Low power wakeup signal radio resource management measurements

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to low power wakeup signal (LP-WUS) radio resource management (RRM) measurements. In one aspect, a first device may transmit a measurement report from an LR of the first device to an MR of the first device, the measurement report including results of a plurality of LP-WUS RRM measurements. The MR of the first device 110 may send the measurement report to the second device 120.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Various example embodiments relate to the field of communications, and more specifically to devices, methods, apparatuses, and computer-readable storage media associated with Low Power Wake-up Signal (LP-WUS) Radio Resource Management (RRM) measurements. Background Technology

[0002] A communication network can be viewed as a facility that enables communication between two or more communication devices, or as providing communication devices with access to a data network. Mobile or wireless communication networks are an example of communication networks.

[0003] This type of communication network operates according to standards, such as those issued by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) or the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI). Examples of such standards include the so-called fifth-generation (5G) standard, sixth-generation (6G) standards, or other standards issued by 3GPP. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Overall, the exemplary embodiments of this disclosure provide a solution for LP-WUS RRM measurements.

[0005] In a first aspect, a first device is provided. The first device includes: at least one processor and at least one memory storing instructions, which, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the first device to at least: transmit a measurement report from a low-power radio (LR) of the first device to a main radio (MR) of the first device, the measurement report including the results of a plurality of LP-WUSRRM measurements; and transmit the measurement report from the MR of the first device to a second device.

[0006] In a second aspect, a method implemented at a first device is provided. The method includes: transmitting a measurement report from the LR of the first device to the MR of the first device, the measurement report including results of multiple LP-WUS RRM measurements; and sending the measurement report from the MR of the first device to a second device.

[0007] In a third aspect, an apparatus is provided, comprising: components for transmitting a measurement report from the LR of a first apparatus to the MR of the first apparatus, the measurement report including the results of a plurality of LP-WUS RRM measurements; and components for sending the measurement report from the MR of the first apparatus to a second apparatus.

[0008] In a fourth aspect, a non-transient computer-readable medium is provided, comprising program instructions that, when executed by a device, cause the device to perform at least the method according to any one of the third to fourth aspects described above.

[0009] In a fifth aspect, a computer program is provided, comprising program instructions for causing a device to perform at least the method according to the second aspect above.

[0010] In a sixth aspect, a first apparatus is provided, comprising: a transmission circuit system configured to transmit a measurement report from the LR of the first apparatus to the MR of the first apparatus, the measurement report including the results of a plurality of LP-WUS RRM measurements; and a transmission circuit system configured to transmit the measurement report from the MR of the first apparatus to a second apparatus.

[0011] It should be understood that the summary portion is not intended to identify key or essential features of the embodiments of this disclosure, nor is it intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. Other features of this disclosure will become readily apparent from the following description. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Some exemplary embodiments will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0013] Figure 1 An example communication network in which embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented is shown;

[0014] Figures 2A to 2D Examples of typical test settings according to some embodiments of this disclosure are shown;

[0015] Figure 3 A flowchart illustrating a process for LP-WUS RRM measurement according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown;

[0016] Figure 4 Examples of solutions for testing loop pattern implementations according to some embodiments of this disclosure are shown;

[0017] Figure 5 A flowchart illustrating an example RRM performance test process according to some embodiments of this disclosure is shown;

[0018] Figure 6 A flowchart illustrating a process for LP-WUS RRM measurement according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown;

[0019] Figure 7 An example procedure for LP-WUS RRM measurement according to some embodiments of this disclosure is shown;

[0020] Figure 8 A flowchart of a method implemented at a first device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown;

[0021] Figure 9 A flowchart of a method implemented at a second device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown;

[0022] Figure 10 A flowchart of a method implemented at a first device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown;

[0023] Figure 11 A simplified block diagram of an apparatus suitable for implementing embodiments of the present disclosure is shown; and

[0024] Figure 12 A block diagram of an example computer-readable medium according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown.

[0025] Throughout the accompanying drawings, the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The principles of this disclosure will now be described with reference to some exemplary embodiments. It should be understood that these embodiments are described for illustrative purposes only and to help those skilled in the art to understand and implement this disclosure, and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure in any way. The disclosure described herein can be implemented in various ways other than those described below.

[0027] In the following description and claims, unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure pertains.

[0028] References to "an embodiment," "embodiment," "example embodiment," etc., in this disclosure indicate that the described embodiment may include a particular feature, structure, or characteristic, but not every embodiment must include that particular feature, structure, or characteristic. Furthermore, such phrases do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Additionally, when a particular feature, structure, or characteristic is described in connection with an embodiment, it is believed that incorporating other embodiments to affect such a feature, structure, or characteristic is within the knowledge of those skilled in the art, whether explicitly described or not.

[0029] It should be understood that although the terms “first” and “second”, etc., may be used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are used only to distinguish one element from another. For example, a first element may be referred to as a second element, and similarly, a second element may be referred to as a first element, without departing from the scope of the exemplary embodiments. As used herein, the term “and / or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the listed terms.

[0030] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments. As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprising,” “including,” “having,” “having,” “containing,” and / or “including” as used herein specify the presence of the stated features, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof. As used herein, “at least one of the following: ” and “at least one of ” and similar wording, where the list of two or more elements is connected by “and” or “or”, means at least any one of the elements, or at least any two or more of the elements, or at least all of the elements.

[0031] As used in this application, the term "circuit system" may refer to one or more of the following: (a) Hardware circuit implementation only (e.g., implementation only in analog and / or digital circuits) and (b) A combination of hardware circuitry and software, such as (if applicable): (i) A combination of (multiple) analog and / or digital hardware circuits and software / firmware, and (ii) Any part of (multiple) hardware processors working in conjunction with software (including (multiple) digital signal processors), software, and memory to enable a device (e.g., a mobile phone or server) to perform various functions) and (c) (Multiple) hardware circuits and / or (multiple) processors, such as (multiple) microprocessors or a portion thereof, which require software (e.g., firmware) for operation, but may be absent when operation is not required.

[0032] This definition of circuit system applies to all uses of the term in this application, including in any claim. As a further example, as used in this application, the term circuit system also covers only the implementation of hardware circuitry or a processor (or processors) or a portion thereof and its accompanying software and / or firmware. For example, if applicable to a particular claim element, the term circuit system also covers baseband integrated circuits or processor integrated circuits for mobile devices, or similar integrated circuits in server cellular network devices or other computing or network devices.

[0033] As used herein, the term "communication network" refers to a network that conforms to any suitable communication standard, such as Long Term Evolution (LTE), LTE-A Advanced (LTE-A), Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA), High-Speed ​​Packet Access (HSPA), Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT), and so on. Furthermore, communication between terminal devices and network devices in a communication network can be performed according to any suitable generated communication protocol, including but not limited to first-generation (1G), second-generation (2G), 2.5G, 2.75G, third-generation (3G), fourth-generation (4G), 4.5G, future fifth-generation (5G) communication protocols, and / or any other protocols currently known or to be developed in the future. Embodiments of this disclosure can be applied to various communication systems. Given the rapid development of communications, there will naturally be future types of communication technologies and systems that can be implemented using this disclosure. This should not be construed as limiting the scope of this disclosure solely to the systems described above.

