result ≤ threshold 1, MS1 switches to MS2.

[0320] Item B: MR_meas_result>threshold 1+offset, and LR_meas_result>threshold 1, MS3 switches to MS1.

[0321] Item C: MR_meas_result>threshold 1+offset, and LR_meas_result>threshold 1, MS2 switches to MS1.

[0322] The first measurement state may be expressed as MS (measurement state) 1, the second measurement state may be expressed as MS2, and the third measurement state may be expressed as MS3.

[0323] In some embodiments, the first measurement result is less than or equal to a first threshold, the second measurement result is greater than the sum of the first threshold and the compensation value, and the first measurement result is greater than the first threshold, the second measurement result is greater than the sum of the first threshold and the compensation value, and the first measurement result is greater than the first threshold can be defined by the protocol and / or configured by the terminal. In this way, the terminal can predetermine the judgment rule or evaluation rule to be used and determine the switching operation of the measurement state based on the judgment rule or evaluation rule.

[0324] In some embodiments, if the first measurement result is less than or equal to a first threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the first measurement state to the second measurement state. Optionally, if the first measurement result is less than or equal to the first threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the first measurement state to the second measurement state. Optionally, in response to the first measurement result being less than or equal to the first threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the first measurement state to the second measurement state. Optionally, when the first measurement result is less than or equal to the first threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the first measurement state to the second measurement state. Thus, the terminal may determine that more cells need to be measured, thereby enabling switching from the first measurement state to the second measurement state, improving the accuracy of the measurement results, and facilitating cell reselection by the terminal.

[0325] In some embodiments, if the second measurement result is greater than the sum of the first threshold and the compensation value, and the first measurement result is greater than the first threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the third measurement state to the first measurement state. Alternatively, if the second measurement result is greater than the sum of the first threshold and the compensation value, and the first measurement result is greater than the first threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the third measurement state to the first measurement state. Alternatively, in response to the second measurement result being greater than the sum of the first threshold and the compensation value, and the first measurement result being greater than the first threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the third measurement state to the first measurement state. Alternatively, when the second measurement result is greater than the sum of the first threshold and the compensation value, and the first measurement result is greater than the first threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the third measurement state to the first measurement state. Thus, the terminal may determine that it is unnecessary or reduced to measure additional cells, thereby enabling a switch from the third measurement state to the first measurement state. This can conserve the terminal's measurement resources and battery power, thereby saving the terminal's power consumption.

[0326] In some embodiments, if the second measurement result is greater than the sum of the first threshold and the compensation value, and the first measurement result is greater than the first threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the second measurement state to the first measurement state. Alternatively, if the second measurement result is greater than the sum of the first threshold and the compensation value, and the first measurement result is greater than the first threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the second measurement state to the first measurement state. Alternatively, in response to the second measurement result being greater than the sum of the first threshold and the compensation value, and the first measurement result being greater than the first threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the second measurement state to the first measurement state. Alternatively, when the second measurement result is greater than the sum of the first threshold and the compensation value, and the first measurement result is greater than the first threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the second measurement state to the first measurement state. Thus, the terminal may determine that it does not need to measure or reduces the number of cells to be measured, thereby enabling a switch from the second measurement state to the first measurement state. This can conserve the terminal's measurement resources and battery power, thereby saving the terminal's power consumption.

[0327] In an optional embodiment, the terminal may determine the magnitude relationship between the first measurement result and the first threshold.

[0328] In an optional embodiment, the terminal may determine the magnitude relationship between the second measurement result and the sum of the first threshold and the compensation value.

[0329] In some embodiments, the above two determination steps can be performed in an interchangeable order or simultaneously.

[0330] In an optional embodiment, the terminal may determine whether any of the above items is met according to the current measurement state.

[0331] In some embodiments, the network device configures the first threshold based on the LR or low-power receiver capability, which requires raising the threshold corresponding to the MR or main receiver capability. The first threshold is used to evaluate whether to perform measurement relaxation. The terminal can determine the switching operation of the measurement state based on the first threshold and at least one measurement result, including at least one of the following items A-D:

[0332] Item A: If the first measurement result is less than or equal to the first threshold, it is determined to switch from the first measurement state to the third measurement state.

[0333] Item B: If the second measurement result is less than or equal to the sum of the first threshold and the compensation value, and the first measurement result is less than or equal to the first threshold, it is determined to switch from the second measurement state to the third measurement state.

[0334] Item C: The second measurement result is greater than the sum of the first threshold and the compensation value, and the first measurement result is greater than the first threshold, and it is determined to switch from the third measurement state to the second measurement state.

[0335] Item D: If any of Items A to C is not met, the measurement state will not be switched.

[0336] In some embodiments, the above items A-C may be expressed as follows:

[0337] Item A: LR_meas_result ≤ threshold 2, MS1 switches to MS3.

[0338] Item B: MR_meas_result ≤ threshold 2 + offset, and LR_meas_result ≤ threshold 2, MS2 switches to MS3.

[0339] Item C: MR_meas_result>threshold 2+offset, and LR_meas_result>threshold 2, MS3 switches to MS2.

[0340] In some embodiments, the first measurement result being less than or equal to the first threshold, the second measurement result being less than or equal to the sum of the first threshold and the compensation value, the first measurement result being less than or equal to the first threshold, the second measurement result being greater than the sum of the first threshold and the compensation value, and the first measurement result being greater than the first threshold can be protocol-defined and / or terminal-configured. In this way, the terminal can predetermine the judgment rule or evaluation rule to be used and, based on the judgment rule or evaluation rule, determine whether to switch the measurement state.

[0341] In some embodiments, if the first measurement result is less than or equal to a first threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the first measurement state to the third measurement state. Alternatively, if the first measurement result is less than or equal to the first threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the first measurement state to the third measurement state. Alternatively, in response to the first measurement result being less than or equal to the first threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the first measurement state to the third measurement state. Alternatively, when the first measurement result is less than or equal to the first threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the first measurement state to the third measurement state. Thus, the terminal may determine that more cells need to be measured, enabling a switch from the first measurement state to the third measurement state. This can improve the accuracy of the measurement results and facilitate cell reselection by the terminal.

[0342] In some embodiments, if the second measurement result is less than or equal to the sum of the first threshold and the compensation value, and the first measurement result is less than or equal to the first threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the second measurement state to the third measurement state. Alternatively, if the second measurement result is less than or equal to the sum of the first threshold and the compensation value, and the first measurement result is less than or equal to the first threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the second measurement state to the third measurement state. Alternatively, in response to the second measurement result being less than or equal to the sum of the first threshold and the compensation value, and the first measurement result being less than or equal to the first threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the second measurement state to the third measurement state. Alternatively, when the second measurement result is less than or equal to the sum of the first threshold and the compensation value, and the first measurement result is less than or equal to the first threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the second measurement state to the third measurement state. Thus, the terminal may determine that more cells need to be measured, enabling a switch from the second measurement state to the third measurement state, improving the accuracy of the measurement results, and facilitating cell reselection by the terminal.

[0343] In some embodiments, if the second measurement result is greater than the sum of the first threshold and the compensation value, and the first measurement result is greater than the first threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the third measurement state to the second measurement state. Alternatively, if the second measurement result is greater than the sum of the first threshold and the compensation value, and the first measurement result is greater than the first threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the third measurement state to the second measurement state. Alternatively, in response to the second measurement result being greater than the sum of the first threshold and the compensation value, and the first measurement result being greater than the first threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the third measurement state to the second measurement state. Alternatively, when the second measurement result is greater than the sum of the first threshold and the compensation value, and the first measurement result is greater than the first threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the third measurement state to the second measurement state. Thus, the terminal may determine that it is unnecessary or reduced to measure additional cells, thereby enabling a switch from the third measurement state to the second measurement state. This can conserve the terminal's measurement resources and battery power, thereby saving the terminal's power consumption.

[0344] In an optional embodiment, the terminal may determine the magnitude relationship between the first measurement result and the first threshold.

[0345] In an optional embodiment, the terminal may determine the magnitude relationship between the second measurement result and the sum of the first threshold and the compensation value.

[0346] In some embodiments, the above two determination steps can be performed in an interchangeable order or simultaneously.

[0347] In an optional embodiment, the terminal may determine whether any of the above items is met according to the current measurement state.

[0348] In some embodiments, the network device configures the first threshold based on the MR or primary receiver capability, and thus needs to lower the threshold corresponding to the LR or low-power receiver capability. The first threshold is used to evaluate whether to perform measurement offloading. The terminal can determine the switching operation of the measurement state based on the first threshold and at least one measurement result, including at least one of the following items A-D:

[0349] Item A: If the first measurement result is less than or equal to the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, it is determined to switch from the first measurement state to the second measurement state.

[0350] Item B: If the second measurement result is greater than the first threshold, and the first measurement result is greater than the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, it is determined to switch from the third measurement state to the first measurement state.

[0351] Item C: The second measurement result is greater than the first threshold, and the first measurement result is greater than the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, and it is determined to switch from the second measurement state to the first measurement state.

[0352] Item D: If any of Items A to C is not met, the measurement state will not be switched.

[0353] In some embodiments, the above items A-C can be expressed as follows:

[0354] Item A: LR_meas_result is less than or equal to the threshold 1-offset, and MS1 switches to MS2.

[0355] Item B: MR_meas_result>threshold 1, and LR_meas_result>threshold 1-offset, MS3 switches to MS1.

[0356] Item C: MR_meas_result>threshold 1, and LR_meas_result>threshold 1-offset, MS2 switches to MS1.

[0357] In some embodiments, the first measurement result being less than or equal to the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, the second measurement result being greater than the first threshold and the first measurement result being greater than the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, and the second measurement result being greater than the first threshold and the first measurement result being greater than the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value can be protocol-defined and / or terminal-configured. In this way, the terminal can predetermine the judgment rule or evaluation rule to be used and, based on the judgment rule or evaluation rule, determine whether to switch the measurement state.

[0358] In some embodiments, if the first measurement result is less than or equal to the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, the terminal may determine to switch from the first measurement state to the second measurement state. Optionally, if the first measurement result is less than or equal to the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, the terminal may determine to switch from the first measurement state to the second measurement state. Optionally, in response to the first measurement result being less than or equal to the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, the terminal may determine to switch from the first measurement state to the second measurement state. Optionally, when the first measurement result is less than or equal to the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, the terminal may determine to switch from the first measurement state to the second measurement state. Thus, the terminal may determine that more cells need to be measured, thereby implementing a switch from the first measurement state to the second measurement state, improving the accuracy of the measurement results, and facilitating cell reselection by the terminal.

[0359] In some embodiments, if the second measurement result is greater than a first threshold and the first measurement result is greater than the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, the terminal may determine to switch from the third measurement state to the first measurement state. Alternatively, if the second measurement result is greater than the first threshold and the first measurement result is greater than the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, the terminal may determine to switch from the third measurement state to the first measurement state. Alternatively, in response to the second measurement result being greater than the first threshold and the first measurement result being greater than the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, the terminal may determine to switch from the third measurement state to the first measurement state. Alternatively, when the second measurement result is greater than the first threshold and the first measurement result is greater than the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, the terminal may determine to switch from the third measurement state to the first measurement state. Thus, the terminal may determine that it is unnecessary or reduced to measure additional cells, thereby enabling a switch from the third measurement state to the first measurement state. This can conserve the terminal's measurement resources and battery power, thereby saving the terminal's power consumption.

[0360] In some embodiments, if the second measurement result is greater than a first threshold and the first measurement result is greater than the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, the terminal may determine to switch from the second measurement state to the first measurement state. Alternatively, if the second measurement result is greater than the first threshold and the first measurement result is greater than the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, the terminal may determine to switch from the second measurement state to the first measurement state. Alternatively, in response to the second measurement result being greater than the first threshold and the first measurement result being greater than the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, the terminal may determine to switch from the second measurement state to the first measurement state. Alternatively, when the second measurement result is greater than the first threshold and the first measurement result is greater than the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, the terminal may determine to switch from the second measurement state to the first measurement state. Thus, the terminal may determine that it is not necessary to measure or that it needs to reduce the number of cells to be measured, thereby enabling a switch from the second measurement state to the first measurement state. This can conserve the terminal's measurement resources and battery power, thereby saving the terminal's power consumption.

[0361] In an optional embodiment, the terminal may determine the magnitude relationship between the first measurement result and the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value.

[0362] In an optional embodiment, the terminal may determine the magnitude relationship between the second measurement result and the first threshold.

[0363] In some embodiments, the above two determination steps can be performed in an interchangeable order or simultaneously.

[0364] In an optional embodiment, the terminal may determine whether any of the above items is met according to the current measurement state.

[0365] In some embodiments, the network device configures the first threshold based on the MR or primary receiver capability, and thus needs to lower the threshold corresponding to the LR or low-power receiver capability. The first threshold is used to evaluate whether to perform measurement relaxation. The terminal can determine the switching operation of the measurement state based on the first threshold and at least one measurement result, including at least one of the following items A-D:

[0366] Item A: If the first measurement result is less than or equal to the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, it is determined to switch from the first measurement state to the third measurement state.

[0367] Item B: If the second measurement result is less than or equal to the first threshold, and the first measurement result is less than or equal to the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, it is determined to switch from the second measurement state to the third measurement state.

[0368] Item C: The second measurement result is greater than the first threshold, and the first measurement result is greater than the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, and it is determined to switch from the third measurement state to the second measurement state.

