Information configuration method, communication node and storage medium

Abstract

The invention discloses an information configuration method, a communication node and a storage medium. The information configuration method comprises the following steps: generating at least one piece of OD-SSB configuration information for an SCell of a second communication node; and sending the OD-SSB configuration information to the second communication node through the SCell configuration information, the frequency band configuration information, the special configuration information of the OD-SSB and the special MO configuration in a manner of introducing an independent OD-SSB configuration message or adding an OD-SSB SCell increase and change list field in the RRC reconfiguration information.

Description

An information configuration method, communication node, and storage medium Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of communication technology, such as an information configuration method, a communication node, and a storage medium. Background Technology

[0002] The Synchronization Signal Block (SSB) is a key component of 5G New Radio (5G NR) networks, used for cell search and synchronization. It consists of a Primary Synchronization Signal (PSS) and a Secondary Synchronization Signal (SSS), helping User Equipment (UE) determine cell time and frequency synchronization. The SSB is transmitted at the physical layer, enabling the UE to identify and access the network. In 5G networks, the SSB can be always-on (AO-SSB) or on-demand (OD-SSB), allowing the network to dynamically send SSBs under specific conditions to optimize resource allocation and improve network efficiency. SSB measurements are crucial for cell selection, reselection, and handover decisions, and are used in L1 and L3 Radio Resource Management (RRM) measurements to ensure network performance and quality of service. Within the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), network power efficiency enhancement for SCell applications of OD-SSB can be broadly categorized into two types: Case 1, where always-on SSB is not configured in the SCell; and Case 2, where always-on SSB is configured in the SCell for periodic measurement transmissions. For both cases, how the radio side configures and activates the relevant resources is crucial and requires further investigation. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application provides an information configuration method applied to a first communication node, the method comprising:

[0004] Generate at least one on-demand triggerable synchronization signal block (OD-SSB) configuration information for the secondary cell (SCell) of the second communication node;

[0005] The OD-SSB configuration information is sent to the second communication node by means of SCell configuration information, frequency band configuration information, dedicated OD-SSB configuration information, dedicated MO configuration, introducing a separate OD-SSB configuration message, or adding an OD-SSB SCell add / modify list field in the RRC reconfiguration information.

[0006] This application provides an information configuration method applied to a second communication node, the method comprising:

[0007] Receive at least one OD-SSB configuration information sent by the first communication node in the form of SCell configuration information, frequency band configuration information, dedicated OD-SSB configuration information, dedicated MO configuration, introducing a separate OD-SSB configuration message, or adding an OD-SSB SCell add / modify list field in the RRC reconfiguration information;

[0008] OD-SSB measurements are performed on SCell based on the OD-SSB configuration information.

[0009] This application provides a communication node, including a processor; the processor is used to implement the information configuration method of any embodiment when executing a computer program.

[0010] The application also provides a computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program, which, when executed by a processor, implements the information configuration method of any embodiment.

[0011] Further details regarding the above embodiments and other aspects of this application, as well as their implementations, are provided in the accompanying drawings, detailed description, and claims. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 is a network diagram of a wireless communication system provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0013] Figure 2 is a first flowchart of an information configuration method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0014] Figure 3 is a first schematic diagram of information transmission and reception between communication nodes provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0015] Figure 4 is a second schematic diagram of information transmission and reception between communication nodes provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0016] Figure 5 is a third schematic diagram of information transmission and reception between communication nodes provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0017] Figure 6a is a schematic diagram of 8-bit fixed-format MAC CE indication information provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0018] Figure 6b is a schematic diagram of 32-bit fixed-format MAC CE indication information provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0019] Figure 7a is a first schematic diagram of MAC CE indication information with 8-bit fixed format and extended bits provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0020] Figure 7b is a first schematic diagram of MAC CE indication information with 32-bit fixed format and extended bits provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 8a is a second schematic diagram of MAC CE indication information with 8-bit fixed format and extended bits provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0022] Figure 8b is a second schematic diagram of MAC CE indication information with 32-bit fixed format and extended bits provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 9a is a third schematic diagram of MAC CE indication information with 8-bit fixed format and extended bits provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0024] Figure 9b is a third schematic diagram of MAC CE indication information with 32-bit fixed format and extended bits provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0025] Figure 10a is a fourth schematic diagram of MAC CE indication information with 8-bit fixed format and extended bits provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0026] Figure 10b is a fourth schematic diagram of MAC CE indication information with 32-bit fixed format and extended bits provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0027] Figure 11a is a fifth schematic diagram of MAC CE indication information with 8-bit fixed format and extended bits provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0028] Figure 11b is a fifth schematic diagram of MAC CE indication information with 32-bit fixed format and extended bits provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0029] Figure 12a is a first schematic diagram of MAC CE indication information without a fixed format provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 12b is a second schematic diagram of MAC CE indication information without a fixed format provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0031] Figure 12c is a third schematic diagram of MAC CE indication information without a fixed format provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0032] Figure 12d is a fourth schematic diagram of MAC CE indication information without a fixed format provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0033] Figure 13 is a second flowchart of an information configuration method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0034] Figure 14 is a first structural schematic diagram of an information configuration device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0035] Figure 15 is a schematic diagram of the second structure of an information configuration device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0036] Figure 16 is a schematic diagram of a BS provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0037] Figure 17 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a UE provided in an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0038] It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application. The embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0039] Figure 1 is a network diagram of a wireless communication system provided in an embodiment of this application. As shown in Figure 1, the wireless communication system includes, but is not limited to, a first communication node 10 and a second communication node 20. The first communication node 10 and the second communication node 20 can transmit and receive wireless signals and perform related interactions. It should be noted that in this embodiment, the first communication node 10 is an electronic device on the base station side, and the second communication node 20 is an electronic device on the terminal side.

[0040] In one example, the base station side may include, but is not limited to, the following electronic devices: base station (BS), access point (AP), node B, next-generation node B (gNB), radio network controller (RNC), evolved node B (eNB), base station controller (BSC), base transceiver station (BTS), transceiver function (TF), radio router, radio transceiver, basic service set (BSS), extended service set (ESS), and radio base station (RBS). The terminal side may include, but is not limited to, the following electronic devices: access terminal, user equipment (UE), user unit, user station, mobile station, mobile station, remote station, remote terminal, mobile device, user terminal, wireless communication equipment, user agent, or user equipment. Examples of terminal-side electronic devices include: cellular phones, cordless phones, Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) phones, Wireless Local Loop (WLL) stations, Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), handheld devices with wireless communication capabilities, computing devices or other processing devices connected to a wireless modem, in-vehicle devices, wearable devices, 5G networks, 5G-A or future 5G and above networks, etc., without specific limitations.

[0041] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of this application.

[0042] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this application described herein can be implemented in sequences other than those illustrated or described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "having," and any variations thereof are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products, or apparatus.

[0043] This application provides a method for configuring OD-SSB configuration information and activating / deactivating the Medium Access Control-Control Element (MAC CE) in a secondary cell (SCell) during network energy saving in either a connectionless or connected mode on the terminal side. This method offers the following advantages: it provides a way for the base station to configure and activate network resources, enabling dynamic adjustment of SCell resource allocation according to actual needs, reducing unnecessary energy consumption, and optimizing the performance and resource utilization of the communication system.

[0044] The following describes the information configuration method, communication nodes, and their technical effects.

[0045] Figure 2 is a first flowchart illustrating an information configuration method provided in an embodiment of this application. As shown in Figure 2, the method provided in this embodiment is applicable to a first communication node (also referred to as a first communication node device, or a first node, or a first device). The method includes the following steps.

[0046] S110, Generate at least one OD-SSB configuration information for the SCell of the second communication node.

[0047] In this embodiment, a communication node refers to a device or entity with communication capabilities, such as a UE, BS, gNB, router, or satellite. The first communication node and the second communication node are two different communication devices or entities. For example, the first communication node is a gNB, and the second communication node is a UE.

[0048] In multi-carrier communication systems, in addition to the primary cell (PCell), multiple secondary cells are configured to share the data transmission task in order to improve system capacity and data transmission efficiency. In this embodiment, SCell refers to the secondary cell managed or used by the second communication node. The second communication node has at least one SCell, and each SCell corresponds to at least one OD-SSB configuration information.

[0049] In this embodiment, for at least one SCell of the second communication node, relevant configuration information for controlling OD-SSB, i.e., OD-SSB configuration information, is created. Since different application scenarios and business requirements may require different configurations, at least one OD-SSB configuration information needs to be generated for each SCell so that an appropriate configuration can be selected according to the specific situation to control the transmission and use of OD-SSB on the SCell, thereby achieving efficient synchronization and resource management.

[0050] The following are some ways OD-SSB configuration information can exist: 1. SCell configuration information can be included in the SCell add and modify list (e.g., SCellToAddModList), and OD-SSB configuration information can be included within the SCell configuration information. 2. OD-SSB configuration information can be included in the frequency band configuration information, allowing all SCells within the same frequency range (FR) to share the same set of OD-SSB parameters. 3. For dedicated OD-SSB configuration information, such as a list of OD-SSB configuration information in the cell group configuration (e.g., CellGroupConfig), this list can contain multiple OD-SSB configuration information. 4. For dedicated Measurement Object (MO) configuration, an OD-SSB configuration information or a list of OD-SSB configuration information can be included in the NR's MO. 5. Introducing a separate OD-SSB configuration message. 6. Add an OD-SSB SCell add / modify list field (e.g., SCellToAddModList) to the Radio Resource Control (RRC) reconfiguration information (e.g., RRCReconfiguration message) to represent the OD-SSB configuration message.

[0051] In one embodiment, the OD-SSB configuration information mainly includes the complete SSB configuration parameters of the OD-SSB itself (such as the SSB's time slot, frequency position, power settings, etc.) and / or the configuration information related to OD-SSB measurement.

[0052] In one embodiment, the OD-SSB configuration information includes basic configuration information, which is the configuration information used by the OD-SSB when it is not activated by the Media Access Control-Control Unit (MAC CE). It should be noted that when there is only one OD-SSB configuration information, it is simply the basic configuration information; when there is more than one OD-SSB configuration information, the OD-SSB configuration information includes not only the basic configuration information but also the OD-SSB pre-configuration information described below.

[0053] In at least one OD-SSB configuration information corresponding to a SCell, the basic configuration information can be explicitly indicated, such as an index number, a 1-bit indicator, or a basic configuration information defined as a basic configuration information cell; the basic configuration information can also be implicitly indicated, such as the OD-SSB configuration information corresponding to a fixed sequential number (such as the first one) in the list information.

