Communication method and device

Abstract

The invention provides a communication method and device, and belongs to the technical field of communication, and the communication method comprises the steps: transmitting an adaptive measurement result to network equipment under the condition that a guide condition is satisfied, the adaptive measurement result being obtained by adjusting a current actual measurement result of a measurement event, and the adaptive measurement result satisfying a trigger threshold of a target message; receiving a target message sent by the network equipment; executing an operation corresponding to the target message on the terminal equipment; wherein the guide condition comprises at least one of the following items: the current actual measurement result of the measurement event does not meet the trigger threshold of the target message, the flow is less than a first threshold, the signal strength is greater than a second threshold, the error rate is less than a third threshold, the terminal equipment is in a static state, and a non-tight time sequence is applied; the current serving cell is a high-load cell or a non-high-load cell with the signal strength of the adjacent cell greater than a fourth threshold. According to the invention, the cell can be actively switched, and the power consumption of the terminal equipment is reduced while the performance of the terminal equipment is not affected.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of communication technology, and in particular to a communication method and apparatus. Background Technology

[0002] In communication systems, to ensure continuous and uninterrupted communication services, terminal devices switch from one cell to another under the control of network equipment. Furthermore, with increasing communication performance and computing demands, the processor performance of terminal devices is constantly improving. For graphics-intensive applications, such as games, video editing, and three-dimensional (3D) modeling, the graphics cards of terminal devices possess powerful graphics processing capabilities. Moreover, to run multiple applications simultaneously or perform large-scale data processing, terminal devices have large-capacity memory and high-speed hard drives.

[0003] However, cell handover for terminal devices is controlled by network equipment, resulting in limited flexibility in the process. Furthermore, while high-performance processors, high-efficiency graphics cards, large-capacity memory, and high-speed hard drives improve terminal device performance, they also increase power consumption. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides a communication method and apparatus that solves the problems of poor flexibility and high power consumption of terminal devices in the cell handover process in related technologies. It can actively hand over cells and reduce the power consumption of terminal devices without affecting their performance.

[0005] In a first aspect, this application provides a communication method, comprising: sending an adaptive measurement result to a network device under the condition of meeting a guiding condition, wherein the adaptive measurement result is obtained by adjusting the actual measurement result of the current measurement event, the adaptive measurement result meets the trigger threshold of a target message, the target message including a gap message and a handover request; receiving the target message sent by the network device; and performing an operation corresponding to the target message on a terminal device; wherein the guiding condition includes at least one of the following: the actual measurement result of the current measurement event does not meet the trigger threshold of the target message, the traffic is less than a first threshold, the signal strength is greater than a second threshold, the bit error rate is less than a third threshold, the terminal device is in a stationary state, the application is not in a tight timing sequence, the currently serving cell is a high-load cell or the signal strength of the adjacent cell is greater than a fourth threshold and is not a high-load cell.

[0006] Different types of target messages correspond to different boot conditions. Gap messages and handover requests correspond to Gap boot conditions and handover boot conditions, respectively.

[0007] Traffic volume below the first threshold ensures that even with reduced resources, the terminal device can still meet its traffic demands. Non-tight timing ensures that increased packet transmission latency will not impact application performance. Signal strength exceeding the second threshold and bit error rate below the third threshold in the guiding conditions indicate good signal quality in the cell the terminal device is currently connected to. If the terminal device is moving, it will switch to a new cell, potentially resulting in network loss. However, if the terminal device is stationary, it will not lose network connection due to switching to a new cell, thus guaranteeing the signal quality of the cell the terminal device is currently connected to.

[0008] For example, if the guiding conditions are met, the current actual measurement result of the measurement event can be adjusted to the trigger threshold of the target message or less than the trigger threshold of the target message to obtain an adaptive measurement result.

[0009] If the guiding conditions are not met, when the terminal device needs to report the measurement results to the network device, it will send the actual measurement results of the current measurement event to the network device.

[0010] Its beneficial effect is that, under the guidance conditions, the terminal device can actively guide the network device to send the target message by adjusting the actual measurement result of the measurement event. Based on the target message, the terminal device can be put into sleep control or switched to another cell, thus enabling active cell switching with high flexibility. It also reduces the power consumption of the terminal device without affecting its performance.

[0011] In one possible implementation, the target message is a Gap message, which includes a first Gap configuration and a first inter-frequency measurement configuration. The process of performing the operation corresponding to the target message on the terminal device includes: performing sleep control on the terminal device during the first Gap effective period according to the first Gap configuration.

[0012] Its beneficial effect is that meeting the Gap guidance conditions indicates that the terminal device is in a scenario with relatively high signal strength or low traffic demand, and can refrain from data transmission and reception for a period of time. Based on this, the terminal device guides the network device to issue Gap configuration by adjusting the actual measurement results of the measurement event. During the Gap validity period, the terminal device does not perform inter-frequency measurement control, but only performs sleep control on the terminal device to reduce power consumption, thereby reducing the power consumption of the terminal device without affecting its performance.