[0369] Item D: If any of Items A to C is not met, the measurement state will not be switched.

[0370] In some embodiments, the above items A-C can be expressed as follows:

[0371] Item A: LR_meas_result is less than or equal to the threshold 2-offset, and MS1 switches to MS3.

[0372] Item B: MR_meas_result ≤ threshold 2, and LR_meas_result ≤ threshold 2-offset, MS2 switches to MS3.

[0373] Item C: MR_meas_result>threshold 2, and LR_meas_result>threshold 2-offset, MS3 switches to MS2.

[0374] In some embodiments, the first measurement result being less than or equal to the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, the second measurement result being less than or equal to the first threshold and the first measurement result being less than or equal to the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, and the second measurement result being greater than the first threshold and the first measurement result being greater than the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value can be protocol-defined and / or terminal-configured. In this way, the terminal can predetermine the judgment rule or evaluation rule to be used and, based on the judgment rule or evaluation rule, determine whether to switch the measurement state.

[0375] In some embodiments, if the first measurement result is less than or equal to the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, the terminal may determine to switch from the first measurement state to the third measurement state. Alternatively, if the first measurement result is less than or equal to the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, the terminal may determine to switch from the first measurement state to the third measurement state. Alternatively, in response to the first measurement result being less than or equal to the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, the terminal may determine to switch from the first measurement state to the third measurement state. Alternatively, when the first measurement result is less than or equal to the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, the terminal may determine to switch from the first measurement state to the third measurement state. Thus, the terminal may determine that more cells need to be measured, thereby enabling switching from the first measurement state to the third measurement state, improving the accuracy of the measurement results, and facilitating cell reselection by the terminal.

[0376] In some embodiments, if the second measurement result is less than or equal to the first threshold, and the first measurement result is less than or equal to the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, the terminal may determine to switch from the second measurement state to the third measurement state. Alternatively, if the second measurement result is less than or equal to the first threshold, and the first measurement result is less than or equal to the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, the terminal may determine to switch from the second measurement state to the third measurement state. Alternatively, in response to the second measurement result being less than or equal to the first threshold, and the first measurement result being less than or equal to the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, the terminal may determine to switch from the second measurement state to the third measurement state. Alternatively, when the second measurement result is less than or equal to the first threshold, and the first measurement result is less than or equal to the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, the terminal may determine to switch from the second measurement state to the third measurement state. Thus, the terminal may determine that more cells need to be measured, enabling a switch from the second measurement state to the third measurement state, improving the accuracy of the measurement results, and facilitating cell reselection by the terminal.

[0377] In some embodiments, if the second measurement result is greater than a first threshold and the first measurement result is greater than the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, the terminal may determine to switch from the third measurement state to the second measurement state. Alternatively, if the second measurement result is greater than the first threshold and the first measurement result is greater than the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, the terminal may determine to switch from the third measurement state to the second measurement state. Alternatively, in response to the second measurement result being greater than the first threshold and the first measurement result being greater than the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, the terminal may determine to switch from the third measurement state to the second measurement state. Alternatively, when the second measurement result is greater than the first threshold and the first measurement result is greater than the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, the terminal may determine to switch from the third measurement state to the second measurement state. Thus, the terminal may determine that it is unnecessary or reduced to measure additional cells, thereby enabling a switch from the third measurement state to the second measurement state. This can conserve the terminal's measurement resources and battery power, thereby saving the terminal's power consumption.

[0378] In an optional embodiment, the terminal may determine the magnitude relationship between the first measurement result and the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value.

[0379] In an optional embodiment, the terminal may determine the magnitude relationship between the second measurement result and the first threshold.

[0380] In some embodiments, the above two determination steps can be performed in an interchangeable order or simultaneously.

[0381] In an optional embodiment, the terminal may determine whether any of the above items is met according to the current measurement state.

[0382] In some embodiments, if the terminal is in the second measurement state, the terminal may determine the magnitude relationship between the first measurement result and the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, as well as the magnitude relationship between the second measurement result and the first threshold. If the second measurement result is less than or equal to the first threshold, and the first measurement result is less than or equal to the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, the terminal may determine to switch from the second measurement state to the third measurement state. Otherwise, the terminal may continue to maintain the current measurement state.

[0383] In some embodiments, if the terminal is in the third measurement state, the terminal may determine the magnitude relationship between the first measurement result and the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, as well as the magnitude relationship between the second measurement result and the first threshold. If the second measurement result is greater than the first threshold, and the first measurement result is greater than the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, the terminal may determine to switch from the third measurement state to the second measurement state. Otherwise, the terminal may continue to maintain the current measurement state.

[0384] In some embodiments, the terminal may also determine an offset value.

[0385] In some embodiments, the terminal receives the compensation value sent by the network device, but is not limited thereto. The terminal may also receive the compensation value sent by other entities.

[0386] In some embodiments, the terminal obtains a compensation value specified by the protocol.

[0387] In some embodiments, the terminal obtains the compensation value from upper layer(s).

[0388] In some embodiments, the terminal performs processing to obtain the compensation value.

[0389] In some embodiments, the terminal autonomously implements the function indicated by the compensation value, or the above function is default or by default.

[0390] In some embodiments, the compensation value can be used to determine the deviation between the LR and MR measurement results. Due to receiver device limitations, the MR measurement results are generally more accurate than the LR measurement results. Thus, the compensation value can compensate for the measurement error between the LR and MR.

[0391] In some embodiments, the compensation value is associated with the type of low-power receiver capability of the terminal. For example, the compensation value may determine the deviation in measurement results between OFDM-based LR and MR. Another example is the compensation value may determine the deviation in measurement results between OOK-based LR and MR. In this way, the compensation value can compensate for measurement errors between different types of LR and MR. Generally, OFDM-based LR produces better measurement accuracy than OOK-based LR.

[0392] In some embodiments, the compensation value is generally positive.

[0393] By sampling the above method, the terminal can determine the switching operation of the measurement state based on a threshold sent by the network device through at least one measurement result, thereby realizing the evaluation of whether to switch the measurement state of the terminal.

[0394] In some embodiments, the above steps S2101 and S2102 are optional steps.

[0395] The communication method involved in the embodiments of the present disclosure may include at least one of steps S2101 to S2102. For example, step S2101 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2102 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, and steps S2101+S2102 may be implemented as independent embodiments, but are not limited thereto.

[0396] In some embodiments, reference may be made to the steps and optional implementation methods of other embodiments recorded before or after the description corresponding to the embodiment of the present disclosure, as well as other related parts in the description, which will not be repeated here.

[0397] In some embodiments, the names of information, etc. are not limited to the names described in the embodiments, and terms such as "information", "message", "signal", "signaling", "report", "configuration", "indication", "instruction", "command", "channel", "parameter", "domain", "field", "symbol", "symbol", "codeword", "codebook", "codeword", "codepoint", "bit", "data", "program", and "chip" can be used interchangeably.

[0398] In some embodiments, the terms "radio", "wireless", "radio access network (RAN)", "access network (AN)", "RAN-based" and the like may be used interchangeably.

[0399] In some embodiments, terms such as "synchronization signal (SS)", "synchronization signal block (SSB)", "reference signal (RS)", "pilot", and "pilot signal" can be used interchangeably.

[0400] In some embodiments, the terms "component carrier (CC)", "cell", "frequency carrier", "carrier frequency" and the like can be used interchangeably.

[0401] In some embodiments, the terms "obtain," "get," "obtain," "receive," "transmit," "bidirectionally transmit," and "send and / or receive" are interchangeable and can be interpreted as meaning receiving from another entity, obtaining from a protocol, obtaining from a higher layer, obtaining through self-processing, or autonomous implementation. For example, the protocol includes at least one of a 3GPP protocol, a Wi-Fi protocol, and an audio and / or video protocol.

[0402] In some embodiments, terms such as "send", "transmit", "report", "download", "transmit", "bidirectional transmission", "send and / or receive" can be used interchangeably.

[0403] In some embodiments, terms such as "certain", "preset", "preset", "setting", "indicated", "a certain", "any", and "first" can be interchangeable. "Specific A", "preset A", "preset A", "setting A", "indicated A", "a certain A", "any A", and "first A" can be interpreted as A pre-specified in a protocol, etc., or as A obtained through setting, configuration, or indication, etc., or as specific A, a certain A, any A, or first A, etc., but not limited to this.

[0404] In some embodiments, the determination or judgment can be performed by a value represented by 1 bit (0 or 1), or by a true or false value (Boolean value) represented by true or false, or by comparison of numerical values (for example, comparison with a predetermined value), but is not limited thereto.

[0405] In some embodiments, "not expecting to receive" can be interpreted as not receiving on time domain resources and / or frequency domain resources, or it can be interpreted as not performing subsequent processing on the data and / or instructions after receiving the data and / or instructions; "not expecting to send" can be interpreted as not sending, or it can be interpreted as sending but not expecting the recipient to respond to the content sent.

[0406] In some embodiments, if the arrow in the interaction diagram indicating the sending of information, signaling, etc. from one subject to another passes through other subjects, it can be interpreted as forwarding from one subject to another via other subjects, or it can be interpreted as sending from one subject to another without passing through other subjects.

[0407] Figure 2C FIG. 1 is an interactive diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The method can be executed by the above-mentioned communication system. Figure 2C As shown, the method may include:

[0408] Step S3101: The network device 102 sends a first threshold and a second threshold to the terminal 101.

[0409] In some embodiments, the terminal receives the first threshold and the second threshold sent by the network device, but is not limited thereto. The terminal may also receive the first threshold and the second threshold sent by other entities, in which case step S3101 may be omitted.

[0410] In some embodiments, the terminal obtains the first threshold and the second threshold specified by the protocol, and step S3101 can be omitted.

[0411] In some embodiments, the terminal obtains the first threshold and the second threshold from an upper layer(s), and step S3101 may be omitted.

[0412] In some embodiments, the terminal performs processing to obtain the first threshold and the second threshold, and step S3101 can be omitted.

[0413] In some embodiments, the terminal autonomously implements the functions indicated by the first threshold and the second threshold, or the above functions are default or by default, in which case step S3101 can be omitted.

[0414] In some embodiments, the network device may obtain the first threshold and the second threshold according to the signal coverage range.

[0415] In some embodiments, the network device may consider that the terminal may need to switch measurement states to obtain the first threshold and the second threshold.

[0416] In some embodiments, the network device sends the first threshold and the second threshold when the terminal is in an idle state or an inactive state.

[0417] In some embodiments, the network device may broadcast a first signaling message, wherein the first signaling message carries the first threshold value and the second threshold value. Optionally, the terminal receives the first signaling message. The first signaling message may be, for example, but is not limited to, RRC signaling, and may also be other signaling messages.

[0418] In some embodiments, the network device may send system information to the terminal, the system information including the first threshold and the second threshold. Optionally, the terminal receives the system information. The system information may be, for example, SIB1, but is not limited thereto, and may also be other SIBs.

[0419] In some embodiments, the first threshold may be used to evaluate whether to perform measurement offloading. The terminal may obtain the first threshold so that the terminal can evaluate or determine whether to perform measurement offloading.

[0420] In some embodiments, with the help of the above-mentioned first threshold, the terminal can determine whether to enter or exit the low-power wake-up signal monitoring state under case #0, so that the terminal can determine whether to switch between the low-power wake-up signal monitoring state and other measurement states, thereby enabling the terminal to evaluate whether to perform measurement offloading. The other measurement states here refer to any of the other three measurement states other than the low-power wake-up signal monitoring state.

[0421] In some embodiments, using the first threshold, the terminal can determine whether to enter or exit the RRM measurement complete offload state in case #1. Thus, the terminal can determine whether to switch between the RRM measurement complete offload state and other measurement states, thereby enabling the terminal to evaluate whether to perform measurement offload. The "other measurement states" herein refer to any of the other three measurement states except the RRM measurement complete offload state.

[0422] In some embodiments, the second threshold may be used to evaluate whether to perform measurement relaxation. The terminal may obtain the second threshold so that the terminal can evaluate or determine whether to perform measurement relaxation.

[0423] In some embodiments, with the help of the second threshold, the terminal can determine whether to enter or exit the low-power wake-up signal monitoring state under case #0, so that the terminal can determine whether to switch between the low-power wake-up signal monitoring state and other measurement states, thereby enabling the terminal to evaluate whether to relax the measurement. The other measurement states here refer to any of the other three measurement states other than the low-power wake-up signal monitoring state.

[0424] In some embodiments, the second threshold value allows the terminal to determine whether to enter or exit the RRM measurement relaxation state in case #2. The terminal can then determine whether to switch between the RRM measurement relaxation state and other measurement states, thereby enabling the terminal to assess whether to perform measurement relaxation. The RRM measurement relaxation state herein refers to any of the other three measurement states except the RRM measurement relaxation state.

[0425] In some embodiments, with the help of the above-mentioned first threshold and second threshold, the terminal can determine whether to enter or exit any one of the low-power wake-up signal monitoring state under case#0, the RRM measurement complete unloading state under case#1, the RRM measurement relaxation state under case#2, and the MR conventional measurement state under case#3, thereby achieving the purpose of the terminal evaluating whether to perform measurement state switching.

[0426] In some embodiments, the number of the first threshold may be 1. That is, the first threshold is one threshold.

[0427] In some embodiments, the number of the second threshold may be 1. That is, the second threshold is one threshold.

[0428] In some embodiments, the first threshold is numerically greater than the second threshold.