[0034] As used herein, the term "network device" refers to a node in a communication network through which terminal devices access the network and receive services. Network devices can refer to base stations (BS) or access points (APs), such as Node B (NodeB or NB), evolved Node B (eNodeB or eNB), NR NB (also known as gNB), remote radio unit (RRU), radio head (RH), remote radio head (RRH), repeater, low-power node (such as femtosecond, picosecond, etc.), etc., depending on the terminology and technology used.

[0035] As used herein, the term "terminal device" refers to any terminal device that may be capable of wireless communication. By way of example and not limitation, a terminal device may also be referred to as a communication device, user equipment (UE), subscriber station, portable subscriber station, mobile station (MS), or access terminal (AT). Terminal devices may include, but are not limited to, mobile phones, cellular phones, smartphones, Voice over IP (VoIP) phones, wireless local loop phones, tablets, wearable terminal devices, personal digital assistants (PDAs), portable computers, desktop computers, image capture terminal devices such as digital cameras, gaming terminal devices, music storage and playback devices, in-vehicle wireless terminal devices, wireless endpoints, mobile stations, laptop embedded devices (LEE), laptop mounted devices (LME), USB dongles, smart devices, wireless client devices (CPE), Internet of Things (IoT) devices, watches or other wearable devices, head-mounted displays (HMDs), vehicles, drones, medical devices and applications (e.g., remote surgery), industrial devices and applications (e.g., robots and / or other wireless devices operating in the context of industrial and / or automated processing chains), consumer electronics devices, devices operating on commercial and / or industrial wireless networks, and so on. In the following description, the terms "terminal equipment", "communication equipment", "terminal", "user equipment" and "UE" are used interchangeably.

[0036] The principles and embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. First, refer to... Figure 1 This illustrates an example communication system 100 in which embodiments of the present disclosure can be implemented. For example... Figure 1 As shown, the communication network 100 may include a first device 110, which may be, for example, a device under test (DUT) for simulating the corresponding behavior of a terminal device. In some example embodiments, the terminal device may also be discussed as a UE.

[0037] The communication network 100 may also include a second device 120, which may be, for example, a test device (TE) for simulating the corresponding behavior of network devices. In some embodiments, the network device may be discussed as a BS, gNB, or eNB. In some embodiments, the TE may be discussed as a test system.

[0038] In the following description, for illustrative purposes, some embodiments are described as the first device 110 operating as a device under test (DUT) and the second device 120 operating as a test device (TE). However, in some example embodiments, the operations described in connection with the terminal device can be implemented at the network device or other device, and the operations described in connection with the network device can be implemented at the terminal device or other device.

[0039] In some embodiments, if the first device 110 is a terminal device and the second device 120 is a network device, the link from the second device 120 to the first device 110 is referred to as a downlink (DL), and the link from the first device 110 to the second device 120 is referred to as an uplink (UL). In the DL, the second device 120 is a transmitting (TX) device (or transmitter) and the first device 110 is a receiving (RX) device (or receiver). In the UL, the first device 110 is a TX device (or transmitter) and the second device 120 is an RX device (or receiver).

[0040] It should be understood that the number of network devices and terminal devices is for illustrative purposes only and does not represent any limitation. System 100 may include any suitable number of first devices 110 and second devices 120 suitable for implementing embodiments of this disclosure.

[0041] Communication in communication system 100 can be implemented according to any suitable communication protocol, including but not limited to cellular communication protocols such as first-generation (1G), second-generation (2G), third-generation (3G), fourth-generation (4G), and fifth-generation (5G), wireless local area network communication protocols such as IEEE 802.11, and / or any other protocol currently known or to be developed in the future. Furthermore, communication can utilize any suitable wireless communication technology, including but not limited to: Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA), Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA), Frequency Division Duplex (FDD), Time Division Duplex (TDD), Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO), Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM), Discrete Fourier Transform Extended OFDM (DFT-s-OFDM), and / or any other technology currently known or to be developed in the future.

[0042] Figure 2A A typical test setup 200A for radiation testing in frequency range 2 (FR2) is shown. Figure 2B , Figure 2C and Figure 2D Typical test setups 200B, 200C, and 200D are shown for conducted test setups in frequency range 1 (FR1). For example... Figure 2A , Figure 2C and Figure 2D As shown, a DUT 210 and a test system 220 are provided. The DUT 210 can be a Low Power Wake-up Radio (LP-WUR) and includes a Low Power Radio (LR) 211 and a Main Radio (MR) 212. The LP-WUR has a separate antenna and / or a separate antenna connector. Figure 2BAs shown, a DUT 210 and a test system 220 are provided. The DUT 210 can be an LP-WUR and includes a combined MR and LR 211. The LP-WUR has a fully reused antenna and front-end, as well as a partially reused RF section. Using this test setup, tests for LP-WUS RRM measurements can be performed.

[0043] As mentioned above, LP-WUR can be a separate hardware (HW) instance of the UE and can be used in Radio Resource Control (RRC) idle mode, RRC inactive mode, and RRC connected mode. Performance verification can be challenging, especially for RRC idle mode where there is no feedback to the test system or no RRM measurement specified.

[0044] According to embodiments of this disclosure, a solution for LP-WUS RRM measurement is provided. In one aspect of this solution, a first device can receive an indication of a first test loop mode for LP-WUS RRM measurement from a second device. The first test loop mode can support RRC connected mode, RRC idle mode, and RRC inactive mode. The first device can send a measurement report including the results of multiple measurements to the second device. This solution can support all RRC modes for LP-WUS RRM measurement to improve flexibility.

[0045] Now for reference Figure 3 , Figure 3 A process 300 for LP-WUS RRM measurement according to some embodiments of this disclosure is illustrated. For discussion purposes, reference will be made to... Figure 1 Describe process 300. Process 300 may involve, for example, Figure 1 The first device 110 and the second device 120 are shown.

[0046] At point 310, the second device 120 may send an indication of a first test loop mode for testing LP-WUS RRM measurements to the first device 110. Accordingly, the first device 110 may receive this indication. In some embodiments, the first test loop mode may support RRC connected mode, RRC idle mode, and RRC inactive mode. It should be understood that all three RRC modes are applicable to embodiments of this disclosure, and the settings and configuration of the second device 120 may deviate between the three RRC modes. The actual test cases defining the signaling and specific behavior of MR and LR can be configured by the test cases themselves.