[0013] In one possible implementation, the method further includes sending adaptive measurement results to the network device during the first gap period.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the method further includes: receiving a second Gap configuration and a second inter-frequency measurement configuration during the first Gap effective period; and performing sleep control on the terminal device during the second Gap effective period according to the second Gap configuration.

[0015] In one possible implementation, the method further includes: sending the actual measurement result of the current measurement event to the network device when the Gap boot conditions are not met and the actual measurement result of the current measurement event meets the trigger threshold of the Gap message; receiving the third Gap configuration and the third inter-frequency measurement configuration sent by the network device; and performing inter-frequency measurement control during the third Gap effective period according to the third Gap configuration and the third inter-frequency measurement configuration.

[0016] In one possible implementation, the actual measurement result of the current measurement event is greater than the trigger threshold of the target message, and the adaptive measurement result is less than or equal to the trigger threshold of the target message.

[0017] In one possible implementation, the target message is a handover request, and the terminal device performs the operation corresponding to the target message, including: handover to the cell indicated by the handover request.

[0018] Secondly, this application provides a communication device, comprising: a transceiver module, configured to send an adaptive measurement result to a network device under the condition of satisfying a guiding condition, wherein the adaptive measurement result is obtained by adjusting the actual measurement result of the current measurement event, and the adaptive measurement result satisfies the trigger threshold of a target message, the target message including a gap message and a handover request; the transceiver module is further configured to receive the target message sent by the network device; and a processing module, configured to perform an operation corresponding to the target message on a terminal device; wherein the guiding condition includes at least one of the following: the actual measurement result of the current measurement event does not satisfy the trigger threshold of the target message, the traffic is less than a first threshold, the signal strength is greater than a second threshold, the bit error rate is less than a third threshold, the terminal device is in a stationary state, the application is not in a tight timing sequence, the currently serving cell is a high-load cell, or the signal strength of the adjacent cell is greater than a fourth threshold and is not a high-load cell.

[0019] In one possible implementation, the target message is a Gap message, which includes a first Gap configuration and a first inter-frequency measurement configuration. The processing module is specifically used to perform sleep control on the terminal device during the first Gap effective period according to the first Gap configuration.

[0020] In one possible implementation, the transceiver module is also used to send adaptive measurement results to the network device during the first gap period.

[0021] In one possible implementation, the transceiver module is further configured to receive the second Gap configuration and the second inter-frequency measurement configuration during the first Gap effective period; the processing module is further configured to perform sleep control on the terminal device during the second Gap effective period according to the second Gap configuration.

[0022] In one possible implementation, the transceiver module is further configured to send the actual measurement result of the current measurement event to the network device when the Gap boot conditions are not met and the actual measurement result of the current measurement event meets the trigger threshold of the Gap message; the transceiver module is further configured to receive the third Gap configuration and the third inter-frequency measurement configuration sent by the network device; the processing module is further configured to perform inter-frequency measurement control during the third Gap effective period according to the third Gap configuration and the third inter-frequency measurement configuration.

[0023] In one possible implementation, the actual measurement result of the current measurement event is greater than the trigger threshold of the target message, and the adaptive measurement result is less than or equal to the trigger threshold of the target message.

[0024] In one possible implementation, the target message is a handover request, and the processing module is specifically used to switch to the cell indicated by the handover request.

[0025] Thirdly, this application provides a communication device comprising: one or more processors; a memory for storing one or more computer programs or instructions; and, when the one or more computer programs or instructions are executed by the one or more processors, causing the one or more processors to implement the method as described in any of the first aspects.

[0026] Fourthly, this application provides a communication device, including a processor for performing the method as described in any one of the first aspects.

[0027] Fifthly, this application provides a communication device, which includes: a processing circuit and an interface circuit; wherein the interface circuit is used to couple with a memory external to the communication device and to provide a communication interface for the processing circuit to access the memory; the processing circuit is used to execute program instructions in the memory to implement the method as described in any of the first aspects.

[0028] In practical implementation, the communication device can be a chip, the input circuit can be an input pin, the output circuit can be an output pin, and the processing circuit can be a transistor, gate circuit, flip-flop, and various logic circuits. The input signal received by the input circuit can be received and input by, for example, but not limited to, a receiver, and the signal output by the output circuit can be output to, for example, but not limited to, a transmitter and transmitted by the transmitter. Furthermore, the input circuit and the output circuit can be the same circuit, which is used as the input circuit and the output circuit at different times. This application does not limit the specific implementation of the processor and various circuits.