[0429] In some embodiments, the name of the first threshold or the second threshold is not limited. For example, the first threshold or the second threshold can be a relaxation value, a numerical value, etc.

[0430] Step S3102: The terminal 101 determines a switching operation of the measurement state according to the first threshold, the second threshold and at least one measurement result.

[0431] In some embodiments, the second threshold is determined by the network device according to at least one of the following terminal capabilities:

[0432] The terminal's main receiver capabilities;

[0433] The terminal's low-power receiver capability.

[0434] In some embodiments, the description of how the second threshold is determined according to the terminal capability can be found in Figure 2A The description of how the first threshold is determined according to the terminal capability in step S2102, and Figure 2A and Figure 2B Other related parts in the embodiments involved will not be described in detail here.

[0435] In some embodiments, the description of at least one measurement result can be found in Figure 2A The description of at least one measurement result in step S2102, and Figure 2A and Figure 2B For other related parts of the embodiment involved, the description of the first measurement result can be found in Figure 2A The description of the first measurement result in step S2102, and Figure 2A and Figure 2B For other related parts of the embodiment involved, the description of the second measurement result can be found in Figure 2A The description of the second measurement result in step S2102, and Figure 2A and Figure 2B Other related parts in the embodiments involved will not be described in detail here.

[0436] In some embodiments, the description of the first measurement state can be found in Figure 2A The description of the first measurement state in step S2102, and Figure 2A and Figure 2B For other related parts of the embodiments involved, the description of the second measurement state can be found in Figure 2A The description of the second measurement state in step S2102, and Figure 2A and Figure 2B For other related parts of the embodiments involved, the description of the third measurement state can be found in Figure 2A The description of the third measurement state in step S2102, and Figure 2A and Figure 2B Other related parts in the embodiments involved will not be described in detail here.

[0437] In some embodiments, the reference signal corresponding to the first cell can be found in Figure 2A The description of the reference signal corresponding to the first cell in step S2102, and Figure 2A and Figure 2B Other related parts in the embodiments involved will not be described in detail here.

[0438] In some embodiments, the reference signal corresponding to the second cell can be found in Figure 2A The description of the reference signal corresponding to the second cell in step S2102, and Figure 2A and Figure 2B Other related parts in the embodiments involved will not be described in detail here.

[0439] In some embodiments, the description of the compensation value can be found in Figure 2A The description of the compensation value in step S2102, and Figure 2A and Figure 2B Other related parts in the embodiments involved will not be described in detail here.

[0440] In some embodiments, the network device may configure the first and second thresholds independently of different receivers in the terminal. That is, even if the receivers in the terminal are different, the network device may configure the same first and second thresholds. Thus, the terminal may use the first and second thresholds as thresholds for switching between different measurement states.

[0441] Combine Figure 2B The terminal can use the first threshold as the threshold for determining whether to perform measurement offloading and the second threshold as the threshold for determining whether to perform measurement relaxation. Thus, the terminal can determine whether all measurement states need to be switched and can distinguish between entering or exiting all measurement states.

[0442] To simplify the explanation, Figure 2B In the example, the first threshold is represented by threshold 1 and the second threshold is represented by threshold 2.

[0443] In some embodiments, the terminal may determine whether to switch from the first measurement state to the second measurement state. Figure 2BIn the example, the low-power wake-up signal monitoring state under case#0 is switched to the RRM measurement relaxation state under case#2, or the RRM measurement complete offload state under case#1 is switched to the RRM measurement relaxation state under case#2, or the RRM measurement complete offload state under case#1 is switched to the low-power wake-up signal monitoring state under case#0.

[0444] In some embodiments, the terminal may determine whether to switch from the first measurement state to the third measurement state. Figure 2B In the example, the system switches from the low-power wake-up signal monitoring state in case #0 to the MR normal measurement state in case #3, or switches from the RRM measurement complete offload state in case #1 to the MR normal measurement state in case #3.

[0445] In some embodiments, the terminal may determine whether to switch from the second measurement state to the third measurement state. Figure 2B In the example, the low-power wake-up signal monitoring state under case #0 is switched to the MR normal measurement state under case #3, or the RRM measurement relaxation state under case #2 is switched to the MR normal measurement state under case #3.

[0446] In some embodiments, the terminal may determine whether to switch from the third measurement state to the second measurement state. Figure 2B In the example, the MR measurement state under case #3 is switched to the low-power wake-up signal monitoring state under case #0, or the MR measurement state under case #3 is switched to the RRM measurement relaxation state under case #2.

[0447] In some embodiments, the terminal may determine whether to switch from the third measurement state to the first measurement state. Figure 2B In the example, the MR measurement state is switched from case #3 to the low-power wake-up signal monitoring state under case #0, or the MR measurement state is switched from case #3 to the RRM measurement complete offload state under case #1.

[0448] In some embodiments, the terminal may determine whether to switch from the second measurement state to the first measurement state. Figure 2B In the example, the RRM measurement relaxation state under case#2 is switched to the low-power wake-up signal monitoring state under case#0, or the RRM measurement relaxation state under case#2 is switched to the RRM measurement complete unloading state under case#1, or the low-power wake-up signal monitoring state under case#0 is switched to the RRM measurement complete unloading state under case#1.

[0449] In some embodiments, the network device configures the first threshold and the second threshold based on the LR or low-power receiver capability, which requires raising the threshold corresponding to the MR or main receiver capability. The first threshold is used to evaluate whether to perform measurement offloading, and the second threshold is used to evaluate whether to perform measurement relaxation. The terminal can determine the switching operation of the measurement state based on the first threshold, the second threshold, and at least one measurement result, including at least one of the following items A-G:

[0450] Item A: If the first measurement result is less than or equal to the first threshold, it is determined to switch from the first measurement state to the second measurement state.

[0451] Item B: If the first measurement result is less than or equal to the second threshold, it is determined to switch from the first measurement state to the third measurement state.

[0452] Item C: If the second measurement result is less than or equal to the sum of the second threshold and the compensation value, and the first measurement result is less than or equal to the second threshold, it is determined to switch from the second measurement state to the third measurement state.

[0453] Item D: The second measurement result is greater than the sum of the second threshold and the compensation value, and the first measurement result is greater than the second threshold, and it is determined to switch from the third measurement state to the second measurement state.

[0454] Item E: The second measurement result is greater than the sum of the first threshold and the compensation value, and the first measurement result is greater than the first threshold, and it is determined to switch from the third measurement state to the first measurement state.

[0455] Item F: The second measurement result is greater than the sum of the first threshold and the compensation value, and the first measurement result is greater than the first threshold, and it is determined to switch from the second measurement state to the first measurement state.

[0456] Item G: If any of the above items A to F are not met, the measurement state is determined not to be switched.

[0457] In some embodiments, the above items A-F may be expressed as follows:

[0458] Item A: LR_meas_result ≤ threshold 1, MS1 switches to MS2.

[0459] Option B: LR_meas_result ≤ threshold 2, MS1 switches to MS3.

[0460] Item C: MR_meas_result ≤ threshold 2 + offset, and LR_meas_result ≤ threshold 2, MS2 switches to MS3.

[0461] Item D: MR_meas_result>threshold 2+offset, and LR_meas_result>threshold 2, MS3 switches to MS2.

[0462] Item E: MR_meas_result>threshold 1+offset, and LR_meas_result>threshold 1, MS3 switches to MS1.

[0463] Item F: MR_meas_result>threshold 1+offset, and LR_meas_result>threshold 1, MS2 switches to MS1.

[0464] In some embodiments, the first measurement result being less than or equal to the first threshold, the first measurement result being less than or equal to the second threshold, the second measurement result being less than or equal to the sum of the second threshold and the compensation value, the first measurement result being less than or equal to the second threshold, the second measurement result being greater than the sum of the second threshold and the compensation value, the first measurement result being greater than the second threshold, the second measurement result being greater than the sum of the first threshold and the compensation value, and the first measurement result being greater than the first threshold can be protocol-defined and / or terminal-configured. In this way, the terminal can predetermine the judgment rule or evaluation rule to be adopted and, based on the judgment rule or evaluation rule, determine whether to switch the measurement state.

[0465] In some embodiments, if the first measurement result is less than or equal to a first threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the first measurement state to the second measurement state. Optionally, if the first measurement result is less than or equal to the first threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the first measurement state to the second measurement state. Optionally, in response to the first measurement result being less than or equal to the first threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the first measurement state to the second measurement state. Optionally, when the first measurement result is less than or equal to the first threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the first measurement state to the second measurement state. Thus, the terminal may determine that more cells need to be measured, thereby enabling switching from the first measurement state to the second measurement state, improving the accuracy of the measurement results, and facilitating cell reselection by the terminal.

[0466] In some embodiments, if the first measurement result is less than or equal to the second threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the first measurement state to the third measurement state. Alternatively, if the first measurement result is less than or equal to the second threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the first measurement state to the third measurement state. Alternatively, in response to the first measurement result being less than or equal to the second threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the first measurement state to the third measurement state. Alternatively, when the first measurement result is less than or equal to the second threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the first measurement state to the third measurement state. Thus, the terminal may determine that more cells need to be measured, thereby enabling a switch from the first measurement state to the third measurement state. This can improve the accuracy of the measurement results and facilitate cell reselection by the terminal.

[0467] In some embodiments, if the second measurement result is less than or equal to the sum of the second threshold and the compensation value, and the first measurement result is less than or equal to the second threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the second measurement state to the third measurement state. Alternatively, if the second measurement result is less than or equal to the sum of the second threshold and the compensation value, and the first measurement result is less than or equal to the second threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the second measurement state to the third measurement state. Alternatively, in response to the second measurement result being less than or equal to the sum of the second threshold and the compensation value, and the first measurement result being less than or equal to the second threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the second measurement state to the third measurement state. Alternatively, when the second measurement result is less than or equal to the sum of the second threshold and the compensation value, and the first measurement result is less than or equal to the second threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the second measurement state to the third measurement state. Thus, the terminal may determine that more cells need to be measured, enabling a switch from the second measurement state to the third measurement state, improving the accuracy of the measurement results, and facilitating cell reselection by the terminal.

[0468] In some embodiments, if the second measurement result is greater than the sum of the second threshold and the compensation value, and the first measurement result is greater than the second threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the third measurement state to the second measurement state. Alternatively, if the second measurement result is greater than the sum of the second threshold and the compensation value, and the first measurement result is greater than the second threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the third measurement state to the second measurement state. Alternatively, in response to the second measurement result being greater than the sum of the second threshold and the compensation value, and the first measurement result being greater than the second threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the third measurement state to the second measurement state. Alternatively, when the second measurement result is greater than the sum of the second threshold and the compensation value, and the first measurement result is greater than the second threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the third measurement state to the second measurement state. Thus, the terminal may determine that it is unnecessary or reduced to measure additional cells, thereby enabling a switch from the third measurement state to the second measurement state. This can conserve the terminal's measurement resources and battery power, thereby saving the terminal's power consumption.

[0469] In some embodiments, if the second measurement result is greater than the sum of the first threshold and the compensation value, and the first measurement result is greater than the first threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the third measurement state to the first measurement state. Alternatively, if the second measurement result is greater than the sum of the first threshold and the compensation value, and the first measurement result is greater than the first threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the third measurement state to the first measurement state. Alternatively, in response to the second measurement result being greater than the sum of the first threshold and the compensation value, and the first measurement result being greater than the first threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the third measurement state to the first measurement state. Alternatively, when the second measurement result is greater than the sum of the first threshold and the compensation value, and the first measurement result is greater than the first threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the third measurement state to the first measurement state. Thus, the terminal may determine that it is unnecessary or reduced to measure additional cells, thereby enabling a switch from the third measurement state to the first measurement state. This can conserve the terminal's measurement resources and battery power, thereby saving the terminal's power consumption.

[0470] In some embodiments, if the second measurement result is greater than the sum of the first threshold and the compensation value, and the first measurement result is greater than the first threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the second measurement state to the first measurement state. Alternatively, if the second measurement result is greater than the sum of the first threshold and the compensation value, and the first measurement result is greater than the first threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the second measurement state to the first measurement state. Alternatively, in response to the second measurement result being greater than the sum of the first threshold and the compensation value, and the first measurement result being greater than the first threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the second measurement state to the first measurement state. Alternatively, when the second measurement result is greater than the sum of the first threshold and the compensation value, and the first measurement result is greater than the first threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the second measurement state to the first measurement state. Thus, the terminal may determine that it does not need to measure or reduces the number of cells to be measured, thereby enabling a switch from the second measurement state to the first measurement state. This can conserve the terminal's measurement resources and battery power, thereby saving the terminal's power consumption.

[0471] In an optional embodiment, the terminal may determine the magnitude relationship between the first measurement result and the first threshold.

[0472] In an optional embodiment, the terminal may determine the magnitude relationship between the first measurement result and the second threshold.

[0473] In an optional embodiment, the terminal may determine the magnitude relationship between the second measurement result and the sum of the first threshold and the compensation value.

[0474] In an optional embodiment, the terminal may determine the magnitude relationship between the second measurement result and the sum of the second threshold and the compensation value.

[0475] In some embodiments, the above four determination steps can be performed in an interchangeable order or simultaneously.

[0476] In an optional embodiment, the terminal may determine whether any of the above items is met according to the current measurement state.

