SSB measurement configuration method, device and system, storage medium and program product

Abstract

The invention relates to an SSB measurement configuration method, device and system, a storage medium and a program product. The SSB measurement configuration method comprises: a network device sending first information to a terminal, the first information being used for configuring sending information of a synchronization signal block SSB. According to the invention, matching and correspondence between the measurement position of the SSB in the SMTC and the information sent by the SSB are realized, and the communication performance is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of communication technology, and in particular to SSB measurement configuration methods, devices, systems, storage media, and program products. Background Technology

[0002] Network energy conservation is a current trend in communication system optimization. Various communication optimizations have been implemented to reduce network energy consumption. For example, a cell may periodically refrain from transmitting and / or receiving certain data / signals at regular intervals. These data / signals could, for example, be synchronization signal blocks (SSBs). Summary of the Invention

[0003] This disclosure provides an embodiment that addresses the optimization of SSB-based communication.

[0004] This disclosure provides SSB measurement configuration methods, devices, systems, storage media, and program products.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, an SSB measurement configuration method is proposed, the method comprising: a network device sending first information to a terminal, wherein the first information is used to configure the transmission information of the SSB.

[0006] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, an SSB measurement configuration method is proposed, the method comprising: a terminal receiving first information sent by a network device, wherein the first information is used to configure the transmission information of the SSB.

[0007] According to a third aspect of the present disclosure, an SSB measurement configuration device is provided, the SSB measurement configuration device being used to perform the SSB measurement configuration method as described in any one of the first and second aspects.

[0008] According to a fourth aspect of the present disclosure, a communication system is provided, including a terminal and a network device, wherein the network device is configured to implement the SSB measurement configuration method of the first aspect, and the terminal is configured to implement the SSB measurement configuration method of the second aspect.

[0009] According to a fifth aspect of the present disclosure, a storage medium is provided that stores instructions that, when executed on an SSB measurement configuration device, cause the SSB measurement configuration device to perform the SSB measurement configuration method as described in the first or second aspect.

[0010] According to a sixth aspect of the present disclosure, a program product is provided, including at least one of a program and instructions, wherein the program and instructions, when executed by an SSB measurement configuration device, implement the SSB measurement configuration method described in the first or second aspect.

[0011] This disclosure improves communication performance by configuring SSB transmission information to achieve a matching correspondence between the SSB transmission information and the measurement position of the SSB within the SSB Measurement Timing Configuration (SMTC). Attached Figure Description

[0012] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure, the accompanying drawings required for the description of the embodiments are introduced below. The following drawings are only some embodiments of this disclosure and do not impose specific limitations on the protection scope of this disclosure.

[0013] Figure 1A This is a schematic diagram of a communication system architecture shown according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0014] Figure 1B This is a schematic diagram illustrating the implementation process of an SSB / SIB1-less cell according to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure.

[0015] Figure 1C A schematic diagram of OD-SSB transmission in an exemplary embodiment is shown.

[0016] Figure 2A This is an interactive schematic diagram illustrating an SSB measurement configuration method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] Figure 2B This is an interactive schematic diagram illustrating an SSB measurement configuration method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] Figure 3A This is a schematic diagram of the terminal structure proposed in the embodiments of this disclosure.

[0019] Figure 3B This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the network device proposed in the embodiments of this disclosure.

[0020] Figure 4A This is a schematic diagram of the SSB measurement configuration device proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0021] Figure 4B This is a schematic diagram of the chip structure proposed in the embodiments of this disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0022] This disclosure provides SSB measurement configuration methods, devices, systems, storage media, and program products.

[0023] In a first aspect, a method for configuring SSB measurement is provided, the method comprising: a network device sending first information to a terminal, wherein the first information is used to configure the transmission information of the SSB.

[0024] In conjunction with the first aspect of this disclosure, in some embodiments, the first information includes measurement parameters used to configure the measurement position of the SSB within the SSB measurement timing configuration SMTC.

[0025] In conjunction with the first aspect of this disclosure, in some embodiments, the method further includes: The network device sends a second message to the terminal, the second message including SSB measurement timing configuration SMTC and measurement parameters, the measurement parameters being used to configure the measurement position of the SSB within the SMTC.

[0026] In conjunction with the first aspect of this disclosure, in some embodiments, the first information includes on-demand SSB configuration information, and the transmission information includes the transmission location of the on-demand SSB.

[0027] In conjunction with the first aspect of this disclosure, in some embodiments, the first information includes adaptive synchronization signal block (SSB) period configuration information, and the transmission information includes the transmission period of the adaptive SSB.

[0028] In conjunction with the first aspect of this disclosure, in some embodiments, the measurement parameters include a bitmap, wherein a first value in the bitmap is used to indicate the measurement location of an SSB that needs to be measured, and a second value in the bitmap is used to indicate the measurement location of an SSB that does not need to be measured.

[0029] Secondly, a method for measuring and configuring a Synchronization Signal Block (SSB) is provided. The method includes: a terminal receiving first information sent by a network device, wherein the first information is used to configure the transmission information of the SSB.

[0030] In conjunction with a second aspect of this disclosure, in some embodiments, the first information includes measurement parameters used to configure the measurement position of the SSB within the SSB measurement timing configuration SMTC.

[0031] In conjunction with the second aspect of this disclosure, in some embodiments, the method further includes: a terminal receiving second information sent by a network device, the second information including an SSB measurement timing configuration SMTC and measurement parameters, the measurement parameters being used to configure the measurement position of the SSB within the SMTC.

[0032] In conjunction with the second aspect of this disclosure, in some embodiments, the first information includes on-demand SSB configuration information, and the transmission information includes the transmission location of the on-demand SSB.

[0033] In conjunction with the second aspect of this disclosure, in some embodiments, the first information includes adaptive synchronization signal block (SSB) period configuration information, and the transmission information includes the transmission period of the adaptive SSB.

[0034] In conjunction with a second aspect of this disclosure, in some embodiments, the measurement parameters include a bitmap, wherein a first value in the bitmap is used to indicate the measurement location of an SSB that needs to be measured, and a second value in the bitmap is used to indicate the measurement location of an SSB that does not need to be measured.

[0035] Thirdly, an SSB measurement configuration device is provided, the SSB measurement configuration device being used to perform the SSB measurement configuration method described in the first aspect and any one of the first aspects or the second aspect and any one of the second aspects.

[0036] Fourthly, a communication system is provided, including a terminal and a network device, wherein the network device is configured to implement the SSB measurement configuration method described in any one of the first aspects, and the terminal is configured to implement the SSB measurement configuration method described in any one of the second aspects.

[0037] Fifthly, a storage medium is provided that stores instructions that, when executed on an SSB measurement configuration device, cause the SSB measurement configuration device to perform any one of the SSB measurement configuration methods described in the first and second aspects.