[0047] In some embodiments, the first test loop mode may be referred to as test loop mode "J", in addition to test loop modes A through I currently defined in 3GPP technical specification 38.509. For example... Figure 4As shown, the test loop mode "J" is indicated by enhancements for LP-WUS and support for RRC idle mode, RRC inactive mode, and RRC connected mode. The test loop function needs to be enabled in the LP-WUS section to ensure proper sleep mode enablement in MR 112. This means a trigger signal is required between LR111 and MR 112 to indicate when the measurement report is ready and can be transmitted to the test system. Since measurements are processed within the LR, direct transmission of results to the loopback entity is optional to avoid an additional communication layer, and the loopback entity will handle the wake-up scenario for MR 112. MR 112 will then be woken up, and data will be transmitted to the test system via MR 112. When MR 112 completes transmission—a trigger signal can be sent from the loopback entity to LR 111 to continue the measurement—MR 112 will re-enter sleep mode.

[0048] In some embodiments, the first test loop mode may be an extended test loop mode A or a test loop mode B that supports RRC connected mode, RRC idle mode, and RRC inactive mode. In some embodiments, the first device 110 may enter the first test loop mode based on this instruction.

[0049] In some embodiments, the second device 120 may send an LP-WUS configuration to the first device 110. Accordingly, the first device 110 may receive the LP-WUS configuration. In some embodiments, the first device 110 may perform at least one LP-WUS RRM measurement in a first test loop mode.

[0050] In some embodiments, the second device 120 may send a low-power synchronization signal (LP-SS) to the first device 110. Accordingly, the first device 110 may detect the LP-SS. In some embodiments, the LP-SS may be used for LP-WUS RRM measurements. In some embodiments, the LP-SS may be scheduled for a fixed duration and may be located at the same frequency position as the synchronization signal block (SSB) and have the same center frequency. In some embodiments, the first device 110 may detect and / or decode the LP-SS.

[0051] In some embodiments, the first device 110 may calculate at least one measurement metric. In some embodiments, the at least one measurement metric may include Low Power Reference Signal Received Power (LP-RSRP), Low Power Reference Signal Received Quality (LP-RSRQ), Low Power Received Signal Strength Indication (LP-RSSI), or other metric indicators. In some embodiments, LP-RSRP and LP-RSRQ may be similar to RSRP and RSRQ used for MR. It should be understood that at least one measurement metric may correspond to LP-SS. In other words, at least one measurement metric may correspond to an LP-WUS RRM measurement. In some embodiments, at least one measurement metric may be referred to as a sample of the LP-WUS RRM measurement. In some embodiments, the calculation may be referred to as a metric estimate. In some embodiments, the metric estimate may be based on an On / Off Keying (OOK) signal or alternatively on overlapping signals of the OOK “ON” portion sequence. In some embodiments, the measurement metric may be an averaged estimate to avoid large fluctuations in fading conditions. The number of averages may be scalable, depending on the time between scheduled LP-SSs and whether the metric estimate is based on the OOK signal or on overlapping signals in the “ON” symbols.

[0052] In some embodiments, the first device 110 may obtain first information for at least one measurement metric. In some embodiments, the first information may be sent by the second device 120, for example via RRC signaling. In some other embodiments, the first information may be specified in a standard. For example, the first information may be specified as a test case-specific configuration value in 3GPP specification 38.133. In some embodiments, the first information may include at least one reference value, at least one requirement, or both. In some embodiments, the reference value may correspond to a measurement metric. In some embodiments, at least one requirement may correspond to a measurement metric. In some embodiments, at least one requirement may include a tolerance value, an upper bound value, a lower bound value, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the reference value may be referred to as a reference level. In some embodiments, the tolerance value may be referred to as a tolerance level. In some embodiments, the requirement may be referred to as a specified requirement or an accuracy requirement.

[0053] In some embodiments, the first device 110 may determine whether a measurement passes or fails based on first information. For example, the first information may include a reference value for the measurement metric and a tolerance value for the measurement metric. If the calculated measurement metric value is within the tolerance value compared to the reference value, the corresponding measurement can be determined to pass; otherwise, the measurement can be determined to fail. In another example, the first information may include an upper bound value for the measurement metric and a lower bound value for the measurement metric. If the calculated measurement metric value is within the range of the upper and lower bound values, the corresponding measurement can be determined to pass; otherwise, the measurement can be determined to fail.

[0054] In some embodiments, the first device 110 may perform multiple LP-WUS RRM measurements in a first test loop mode. In other words, the first device 110 may repeatedly detect LP-SS, calculate at least one measurement metric, and optionally determine pass or fail multiple times. In some embodiments, the multiple measurements may be referred to as a measurement cycle.

[0055] At point 320, the first device 110 can send a measurement report, including the results of multiple measurements, to the second device 120. Accordingly, the second device 120 can receive the measurement report.

[0056] In some embodiments, the result of multiple measurements may include at least one measurement metric corresponding to the multiple measurements. In some embodiments, at least one measurement metric may include a measurement metric corresponding to all the multiple measurements. In some other embodiments, at least one measurement metric may include at least one measurement metric corresponding to a portion of the multiple measurements. In some embodiments, the result of multiple measurements may include the average of the measurement metric corresponding to the multiple measurements. In some embodiments, the second device 120 may parse the measurement report and determine pass or fail based on the measurement report. This process may be similar to the first device 110 described above determining pass or fail.

[0057] In some other embodiments, the results of multiple measurements may include indications of pass or failure for the multiple measurements. In some other embodiments, the results of multiple measurements may include the number of pass or failure for the multiple measurements.

[0058] In some other embodiments, if the test is performed in RRC connected mode, the results of the measurement can be transmitted from LR to MR for each measurement. If the test is performed in RRC idle mode or RRC inactive mode, the results of multiple measurements in LR up to the time duration between each measurement report can be transmitted to the second device 120. In this way, the wake-up duration for MR can be minimized, and the configuration of the process used in embodiments of this disclosure can approximate those in normal field operation.

[0059] In some embodiments, the second device 120 may send a request to the first device 110 for at least one measurement metric of a subset of a plurality of measurement metrics. Accordingly, the first device 110 may receive the request.

[0060] In some embodiments, the first device 110 may send at least one measurement metric of a subset of multiple measurement metrics to the second device 120. Accordingly, the second device 120 may receive at least one measurement metric. In some embodiments, the second device 120 may verify the pass or fail of the multiple measurements sent by the first device 110 based on at least one measurement metric. In some embodiments, the subset of multiple measurement metrics may include a specific sample. In some other embodiments, the subset of multiple measurement metrics may include a sample for each specific quantity.

