System and equipment suitable for improving energy efficiency and associated processing method

Abstract

There is provided a processing method comprising an input step of receiving at least one input signal associated with a mapping table indicating a mapping between at least one low power wake-up signal (LPWUS) region and at least one timer value; and a processing step comprising measuring at least one value associated with the LPWUS during a current time instance and a subsequent time instance and / or determining whether the value measured during the subsequent time instance resides within the LPWUS area. If it is determined to reside within the LPWUS area, countdown is initiated based on a wait time period defined based on a timer value associated with the LPWUS area. The countdown may be adaptively adjusted by increasing, decreasing, or maintaining.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure generally relates to one or both of systems and apparatuses suitable for improving power / energy efficiency associated with, for example, user equipment (UE) that can be used for communication. This disclosure further relates to a processing / communication method that can be associated with such system and / or apparatus. Background Technology

[0002] Generally, energy efficiency is beneficial / desirable in communication networks. An example of a communication network would be a telecommunications network based on the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) 5G (Fifth Generation) New Radio (NR) standard.

[0003] Typically, communication techniques such as Discontinuous Reception (DRX) mechanisms and Wake-up Signals (WUS) can be used to help improve energy efficiency.

[0004] This disclosure envisions that conventional technologies (e.g., DRX and / or WUS) may not be able to improve / enhance efficiency in the best way.

[0005] This disclosure envisions that it will help solve (or at least alleviate) one or more problems associated with conventional technologies used to improve energy efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0006] According to aspects of this disclosure, a communication / processing method (e.g., a processing method) is provided.

[0007] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the processing method may include, for example, an input step and a processing step.

[0008] The input step may include receiving one or more input signals that may be associated with a mapping table indicating a mapping between at least one Low Power Wake-up Signal (LPWUS) region (e.g., a first LPWUS region and / or a second LPWUS region) and at least one timer value (e.g., a first timer value that may be associated with the first LPWUS region and / or a second timer value that may be associated with the second LPWUS region).

[0009] The processing steps may include one or both of a measurement step and a determination step (i.e., a measurement step and / or a determination step).

[0010] The measurement steps may include measuring at least one value associated with LPWUS during the current time instance, and measuring at least one value associated with LPWUS during a subsequent time instance. A subsequent time instance may be after the current time instance.

[0011] The determination step may include determining whether a value associated with LPWUS resides within an LPWUS region (e.g., a first LPWUS region) during subsequent time instances, the region potentially including a first threshold (e.g., θ1 according to embodiments of this disclosure). RSRP ) and a second threshold (e.g., according to embodiments of this disclosure, θ2) RSRP If it is determined that the user resides within the LPWUS region, a countdown can be initiated (e.g., started / activated) based on a waiting period (e.g., based on a timer value). The waiting period can be defined, for example, based on a timer value associated with a first threshold or a timer value associated with a second threshold (e.g., based on a timer value corresponding to the higher of the first and second thresholds). Furthermore, the countdown can be adaptively adjusted by increasing, decreasing, or maintaining its duration.

[0012] In one embodiment, the value associated with LPWUS may correspond to one or both of LPWUS Reference Signal Received Power (RSRP) and LPWUS Reference Signal Received Quality (RSRQ) (i.e., LPWUS RSRP and / or LPWUS RSRQ).

[0013] In one embodiment, the current time instance can refer to a subsequent time instance (r). curr ) and previous time instance (r prev Correspondingly. Furthermore, "r" curr "can be compared to "r" prev "Corresponds to the current time instance."

[0014] In one embodiment, in "r prev The LPWUS value determined during the period compared to the value determined during the "r" period curr The LPWUS value determined during the period can be higher or lower.

[0015] In one embodiment, when in "r curr The LPWUS value determined during the period compared to the value determined during the "r" period prev "When the LPWUS value determined during the period is higher, and when 'r' can be determined..." curr "Does not reside between LPWUS regions (i.e., can determine "r")" curr "When a region is located in or identified as falling into another LPWUS region, such as a second LPWUS region (which may be different from the LPWUS region corresponding to the first LPWUS region), the countdown can be adaptively increased."

[0016] In one embodiment, when in "r curr The LPWUS value determined during the period compared to the value determined during the "r" period prev "When the LPWUS value determined during the period is higher, and it can be determined when "r curr"When residing within (e.g., the first) LPWUS area, maintain the countdown."

[0017] In one embodiment, when in "r curr The LPWUS value determined during the period compared to the value determined during the "r" period prev "When the LPWUS value determined during the period is lower, and when 'r' can be determined..." curr "When not residing between (e.g., the first) LPWUS regions, the countdown is adaptively reduced."

[0018] In one embodiment, when in "r curr The LPWUS value determined during the period compared to the value determined during the "r" period prev "When the LPWUS value determined during the period is lower, and when 'r' can be determined..." curr "When residing within (e.g., the first) LPWUS area, maintain the countdown."

[0019] In one embodiment, one or more base stations may be configured to perform communication steps of transmitting input signals. A base station may, for example, correspond to a next-generation node B (gNB).

[0020] In one embodiment, the user equipment (UE) may be configured to perform an input step (302) and may transmit an input signal from the gNB to the UE.

[0021] In one embodiment, the processing method may further include an output step. Regarding this output step, according to embodiments of this disclosure, one or more output signals may be transmitted.

[0022] This disclosure further envisions a computer program (not shown) that may include instructions that, when executed by a computer (not shown), cause the computer to perform input steps, processing steps, and / or output steps as discussed in the reference communication / processing methods. For example, according to embodiments of this disclosure, the computer program may include instructions that, when executed by a computer, cause the computer to perform input steps and / or processing steps.

[0023] This disclosure further envisions a computer-readable storage medium (not shown) storing data representing software executable by a computer (not shown), the software including instructions that, when executed by a computer, perform input steps, processing steps, and / or output steps as discussed in the reference communication / processing methods. For example, according to embodiments of this disclosure, the computer-readable storage medium may store data representing computer-executable software, the software including instructions that, when executed by a computer, cause the computer to perform input steps and / or processing steps.

[0024] According to this disclosure, an apparatus is provided.

[0025] The equipment may include a first module, a second module, and / or a third module.

[0026] The first module can be configured to receive one or more input signals. The input signals can be associated, for example, with a mapping table indicating a mapping between at least one Low Power Wake-up Signal (LPWUS) region and at least one timer value;

[0027] The second module can be configured to process the input signal and / or facilitate the processing of the input signal according to the processing methods discussed earlier, in order to generate one or more output signals.

[0028] The third module can be configured to transmit one or more output signals. These output signals may, for example, correspond to one or more control signals used to adaptively adjust the countdown by increasing, decreasing, or maintaining the countdown.

[0029] In one embodiment, the equipment may correspond to a user equipment (UE) that can communicate with means corresponding to a base station. The base station may, for example, correspond to a next-generation node B (gNB) that can be configured to transmit one or more signals (e.g., input signals) to the UE.