[0038] In a sixth aspect, a program product is provided, comprising at least one of a program and instructions, wherein the program and instructions, when executed by an SSB measurement configuration device, implement the SSB measurement configuration method as described in any one of the first and second aspects.

[0039] In a seventh aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform the methods described in an optional implementation of the first or second aspect.

[0040] Eighthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a chip or chip system. The chip or chip system includes processing circuitry configured to perform the method described according to an optional implementation of the first or second aspect above.

[0041] It is understood that the terminals, network devices, communication systems, storage media, program products, computer programs, chips, or chip systems involved in the embodiments of this disclosure are all used to execute the methods proposed in the embodiments of this disclosure. Therefore, the beneficial effects that can be achieved can be referred to the beneficial effects in the corresponding methods, and will not be repeated here.

[0042] This disclosure provides SSB measurement configuration methods, devices, systems, storage media, and program products. In some embodiments, the terms SSB measurement configuration method, communication method, and information processing method can be used interchangeably; the terms SSB measurement configuration device, communication device, and information processing apparatus can be used interchangeably; and the terms information processing system and communication system can be used interchangeably.

[0043] This disclosure is not exhaustive, but merely illustrative of some embodiments, and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this disclosure. Unless otherwise specified, each step in a particular 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 particular embodiment can also be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the order of the steps in a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily interchanged. Furthermore, the optional implementation methods in a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily combined; moreover, the embodiments can be arbitrarily combined, for example, some or all steps of different embodiments can be arbitrarily combined, and a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily combined with the optional implementation methods of other embodiments. In all embodiments of this disclosure, unless otherwise specified or logically conflicting, the terminology and / or descriptions between the embodiments are consistent and can be mutually referenced. Technical features in different embodiments can be combined to form new embodiments based on their inherent logical relationships.

[0044] The terminology used in the embodiments of this disclosure is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure.

[0045] In this disclosure, unless otherwise stated, elements expressed in the singular form, such as "a," "an," "the," "the," "the," "the," "the," "the," "this," etc., can mean "one and only one," or "one or more," "at least one," etc. For example, when using articles such as "a," "an," "the," etc. in translation, the noun following the article can be understood as either a singular or a plural expression.

[0046] In the embodiments disclosed herein, "multiple" refers to two or more.

[0047] In some embodiments, the terms “at least one of A or B, at least one of A and B”, “one or more”, “a plurality of”, “multiple”, etc., may be used interchangeably.

[0048] In some embodiments, the notation "at least one of A and B", "A and / or B", "A in one case, B in another", "in response to one case A, in response to another case B", etc., may include the following technical solutions depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (execute A regardless of whether there is a branch B); in some embodiments, B (execute B regardless of whether there is a branch A); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed); in some embodiments, both A and B are executed. The same applies when there are more branches such as A, B, C, etc.

[0049] In some embodiments, the notation "A or B" may include the following technical solutions, depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (execute A regardless of whether a branch B exists); in some embodiments, B (execute B regardless of whether a branch A exists); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed). The same applies when there are more branches such as A, B, and C.

[0050] The prefixes "first," "second," etc., used in the embodiments of this disclosure are merely for distinguishing different descriptive objects and do not impose restrictions on the position, order, priority, quantity, or content of the descriptive objects. The description of the descriptive objects is found in the claims or the context of the embodiments, and the use of prefixes should not constitute unnecessary restrictions. For example, if the descriptive object is a "field," the ordinal numbers preceding "field" in "first field" and "second field" do not restrict the position or order of the "fields." "First" and "second" do not restrict whether the "fields" they modify are in the same message, nor do they restrict the order of "first field" and "second field." Similarly, if the descriptive object is a "level," the ordinal numbers preceding "level" in "first level" and "second level" do not restrict the priority between "levels." Furthermore, the number of descriptive objects is not limited by ordinal numbers and can be one or more. For example, in "first device," the number of "devices" can be one or more. Furthermore, the objects modified by different prefixes can be the same or different. For example, if the object being described is "device", then "first device" and "second device" can be the same device or different devices, and their types can be the same or different. Similarly, if the object being described is "information", then "first information" and "second information" can be the same information or different information, and their content can be the same or different.

[0051] In some embodiments, “including A,” “containing A,” “for indicating A,” and “carrying A” can be interpreted as directly carrying A or indirectly indicating A.

[0052] In some embodiments, terms such as "time / frequency" and "time-frequency domain" refer to the time domain and / or frequency domain.

[0053] In some embodiments, terms such as “in response to…”, “in response to determining…”, “in the case of…”, “when…”, “when…”, “if…”, etc. can be used interchangeably. These descriptions all refer to the device making a corresponding action under certain objective circumstances. They do not necessarily limit the time, nor do they require the device to make a judgment action when implementing it, nor do they mean that there must be other limitations.

[0054] In some embodiments, the terms “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 lower than,” and “above” can be used interchangeably, as can the terms “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”.

[0055] In some embodiments, devices, etc., may be interpreted as physical or virtual, and their names are not limited to those described in the embodiments. Terms such as “device,” “equipment,” “circuit,” “network element,” “network function,” “network device,” “function,” “node,” “unit,” “section,” “system,” “network,” “chip,” “chip system,” “entity,” and “subject” can be used interchangeably.

[0056] In some embodiments, "network" can be interpreted as devices included in a network (e.g., access network devices, core network devices, etc.).

[0057] 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 and / or reception point (TRP)," "panel," "antenna panel," "antenna array," "cell," "macro cell," "small cell," "femto cell," "pico cell," "sector," "cell group," "serving cell," "carrier," "component carrier," and "bandwidth part (BWP)" can be used interchangeably.

[0058] 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 subscriberstation, access terminal, mobile terminal, wireless terminal, remote terminal, handset, user agent, mobile client, and client can be used interchangeably.

[0059] In some embodiments, access network devices, core network devices, or network devices can be replaced by terminals. For example, embodiments of this disclosure can also be applied to structures where communication between access network devices, core network devices, or network devices and terminals is replaced by communication between multiple terminals (e.g., device-to-device (D2D), vehicle-to-everything (V2X), etc.). In this case, the structure can also be configured such that the terminal has all or part of the functions of the access network device. Furthermore, terms such as "uplink" and "downlink" can be replaced with terms corresponding to communication between terminals (e.g., "sidelink"). For example, uplink channel, downlink channel, etc., can be replaced with sidelink channel, and uplink link, downlink, etc., can be replaced with sidelink link.

[0060] 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, core network device, or network device may also be configured to have all or some of the functions of the terminal.

[0061] In some embodiments, the acquisition of data, information, etc., may comply with the laws and regulations of the country where the location is situated.

[0062] In some embodiments, data, information, etc., may be obtained with the user's consent.

[0063] Furthermore, each element, each row, or each column in the table of this disclosure can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and any combination of any element, any row, or any column can also be implemented as an independent embodiment.