[0054] The aforementioned basic configuration information and OD-SSB pre-configuration information may include at least one of the following: SCell index information, SSB subcarrier spacing information, OD-SSB dedicated configuration identifier (ID) information, OD-SSB index information, OD-SSB configured ID information, OD-SSB physical cell ID information, the number N of OD-SSB bursts, OD-SSB burst location, time domain offset, and timing configuration for OD-SSB-based synchronization signal / Primary Broadcast Channel Block Measurement. The information includes Timing Configuration (SMTC) window information, SMTC window information for OD-SSB pre-configuration resources, measurement ID information, OD-SSB period information (e.g., 5ms, 10ms, 20ms, 40ms, 80ms, 160ms, 320ms, 640ms), average equivalent radiated power of the resource element carrying the SSS (in dBm), time-domain location of the on-demand synchronization signal block transmitted in an SSB, SSB frequency, OD-SSB mode (selectable from three options, corresponding to 4 / 8 / 64 SSBs respectively), an indication of whether the measurement is based on the OD-SSB mode, and the synchronization signal / physical broadcast channel (SynchronizationSignal / Physical Broadcast) information for each beam. The measurement results of the Channel (SS / PBCH) block are defined as the maximum average number of measurements, and an absolute threshold is defined. Only when the measurement results of the SS / PBCH block exceed this threshold will they be considered for subsequent measurement result integration and reporting. It indicates whether the UE can use the timing information of a cell on the target frequency band to derive the SSB index value. It also includes Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) measurement based on the synchronization reference signal, which contains two parameters: measurementSlots and endSymbol. measurementSlots indicates the time slots in which the UE can perform RSSI measurements.The `endSymbol` defines the symbol range for measurements within these time slots, measurement report information: the type of triggering event, the measurement quantity to be reported, the report type period or event trigger, the number of UERx-Tx time difference measurement reports, the period of periodic reports, measurement interval configuration information: gap mode offset, measurement gap length, measurement repetition period, measurement gap timing advance, initial activation state: defining the SCell's OD-SSB initial state (activated / deactivated), and status indication: defining the SCell's OD-SSB state (activated / deactivated).

[0055] Furthermore, regarding the number N of OD-SSB bursts, in one embodiment, the terminal behavior may include at least one of the following: 1. If a deactivation instruction is received before the broadcast count N expires, the terminal stops measuring OD-SSB. For AO-SSB measurement, the terminal behavior includes at least one of the following: if present, either the AO-SSB measurement is not affected or resumed, or the AO-SSB measurement is not resumed; 2. If an activation instruction is received before the broadcast count N expires, the terminal continues its previous behavior. If a predefined MAC CE of a fixed format is used, only one activation instruction is needed, and no additional index or other information is required; 3. After the broadcast count N expires, the terminal stops measuring OD-SSB. For AO-SSB measurement, the terminal behavior includes at least one of the following: if present, either the AO-SSB measurement is not affected or resumed, or the AO-SSB measurement is not resumed.

[0056] Furthermore, to ensure dynamic adjustment of OD-SSB configuration, in one embodiment, when the number of OD-SSB configuration information is greater than one, the OD-SSB configuration information also includes OD-SSB pre-configuration information for MAC CE activation. The OD-SSB pre-configuration information may include at least one of the following: 1. An index list of pre-configured OD-SSB resources for a single SCell. 2. An index list of pre-configured resources for all OD-SSBs in a single SCell list. 3. An index list of pre-configured resources for all OD-SSBs in a single frequency band. 4. Pre-configuration information for one or two OD-SSBs per SCell. 5. One SCell OD-SSB configuration information corresponds to one SMTC configuration information.

[0057] This includes an index list for pre-configured OD-SSB resources within a single SCell, with index values ​​such as 1, 2, 3, and 7, and each index corresponding to a set of parameters for pre-configuring OD-SSBs. Alternatively, it can be an index list for pre-configured resources of all OD-SSBs within a list of SCells or a frequency band, with index values ​​such as 1, 2, 3, 7, and 15, and each index corresponding to a set of parameters for pre-configuring OD-SSBs. A set of parameters for pre-configuring OD-SSBs may not be limited to a single SCell and can correspond to multiple SCells.

[0058] The aforementioned OD-SSB pre-configuration information may also include at least one of the following: center frequency location, subcarrier spacing, power setting parameters, period information, time domain offset, number of OD-SSB bursts, time domain location information, SCell identification information (i.e., SCell ID), OD-SSB configuration information identification information (i.e., OD-SSB configuration information ID), pre-configuration index information for each OD-SSB, and SMTC window pre-configuration information based on OD-SSB.

[0059] S120: Send OD-SSB configuration information to the second communication node by means of SCell configuration information, frequency band configuration information, dedicated OD-SSB configuration information, dedicated MO configuration, introducing a separate OD-SSB configuration message, or adding OD-SSB SCell add / modify list fields in RRC reconfiguration information.

[0060] The SCell configuration information in this embodiment may include various parameter settings for the SCell, such as the SCell's operating mode, cell ID, carrier frequency, etc. The first communication node can use the SCell configuration information as a means to send OD-SSB configuration information.

[0061] In this embodiment, the frequency band configuration information can be related parameter settings for the frequency band used for communication, such as the frequency band range, center frequency, bandwidth, etc. Because OD-SSB needs to be transmitted and received on a specific frequency band, the frequency band configuration information is the basis for accurately transmitting OD-SSB configuration information. The first communication node can use the frequency band configuration information to determine the relevant settings of OD-SSB configuration information in the frequency domain and transmit them to the second communication node.

[0062] In this embodiment, the dedicated configuration information for the OD-SSB can be configuration parameters specifically for the OD-SSB itself, such as the OD-SSB's transmission period, transmission power, time-domain location, modulation and coding scheme, etc. The first communication node can send the specific parameter requirements for the OD-SSB (i.e., the OD-SSB configuration information) to the second communication node through the dedicated configuration information, so that the second communication node can operate according to these configurations.

[0063] In this embodiment, the dedicated MO configuration can be configuration information for a specific management object. The first communication node can send the management and control parameters (i.e., OD-SSB configuration information) related to OD-SSB to the second communication node through the dedicated MO configuration information to achieve effective management and operation of OD-SSB.

[0064] Figure 3 illustrates a first schematic diagram of information transmission and reception between communication nodes. The diagram shows how the first communication node sends OD-SSB configuration information to the second communication node via SCell configuration information, frequency band configuration information, dedicated OD-SSB configuration information, dedicated MO configuration, introducing a separate OD-SSB configuration message, or adding an OD-SSB SCell add / modify list field to the RRC reconfiguration information. The configuration information may include basic configuration information and OD-SSB pre-configuration information for MAC CE activation. It should be noted that the information configuration method described above configures the OD-SSB configuration information in the SCell while the terminal side (i.e., the second communication node) is in a connected state.

[0065] Furthermore, to ensure timely determination of the measurement window under dynamic OD-SSB adjustment, in an optional embodiment where measurements are performed based on the SMTC window, the OD-SSB configuration information (such as basic configuration information or OD-SSB pre-configuration information) includes the correspondence between the OD-SSB configuration information and the OD-SSB-based SMTC window pre-configuration information. In another optional embodiment, the SCell configuration information, frequency band configuration information, dedicated OD-SSB configuration information, dedicated MO configuration, separate OD-SSB configuration messages, or OD-SSB SCell add / modify list fields may also include the correspondence between the OD-SSB configuration information and the OD-SSB-based SMTC window pre-configuration information. Therefore, the information configuration method of this application may further include: sending the correspondence to the second communication node by means of SCell configuration information, frequency band configuration information, dedicated OD-SSB configuration information, dedicated MO configuration, introducing separate OD-SSB configuration messages, or adding the OD-SSB SCell add / modify list fields to the RRC reconfiguration information.

[0066] The correspondence can include at least one of the following methods: 1. The association between the index value of all OD-SSB configuration information in a SCell and the corresponding OD-SSB-based SMTC window pre-configuration information. 2. The association between all OD-SSB configuration information in a SCell list and the corresponding OD-SSB-based SMTC window pre-configuration information. 3. The association between all OD-SSB configuration information in a frequency band and the corresponding OD-SSB-based SMTC window pre-configuration information. 4. The association between one SCell OD-SSB configuration information and one SMTC configuration information.

[0067] Specifically, for each OD-SSB configuration information in a SCell, its index value is bound to the pre-configuration information of a corresponding SMTC window. This allows the UE to identify the pre-configured resources of the OD-SSB and the pre-configuration information of the SMTC window through a single index indication. For a list of SCells or all OD-SSB configuration information in a frequency band, a one-to-one corresponding list of pre-configuration information indices for SMTC windows is defined. The index values ​​are, for example, 1, 2, 3, 7, and 15. Each index corresponds to a set of pre-configuration information for SMTC windows used for pre-configuring OD-SSB measurements. A set of pre-configuration information for OD-SSB is limited to only one SMTC window.

[0068] The configuration information of the SMTC window based on OD-SSB, the pre-configuration information of the SMTC window, or the STMC window information for pre-configuring resources of OD-SSB shall include at least one of the following: SCell ID, OD-SSB configuration ID information, pre-configuration index information of each OD-SSB, period of the measurement window, offset, time-domain location information of the on-demand synchronization signal block transmitted in an OD-SSB, average equivalent radiated power (EPRE, in dBm) of the resource elements carrying SSS when the network performs on-demand synchronization signal block transmission, a set of SSBs to be measured during the SMTC measurement duration, a list of physical cell identifiers, and the duration.

[0069] Furthermore, to enable the terminal side (i.e., the second communication node) to promptly and flexibly deactivate unnecessary measurements after activating OD-SSB measurements, in one optional embodiment, the OD-SSB configuration information (such as basic configuration information or OD-SSB pre-configuration information), OD-SSB-based SMTC window pre-configuration information, or pre-configured SMTC window information includes an OD-SSB measurement deactivation indication. In another optional embodiment, the SCell configuration information, frequency band configuration information, dedicated OD-SSB configuration information, dedicated MO configuration, separate OD-SSB configuration messages, or OD-SSB SCell add / modify list fields may also include OD-SSB status indication information corresponding to the SCell, used to indicate the status of the OD-SSB. The OD-SSB status indication information may include an OD-SSB measurement activation indication or an OD-SSB measurement deactivation indication. Therefore, the information configuration method of this application may further include: sending OD-SSB status indication information to the second communication node through SCell configuration information, frequency band configuration information, dedicated OD-SSB configuration information, dedicated MO configuration, introducing a separate OD-SSB configuration message, or adding the OD-SSB SCell add / modify list field to the RRC reconfiguration information. When the second communication node receives the pre-configured deactivation indication information, it performs relevant operations, such as determining whether to start or stop OD-SSB measurements based on the OD-SSB status indication information.