[0030] According to aspects of this disclosure, a system is provided.

[0031] The system may include one or more devices and one or more apparatuses. The devices and apparatuses may be coupled, for example, via wired coupling and / or wireless coupling. Attached Figure Description

[0032] Embodiments of this disclosure are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0033] Figure 1a A system comprising at least one device is shown according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0034] Figures 1b to 1d The embodiments of the present disclosure are shown with Figure 1a Example scenarios associated with the system;

[0035] Figure 2 Embodiments according to this disclosure are shown in further detail. Figure 1a Equipment; and

[0036] Figure 3 The embodiments of the present disclosure are shown with Figure 1a The system-related processing / communication methods.

[0037] Figures 4a to 4d The embodiments of the present disclosure are shown with Figure 3Example context associated with the processing / communication method.

[0038] Figure 5a and Figure 5b The embodiments of the present disclosure are shown with Figures 4a to 4d Illustrative examples associated with the example context. Detailed Implementation

[0039] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the disclosure generally envisions improving, for example, network (e.g., associated with 3GPP standards / specifications, etc.) and / or user equipment (UE) efficiency (e.g., energy / power efficiency).

[0040] Specifically, this disclosure envisions the possibility of optimizing the Low Power Wake-up Signal (LPWUS) for 3GPP version 18 (and later) standards.

[0041] Typically, LPWUS can be received by a Low Power Wake-up Receiver (LPWUR). It is envisioned that the coverage of LPWUS may be less than the coverage of the Physical Downlink Control Channel (PDCCH). Furthermore, a threshold associated with the LPWUS value can be defined / set, which may be related to / including one or both of the Reference Signal Received Power (RSRP) (i.e., referred to as the "LPWUS RSRP value" and / or "LPWUS RSRP") and the Reference Signal Received Quality (RSRQ) (i.e., referred to as the "LPWUS RSRQ value" and / or "LPWUS RSRQ"). The LPWUS value can be set in association with at least one User Equipment (UE). In an example scenario, when the LPWUS RSRP (or LPWUS RSRP value) is evaluated as below the threshold, the UE may determine that LPWUS is no longer decorable (i.e., under the current LPWUS RSRP), or the UE may be configured to then activate the Primary Radio (MR) to receive one or more wake-up signals.

[0042] This disclosure envisions that energy / power savings (i.e., improvements through LPWUR) may be limited depending on whether the UE can detect RSRP above a certain defined / set threshold.

[0043] Therefore, this disclosure envisions that, due to such limitations, energy / power efficiency may not be able to be improved in an optimal / efficient manner.

[0044] Specifically, according to embodiments of this disclosure, this disclosure envisions that even in example cases where the LPWUS RSRP is below a set / defined threshold, one or more LPWUS signals may still be detected (e.g., the detectability probability may be reasonable / significant, depending on, for example, how the threshold can be configured; e.g., if the channel conditions change for the next LPWUS).

[0045] Furthermore, with only one set / defined threshold (e.g., a single threshold) as a reference, the UE can be configured, for example, to enable MR once it is determined that the LPWUS RSRP is below the threshold.

[0046] This disclosure envisions that, in example cases, the LPWUS RSRP may only temporarily drop below a threshold, which could be for a negligible period of time (e.g., the drop below the threshold may be temporary / due to fluctuations, and the RSRP may improve / recover to above the set / defined threshold within an acceptable short period of time). In this case, this disclosure envisions that the LPWUS may still be decodable (e.g., can be correctly decoded), and MR may have been unnecessarily turned on, resulting in potential energy / power waste (i.e., power / energy inefficiency).

[0047] This disclosure envisions that, according to embodiments of this disclosure, it may be helpful to consider some form of dynamic / adaptive / progressive configuration / deterministic strategy for auxiliary power / energy efficiency.

[0048] According to embodiments of this disclosure, a dynamic / adaptive / progressive control configuration / determination strategy may, for example, be associated with dynamic / adaptive / progressive control based on multiple LPWUS regions (e.g., LPWUS RSRP regions and / or LPWUS RSRQ regions). According to embodiments of this disclosure, each LPWUS region may, for example, include an upper threshold (e.g., an upper LPWUS RSRP threshold) and a lower threshold (e.g., a lower LPWUS RSRP threshold). The upper threshold may be higher than the lower threshold. Conversely, the lower threshold may be lower than a higher threshold. In one example, according to embodiments of this disclosure, the upper threshold may be referred to as a "first threshold," and the lower threshold may be referred to as a "second threshold." In another example, according to embodiments of this disclosure, the lower threshold may be referred to as a "first threshold," and the upper threshold may be referred to as a "second threshold."

[0049] For example, this disclosure envisions the possibility of configuring multiple LPWUS RSRP areas (e.g., a first LPWUS RSRP area and a second LPWUS RSRP area) and associating timer values ​​with each LPWUS RSRP area (e.g., a mapping between LPWUS RSRP areas and time values). For example, an upper threshold can be associated with a time value / timing value, and a lower threshold can be associated with another time value / timing value. For example, according to embodiments of this disclosure, timer values ​​can be defined based on a time value / timing value associated with an upper threshold or a time value / timing value associated with a lower threshold. This configuration can be possible for at least one UE in any RRC (Radio Resource Control) state—such as a “connected” state, an “inactive” state, and / or an “idle” state (e.g., RRC_CONNECTED, RRC_INACTIVE, and / or RRC_IDLE). For example, LPWUS areas can be configured by the network (e.g., associated with a base station such as a Next Generation Node B (gNB)) via system information messages, and / or configured in a UE-specific manner (e.g., when / if in the RRC_CONNECTED or RRC_INACTIVE state) using RRC / other UE-specific signaling. The UE can, for example, be configured to measure LPWUS RSRP values ​​via LPWUR (which may be included in / part of the UE). When / if the measured LPWUS RSRP value falls within any of multiple LPWUS RSRP areas, the UE can be configured to wait for a period of time (i.e., a waiting period) based on the corresponding / associated time value (e.g., based on a mapping between LPWUS RSRP areas and timer values) before enabling MR. During the waiting period (i.e., a countdown), the UE can be configured to continue evaluating LPWUS RSRP via LPWUR. Depending on the evaluation results (e.g., whether a higher / lower LPWUS RSRP can be detected, and / or whether the detected LPWUS RSRP is in the same / different LPWUS RSRP region compared to before), the remaining waiting period can be adaptively / dynamically / gradually changed (e.g., increased / decreased / maintained). In one example, if a subsequent LPWUS RSRP is detected / determined to be in the same region as the current LPWUS RSRP, the UE can be configured to maintain the countdown for the remaining waiting period.