[0064] Figure 1A This is a schematic diagram of a communication system architecture shown according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0065] like Figure 1A As shown, the communication system 100 includes a terminal 101 and a network device 102.

[0066] In some embodiments, terminal 101 includes, for example, at least one of the following: mobile phone, wearable device, Internet of Things device, car with communication function, smart car, tablet computer, computer with wireless transceiver function, virtual reality (VR) terminal device, augmented reality (AR) terminal device, wireless terminal device in industrial control, wireless terminal device in self-driving, wireless terminal device in remote medical surgery, wireless terminal device in smart grid, wireless terminal device in transportation safety, wireless terminal device in smart city, and wireless terminal device in smart home, but is not limited thereto.

[0067] In some embodiments, network device 102 may include at least one of access network device and core network device.

[0068] In some embodiments, the access network device is, for example, a node or device that connects a terminal to a wireless network. The access network device may include at least one of the following in a 5G communication system: evolved Node B (eNB), next-generation eNB (ng-eNB), next-generation Node B (gNB), node B (NB), home node B (HNB), home evolved node B (HeNB), wireless backhaul device, radio network controller (RNC), base station controller (BSC), base transceiver station (BTS), base band unit (BBU), mobile switching center, base station in a 6G communication system, open RAN, cloud RAN, base station in other communication systems, and access node in a Wi-Fi system, but is not limited thereto.

[0069] In some embodiments, the technical solutions of this disclosure can be applied to the Open RAN architecture. In this case, the interfaces between or within access network devices involved in the embodiments of this disclosure can be transformed into internal interfaces of Open RAN. The processes and information interactions between these internal interfaces can be implemented by software or programs.

[0070] In some embodiments, the access network device may be composed of a central unit (CU) and a distributed unit (DU). The CU may also be called a control unit. The CU-DU structure can separate the protocol layer of the access network device. Some of the protocol layer functions are centrally controlled by the CU, while the remaining part or all of the protocol layer functions are distributed in the DU and centrally controlled by the CU. However, this is not the only possibility.

[0071] In some embodiments, a core network device may be a single device comprising one or more network elements, or it may be multiple devices or a group of devices, each comprising all or part of the aforementioned one or more network elements. Network elements 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), or a Next Generation Core (NGC).

[0072] It is understood that the communication system described in this disclosure is for the purpose of more clearly illustrating the technical solutions of this disclosure, and does not constitute a limitation on the technical solutions proposed in this disclosure. As those skilled in the art will know, with the evolution of system architecture and the emergence of new business scenarios, the technical solutions proposed in this disclosure are also applicable to similar technical problems.

[0073] The following embodiments of this disclosure can be applied to Figure 1A The communication system 100 shown, or a part thereof, but not limited to it. Figure 1A The entities shown are illustrative; a communication system may include... Figure 1A All or part of the main body, or may include Figure 1A Other entities besides the main body, the number and form of each entity are arbitrary, each entity can be physical or virtual, the connection relationship between the entities is illustrative, the entities can be unconnected or connected, and the connection can be in any way, it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection, it can be a wired connection or a wireless connection.

[0074] The embodiments disclosed herein 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), 6th generation mobile communication system (6G), 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 802.20, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth (a 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, systems utilizing other communication methods, and next-generation systems built upon them, etc. Furthermore, multiple systems can be combined (e.g., a combination of LTE or LTE-A with 5G).

[0075] Currently, with people's pursuit of speed, latency, high-speed mobility, and energy efficiency, as well as the diversity and complexity of services in future life, the 3GPP international standards organization has begun developing 5G. The main application scenarios for 5G are: Enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB), Ultra-Reliable and Low-Latency Communications (URLLC), and Massive Machine-Type Communications (mMTC). eMBB still aims to provide users with multimedia content, services, and data, and its demand is growing rapidly. On the other hand, because eMBB may be deployed in different scenarios, such as indoors, urban areas, and rural areas, its capabilities and needs vary considerably, so generalizations cannot be made; a detailed analysis based on the specific deployment scenario is necessary. Typical applications of URLLC include: industrial automation, power automation, remote medical operations (surgery), and traffic safety assurance. Typical characteristics of mMTC include: high connection density, small data volume, latency-insensitive services, low module cost, and long module lifespan.

[0076] Release 15 introduced 5G technology. 5G base stations consume four times the energy of LTE base stations, making network energy saving a crucial means for operators to reduce the cost of operating 5G systems. In Release 16, a wake-up signal (WUS) was introduced to save energy for terminals in connected-mode Radio Resource Control (RRC_CONNECTED) mode. An offset is used to define a WUS duration before the listening phase (onduration) of Connected-mode Discontinuous Reception (C-DRX). During this WUS duration, the WUS signal, i.e., Downlink Control Information (DCI) 2-6, is transmitted, scrambled with a Power Saving Radio Network Temporary Identifier (PS-RNTI), to indicate whether the terminal should wake up to listen to the Physical Downlink Control Channel (PDCCH) during the subsequent UE C-DRX onduration. In Release 17 (R17), a paging wake-up signal (pagingWUS) was introduced to conserve power for terminals in RRC idle (RRC_IDLE) / RRC inactive (RRC_INACTIVE) states. This paging WUS, or Paging Early Indication (PEI), is sent at a certain point before the paging occasion (PO) to indicate whether the terminal is listening for paging scheduling information at that PO. The PEI is DCI 2-7, scrambled using PEI-RNTI.

[0077] In some embodiments, network energy saving is addressed to reduce network power consumption. When the network enters Network Energy Saving mode (NES mode), cells periodically refrain from transmitting and / or receiving at certain intervals, i.e., cell DTX / DRX. DTX stands for Discontinuous Transmission, and DRX stands for Discontinuous Reception. However, current standards agree that the Master Information Block (MIB), System Information Block (SIB), paging, and Random Access Channel (RACH) can be transmitted and received. The four currently supported NES functions are as follows, and are specified separately in the standard: Secondary cells without synchronization signal blocks (SSB-less SCell) cell DTX / DRX Antenna port adaptation Physical Downlink Shared Channel Transmission Power Adaptation (PDSCH) In some embodiments, during the network energy saving research phase (Study Item, SI), some companies have proposed the concept of SSB / SIB1-less cells. Here, SIB1 stands for System Information Block 1. Figure 1B This is a schematic diagram illustrating the implementation process of an SSB / SIB1-less cell according to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure. (See also...) Figure 1BSSB / SIB1-less cells do not transmit SSB, SIB1, other SIBs, or paging, but can initiate RACH procedures to other SSB / SIB1-less cells. SSB / SIB1-less cells do not transmit SSB; SIB1 is broadcast through an associated anchor cell. Furthermore, the deployment of SSB / SIB1-less cells makes network deployment more flexible because they do not change network coverage, provide data services, and expand system capacity. Therefore, SSB / SIB1-less cells can be deployed quickly, used quickly, deployed flexibly, and enabled on demand—essentially "plug and play"—improving the flexibility and timeliness of network deployment.