[0070] Figure 4 shows a second schematic diagram of information transmission and reception between communication nodes. The figure illustrates that the first communication node sends the deactivation indication of OD-SSB measurement to the second communication node by means of SCell configuration information, frequency band configuration information, dedicated configuration information of OD-SSB, dedicated MO configuration, introducing a separate OD-SSB configuration message, or adding the OD-SSB SCell add / modify list field in the RRC reconfiguration information.

[0071] The deactivation indication may include at least one of the following: 1. A timer for deactivation: The timer is started when the terminal activates the OD-SSB, and the OD-SSB configuration is deactivated when the timer expires. 2. A time threshold for deactivation: The timer is started when the terminal activates the OD-SSB, and the OD-SSB configuration is deactivated when the timer exceeds the threshold. 3. An indication of whether to deactivate upon receiving a SCell activation indication message. 4. An indication of whether to deactivate after completing SCell activation.

[0072] Furthermore, even when the terminal (i.e., the second communication node) is in a disconnected state (such as RRC-idle and / or RRC-inactive state), OD-SSB measurements may still need to be performed. First, the second communication node indicates its support for connectionless OD-SSB measurements via capability indication information. Therefore, when configuring OD-SSB measurements as described above, the OD-SSB measurement configuration for connectionless states also needs to be pre-configured for the second communication node, enabling it to perform relevant measurements when entering a connectionless state.

[0073] In one embodiment, the second communication node supports OD-SSB measurements in a connectionless state. The information configuration method of this application further includes one of the following: 1. When configuring OD-SSB configuration information in a connected state, sending first indication information to the second communication node, the first indication information indicating that the OD-SSB configuration information is applicable to the connectionless state. 2. When configuring OD-SSB configuration information in a connected state, sending OD-SSB configuration information for the connectionless state to the second communication node, denoted as first configuration information. 3. When configuring OD-SSB configuration information in a connected state, sending a dedicated message to the second communication node, the dedicated message including the first configuration information for OD-SSB in the connectionless state. The information included in the first configuration information is as described above for the OD-SSB configuration information applied to the connected state, and will not be repeated here. When the second communication node receives the OD-SSB configuration information for the connectionless state, it stores the relevant configuration information and performs related measurements based on the configuration information when entering the connectionless state.

[0074] Figure 5 shows a third schematic diagram of information transmission and reception between communication nodes. The figure illustrates that the first communication node sends non-connected OD-SSB configuration information to the second communication node by means of SCell configuration information, frequency band configuration information, dedicated OD-SSB configuration information, dedicated MO configuration, introducing a separate OD-SSB configuration message, or adding the OD-SSB SCell add / modify list field in the RRC reconfiguration information.

[0075] When the terminal (i.e., the second communication node) is in a connected state, after receiving the OD-SSB configuration information configured by the base station (i.e., the first communication node), the second communication node's behavior includes at least one of the following: 1. Upon receiving configuration information to activate OD-SSB, the second communication node performs relevant measurements based on the configuration and stores the relevant configuration information. 2. Upon receiving configuration information to deactivate OD-SSB, the second communication node stores the relevant configuration information and waits for the base station to activate it via MAC CE. 3. Upon receiving pre-configuration information regarding OD-SSB and / or SMTC, the UE stores the relevant pre-configuration information and waits for the base station to activate it via MAC CE.

[0076] In one embodiment, the information configuration method of this application may further include: sending MAC CE indication information to a second communication node, wherein the MAC CE indication information is used to indicate the activation and / or deactivation of SCell OD-SSB measurement and / or corresponding SMTC configuration.

[0077] The first communication node can send a predefined MAC CE format to the second communication node by using the Logical Channel Identifier (LCID) reserved in the Downlink Shared Channel (DLSCH).

[0078] In one embodiment, the indication information of the MAC CE can be represented in at least one of the following ways: an 8-bit fixed format, a 32-bit fixed format, an 8-bit fixed format and extended bits, a 32-bit fixed format and extended bits, and no fixed format.

[0079] The following describes a predefined MAC CE in a fixed format of 8-bit or 32-bit:

[0080] When the first communication node sends indication information to the second communication node via an 8-bit or 32-bit fixed-format MAE CE, the indication information of the MAC CE can be at least one of the following: 1. Capable of simultaneously indicating the activation and deactivation of the OD-SSB and / or corresponding SMTC configuration for each SCell. 2. Capable of only indicating the activation of the OD-SSB and / or corresponding SMTC configuration for each SCell. 3. Capable of only indicating the deactivation of the OD-SSB and / or corresponding SMTC configuration for each SCell.

[0081] The second communication node can determine the MAC CE indication information using a predetermined LCID or reserved bits. For example, different LCID values ​​can be set to represent predefined MAC CE indication information. Alternatively, a reserved bit set to 0 indicates support for OD-SSB and / or corresponding SMTC configuration activation and deactivation for each SCell, while a reserved bit set to 1 indicates support for only OD-SSB and / or corresponding SMTC configuration deactivation for each SCell.

[0082] As shown in Figure 6a, an 8-bit fixed-format MAC CE can indicate the OD-SSB measurement status on a maximum of 7 SCells. As shown in Figure 6b, a 32-bit fixed-format MAC CE can indicate the OD-SSB measurement status on a maximum of 31 SCells. In a predefined MAC CE that can simultaneously indicate OD-SSB activation and deactivation for each SCell, the OD-SSB and / or corresponding SMTC configuration status for each SCell uses 0 and 1 to represent different OD-SSB measurement states. For example, Ci is set to 0 to indicate deactivation and 1 to indicate activation, where Ci represents the i-th SCell. In a predefined MAC CE that can only indicate OD-SSB and / or corresponding SMTC configuration activation for each SCell, the OD-SSB and / or corresponding SMTC configuration status for each SCell uses 0 or 1 to indicate the activated OD-SSB measurement state. For example, Ci is set to 0 to indicate activation, or 1 to indicate activation. In a predefined MAC CE that can only indicate the deactivation of the OD-SSB and / or corresponding SMTC configuration for each SCell, the OD-SSB and / or corresponding SMTC configuration status for each SCell is represented by 0 or 1 to indicate the deactivated OD-SSB measurement status. For example, Ci is set to 0 to indicate deactivation, or set to 1 to indicate deactivation.

[0083] In one embodiment, for a predefined MAC CE with a fixed format, the design method can be further divided into the following:

[0084] Method 1, for cases 1 and 2, provides a set of OD-SSB configuration information and / or corresponding SMTC configuration information through RRC, and activates the OD-SSB of the corresponding SCell through MAC CE. That is, the configuration information takes effect after the OD-SSB of the corresponding SCell is activated by MAC CE.

[0085] The predefined MAC CE indicates the measurement status of OD-SSB on a maximum of 7 or 31 SCells. The OD-SSB status of each SCell is represented by 0 and 1, indicating different OD-SSB measurement states. For example, Ci set to 0 indicates deactivation, and set to 1 indicates activation. When the terminal receives the above predefined MAC CE, the terminal's behavior includes at least one of the following: 1. In case 1, the terminal receives the activation of the OD-SSB configuration and / or the corresponding SMTC configuration and performs related measurements; the terminal receives the deactivation of the OD-SSB configuration and / or the corresponding SMTC configuration and stops related measurements; 2. In case 2, the terminal receives the activation of the OD-SSB configuration and / or the corresponding SMTC configuration and performs related measurements; the terminal receives the deactivation of the OD-SSB configuration and / or the corresponding SMTC configuration and stops related measurements. During this process, the AO-SSB configuration and measurement are not affected; that is, after the OD-SSB configuration is activated, both AO-SSB and OD-SSB are effective, and the terminal measures both AO-SSB and OD-SSB. 3. In scenario 2, the terminal receives the activation of the OD-SSB configuration and / or the corresponding SMTC configuration and performs related measurements; the terminal receives the deactivation of the OD-SSB configuration and / or the corresponding SMTC configuration and stops related measurements. After receiving the activation of the OD-SSB configuration, the terminal switches from the AO-SSB configuration to the OD-SSB configuration, meaning that the AO-SSB configuration is no longer effective after the OD-SSB configuration is activated, and the terminal only measures the OD-SSB; after receiving the deactivation, the terminal switches from the OD-SSB configuration to the AO-SSB configuration, meaning that the OD-SSB configuration is no longer effective, and the terminal only measures the AO-SSB.

[0086] Method 2, for cases 1 and 2, provides two sets of OD-SSB configuration information and / or corresponding SMTC configuration information through RRC signaling, one set as the default configuration before activation, and the other set as the OD-SSB pre-configuration information after activation.

[0087] The predefined MAC CE indicates the measurement status of OD-SSB pre-configuration on a maximum of 7 or 31 SCells. The OD-SSB and / or corresponding SMTC configuration status for each SCell is represented by 0 and 1, indicating different OD-SSB measurement statuses. For example, setting Ci to 0 indicates deactivating all OD-SSB configurations, and setting it to 1 indicates activating the OD-SSB pre-configuration. When the terminal receives the above predefined MAC CE, the terminal's behavior includes at least one of the following: 1. If the previous OD-SSB default configuration is active, the terminal instructs the activation of the pre-configuration information and / or the corresponding SMTC configuration to override the default configuration information via the MAC CE; or the terminal instructs the activation of the OD-SSB default configuration information via the MAC CE. This process does not affect AO-SSB configuration and measurement; that is, after activating the OD-SSB configuration, both AO-SSB and OD-SSB are effective, and the terminal measures both AO-SSB and OD-SSB. 2. If the previous OD-SSB default configuration is active, the MAC CE instructs the activation of the pre-configuration information and / or the corresponding SMTC configuration to override the default configuration information, or the MAC CE instructs the deactivation of the OD-SSB default configuration information. After receiving the activated OD-SSB configuration, the terminal switches from the AO-SSB configuration to the OD-SSB configuration; that is, after the OD-SSB configuration is activated, the AO-SSB configuration no longer takes effect, and the terminal only measures OD-SSB. After receiving the deactivation, the terminal switches from OD-SSB to AO-SSB; that is, the OD-SSB configuration no longer takes effect, and the terminal only measures AO-SSB. 3. If the previous OD-SSB default configuration is deactivated, then the MAC CE activates the OD-SSB pre-configuration information and / or the corresponding SMTC configuration. This process does not affect the AO-SSB configuration and measurement; that is, after the OD-SSB configuration is activated, both AO-SSB and OD-SSB take effect, and the terminal measures both AO-SSB and OD-SSB. 4. If the previous OD-SSB default configuration was in a deactivated state, then the OD-SSB pre-configuration information and / or the corresponding SMTC configuration are activated according to the MAC CE. After receiving the activated OD-SSB configuration, the terminal switches from the AO-SSB configuration to the OD-SSB configuration, meaning that after the OD-SSB configuration is activated, the AO-SSB configuration no longer takes effect, and the terminal only measures the OD-SSB. After receiving the deactivated configuration, the terminal switches from the OD-SSB configuration to the AO-SSB configuration, meaning that the OD-SSB configuration no longer takes effect, and the terminal only measures the AO-SSB. 5. If the OD-SSB pre-configuration information is in an activated state, then the MAC CE instructs the deactivation of the OD-SSB pre-configuration information and / or the corresponding SMTC configuration.