[0050] In this regard, it is understandable that a gradual reduction in energy / power savings is possible at each lower LPWUS RSRP threshold state. This contrasts with a sudden increase in energy / power usage (e.g., by the UE) due to the MR being "turned on" (or "turned off") when the detected LPWUS RSRP drops below (a single) set / defined threshold. Furthermore, it is conceivable that during a waiting period (i.e., the period during which the LPWUR is used for detection), channel conditions may improve, and the MR may not be unnecessarily turned on, potentially contributing to improved power / energy efficiency. This contrasts with situations where the MR may be unnecessarily turned on due to the LPWUS RSRP dropping below (a single) set / defined threshold, possibly due to, for example, temporary channel fluctuations and / or UE mobility (which could lead to power / energy waste).

[0051] Typically, this disclosure envisions, for example, that multiple LPWUS RSRP areas can be associated with waiting periods (e.g., each waiting period can be associated with a timer value used for countdown). Furthermore, according to embodiments of this disclosure, based on a measured LPWUS RSRP value and which LPWUS RSRP(area(s)) the LPWUS RSRP value falls into / resides in, the UE can be configured to perform a countdown (i.e., based on a waiting period) and then, for example, decide whether to enable MR.

[0052] According to embodiments of this disclosure, it is possible to improve power / energy efficiency in the manner described above.

[0053] The foregoing will be discussed in further detail below with reference to Figures 1 through 5.

[0054] refer to Figure 1a The image illustrates a system 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, system 100 may be adapted, for example, to improve energy / power efficiency.

[0055] As shown in the figure, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, system 100 may include one or more devices 102, at least one apparatus 104, and optionally a communication network 106.

[0056] Device 102 may be coupled to device 104. Specifically, according to embodiments of this disclosure, device 102 may be coupled to device 104, for example, via communication network 106.

[0057] In one embodiment, device 102 may be coupled to communication network 106, and device 104 may be coupled to communication network 106. Coupling may be achieved through one or both wired and wireless coupling. According to embodiments of this disclosure, device 102 may generally be configured to communicate with device 104 via communication network 106.

[0058] According to embodiments of this disclosure, equipment 102 may, for example, be associated with / correspond to / include one or more user equipments (UEs), which may carry one or more computers. For example, according to embodiments of this disclosure, equipment 102 may correspond to a UE carrying at least one computer (e.g., according to embodiments of this disclosure, an electronic device / module with computing capabilities, such as an electronic mobile device that can be carried in a vehicle or an electronic module that can be installed in a vehicle), said at least one computer may be configured to perform one or more processing tasks associated with adaptive / dynamic / progressive control. For example, dynamic / adaptive / progressive control may be based on, for example, multiple LPWUS RSRP / RSRQ regions. In a more specific example, according to embodiments of this disclosure, in one embodiment, equipment 102 may include one or more processors (not shown) that may be configured (e.g., based on multiple LPWUS RSRP regions and / or LPWUS RSRQ regions) to perform one or more processing tasks associated with dynamic / adaptive / progressive control. In one embodiment, apparatus 102 may be configured, for example, to receive one or more input signals and perform at least one processing task based on the input signals in a manner that generates one or more output signals. According to embodiments of this disclosure, the input signals may, for example, be transmitted from device 104 and received by apparatus 102. As a possible option, according to embodiments of this disclosure, the output signals may, for example, be transmitted from apparatus 102. According to embodiments of this disclosure, reference will be made later to... Figure 2 Let's discuss Equipment 102 in further detail.

[0059] Device 104 may be associated with / correspond to at least one base station (e.g., at least one gNB). Furthermore, device 104 may be configured, for example, to carry / be associated with / include one or more computers (e.g., electronic devices / modules with computing capabilities), which may be configured, for example, to perform one or more processing tasks associated with the base station. According to embodiments of this disclosure, device 104 may be configured to generate one or more input signals that can be transmitted to equipment 102. This will be discussed in further detail later in the context of example scenarios according to embodiments of this disclosure.

[0060] Communication network 106 may correspond, for example, to an Internet communication network, a cellular communication network, a wired communication network, a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) communication network, a wireless communication network, or any combination thereof. Communication via communication network 106 (e.g., between equipment 102 and / or between equipment 102 and device 104) may be conducted via one or both of wired and wireless communication.

[0061] As previously mentioned, apparatus 102 may, for example, be configured to receive at least one input signal and perform at least one processing task associated with dynamic / adaptive / progressive control on the input signal in a manner that generates at least one output signal (e.g., based on multiple LPWUS RSRP regions and / or LPWUS RSRQ regions). Furthermore, according to embodiments of this disclosure, device 104 may, for example, be configured to generate (and transmit) input signals to apparatus 102. Embodiments of this disclosure will be described below with reference to... Figures 1b to 1d This will be discussed in the context of the example scenario.

[0062] Specifically, Figure 1b An embodiment of the present disclosure is shown for combining such Figure 1c and Figure 1d The example scenario shown is used to discuss the example context.

[0063] More specifically, in the example context, refer to Figure 1b One possibility for addressing the energy / power efficiency issue is the use of a separate / integrated receiver (i.e., a Low Power Wake-up Receiver, LPWUR), which can be introduced to monitor the Low Power Wake-up Signal (LPWUS). The Master Radio (MR) can correspond to a conventional communication device (i.e., a New Radio (NR) device), where operations associated with states such as RRC_IDLE / INACTIVE / CONNECTED (i.e., Radio Resource Control idle / inactive / connected states) can be performed. When no data / signals are being transmitted, the UE can disable the MR or maintain it in a deep sleep state while using the separate LPWUR to monitor LPWUS, thereby enabling possible data / signal communication to achieve power savings. Furthermore, regardless, a UE accessing the network may be required to remain in at least one RRC state—however, with the LPWUR, the MR can potentially be disabled. Notably, in such an LPWUS mode, the UE monitors LPWUS (or LP synchronization signal, and if possible, reference signal) even without actions associated with RRC_IDLE / INACTIVE (e.g., paging / PEI reception, SSB / SI reception).

[0064] As mentioned earlier, in the example scenario, when the LPWUS RSRP is assessed to be below a threshold, the UE can determine that the LPWUS is no longer decodable (i.e., under the current LPWUS RSRP), or the UE can be configured to then turn on the main radio (MR) to receive one or more wake-up signals.

[0065] This disclosure envisions that energy / power savings (i.e., improvements through LPWUS) may be limited depending on whether the UE can detect RSRP above a certain defined / set threshold. Therefore, this disclosure envisions that energy / power efficiency may not be improved in an optimal / efficient manner due to such limitations. Specifically, according to embodiments of this disclosure, it envisions that one or more LPWUS signals may be detected even when the LPWUS RSRP is below a set / defined threshold (e.g., the detectability probability may be reasonable / significant, depending on, for example, how the threshold can be configured; e.g., if channel conditions change for the next LPWUS).

[0066] Furthermore, with only one set / defined threshold (e.g., a single threshold) as a reference, the UE can be configured, for example, to enable MR once it is determined that the LPWUS RSRP is below the threshold.