[0477] In some embodiments, the network device configures the first threshold and the second threshold based on the MR or main receiver capability, and it is necessary to lower the threshold corresponding to the LR or low-power receiver capability. The first threshold is used to evaluate whether to perform measurement offloading, and the second threshold is used to evaluate whether to perform measurement relaxation. The terminal can determine the switching operation of the measurement state based on the first threshold, the second threshold, and at least one measurement result, including at least one of the following items A-G:

[0478] Item A: If the first measurement result is less than or equal to the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, it is determined to switch from the first measurement state to the second measurement state.

[0479] Item B: If the first measurement result is less than or equal to the difference between the second threshold and the compensation value, it is determined to switch from the first measurement state to the third measurement state.

[0480] Item C: If the second measurement result is less than or equal to the second threshold, and the first measurement result is less than or equal to the difference between the second threshold and the compensation value, it is determined to switch from the second measurement state to the third measurement state.

[0481] Item D: The second measurement result is greater than the second threshold, and the first measurement result is greater than the difference between the second threshold and the compensation value, and it is determined to switch from the third measurement state to the second measurement state.

[0482] Item E: If the second measurement result is greater than the first threshold, and the first measurement result is greater than the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, it is determined to switch from the third measurement state to the first measurement state.

[0483] Item F: The second measurement result is greater than the first threshold, and the first measurement result is greater than the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, and it is determined to switch from the second measurement state to the first measurement state.

[0484] Item G: If any of items A to F is not met, the measurement state will not be switched.

[0485] In some embodiments, the above items A-F may be expressed as follows:

[0486] Item A: LR_meas_result is less than or equal to the threshold 1-offset, and MS1 switches to MS2.

[0487] Option B: LR_meas_result is less than or equal to the threshold 2-offset, and MS1 switches to MS3.

[0488] Item C: MR_meas_result ≤ threshold 2, and LR_meas_result ≤ threshold 2-offset, MS2 switches to MS3.

[0489] Item D: MR_meas_result>threshold 2, and LR_meas_result>threshold 2-offset, MS3 switches to MS2.

[0490] Item E: MR_meas_result>threshold 1, and LR_meas_result>threshold 1-offset, MS3 switches to MS1.

[0491] Item F: MR_meas_result>threshold 1, and LR_meas_result>threshold 1-offset, MS2 switches to MS1.

[0492] In some embodiments, the first measurement result being less than or equal to the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, the first measurement result being less than or equal to the difference between the second threshold and the compensation value, the second measurement result being less than or equal to the second threshold and the first measurement result being less than or equal to the difference between the second threshold and the compensation value, the second measurement result being greater than the second threshold and the first measurement result being greater than the difference between the second threshold and the compensation value, and the second measurement result being greater than the first threshold and the first measurement result being greater than the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value may be protocol-defined and / or terminal-configured. In this way, the terminal may predetermine the judgment rule or evaluation rule to be adopted and, based on the judgment rule or evaluation rule, determine the switching operation for the measurement state.

[0493] In some embodiments, if the first measurement result is less than or equal to the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, the terminal may determine to switch from the first measurement state to the second measurement state. Optionally, if the first measurement result is less than or equal to the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, the terminal may determine to switch from the first measurement state to the second measurement state. Optionally, in response to the first measurement result being less than or equal to the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, the terminal may determine to switch from the first measurement state to the second measurement state. Optionally, when the first measurement result is less than or equal to the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, the terminal may determine to switch from the first measurement state to the second measurement state. Thus, the terminal may determine that more cells need to be measured, thereby implementing a switch from the first measurement state to the second measurement state, improving the accuracy of the measurement results, and facilitating cell reselection by the terminal.

[0494] In some embodiments, if the first measurement result is less than or equal to the difference between the second threshold and the compensation value, the terminal may determine to switch from the first measurement state to the third measurement state. Alternatively, if the first measurement result is less than or equal to the difference between the second threshold and the compensation value, the terminal may determine to switch from the first measurement state to the third measurement state. Alternatively, in response to the first measurement result being less than or equal to the difference between the second threshold and the compensation value, the terminal may determine to switch from the first measurement state to the third measurement state. Alternatively, when the first measurement result is less than or equal to the difference between the second threshold and the compensation value, the terminal may determine to switch from the first measurement state to the third measurement state. Thus, the terminal may determine that more cells need to be measured, thereby implementing a switch from the first measurement state to the third measurement state, improving the accuracy of the measurement results, and facilitating cell reselection by the terminal.

[0495] In some embodiments, if the second measurement result is less than or equal to the second threshold, and the first measurement result is less than or equal to the difference between the second threshold and the compensation value, the terminal may determine to switch from the second measurement state to the third measurement state. Alternatively, if the second measurement result is less than or equal to the second threshold, and the first measurement result is less than or equal to the difference between the second threshold and the compensation value, the terminal may determine to switch from the second measurement state to the third measurement state. Alternatively, in response to the second measurement result being less than or equal to the second threshold, and the first measurement result being less than or equal to the difference between the second threshold and the compensation value, the terminal may determine to switch from the second measurement state to the third measurement state. Alternatively, when the second measurement result is less than or equal to the second threshold, and the first measurement result is less than or equal to the difference between the second threshold and the compensation value, the terminal may determine to switch from the second measurement state to the third measurement state. Thus, the terminal may determine that more cells need to be measured, enabling a switch from the second measurement state to the third measurement state, improving the accuracy of the measurement results, and facilitating cell reselection by the terminal.

[0496] In some embodiments, if the second measurement result is greater than a second threshold and the first measurement result is greater than the difference between the second threshold and the compensation value, the terminal may determine to switch from the third measurement state to the second measurement state. Alternatively, if the second measurement result is greater than the second threshold and the first measurement result is greater than the difference between the second threshold and the compensation value, the terminal may determine to switch from the third measurement state to the second measurement state. Alternatively, in response to the second measurement result being greater than the second threshold and the first measurement result being greater than the difference between the second threshold and the compensation value, the terminal may determine to switch from the third measurement state to the second measurement state. Alternatively, when the second measurement result is greater than the second threshold and the first measurement result is greater than the difference between the second threshold and the compensation value, the terminal may determine to switch from the third measurement state to the second measurement state. Thus, the terminal may determine that it is unnecessary or reduced to measure additional cells, thereby enabling a switch from the third measurement state to the second measurement state. This can conserve the terminal's measurement resources and battery power, thereby saving the terminal's power consumption.

[0497] In some embodiments, if the second measurement result is greater than a first threshold and the first measurement result is greater than the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, the terminal may determine to switch from the third measurement state to the first measurement state. Alternatively, if the second measurement result is greater than the first threshold and the first measurement result is greater than the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, the terminal may determine to switch from the third measurement state to the first measurement state. Alternatively, in response to the second measurement result being greater than the first threshold and the first measurement result being greater than the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, the terminal may determine to switch from the third measurement state to the first measurement state. Alternatively, when the second measurement result is greater than the first threshold and the first measurement result is greater than the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, the terminal may determine to switch from the third measurement state to the first measurement state. Thus, the terminal may determine that it is unnecessary or reduced to measure additional cells, thereby enabling a switch from the third measurement state to the first measurement state. This can conserve the terminal's measurement resources and battery power, thereby saving the terminal's power consumption.

[0498] In some embodiments, if the second measurement result is greater than a first threshold and the first measurement result is greater than the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, the terminal may determine to switch from the second measurement state to the first measurement state. Alternatively, if the second measurement result is greater than the first threshold and the first measurement result is greater than the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, the terminal may determine to switch from the second measurement state to the first measurement state. Alternatively, in response to the second measurement result being greater than the first threshold and the first measurement result being greater than the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, the terminal may determine to switch from the second measurement state to the first measurement state. Alternatively, when the second measurement result is greater than the first threshold and the first measurement result is greater than the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, the terminal may determine to switch from the second measurement state to the first measurement state. Thus, the terminal may determine that it is not necessary to measure or that it needs to reduce the number of cells to be measured, thereby enabling a switch from the second measurement state to the first measurement state. This can conserve the terminal's measurement resources and battery power, thereby saving the terminal's power consumption.

[0499] In an optional embodiment, the terminal may determine the magnitude relationship between the first measurement result and the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value.

[0500] In an optional embodiment, the terminal may determine the magnitude relationship between the first measurement result and the difference between the second threshold and the compensation value.

[0501] In an optional embodiment, the terminal may determine the magnitude relationship between the second measurement result and the first threshold.

[0502] In an optional embodiment, the terminal may determine the magnitude relationship between the second measurement result and the second threshold.

[0503] In some embodiments, the above four determination steps can be performed in an interchangeable order or simultaneously.

[0504] In an optional embodiment, the terminal may determine whether any of the above items is met according to the current measurement state.

[0505] By using the above method, the terminal can determine the switching operation of the measurement state based on the two thresholds sent by the network device and at least one measurement result, thereby implementing the evaluation of whether to switch the measurement state of the terminal.

[0506] In some embodiments, the above steps S3101 and S3102 are optional steps.

[0507] In some embodiments, see Figure 2A and Figure 2B Other optional implementations recorded before or after the corresponding description.

[0508] The communication method involved in the embodiments of the present disclosure may include at least one of steps S3101 to S3102. For example, step S3101 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S3102 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, and steps S3101+S3102 may be implemented as independent embodiments, but are not limited thereto.

[0509] In some embodiments, reference may be made to the steps and optional implementation methods of other embodiments recorded before or after the description corresponding to the embodiment of the present disclosure, as well as other related parts in the description, which will not be repeated here.

[0510] Figure 2D FIG. 1 is an interactive diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The method can be executed by the above-mentioned communication system. Figure 2D As shown, the method may include:

[0511] Step S4101: The network device 102 sends a first threshold, a second threshold, a third threshold, and a fourth threshold to the terminal 101.

[0512] In some embodiments, the terminal receives the first threshold, second threshold, third threshold and fourth threshold sent by the network device, but is not limited to this. The terminal can also receive the first threshold, second threshold, third threshold and fourth threshold sent by other entities. In this case, step S4101 can be omitted.

[0513] In some embodiments, the terminal obtains the first threshold, the second threshold, the third threshold, and the fourth threshold specified by the protocol, and step S4101 can be omitted.

[0514] In some embodiments, the terminal obtains the first threshold, the second threshold, the third threshold and the fourth threshold from an upper layer(s), and step S4101 may be omitted.

[0515] In some embodiments, the terminal performs processing to obtain the first threshold, the second threshold, the third threshold, and the fourth threshold, and step S4101 can be omitted.

[0516] In some embodiments, the terminal autonomously implements the functions indicated by the first threshold, the second threshold, the third threshold and the fourth threshold, or the above functions are default or by default, in which case step S4101 can be omitted.

[0517] In some embodiments, the network device may obtain the first threshold, the second threshold, the third threshold, and the fourth threshold according to the signal coverage range.

[0518] In some embodiments, the network device may consider that the terminal may need to switch measurement states to obtain the first threshold, the second threshold, the third threshold, and the fourth threshold.

[0519] In some embodiments, the network device sends the first threshold, the second threshold, the third threshold, and the fourth threshold when the terminal is in an idle state or an inactive state.

[0520] In some embodiments, the network device may broadcast a first signaling message, wherein the first signaling message carries the first threshold, the second threshold, the third threshold, and the fourth threshold. Optionally, the terminal receives the first signaling message. The first signaling message may be, for example, but is not limited to, RRC signaling, and may also be other signaling messages.

[0521] In some embodiments, the network device may send system information to the terminal, where the system information includes a first threshold, a second threshold, a third threshold, and a fourth threshold. Optionally, the terminal receives the system information. The system information may be, for example, SIB1, but is not limited thereto, and may also be other SIBs.

[0522] In some embodiments, the first threshold is used to evaluate whether to perform measurement offloading based on the primary receiver capability of the terminal through a measurement result obtained by the primary receiver capability of the terminal. The terminal may obtain the first threshold so that the terminal can evaluate or determine whether to perform measurement offloading.

[0523] In some embodiments, the second threshold is used to evaluate whether to perform measurement offloading based on the terminal's primary receiver capability using a measurement result obtained by the terminal's low power receiver capability. The terminal may obtain the second threshold so that the terminal can evaluate or determine whether to perform measurement offloading.

[0524] In some embodiments, the third threshold is used to evaluate whether to perform measurement relaxation based on the terminal's primary receiver capability through a measurement result obtained by the terminal. The terminal can obtain the third threshold so that the terminal can evaluate or determine whether to perform measurement relaxation.

[0525] In some embodiments, the fourth threshold is used to evaluate whether to perform measurement relaxation based on the terminal's main receiver capability through the measurement result obtained by the terminal's low power receiver capability. The terminal can obtain the fourth threshold so that the terminal can evaluate or determine whether to perform measurement relaxation.

[0526] In some embodiments, the measurement result obtained by the terminal's primary receiver capability refers to a measurement result obtained by the terminal performing any one of regular measurement and relaxed measurement on the second cell. That is, the measurement result obtained by the terminal performing any one of regular measurement and relaxed measurement on the serving cell and the neighboring cell based on the existing downlink signal. For example, the measurement result obtained by the terminal's primary receiver capability is the second measurement result.

[0527] In some embodiments, the description of the main receiver capability of the terminal can refer to the description of the main receiver capability of the terminal above, which will not be repeated here.

[0528] In some embodiments, the measurement result obtained by the low-power receiver capability of the terminal refers to the measurement result obtained by the terminal performing conventional measurements on the first cell. In other words, the measurement result obtained by the terminal performing conventional measurements on the serving cell based on the low-power signal. For example, the measurement result obtained by the main receiver capability of the terminal is the first measurement result.