[0088] The following describes a fixed 8-bit or 32-bit format and a predefined MAC CE with extended bits:

[0089] When the first communication node sends indication information to the second communication node via an 8-bit or 32-bit fixed-format MAC CE with extended bits, the indication information of the MAC CE can be at least one of the following: 1. Capable of simultaneously indicating the activation and deactivation of the OD-SSB and / or corresponding SMTC configuration for each SCell. 2. Capable of only indicating the activation of the OD-SSB and / or corresponding SMTC configuration for each SCell. 3. Capable of only indicating the deactivation of the OD-SSB and / or corresponding SMTC configuration for each SCell.

[0090] The second communication node can determine the indication information of the MAC CE using a predetermined LCID or without the extended bit. For example, different LCID values ​​can be set to represent predefined MAC CE indication information. Another example is using the same predefined LCID, but indicating whether the MAC CE only supports activation of the OD-SSB and / or corresponding SMTC configuration for each SCell based on whether it contains optional extended bits. That is, if the predefined MAC CE does not contain extended bits, then the MAC CE is only used for deactivation indication; if the predefined MAC CE contains extended bits, then the MAC CE may only support activation or simultaneously support activation and deactivation indication information.

[0091] In a predefined MAC CE that can simultaneously indicate the activation and deactivation of the OD-SSB and / or corresponding SMTC configuration for each SCell, or can only indicate the activation of the OD-SSB and / or corresponding SMTC configuration for each SCell, Figure 7a shows a schematic diagram of the indication information of an 8-bit fixed format and extended bits of a MAC CE, which can indicate the measurement status of the OD-SSB on a maximum of 7 SCells. Figure 7b shows a schematic diagram of the indication information of a 32-bit fixed format and extended bits of a MAC CE, which can indicate the measurement status of the OD-SSB on a maximum of 31 SCells.

[0092] In a predefined MAC CE that simultaneously indicates the activation and deactivation of the OD-SSB and / or corresponding SMTC configuration for each SCell, the OD-SSB and / or corresponding SMTC configuration status for each SCell uses 0 and 1 to represent different OD-SSB measurement states. For example, Ci set to 0 indicates deactivation, and set to 1 indicates activation. In a predefined MAC CE that can only indicate the activation of the OD-SSB and / or corresponding SMTC configuration for each SCell, the OD-SSB and / or corresponding SMTC configuration status for each SCell uses 0 or 1 to represent the activation state of the OD-SSB measurement. In a predefined MAC CE that can only indicate the deactivation of the OD-SSB and / or corresponding SMTC configuration for each SCell, the OD-SSB and / or corresponding SMTC configuration status for each SCell uses 0 or 1 to represent the deactivated OD-SSB measurement state. For example, Ci set to 0 indicates deactivation, or set to 1 indicates deactivation. And no extended bits are included.

[0093] The extended bit may include at least one of the following information: the pre-configured SCell index number, the SCell identification information, the time domain offset, the time domain location information, the identification information of the OD-SSB configuration information, the period information, and the number of OD-SSB bursts.

[0094] In one embodiment, when the extended bit includes a pre-configured SCell index number or the identifier information of the OD-SSB configuration information (i.e., the OD-SSB configuration information ID) in the MAC CE format, the number of bits occupied by the extended bit depends on the maximum value of the index number or ID number; that is, the format of the extended bit may be 1 bit, 2 bits, 3 bits, or 4 bits, respectively. Figures 7a and 7b illustrate a MAC CE format where the extended bit occupies 2 bits of the index number.

[0095] In Figures 7a and 7b, the modification of the index number to the OD-SSB configuration information ID also applies. The position of each index number or OD-SSB configuration information ID is fixed; that is, the index number (or OD-SSB configuration information ID) is associated with Ci. For example, the meaning of index i (or OD-SSB configuration information ID value i) corresponding to Ci is the measurement status and pre-configured parameters of the OD-SSB in the i-th SCell cell.

[0096] Furthermore, the position of each index number or OD-SSB configuration information ID is not fixed in the MAC CE format, that is: it only indicates the index number (or OD-SSB configuration information ID) of the SCell that needs to be activated. The extended bits of the predefined MAC CE need to contain SCell ID information (or the information of i in Ci) and index number (or OD-SSB configuration information ID); as shown in Figures 8a and 8b, the extended bits occupy 2 bits of index number and 3 (5) bits of SCell ID information in the MAC CE format. Among them, the position of each index number or OD-SSB configuration information ID is not fixed, that is, the index number (or OD-SSB configuration information ID) and Ci are associated through the SCell ID value. For example, the meaning of the index number or OD-SSB configuration information ID value contained in SCell ID information i (or the information of i in Ci) corresponding to Ci is the measurement status and pre-configured related parameters of the OD-SSB of the i-th SCell cell.

[0097] In one embodiment, when the extended bits include periodic information in the MAC CE format, the number of bits occupied by the extended bits depends on the number of periods supported in the periodic information; that is, the format of the extended bits may be 3 bits or 4 bits. Figures 9a and 9b illustrate a MAC CE format where the extended bits occupy 3 bits of periodic information. The position of each periodic information is fixed; that is, the periodic information number is associated with Ci. For example, the meaning of periodic information i corresponding to Ci is the measurement status and periodic information of the OD-SSB of the i-th SCell cell.

[0098] Furthermore, the position of each periodic information is not fixed in the MAC CE format, that is, it only indicates the periodic information for the SCell that needs to be activated. The extended bits of the predefined MAC CE need to contain SCell ID information (or the information of i in Ci) and periodic information; as shown in Figures 10a and 10b, the extended bits occupy 3 bits of index number and 3 (5) bits of SCell ID information in the MAC CE format. Among them, the position of each periodic information is not fixed, that is, the periodic information and Ci are associated through the SCell ID value. For example, the periodic information contained in SCell ID information i (or the information of i in Ci) corresponds to the measurement status and periodic information of the OD-SSB of the i-th SCell cell.

[0099] In one embodiment, when the extended bits include periodic information and the number of OD-SSB bursts in the MAC CE format, the number of bits occupied by the extended bits depends on the number of periods and the number of OD-SSB bursts supported in the periodic information. That is, the format of the extended bits may be a combination of 3 or 4 bits of periodic information and 2, 3, 4, or 5 bits of burst information. Figures 11a and 11b illustrate a MAC CE format where the extended bits occupy 3 bits of periodic information and 4 bits of burst information. The position of each periodic information and burst count information is fixed; that is, the periodic information number and burst count information number are associated with Ci. For example, the meaning of periodic information i and burst count information i corresponding to Ci is the measurement status, periodic information, and burst count information of the OD-SSB in the i-th SCell cell.

[0100] The following describes a predefined MAC CE without a fixed format:

[0101] When the first communication node sends indication information to the second communication node via a non-fixed-format MAE CE, the indication information of the MAC CE can be at least one of the following: 1. Capable of simultaneously indicating the activation and deactivation of the OD-SSB and / or corresponding SMTC configuration for each SCell. 2. Capable of only indicating the activation of the OD-SSB and / or corresponding SMTC configuration for each SCell. 3. Capable of only indicating the deactivation of the OD-SSB and / or corresponding SMTC configuration for each SCell.

[0102] The second communication node can determine the MAC CE indication information using a predetermined LCID or reserved bits. For example, different LCID values ​​can be set to represent predefined MAC CE indication capabilities. Alternatively, a reserved bit set to 0 indicates support for OD-SSB and / or corresponding SMTC configuration activation and deactivation for each SCell, while a reserved bit set to 1 indicates support for OD-SSB and / or corresponding SMTC configuration deactivation for each SCell.

[0103] As shown in Figures 12a to 12d, the predefined MAC CE, which indicates the activation and / or deactivation of the OD-SSB and / or corresponding SMTC configuration for each SCell, uses a fixed-length 8-bit or 16-bit representation to indicate the OD-SSB-related information for each SCell. The predefined MAC CE may include one of the following information: pre-configured index number, pre-configured OD-SSB configuration information ID, periodicity information, number of OD-SSB bursts, activation status, and deactivation status.

[0104] In one embodiment, when a predefined MAC CE contains a pre-configured index number or a pre-configured OD-SSB configuration information ID, the position of each index number or OD-SSB configuration information ID is not fixed in the MAC CE format; that is, it only indicates the index number (or OD-SSB configuration information ID) of the SCell that needs to be activated or deactivated. The predefined MAC CE needs to contain SCell ID information, index number (or OD-SSB configuration information ID), and status information, which may occupy 8 bits or 16 bits; Figures 12a and 12b illustrate the case of occupying 8 bits, in which 2 bits are for the index number, 3 (5) bits are for the SCell ID information, and 1 bit is for the MAC CE format indicating the status.

[0105] The location of each index number or OD-SSB configuration ID is not fixed in MAC CE format. For example, the index number (or OD-SSB configuration ID value i) contained in SCell ID information i corresponds to Ci, which means the measurement status and pre-configured parameters of the OD-SSB in the i-th SCell cell. In the figure, the reference numeral C indicates the activation and / or deactivation status of the OD-SSB.

[0106] In one embodiment, when the predefined MAC CE includes periodic information, the position of the periodic information is not fixed in the MAC CE format; that is, the periodic information is only indicated for SCells that need to be activated or deactivated. The predefined MAC CE needs to include SCell ID information and periodic status information, which may occupy 8 bits or 16 bits. Figure 12c illustrates the 8-bit case, where 3 bits are for periodic information, 4 bits for SCell ID information, and 1 bit represents the status in the MAC CE format. Figure 12d illustrates the 16-bit case, where 4 bits are for periodic information, 5 bits are for SCell ID information, and 1 bit represents the status in the MAC CE format.

[0107] The location of the periodic information is not fixed in the MAC CE format. For example, the meaning of SCell ID information i corresponding to C and periodic information is the measurement status of OD-SSB and pre-configured periodic information of the i-th SCell cell. C represents the activation and / or deactivation status of OD-SSB.