[0061] In some embodiments, the second device 120 may send a request to the first device 110 to perform at least one additional measurement. Accordingly, the first device 110 may receive the request. In some embodiments, the second device 120 may send the request based on determining that at least one measurement has failed, for example, that at least one measurement metric is outside the tolerance value. In some embodiments, the additional measurement may be an LP-WUS RRM measurement. In some embodiments, the additional measurement may be performed according to different embodiments of the previous measurement. For example, for the previous measurement, the measurement report may include an indication of pass or failure, and for the additional measurement, the measurement report may include at least one measurement metric.

[0062] In some embodiments, the first device 110 may obtain a configuration for measurement reporting. In some embodiments, this configuration may include the number of averages, the time used for averaging, or the reporting frequency. In some embodiments, in RRC idle mode, the reporting frequency may reflect the wake-up time for the main radio, since the first device 110 is in an ultra-low power state. In some embodiments, this configuration may be transmitted by the second device 120, for example, via RRC signaling. In some other embodiments, this configuration may be specified in a standard. For example, the configuration may be specified as a test case-specific configuration value in 3GPP specification 38.133.

[0063] In some embodiments, the first device 110 and the second device 120 can initiate preconditions before testing. In some embodiments, the first device 110 can be connected to the second device 120.

[0064] In some embodiments, the test may be repeated until the user stops the test or until the expected duration or number of measurements has been completed. In some embodiments, the test may need to pass in 90% of the runs.

[0065] Now for reference Figure 5 , Figure 5 A flowchart illustrating an example RRM performance testing process according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown. Process 600 may involve, as... Figure 1The first device 110 shown is an example of a device, and as such Figure 1 The second device 120 shown is an example of a test system. This device may include LR and MR.

[0066] At 501, the prerequisites for the test to be initiated (e.g., from test case parameters) are: the device is connected to the test system. At 503, input parameters are provided for the device. Input parameters may include signal levels, operating modes (idle, inactive, connected), duration of RRM reports (sample size, time, or average), or any combination thereof.

[0067] At 505, the device activates test loop mode J (or modified A). Test loop mode supports LP-WUS in RRC_Idle, RRC_Inactive, or RRC_Connected. At 507, the device begins RRM performance testing (in the selected operating mode).

[0068] At 509, the device determines whether to terminate the test. If yes, proceed to 511, and the test ends. If no, proceed to 513, and the device decodes LP-SS. At 515, the device estimates LP-RSRP and LP-RSRQ. At 517, the device's LR transmits the estimated RRM measurements to the device's MR. At 519, the device transmits the results from the MR to the test system.

[0069] Now for reference Figure 6 , Figure 6 A process 600 for LP-WUS RRM measurement according to some embodiments of this disclosure is illustrated. For discussion purposes, reference will be made to... Figure 1 Describe process 600. Process 600 may involve, for example, Figure 1 The first device 110 and the second device 120 are shown. The first device 110 includes an LR and an MR. A communication interface is provided between the LR and the MR.

[0070] At 610, the LR of the first device 110 can transmit a measurement report, including the results of multiple LP-WUS RRM measurements, to the MR of the first device 110.

[0071] In some embodiments, the LR of the first device 110 can estimate the results of multiple LP-WUS RRM measurements. In some embodiments, the second device 120 can send LP-WUS data (e.g., LP-SS) to the LR of the first device 110. Accordingly, the LR of the first device 110 can receive the LP-WUS data and estimate the results of multiple measurements based on the LP-WUS data. In some embodiments, the LR of the first device 110 can estimate the results of multiple measurements by decoding the LP-WUS data and calculating at least one measurement metric. In some embodiments, the at least one measurement metric may include LP-RSRP, LP-RSRQ, LP-RSSI, or other metric indications. In some embodiments, the LR of the first device 110 can store the results of multiple LP-WUS RRM measurements.

[0072] At 620, the MR of the first device 110 can send a measurement report to the second device 120. In some embodiments, the first device 110 can wake up the MR of the first device 110 based on determining that the measurement report is ready, and the LR of the first device 110 can transmit the measurement report after the MR of the first device 110 is woken up.

[0073] In some embodiments, the first information may be transmitted between the LR and MR of the first device 110. In some embodiments, the first information may include a first test loop mode for LP-WUS RRM measurements, the test for the LP-WUS RRM measurement, the duration of the test, the average of multiple LP-WUS RRM measurements, the Radio Resource Control (RRC) status, the format of the measurement report, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the first test loop mode supports Radio Resource Control (RRC) connected mode, RRC idle mode, and RRC inactive mode. In some embodiments, the first test loop mode may be invoked and implemented in the MR.

[0074] Process 600 introduces a communication interface between the LR and MR, which allows the LR and MR to transmit information for RRM measurements to each other. In this way, RRM measurements can be performed for all RRC modes.

[0075] Figure 7 An example process 700 for LP-WUS RRM measurement according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown. Process 700 may involve a first device 110 and, as such, Figure 1 The second device 120 shown is an example of a test system. The first device 110 includes LR 111 and MR 112.

[0076] At 711, the test system sends LP-WUS data. At 712, LR 111 estimates the individual LP-SS measurements. Multiple results are stored. At 713, when the RRM measurement report is ready, MR 112 is activated and the results are transferred from LR 111 to MR 112. At 714, MR 112 sends the results to the test system. At 715, the test system presents the results.

[0077] An example test procedure is described below. This test procedure may involve, as such... Figure 1 The example of the first device 110 shown is a user equipment (UE), and as such Figure 1 The second device 120 shown is an example of a system simulator (SS).

[0078] 1. Ensure that the UE is in the state RRC_CONNECTED with the general procedure parameters Connection NR, Connection Not Release On and Test Mode On (e.g., according to TS 38.508-1

[14] Clause 4.5).

[0079] 2. Set the parameters appropriately according to the measurement accuracy test parameters.

[0080] 3. SS can send RRCReconfiguration messages on cell 1.

[0081] 4. The UE can send an RRCReconfigurationComplete message.

[0082] 5. The UE can send MeasurementReport messages and "pass / fail" reports pre-configured by the SS.

[0083] 6. The SS can check the value of the LP-SS-RSRP reported in the periodic MeasurementReport sent by the UE. The LP-SS-RSRP value of cell 2 reported by the UE is compared with the expected LP-SS-RSRP. If the value exceeds the accuracy requirement limit or the UE fails to report the measurement value for cell 2, the number of failed iterations is incremented by one. Otherwise, if the UE has reported "pass," the number of passed iterations is incremented by one, or if the UE reports "fail," the number of failed iterations is incremented by one.

[0084] 7. SS can continue to check the MeasurementReport messages sent by the UE until the confidence level is reached.

[0085] 8. Set the parameters appropriately for each sub-test according to the measurement accuracy test parameters and repeat steps 5 to 7.

[0086] Figure 8 A flowchart of an example method 800 implemented at a first device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown. For the purposes of discussion, reference will be made from the perspective of the first device 110. Figure 1 Description method 800.