[0078] In some embodiments, for NES, SSB-less SCells in inter-band carrier aggregation (Inter-band CA) scenarios are already supported. SSB-less SCells do not transmit SSBs; the terminal achieves time-frequency synchronization on the SCell through the SSB of the primary cell (PCell). Layer 1 / L3 measurement and secondary cell (SCell) activation are also supported. However, SSB-less SCells under Inter-band CA have many limitations, such as the PCell and SCell being co-located and operating in FR1. FR2 and non-co-located scenarios are not supported. R19 NES attempts to support FR2 and non-co-located scenarios. On-demand SSB (OD-SSB) transmission can be used as an enhancement to SSB transmission for scenarios not covered by SSB-less operation, to achieve network element gain and ensure appropriate / enhanced SCell functions, including time / frequency synchronization, L1 / L3 measurement, and SCell activation. If a UE needs to obtain an SSB for an on-demand SSB SCell, it can use the UL WUS (wake-up signal) to request an SSB from the on-demand SSB SCell. Another possible implementation is that the network device triggers SSB transmission on the SCell based on its implementation. For example, if the network device needs to obtain the RRM measurement report for that SCell, it needs to notify the UE via an indication message. Currently, according to RAN1 conclusions, on-demand SSB is applicable to the following scenarios.

[0079] Scenario 1: A Scell ​​has been added but not yet activated. Scenario 2: During SCell activation Figure 1CA schematic diagram of OD-SSB transmission in an exemplary embodiment is shown. See also... Figure 1C As shown, OD-SSB supports two cases: case 1 is that the SCell does not always transmit SSB (Always-on SSB, AO-SSB) but has OD-SSB. Case 2 is that the SCell has both AO-SSB and OD-SSB. Network devices activate OD-SSB to activate or deactivate the transmission of OD-SSB on a SCell via Medium Access Control Control Element (MAC CE) or Radio Resource Control (RRC) signaling. Network devices can also activate OD-SSB to dynamically adjust the OD-SSB transmission parameters on a SCell (such as SSB period, number of SSB transmission bursts, SSB location, etc.) via OD-SSB activation to activate MAC CE. One OD-SSB configuration is associated with one index, and a maximum of 16 OD-SSB configurations are supported. The OD-SSB activation / deactivation MAC CE contains one or more indices. A SCell that has activated OD-SSB transmission has an associated index. The OD-SSB transmission parameters can be changed by changing the index associated with a SCell that has activated OD-SSB transmission through the OD-SSB activation / deactivation MAC CE.

[0080] The current SSB configuration includes a parameter for the transmission position of the on-demand SSB (od-ssb-PositionsInBurst), which indicates the position of the SSB. The value of this parameter is a bitmap.

[0081] The following is the configuration information for OD-SSB (OD-SSB-config).

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[0084] In some embodiments, the SSB Measurement Timing Configuration (SMTC) is primarily used for measurement. NR measurements require alignment of the SSBs of the serving cell and neighboring cells, and the SMTC is used for this purpose. SMTC is configured for both intra-frequency and inter-frequency measurements. The SMTC defines the duration and period that can be used to limit UE measurements to specific resources. During the SMTC period, the UE will perform radio link monitoring / radio resource management measurements on the configured SSBs.

[0085] In some embodiments, a single SCell can be associated with a maximum of 16 OD-SSB configurations, with at most one OD-SSB configuration being active. Each OD-SSB configuration corresponds to one SMTC, and if the active OD-SSB configuration changes, the corresponding SMTC must also be changed. Therefore, OD-SSB introduces a maximum of 16 SMTCs.

[0086] In some embodiments, NES also supports adaptive synchronization signal block (SSB adaptation). SSB adaptation refers to the ability to dynamically adjust the transmission period of an SSB (e.g., AO-SSB) via DCI2-9. An AO-SSB must exist on the SCell of the SSB adaptation. When the SSB adaptation dynamically adjusts the SSB period, the SMTC used for measurement also needs to be changed accordingly. SSB adaptation can dynamically adjust a maximum of two periods; therefore, SSB adaptation introduces a maximum of two SMTCs.

[0087] In this context, the SMTC corresponding to OD-SSB and SSB adaptation is configured in the measurement object (MO). The MO is currently configured at the frequency level and is used to measure the local cell and / or neighboring cells at this frequency. The MO carries many measurement parameters, such as the SMTC.

[0088] The following is the configuration information for MO.

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[0091] In some embodiments, SSB measurement information (SSB-ToMeasure) is used to indicate the SSBburst that needs to be measured within the SMTC. The configuration granularity of SSB-ToMeasure is per MO (measurement object).

[0092] The information for SSB-ToMeasure is as follows: The set of SS blocks to be measured wthin the SMTC measurementduraion.The first / leftmost bit corresponds to SS / PBCH block index 0, the second bit coresponds to SS / PBCH block index 1, and so on. Value 0 in the bitmap indicates that the corresponding SS / PBCH block is noto be measuredwhile value 1 indicates that the corresponding SS / PBCH block is to bemeasured (see TS 38.215 [9]) when the field is not configured the UE measureson all SS bloks.Regardless of the value of this field,SS / PBCH blocks outside of the applicable smtc are not to be measured. See TS 38.215 [9] Clause 5.1.1. (The set of SS blocks to be measured refers to the set of SS / PBCH blocks that need to be measured within the SMTC measurement period. The first / leftmost bit in the bitmap corresponds to SS / PBCH block index 0, the second bit corresponds to index 1, and so on. A value of 0 in the bitmap indicates that the corresponding SS / PBCH block will not be measured, and a value of 1 indicates that the corresponding SS / PBCH block needs to be measured (see TS 38.215). If this field is not configured, the UE will measure all SS blocks. Regardless of the value of this field, SS / PBCH blocks outside the SMTC effective window should not be measured. For details, see Clause 5.1.1 of TS 38.215) In some embodiments, if the active OD-SSB configuration changes, such as if SSB-position inburst changes, and SSB-ToMeasure does not change accordingly, it is easy for the two parameters to become mismatched. For example, SSB-PositionsInBurst indicates that there is an SSB, but SSB-ToMeasure indicates that it is not measured, which will reduce the measurement of SSB. Or, SSB-PositionsInBurst indicates that there is no SSB, but SSB-ToMeasure indicates that it is measured, which will cause unnecessary measurements.

[0093] In implementing the embodiments of this disclosure, it was found that the essential reason for the above-mentioned problem is that the granularity of SSB-ToMeasure is MO, but the granularity of SSB-positioninburst is OD-SSB configuration.

[0094] In view of this, this disclosure provides an SSB measurement configuration method to realize SSB measurement configuration and solve the problem of granularity mismatch between SSB-ToMeasure and SSB-PositionsInBurst.