[0108] The following describes a predefined MAC CE function for OD-SSB:

[0109] In one embodiment, the MAC CE for OD-SSB includes at least one of the following functions: activating OD-SSB status, modifying and activating OD-SSB configuration, and adding and activating OD-SSB configuration.

[0110] In one embodiment, the method of providing SCell OD-SSB configuration information and / or corresponding SMTC configuration information via RRC signaling and activating OD-SSB via MAC CE includes at least one of the following: 1. For case 1, OD-SSB configuration information and / or corresponding SMTC configuration information are provided via RRC, and the OD-SSB of the corresponding SCell is activated via MAC CE, i.e., the configuration information takes effect after the corresponding SCell OD-SSB is activated by MAC CE. 2. For case 2, multiple sets of OD-SSB configuration information and / or corresponding SMTC configuration information are provided via RRC signaling, one of which serves as the default configuration before activation, and the other one or more sets serve as the OD-SSB configuration information after activation. Specifically, the RRC signaling configures two sets of OD-SSB and / or corresponding SMTC, one of which serves as the default configuration before activation, and MAC CE activates the other set of OD-SSB configuration and / or corresponding SMTC configuration, i.e., the second configuration takes effect after the corresponding SCell OD-SSB is activated by MAC CE. The RRC signaling configuration includes more than two OD-SSB and / or corresponding SMTC configurations. One of these is used as the default configuration before activation. The MAC CE indicates which OD-SSB configuration and / or corresponding SMTC configuration to activate (e.g., the index of the OD-SSB configuration and / or corresponding SMTC configuration). The indicated OD-SSB and / or corresponding SMTC configuration takes effect after the MAC CE activates the corresponding SCell OD-SSB. For example, if two OD-SSB configurations and / or corresponding SMTC configurations are configured, the first one is used as the default configuration. The MAC CE activates the corresponding SCell OD-SSB and / or corresponding SMTC configuration and indicates whether to activate the second or third OD-SSB configuration.

[0111] In one embodiment, the configuration information of the SCell OD-SSB and / or the corresponding SMTC configuration information is provided via RRC signaling, and the OD-SSB configuration is modified via MAC CE. For scenario 2, RRC signaling provides the configuration information of the SCell OD-SSB and / or the corresponding SMTC configuration information, and MAC CE provides the updated OD-SSB configuration and / or the corresponding SMTC configuration information, such as the period.

[0112] In one embodiment, SCell OD-SSB configuration information and / or partial information of the corresponding SMTC configuration (such as information other than the period) are provided through RRC signaling. The MAC CE supplements the SCell OD-SSB configuration information and / or the corresponding SMTC configuration information (such as period information), and the whole system takes effect after the MAC CE activates the OD-SSB and / or the corresponding SMTC configuration of the corresponding SCell.

[0113] Figure 13 is a second flowchart illustrating an information configuration method provided in an embodiment of this application. As shown in Figure 13, the method provided in this embodiment is applicable to a second communication node (also referred to as a second communication node device, a second node, or a second device). The method includes the following steps.

[0114] S210, Receive at least one OD-SSB configuration information sent by the first communication node via SCell configuration information, frequency band configuration information, dedicated OD-SSB configuration information, dedicated MO configuration, introducing a separate OD-SSB configuration message, or adding an OD-SSB SCell add / modify list field in the RRC reconfiguration information.

[0115] In this embodiment, the first communication node generates at least one OD-SSB configuration information for the SCell of the second communication node, and sends the OD-SSB configuration information to the second communication node by means of SCell configuration information, frequency band configuration information, dedicated OD-SSB configuration information, dedicated MO configuration, introducing a separate OD-SSB configuration message, or adding an OD-SSB SCell add / modify list field to the RRC reconfiguration information. The second communication node receives at least one OD-SSB configuration information sent by the first communication node.

[0116] In one embodiment, the OD-SSB configuration information includes basic configuration information, which is the configuration information used by the OD-SSB when it is not activated by the Media Access Control-Control Unit (MAC CE). It should be noted that when there is only one OD-SSB configuration information, that OD-SSB configuration information is the basic configuration information.

[0117] Furthermore, to ensure dynamic adjustment of OD-SSB configuration, in one embodiment, when the number of OD-SSB configuration information is greater than one, the OD-SSB configuration information also includes OD-SSB pre-configuration information for MAC CE activation. The OD-SSB pre-configuration information may include at least one of the following: 1. An index list of pre-configured OD-SSB resources for a single SCell. 2. An index list of pre-configured resources for all OD-SSBs in a single SCell list. 3. An index list of pre-configured resources for all OD-SSBs in a single frequency band. 4. Pre-configuration information for one or two OD-SSBs per SCell. 5. One SCell OD-SSB configuration information corresponds to one SMTC configuration information.

[0118] The aforementioned OD-SSB pre-configuration information may also include at least one of the following: center frequency location, subcarrier spacing, power setting parameters, period information, time domain offset, number of OD-SSB bursts, time domain location information, SCell identification information (i.e., SCell ID), OD-SSB configuration information identification information (i.e., OD-SSB configuration information ID), pre-configuration index information for each OD-SSB, and SMTC window pre-configuration information based on OD-SSB.

[0119] Furthermore, to ensure timely determination of the measurement window under dynamic OD-SSB adjustment, in an optional embodiment where measurements are performed based on the SMTC window, the OD-SSB configuration information (such as basic configuration information or OD-SSB pre-configuration information) includes the correspondence between the OD-SSB configuration information and the OD-SSB-based SMTC window pre-configuration information. In another optional embodiment, the SCell configuration information, frequency band configuration information, dedicated OD-SSB configuration information, dedicated MO configuration, separate OD-SSB configuration messages, or OD-SSB SCell add / modify list fields may also include the correspondence between the OD-SSB configuration information and the OD-SSB-based SMTC window pre-configuration information. Therefore, the information configuration method of this application may further include: the second communication node receiving the correspondence sent by the first communication node via SCell configuration information, frequency band configuration information, dedicated OD-SSB configuration information, dedicated MO configuration, introducing separate OD-SSB configuration messages, or adding the OD-SSBSCell add / modify list fields to the RRC reconfiguration information.

[0120] The correspondence can include at least one of the following methods: 1. The association between the index values ​​of all OD-SSB configuration information in a SCell and the corresponding OD-SSB-based SMTC window pre-configuration information. 2. The association between all OD-SSB configuration information in a SCell list and the corresponding OD-SSB-based SMTC window pre-configuration information. 3. The association between all OD-SSB configuration information in a frequency band and the corresponding OD-SSB-based SMTC window pre-configuration information. 4. The association between configuring one or two OD-SSB pre-configuration information for a SCell.

[0121] Furthermore, to enable the terminal side (i.e., the second communication node) to promptly and flexibly deactivate unnecessary measurements after activating OD-SSB measurements, in one optional embodiment, the OD-SSB configuration information (such as basic configuration information or OD-SSB pre-configuration information), OD-SSB-based SMTC window pre-configuration information, or pre-configured SMTC window information includes an OD-SSB measurement deactivation indication. In another optional embodiment, the SCell configuration information, frequency band configuration information, dedicated OD-SSB configuration information, dedicated MO configuration, separate OD-SSB configuration messages, or OD-SSB SCell add / modify list fields may also include OD-SSB status indication information corresponding to the SCell, used to indicate the status of the OD-SSB. The OD-SSB status indication information may include an OD-SSB measurement activation indication or an OD-SSB measurement deactivation indication. Therefore, the information configuration method of this application may further include: the second communication node receiving OD-SSB status indication information sent by the first communication node through SCell configuration information, frequency band configuration information, dedicated configuration information of OD-SSB, dedicated MO configuration, introducing a separate OD-SSB configuration message, or adding the OD-SSB SCell add / modify list field in the RRC reconfiguration information; and activating or deactivating OD-SSB measurement based on the OD-SSB status indication information.

[0122] The deactivation indication may include at least one of the following: 1. A timer for deactivation: The timer is started when the terminal activates the OD-SSB, and the OD-SSB configuration is deactivated when the timer expires. 2. A time threshold for deactivation: The timer is started when the terminal activates the OD-SSB, and the OD-SSB configuration is deactivated when the timer exceeds the threshold. 3. An indication of whether to deactivate upon receiving a SCell activation indication message. 4. An indication of whether to deactivate after completing SCell activation.

[0123] Furthermore, even when the terminal (i.e., the second communication node) is in a disconnected state (such as RRC-idle and / or RRC-inactive state), OD-SSB measurements may still need to be performed. First, the second communication node indicates its support for connectionless OD-SSB measurements via capability indication information. Therefore, when configuring OD-SSB measurements as described above, the OD-SSB measurement configuration for connectionless states also needs to be pre-configured for the second communication node, enabling it to perform relevant measurements when entering a connectionless state.

[0124] In one embodiment, the second communication node supports OD-SSB measurement in a connectionless state. The information configuration method of this application further includes one of the following: 1. The second communication node receives first indication information sent by the first communication node, and performs OD-SSB measurement on the SCell based on the OD-SSB configuration information when the second communication node is in a connectionless state. The first indication information is used to indicate that the OD-SSB configuration information is applicable to the connectionless state. 2. The second communication node receives first configuration information for OD-SSB in the connectionless state sent by the first communication node, and performs OD-SSB measurement on the SCell based on the first configuration information when the second communication node is in a connectionless state. 3. The second communication node receives a dedicated message sent by the first communication node, and performs OD-SSB measurement on the SCell based on the dedicated message when the second communication node is in a connectionless state. The dedicated message includes the first configuration information for OD-SSB in the connectionless state. The information included in the first configuration information is the same as the OD-SSB configuration information applied to the connected state described above, and will not be repeated here.

[0125] In one embodiment, the information configuration method of this application may further include: a second communication node receiving indication information of MAC CE sent by a first communication node, the indication information of MAC CE being used to indicate the activation and / or deactivation of OD-SSB measurement and / or corresponding SMTC configuration of SCell; the second communication node activating and / or deactivating OD-SSB measurement and / or corresponding SMTC configuration of SCell based on the indication information of MAC CE.

[0126] The indication information of MAC CE can be represented in at least one of the following ways: an 8-bit fixed format, a 32-bit fixed format, an 8-bit fixed format and extended bits, a 32-bit fixed format and extended bits, and no fixed format.

[0127] The extended bits include at least one of the following: pre-configured SCell index number, SCell identification information, time-domain offset, time-domain location information, OD-SSB configuration information identification information, periodic information, and OD-SSB burst count.