[0029] In one implementation, the communication device can be a wireless communication device, i.e., a computer device that supports wireless communication functionality. Specifically, the wireless communication device can be a terminal such as a smartphone. The network chip can also be called a system-on-a-chip (SoC), or simply a SoC chip. The communication chip may include a baseband processing chip and a radio frequency (RF) processing chip. The baseband processing chip is sometimes also called a modem or baseband chip. The RF processing chip is sometimes called an RF transceiver or RF chip. In physical implementation, some or all of the chips in the communication chip can be integrated within the SoC chip. For example, the baseband processing chip is integrated into the SoC chip, while the RF processing chip is not integrated with the SoC chip. The interface circuit can be the RF processing chip in the wireless communication device, and the processing circuit can be the baseband processing chip in the wireless communication device.

[0030] In another implementation, the communication device can be a component of a wireless communication device, such as an integrated circuit product like a network chip or communication chip. The interface circuit can be an input / output interface, interface circuit, output circuit, input circuit, pin, or related circuit on the chip or chip network. The processor can also be represented as a processing circuit or logic circuit.

[0031] Sixthly, this application provides a computer-readable storage medium storing program code, which, when executed by a processor, implements the method as described in any one of the first aspects.

[0032] In a seventh aspect, this application provides a chip comprising: at least one processor. The at least one processor is configured to perform the method as described in any one of the first aspects.

[0033] Optionally, the chip also includes memory. At least one processor is used to execute code in the memory, and when the at least one processor executes the code, it causes the chip to implement the method as described in any one of the first aspects.

[0034] Alternatively, the chip described above can also be an integrated circuit.

[0035] Eighthly, this application provides a computer program product containing instructions that, when run on a computer, cause the computer to perform the method as described in any one of the first aspects. Attached Figure Description

[0036] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a communication system provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0037] Figure 2A flowchart illustrating a communication method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0038] Figure 3 A flowchart illustrating another communication method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0039] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of an air interface frame transmission provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0040] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of another air interface frame transmission provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0041] Figure 6 A flowchart illustrating another communication method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0042] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0043] Figure 8 A block diagram of a communication device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0044] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a communication device provided in an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0045] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the technical solutions of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0046] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, embodiments, claims, and drawings of this application are for distinguishing purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or order. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such as including a series of steps or units. A method, system, product, or apparatus is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products, or apparatuses.

[0047] It should be understood that in this application, "at least one (item)" means one or more, and "more than" means two or more. "And / or" is used to describe the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, "A and / or B" can represent three cases: only A exists, only B exists, and both A and B exist simultaneously, where A and B can be singular or plural. The character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects are in an "or" relationship. "At least one (item) of the following" or similar expressions refer to any combination of these items, including any combination of single or plural items. For example, at least one (item) of a, b, or c can represent: a, b, c, "a and b", "a and c", "b and c", or "a and b and c", where a, b, and c can be single or multiple.

[0048] This application provides a communication method that can be applied to a communication system. The communication system includes, but is not limited to: 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) related cellular systems, such as 4th generation (4G) communication systems (e.g., Long Term Evolution (LTE) systems), 5th generation (5G) communication systems (e.g., New Radio (NR) systems), and future-oriented evolution systems (e.g., 6th generation (6G) mobile communication systems). The communication system can also be an open radio access network (OORAN), a cloud radio access network (CRAN), or a wireless fidelity (WiFi) system. The communication system can also be a communication system integrating two or more of the above systems.

[0049] The communication system provided in this application embodiment may include network devices and terminal devices. Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a possible, non-limiting communication system is shown. (e.g.) Figure 1 As shown, the communication system 100 includes at least one network device 110 and at least one terminal device 120.

[0050] In this embodiment, the communication device has wireless communication capabilities and can be configured with multiple antennas. These multiple antennas may include at least one transmitting antenna for transmitting signals and at least one receiving antenna for receiving signals. Additionally, each communication device also includes a transmitter chain and a receiver chain. Those skilled in the art will understand that these chains may include multiple components related to signal transmission and reception (e.g., processors, modulators, multiplexers, demodulators, demultiplexers, or antennas). The communication device can be a network device or a terminal device, and there is no limitation thereto.

[0051] The network device 110 is located on the network side of the aforementioned communication system. It is used to help terminal devices achieve wireless access and is a device with wireless transceiver capabilities, or a chip or chip system that can be installed in the device. The network device 110 includes, but is not limited to, network devices, radio access network (RAN) nodes, access network devices, RAN entities, or access nodes. Multiple network devices 110 in the communication system can be nodes of the same type or nodes of different types.