[0087] At block 810, the first device 110 can receive from the second device 120 an indication of a first test loop mode for LP-WUS RRM measurements. The first test loop mode can support RRC connected mode, RRC idle mode, and RRC inactive mode. At block 820, the first device 110 can send a measurement report including the results of multiple measurements to the second device 120.

[0088] In some embodiments, the first device 110 may be configured for measurement reporting. This configuration includes at least one of the following: the number of averages, the time for averaging, or the frequency of reporting.

[0089] In some embodiments, the first device 110 may detect LP-SS transmitted by the second device 120. The first device 110 may calculate at least one measurement metric. The at least one measurement metric may include at least one of the following: LP-RSRP, LP-RSRQ, LP-RSSI, or other metric indications.

[0090] In some embodiments, the results of multiple measurements may include at least one of the measurement metrics corresponding to the multiple measurements.

[0091] In some embodiments, the results of multiple measurements may include an indication of whether the multiple measurements passed or failed, or the number of times the multiple measurements passed or failed.

[0092] In some embodiments, the first device 110 may obtain first information for at least one measurement metric. The first information may include at least one of the following: at least one reference value or at least one requirement. The first device 110 may determine pass or fail based on the first information.

[0093] In some embodiments, at least one requirement may include at least one of the following: a tolerance value, an upper bound value, or a lower bound value.

[0094] In some embodiments, the first device 110 may receive a request from the second device 120 for at least one measurement metric of a subset of a plurality of measurement metrics. The first device 110 may send at least one measurement metric of the subset of the plurality of measurement metrics to the second device 120.

[0095] In some embodiments, the first device 110 may receive a request from the second device 120 to perform at least one additional measurement. The first device 110 may perform at least one additional measurement based on the request.

[0096] In some embodiments, the first device may include user equipment, or the second device may include a system emulator.

[0097] Figure 9 A flowchart of an example method 900 implemented at a second device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown. For purposes of discussion, reference will be made from the perspective of the second device 120. Figure 1 Description method 800.

[0098] At block 910, the second device 120 can send an indication of a first test loop mode for testing LP-WUS RRM measurements to the first device 110. The first test loop mode supports RRC connected mode, RRC idle mode, and RRC inactive mode. At block 920, the second device 120 can receive a measurement report from the first device 110, including the results of multiple measurements.

[0099] In some embodiments, the second device 120 may send a configuration for measurement reporting to the first device 110. This configuration may include at least one of the following: the number of averages, the time used for averaging, or the frequency of reporting.

[0100] In some embodiments, the result of multiple measurements may include at least one measurement metric corresponding to the multiple measurements.

[0101] In some embodiments, the measurement metric may include at least one of the following: LP-RSRP, LP-RSRQ, LP-RSSI, or other metric indications.

[0102] In some embodiments, the second device 120 may determine whether a plurality of measurements have passed or failed based on measurement reports.

[0103] In some embodiments, the second device 120 may determine pass or fail based on first information for at least one measurement metric. The first information may include at least one of the following: at least one reference value, or at least one requirement.

[0104] In some embodiments, at least one requirement may include at least one of the following: a tolerance value, an upper bound value, or a lower bound value.

[0105] In some embodiments, the results of multiple measurements may include: an indication of whether the multiple measurements passed or failed, or the number of times the multiple measurements passed or failed.

[0106] In some embodiments, the second device 120 may send first information for at least one measurement metric to the first device 110. The first information may include at least one of the following: at least one reference value, or at least one requirement.

[0107] In some embodiments, the second device 120 may send a request to the first device 110 for at least one measurement metric of a subset of a plurality of measurement metrics. The second device 120 may receive at least one measurement metric of a subset of a plurality of measurement metrics from the first device 110.

[0108] In some embodiments, the second device 120 may send a request to the first device 110 to perform at least one additional measurement.

[0109] In some embodiments, the first device may include user equipment, or the second device may include a system emulator.

[0110] Figure 10 A flowchart of an example method 1000 implemented at a first device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown. For the purposes of discussion, reference will be made from the perspective of the first device 110. Figure 1 Description method 1000.

[0111] At block 1010, the LR of the first device 110 can transmit a measurement report, including the results of multiple LP-WUS RRM measurements, to the MR of the first device 110. At block 1020, the MR of the first device 110 can send a measurement report to the second device 120.

[0112] In some embodiments, the LR of the first device 110 can estimate the results of multiple LP-WUS RRM measurements. The LR of the first device 110 can store the results of multiple LP-WUS RRM measurements.

[0113] In some embodiments, the LR of the first device 110 can estimate the results of multiple LP-WUS RRM measurements by receiving LP-WUS data from the second device and estimating the results of multiple measurements based on the LP-WUS data.

[0114] In some embodiments, the LR of the first device 110 can estimate the results of multiple measurements by decoding LP-WUS data and calculating at least one measurement metric. The at least one measurement metric may include at least one of the following: LP-RSRP, LP-RSRQ, LP-RSSI, or other metric indications.

[0115] In some embodiments, the LR of the first device 110 may transmit a measurement report by: waking up the MR of the first device based on determining that the measurement report is ready; and transmitting the measurement report.

[0116] In some embodiments, the first device 110 may transmit first information between the LR and MR of the first device 110, the first information including at least one of the following: a first test loop mode for testing LP-WUS RRM measurements, the test of LP-WUS RRM measurements, the duration of the test, the average of multiple LP-WUS RRM measurements, the Radio Resource Control (RRC) status, or the format of the measurement report.

[0117] In some embodiments, the first test loop mode supports Radio Resource Control (RRC) connected mode, RRC idle mode, and RRC inactive mode.

[0118] In some embodiments, the first device may include user equipment, or the second device may include a system emulator.

[0119] In some embodiments, the means capable of performing any of the methods 800 (e.g., the first means 110) may include components for performing the corresponding steps of method 800. These components may be implemented in any suitable form. For example, the components may be implemented in a circuit system or a software module.

[0120] In some embodiments, the apparatus includes: a component for receiving an indication of a first test loop mode for testing LP-WUS RRM measurements from a second device 120. The first test loop mode may support RRC connected mode, RRC idle mode, and RRC inactive mode. The apparatus also includes: a component for sending a measurement report to the second device 120, including the results of multiple measurements.

[0121] In some embodiments, the apparatus further includes components for obtaining a configuration for measurement reporting. This configuration includes at least one of the following: the number of averages, the time for averaging, or the frequency of reporting.

[0122] In some embodiments, the apparatus further includes components for detecting LP-SS transmitted by the second device 120. The apparatus also includes components for calculating at least one measurement metric. The at least one measurement metric may include at least one of the following: LP-RSRP, LP-RSRQ, LP-RSSI, or other metric indications.

[0123] In some embodiments, the result of multiple measurements may include at least one measurement metric value among the multiple measurements.

[0124] In some embodiments, the results of multiple measurements may include: an indication of whether the multiple measurements passed or failed, or the number of times the multiple measurements passed or failed.