[0128] The details of a predefined MAC CE with a fixed format of 8 bits or 32 bits, a predefined MAC CE with a fixed format of 8 bits or 32 bits and extended bits, and a predefined MAC CE without a fixed format have been described in the above embodiments and will not be repeated here.

[0129] S220. Perform OD-SSB measurement on SCell based on OD-SSB configuration information.

[0130] In this embodiment, the second communication node performs a series of measurements on the OD-SSB signal on the SCell based on the received OD-SSB configuration information. These measurements may include parameters such as the strength of the OD-SSB signal (e.g., received signal strength indication), signal quality (e.g., signal-to-noise ratio), and synchronization accuracy. By measuring these parameters, the second communication node can evaluate the communication quality of the SCell, determine the optimal signal reception method, and use the data for subsequent radio resource management decisions (e.g., whether to switch to another cell, adjust transmission parameters, etc.), thereby ensuring the stability and efficiency of communication. In the communication system, the second communication node uses the OD-SSB configuration information to measure the OD-SSB signal on the SCell it manages or uses, which can achieve better communication performance and resource management.

[0131] Figure 14 is a first structural schematic diagram of an information configuration device provided in an embodiment of this application. The device can be configured in a first communication node. As shown in Figure 14, the device 300 includes:

[0132] Information generation module 310 can be used to generate at least one OD-SSB configuration information for the SCell of the second communication node;

[0133] The information sending module 320 can be used to send the OD-SSB configuration information to the second communication node by means of SCell configuration information, frequency band configuration information, dedicated configuration information of OD-SSB, dedicated MO configuration, introducing a separate OD-SSB configuration message, or adding OD-SSB SCell add / modify list field in RRC reconfiguration information.

[0134] In one embodiment, the OD-SSB configuration information includes basic configuration information, which is the configuration information used by the OD-SSB when it is not activated by the Media Access Control-Control Unit (MAC CE).

[0135] In one embodiment, when the number of OD-SSB configuration information is greater than one, the OD-SSB configuration information further includes OD-SSB pre-configuration information for MAC CE activation. The OD-SSB pre-configuration information includes at least one of the following: an index list of pre-configured resources for OD-SSB in a SCell, a configuration information of OD-SSB in a SCell corresponding to a SMTC configuration, an index list of pre-configured resources for all OD-SSBs in a SCell list, and an index list of pre-configured resources for all OD-SSBs in a frequency band.

[0136] In one embodiment, the SCell configuration information, the frequency band configuration information, the dedicated configuration information of the OD-SSB, the dedicated MO configuration, the separate OD-SSB configuration message, or the OD-SSB SCell add / modify list field further includes OD-SSB status indication information corresponding to the SCell, and the OD-SSB status indication information includes an activation indication of OD-SSB measurement or a deactivation indication of OD-SSB measurement;

[0137] The aforementioned information sending module 320 can also be used to send the OD-SSB status indication information to the second communication node through the SCell configuration information, the frequency band configuration information, the dedicated configuration information of the OD-SSB, the dedicated MO configuration, introducing a separate OD-SSB configuration message, or adding the OD-SSB SCell add / modify list field to the RRC reconfiguration information.

[0138] In one embodiment, the SCell configuration information, the frequency band configuration information, the dedicated configuration information of the OD-SSB, the dedicated MO configuration, the separate OD-SSB configuration message, or the OD-SSB SCell add / modify list field further includes a correspondence between the OD-SSB configuration information and the SMTC window pre-configuration information based on the OD-SSB synchronization signal and physical broadcast channel block measurement timing configuration. The correspondence is at least one of the following: the association between the index value of all OD-SSB configuration information in a SCell and the corresponding OD-SSB-based SMTC window pre-configuration information; the association between one SCell OD-SSB configuration information and one SMTC configuration information; the association between all OD-SSB configuration information in a SCell list and the corresponding OD-SSB-based SMTC window pre-configuration information; and the association between all OD-SSB configuration information in a frequency band and the corresponding OD-SSB-based SMTC window pre-configuration information.

[0139] The aforementioned information sending module 320 can also be used to send the corresponding relationship to the second communication node through the SCell configuration information, the frequency band configuration information, the dedicated configuration information of the OD-SSB, the dedicated MO configuration, introducing a separate OD-SSB configuration message, or adding the OD-SSB SCell add / modify list field to the RRC reconfiguration information.

[0140] In one embodiment, the OD-SSB configuration information includes the correspondence between the OD-SSB configuration information and the SMTC window pre-configuration information based on OD-SSB.

[0141] In one embodiment, the OD-SSB pre-configuration information includes at least one of the following: center frequency position, subcarrier spacing, power setting parameters, period information, time domain offset, number of OD-SSB bursts, time domain position information, identification information of the SCell, identification information of the OD-SSB configuration information, pre-configuration index information of each OD-SSB, and SMTC window pre-configuration information based on OD-SSB.

[0142] In one embodiment, the OD-SSB configuration information, the OD-SSB-based SMTC window pre-configuration information, or the pre-configured SMTC window information includes a deactivation indication for OD-SSB measurements.

[0143] In one embodiment, the deactivation indication is at least one of a timer for deactivation, a time threshold for deactivation, an indication of whether to deactivate upon receiving SCell activation indication information, and an indication of whether to deactivate after completing SCell activation.

[0144] In one embodiment, the second communication node supports OD-SSB measurement in a connectionless state;

[0145] The aforementioned information sending module 320 can also be used for one of the following: sending a first indication message to the second communication node, the first indication message being used to indicate that the OD-SSB configuration information is applicable to the disconnected state; sending a first configuration message for the OD-SSB in the disconnected state to the second communication node; or sending a dedicated message to the second communication node, the dedicated message including the first configuration message for the OD-SSB in the disconnected state.

[0146] In one embodiment, the information sending module 320 described above can also be used to send MACCE indication information to the second communication node. The MACCE indication information is used to indicate the activation and / or deactivation of the OD-SSB measurement and / or the corresponding SMTC configuration of the SCell.

[0147] In one embodiment, the indication information of the MAC CE is at least one of an 8-bit fixed format, a 32-bit fixed format, an 8-bit fixed format and extended bits, a 32-bit fixed format and extended bits, and no fixed format.

[0148] In one embodiment, the extended bit includes at least one of the following: a pre-configured SCell index number, the identification information of the SCell, a time-domain offset, a time-domain location information, the identification information of the OD-SSB configuration information, periodic information, and the number of OD-SSB bursts.

[0149] The information configuration device provided in this embodiment can be applied to the information configuration method of the embodiment shown in FIG2. The implementation principle of the information configuration device provided in this embodiment is similar to that of the above embodiments, and it has corresponding functions and beneficial effects.

[0150] Figure 15 is a schematic diagram of a second structure of an information configuration device provided in an embodiment of this application. This device can be configured in a second communication node. As shown in Figure 15, the device 400 includes:

[0151] The information receiving module 410 can be used to receive at least one OD-SSB configuration information sent by the first communication node through SCell configuration information, frequency band configuration information, dedicated OD-SSB configuration information, dedicated MO configuration, introducing a separate OD-SSB configuration message, or adding an OD-SSB SCell add / modify list field in the RRC reconfiguration information.

[0152] The signal measurement module 420 can be used to perform OD-SSB measurements on the SCell based on the OD-SSB configuration information.

[0153] In one embodiment, the OD-SSB configuration information includes basic configuration information, which is the configuration information used by the OD-SSB when it is not activated by the Media Access Control-Control Unit (MAC CE).

[0154] In one embodiment, when the number of OD-SSB configuration information is greater than one, the OD-SSB configuration information further includes OD-SSB pre-configuration information for MAC CE activation. The OD-SSB pre-configuration information includes at least one of the following: an index list of pre-configured resources for OD-SSB in a SCell, a configuration information of OD-SSB in a SCell corresponding to a SMTC configuration, an index list of pre-configured resources for all OD-SSBs in a SCell list, and an index list of pre-configured resources for all OD-SSBs in a frequency band.

[0155] In one embodiment, the SCell configuration information, the frequency band configuration information, the dedicated configuration information of the OD-SSB, the dedicated MO configuration, the separate OD-SSB configuration message, or the OD-SSB SCell add / modify list field further includes OD-SSB status indication information corresponding to the SCell, and the OD-SSB status indication information includes an activation indication of OD-SSB measurement or a deactivation indication of OD-SSB measurement;

[0156] The aforementioned information receiving module 410 can also be used to receive the OD-SSB status indication information sent by the first communication node through the SCell configuration information, the frequency band configuration information, the dedicated configuration information of the OD-SSB, the dedicated MO configuration, introducing a separate OD-SSB configuration message, or adding the OD-SSB SCell add / modify list field in the RRC reconfiguration information;

[0157] The aforementioned signal measurement module 420 can be used to activate or deactivate OD-SSB measurement based on the OD-SSB status indication information.

[0158] In one embodiment, the SCell configuration information, the frequency band configuration information, the dedicated configuration information of the OD-SSB, the dedicated MO configuration, the individual OD-SSB configuration message, or the OD-SSB SCell add / modify list field further includes a correspondence between the OD-SSB configuration information and the OD-SSB-based SMTC window pre-configuration information. The correspondence is at least one of the following: the association between the index value of all OD-SSB configuration information in a SCell and the corresponding OD-SSB-based SMTC window pre-configuration information; the association between one SCell OD-SSB configuration information and one SMTC configuration information; the association between all OD-SSB configuration information in a SCell list and the corresponding OD-SSB-based SMTC window pre-configuration information; and the association between all OD-SSB configuration information in a frequency band and the corresponding OD-SSB-based SMTC window pre-configuration information.

[0159] The aforementioned information receiving module 410 can also be used to receive the correspondence sent by the first communication node through the SCell configuration information, the frequency band configuration information, the dedicated configuration information of the OD-SSB, the dedicated MO configuration, introducing a separate OD-SSB configuration message, or adding the OD-SSB SCell add / modify list field in the RRC reconfiguration information.

[0160] In one embodiment, the OD-SSB configuration information includes the correspondence between the OD-SSB configuration information and the SMTC window pre-configuration information based on OD-SSB.

[0161] In one embodiment, the OD-SSB pre-configuration information includes at least one of the following: center frequency position, subcarrier spacing, power setting parameters, period information, time domain offset, number of OD-SSB bursts, time domain position information, identification information of the SCell, identification information of the OD-SSB configuration information, pre-configuration index information of each OD-SSB, and SMTC window pre-configuration information based on OD-SSB.

[0162] In one embodiment, the OD-SSB configuration information, the OD-SSB-based SMTC window pre-configuration information, or the pre-configured SMTC window information includes a deactivation indication for OD-SSB measurements.