[0095] Figure 2A This is an interactive schematic diagram illustrating an SSB measurement configuration method according to an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 2A As shown, this disclosure relates to an SSB measurement configuration method for a communication system 100, the method comprising: Step S2101: The network device sends the first information to the terminal.

[0096] In some embodiments, the terminal receives first information sent by the network device.

[0097] In some embodiments, the first information is used to configure the SSB.

[0098] In some embodiments, the first information is used to configure the transmission information of the SSB.

[0099] In an exemplary embodiment, the transmission information of the SSB includes one or more of the following: transmission location, transmission period, etc.

[0100] In an exemplary embodiment, the first information includes at least one of the following: OD-SSB-config and Adapt-SSB-BurstPeriodicity.

[0101] In some embodiments, the first information includes measurement parameters. These measurement parameters are used to configure the measurement information for the SSB.

[0102] In some embodiments, the measurement parameters are used to configure the measurement location of the SSB within the SMTC. The measurement location of the SSB within the SMTC includes the measurement location of the SSB that needs to be measured, or it may also include the measurement location of the SSB that does not need to be measured.

[0103] In the exemplary embodiment, the measurement parameter is SSB-ToMeasure.

[0104] In some embodiments, the measurement parameters are bitmaps. The bitmap includes one or more indicator bits. The value of each indicator bit includes a first value or a second value. In other words, the bitmap includes a first value and a second value. The first value in the bitmap is used to indicate the measurement location of the SSB that needs to be measured. The second value in the bitmap is used to indicate the measurement location of the SSB that does not need to be measured.

[0105] In some embodiments, the first information is used to configure the transmission information of the SSB and includes measurement parameters, wherein the measurement parameters and the transmission information are configured at the same granularity.

[0106] In some embodiments, the first information is used to configure the transmission information of the OD-SSB.

[0107] In an exemplary embodiment, the first information includes OD-SSB-config. OD-SSB-config is used to configure the transmission information of OD-SSB.

[0108] In some embodiments, the first information includes measurement parameters for OD-SSB and / or AO-SSB measurements.

[0109] In some embodiments, the first information includes measurement parameters for OD-SSB measurement. These measurement parameters are used to configure the measurement location of OD-SSB within the SMTC.

[0110] In an exemplary embodiment, when an AO-SSB is not configured but an OD-SSB is configured, the first information includes measurement parameters for OD-SSB measurement. These measurement parameters are used to configure the measurement location of the OD-SSB within the SMTC.

[0111] In some embodiments, the first information includes measurement parameters for AO-SSB measurement. These measurement parameters are used to configure the corresponding measurement location of the AO-SSB within the SMTC.

[0112] In some embodiments, the first information includes measurement parameters for OD-SSB and AO-SSB measurements. These measurement parameters are used to configure the corresponding measurement locations of OD-SSB and / or AO-SSB within the SMTC.

[0113] In an exemplary embodiment, when AO-SSB and OD-SSB are configured, the first information includes measurement parameters for OD-SSB and / or AO-SSB measurements. These measurement parameters are used to configure the corresponding measurement locations of OD-SSB and / or AO-SSB within the SMTC.

[0114] In some embodiments, the OD-SSB transmission information includes the OD-SSB transmission location. First information is used to configure an indication of the OD-SSB transmission location.

[0115] In an exemplary embodiment, the first information is used to configure od-ssb-PositionsInBurst.

[0116] In some embodiments, od-ssb-PositionsInBurst is a bitmap. The bitmap includes one or more indicator bits. The value of each indicator bit includes a first value or a second value. In other words, the bitmap includes a first value and a second value. The first value in the bitmap is used to indicate that the SSB corresponding to the indicator bit is being sent. The second value in the bitmap is used to indicate that the SSB corresponding to the indicator bit is not being sent.

[0117] In some embodiments, od-ssb-PositionsInBurst corresponds to the measurement parameter (SSB-ToMeasure).

[0118] In the exemplary embodiment, the correspondence between od-ssb-PositionsInBurst and SSB-ToMeasure indicates that there is a correspondence between the transmission position of OD-SSB and the corresponding measurement position of SSB within SMTC.

[0119] In some embodiments, a correspondence exists between the OD-SSB transmission location and the corresponding measurement location of the SSB within the SMTC, indicating that the measurement location of the SSB within the SMTC changes as the OD-SSB transmission location changes. For example, when the activated OD-SSB configuration changes, the corresponding SSB-ToMeasure also changes. The corresponding SSB-ToMeasure is used depending on which OD-SSB configuration is activated.

[0120] In an exemplary embodiment, the first information is OD-SSB-config, in which measurement parameters are introduced. These measurement parameters are used to configure the SSB-ToMeasure corresponding to the OD-SSB-config.

[0121] In the example below, the first piece of information is OD-SSB-config. The OD-SSB-config includes parameters for configuring SSB-ToMeasure. When the active OD-SSB configuration changes, the corresponding SSB-ToMeasure also changes. Use the corresponding SSB-ToMeasure for the active OD-SSB configuration.

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[0124] In some embodiments, the first information is used to configure the transmission information for SSB adaptation.

[0125] In an exemplary embodiment, the first information is Adapt-SSB-BurstPeriodicity. Adapt-SSB-BurstPeriodicity is used to configure the transmission information of SSB adaptation.

[0126] In some embodiments, the first information includes measurement parameters for the adapted SSB measurement. These measurement parameters are used to configure the measurement location of the adapted SSB within the SMTC.

[0127] In some embodiments, Adapt-SSB-BurstPeriodicity includes measurement parameters, including SSB-ToMeasure.

[0128] In some embodiments, the adapted SSB is a dynamically adjustable SSB. In an exemplary embodiment, the adapted SSB refers to an SSB that can be dynamically adjusted via DCI2-9.

[0129] In the exemplary embodiment, the adapted SSB is AO-SSB.

[0130] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate the transmission cycle of the adapted SSB.

[0131] In some embodiments, the transmission period of the adapted SSB corresponds to the measurement parameters.

[0132] In an exemplary embodiment, the correspondence between the transmission period of the adapted SSB and the measurement parameters indicates that there is a correspondence between the transmission period of the adapted SSB and the corresponding measurement position of the SSB within the SMTC.

[0133] In some embodiments, there is a correspondence between the transmission period of the adapted SSB and the corresponding measurement position of the SSB within the SMTC, indicating that the corresponding measurement position of the SSB within the SMTC changes with the transmission period of the adapted SSB.

[0134] In an exemplary embodiment, the first information is Adapt-SSB-BurstPeriodicity, in which measurement parameters are introduced. These measurement parameters are used to configure the SSB-ToMeasure corresponding to the Adapt-SSB-BurstPeriodicity.

[0135] In the example below, the first piece of information is `Adapt-SSB-BurstPeriodicity`. Within `Adapt-SSB-BurstPeriodicity`, measurement parameters for configuring `SSB-ToMeasure` are introduced. These parameters are used to configure the `SSB-tomeasure` corresponding to this `Adapt-SSB-BurstPeriodicity`. These measurement parameters are used to measure the adapted SSB. When the adapted SSB period changes, the corresponding `SSB-ToMeasure` also changes.