[0052] In one possible scenario, network device 110 can be a base station, an evolved NodeB (eNodeB), an access point (AP), a transmission reception point (TRP), a next-generation NodeB (gNB), a next-generation base station in a 6th-generation (6G) mobile communication system, a base station in a future mobile communication system, or an access node in a WiFi system. Network device 110 can be a macro base station, a micro base station, an indoor station, a relay node, a donor node, or a radio controller in a CRAN scenario. Network device 110 can be a macro base station, a micro base station, an indoor station, a relay node, a donor node, an open radio access network (ORAN), or a radio controller in a centralized radio access network (CRAN) scenario. Network device 110 can also be one or a group of antenna panels (including multiple antenna panels) of a 5th generation (5G) base station, or it can be a network node constituting a gNB, TRP, TP, or transmission measurement function (TMF), such as a central unit (CU), a distributed unit (DU), a CU-control plane (CP), a CU-user plane (UP), or a radio unit (RU), or a roadside unit (RSU) with base station functionality. CU and DU can be set up separately or included in the same network element, such as a baseband unit (BBU). RU can be included in radio equipment or radio units, such as in a remote radio unit (RRU), an active antenna unit (AAU), or a remote radio head (RRH).

[0053] In different systems, CU (or CU-control plane and CU-UP), DU, or RU may have different names, but those skilled in the art will understand their meaning. For example, in an ORAN system, CU can also be called O-CU open CU, DU can also be called O-DU, CU-control plane can also be called O-CU-control plane, CU-UP can also be called O-CU-UP, and RU can also be called O-RU. For ease of description, the embodiments of this application use CU, CU-control plane, CU-UP, DU, and RU as examples. Any unit among CU (or CU-control plane, CU-UP), DU, and RU in the embodiments of this application can be implemented through software modules, hardware modules, or a combination of software modules and hardware modules.

[0054] Optionally, network device 110 can also be a server, wearable device, vehicle, or in-vehicle equipment. For example, in vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology, the network device can be an RSU (Roadside Unit). Optionally, network device can also be a control unit in autonomous driving, a central controller in a smart factory / smart home, or a handheld or automatic control remote sensor for flight equipment. Optionally, network device can also be a control device such as a central control unit or control panel, like a drone controller or a control unit in industrial control. All or part of the functions of the network device in this application can also be implemented through software functions running on hardware, or through virtualization functions instantiated on a platform (e.g., a cloud platform). The network device in this application can also be a logical node, logical module, or software capable of implementing all or part of the network device functions.

[0055] The form of the network device is not limited in the embodiments of this application. The device used to implement the function of the network device can be the network device itself, or it can be a device that supports the network device in implementing the function, such as a chip system. The device can be installed in the network device or used in conjunction with the network device.

[0056] Terminal equipment 120 is a device, equipment, module, chip, or chip system with transceiver functions. It can also be referred to as user equipment (UE), access terminal, subscriber unit, user station, mobile station (MS), mobile station, remote station, remote terminal, mobile device, user terminal, terminal, wireless communication equipment, user agent, or user device, etc. Terminal equipment can be widely used in various scenarios, such as device-to-device (D2D), vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication, machine-type communication (MTC), Internet of Things (IoT), virtual reality, augmented reality, industrial control, autonomous driving, telemedicine, smart grid, smart home, smart office, smart wearables, intelligent transportation, and smart cities.

[0057] The terminal devices in the embodiments of this application may be mobile phones, cellular phones, smartphones, tablets, mice, remote controls, styluses, set-top boxes, routers, cameras, screens, smart screens, wireless data cards, personal digital assistant computers (PDAs), wireless modems, handsets, laptop computers, smartwatches, smart bracelets, wireless headphones, electronic whiteboards, machine-type communication (MTC) terminals, computers with wireless transceiver capabilities, virtual reality (VR) terminals, augmented reality (AR) terminals, smart home devices (e.g., refrigerators, televisions, air conditioners, washing machines, rice cookers, table lamps, electricity meters, etc.), smart robots, robotic arms, workshop equipment, wireless terminals in autonomous driving, wireless terminals in industrial control, wireless terminals in self-driving, wireless terminals in remote medical care, wireless terminals in smart grids, and transportation safety devices. Wireless terminals in various applications include those related to safety, smart cities, smart homes, in-vehicle terminals, in-vehicle screens, in-vehicle audio systems, car keys, roadside units (RSUs) with terminal functions, and flying equipment (e.g., intelligent robots, hot air balloons, drones, airplanes). The terminal equipment in this application can also be an in-vehicle module, in-vehicle component, in-vehicle chip, or in-vehicle unit integrated into a vehicle as one or more components or units. The terminal equipment can also be other devices with terminal functions; for example, it can be a device that functions as a terminal in device-to-device (D2D) communication.

[0058] The embodiments of this application do not limit the form of the terminal device. The device used to implement the function of the terminal device can be the terminal device itself; it can also be a device that supports the terminal device in implementing the function, such as a chip system. The device can be installed in the terminal device or used in conjunction with the terminal device. In the embodiments of this application, the chip system can be composed of chips or can include chips and other discrete components.