[0163] In one embodiment, the deactivation indication is at least one of a timer for deactivation, a time threshold for deactivation, an indication of whether to deactivate upon receiving SCell activation indication information, and an indication of whether to deactivate after completing SCell activation.

[0164] In one embodiment, the second communication node supports OD-SSB measurement in a connectionless state;

[0165] The aforementioned information receiving module 410 can also be used for one of the following: receiving first indication information sent by the first communication node, and performing OD-SSB measurement on the SCell based on the OD-SSB configuration information when the second communication node is in a disconnected state, wherein the first indication information is used to indicate that the OD-SSB configuration information is applicable to the disconnected state; receiving first configuration information for OD-SSB in the disconnected state sent by the first communication node, and performing OD-SSB measurement on the SCell based on the first configuration information when the second communication node is in a disconnected state; or receiving a dedicated message sent by the first communication node, and performing OD-SSB measurement on the SCell based on the dedicated message when the second communication node is in a disconnected state, wherein the dedicated message includes first configuration information for OD-SSB in the disconnected state.

[0166] In one embodiment, the information receiving module 410 described above can also be used to receive MAC CE indication information sent by the first communication node, wherein the MAC CE indication information is used to indicate the activation and / or deactivation of the OD-SSB measurement and / or the corresponding SMTC configuration of the SCell.

[0167] The aforementioned signal measurement module 420 can be used to activate and / or deactivate the OD-SSB measurement and / or the corresponding SMTC configuration of the SCell based on the indication information of the MAC CE.

[0168] In one embodiment, the indication information of the MAC CE is at least one of an 8-bit fixed format, a 32-bit fixed format, an 8-bit fixed format and extended bits, a 32-bit fixed format and extended bits, and no fixed format.

[0169] In one embodiment, the extended bit includes at least one of the following: a pre-configured SCell index number, the identification information of the SCell, a time-domain offset, a time-domain location information, the identification information of the OD-SSB configuration information, periodic information, and the number of OD-SSB bursts.

[0170] The information configuration device provided in this embodiment can be applied to the information configuration method of the embodiment shown in FIG13. The implementation principle of the information configuration device provided in this embodiment is similar to that of the above embodiments, and it has corresponding functions and beneficial effects.

[0171] This application also provides a communication node, including a processor, which is configured to implement the method provided in any embodiment of this application when executing a computer program. Specifically, the communication node can be a first communication node or a second communication node. Exemplary embodiments below provide schematic diagrams of a communication node serving as a BS and a UE, respectively.

[0172] Figure 16 is a schematic diagram of a BS (Browser Controller) provided in an embodiment of this application. As shown in Figure 16, the BS includes a processor 60, a memory 61, and a communication interface 62. The number of processors 60 in the BS can be one or more; Figure 16 shows one processor 60 as an example. The processor 60, memory 61, and communication interface 62 in the BS can be connected via a bus or other means; Figure 16 shows a connection via a bus as an example. The bus represents one or more types of bus structures, including a memory bus or memory controller, a peripheral bus, a graphics acceleration port, a processor, or a local bus using any of the various bus structures.

[0173] The memory 61, as a computer-readable storage medium, can be configured to store software programs, computer-executable programs, and modules, such as the program instructions / modules corresponding to the methods in the embodiments of this application. The processor 60 executes at least one functional application and data processing of the BS by running the software programs, instructions, and modules stored in the memory 61, thereby implementing the methods described above.

[0174] Memory 61 may include a program storage area and a data storage area. The program storage area may store the operating system and applications required for at least one function; the data storage area may store data created based on terminal usage. Furthermore, memory 61 may include high-speed random access memory and may also include non-volatile memory, such as at least one disk storage device, flash memory device, or other non-volatile solid-state storage device. In some instances, memory 61 may include memory remotely located relative to processor 60, which can be connected to the BS via a network. Examples of such networks include, but are not limited to, the Internet, corporate intranets, networks, mobile communication networks, and combinations thereof.

[0175] Communication interface 62 can be configured to receive and send data.

[0176] Figure 17 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a UE provided in an embodiment of this application. The UE can be implemented in various forms. The UE in this application can include, but is not limited to, mobile terminal devices such as mobile phones, smartphones, laptops, digital broadcast receivers, PDAs, tablet computers (PADs), portable media players (PMPs), navigation devices, vehicle terminal devices, vehicle display terminals, vehicle electronic rearview mirrors, etc., as well as fixed terminal devices such as digital television (TV), desktop computers, etc.

[0177] As shown in Figure 17, UE 50 may include a wireless communication unit 51, an audio / video (A / V) input unit 52, a user input unit 53, a sensing unit 54, an output unit 55, a memory 56, an interface unit 57, a processor 58, and a power supply unit 59, etc. Figure 17 illustrates a UE including multiple components; however, it should be understood that it is not required to implement all of the components shown. More or fewer components may be implemented alternatively.

[0178] In this embodiment, the wireless communication unit 51 allows radio communication between the UE 50 and the BS or network. The A / V input unit 52 is configured to receive audio or video signals. The user input unit 53 can generate key input data to control various operations of the UE 50 based on user-input commands. The sensing unit 54 detects the current state of the UE 50, the position of the UE 50, the presence or absence of user touch input to the UE 50, the orientation of the UE 50, the acceleration or deceleration of the UE 50, and its direction, etc., and generates commands or signals for controlling the operation of the UE 50. The interface unit 57 serves as an interface through which at least one external device can connect to the UE 50. The output unit 55 is configured to provide output signals in a visual, audio, and / or tactile manner. The memory 56 can store software programs, etc., that perform processing and control operations executed by the processor 58, or can temporarily store data that has been output or will be output. The memory 56 can include at least one type of storage medium. Moreover, the UE 50 can cooperate with a network storage device that performs the storage function of the memory 56 via a network connection. Processor 58 typically controls the overall operation of UE 50. Power supply unit 59, under the control of processor 58, receives external or internal power and provides the appropriate power required to operate various components and assemblies.

[0179] The processor 58 executes at least one functional application and data processing by running a program stored in the memory 56, such as implementing the method provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0180] This application also provides a computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the methods provided in any embodiment of this application.

[0181] The computer storage medium in this application embodiment can be any combination of one or more computer-readable media. The computer-readable medium can be a computer-readable signal medium or a computer-readable storage medium. For example, a computer-readable storage medium can be, but is not limited to, an electrical, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor system, apparatus, or device, or any combination thereof. Computer-readable storage media include (a non-exhaustive list): electrical connections having one or more wires, portable computer disks, hard disks, random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable, programmable read-only memory (EPROM), flash memory, optical fiber, portable compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM), optical storage devices, magnetic storage devices, or any suitable combination thereof. In this application, the computer-readable storage medium can be any tangible medium containing or storing a program that can be used by or in conjunction with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device.

[0182] Computer-readable signal media may include data signals propagated in baseband or as part of a carrier wave, the data signals carrying computer-readable program code. Such propagated data signals may take various forms, including but not limited to electromagnetic signals, optical signals, or any suitable combination thereof. Computer-readable signal media may also be any computer-readable medium other than computer-readable storage media, which can send, propagate, or transmit programs for use by or in conjunction with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device.

[0183] Program code contained on a computer-readable medium may be transmitted using any suitable medium, including but not limited to wireless, wire, optical fiber, radio frequency (RF), or any suitable combination thereof.

[0184] Computer program code for performing the operations of this disclosure can be written in one or more programming languages ​​or a combination of programming languages, including object-oriented programming languages ​​(such as Java, Smalltalk, C++, Ruby, and Go) and conventional procedural programming languages ​​(such as the "C" language or similar programming languages). The program code can be executed entirely on the user's computer, partially on the user's computer, as a standalone software package, partially on the user's computer and partially on a remote computer, or entirely on a remote computer or server. In cases involving remote computers, the remote computer can be connected to the user's computer via any type of network (including a Local Area Network (LAN) or a Wide Area Network (WAN)), or it can be connected to an external computer (e.g., via the Internet using an Internet service provider).

[0185] This invention also provides a computer program product, including a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the method provided in any embodiment of this invention.

[0186] In implementing the computer program product, computer program code for performing the operations of this invention can be written in one or more programming languages ​​or a combination thereof. Programming languages ​​include object-oriented programming languages ​​such as Java, Smalltalk, and C++, as well as conventional procedural programming languages ​​such as C or similar languages. The program code can be executed entirely on the user's computer, partially on the user's computer, as a standalone software package, partially on the user's computer and partially on a remote computer, or entirely on a remote computer or server. In cases involving remote computers, the remote computer can be connected to the user's computer via any type of network—including a local area network (LAN) or a wide area network (WAN)—or can be connected to an external computer (e.g., via the Internet using an Internet service provider).

[0187] Those skilled in the art will understand that the term user terminal encompasses any suitable type of wireless user equipment, such as mobile phones, portable data processing devices, portable web browsers, or vehicle-mounted mobile stations.

[0188] Generally, the various embodiments of this application can be implemented in hardware or dedicated circuitry, software, logic, or any combination thereof. For example, some aspects can be implemented in hardware, while others can be implemented in firmware or software that can be executed by a controller, microprocessor, or other computing device, although this application is not limited thereto.

[0189] Embodiments of this application can be implemented by executing computer program instructions through the data processor of a mobile device, for example, in a processor entity, or through hardware, or through a combination of software and hardware. The computer program instructions can be assembly instructions, Instruction Set Architecture (ISA) instructions, machine instructions, machine-dependent instructions, microcode, firmware instructions, status setting data, or source code or object code written in any combination of one or more programming languages.

[0190] Any block diagram of logical flow in the accompanying drawings of this application may represent program steps, or may represent interconnected logic circuits, modules, and functions, or may represent a combination of program steps and logic circuits, modules, and functions. The computer program may be stored in memory. The memory may be of any type suitable to the local technical environment and may be implemented using any suitable data storage technology, such as, but not limited to, read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), optical storage devices and systems (Digital Multifunction Discs, DVDs, or CDs), etc. Computer-readable media may include non-transitory storage media. The data processor may be of any type suitable to the local technical environment, such as, but not limited to, general-purpose computers, special-purpose computers, microprocessors, digital signal processors (DSPs), application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), and processors based on multi-core processor architectures.

Claims

1. An information configuration method, characterized in that, Applied to a first communication node, the method includes: generating at least one on-demand triggered synchronization signal block (OD-SSB) configuration information for the secondary cell (SCell) of a second communication node; and sending the OD-SSB configuration information to the second communication node by means of SCell configuration information, frequency band configuration information, dedicated OD-SSB configuration information, dedicated measurement object (MO) configuration, introducing a separate OD-SSB configuration message, or adding an OD-SSB SCell add / modify list field to the Radio Resource Control (RRC) reconfiguration information.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The OD-SSB configuration information includes basic configuration information, which is the configuration information used by the OD-SSB when it is not activated by the Media Access Control-Control Unit (MAC CE).