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[0139] In some embodiments, if an arrow in the interaction diagram representing the sending of information, signaling, etc. from one subject to another passes through other subjects, it can be interpreted as the information being forwarded from one subject to another via other subjects, or it can be interpreted as the information being sent from one subject to another without passing through other subjects.

[0140] In some embodiments, the steps and their optional implementations in other embodiments described before or after this embodiment, as well as other related parts in the specification, can be referred to, and will not be repeated here.

[0141] Figure 2B This is an interactive schematic diagram illustrating an SSB measurement configuration method according to an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 2B As shown, this disclosure relates to an SSB measurement configuration method for a communication system 100, the method comprising: Step S2201: The network device sends the first information to the terminal.

[0142] In some embodiments, the terminal receives first information sent by the network device.

[0143] In some embodiments, the first information is used to configure the SSB.

[0144] In some embodiments, the first information is used to configure the transmission information of the SSB.

[0145] In an exemplary embodiment, the transmission information of the SSB includes one or more of the following: transmission location, transmission period, etc.

[0146] In an exemplary embodiment, the first information includes at least one of the following: OD-SSB-config and Adapt-SSB-BurstPeriodicity.

[0147] In some embodiments, the first information is used to configure the transmission information of the OD-SSB.

[0148] The OD-SSB transmission information includes od-ssb-PositionsInBurst, which indicates the transmission location of the OD-SSB.

[0149] In an exemplary embodiment, the first information is OD-SSB-config. OD-SSB-config is used to configure the transmission information of OD-SSB and / or AO-SSB.

[0150] In some embodiments, od-ssb-PositionsInBurst takes the value of a bitmap. The bitmap includes one or more indicator bits. The indicator bit is set to a first value to indicate that the SSB corresponding to the indicator bit is being sent. The indicator bit is set to a second value to indicate that the SSB corresponding to the indicator bit is not being sent.

[0151] In some embodiments, the first information is used to configure the transmission information of the adapted SSB.

[0152] In some embodiments, the transmission information of the adaptive SSB includes the transmission period of the adaptive SSB.

[0153] In the exemplary embodiment, the adapted SSB is AO-SSB.

[0154] In step S2202, the network device sends the second information to the terminal.

[0155] In some embodiments, the second information is used for the measurement of SSB.

[0156] In some embodiments, the second information includes at least one of SMTC and measurement parameters. The measurement parameters are used to configure the measurement information for the SSB.

[0157] In some embodiments, the measurement parameters are used to configure the measurement location of the SSB within the SMTC.

[0158] In the exemplary embodiment, the measurement parameter is SSB-ToMeasure.

[0159] In some embodiments, the measurement parameter is taken as a bitmap. The bitmap includes one or more indicator bits. The value of each indicator bit includes a first value or a second value. In other words, the bitmap includes a first value and a second value. The first value in the bitmap is used to indicate the measurement location of the SSB that needs to be measured. The second value in the bitmap is used to indicate the measurement location of the SSB that does not need to be measured.

[0160] In some embodiments, the second information includes SMTC and SSB-ToMeasure. There is a one-to-one correspondence between SMTC and SSB-ToMeasure.

[0161] In some embodiments, a one-to-one correspondence between SMTC and SSB-ToMeasure indicates that when SMTC changes, the measurement position of SSB within SMTC changes with the change of SMTC. In some embodiments, there is a correspondence between the first information and the second information. If the first information changes, causing a change in the measured SMTC, the SSB-ToMeasure will also change accordingly.

[0162] In some embodiments, if the first information includes OD-SSB-config, a change in the OD-SSB activated by OD-SSB-config causes a change in the measured SMTC, and SSB-ToMeasure changes accordingly.

[0163] In some embodiments, the od-ssb-PositionsInBurst in the first information corresponds to the second information.

[0164] In the exemplary embodiment, there is a correspondence between od-ssb-PositionsInBurst, SMTC, and SSB-ToMeasure. If od-ssb-PositionsInBurst changes, causing a change in the measured SMTC, SSB-ToMeasure will also change accordingly.

[0165] In some embodiments, the first information may include Adapt-SSB-BurstPeriodicity. The first information is used to indicate the transmission period of the adapted SSB.

[0166] In the exemplary embodiment, there is a correspondence between ssb-Periodicity, SMTC, and SSB-ToMeasure in Adapt-SSB-BurstPeriodicity. If ssb-Periodicity in Adapt-SSB-BurstPeriodicity changes, causing a change in the measured SMTC, SSB-ToMeasure will also change accordingly.

[0167] In some embodiments, the following example represents the configuration information for the second information. The second information is the SMTC list introduced by OD-SSB-config and / or SSB adaptation. For example, SSB-MTC6List-r19 and SSB-MTC-SSBAdapt-r19.

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[0172] The SSB measurement configuration method disclosed in this embodiment may include at least one of steps S2201 to S2202. For example, step S2202 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, but is not limited thereto.

[0173] In some embodiments, step S2201 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0174] In some embodiments, if an arrow in the interaction diagram representing the sending of information, signaling, etc. from one subject to another passes through other subjects, it can be interpreted as the information being forwarded from one subject to another via other subjects, or it can be interpreted as the information being sent from one subject to another without passing through other subjects.

[0175] In some embodiments, the steps and their optional implementations in other embodiments described before or after this embodiment, as well as other related parts in the specification, can be referred to, and will not be repeated here.

[0176] This disclosure provides an SSB measurement configuration method that solves the problem of mismatched granularity between SSB-tomeasure and SSB-positioninburst.

[0177] In an SSB measurement configuration method provided in this embodiment, a first parameter is introduced into the OD-SSB-config, which is used to configure the SSB-tomeasure corresponding to the OD-SSB-config.

[0178] In the exemplary embodiment: the first parameter is SSB-ToMeasure. This first parameter is configured in the OD-SSB-config and is used to measure OD-SSB and / or AO-SSB. For example, in case 1 (no AO-SSB, only OD-SSB), this first parameter is used to measure OD-SSB. In case 2 (both AO-SSB and OD-SSB are present), this first parameter is used to measure OD-SSB and / or AO-SSB. The specific modification is as follows: When the activated OD-SSB configuration changes, the corresponding SSB-ToMeasure also changes. The corresponding SSB-ToMeasure is used depending on which OD-SSB configuration is activated.

[0179] In a communication method provided by an embodiment of this disclosure: a second parameter is introduced into Adapt-SSB-BurstPeriodicity, which is used to configure the SSB-tomeasure corresponding to Adapt-SSB-BurstPeriodicity.

[0180] In the exemplary embodiment, the second parameter is SSB-ToMeasure. This second parameter is configured in Adapt-SSB-BurstPeriodicity and is used to measure AO-SSB. The specific modification is as follows: When the SSB adapted period changes, the corresponding SSB-ToMeasure also changes.