[0067] This disclosure envisions that it is possible for the LPWUS RSRP to only temporarily drop below a threshold, which could be for a negligible period of time (e.g., the drop below the threshold may be temporary / due to fluctuations, and the RSRP may improve / recover to above the set / defined threshold within an acceptable short period of time). In this case, this disclosure envisions that the LPWUS may still be decodeable (e.g., can be correctly decoded), and MR may have been unnecessarily turned on, resulting in potential energy / power waste (i.e., power / energy inefficiency).

[0068] This disclosure envisions that, according to embodiments of this disclosure, and as will be discussed in further detail in the context of an example scenario associated with system 100, it may be helpful to consider some form of dynamic / adaptive / progressive configuration / determination strategy for auxiliary power / energy efficiency. According to embodiments of this disclosure, the dynamic / adaptive / progressive control configuration / determination strategy may, for example, be associated with dynamic / adaptive / progressive control based on multiple LPWUS regions.

[0069] refer to Figure 1c and Figure 1dIn an example scenario, according to embodiments of this disclosure, system 100 may be adapted to implement dynamic / adaptive / progressive control. In a more specific example, according to embodiments of this disclosure, system 100 may be adapted to implement dynamic / adaptive / progressive control based on multiple LPWUS RSRP / RSRQ areas in a manner that improves energy / power efficiency. Furthermore, equipment 102 (hereinafter referred to as UE in the context of this example scenario) may be carried in / carried by a vehicle. Furthermore, device 104 (hereinafter referred to as "gNB" in the context of this example scenario) may be coupled to the UE (e.g., via communication network 106). Furthermore, in the example scenario, multiple UEs (e.g., UE1 and UE2) may be coupled to the gNB. The UEs may be located, for example, in various locations / areas within network 106. According to embodiments of this disclosure, locations / areas may include, for example, LPWUS areas and PDCCH (Physical Downlink Control Channel) areas. Furthermore, the boundary between the LPWUS region and the PDCCH region can be considered / represented as an RSRP / RSRQ threshold (e.g., this can indicate the aforementioned threshold, which can be defined / set in relation to LPWUS RSRP).

[0070] In one example, as shown, UE1, which is closer to the gNB in ​​proximity (compared to UE2), can be considered to be located in the LPWUS area. The LPWUS area can be associated, for example, with LPWUS coverage. In this respect, UE1 can be considered to be within LPWUS coverage (conversely, UE2 is outside LPWUS coverage). Furthermore, as shown, UE2, which is farther from the gNB in ​​proximity (compared to UE1), can be considered to be outside LPWUS coverage but within the PDCCH area. The PDCCH area can be associated, for example, with PDCCH coverage. In this respect, UE2 can be considered to be outside LPWUS coverage, while UE1 can be considered to be within LPWUS coverage.

[0071] Understandably, the coverage area of ​​the LPWUS area can be considered smaller than that of the PDCCH area. In this respect, the LPWUR monitoring LPWUS may not always meet the RSRP / RSRQ thresholds configured by the network (e.g., gNB) for LPWUS detection, even when it (e.g., the LPWUR carried by UE2) is within the PDCCH coverage area of ​​the serving cell.

[0072] For example, RSRP threshold (and / or RSRQ threshold) values ​​can be defined / set by the network (e.g., gNB) so that the UE enables MR and disables LPWUR. This disclosure envisions that this may not achieve power / energy savings in an optimal / efficient manner (e.g., relative to the UE). For example, a UE (e.g., UE2) located outside LPWUS coverage but within PDCCH coverage may not be able to fully utilize LPWUR because such a UE (e.g., UE2) may not be able to / never be able to put its (e.g., UE2's) carried MR into a deep sleep mode.

[0073] This disclosure envisions that, according to embodiments of the disclosure, it may be helpful to consider some form of dynamic / adaptive / incremental configuration / determination strategy for auxiliary power / energy efficiency. According to embodiments of the disclosure, the dynamic / adaptive / incremental control configuration / determination strategy may, for example, be associated with dynamic / adaptive / incremental control based on multiple LPWUS regions.

[0074] For example, multiple RSRP / RSRQ zones can be pre-configured / defined / pre-determined / set by the network (e.g., gNB) for a UE that may be in any of the following states: RRC "idle", "inactive", and / or "connected" (i.e., RRC_IDLE, RRC_INACTIVE, and / or RRC_CONNECTED). For each RSRP / RSRQ zone, a waiting period can be pre-configured / defined / pre-determined / set. For example, the waiting period can be associated with a timer value used for countdown. For example, according to embodiments of this disclosure, the timer value can be defined based on a time value associated with an upper threshold (referred to as a "timing value") or a time value associated with a lower threshold (referred to as a "timing value") / based on the time value associated with the upper threshold or the time value associated with the lower threshold. According to embodiments of this disclosure, a mapping / association between each RSRP / RSRQ zone and each of the timer values ​​can be pre-configured / defined / pre-determined / set, for example (e.g., associated with each UE). According to embodiments of this disclosure, such mapping / association can be provided (i.e., communication / transmission) via system information messages and / or via UE-specific RRC configurations (e.g., for RRC_INACTIVE or RRC_CONNECTED states). The UE can be configured, for example, (e.g., via LPWUR) to evaluate (e.g., detect / measure) LPWUS RSRP / RSRQ and can be configured to compare LPWUS RSRP / RSRQ with RSRP / RSRQ regions. Based on such comparisons, a waiting period can be determined (e.g., based on which RSRP / RSRQ regions the evaluated LPWUS RSRP / RSRQ value falls into / resides in), and then MR can be enabled. A timer can be set based on the waiting period (e.g., carried by the UE). While the UE is waiting under the timer (i.e., during the waiting period), the UE can continue to further evaluate LPWUS RSRP / RSRQ via an LPWUR that can be carried by the UE. Based on such further evaluation, the remaining time value associated with the waiting period can be adaptively / dynamically / gradually changed (e.g., the remaining time value can be increased / decreased / maintained). For example, the remaining time value can be increased (or decreased) based on a higher (or lower) LPWUS RSRP / RSRQ value in further evaluation, which may reside in different RSRP / RSRQ regions in the mapping / association.

[0075] In this regard, the UE may, for example, be configured to receive one or more input signals that can be transmitted from the gNB. The gNB may, for example, be configured to pre-configure / define / determine / set at least one timer value associated with at least one RSRP / RSRQ region (e.g., the timer value may be associated with an RSRP / RSRQ region). Furthermore, for example, the gNB may be configured to generate / determine / set / pre-configure / configure and / or transmit one or more input signals that indicate / are associated with / correspond to / include multiple RSRP / RSRQ regions and / or a mapping / association between RSRP / RSRQ regions and timer values. In one embodiment, communication of input signals from the gNB to the UE may, for example, be based on any one or any combination of the following:

[0076] • In RRC_IDLE mode, system information messages can be used.

[0077] • In RRC_INACTIVE / CONNECTED mode, system information messages and / or UE-specific messages can be utilized.

[0078] • In RRC_INACTIVE / CONNECTED mode, it is possible for the UE to be configured to select an offset range that uses only UE-specific message configurations.