[0529] In some embodiments, the description of the low power consumption receiver capability of the terminal can be found in the above description of the low power consumption receiver capability of the terminal, which will not be repeated here.

[0530] In some embodiments, taking the example of MR receiving an existing downlink signal and LR receiving a low-power signal, the first threshold is used to evaluate whether to perform measurement unloading based on the main receiver of the terminal through the measurement result obtained by the main receiver of the terminal, the second threshold is used to evaluate whether to perform measurement unloading based on the main receiver of the terminal through the measurement result obtained by the low-power receiver of the terminal, the third threshold is used to evaluate whether to perform measurement relaxation based on the main receiver of the terminal through the measurement result obtained by the main receiver of the terminal, and the fourth threshold is used to evaluate whether to perform measurement relaxation based on the main receiver of the terminal through the measurement result obtained by the low-power receiver of the terminal.

[0531] In some embodiments, taking the MR receiving an existing downlink signal and a low-power signal as an example, the first threshold is used to evaluate whether to perform measurement unloading based on the terminal's main receiver through the measurement result obtained by the terminal's main receiver based on the existing downlink signal, the second threshold is used to evaluate whether to perform measurement unloading based on the terminal's main receiver through the measurement result obtained by the terminal's main receiver based on the low-power signal, the third threshold is used to evaluate whether to perform measurement relaxation based on the terminal's main receiver through the measurement result obtained by the terminal's main receiver based on the existing downlink signal, and the fourth threshold is used to evaluate whether to perform measurement relaxation based on the terminal's main receiver through the measurement result obtained by the terminal's main receiver based on the low-power signal.

[0532] In some embodiments, taking the LR receiving an existing downlink signal and a low-power signal as an example, the first threshold is used to evaluate whether to perform measurement unloading based on the terminal's main receiver based on the measurement result obtained by the terminal's low-power receiver based on the existing downlink signal, the second threshold is used to evaluate whether to perform measurement unloading based on the terminal's main receiver based on the measurement result obtained by the terminal's low-power receiver based on the low-power signal, the third threshold is used to evaluate whether to perform measurement relaxation based on the terminal's main receiver based on the measurement result obtained by the terminal's low-power receiver based on the existing downlink signal, and the fourth threshold is used to evaluate whether to perform measurement relaxation based on the terminal's main receiver based on the measurement result obtained by the terminal's low-power receiver based on the low-power signal.

[0533] In some embodiments, with the help of the above-mentioned first threshold, second threshold, third threshold and fourth threshold, the terminal can determine whether to enter or exit any one of the low-power wake-up signal monitoring state under case#0, the RRM measurement complete unloading state under case#1, the RRM measurement relaxation state under case#2, and the MR conventional measurement state under case#3, thereby achieving the purpose of the terminal evaluating whether to perform measurement state switching.

[0534] In some embodiments, the number of the first threshold may be 1. That is, the first threshold is one threshold.

[0535] In some embodiments, the number of the second threshold may be 1. That is, the second threshold is one threshold.

[0536] In some embodiments, the number of the third threshold may be 1. That is, the third threshold is one threshold.

[0537] In some embodiments, the number of the fourth threshold may be 1. That is, the fourth threshold is one threshold.

[0538] In some embodiments, the first threshold is numerically greater than the third threshold.

[0539] In some embodiments, the second threshold is numerically greater than the fourth threshold.

[0540] In some embodiments, the second threshold and the fourth threshold are associated with a type of low power receiver capability of the terminal.

[0541] In some embodiments, the second threshold and the fourth threshold are paired.

[0542] In some embodiments, the name of any one of the first threshold, the second threshold, the third threshold, and the fourth threshold is not limited. For example, any one of the first threshold, the second threshold, the third threshold, and the fourth threshold can be a relaxation value, a numerical value, etc.

[0543] Step S4102: The terminal 101 determines a switching operation for the measurement state according to the first threshold, the second threshold, the third threshold, the fourth threshold, and at least one measurement result.

[0544] In some embodiments, the description of at least one measurement result can be found in Figure 2A The description of at least one measurement result in step S2102, and Figure 2A and Figure 2B For other related parts of the embodiment involved, the description of the first measurement result can be found in Figure 2A The description of the first measurement result in step S2102, and Figure 2A and Figure 2BFor other related parts of the embodiment involved, the description of the second measurement result can be found in Figure 2A The description of the second measurement result in step S2102, and Figure 2A and Figure 2B Other related parts in the embodiments involved will not be described in detail here.

[0545] In some embodiments, the description of the first measurement state can be found in Figure 2A The description of the first measurement state in step S2102, and Figure 2A For other related parts of the embodiments involved, the description of the second measurement state can be found in Figure 2A The description of the second measurement state in step S2102, and Figure 2A and Figure 2B For other related parts of the embodiments involved, the description of the third measurement state can be found in Figure 2A The description of the third measurement state in step S2102, and Figure 2A and Figure 2B Other related parts in the embodiments involved will not be described in detail here.

[0546] In some embodiments, the reference signal corresponding to the first cell can be found in Figure 2A The description of the reference signal corresponding to the first cell in step S2102, and Figure 2A and Figure 2B Other related parts in the embodiments involved will not be described in detail here.

[0547] In some embodiments, the reference signal corresponding to the second cell can be found in Figure 2A The description of the reference signal corresponding to the second cell in step S2102, and Figure 2A and Figure 2B Other related parts in the embodiments involved will not be described in detail here.

[0548] In some embodiments, the description of the compensation value can be found in Figure 2A The description of the compensation value in step S2102, and Figure 2A and Figure 2B Other related parts in the embodiments involved will not be described in detail here.

[0549] In some embodiments, the network device can configure the first, second, third, and fourth thresholds based on the different receivers in the terminal. That is, the first, second, third, and fourth thresholds configured by the network device may differ depending on the receiver in the terminal. Consequently, the terminal can use the first, second, third, and fourth thresholds as thresholds for switching between different measurement states.

[0550] Figure 2EFIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a measurement state of a terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2E As shown, the terminal can use the first and second thresholds as thresholds for determining whether to perform measurement offloading, and the third and fourth thresholds as thresholds for determining whether to perform measurement relaxation. Thus, the terminal can determine whether all measurement states need to be switched and can distinguish between entering or exiting all measurement states.

[0551] Figure 2E In the direction from point A to point B, the network signal quality becomes worse and worse.

[0552] In some embodiments, taking the example of MR receiving an existing downlink signal and LR receiving a low-power signal, under MS1, MR is off and LR is on. Under MS2, MR is on and LR is on. Under MS3, MR is on, and whether LR is on is determined by the terminal itself.

[0553] To simplify the explanation, Figure 2E In the example, the first threshold is represented by MR threshold 1, the second threshold is represented by LR threshold 2, the third threshold is represented by MR threshold 3, and the fourth threshold is represented by LR threshold 4.

[0554] In some embodiments, the terminal may determine whether to switch from the first measurement state to the second measurement state. Figure 2E In the example, the low-power wake-up signal monitoring state under case#0 is switched to the RRM measurement relaxation state under case#2, or the RRM measurement complete offload state under case#1 is switched to the RRM measurement relaxation state under case#2, or the RRM measurement complete offload state under case#1 is switched to the low-power wake-up signal monitoring state under case#0.

[0555] In some embodiments, the terminal may determine whether to switch from the first measurement state to the third measurement state. Figure 2E In the example, the system switches from the low-power wake-up signal monitoring state in case #0 to the MR normal measurement state in case #3, or switches from the RRM measurement complete offload state in case #1 to the MR normal measurement state in case #3.

[0556] In some embodiments, the terminal may determine whether to switch from the second measurement state to the third measurement state. Figure 2E In the example, the low-power wake-up signal monitoring state under case #0 is switched to the MR normal measurement state under case #3, or the RRM measurement relaxation state under case #2 is switched to the MR normal measurement state under case #3.

[0557] In some embodiments, the terminal may determine whether to switch from the third measurement state to the second measurement state. Figure 2E In the example, the MR measurement state under case #3 is switched to the low-power wake-up signal monitoring state under case #0, or the MR measurement state under case #3 is switched to the RRM measurement relaxation state under case #2.

[0558] In some embodiments, the terminal may determine whether to switch from the third measurement state to the first measurement state. Figure 2E In the example, the MR measurement state is switched from case #3 to the low-power wake-up signal monitoring state under case #0, or the MR measurement state is switched from case #3 to the RRM measurement complete offload state under case #1.

[0559] In some embodiments, the terminal may determine whether to switch from the second measurement state to the first measurement state. Figure 2E In the example, the RRM measurement relaxation state under case#2 is switched to the low-power wake-up signal monitoring state under case#0, or the RRM measurement relaxation state under case#2 is switched to the RRM measurement complete unloading state under case#1, or the low-power wake-up signal monitoring state under case#0 is switched to the RRM measurement complete unloading state under case#1.

[0560] In some embodiments, the terminal may determine a switching operation for the measurement state based on a first threshold, a second threshold, a third threshold, a fourth threshold, and at least one measurement result, including at least one of the following items A-I:

[0561] Item A: The first measurement result is less than or equal to the seventh threshold, and it is determined to switch from the first measurement state to the second measurement state.

[0562] Item B: The first measurement result is less than or equal to the eighth threshold, and it is determined to switch from the first measurement state to the third measurement state.

[0563] Item C: If the second measurement result is less than or equal to the third threshold and the first measurement result is less than or equal to the eighth threshold, it is determined to switch from the second measurement state to the third measurement state.

[0564] Item D: The second measurement result is greater than the third threshold, and the first measurement result is greater than the eighth threshold, and it is determined to switch from the third measurement state to the second measurement state.

[0565] Item E: The second measurement result is greater than the third threshold, and the difference between the second measurement result and the compensation value is greater than the eighth threshold, and it is determined to switch from the third measurement state to the second measurement state.

[0566] Item F: The second measurement result is greater than the first threshold, and the first measurement result is greater than the seventh threshold, and it is determined to switch from the third measurement state to the first measurement state.

[0567] Item G: The second measurement result is greater than the first threshold, and the difference between the second measurement result and the compensation value is greater than the seventh threshold, and it is determined to switch from the third measurement state to the first measurement state.

[0568] Item H: The second measurement result is greater than the first threshold, and the first measurement result is greater than the seventh threshold, and it is determined to switch from the second measurement state to the first measurement state.

[0569] Item I: If any of the above items A to H are not met, the measurement state is determined not to be switched.

[0570] In some embodiments, the above items A-H may be expressed as follows:

[0571] Item A: LR_meas_result ≤ threshold 2, MS1 switches to MS2.

[0572] Option B: LR_meas_result ≤ threshold 4, MS1 switches to MS3.

[0573] Item C: MR_meas_result ≤ threshold 3, and LR_meas_result ≤ threshold 4, MS2 switches to MS3.

[0574] Item D: MR_meas_result>threshold 3, and LR_meas_result>threshold 4, MS3 switches to MS2.

[0575] Item E: MR_meas_result>threshold 3, and MR_meas_result-offset>threshold 4, MS3 switches to MS2.

[0576] Item F: MR_meas_result>threshold 1, and LR_meas_result>threshold 2, MS3 switches to MS1.

[0577] Item G: MR_meas_result>threshold 1, and MR_meas_result-offset>threshold 2, MS3 switches to MS1.

[0578] Item H: MR_meas_result>threshold 1, and LR_meas_result>threshold 2, MS2 switches to MS1.

[0579] In some embodiments, because the terminal autonomously determines whether to perform LR measurement, the terminal may or may not perform LR measurement on the first cell. Thus, the first measurement result may or may not exist. If the first measurement result exists, the terminal may directly use the first measurement result. If the first measurement result does not exist, the terminal may use the difference between the second measurement result and the compensation value as the first measurement result.

[0580] In some embodiments, the first measurement result is less than or equal to the seventh threshold, the first measurement result is less than or equal to the eighth threshold, the second measurement result is less than or equal to the third threshold, the first measurement result is less than or equal to the eighth threshold, the second measurement result is greater than the third threshold, the first measurement result is greater than the eighth threshold, the second measurement result is greater than the third threshold, and the difference between the second measurement result and the compensation value is greater than the eighth threshold, the second measurement result is greater than the first threshold, and the first measurement result is greater than the seventh threshold, the second measurement result is greater than the first threshold, and the difference between the second measurement result and the compensation value is greater than the seventh threshold may be defined by the protocol and / or configured by the terminal. In this way, the terminal can predetermine the judgment rule or evaluation rule to be adopted and determine the switching operation of the measurement state based on the judgment rule or evaluation rule.

[0581] In some embodiments, the seventh threshold is the second threshold, and correspondingly, the eighth threshold is the fourth threshold.

[0582] In some embodiments, if the first measurement result is less than or equal to the seventh threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the first measurement state to the second measurement state. Optionally, if the first measurement result is less than or equal to the seventh threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the first measurement state to the second measurement state. Optionally, in response to the first measurement result being less than or equal to the seventh threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the first measurement state to the second measurement state. Optionally, when the first measurement result is less than or equal to the seventh threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the first measurement state to the second measurement state. Thus, the terminal may determine that more cells need to be measured, thereby enabling switching from the first measurement state to the second measurement state, improving the accuracy of the measurement results, and facilitating cell reselection by the terminal.