[0181] In a communication method provided in this embodiment, a third parameter is defined, which has a one-to-one correspondence with an SMTC. The third parameter corresponding to the SMTC is used.

[0182] Example: This third parameter is SSB-ToMeasure. This third parameter has a one-to-one correspondence with SMTC. If the OD-SSB activation configuration changes, causing a change in the measured SMTC, SSB-ToMeasure will also change accordingly. If the SSB adaptation's SSB cycle changes, causing a change in the measured SMTC, SSB-ToMeasure will also change accordingly. Specific modifications are as follows, specifically in the SMTClists introduced by OD-SSB and SSB adaptation: SSB-MTC6List-r19 and SSB-MTC-SSBAdapt-r19.

[0183] In some embodiments, the steps and their optional implementations in other embodiments described before or after this embodiment, as well as other related parts in the specification, can be referred to, and will not be repeated here.

[0184] In some embodiments, if an arrow in the interaction diagram representing the sending of information, signaling, etc. from one subject to another passes through other subjects, it can be interpreted as the information being forwarded from one subject to another via other subjects, or it can be interpreted as the information being sent from one subject to another without passing through other subjects.

[0185] In some embodiments, the steps and their optional implementations in other embodiments described before or after this embodiment, as well as other related parts in the specification, can be referred to, and will not be repeated here.

[0186] This disclosure also proposes an apparatus (also referred to as an SSB measurement and configuration device, communication device, etc.) for implementing any of the above methods. For example, an apparatus is proposed that includes units or modules for implementing the steps performed by the terminal in any of the above methods. Furthermore, another apparatus is proposed that includes units or modules for implementing the steps performed by network devices (e.g., access network devices, core network functional nodes, core network devices, etc.) in any of the above methods.

[0187] It should be understood that the division of units or modules in the above device is only a logical functional division. In actual implementation, they can be fully or partially integrated into a single physical entity, or they can be physically separated. Furthermore, the units or modules in the device can be implemented by a processor calling software: for example, the device includes a processor connected to a memory containing instructions. The processor calls the instructions stored in the memory to implement any of the above methods or to implement the functions of the units or modules in the above device. The processor can be, for example, a general-purpose processor, such as a Central Processing Unit (CPU) or a microprocessor, and the memory can be internal or external to the device. Alternatively, the units or modules in the device can be implemented in the form of hardware circuits. The functionality of some or all of the units or modules can be achieved through the design of these hardware circuits, which can be understood as one or more processors. For example, in one implementation, the hardware circuit is an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), and the functionality of some or all of the units or modules is achieved through the design of the logical relationships between the components within the circuit. In another implementation, the hardware circuit can be implemented using a programmable logic device (PLD), such as a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), which can include a large number of logic gates. The connection relationships between the logic gates are configured through configuration files, thereby achieving the functionality of some or all of the units or modules. All units or modules of the above device can be implemented entirely through processor-called software, entirely through hardware circuits, or partially through processor-called software with the remaining parts implemented through hardware circuits.

[0188] In this embodiment, the processor is a circuit with signal processing capabilities. In one implementation, the processor can be a circuit with instruction read and execute 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 relationships of hardware circuits. The logical relationships of the aforementioned hardware circuits are fixed or reconfigurable. For example, the processor is a hardware circuit implemented using 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 and configuring the hardware circuit 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. Furthermore, it can also be a hardware circuit designed for artificial intelligence, which can be understood as an ASIC, such as a Neural Network Processing Unit (NPU), a Tensor Processing Unit (TPU), or a Deep Learning Processing Unit (DPU).

[0189] Figure 3A This is a schematic diagram of the terminal structure proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. Terminal 5100 is used to execute any of the above methods. Terminal 5100 may also be referred to as an SSB measurement and configuration device.

[0190] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3A As shown, terminal 5100 may include at least one of the following: transceiver module 5101, processing module 5102, etc.

[0191] In some embodiments, the transceiver module 5101 is used to perform step S2101. Optionally, the transceiver module is used to perform at least one of the communication steps (such as step S2101, step S2201, but not limited thereto) performed by the terminal in any of the above methods, which will not be described in detail here. Optionally, the processing module is used to perform other steps performed by the terminal 101 in any of the above methods, which will not be described in detail here.

[0192] Figure 3BThis is a schematic diagram of the network device proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. Network device 5200 is used to perform any of the above methods. Network device 5200 may also be referred to as an SSB measurement and configuration device.

[0193] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3B As shown, network device 5200 may include at least one of the following: transceiver module 5201, processing module 5202, etc.

[0194] In some embodiments, the transceiver module 5201 is used to perform step S2101. Optionally, the transceiver module is used to perform at least one of the communication steps (such as step S2101, step S2201, but not limited thereto) performed by the network device in any of the above methods, which will not be elaborated here. Optionally, the processing module is used to perform at least one of the other steps performed by the network device in any of the above methods, which will not be elaborated here.

[0195] Figure 4A This is a schematic diagram of the SSB measurement and configuration device proposed in this embodiment. The SSB measurement and configuration device 6100 can be a network device (e.g., access network device, core network device, etc.), a terminal (e.g., user equipment, etc.), a chip, chip system, or processor that supports the network device in implementing any of the above methods, or a chip, chip system, or processor that supports the terminal in implementing any of the above methods. The SSB measurement and configuration device 6100 can be used to implement the methods described in the above method embodiments; please refer to the description in the above method embodiments for details.

[0196] like Figure 4A As shown, the SSB measurement configuration device 6100 is used to execute any of the above methods. In some embodiments, the SSB measurement configuration device 6100 includes one or more processors 6101. The processor 6101 may be a general-purpose processor or a dedicated processor, such as a baseband processor or a central processing unit. The baseband processor may be used to process communication protocols and communication data, and the central processing unit may be used to control communication devices (e.g., base stations, baseband chips, terminal devices, terminal device chips, DUs or CUs, etc.), execute programs, and process program data. Optionally, the SSB measurement configuration device 6100 is used to execute any of the above methods. Optionally, one or more processors 6101 are used to invoke instructions to cause the SSB measurement configuration device 6100 to execute any of the above methods.

[0197] In some embodiments, the SSB measurement configuration device 6100 further includes one or more transceivers 6102. When the SSB measurement configuration device 6100 includes one or more transceivers 6102, the transceivers 6102 perform at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above method (e.g., step S2101, but not limited thereto), and the processor 6101 performs other steps. In optional embodiments, the transceivers may include receivers and / or transmitters, which may be separate or integrated. Optionally, the terms transceiver, transceiver unit, transceiver, transceiver circuit, interface circuit, interface, etc., can be used interchangeably; the terms transmitter, transmitting unit, transmitter, transmitting circuit, etc., can be used interchangeably; the terms receiver, receiving unit, receiver, receiving circuit, etc., can be used interchangeably.