[0079] According to embodiments of this disclosure, as will be referred to later... Figure 3 In more detail, the UE may be further configured, for example, to process the input signal in a manner that generates one or more output signals in order to improve efficiency (e.g., power / energy efficiency). In a specific example, according to embodiments of this disclosure, the output signal may be associated with / correspond to / include one or more control signals to implement some form of dynamic / adaptive / progressive control configuration / deterministic strategy, thereby improving efficiency (e.g., power / energy efficiency).

[0080] The advantageous aspects of system 100 described above in this disclosure can also be similarly applied to all aspects of equipment 102 described below in this disclosure. Similarly, all the advantageous aspects of equipment 102 described below in this disclosure can also be similarly applied to all aspects of system 100 described above in this disclosure.

[0081] The following will refer to Figure 2 The aforementioned equipment 102 will be discussed in further detail.

[0082] refer to Figure 2 According to embodiments of this disclosure, the apparatus 102 is shown in further detail in the context of example implementation 200.

[0083] In example implementation 200, equipment 102 may correspond to electronic module 200a. According to embodiments of this disclosure, in one example, electronic module 200a may correspond to, for example, a mobile device that can be carried by a user into a vehicle. In another example, according to embodiments of this disclosure, electronic module 200a may correspond to an electronic device that can be installed / assembled in a vehicle. In this regard, electronic module 200a may be considered to be carried by the vehicle (e.g., carried by a user into the vehicle or installed / assembled in the vehicle).

[0084] According to embodiments of this disclosure, it is conceivable that electronic module 200a can perform one or more processing tasks associated with adaptive / dynamic / progressive control-related processing.

[0085] Electronic module 200a may include, for example, a housing 200b. Furthermore, electronic module 200a may, for example, carry any one or any combination of the first module 202, the second module 204, and the third module 206.

[0086] In one embodiment, electronic module 200a may carry first module 202, second module 204, and / or third module 206. In a specific example, according to an embodiment of this disclosure, electronic module 200a may carry first module 202, second module 204, and third module 206.

[0087] In this regard, it should be understood that, in one embodiment, the shape and size of the housing 200b may be configured to carry any one or any combination of the first module 202, the second module 204 and the third module 206.

[0088] The first module 202 may be coupled to one or both of the second module 204 and the third module 206. The second module 204 may be coupled to one or both of the first module 202 and the third module 206. The third module 206 may be coupled to one or both of the first module 202 and the second module 204. In one example, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the first module 202 may be coupled to the second module 204, and the second module 204 may be coupled to the third module 206. The coupling between the first module 202, the second module 204, and / or the third module 206 may be, for example, by one or both of wired and wireless coupling. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, each of the first module 202, the second module 204, and the third module 206 may correspond to one or both of a hardware-based module and a software-based module.

[0089] In one example, the first module 202 may correspond to a hardware-based receiver that can be configured to receive one or more input signals. According to embodiments of this disclosure, the input signals may be transmitted, for example, from device 104 (e.g., gNB).

[0090] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the second module 204 may correspond, for example, to a hardware-based processor that can be configured to perform one or more processing tasks (e.g., to generate one or more output signals), as will be referred to later. Figure 3 To be discussed in further detail.

[0091] The third module 206 may correspond to a hardware-based transmitter that can be configured to transmit one or more output signals from the electronic module 200a. According to embodiments of this disclosure, the output signals may, for example, include / correspond to one or more instruction / command / control signals associated with the aforementioned dynamic / adaptive / progressive control configuration / determination strategy in order to improve efficiency (e.g., power / energy efficiency and / or communication efficiency).

[0092] This disclosure envisions the possibility that the first and second modules 202 / 204 could be modules based on integrated hardware and software (e.g., electronic components carrying software programs / algorithms associated with receiving and processing functions / electronic modules programmed to perform receiving and processing functions). This disclosure further envisions the possibility that the first and third modules 202 / 206 could be modules based on integrated hardware and software (e.g., electronic components carrying software programs / algorithms associated with receiving and transmitting functions / electronic modules programmed to perform receiving and transmitting functions). This disclosure further envisions the possibility that the first and third modules 202 / 206 could be integrated hardware modules capable of performing receiving and transmitting functions (e.g., hardware-based transceivers).

[0093] The advantageous aspects of the apparatus 102 described above in this disclosure are similarly applicable to all aspects of the processing / communication methods described below in this disclosure. Similarly, all the advantageous aspects of the processing / communication methods described below in this disclosure are similarly applicable to all aspects of the apparatus 102 described above in this disclosure. It should be understood that these statements similarly apply to the system 100 discussed above in this disclosure.

[0094] refer to Figure 3 The present disclosure illustrates a communication method (also referred to as a processing method) associated with system 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0095] According to embodiments of this disclosure, processing method 300 may be suitable for / able to improve energy efficiency, for example.

[0096] According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the processing method 300 may include any one or any combination of the input step 302, the processing step 304, and the output step 306.

[0097] In one embodiment, processing method 300 may include an input step 302. In another embodiment, processing method 300 may include an input step 302 and a processing step 304. In yet another embodiment, processing method 300 may include an input step 302, a processing step 304, and an output step 306. In still another embodiment, processing method 300 may include one or both of processing step 304, input step 302, and output step 306. In yet another embodiment, processing method 300 may include an input step 302, a processing step 304, and an output step 306. In yet another additional embodiment, processing method 300 may include a processing step 304. In yet another additional embodiment, processing method 300 may include any one or any combination of input step 302, processing step 304, and output step 306 (i.e., input step 302, processing step 304, and / or output step 306).

[0098] Regarding input step 302, one or more input signals may be received. For example, according to embodiments of this disclosure, the input signals may be transmitted from device 104 and received by equipment 102.

[0099] Regarding processing step 304, according to embodiments of this disclosure, at least one processing task associated with the received input signal can be performed in a manner that generates one or more output signals.

[0100] Regarding output step 306, according to embodiments of the present disclosure, as an option, the output signal may be transmitted, for example. For instance, the output signal may optionally be transmitted from device 102. In a more specific example, according to embodiments of the present disclosure, the output signal may optionally be transmitted from device 102 to one or both of at least one device 104 and another device 102.

[0101] Figures 4a to 4d An example context associated with processing method 300 according to an embodiment of this disclosure is shown.

[0102] In such Figure 4a In the example context shown, according to an embodiment of this disclosure, a mapping / association table is illustrated that indicates / describes the mapping / association between each in the RSRP / RSRQ region and each in the timer values. Furthermore, according to an embodiment of this disclosure, with respect to the mapping / association table, ∞ > t1 ≥ t2 ≥ t3 > 0, and θ0 RSRP > θ1 RSRP >θ2 RSRP > θ3 RSRP The time / timing value can be configured, for example, such that ∞ > t1 ≥ t2 ≥ t3… > 0. According to embodiments of this disclosure, θ0… RSRP / θ1RSRP / θ2 RSRP / θ3 RSRP It can indicate a threshold (e.g., an upper or lower threshold), while ∞ / t1 / t2 / t3 / 0 can indicate a time value associated with the threshold (or a “timing value”).