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the number of OD-SSB configuration information is greater than one, the OD-SSB configuration information also includes OD-SSB pre-configuration information for MAC CE activation. The OD-SSB pre-configuration information includes at least one of the following: an index list of pre-configured resources for OD-SSB in a SCell, a configuration information of OD-SSB in a SCell corresponding to a SMTC configuration, an index list of pre-configured resources for all OD-SSBs in a SCell list, and an index list of pre-configured resources for all OD-SSBs in a frequency band.

4. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The SCell configuration information, the frequency band configuration information, the dedicated configuration information of the OD-SSB, the dedicated MO configuration, the separate OD-SSB configuration message, or the OD-SSBSCell add / modify list field also include OD-SSB status indication information corresponding to the SCell. The OD-SSB status indication information includes an activation indication or a deactivation indication for OD-SSB measurement. The method further includes sending the OD-SSB status indication information to the second communication node by means of the SCell configuration information, the frequency band configuration information, the dedicated configuration information of the OD-SSB, the dedicated MO configuration, introducing a separate OD-SSB configuration message, or adding the OD-SSB SCell add / modify list field to the RRC reconfiguration information.

5. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The SCell configuration information, the frequency band configuration information, the dedicated OD-SSB configuration information, the dedicated MO configuration, the individual OD-SSB configuration message, or the OD-SSBSCell add / modify list field also include the correspondence between the OD-SSB configuration information and the SMTC window pre-configuration information based on the OD-SSB synchronization signal and physical broadcast channel block measurement timing configuration. This correspondence is the association between the index value of all OD-SSB configuration information in a SCell and the corresponding SMTC window pre-configuration information based on the OD-SSB. The method includes at least one of the following: the association relationship between OD-SSB configuration information and SMTC configuration information; the association relationship between all OD-SSB configuration information in a SCell list and the corresponding OD-SSB-based SMTC window pre-configuration information; and the association relationship between all OD-SSB configuration information in a frequency band and the corresponding OD-SSB-based SMTC window pre-configuration information. The method further includes sending the correspondence relationship to the second communication node via the SCell configuration information, the frequency band configuration information, the dedicated configuration information of the OD-SSB, the dedicated MO configuration, introducing a separate OD-SSB configuration message, or adding the OD-SSB SCell add / modify list field to the RRC reconfiguration information.

6. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The OD-SSB configuration information includes the correspondence between the OD-SSB configuration information and the SMTC window pre-configuration information based on OD-SSB.

7. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The OD-SSB pre-configuration information includes at least one of the following: center frequency position, subcarrier spacing, power setting parameters, period information, time domain offset, number of OD-SSB bursts, time domain position information, identification information of the SCell, identification information of the OD-SSB configuration information, pre-configuration index information of each OD-SSB, and SMTC window pre-configuration information based on OD-SSB.

8. The method according to claim 7, characterized in that, The OD-SSB configuration information, the OD-SSB-based SMTC window pre-configuration information, or the pre-configured SMTC window information include a deactivation indication for OD-SSB measurements.

9. The method according to claim 4 or 8, characterized in that, The deactivation indication is at least one of the following: a timer for deactivation, a time threshold for deactivation, an indication of whether to deactivate upon receiving SCell activation indication information, and an indication of whether to deactivate after completing SCell activation.

10. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second communication node supports OD-SSB measurement in a disconnected state, and the method further includes one of the following: sending a first indication message to the second communication node, the first indication message being used to indicate that the OD-SSB configuration information is applicable to the disconnected state; sending a first configuration message for OD-SSB in the disconnected state to the second communication node; sending a dedicated message to the second communication node, the dedicated message including the first configuration message for OD-SSB in the disconnected state.

11. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: sending MAC CE indication information to the second communication node, the MAC CE indication information being used to indicate activation and / or deactivation of the OD-SSB measurement and / or corresponding SMTC configuration of the SCell.

12. The method according to claim 11, characterized in that, The indication information of the MAC CE is at least one of the following: an 8-bit fixed format, a 32-bit fixed format, an 8-bit fixed format and extended bits, a 32-bit fixed format and extended bits, and no fixed format.

13. The method according to claim 12, characterized in that, The extended bit includes at least one of the following: a pre-configured SCell index number, the identification information of the SCell, a time-domain offset, a time-domain location information, the identification information of the OD-SSB configuration information, periodic information, and the number of OD-SSB bursts.

14. An information configuration method, characterized in that, Applied to a second communication node, the method includes: receiving at least one OD-SSB configuration information sent by a first communication node via SCell configuration information, frequency band configuration information, dedicated OD-SSB configuration information, dedicated MO configuration information, introducing a separate OD-SSB configuration message, or adding an OD-SSB SCell add / modify list field to the RRC reconfiguration information; and performing OD-SSB measurement on the SCell based on the OD-SSB configuration information.

15. The method according to claim 14, characterized in that, The OD-SSB configuration information includes basic configuration information, which is the configuration information used by the OD-SSB when it is not activated by the Media Access Control-Control Unit (MAC CE).

16. The method according to claim 14, characterized in that, When the number of OD-SSB configuration information is greater than one, the OD-SSB configuration information also includes OD-SSB pre-configuration information for MAC CE activation. The OD-SSB pre-configuration information includes at least one of the following: an index list of pre-configured resources for OD-SSB in a SCell, a configuration information of OD-SSB in a SCell corresponding to a SMTC configuration, an index list of pre-configured resources for all OD-SSBs in a SCell list, and an index list of pre-configured resources for all OD-SSBs in a frequency band.

17. The method according to claim 14, characterized in that, The SCell configuration information, the frequency band configuration information, the dedicated configuration information of the OD-SSB, the dedicated MO configuration, the separate OD-SSB configuration message, or the OD-SSB SCell add / modify list field further include OD-SSB status indication information corresponding to the SCell, wherein the OD-SSB status indication information includes an activation indication or a deactivation indication for OD-SSB measurement; the method further includes: receiving the OD-SSB status indication information sent by the first communication node through the SCell configuration information, the frequency band configuration information, the dedicated configuration information of the OD-SSB, the dedicated MO configuration, introducing a separate OD-SSB configuration message, or adding the OD-SSB SCell add / modify list field to the RRC reconfiguration information; and activating or deactivating OD-SSB measurement based on the OD-SSB status indication information.

18. The method according to claim 14, characterized in that, The SCell configuration information, the frequency band configuration information, the dedicated OD-SSB configuration information, the dedicated MO configuration, the individual OD-SSB configuration message, or the OD-SSB SCell add / modify list fields also include the correspondence between the OD-SSB configuration information and the OD-SSB-based SMTC window pre-configuration information. This correspondence is the association between the index value of all OD-SSB configuration information in a SCell and the corresponding OD-SSB-based SMTC window pre-configuration information. The method includes at least one of the following: the association relationship between OD-SSB configuration information and SMTC configuration information; the association relationship between all OD-SSB configuration information in a SCell list and the corresponding OD-SSB-based SMTC window pre-configuration information; and the association relationship between all OD-SSB configuration information in a frequency band and the corresponding OD-SSB-based SMTC window pre-configuration information. The method further includes receiving the correspondence relationship sent by the first communication node through the SCell configuration information, the frequency band configuration information, the dedicated configuration information of the OD-SSB, the dedicated MO configuration, introducing a separate OD-SSB configuration message, or adding the OD-SSB SCell add / modify list field to the RRC reconfiguration information.

19. The method according to claim 14, characterized in that, The OD-SSB configuration information includes the correspondence between the OD-SSB configuration information and the SMTC window pre-configuration information based on OD-SSB.

20. The method according to claim 16, characterized in that, The OD-SSB pre-configuration information includes at least one of the following: center frequency position, subcarrier spacing, power setting parameters, period information, time domain offset, number of OD-SSB bursts, time domain position information, identification information of the SCell, identification information of the OD-SSB configuration information, pre-configuration index information of each OD-SSB, and SMTC window pre-configuration information based on OD-SSB.

21. The method according to claim 20, characterized in that, The OD-SSB configuration information, the OD-SSB-based SMTC window pre-configuration information, or the pre-configured SMTC window information include a deactivation indication for OD-SSB measurements.

22. The method according to claim 17 or 21, characterized in that, The deactivation indication is at least one of the following: a timer for deactivation, a time threshold for deactivation, an indication of whether to deactivate upon receiving SCell activation indication information, and an indication of whether to deactivate after completing SCell activation.

23. The method according to claim 14, characterized in that, The second communication node supports OD-SSB measurement in a connectionless state. The method further includes one of the following: receiving first indication information sent by the first communication node, and performing OD-SSB measurement on the SCell based on the OD-SSB configuration information when the second communication node is in a connectionless state, wherein the first indication information is used to indicate that the OD-SSB configuration information is applicable to the connectionless state; receiving first configuration information for OD-SSB in the connectionless state sent by the first communication node, and performing OD-SSB measurement on the SCell based on the first configuration information when the second communication node is in a connectionless state; receiving a dedicated message sent by the first communication node, and performing OD-SSB measurement on the SCell based on the dedicated message when the second communication node is in a connectionless state, wherein the dedicated message includes the first configuration information for OD-SSB in the connectionless state.

24. The method according to claim 14, characterized in that, The method further includes: receiving indication information of MAC CE sent by the first communication node, the indication information of MAC CE being used to indicate activation and / or deactivation of OD-SSB measurement and / or corresponding SMTC configuration of the SCell; and activating and / or deactivating OD-SSB measurement and / or corresponding SMTC configuration of the SCell based on the indication information of MAC CE.

25. The method according to claim 24, characterized in that, The indication information of the MAC CE is at least one of the following: an 8-bit fixed format, a 32-bit fixed format, an 8-bit fixed format and extended bits, a 32-bit fixed format and extended bits, and no fixed format.

26. The method according to claim 25, characterized in that, The extended bit includes at least one of the following: a pre-configured SCell index number, the identification information of the SCell, a time-domain offset, a time-domain location information, the identification information of the OD-SSB configuration information, periodic information, and the number of OD-SSB bursts.

27. A communication node, characterized in that, include: processor; The processor is used to implement the information configuration method as described in any one of claims 1-13 or 14-26 when executing a computer program.

28. A computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program, characterized in that, When the computer program is executed by a processor, it implements the information configuration method as described in any one of claims 1-13 or 14-26.

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