[0198] In some embodiments, the SSB measurement configuration device 6100 further includes one or more memories 6103 for storing data and / or instructions. Optionally, one or more processors 6101 are used to invoke instructions stored in the memory 6103 to cause the SSB measurement configuration device 6100 to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, all or part of the memory 6103 may also be located outside the SSB measurement configuration device 6100. In an optional embodiment, the SSB measurement configuration device 6100 may include one or more interface circuits 6104. Optionally, the interface circuit 6104 is connected to the memory 6103 and can be used to receive data and / or instructions from the memory 6103 or other devices, and can be used to send data and / or instructions to the memory 6103 or other devices. For example, the interface circuit 6104 can read data and / or instructions stored in the memory 6103 and send the data and / or instructions to the processor 6101.

[0199] The SSB measurement and configuration device 6100 described in the above embodiments can be a network device or a terminal, but the scope of the SSB measurement and configuration device 6100 described in this disclosure is not limited thereto, and the structure of the SSB measurement and configuration device 6100 is not limited thereto. Figure 4A The limitations. The SSB measurement configuration device can be a standalone device or part of a larger device. For example, the SSB measurement configuration device can be: (1) a standalone integrated circuit IC, or chip, or chip system or subsystem; (2) a collection of one or more ICs, optionally including storage components for storing data, programs and / or instructions; (3) an ASIC, such as a modem; (4) a module that can be embedded in other devices; (5) a receiver, terminal device, smart terminal device, cellular phone, wireless device, handheld device, mobile unit, vehicle device, network device, cloud device, artificial intelligence device, etc.; (6) others, etc.

[0200] Figure 4B This is a schematic diagram of the chip structure proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. For cases where the SSB measurement configuration device 6100 can be a chip or a chip system, please refer to... Figure 4B The diagram shown is a schematic representation of the structure of chip 6200, but it is not limited to this.

[0201] Chip 6200 includes one or more processors 6201. Chip 6200 is used to perform any of the methods described above.

[0202] In some embodiments, chip 6200 further includes one or more interface circuits 6202. Optionally, terms such as interface circuit, interface, and transceiver pin can be used interchangeably. In some embodiments, chip 6200 further includes one or more memories 6203 for storing data and / or instructions. Optionally, all or part of the memories 6203 may be located outside of chip 6200. Optionally, interface circuit 6202 is connected to memory 6203, and interface circuit 6202 can be used to receive data and / or instructions from memory 6203 or other devices, and interface circuit 6202 can be used to send data and / or instructions to memory 6203 or other devices. For example, interface circuit 6202 can read data and / or instructions stored in memory 6203 and send the data and / or instructions to processor 6201.

[0203] In some embodiments, the interface circuit 6202 performs at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above method (e.g., step S2101, but not limited thereto). The interface circuit 6202 performing the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above method refers, for example, to the interface circuit 6202 performing data and / or instruction interaction between the processor 6201, the chip 6200, the memory 6203, or the transceiver device. In some embodiments, the processor 6201 performs other steps.

[0204] The modules and / or devices described in the various embodiments, such as virtual devices, physical devices, and chips, can be combined or separated arbitrarily as needed. Optionally, some or all steps can also be performed collaboratively by multiple modules and / or devices, which is not limited here.

[0205] This disclosure also proposes a storage medium storing instructions that, when executed on an SSB measurement configuration device, cause the SSB measurement configuration device to perform any of the methods described above. Optionally, the storage medium is an electronic storage medium. Optionally, the storage medium is a computer-readable storage medium, but not limited thereto; it may also be a storage medium readable by other devices. Optionally, the storage medium may be a non-transitory storage medium, but not limited thereto; it may also be a temporary storage medium.

[0206] This disclosure also proposes a program product, including a program and / or instructions, which, when executed by the SSB measurement and configuration device, cause the SSB measurement and configuration device to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the program product is a computer program product. Optionally, the program product is stored on the storage medium.

[0207] This disclosure also proposes a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform any of the above methods.

Claims

1. A method for configuring a synchronization signal block (SSB) measurement, characterized in that, The method includes: The network device sends first information to the terminal, wherein the first information is used to configure the transmission information of the SSB.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first information includes measurement parameters, which are used to configure the measurement position of the SSB within the SSB measurement timing configuration SMTC.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: The network device sends a second message to the terminal, the second message including SSB measurement timing configuration SMTC and measurement parameters, the measurement parameters being used to configure the measurement position of the SSB within the SMTC.

4. The method according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The first information includes on-demand SSB configuration information, and the transmission information includes the transmission location of the on-demand SSB.

5. The method according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The first information includes adaptive synchronization signal block (SSB) period configuration information, and the transmission information includes the transmission period of the adaptive SSB.

6. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The measurement parameters include a bitmap, where a first value in the bitmap indicates the measurement location of the SSB that needs to be measured, and a second value in the bitmap indicates the measurement location of the SSB that does not need to be measured.

7. A method for configuring a synchronization signal block (SSB) measurement, characterized in that, The method includes: The terminal receives first information sent by the network device, wherein the first information is used to configure the transmission information of the SSB.

8. The method according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first information includes measurement parameters, which are used to configure the measurement position of the SSB within the SSB measurement timing configuration SMTC.

9. The method according to claim 7, characterized in that, The method further includes: The terminal receives second information sent by the network device. The second information includes SSB measurement timing configuration SMTC and measurement parameters. The measurement parameters are used to configure the measurement position of the SSB within the SMTC.

10. The method according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that, The first information includes on-demand SSB configuration information, and the transmission information includes the transmission location of the on-demand SSB.

11. The method according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that, The first information includes adaptive synchronization signal block (SSB) period configuration information, and the transmission information includes the transmission period of the adaptive SSB.

12. The method according to any one of claims 7 to 11, characterized in that, The measurement parameters include a bitmap, where a first value in the bitmap indicates the measurement location of the SSB that needs to be measured, and a second value in the bitmap indicates the measurement location of the SSB that does not need to be measured.

13. A synchronization signal block (SSB) measurement and configuration device, characterized in that, The SSB measurement configuration device is used to perform the SSB measurement configuration method according to any one of claims 1-6 and 7-12.

14. A communication system, characterized in that, The device includes a terminal and a network device, wherein the network device is configured to implement the SSB measurement configuration method according to any one of claims 1-6, and the terminal is configured to implement the SSB measurement configuration method according to any one of claims 7-12.

15. A storage medium storing instructions, characterized in that, When the instruction is executed on the SSB measurement configuration device, the SSB measurement configuration device performs the SSB measurement configuration method as described in any one of claims 1-6 and 7-12.

16. A program product comprising at least one of a program and instructions, characterized in that, When at least one of the programs or instructions is executed by the SSB measurement configuration device, it implements the steps of the SSB measurement configuration method according to any one of claims 1-6 and 7-12.

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