[0103] In addition, such as Figure 4b As shown, according to embodiments of this disclosure, UE 102 may be configured, for example, based on / associated with a mapping between LPWUS RSRP regions and timer values ​​according to a mapping / association table. For example, according to embodiments of this disclosure, UE 102 residing in / located in an RSRP / RSRQ region (e.g., this may be associated with / based on the definitions of “threshold 0”, “threshold 1”, “threshold 3”, and / or “PDCCH coverage”) may be configured, for example, (e.g., via LPWUR) to determine / calculate / detect / measure LPWUSRSRP. For example, “threshold 0” may indicate “t = ∞” (in which case the timer may not necessarily be applicable). For example, “threshold 1” may indicate “t = t1”. For example, “threshold 2” may indicate “t = t3”. For example, “threshold 3” may indicate “t = t4”. For example, “PDCCH coverage” may indicate “t = 0”.

[0104] In such Figure 4c In the example context shown, according to embodiments of this disclosure, the gNB may, for example, be configured to generate / define / (pre-)configure / set at least one LPWUS RSRP / RSRQ region and / or transmit one or more input signals that may correspond to / be associated with / including generated / defined / (pre-)configured / set LPWUS RSRP / RSRQ threshold ranges. Furthermore, according to embodiments of this disclosure, the gNB may, for example, be configured to perform one or more processing tasks associated with a mapping / association of at least one timer value (e.g., to an LPWUS RSRP / RSRQ region). Understandably, according to embodiments of this disclosure, the input signals that may be transmitted from the gNB may, for example, further include / indicate a mapping / association of the timer value.

[0105] In such Figure 4dIn the example context shown, the UE can be configured to receive one or more input signals (e.g., those transmitted from the gNB). The UE can be further configured, for example, to process the input signals. The UE can be configured, for example, to evaluate (e.g., detect / measure) the LPWUS RSRP / RSRQ (e.g., via the LPWUR) and can be configured to compare the LPWUS RSRP / RSRQ with RSRP / RSRQ regions. Based on such comparisons, a waiting period can be determined (e.g., based on which RSRP / RSRQ regions the evaluated LPWUS RSRP / RSRQ value falls into / resides in), and a countdown timer can be configured based on this waiting period, after which the MR can be enabled. A timer (e.g., a countdown timer carried by the UE) can be set based on the waiting period. While the UE is waiting under timer operation (i.e., during the waiting period), the UE can continue to further evaluate the LPWUS RSRP / RSRQ via the LPWUR carried by the UE. Based on such further evaluation, the remaining time value associated with the waiting period can be changed adaptively / dynamically / gradually (e.g., the remaining time value can be increased / decreased / maintained).

[0106] Typically, according to embodiments of this disclosure, it is envisioned that the remaining time value may be increased (or decreased) for example based on a higher (or lower) LPWUS RSRP / RSRQ value that may reside in different LPWUS RSRP / RSRQ regions in the mapping / association.

[0107] For example, when / if the detected LPWUS RSRP value resides / is located between two LPWUS RSRP / RSRQ thresholds (e.g., an upper LPWUS RSRP threshold and a lower LPWUS RSRP threshold) associated with the LPWUS RSRP / RSRQ region, the UE may activate / start a timer configured based on the time value corresponding to the higher LPWUS RSRP / RSRQ threshold (i.e., between the upper LPWUS RSRP / RSRQ threshold and the lower LPWUS RSRP / RSRQ threshold).

[0108] In a specific example, when / if the currently detected LPWUS RSRP value (i.e., "r") curr ") Located at / residing at θ1 RSRP and θ2 RSRP之间( That is, θ1 RSRP ≤ r curr < θ2 RSRP The UE can be configured to activate / start a timer that counts down from "t2" to "0". While the timer is running (i.e., counting down), the UE can be configured to continue evaluating the LPWUS RSRP value.

[0109] In a specific example, when / if a new / subsequent detection / measurement of the current LPWUS RSRP value (i.e., the new / subsequent "r") curr Compared to the previous / previous current LPWUS RSRP value (i.e., the previous / previous "r") curr For example, it can be identified / tagged / represented as "r" prev ") was determined / evaluated as higher, making "r curr >r prev "Two scenarios are possible (i.e., scenario 1 and scenario 2)."

[0110] In scenario 1, "r curr "Can be located at / reside in with "r prev Different LPWUS RSRP / RSRQ regions (e.g., θ0) RSRP ≤r curr < θ1 RSRP , and θ1 RSRP ≤ r prev < θ2 RSRP In this regard, in Scenario 1, the UE can be configured to increment the currently running timer based on the difference between the corresponding timer values. For example, if the current timer value is "t", the UE can be configured to increment the currently running timer based on t + (t1 − t2). Understandably, the expression "(t1 − t2)" represents the difference on which the increment of the currently running timer is based. Furthermore, it is understandable that since t1 > t2, the UE will need to wait a longer period of time before being allowed to enable MR.

[0111] In scenario 2, when / if r curr With r prev Located / residing in the same LPWUS RSRP / RSRQ region (e.g., θ1) RSRP ≤ r prev , r curr ≤ θ2 RSRP The UE can be configured to allow the timer to continue running without changing (i.e., maintain the current countdown), since t + (t2− t2) = t.

[0112] Furthermore, in a specific example, when / if a new / subsequently detected / measured current LPWUS RSRP value (i.e., the new / subsequent "r") curr Compared to the previous / previous current LPWUS RSRP value (i.e., the previous / previous "r") curr For example, it can be identified / tagged / represented as "r" prev ") was determined / assessed as lower, making "r curr "<"rprev "Two scenarios are possible (i.e., scenario A and scenario B)."

[0113] In scenario A, "r curr "Can be located at / reside in with "r prev Different LPWUS RSRP / RSRQ regions (e.g., θ2) RSRP ≤ r curr < θ3 RSRP , and θ1 RSRP ≤ r prev < θ2 RSRP In this regard, in scenario A, the UE can be configured to reduce the currently running timer based on the difference between the corresponding timer values. For example, if the current timer value is "t", the UE can be configured to reduce the currently running timer based on t + (t3 − t2). Understandably, the expression "(t3 − t2)" represents the difference on which the reduction of the currently running timer is based. Furthermore, it is understood that since t2 > t3, the waiting time period for the UE before being allowed to enable MR is reduced.

[0114] In scenario B, when / if r curr With r prev Located / residing in the same LPWUS RSRP / RSRQ region (e.g., θ1) RSRP ≤ r prev , r curr ≤ θ2 RSRP The UE can be configured to allow the timer to continue running without changing (i.e., maintain the current countdown), since t + (t2− t2) = t.