[0583] In some embodiments, if the first measurement result is less than or equal to an eighth threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the first measurement state to the third measurement state. Alternatively, if the first measurement result is less than or equal to the eighth threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the first measurement state to the third measurement state. Alternatively, in response to the first measurement result being less than or equal to the eighth threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the first measurement state to the third measurement state. Alternatively, when the first measurement result is less than or equal to the eighth threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the first measurement state to the third measurement state. Thus, the terminal may determine that more cells need to be measured, thereby enabling a switch from the first measurement state to the third measurement state. This can improve the accuracy of the measurement results and facilitate cell reselection by the terminal.

[0584] In some embodiments, if the second measurement result is less than or equal to the third threshold and the first measurement result is less than or equal to the eighth threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the second measurement state to the third measurement state. Optionally, if the second measurement result is less than or equal to the third threshold and the first measurement result is less than or equal to the eighth threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the second measurement state to the third measurement state. Optionally, in response to the second measurement result being less than or equal to the third threshold and the first measurement result being less than or equal to the eighth threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the second measurement state to the third measurement state. Optionally, when the second measurement result is less than or equal to the third threshold and the first measurement result is less than or equal to the eighth threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the second measurement state to the third measurement state. Thus, the terminal may determine that more cells need to be measured, thereby enabling a switch from the second measurement state to the third measurement state, improving the accuracy of the measurement results, and facilitating cell reselection by the terminal.

[0585] In some embodiments, if the second measurement result is greater than the third threshold and the first measurement result is greater than the eighth threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the third measurement state to the second measurement state. Optionally, if the second measurement result is greater than the third threshold and the first measurement result is greater than the eighth threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the third measurement state to the second measurement state. Optionally, in response to the second measurement result being greater than the third threshold and the first measurement result being greater than the eighth threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the third measurement state to the second measurement state. Optionally, when the second measurement result is greater than the third threshold and the first measurement result is greater than the eighth threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the third measurement state to the second measurement state. Thus, the terminal may determine that it is not necessary to measure or reduce the number of cells to be measured, thereby achieving a switch from the third measurement state to the second measurement state, saving the terminal's measurement resources and battery power, and achieving the purpose of saving the terminal's power consumption.

[0586] In some embodiments, if the second measurement result is greater than a third threshold and the difference between the second measurement result and the compensation value is greater than an eighth threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the third measurement state to the second measurement state. Alternatively, if the second measurement result is greater than the third threshold and the difference between the second measurement result and the compensation value is greater than an eighth threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the third measurement state to the second measurement state. Alternatively, in response to the second measurement result being greater than the third threshold and the difference between the second measurement result and the compensation value being greater than an eighth threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the third measurement state to the second measurement state. Alternatively, when the second measurement result is greater than the third threshold and the difference between the second measurement result and the compensation value is greater than an eighth threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the third measurement state to the second measurement state. Thus, the terminal may determine that no additional cells need to be measured or that measurement of additional cells is reduced, thereby enabling a switch from the third measurement state to the second measurement state. This can conserve the terminal's measurement resources and battery power, thereby saving the terminal's power consumption.

[0587] In some embodiments, if the second measurement result is greater than the first threshold and the first measurement result is greater than the seventh threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the third measurement state to the first measurement state. Optionally, if the second measurement result is greater than the first threshold and the first measurement result is greater than the seventh threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the third measurement state to the first measurement state. Optionally, in response to the second measurement result being greater than the first threshold and the first measurement result being greater than the seventh threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the third measurement state to the first measurement state. Optionally, when the second measurement result is greater than the first threshold and the first measurement result is greater than the seventh threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the third measurement state to the first measurement state. Thus, the terminal may determine that it is not necessary to measure or reduce the number of cells to be measured, thereby achieving a switch from the third measurement state to the first measurement state, saving the terminal's measurement resources and battery power, and achieving the purpose of saving the terminal's power consumption.

[0588] In some embodiments, if the second measurement result is greater than the first threshold and the difference between the second measurement result and the compensation value is greater than a seventh threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the third measurement state to the first measurement state. Alternatively, if the second measurement result is greater than the first threshold and the difference between the second measurement result and the compensation value is greater than the seventh threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the third measurement state to the first measurement state. Alternatively, in response to the second measurement result being greater than the first threshold and the difference between the second measurement result and the compensation value being greater than the seventh threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the third measurement state to the first measurement state. Alternatively, when the second measurement result is greater than the first threshold and the difference between the second measurement result and the compensation value is greater than the seventh threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the third measurement state to the first measurement state. Thus, the terminal may determine that no additional cells need to be measured or that measurement of additional cells is reduced, thereby enabling a switch from the third measurement state to the first measurement state. This can conserve the terminal's measurement resources and battery power, thereby saving the terminal's power consumption.

[0589] In some embodiments, if the second measurement result is greater than the first threshold and the first measurement result is greater than the seventh threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the second measurement state to the first measurement state. Optionally, if the second measurement result is greater than the first threshold and the first measurement result is greater than the seventh threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the second measurement state to the first measurement state. Optionally, in response to the second measurement result being greater than the first threshold and the first measurement result being greater than the seventh threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the second measurement state to the first measurement state. Optionally, when the second measurement result is greater than the first threshold and the first measurement result is greater than the seventh threshold, the terminal may determine to switch from the second measurement state to the first measurement state. Thus, the terminal can determine that it is not necessary to measure or reduce the number of cells to be measured, thereby achieving a switch from the second measurement state to the first measurement state, saving the terminal's measurement resources and battery power, and achieving the purpose of saving the terminal's power consumption.

[0590] In an optional embodiment, the terminal may determine the magnitude relationship between the first measurement result and the seventh threshold.

[0591] In an optional embodiment, the terminal may determine the magnitude relationship between the second measurement result and the first threshold.

[0592] In some embodiments, the above two determination steps can be performed in an interchangeable order or simultaneously.

[0593] In an optional embodiment, the terminal may determine whether any of the above items is met according to the current measurement state.

[0594] By using the above method, the terminal can determine the switching operation of the measurement state based on the four thresholds sent by the network device and at least one measurement result, thereby realizing the evaluation of whether to switch the measurement state of the terminal.

[0595] In some embodiments, the above steps S4101 and S4102 are optional steps.

[0596] In some embodiments, see Figure 2A and Figure 2B Other optional implementations recorded before or after the corresponding description.

[0597] The communication method involved in the embodiments of the present disclosure may include at least one of steps S4101 to S4102. For example, step S4101 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S4102 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, and steps S4101+S4102 may be implemented as independent embodiments, but are not limited thereto.

[0598] In some embodiments, reference may be made to the steps and optional implementation methods of other embodiments recorded before or after the description corresponding to the embodiment of the present disclosure, as well as other related parts in the description, which will not be repeated here.

[0599] Figure 2F FIG. 1 is an interactive diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The method can be executed by the above-mentioned communication system. Figure 2F As shown, the method may include:

[0600] Step S5101 : The network device 102 sends a first threshold, a second threshold, a third threshold, a fourth threshold, a fifth threshold, and a sixth threshold to the terminal 101 .

[0601] In some embodiments, the terminal receives the first threshold, second threshold, third threshold, fourth threshold, fifth threshold and sixth threshold sent by the network device, but is not limited to this. The terminal may also receive the first threshold, second threshold, third threshold, fourth threshold, fifth threshold and sixth threshold sent by other entities, in which case step S5101 may be omitted.

[0602] In some embodiments, the terminal obtains the first threshold, the second threshold, the third threshold, the fourth threshold, the fifth threshold and the sixth threshold specified by the protocol, and step S5101 can be omitted.

[0603] In some embodiments, the terminal obtains the first threshold, the second threshold, the third threshold, the fourth threshold, the fifth threshold and the sixth threshold from an upper layer(s), and step S5101 may be omitted.

[0604] In some embodiments, the terminal performs processing to obtain the first threshold, the second threshold, the third threshold, the fourth threshold, the fifth threshold and the sixth threshold, and step S5101 can be omitted.

[0605] In some embodiments, the terminal autonomously implements the functions indicated by the first threshold, the second threshold, the third threshold, the fourth threshold, the fifth threshold and the sixth threshold, or the above functions are default or by default, in which case step S5101 can be omitted.

[0606] In some embodiments, the network device may obtain the first threshold, the second threshold, the third threshold, the fourth threshold, the fifth threshold, and the sixth threshold according to the signal coverage range.

[0607] In some embodiments, the network device may consider that the terminal may need to switch measurement states to obtain the first threshold, the second threshold, the third threshold, the fourth threshold, the fifth threshold, and the sixth threshold.

[0608] In some embodiments, the network device sends the first threshold, the second threshold, the third threshold, the fourth threshold, the fifth threshold, and the sixth threshold when the terminal is in an idle state or an inactive state.

[0609] In some embodiments, the network device may broadcast a first signaling message, wherein the first signaling message carries the first threshold, the second threshold, the third threshold, the fourth threshold, the fifth threshold, and the sixth threshold. Optionally, the terminal receives the first signaling message. The first signaling message may be, for example, but is not limited to, RRC signaling, and may also be other signaling messages.

[0610] In some embodiments, a network device may send system information to a terminal, where the system information includes a first threshold, a second threshold, a third threshold, a fourth threshold, a fifth threshold, and a sixth threshold. Optionally, the terminal receives the system information. The system information may be, for example, but not limited to, SIB1 and may also be other SIBs.

[0611] In some embodiments, the first threshold may be Figure 2D The description of the first threshold in step S4101, and Figure 2D and Figure 2E For other related parts of the embodiments involved, the second threshold can be found in Figure 2D The description of the second threshold in step S4101, and Figure 2D and Figure 2E For other related parts of the embodiments involved, the third threshold value can be found in Figure 2D The description of the third threshold in step S4101, and Figure 2D and Figure 2E For other related parts of the embodiments involved, the fourth threshold can be found in Figure 2D The description of the fourth threshold in step S4101, and Figure 2D and Figure 2E Other related parts in the embodiments involved will not be described in detail here.

[0612] In some embodiments, the terminal's primary receiver capabilities can be found in Figure 2D The description of the terminal's main receiver capability in step S4101, and Figure 2D and Figure 2E For other related parts of the embodiments involved, the low power consumption receiver capability of the terminal can be found in Figure 2D The description of the low power consumption receiver capability of the terminal in step S4101, and Figure 2D and Figure 2E Other related parts in the embodiments involved will not be described in detail here.

[0613] In some embodiments, with the help of the above-mentioned first threshold, second threshold, third threshold, fourth threshold, fifth threshold and sixth threshold, the terminal can determine whether to enter or exit any one of the low-power wake-up signal monitoring state under case#0, the RRM measurement complete unloading state under case#1, the RRM measurement relaxation state under case#2, and the MR conventional measurement state under case#3, thereby achieving the purpose of the terminal evaluating whether to perform measurement state switching.

[0614] In some embodiments, the fifth threshold is used to evaluate whether to perform measurement offloading based on the terminal's primary receiver capability using a measurement result obtained by the terminal's low power receiver capability. The terminal can obtain the fifth threshold so that the terminal can evaluate or determine whether to perform measurement offloading.

[0615] In some embodiments, the sixth threshold is used to evaluate whether to perform measurement relaxation based on the terminal's main receiver capability through the measurement result obtained by the terminal's low power receiver capability. The terminal can obtain the sixth threshold so that the terminal can evaluate or determine whether to perform measurement relaxation.

[0616] In some embodiments, the second threshold and the fourth threshold are determined by the network device based on the low-power receiver capabilities of terminals of the same type. The fifth threshold and the sixth threshold are determined by the network device based on the low-power receiver capabilities of terminals of the same type. The second threshold and the fifth threshold correspond to terminals with different types of low-power receiver capabilities.

[0617] In some embodiments, the second, fourth, fifth, and sixth thresholds are configured by the network device. Since the receivers in a terminal can include both MR and LR types, and LR types can also include multiple types, and LRs have the terminal's low-power reception capabilities, and MRs also have the terminal's low-power reception capabilities, the terminal's actual receiver may be either an MR or an LR. Based on this, the network device can configure a pair of thresholds based on the low-power receiver capabilities of each type of terminal.

[0618] In some embodiments, the number of pairing thresholds sent by the network device to the terminal may be one pair or multiple pairs.

[0619] In some embodiments, the pair of thresholds may be a second threshold and a fourth threshold.

[0620] In some embodiments, the pair of thresholds may be a fifth threshold and a sixth threshold.

[0621] In some embodiments, the pair of thresholds may be a second threshold and a fourth threshold, or the pair of thresholds may be a fifth threshold and a sixth threshold.

[0622] In some embodiments, the terminal may determine whether the paired threshold value is the second threshold value and the fourth threshold value, or the fifth threshold value and the sixth threshold value, according to the type of receiver actually used.

[0623] For example, the second threshold and the fourth threshold are configured according to OFDM-based LR, and the fifth threshold and the sixth threshold are configured according to OOK-based LR.

[0624] For another example, the second threshold and the fourth threshold are configured according to MR, and the fifth threshold and the sixth threshold are configured according to LR.

[0625] In some embodiments, the number of the fifth threshold may be 1. That is, the fifth threshold is one threshold.

[0626] In some embodiments, the number of the sixth threshold may be 1. That is, the sixth threshold is one threshold.

[0627] In some embodiments, the fifth threshold is greater in value than the sixth threshold.

[0628] In some embodiments, the fifth threshold and the sixth threshold are paired.