[0059] It should be noted that the solutions in the embodiments of this application can also be applied to other communication systems, and the corresponding names can be replaced by the names of the corresponding functions in other communication systems.

[0060] Understandable, Figure 1 The structure of the communication system shown does not constitute a specific limitation on the communication system. In other embodiments of this application, the communication system may include more or fewer components than illustrated, or combine some components, or split some components, or have different component arrangements. The illustrated components may be implemented in hardware, software, or a combination of software and hardware.

[0061] Please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating a communication method provided in an embodiment of this application. This method can be applied to terminal devices in a communication system (e.g., Figure 1 (Any of the terminal devices shown). The method may include the following procedures:

[0062] 201. Under the condition of meeting the guidance, send adaptive measurement results to the network device. The adaptive measurement results are obtained by adjusting the actual measurement results of the current measurement event. The adaptive measurement results meet the trigger threshold of the target message. The target message includes the Gap message and the handover request.

[0063] For example, in a 4G communication system (e.g., an LTE system), measurement events may include: reference signal receiving power (RSRP), reference signal receiving quality (RSRQ), and received signal strength indicator (RSSI). In a 5G communication system (e.g., an NR system), measurement events may include: RSRP, RSRQ, and signal to interference plus noise ratio (SINR).

[0064] The guiding conditions include at least one of the following: the actual measurement result of the current measurement event does not meet the trigger threshold of the target message; the traffic is less than the first threshold; the signal strength is greater than the second threshold; the bit error rate is less than the third threshold; the terminal device is in a stationary state; the application is not in a tight timing sequence; the currently serving cell is a high-load cell; or the signal strength of the adjacent cell is greater than the fourth threshold and is not a high-load cell. "The actual measurement result of the current measurement event does not meet the trigger threshold of the target message" can mean that the actual measurement result is greater than the trigger threshold of the target message.

[0065] Gap messages can include Gap configuration and inter-frequency measurement configuration. Gap messages are used to configure the Gap for the terminal device, with the purpose of putting the terminal device into sleep mode. Handover requests are used to instruct the terminal device to switch cells.

[0066] Different types of target messages correspond to different guidance conditions. Gap messages and handover requests correspond to Gap guidance conditions and handover guidance conditions, respectively. For example, Gap guidance conditions may include at least one of the following: the actual measurement result of the current measurement event does not meet the trigger threshold of the Gap message; the traffic is less than the first threshold; the signal strength is greater than the second threshold; the bit error rate is less than the third threshold; or the terminal device is in a static state or the application is not in a tight timing sequence. Handover guidance conditions may include at least one of the following: the actual measurement result of the current measurement event does not meet the trigger threshold of the handover request; the currently serving cell is a high-load cell; or the signal strength of a neighboring cell is greater than the fourth threshold and it is not a high-load cell.

[0067] Regarding the gap-setting condition, after a gap is configured on network devices, the resources allocated to terminal devices will decrease, and the transmission latency of transmission packets will increase. Therefore, if the traffic is less than the first threshold, the terminal device can still meet the traffic demand even with reduced resources. Applying non-tight timing ensures that even if the transmission latency of transmission packets increases, it will not affect application performance.

[0068] In related technologies, the purpose of configuring a gap in network equipment is to enable terminal devices to perform inter-frequency measurements and then switch to a cell with better signal. In this embodiment, since the purpose of guiding the gap is not inter-frequency measurement, it is necessary to ensure that the signal quality of the cell currently accessed by the terminal device is good, thereby ensuring good communication performance. In the gap guidance conditions, a signal strength greater than the second threshold and a bit error rate less than the third threshold indicate that the signal quality of the cell currently accessed by the terminal device is good. If the terminal device is moving, it will switch to a new cell, resulting in network loss. When the terminal device is stationary, it can prevent network loss due to switching to a new cell, thus ensuring the signal quality of the cell currently accessed by the terminal device.

[0069] Regarding handover guidance conditions, the criteria for determining a high-load cell can be: the number of effective radio resource control (RRC) users in the cell reaches the user threshold, the uplink utilization reaches the utilization threshold, and the uplink traffic reaches the traffic threshold. Alternatively, the criteria can be: the number of effective RRC users in the cell reaches the user threshold, the downlink utilization reaches the utilization threshold, and the downlink traffic reaches the traffic threshold.

[0070] If the current measurement result of a measurement event does not meet the threshold for the network device to send the target message, this embodiment of the application can adjust the actual measurement result so that the adjusted adaptive measurement result meets the threshold for the network device to send the target message. The adaptive measurement result can then be sent to the network device through a measurement event, thereby guiding the network device to send the target message.

[0071] For example, if the guiding conditions are met, the current actual measurement result of the measurement event can be adjusted to be equal to or less than the trigger threshold of the target message to obtain an adaptive measurement result, and the adaptive measurement result can be reported to the network device.