[0115] Figure 5a and Figure 5b The embodiments of the present disclosure are shown with Figures 4a to 4d Illustrative examples associated with the example context.

[0116] Specifically, refer to Figure 5a According to embodiments of this disclosure, details regarding "r" are shown. curr >r prev "Related scenario 1 (i.e., where "r" curr "Can be located at / reside in with "r prev Examples of descriptions for different LPWUS RSRP / RSRQ regions.

[0117] In addition, refer to Figure 5b According to embodiments of this disclosure, details regarding "r" are shown. curr "<"r prev "Related scenario A (i.e., where "r"curr "Can be located at / reside in with "r prev Examples of descriptions for different LPWUS RSRP / RSRQ regions.

[0118] As described above and as previously mentioned, it is understood that it is possible to achieve a gradual reduction in energy / power savings in each lower LPWUS RSRP region. This contrasts with a sudden increase in energy / power usage (e.g., by the UE) due to the MR being "turned on" (or "turned off") when the detected LPWUS RSRP drops below a (single) set / defined threshold. Furthermore, it is envisioned that it may be possible for channel conditions to improve during a waiting period (i.e., the period during which the LPWUR is used for detection), and the MR may not be unnecessarily turned on, potentially leading to improved power / energy efficiency. This contrasts with situations where the MR may be unnecessarily turned on due to the LPWUS RSRP dropping below a (single) set / defined threshold, possibly due to, for example, temporary channel fluctuations and / or UE mobility (which could result in power / energy waste).

[0119] In view of the foregoing, it is understood that this disclosure generally envisions processing method 300.

[0120] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the processing method 300 may include, for example, an input step 302 and a processing step 304.

[0121] Input step 302 may include receiving one or more input signals that may be associated with a mapping table indicating a mapping between at least one low-power wake-up signal (LPWUS) region (e.g., a first LPWUS region and / or a second LPWUS region) and at least one timer value (e.g., a first timer value that may be associated with the first LPWUS region and / or a second timer value that may be associated with the second LPWUS region).

[0122] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the first LPWUS region (e.g., in a specific illustrative example, may be defined as being between θ0) RSRP and θ1 RSRP (between) can, for example, be defined with the second LPWUS region (e.g., in a specific illustrative example, as being between θ1) RSRP and θ2 RSRP (between) different.

[0123] Processing step 304 may include one or both of a measurement step and a determination step (i.e., a measurement step and / or a determination step).

[0124] The measurement steps may include measuring at least one value associated with LPWUS during the current time instance, and measuring at least one value associated with LPWUS during a subsequent time instance. A subsequent time instance may be after the current time instance.

[0125] The determination step may include determining whether a value associated with LPWUS resides within an LPWUS region (e.g., a first LPWUS region) during subsequent time instances, the region including a first threshold such as a first LPWUS threshold (e.g., θ1 according to embodiments of this disclosure). RSRP ) and a second threshold such as a second LPWUS threshold (e.g., according to an embodiment of this disclosure, θ2) RSRP If it is determined that the user resides within an LPWUS region (e.g., a first LPWUS region), a countdown can be initiated (e.g., start / activate) based on a waiting period. The waiting period can be defined, for example, based on a timing value associated with a first threshold or a timing value associated with a second threshold (e.g., based on a timing value corresponding to the higher of the first and second thresholds). Furthermore, the countdown can be adaptively adjusted by increasing, decreasing, or maintaining its duration.

[0126] In one embodiment, the value associated with LPWUS may correspond to one or both of LPWUS Reference Signal Received Power (RSRP) and LPWUS Reference Signal Received Quality (RSRQ) (i.e., LPWUS RSRP and / or LPWUS RSRQ).

[0127] In one embodiment, the current time instance can refer to a subsequent time instance (r). curr ) and previous time instance (r prev Correspondingly. Furthermore, "r" curr "can be compared to "r" prev "Corresponds to the current time instance."

[0128] In one embodiment, in "r prev The LPWUS value determined during the period compared to the value determined during the "r" period curr The LPWUS value determined during the period can be higher or lower.

[0129] In one embodiment, when in "r curr The LPWUS value determined during the period compared to the value determined during the "r" period prev "When the LPWUS value determined during the period is higher, and when 'r' can be determined..." curr "Not residing within the LPWUS region (i.e., the 'r' can be determined)" curr"When a region is located in or identified as falling into another LPWUS region, such as a second LPWUS region (which may be different from the LPWUS region corresponding to the first LPWUS region), the countdown can be adaptively increased."

[0130] In one embodiment, when in "r curr The LPWUS value determined during the period compared to the value determined during the "r" period prev "When the LPWUS value determined during the period is higher, and when 'r' can be determined..." curr "While residing within the LPWUS area, maintain the countdown."

[0131] In one embodiment, when in "r curr The LPWUS value determined during the period compared to the value determined during the "r" period prev "When the LPWUS value determined during the period is lower, and when 'r' can be determined..." curr "When not residing within the LPWUS area, the countdown decreases adaptively."

[0132] In one embodiment, when in "r curr The LPWUS value determined during the period compared to the value determined during the "r" period prev "When the LPWUS value determined during the period is lower, and when 'r' can be determined..." curr "While residing within the LPWUS area, maintain the countdown."

[0133] In one embodiment, one or more base stations may be configured to perform communication steps of transmitting input signals. A base station may, for example, correspond to a next-generation node B (gNB).

[0134] In one embodiment, the user equipment (UE) may be configured to perform an input step (302) and may transmit an input signal from the gNB to the UE.

[0135] This disclosure further envisions a computer program (not shown) that may include instructions that, when executed by a computer (not shown), cause the computer to perform input step 302, processing step 304, and / or output step 306 as discussed in the reference communication / processing method 300. For example, according to an embodiment of this disclosure, the computer program may include instructions that, when executed by a computer, cause the computer to perform input step 302 and / or processing step 304.

[0136] This disclosure further envisions a computer-readable storage medium (not shown) storing data representing software executable by a computer (not shown), the software including instructions that, when executed by a computer, perform input step 302, processing step 304, and / or output step 306 as discussed in reference communication / processing method 300. For example, according to embodiments of this disclosure, the computer-readable storage medium may store data representing computer-executable software including instructions that, when executed by a computer, cause the computer to perform input step 302 and / or processing step 304.

[0137] In light of the foregoing, it is understood that this disclosure generally envisions an apparatus 102, which may include a first module 202, a second module 204, and / or a third module 206.

[0138] The first module 202 can be configured to receive one or more input signals. The input signals can be associated, for example, with a mapping table indicating a mapping between at least one Low Power Wake-up Signal (LPWUS) region and at least one timer value;

[0139] The second module 204 can be configured to process the input signal and / or facilitate the processing of the input signal according to the processing method 300 discussed earlier, to generate one or more output signals.

[0140] The third module 206 can be configured to transmit one or more output signals. The output signals may, for example, correspond to one or more control signals used to achieve adaptive adjustment of the countdown by increasing, decreasing, or maintaining the countdown.