[0629] In some embodiments, the name of the fifth threshold or the sixth threshold is not limited. For example, the fifth threshold or the sixth threshold can be a relaxation value, a numerical value, etc.

[0630] Step S5102: The terminal 101 determines a switching operation for the measurement state based on a first threshold, a second threshold, a third threshold, a fourth threshold, a fifth threshold, a sixth threshold, and at least one measurement result.

[0631] In some embodiments, the description of at least one measurement result can be found in Figure 2D The description of at least one measurement result in step S4102, and Figure 2D and Figure 2E For other related parts of the embodiment involved, the description of the first measurement result can be found in Figure 2DThe description of the first measurement result in step S4102, and Figure 2D and Figure 2E For other related parts of the embodiment involved, the description of the second measurement result can be found in Figure 2D The description of the second measurement result in step S4102, and Figure 2D and Figure 2E Other related parts in the embodiments involved will not be described in detail here.

[0632] In some embodiments, the description of the first measurement state can be found in Figure 2D The description of the first measurement state in step S4102, and Figure 2D and Figure 2E For other related parts of the embodiments involved, the description of the second measurement state can be found in Figure 2D The description of the second measurement state in step S4102, and Figure 2D and Figure 2E For other related parts of the embodiments involved, the description of the third measurement state can be found in Figure 2D The description of the third measurement state in step S4102, and Figure 2D and Figure 2E Other related parts in the embodiments involved will not be described in detail here.

[0633] In some embodiments, the reference signal corresponding to the first cell can be found in Figure 2D The description of the reference signal corresponding to the first cell in step S4102, and Figure 2D and Figure 2E Other related parts in the embodiments involved will not be described in detail here.

[0634] In some embodiments, the reference signal corresponding to the second cell can be found in Figure 2D The description of the reference signal corresponding to the second cell in step S4102, and Figure 2D and Figure 2E Other related parts in the embodiments involved will not be described in detail here.

[0635] In some embodiments, the description of the compensation value can be found in Figure 2D The description of the compensation value in step S4102, and Figure 2D and Figure 2E Other related parts in the embodiments involved will not be described in detail here.

[0636] In some embodiments, the terminal may determine the switching operation of the measurement state through the first threshold, the second threshold, the third threshold, the fourth threshold, the fifth threshold, the sixth threshold and at least one measurement result. The implementation of the above steps can be found in Figure 2D The description in step S4102, and Figure 2D and Figure 2E Other related parts in the embodiments involved will not be described in detail here.

[0637] In some embodiments, the seventh threshold is the second threshold, and correspondingly, the eighth threshold is the fourth threshold.

[0638] In some embodiments, the seventh threshold is the fifth threshold, and correspondingly, the eighth threshold is the sixth threshold.

[0639] In some embodiments, the seventh threshold is the second threshold, and correspondingly, the eighth threshold is the fourth threshold. Alternatively, the seventh threshold is the fifth threshold, and correspondingly, the eighth threshold is the sixth threshold.

[0640] By using the above method, the terminal can determine the switching operation of the measurement state based on the six thresholds sent by the network device and at least one measurement result, thereby implementing the evaluation of whether to switch the measurement state of the terminal.

[0641] In some embodiments, the above steps S5101 and S5102 are optional steps.

[0642] In some embodiments, see Figure 2D and Figure 2E Other optional implementations recorded before or after the corresponding description.

[0643] The communication method involved in the embodiments of the present disclosure may include at least one of steps S5101 to S5102. For example, step S5101 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S5102 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, and steps S5101+S5102 may be implemented as independent embodiments, but are not limited thereto.

[0644] In some embodiments, reference may be made to the steps and optional implementation methods of other embodiments recorded before or after the description corresponding to the embodiment of the present disclosure, as well as other related parts in the description, which will not be repeated here.

[0645] Figure 3 FIG. 1 is a flow chart of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 3 As shown, the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method, which can be performed by a communication system. The method may include:

[0646] Step S6101: The network device sends at least one threshold to the terminal.

[0647] Correspondingly, the terminal receives at least one threshold sent by the network device.

[0648] The optional implementation of step S6101 can be found in Figure 2AOptional implementation of step S2101, and Figure 2A and Figure 2B For other related parts in the embodiments involved, see Figure 2C Optional implementation of step S3101, and Figure 2C and Figure 2B For other related parts in the embodiments involved, see Figure 2D Optional implementation of step S4101, and Figure 2D and Figure 2E For other related parts in the embodiments involved, see Figure 2F Optional implementation of step S5101, and Figure 2F and Figure 2E Other related parts in the embodiments involved will not be described in detail here.

[0649] Step S6102: Determine a switching operation on the measurement state of the terminal according to at least one threshold and at least one measurement result.

[0650] The optional implementation of step S6102 can be found in Figure 2A Optional implementation of step S2102, and Figure 2A and Figure 2B For other related parts in the embodiments involved, see Figure 2C Optional implementation of step S3102, and Figure 2C and Figure 2B For other related parts in the embodiments involved, see Figure 2D Optional implementation of step S4102, and Figure 2D and Figure 2E For other related parts in the embodiments involved, see Figure 2F Optional implementation of step S5102, and Figure 2F and Figure 2E Other related parts in the embodiments involved will not be described in detail here.

[0651] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, a communication system is provided, which may include a terminal and a network device, wherein the terminal can execute the communication method executed by the terminal in the aforementioned embodiment of the present disclosure; the network device can execute the communication method executed by the network device in the aforementioned embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0652] The embodiments of the present disclosure further provide an apparatus for implementing any of the above methods. For example, an apparatus is provided, comprising units or modules for implementing each step performed by a terminal in any of the above methods. For another example, another apparatus is provided, comprising units or modules for implementing each step performed by a network device (e.g., an access network device, a core network function node, a core network device, etc.) in any of the above methods.

[0653] It should be understood that the division of the various units or modules in the above device is merely a division of logical functions. In actual implementation, they may be fully or partially integrated into a physical entity, or they may be physically separated. In addition, the units or modules in the device may be implemented in the form of a processor calling software: for example, the device includes a processor, the processor is connected to a memory, and the memory stores instructions. The processor calls the instructions stored in the memory to implement any of the above methods or implement the functions of the various units or modules of the above device, wherein the processor is, for example, a general-purpose processor, such as a central processing unit (CPU) or a microprocessor, and the memory is a memory within the device or a memory outside the device. Alternatively, the units or modules in the device can be implemented in the form of hardware circuits, and the functions of some or all of the units or modules can be realized by designing the hardware circuits. The above-mentioned hardware circuits can be understood as one or more processors; for example, in one implementation, the above-mentioned hardware circuit is an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), and the functions of some or all of the above units or modules are realized by designing the logical relationship of the components in the circuit; for example, in another implementation, the above-mentioned hardware circuit can be realized by a programmable logic device (PLD). Taking a field programmable gate array (FPGA) as an example, it can include a large number of logic gate circuits, and the connection relationship between the logic gate circuits is configured by configuring the configuration file, thereby realizing the functions of some or all of the above units or modules. All units or modules of the above devices can be realized in the form of software called by the processor, or in the form of hardware circuits, or in part by the form of software called by the processor, and the rest by hardware circuits.

[0654] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor is a circuit with signal processing capabilities. In one implementation, the processor can be a circuit with instruction reading and execution capabilities, such as a central processing unit (CPU), a microprocessor, a graphics processing unit (GPU) (which can be understood as a microprocessor), or a digital signal processor (DSP); in another implementation, the processor can implement certain functions through the logical relationship of the hardware circuit, and the logical relationship of the above hardware circuit is fixed or reconfigurable, such as a hardware circuit implemented by a processor as an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or a programmable logic device (PLD), such as an FPGA. In a reconfigurable hardware circuit, the process of the processor loading a configuration document to implement the hardware circuit configuration can be understood as the process of the processor loading instructions to implement the functions of some or all of the above units or modules. In addition, it can also be a hardware circuit designed for artificial intelligence, which can be understood as ASIC, such as a neural network processing unit (NPU), a tensor processing unit (TPU), a deep learning processing unit (DPU), etc.

[0655] Figure 4A This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a terminal proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 4AAs shown, the terminal 101 may include at least one of a transceiver module 7101, a processing module 7102, etc. In some embodiments, the transceiver module 7101 is configured to receive at least one threshold value sent by a network device; the processing module 7102 is configured to determine a switching operation for the measurement state of the terminal based on the at least one threshold value and at least one measurement result, wherein the at least one measurement result is obtained by the terminal measuring at least one of a first cell or a second cell, the first cell being the serving cell of the terminal, the second cell including the serving cell and the neighboring cell of the terminal, and the measurement state of the terminal including measurement offloading and measurement relaxation. Optionally, the transceiver module 7101 can be used to execute at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by the terminal 101 in any of the above methods (for example, step S2101, step S3101, step S7101, step S5101, step S6101, but not limited thereto), which will not be repeated here. Optionally, the processing module 7102 can be used to execute at least one of the other steps (such as step S2102, step S3102, step S7102, step S5102, step S6102, but not limited to these) performed by the terminal 101 in any of the above methods, which will not be repeated here.

[0656] In some embodiments, the transceiver module may include a transmitting module and / or a receiving module, and the transmitting module and the receiving module may be separate or integrated. Optionally, the transceiver module may be interchangeable with the transceiver.

[0657] In some embodiments, the processing module can be a single module or can include multiple submodules. Optionally, the multiple submodules respectively execute all or part of the steps required to be executed by the processing module. Optionally, the processing module can be interchangeable with the processor.

[0658] Figure 4B This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a network device proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 4BAs shown, the network device 102 may include: at least one of a transceiver module 7201, a processing module 7202, etc. In some embodiments, the transceiver module 7201 is configured to send at least one threshold to the terminal, wherein in response to the at least one threshold, the terminal determines a switching operation for the terminal's measurement state based on the at least one threshold and at least one measurement result, the at least one measurement result being obtained by the terminal measuring at least one of a first cell or a second cell, the first cell being the terminal's serving cell, the second cell including the terminal's serving cell and a neighboring cell, and the terminal's measurement state including measurement offloading and measurement relaxation. Optionally, the transceiver module 7201 may be configured to execute at least one of the communication steps (e.g., step S2101, step S3101, step S4101, step S5101, step S6101, but not limited thereto) performed by the network device 102 in any of the above methods, which will not be repeated here. Optionally, the processing module 7202 can be used to execute at least one of the other steps performed by the network device 102 in any of the above methods, which will not be repeated here.

[0659] In some embodiments, the transceiver module may include a transmitting module and / or a receiving module, and the transmitting module and the receiving module may be separate or integrated. Optionally, the transceiver module may be interchangeable with the transceiver.

[0660] In some embodiments, the processing module can be a single module or can include multiple submodules. Optionally, the multiple submodules respectively execute all or part of the steps required to be executed by the processing module. Optionally, the processing module can be interchangeable with the processor.

[0661] Figure 5A 8100 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the communication device 8100 proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure. The communication device 8100 can be a network device (e.g., an access network device, a core network device, etc.), a terminal (e.g., a user device, etc.), a chip, a chip system, or a processor that supports a first device to implement any of the above methods, or a chip, a chip system, or a processor that supports a terminal to implement any of the above methods. The communication device 8100 can be used to implement the methods described in the above method embodiments. For details, please refer to the description of the above method embodiments.

[0662] like Figure 5AAs shown, the communication device 8100 includes one or more processors 8101. The processor 8101 can be a general-purpose processor or a dedicated processor, for example, a baseband processor or a central processing unit. The baseband processor can be used to process communication protocols and communication data, and the central processing unit can be used to control the communication device (such as a base station, a baseband chip, an IoT device, an IoT device chip, a DU or CU, etc.), execute programs, and process program data. The communication device 8100 is used to perform any of the above methods.

[0663] In some embodiments, the communication device 8100 further includes one or more memories 8102 for storing instructions. Optionally, all or part of the memories 8102 may be located outside the communication device 8100.

[0664] In some embodiments, the communication device 8100 further includes one or more transceivers 8103. When the communication device 8100 includes one or more transceivers 8103, the transceiver 8103 performs at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above method (for example, step S2101 and step S3101, but not limited thereto), and the processor 8101 performs at least one of the other steps (for example, step S2102 and step S3102, but not limited thereto).

[0665] In some embodiments, a transceiver may include a receiver and / or a transmitter. The receiver and transmitter may be separate or integrated. Optionally, the terms transceiver, transceiver unit, transceiver, and transceiver circuit may be used interchangeably; the terms transmitter, transmitting unit, transmitter, and transmitting circuit may be used interchangeably; and the terms receiver, receiving unit, receiver, and receiving circuit may be used interchangeably.

[0666] In some embodiments, the communication device 8100 may include one or more interface circuits. Optionally, the interface circuits are connected to the memory 8102 and may be used to receive signals from the memory 8102 or other devices, or to send signals to the memory 8102 or other devices. For example, the interface circuits may read instructions stored in the memory 8102 and send the instructions to the processor 8101.

[0667] The communication device 8100 described in the above embodiment may be a first device or an IoT device, but the scope of the communication device 8100 described in the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and the structure of the communication device 8100 may not be limited thereto. Figure 5AThe communication device may be an independent device or a part of a larger device. For example, the communication device may be: 1) an independent integrated circuit IC, or a chip, or a chip system or subsystem; (2) a collection of one or more ICs, optionally, the above IC collection may also include a storage component for storing data and programs; (3) an ASIC, such as a modem; (4) a module that can be embedded in other devices; (5) a receiver, an IoT device, an intelligent IoT device, a cellular phone, a wireless device, a handheld device, a mobile unit, an in-vehicle device, a first device, a cloud device, an artificial intelligence device, etc.; (6) others, etc.