[0072] If the guiding conditions are not met, when the terminal device needs to report the measurement results to the network device, it will send the actual measurement results of the current measurement event to the network device.

[0073] 202. Receive target messages sent by network devices.

[0074] When the target message is a Gap message, the Gap message may include a first Gap configuration and a first inter-frequency measurement configuration. The first Gap configuration may include basic parameters of the Gap, such as: 1) Measurement Gaprepetition period (MGRP): refers to the Gap repetition period; the protocol period for the LTE system is 40 / 80 milliseconds (ms). 2) Measurement gap length (MGL): the Gap length; the protocol length for the LTE system is 6 ms. 3) Gap offset: the Gap time offset, referring to the time offset relative to the start point of the Gap period. 4) Measurement Gap timing advance (MGTA): the advance amount of the Gap.

[0075] The first inter-frequency measurement configuration may include measurement frequency, measurement bandwidth, measurement event trigger threshold, measurement event timer, maximum number of cells for measurement event reporting, and measurement event trigger interval, etc.

[0076] When the target message is a handover request, the handover request may include information about the target cell, such as: the target cell's identity (ID), the target cell's uplink and downlink frequency information, the target cell's bandwidth information, and the target cell's uplink and downlink channel parameter information, etc.

[0077] 203. Perform the operation corresponding to the target message on the terminal device.

[0078] In one possible implementation, the target message is a Gap message, which can control the terminal device to sleep during the first Gap period according to the first Gap configuration. In another possible implementation, the target message is a handover request, which allows the terminal device to hand over to the cell indicated by the handover request.

[0079] When the target message is a Gap message, as described in process 202 above, the first Gap effective period (also known as the Gap gap) can be obtained based on the basic parameters included in the first Gap configuration. During the first Gap effective period, the terminal device will not send or receive any data, nor will it perform inter-frequency or inter-system measurements; it will only perform module-maximized sleep control to achieve the goal of reducing power consumption. The terminal device will be woken up after the first Gap effective period ends.

[0080] Please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating another communication method provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 3 This method is explained in the context of a scenario where the target message is a Gap message. It can be applied to communication systems (e.g., Figure 1 (The communication system shown). This method may include the following procedures:

[0081] 301. Network devices send measurement and measurement event configurations to terminal devices.

[0082] Measurement and measurement event configurations can include: measurement frequency, measurement bandwidth, measurement event trigger threshold, measurement event timer, maximum number of cells for measurement event reporting, and measurement event trigger interval, etc.

[0083] 302. The terminal equipment performs normal service area measurements based on the measurement and measurement event configuration.

[0084] When the terminal device is stationary, normal service area measurements are performed, and the service area measurement results remain essentially unchanged. However, if the terminal device is moved or the attenuator is adjusted, the signal strength of the terminal device will weaken, which will in turn cause the service area measurement results to change.

[0085] 303. Under the condition of satisfying the Gap guidance conditions, the terminal device adjusts the actual measurement result of the current measurement event to obtain an adaptive measurement result. The adaptive measurement result satisfies the trigger threshold of the Gap message. The Gap guidance conditions include at least one of the following: the actual measurement result of the current measurement event does not satisfy the trigger threshold of the Gap message, the traffic is less than the first threshold, the signal strength is greater than the second threshold, the bit error rate is less than the third threshold, or the terminal device is in a static state or the application is not in a tight timing sequence.

[0086] In one possible implementation, the terminal device can detect whether the Gap boot conditions are met under certain scenarios (such as terminal device overheating, power consumption exceeding a set threshold, etc.). In another possible implementation, the terminal device can detect whether the Gap boot conditions are met when performing certain operations. For example, in a 4G system, the Gap boot conditions can be detected when performing a Ping (packet internetgroper) application operation; in a 5G system, the Gap boot conditions can be detected when performing a web browsing operation. In yet another possible implementation, the terminal device continuously detects whether the Gap boot conditions are met.

[0087] For details regarding the Gap boot conditions, please refer to the aforementioned process 201. The embodiments in this application will not be repeated here.

[0088] For example, a gap-guiding condition might include traffic falling below a first threshold. If the current actual measurement result of a measurement event is higher than the trigger threshold of the gap message and the current traffic is lower than the first threshold, then the actual measurement result is modified to the trigger threshold value of the gap message, resulting in an adaptive measurement result. As another example, a gap-guiding condition might include a measurement event's current actual measurement result not meeting the trigger threshold of the gap message. If the current actual measurement result of a measurement event is higher than the trigger threshold of the gap message, then the actual measurement result is modified to the trigger threshold value of the gap message, resulting in an adaptive measurement result.

[0089] 304. The terminal device sends a measurement event carrying adaptive measurement results to the network device.

[0090] 305. The network device sends the first Gap configuration and the first inter-frequency measurement configuration to the terminal device.