[0141] In one embodiment, equipment 102 may correspond to a user equipment (UE) that can communicate with a device 104 corresponding to a base station. The base station may, for example, correspond to a next-generation node B (gNB) that can be configured to transmit one or more signals (e.g., input signals) to the UE.

[0142] Furthermore, in view of the foregoing, it should be understood that this disclosure generally envisions a system 100, which may include one or more devices 102 and one or more apparatuses 104. Devices 102 and apparatuses 104 may be coupled, for example, via wired coupling and / or wireless coupling.

[0143] It should be understood that the embodiments described above can be combined in any way where appropriate (e.g., one or more embodiments as discussed in the “Detailed Description” section can be combined with one or more embodiments as described in the “Summary of the Invention” section).

[0144] Those skilled in the art should also understand that variations and combinations of the embodiments described above, rather than alternatives or substitutes, can be combined to form yet another embodiment.

[0145] In one example, the possibility of transmitting an output signal from equipment 102 is discussed. It should be understood that transmitting an output signal from equipment 102 is not necessarily required. Specifically, according to embodiments of this disclosure, the possibility that an output signal may not necessarily need to be transmitted outside of equipment 102 is envisioned. More specifically, according to embodiments of this disclosure, the output signal may correspond, for example, to internal commands / instructions for adaptively controlling the operational configuration of equipment 102 (e.g., transmitted only within equipment 102).

[0146] In another example, according to embodiments of this disclosure, the application of this disclosure may be possible in the context of low-power wake-up radios and / or ambient IoT (Internet of Things) type devices.

[0147] In yet another example, where the example relates to LPWUS RSRP, it is understandable that LPWUS RSRQ can also be applied to such examples.

[0148] In a further example, where the example relates to LPWUS RSRP, it is understood that one or both of LPWUS RSRP and LPWUS RSRQ may also apply to such examples.

[0149] Various embodiments of this disclosure for addressing at least one of the aforementioned disadvantages have been described in the foregoing manner. Such embodiments are intended to be covered by the appended claims and are not limited to the specific form or arrangement of the parts so described, and it will be apparent to those skilled in the art, in light of this disclosure, that many changes and / or modifications may be made, which are also intended to be covered by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A processing method (300), comprising: Input step (302), the input step includes receiving at least one input signal associated with a mapping table, the mapping table indicating a mapping between at least one low power wake-up signal (LPWUS) region and at least one timer value; Processing step (304), the processing step includes at least one of the following: The measurement steps include measuring at least one value associated with the LPWUS during the current time instance and measuring at least one value associated with the LPWUS during a subsequent time instance, the subsequent time instance being after the current time instance; The determination step includes determining whether the value associated with the LPWUS during the subsequent time instance resides within an LPWUS region including a first threshold and a second threshold. If it is determined that the user is residing within the LPWUS area, a countdown can be initiated based on a waiting period defined as follows: The timing value associated with the first threshold, and The timing value associated with the second threshold, The countdown timer can be adaptively adjusted by increasing, decreasing, or maintaining one of these methods.

2. The processing method (300) according to claim 1, The value associated with the LPWUS corresponds to at least one value that can be associated with either the Reference Signal Received Power (RSRP) or the Reference Signal Received Quality (RSRQ).

3. The processing method (300) according to claim 1, The value associated with the LPWUS corresponds to at least one value that can be associated with at least one of the reference signal received power (RSRP) and the reference signal received quality (RSRQ).

4. The processing method (300) according to claim 1, The value associated with the LPWUS corresponds to a plurality of values ​​that can be associated with at least one reference signal received power (RSRP) and at least one reference signal received quality (RSRQ).

5. The processing method (300) according to claim 1, The current time instance refers to the subsequent time instance (r) curr ) and previous time instance (r prev Correspondingly, and Among them, "r" curr "relative to "r prev "Corresponds to the current time instance." 6. The processing method (300) according to claim 5, wherein Determine in "r prev The LPWUS value determined during the period compared to "r curr "Whether the LPWUS value determined during the period is higher or lower." 7. The processing method (300) according to claim 6, wherein: When in "r curr The LPWUS value determined during the period compared to "r prev "When the LPWUS value determined during the period is higher, and When "r curr "Can be identified as not residing in"r prev "When within the same LPWUS region, The countdown timer increases adaptively.

8. The processing method (300) according to claim 6, wherein: When in "r curr The LPWUS value determined during the period is compared to that in "r prev "When the LPWUS value determined during the period is higher, and When it is possible to determine "r" curr "Stay at" and "r prev "When within the same LPWUS region, Keep the countdown running.

9. The processing method (300) according to claim 6, wherein: When in "r curr The LPWUS value determined during the period compared to "r prev "When the LPWUS value determined during the period is lower, and When it is possible to determine "r" curr "Not staying with" prev "When within the same LPWUS region, Adaptively reduce the countdown.

10. The processing method (300) according to claim 6, wherein: When in "r curr The LPWUS value determined during the period compared to "r prev "When the LPWUS value determined during the period is lower, and When it is possible to determine "r" curr "Stay at" and "r prev "When within the same LPWUS region, Keep the countdown running.

11. The processing method (300) according to claim 1, wherein at least one base station can be configured to perform a communication step of transmitting the at least one input signal.

12. The processing method (300) according to claim 11, wherein the at least one base station corresponds to at least one next-generation node B (gNB).

13. The processing method (300) according to claim 12, wherein a user equipment (UE) can be configured to perform the input step (302), and the at least one input signal can be transmitted from the gNB to the UE.

14. A computer program comprising instructions that, when executed by a computer, cause the computer to perform at least one of the input step (302) and the processing step (304) of the processing method (300) according to any one of the preceding claims.

15. A computer-readable storage medium storing data representing software executable by a computer, the software including instructions that, when executed by the computer, perform at least one of the input step (302) and the processing step (304) of the processing method (300) according to any one of the preceding claims.

16. An apparatus (102) comprising: A first module (202) is configured to receive at least one input signal associated with a mapping table indicating a mapping between at least one low-power wake-up signal (LPWUS) region and at least one timer value. The second module (204) is configured to perform at least one of processing the input signal and facilitating the processing of the input signal in the processing method (300) according to claims 1 to 13 to generate at least one output signal; as well as The third module (206) can be configured to transmit at least one output signal. The output signal thereunder corresponds to a control signal used to achieve adaptive adjustment of the countdown by increasing, decreasing, or maintaining one of the countdowns.

17. The equipment (102) according to claim 16, The equipment (102) corresponds to a user equipment (UE), which is capable of communicating with a device (104) corresponding to a base station. The base station corresponds to a next-generation node B (gNB) that can be configured to transmit the at least one input signal to the UE.

18. A system (100) comprising: At least one piece of equipment (102) according to any one of claims 16 and 17; as well as At least one device (104) according to any one of claims 16 and 17, The equipment (102) and the device (104) are coupled via at least one of wired coupling and wireless coupling.

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