[0125] In some embodiments, the apparatus further includes components for obtaining first information for at least one measurement metric. The first information may include at least one of the following: at least one reference value, or at least one requirement. The apparatus further includes components for determining pass or fail based on the first information.

[0126] In some embodiments, at least one requirement may include at least one of the following: a tolerance value, an upper bound value, or a lower bound value.

[0127] In some embodiments, the apparatus further includes: a component for receiving a request from the second device 120 for at least one measurement metric of a subset of a plurality of measurement metrics. The apparatus also includes: a component for sending at least one measurement metric of the subset of the plurality of measurement metrics to the second device 120.

[0128] In some embodiments, the apparatus further includes components for receiving a request from the second means 120 to perform at least one additional measurement. The apparatus also includes components for performing at least one additional measurement based on the request.

[0129] In some embodiments, the first device may include user equipment, or the second device may include a system emulator.

[0130] In some embodiments, the apparatus further includes components for performing other steps in some embodiments of method 800. In some embodiments, the components include at least one processor and at least one memory including computer program code, the at least one memory and the computer program code being configured, together with the at least one processor, to cause execution of the apparatus.

[0131] In some embodiments, the means capable of performing any of the methods 900 (e.g., the second means 120) may include components for performing the corresponding steps of method 900. These components may be implemented in any suitable form. For example, the components may be implemented in a circuit system or a software module.

[0132] In some embodiments, the apparatus includes: a component for sending an indication of a first test loop mode for testing LP-WUS RRM measurements to a first device 110. The first test loop mode supports RRC connected mode, RRC idle mode, and RRC inactive mode. The apparatus also includes: a component for receiving a measurement report from the first device 110 that includes the results of multiple measurements.

[0133] In some embodiments, the apparatus further includes a component for sending a configuration for a measurement report to the first apparatus 110. This configuration may include at least one of the following: the number of averages, the time for averaging, or the frequency of reporting.

[0134] In some embodiments, the result of multiple measurements may include at least one measurement metric corresponding to the multiple measurements.

[0135] In some embodiments, the measurement metric may include at least one of the following: LP-RSRP, LP-RSRQ, LP-RSSI, or other measurement indications.

[0136] In some embodiments, the apparatus further includes a component for determining, based on measurement reports, whether a plurality of measurements have passed or failed.

[0137] In some embodiments, the apparatus further includes a component for determining whether a pass or failure occurs based on first information for at least one measurement metric. The first information may include at least one of the following: at least one reference value, or at least one requirement.

[0138] In some embodiments, at least one requirement may include at least one of the following: a tolerance value, an upper bound value, or a lower bound value.

[0139] In some embodiments, the results of multiple measurements may include: an indication of whether the multiple measurements passed or failed, or the number of times the multiple measurements passed or failed.

[0140] In some embodiments, the apparatus further includes a component for transmitting first information for at least one measurement metric to the first device 110. The first information may include at least one of the following: at least one reference value, or at least one requirement.

[0141] In some embodiments, the apparatus further includes: a component for sending a request to the first device 110 for at least one measurement metric of a subset of a plurality of measurement metrics. The apparatus also includes: a component for receiving at least one measurement metric of a subset of the plurality of measurement metrics from the first device 110.

[0142] In some embodiments, the apparatus further includes a component for sending a request to the first apparatus 110 to perform at least one additional measurement.

[0143] In some embodiments, the first device may include user equipment, or the second device may include a system emulator.

[0144] In some embodiments, the apparatus further includes components for performing other steps in some embodiments of method 900. In some embodiments, the components include at least one processor and at least one memory including computer program code, the at least one memory and the computer program code being configured, together with the at least one processor, to cause execution of the apparatus.

[0145] In some embodiments, an apparatus capable of performing any of the methods 1000 (e.g., the first apparatus 110) may include components for performing the corresponding steps of method 1000. These components may be implemented in any suitable form. For example, the components may be implemented in a circuit system or a software module.

[0146] In some embodiments, the apparatus includes: a component for transmitting a measurement report, comprising the results of multiple LP-WUS RRM measurements, from the LR of the first device to the MR of the first device 110. The apparatus also includes: a component for sending the measurement report from the MR of the first device 110 to the second device 120.

[0147] In some embodiments, the apparatus further includes components for estimating the results of multiple LP-WUS RRM measurements. The apparatus also includes components for storing the results of multiple LP-WUS RRM measurements.

[0148] In some embodiments, the apparatus further includes: components for receiving LP-WUS data from a second device; and components for estimating the results of multiple measurements based on the LP-WUS data.

[0149] In some embodiments, the apparatus further includes: components for decoding LP-WUS data; and components for calculating at least one measurement metric. The at least one measurement metric may include at least one of the following: LP-RSRP, LP-RSRQ, LP-RSSI, or other metric indications.

[0150] In some embodiments, the apparatus further includes: components for waking up the MR of the first apparatus based on determining that a measurement report is ready; and components for transmitting the measurement report.

[0151] In some embodiments, the apparatus further includes: a component for transmitting first information between the LR and MR of the first apparatus 110, the first information including at least one of the following: a first test loop mode for testing LP-WUS RRM measurements, the test of LP-WUS RRM measurements, the duration of the test, the average of multiple LP-WUS RRM measurements, the Radio Resource Control (RRC) status, or the format of the measurement report.

[0152] In some embodiments, the first test loop mode supports Radio Resource Control (RRC) connected mode, RRC idle mode, and RRC inactive mode.

[0153] In some embodiments, the first device may include user equipment, or the second device may include a system emulator.

[0154] In some embodiments, the apparatus further includes components for performing other steps in some embodiments of method 1000. In some embodiments, the components include at least one processor and at least one memory including computer program code, the at least one memory and the computer program code being configured, together with the at least one processor, to cause execution of the apparatus.

[0155] This invention can be implemented as a new test procedure in 3GPP TS 38.533, with an example for LP-SS-RSRP measurement shown below.

[0156] 7.1 Test Procedure for LP-SS-RSRP in 3GPP TS38.533

[0157] 7.1.1.1.1 Absolute Measurement Accuracy of LP-SS-RSRP

[0158] 7.1.1.1.1.1 Test Objective

[0159] The purpose of this test is to verify that the absolute measurement accuracy of intra-frame frequency LP-SS-RSRP is within specified limits for all frequency bands.

[0160] 7.1.1.1.1.2 Testing Applicability

[0161] This test applies to all types of NR UEs that support LP-WUS starting from version 19.

[0162] 7.1.1.1.1.3 Minimum Consistency Requirements

[0163] The minimum consistency requirement is specified in Clause 7.1.1.0.1.

[0164] The relevant specification reference for this requirement is Clause A.7.1.1.1 of TS 38.133 [6].