[0091] This process can be referred to as the aforementioned process 202, and will not be repeated here in the embodiments of this application.

[0092] 306. The terminal device performs sleep control during the first gap effective period according to the first gap configuration.

[0093] This process can be referred to as the aforementioned process 203, and will not be repeated here in the embodiments of this application. For example, please refer to... Figure 4 , Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the transmission of an air interface frame according to an embodiment of this application. Figure 4 As shown, the terminal device receives local signals during periods other than the first gap, and reduces power consumption during the first gap.

[0094] In one possible implementation, during the first Gap period, if the terminal device needs to report the measurement results of a measurement event, it will continue to adjust the current actual measurement results of the measurement event to obtain an adaptive measurement result, and then send the adaptive measurement result to the network device. For example, during the first Gap period, a timer triggers the terminal device to report the measurement event. Afterwards, the network device sends the second Gap configuration and the second inter-frequency measurement configuration to the terminal device. The terminal device still does not start inter-frequency measurement control, but instead overwrites the first Gap configuration with the second Gap configuration and performs sleep control during the second Gap period according to the second Gap configuration.

[0095] If the current decision conditions are not met for the bootstrapping GAP, the UE exits the bootstrapping GAP and reports the measurement events to the base station based on the actual measurement results.

[0096] 307. If the Gap boot conditions are not met and the actual measurement result of the current measurement event meets the trigger threshold of the Gap message, the terminal device sends the actual measurement result of the current measurement event to the network device.

[0097] As described in process 302 above, if the terminal device moves or adjusts the attenuator, the measurement results in the service area will change. In this case, process 307 can be executed to perform inter-frequency measurements.

[0098] The fact that the actual measurement result of the measurement event meets the trigger threshold of the Gap message means that the actual measurement result is less than or equal to the trigger threshold of the Gap message.

[0099] For example, a Gap bootstrapping condition might include traffic falling below a first threshold. If the current actual measurement result of the measurement event is higher than the Gap message trigger threshold and the current traffic is greater than or equal to the first threshold, then the current actual measurement result of the measurement event is sent to the network device. Alternatively, a Gap bootstrapping condition might include the current actual measurement result of the measurement event not meeting the Gap message trigger threshold. If the current actual measurement result of the measurement event is less than or equal to the Gap message trigger threshold, then the current actual measurement result of the measurement event is sent to the network device.

[0100] 308. The network device sends the third gap configuration and the third inter-frequency measurement configuration to the terminal device.

[0101] The third gap configuration and the third inter-frequency measurement configuration can refer to the aforementioned first gap and first inter-frequency measurement configuration, and will not be repeated here in the embodiments of this application.

[0102] 309. The terminal equipment performs inter-frequency measurement control during the effective period of the third gap, based on the third gap configuration and the third inter-frequency measurement configuration.

[0103] As described in process 202 above, the effective period of the third gap (also known as the gap) can be obtained based on the basic parameters included in the third gap configuration. During the effective period of the third gap, the terminal device will not send or receive any data; instead, the receiver will tune to the target cell frequency to perform inter-frequency measurement and control. After the effective period of the third gap ends, it will switch back to the current cell.

[0104] For example, please refer to Figure 5 , Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the transmission of another air interface frame provided in an embodiment of this application. For example... Figure 5 As shown, during periods when the third gap is not in effect, the terminal device receives local frequency signals, and... Figure 4 The difference is that inter-frequency reception is carried out during the third gap period.

[0105] Please refer to Figure 6 , Figure 6 This is a flowchart illustrating another communication method provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 6 This method is explained in the context of a scenario where the target message is a handover request. It can be applied to communication systems (e.g., Figure 1 (The communication system shown). This method may include the following procedures:

[0106] 401. Network devices send measurement and measurement event configurations to terminal devices.

[0107] This process can refer to the aforementioned process 301, and will not be repeated here in the embodiments of this application.

[0108] 402. The terminal equipment performs normal service area measurements based on the measurement and measurement event configuration.

[0109] This process can refer to the aforementioned process 302, and will not be repeated here in the embodiments of this application.

[0110] 403. When the handover guidance conditions are met, the terminal device adjusts the actual measurement result of the current measurement event to obtain an adaptive measurement result. The adaptive measurement result meets the trigger threshold of the handover request. The handover guidance conditions include at least one of the following: the actual measurement result of the current measurement event does not meet the trigger threshold of the handover request; the currently serving cell is a high-load cell; or the signal strength of the adjacent cell is greater than the fourth threshold and is not a high-load cell.

[0111] For details on switching the boot conditions, please refer to the aforementioned process 201. The embodiments of this application will not be repeated here.