[0668] Figure 5B 8200 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the chip 8200 proposed in the embodiment of the present disclosure. For the case where the communication device 5100 can be a chip or a chip system, please refer to Figure 5B The structure diagram of the chip 8200 is shown, but is not limited to this.

[0669] The chip 8200 includes one or more processors 8201 , and the chip 8200 is configured to execute any of the above methods.

[0670] In some embodiments, the chip 8200 further includes one or more interface circuits 8203. Optionally, the interface circuit 8203 is connected to the memory 8202. The interface circuit 8203 can be used to receive signals from the memory 8202 or other devices, and can be used to send signals to the memory 8202 or other devices. For example, the interface circuit 8203 can read instructions stored in the memory 8202 and send the instructions to the processor 8201.

[0671] In some embodiments, the interface circuit 8203 executes at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above method (for example, step S2101, step S3101, but not limited to this), and the processor 8201 executes at least one of the other steps (for example, step S2102, step S3102, but not limited to this).

[0672] In some embodiments, terms such as interface circuit, interface, transceiver pin, and transceiver may be used interchangeably.

[0673] In some embodiments, the chip 8200 further includes one or more memories 8202 for storing instructions. Alternatively, all or part of the memory 8202 may be external to the chip 8200.

[0674] The embodiments of the present disclosure further provide a storage medium having instructions stored thereon, which, when executed on a communication device, causes the communication device to execute any of the above methods. Optionally, the storage medium is an electronic storage medium. Optionally, the storage medium is a computer-readable storage medium, but is not limited thereto and may also be a storage medium readable by other devices. Optionally, the storage medium may be a non-transitory storage medium, but is not limited thereto and may also be a transient storage medium.

[0675] The embodiments of the present disclosure also provide a program product, which, when executed by a communication device, enables the communication device to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the program product may be a computer program product.

[0676] The embodiments of the present disclosure also provide a computer program, which, when executed on a computer, enables the computer to execute any one of the above methods.

Claims

1. A communication method, characterized in that: The method comprises: receiving at least one threshold value sent by a network device; A switching operation of a measurement state of the terminal is determined by using the at least one threshold and at least one measurement result, where the at least one measurement result is obtained by the terminal measuring at least one of a first cell or a second cell, where the first cell is a serving cell of the terminal, and the second cell includes a serving cell and a neighboring cell of the terminal, and the measurement state of the terminal includes measurement offloading and measurement relaxation.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The at least one threshold value includes at least one of the following: a first threshold value, wherein the first threshold value is used to evaluate whether to perform measurement offloading; A second threshold is used to evaluate whether to perform measurement relaxation.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that The first threshold or the second threshold is determined by the network device according to at least one of the following terminal capabilities: the primary receiver capability of the terminal; The low-power receiver capability of the terminal.

4. The method according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that The determining of the switching operation of the measurement state by using the at least one threshold and the at least one measurement result includes at least one of the following items A to G: Item A: The first measurement result is less than or equal to the first threshold, and it is determined to switch from the first measurement state to the second measurement state; Item B: the first measurement result is less than or equal to the second threshold, and a determination is made to switch from the first measurement state to the third measurement state; Item C: if the second measurement result is less than or equal to the sum of the second threshold and the compensation value, and the first measurement result is less than or equal to the second threshold, it is determined to switch from the second measurement state to the third measurement state; Item D: if the second measurement result is greater than the sum of the second threshold and the compensation value, and the first measurement result is greater than the second threshold, it is determined to switch from the third measurement state to the second measurement state; Item E: if the second measurement result is greater than the sum of the first threshold and the compensation value, and the first measurement result is greater than the first threshold, it is determined to switch from the third measurement state to the first measurement state; Item F: if the second measurement result is greater than the sum of the first threshold and the compensation value, and the first measurement result is greater than the first threshold, it is determined to switch from the second measurement state to the first measurement state; Item G: If any of items A to F are not met, the measurement state will not be switched; The first measurement result is obtained by the terminal measuring the first cell, and the second measurement result is obtained by the terminal measuring the second cell; The first measurement state is used to indicate measurement offloading for the second cell, the second measurement state is used to indicate measurement relaxation for the second cell, and the third measurement state is used to indicate regular measurement for at least the second cell.

5. The method according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that The determining of the switching operation of the measurement state by using the at least one threshold and the at least one measurement result includes at least one of the following items A to G: Item A: The first measurement result is less than or equal to the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, and it is determined to switch from the first measurement state to the second measurement state; Item B: The first measurement result is less than or equal to the difference between the second threshold and the compensation value, and it is determined to switch from the first measurement state to the third measurement state; Item C: if the second measurement result is less than or equal to the second threshold, and the first measurement result is less than or equal to the difference between the second threshold and the compensation value, it is determined to switch from the second measurement state to the third measurement state; Item D: if the second measurement result is greater than the second threshold, and the first measurement result is greater than the difference between the second threshold and the compensation value, it is determined to switch from the third measurement state to the second measurement state; Item E: if the second measurement result is greater than the first threshold, and the first measurement result is greater than the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, it is determined to switch from the third measurement state to the first measurement state; Item F: if the second measurement result is greater than the first threshold, and the first measurement result is greater than the difference between the first threshold and the compensation value, it is determined to switch from the second measurement state to the first measurement state; Item G: If any of items A to F are not met, the measurement state will not be switched; The first measurement result is obtained by the terminal measuring the first cell, and the second measurement result is obtained by the terminal measuring the second cell; The first measurement state is used to indicate measurement offloading for the second cell, the second measurement state is used to indicate measurement relaxation for the second cell, and the third measurement state is used to indicate regular measurement for at least the second cell.

6. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The at least one threshold value includes at least: a first threshold, where the first threshold is used to evaluate whether to perform measurement offloading based on the primary receiver capability of the terminal according to a measurement result obtained based on the primary receiver capability of the terminal; a second threshold, where the second threshold is used to evaluate whether to perform measurement offloading based on the primary receiver capability of the terminal using a measurement result obtained based on the low power consumption receiver capability of the terminal; a third threshold value, the third threshold value being used to evaluate whether to perform measurement relaxation based on the primary receiver capability of the terminal according to a measurement result obtained by the primary receiver capability of the terminal; A fourth threshold is used to evaluate whether to perform measurement relaxation based on the main receiver capability of the terminal according to a measurement result obtained by the low power consumption receiver capability of the terminal.

7. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that The at least one threshold value further comprises: a fifth threshold, the fifth threshold being used to evaluate whether to perform measurement offloading based on the primary receiver capability of the terminal through a measurement result obtained by the low-power receiver capability of the terminal; a sixth threshold, the sixth threshold being used to evaluate whether to perform measurement relaxation based on the main receiver capability of the terminal through a measurement result obtained by the low power consumption receiver capability of the terminal; Among them, the second threshold and the fourth threshold are determined by the network device according to the low-power receiver capabilities of the terminals of the same type, and the fifth threshold and the sixth threshold are determined by the network device according to the low-power receiver capabilities of the terminals of the same type. The types of low-power receiver capabilities of the terminals corresponding to the second threshold and the fifth threshold are different.

8. The method according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that The determining of the switching operation of the measurement state by using the at least one threshold and the at least one measurement result includes at least one of the following items A to I: Item A: The first measurement result is less than or equal to the seventh threshold, and it is determined to switch from the first measurement state to the second measurement state; Item B: The first measurement result is less than or equal to the eighth threshold, and it is determined to switch from the first measurement state to the third measurement state; Item C: if the second measurement result is less than or equal to the third threshold, and the first measurement result is less than or equal to the eighth threshold, it is determined to switch from the second measurement state to the third measurement state; Item D: if the second measurement result is greater than the third threshold and the first measurement result is greater than the eighth threshold, it is determined to switch from the third measurement state to the second measurement state; Item E: if the second measurement result is greater than the third threshold, and the difference between the second measurement result and the compensation value is greater than an eighth threshold, it is determined to switch from the third measurement state to the second measurement state; Item F: The second measurement result is greater than the first threshold, and the first measurement result is greater than the seventh threshold, and it is determined to switch from the third measurement state to the first measurement state; Item G: If the second measurement result is greater than the first threshold, and the difference between the second measurement result and the compensation value is greater than a seventh threshold, it is determined to switch from the third measurement state to the first measurement state; Item H: if the second measurement result is greater than the first threshold and the first measurement result is greater than the seventh threshold, it is determined to switch from the second measurement state to the first measurement state; Item I: If any of Items A to H is not met, the measurement state will not be switched; The first measurement result is obtained by the terminal measuring the first cell, and the second measurement result is obtained by the terminal measuring the second cell; The seventh threshold is the second threshold, and the eighth threshold is the fourth threshold; or the seventh threshold is the fifth threshold, and the eighth threshold is the sixth threshold; The first measurement state is used to indicate measurement offloading for the second cell, the second measurement state is used to indicate measurement relaxation for the second cell, and the third measurement state is used to indicate regular measurement for at least the second cell.

9. The method according to any one of claims 4 to 5 and 8, characterized in that: The method further comprises: The compensation value is determined, where the compensation value is associated with a type of low power consumption receiver capability of the terminal.

10. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that The method further comprises any of the following: In a first measurement state, performing conventional measurement on the first cell by using a low-power receiver capability of the terminal, and performing measurement offloading on the second cell by using a primary receiver capability of the terminal; In a second measurement state, performing a regular measurement on the first cell by using a low-power receiver capability of the terminal, and performing a relaxed measurement on the second cell by using a primary receiver capability of the terminal; In a third measurement state, a normal measurement is performed on the second cell at least by using a primary receiver capability of the terminal.

11. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that The reference signal corresponding to the first cell is a low-power synchronization signal; The reference signal corresponding to the second cell is any one of a synchronization signal / physical broadcast channel signal block and a channel state information reference signal.

12. A communication method, characterized in that: The method comprises: At least one threshold is sent to a terminal, wherein in response to the at least one threshold, the terminal determines a switching operation of a measurement state of the terminal by using the at least one threshold and at least one measurement result, where the at least one measurement result is obtained by the terminal measuring at least one of a first cell or a second cell, where the first cell is a serving cell of the terminal, and the second cell includes a serving cell and a neighboring cell of the terminal, and the measurement state of the terminal includes measurement offloading and measurement relaxation.

13. The method according to claim 12, characterized in that The at least one threshold value includes at least one of the following: a first threshold value, wherein the first threshold value is used to evaluate whether to perform measurement offloading; A second threshold is used to evaluate whether to perform measurement relaxation.

14. The method according to claim 13, characterized in that The method further comprises: Determine the first threshold or the second threshold, where the first threshold or the second threshold is associated with at least one of the following terminal capabilities: the primary receiver capability of the terminal; The low-power receiver capability of the terminal.

15. The method according to claim 12, characterized in that The at least one threshold comprises: a first threshold, where the first threshold is used to evaluate whether to perform measurement offloading based on the primary receiver capability of the terminal according to a measurement result obtained based on the primary receiver capability of the terminal; a second threshold, where the second threshold is used to evaluate whether to perform measurement offloading based on the primary receiver capability of the terminal using a measurement result obtained based on the low power consumption receiver capability of the terminal; a third threshold value, the third threshold value being used to evaluate whether to perform measurement relaxation based on the primary receiver capability of the terminal according to a measurement result obtained by the primary receiver capability of the terminal; A fourth threshold is used to evaluate whether to perform measurement relaxation based on the main receiver capability of the terminal according to a measurement result obtained by the low power consumption receiver capability of the terminal.

16. The method according to claim 15, characterized in that The at least one threshold value further comprises: a fifth threshold, the fifth threshold being used to evaluate whether to perform measurement offloading based on the primary receiver capability of the terminal through a measurement result obtained by the low-power receiver capability of the terminal; a sixth threshold, the sixth threshold being used to evaluate whether to perform measurement relaxation based on the main receiver capability of the terminal through a measurement result obtained by the low power consumption receiver capability of the terminal; Among them, the second threshold and the fourth threshold are associated with the low-power receiver capabilities of the terminals of the same type, the fifth threshold and the sixth threshold are associated with the low-power receiver capabilities of the terminals of the same type, and the types of low-power receiver capabilities of the terminals corresponding to the second threshold and the fifth threshold are different.

17. The method according to any one of claims 12 to 16, characterized in that The reference signal corresponding to the first cell is a low-power synchronization signal; The reference signal corresponding to the second cell is any one of a synchronization signal / physical broadcast channel signal block and a channel state information reference signal.

18. A communication device, characterized in that: The communication device is used to execute the communication method according to any one of claims 1-11 and 12-17.

19. A communication device, characterized in that: include: one or more processors; The communication device is used to execute the communication method according to any one of claims 1-11 and 12-17.

20. A communication system, characterized in that: The invention comprises a terminal and a network device, wherein the terminal is configured to implement the communication method according to any one of claims 1 to 11, and the network device is configured to implement the communication method according to any one of claims 12 to 17.

21. A storage medium storing instructions, characterized in that: When the instruction is executed on a communication device, the communication device is caused to execute the communication method according to any one of claims 1 to 11 and 12 to 17.

22. A program product, comprising at least one of a program and instructions, characterized in that: When at least one of the program and the instruction is executed by the communication device, the steps of the method according to any one of claims 1 to 11 and 12 to 17 are implemented.

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