[0165] 7.1.1.1.1.4 Test Description

[0166] 7.1.1.1.1.4.1 Initial Conditions

[0167] This test should be performed using any of the test configurations in Table 7.1.1.1.1.4.1-1. Table 7.1.1.1.1.4.1-1: Test Configurations Supported by NR SA FR1 LP-SS-RSRP Measurement Accuracy

[0168] Configure the test equipment and DUT according to the parameters in Table 7.1.1.1.1.4.1-2. Table 7.1.1.1.1.4.1-2: Initial conditions for absolute frequency accuracy within LP-SS-RSRP frames in FR1

[0169] 1. The message content is defined in Clause 7.1.1.1.1.4.3.

[0170] 2. Cell 1 is the NR FR1 serving cell (PCell), and Cell 2 is an NR neighboring cell in the same frequency and the target cell for LP-SS-RSRP measurements. The connection establishment is completed according to the settings in Annexes C.1.1 and C.1.2.

[0171] 7.1.1.1.1.4.2 Testing Procedure

[0172] 1. Ensure that the UE is in the state RRC_CONNECTED with general process parameters Connection NR, Connection Not Release Enabled and Test Mode Enabled, according to Clause 4.5 of TS 38.508-1

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[0173] 2. Set the parameters appropriately according to Table 7.1.1.1.1.5-1.

[0174] 3. SS should send an RRCReconfiguration message on cell 1.

[0175] 4. The UE should send an RRCReconfigurationComplete message.

[0176] 5. The UE should send a MeasurementReport message pre-configured by the SS and a "pass / fail" report.

[0177] 6. The SS should check the value of the LP-SS-RSRP reported in the periodic Measurement Report sent by the UE. The LP-SS-RSRP value of cell 2 reported by the UE is compared with the expected LP-SS-RSRP. If the value exceeds the limit in Table 7.1.1.1.1.5-2 or the UE fails to report the measurement value of cell 2, the number of failed iterations is increased by one. Otherwise, if the UE has reported "passed", the number of passed iterations is increased by one, or if the UE reports "failed", the number of failed iterations is increased by one.

[0178] 7. The SS shall continue to examine MeasurementReport messages sent by the UE until the confidence level in Table G.2.3-1 of Annex G is reached.

[0179] 8. Set the parameters appropriately according to each subtest in Table 7.1.1.1.1.5-1 and repeat steps 5-7.

[0180] 7.1.1.1.1.4.3 Message Content

[0181] The message content is in accordance with Clause 7.3 of TS 38.508-1

[14] , with the following exceptions: Table 7.1.1.1.1.4.3-1: General Exception Messages for Absolute Measurement Accuracy of NR SA FR1 LP-SS-RSRP Table 7.1.1.1.1.4.3-2: ReportConfigNR-DEFAULT (Periodic) for NR SA FR1 LP-SS-RSRP Accuracy

[0182] 7.1.1.1.1.5 Test Requirements

[0183] Table 7.1.1.1.1.5-1 defines the main level settings for test tolerances used for all tests.

[0184] Each LP-SS-RSRP measurement report for each test in Table 7.1.1.1.1.5-1 shall meet the corresponding absolute accuracy requirements in Table 7.1.1.1.1.5-2 for test configurations 1 and 2, and the corresponding absolute accuracy requirements in Table 7.1.1.1.1.5-3 for test configuration 3. Table 7.1.1.1.1.5-1: Test Parameters for Measurement Accuracy of NR SA FR1 LP-SS-RSRP Table 7.1.1.1.1.5-2: Absolute Accuracy Requirements of LP-SS-RSRP Intra-Frame Frequency for Test Configurations 1 and 2 Table 7.1.1.1.1.5-3: Absolute Accuracy Requirements of LP-SS-RSRP Intra-Frame Frequency for Reported Values ​​in Test Configuration 3

[0185] For the test to pass, the success rate of reported values ​​in each test should exceed 90%, with a confidence level of 95%.

[0186] Figure 11 This is a simplified block diagram of a device 1100 suitable for implementing embodiments of the present disclosure. Device 1100 can be provided to implement a communication device, such as... Figure 1 The first device 110 or the second device 120 are shown. As shown, the device 1100 includes one or more processors 1110, one or more memories 1120 coupled to the processors 1110, and one or more communication modules 1140 coupled to the processors 1110.

[0187] Communication module 1140 is used for bidirectional communication. Communication module 1140 has at least one antenna to facilitate communication. The communication interface can represent any interface necessary for communication with other network elements.

[0188] Processor 1110 can be any type suitable for a local technology network and may include one or more of the following: general-purpose computer, special-purpose computer, microprocessor, digital signal processor (DSP), and processor based on a multi-core processor architecture, as non-limiting examples. Device 1100 may have multiple processors, such as application-specific integrated circuit chips that are time-dependent on the clock of a synchronous main processor.

[0189] Memory 1120 may include one or more non-volatile memories and one or more volatile memories. Examples of non-volatile memories include, but are not limited to, read-only memory (ROM) 1124, electrically programmable read-only memory (EPROM), flash memory, hard disk, optical disc (CD), digital video disc (DVD), and other magnetic and / or optical storage. Examples of volatile memories include, but are not limited to, random access memory (RAM) 1122 and other volatile memories that do not persist during power-off periods.

[0190] Computer program 1130 includes computer-executable instructions that are executed by the associated processor 1110. Program 1130 may be stored in ROM 1124. Processor 1110 may perform any suitable actions and processes by loading program 1130 into RAM 1122.

[0191] Communication module 1140 is used for bidirectional communication. Communication module 1140 has at least one antenna to facilitate communication. The communication interface can represent any interface necessary for communication with other network elements.

[0192] Embodiments of this disclosure can be implemented via program 1130, enabling device 1100 to perform any of the processes of this disclosure as discussed with reference to Figures 2 to 10. Embodiments of this disclosure can also be implemented via hardware or a combination of software and hardware.

[0193] In some embodiments, program 1130 may be tangibly contained in a computer-readable medium, which may be included in device 1100 (e.g., in memory 1120) or in other storage devices accessible to device 1100. Device 1100 may load program 1130 from the computer-readable medium into RAM 1122 for execution. The computer-readable medium may include any type of tangible non-volatile storage, such as ROM, EPROM, flash memory, hard disk, CD, DVD, etc. Figure 12 An example of a computer-readable medium 1200 in the form of a CD or DVD is shown. A program 1130 is stored on the computer-readable medium.

[0194] Generally, the various embodiments of this disclosure can be implemented in hardware or dedicated circuitry, software, logic, or any combination thereof. Some aspects can be implemented in hardware, while others can be implemented in firmware or software, which can be executed by a controller, microprocessor, or other computing device. Although various aspects of the embodiments of this disclosure are shown and described as block diagrams, flowcharts, or using some other graphical representation, it should be understood that the blocks, apparatuses, systems, techniques, or methods described herein can be implemented in hardware, software, firmware, dedicated circuitry or logic, general-purpose hardware or controllers or other computing devices, or some combination thereof, in non-limiting examples.

[0195] This disclosure also provides at least one computer program product tangibly stored on a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium. The computer program product includes computer-executable instructions, such as those included in program modules, which execute in a device on a target real or virtual processor to perform the methods described above with reference to Figures 2 through 10. Typically, program modules include routines, programs, libraries, objects, classes, components, data structures, etc., that perform specific tasks or implement specific abstract data types. The functionality of program modules can be combined or divided among program modules as needed in various embodiments. The machine-executable instructions for the program modules can execute within a local or distributed device. In a distributed device, the program modules can reside on both local and remote storage media.

[0196] Program code used to perform the methods of this disclosure may be written in any combination of one or more programming languages. This program code may be provided to a processor or controller of a general-purpose computer, special-purpose computer, or other programmable data processing apparatus, such that, when executed by the processor or controller, the program code causes the functions / operations specified in the flowcharts and / or block diagrams to be implemented. The program code may be executed entirely on a machine, partially on a machine, as a stand-alone software package, partially on a machine and partially on a remote machine, or entirely on a remote machine or server.

[0197] In the context of this disclosure, computer program code or related data may be carried by any suitable carrier to enable a device, apparatus, or processor to perform the various processes and operations described above. Examples of carriers include signals, computer-readable media, and the like.

[0198] Computer-readable media can be computer-readable signal media or computer-readable storage media. Computer-readable media can include, but is not limited to, electronic, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor systems, apparatuses, or devices, or any suitable combination thereof. More specific examples of computer-readable storage media will include electrical connections having one or more wires, portable computer disks, hard disks, random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), optical fiber, portable optical disc read-only memory (CD-ROM), optical storage devices, magnetic storage devices, or any suitable combination thereof. The term “non-transient” as used herein is a limitation on the medium itself (i.e., tangible, not a signal), and not a limitation on the persistence of data storage (e.g., RAM and ROM).

[0199] Furthermore, although the operations are described in a specific order, this should not be construed as requiring these operations to be performed in the specific order shown or sequentially, or requiring the execution of all shown operations to achieve the desired result. In some cases, multitasking and parallel processing may be advantageous. Similarly, while several specific implementation details are included in the foregoing discussion, these should not be construed as limiting the scope of this disclosure, but rather as descriptions of features that may be specific to particular embodiments. Certain features described in the context of a single embodiment may also be implemented in combination in a single embodiment. Conversely, the various features described in the context of a single embodiment may also be implemented individually or in any suitable sub-combination in multiple embodiments.

[0200] Although this disclosure has been described in language specific to structural features and / or methodological behavior, it should be understood that the disclosure as defined in the appended claims is not necessarily limited to the specific features or behaviors described above. Rather, the specific features and behaviors described above are disclosed as exemplary forms for implementing the claims.

Claims

1. A first device for communication, comprising: At least one processor; as well as At least one memory stores instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the first device to at least: A measurement report is transmitted from the low-power radio LR of the first device to the main radio MR of the first device, the measurement report including the results of multiple low-power wake-up signals LP-WUS radio resource management RRM measurements; as well as The measurement report is sent from the MR of the first device to the second device.

2. The first device according to claim 1, wherein the first device is further configured to: The results of the plurality of LP-WUS RRM measurements are estimated by the LR of the first device; and The results of the plurality of LP-WUS RRM measurements are stored by the LR of the first device.

3. The first apparatus of claim 2, wherein the first apparatus is configured to estimate the results of the plurality of LP-WUS RRM measurements by: Receive LP-WUS data from the second device; and The results of the multiple measurements are estimated based on the LP-WUS data.

4. The first apparatus of claim 3, wherein the first apparatus is configured to estimate the results of the plurality of measurements by: Decode the LP-WUS data; and Calculate at least one measurement metric, wherein the at least one measurement metric includes at least one of the following: Low-power reference signal receive power LP-RSRP Low-power reference signal reception quality LP-RSRQ Low power received signal strength indicator LP-RSSI, or Other metrics and indicators.

5. The first device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the first device is configured to transmit the measurement report in the following manner: Based on the determination that the measurement report is ready, the MR of the first device is activated; and Transmit the measurement report.

6. The first device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the first device is further configured to: Transmitting first information between the LR and the MR of the first device, the first information including at least one of the following: The first test loop mode for the LP-WUS RRM measurement. The test measured by the LP-WUS RRM. The duration of the test, The average of multiple LP-WUS RRM measurements, Radio Resource Control (RRC) status, or The format of the measurement report.

7. The first apparatus of claim 6, wherein the first test loop mode supports Radio Resource Control (RRC) connected mode, RRC idle mode, and RRC inactive mode.

8. The first device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein at least one of the following: The first device includes user equipment; or The second device includes a system simulator.

9. A method for communication, comprising: A measurement report is transmitted from the low-power radio LR of the first device to the main radio MR of the first device. The measurement report includes the results of multiple low-power wake-up signals LP-WUS radio resource management RRM measurements. as well as The measurement report is sent from the MR of the first device to the second device.

10. The method of claim 9, wherein the method further comprises: The results of the plurality of LP-WUS RRM measurements are estimated by the LR of the first device; as well as The results of the plurality of LP-WUS RRM measurements are stored by the LR of the first device.

11. The method of claim 10, wherein the method further comprises: Receive LP-WUS data from the second device; as well as The results of multiple measurements are estimated based on the LP-WUS data.

12. The method of claim 11, wherein the method further comprises: Decode the LP-WUS data; and Calculate at least one measurement metric, wherein the at least one measurement metric includes at least one of the following: Low-power reference signal receive power LP-RSRP Low-power reference signal reception quality LP-RSRQ Low power received signal strength indicator LP-RSSI, or Other metrics and indicators.

13. The method according to any one of claims 9 to 12, wherein the method further comprises: Based on the determination that the measurement report is ready, the MR of the first device is activated; as well as Transmit the measurement report.

14. The method according to any one of claims 9 to 13, wherein the method further comprises: Transmitting first information between the LR and the MR of the first device, the first information including at least one of the following: The first test loop mode for the LP-WUS RRM measurement. The test measured by the LP-WUS RRM. The duration of the test, The average of multiple LP-WUS RRM measurements, Radio Resource Control (RRC) status, or The format of the measurement report.

15. The method of claim 14, wherein the first test loop mode supports Radio Resource Control (RRC) connected mode, RRC idle mode, and RRC inactive mode.

16. An apparatus for communication, comprising: Components for transmitting measurement reports from the low-power radio LR of the first device to the main radio MR of the first device, the measurement reports including the results of multiple low-power wake-up signals LP-WUS radio resource management RRM measurements; as well as A component for transmitting the measurement report from the MR of the first device to the second device.

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