[0112] For example, handover guidance conditions may include the current serving cell being a high-load cell. If the actual measurement result of the current measurement event is higher than the handover request trigger threshold and the current serving cell is a high-load cell, then the actual measurement result is modified to the handover request trigger threshold value to obtain an adaptive measurement result. As another example, handover guidance conditions may include the current actual measurement result of the measurement event not meeting the handover request trigger threshold. If the actual measurement result of the current measurement event is higher than the handover request trigger threshold, then the actual measurement result is modified to the handover request trigger threshold value to obtain an adaptive measurement result.

[0113] 404. The terminal device sends a measurement event carrying adaptive measurement results to the network device.

[0114] 405. The network device sends the first handover request to the terminal device.

[0115] This process can be referred to as the aforementioned process 202, and will not be repeated here in the embodiments of this application.

[0116] 406. The terminal device switches to the cell indicated by the first handover request.

[0117] This process can be referred to as the aforementioned process 203, and will not be repeated here in the embodiments of this application.

[0118] 407. If the handover guidance conditions are not met and the actual measurement result of the current measurement event meets the trigger threshold of the handover request, the terminal device sends the actual measurement result of the current measurement event to the network device.

[0119] The threshold for the actual measurement result of the measurement event to satisfy the handover request trigger threshold can be that the actual measurement result is less than or equal to the handover request trigger threshold.

[0120] For example, handover guidance conditions may include the current serving cell being a high-load cell. If the actual measurement result of the current measurement event is higher than the handover request trigger threshold and the current serving cell is not a high-load cell, then the actual measurement result of the current measurement event is sent to the network device. As another example, handover guidance conditions may include the current measurement result of the current measurement event not meeting the handover request trigger threshold. If the actual measurement result of the current measurement event is less than or equal to the handover request trigger threshold, then the actual measurement result of the current measurement event is sent to the network device.

[0121] 408. The network device sends a second handover request to the terminal device.

[0122] The second switching request can refer to the first switching request, and the embodiments of this application will not be described in detail here.

[0123] 409. The terminal device switches to the cell indicated by the second handover request.

[0124] This process can be referred to as the aforementioned process 203, and will not be repeated here in the embodiments of this application.

[0125] In summary, the communication method provided in this application, under the condition of meeting the guidance conditions, involves the terminal device sending an adaptive measurement result to the network device. The adaptive measurement result is obtained by adjusting the actual measurement result of the current measurement event. If the adaptive measurement result meets the trigger threshold of the target message, the network device sends the target message to the terminal device, and the terminal device executes the operation corresponding to the target message. The guidance conditions include at least one of the following: the actual measurement result of the current measurement event does not meet the trigger threshold of the target message; the traffic is less than a first threshold; the signal strength is greater than a second threshold; the bit error rate is less than a third threshold; the terminal device is in a static state; the application is not in a tight timing sequence; the currently serving cell is a high-load cell; or the signal strength of an adjacent cell is greater than a fourth threshold and is not a high-load cell. The actual measurement result of the current measurement event not meeting the trigger threshold of the target message can mean that the actual measurement result is greater than the trigger threshold of the target message. Under the condition of meeting the guidance conditions, the terminal device actively guides the network device to send the target message by adjusting the actual measurement result of the current measurement event. Based on the target message, the terminal device can perform sleep control or cell switching, thereby enabling proactive cell switching with high flexibility and reducing the power consumption of the terminal device without affecting its performance.

[0126] The order of the methods provided in the embodiments of this application can be adjusted appropriately, and the process can also be added or removed as appropriate. Any variations that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application should be included within the protection scope of this application, and the embodiments of this application do not limit this.

[0127] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device provided in an embodiment of this application. The electronic device 500 can be a terminal device or a chip or functional module in a terminal device. Figure 7 As shown, the electronic device 500 includes a processor 501, a transceiver 502, and a communication line 503.

[0128] The processor 501 is used to execute any step in the aforementioned method embodiments, and when performing processes such as sending adaptive measurement results and receiving Gap configuration and inter-frequency measurement configuration, it can selectively call the transceiver 502 and the communication line 503 to complete the corresponding operations.

[0129] Furthermore, the electronic device 500 may also include a memory 504. The processor 501, memory 504, and transceiver 502 can be connected via a communication line 503.

[0130] Transceiver 502 is used to communicate with other devices or other communication networks, such as Ethernet, radio access network (RAN), wireless local area networks (WLAN), etc. Transceiver 502 can be a module, circuit, transceiver, or any device capable of enabling communication.

[0131] The transceiver 502 is mainly used for transmitting and receiving frames, and may include a transmitter and a receiver to send and receive frames, respectively. Operations other than transmitting and receiving frames are implemented by the processor, such as sleep control of terminal devices and inter-frequency measurement control.

[0132] Communication line 503 is used to transmit information between the various components included in electronic device 500.

[0133] In one design, the processor can be viewed as a logic circuit, and the transceiver as an interface circuit.

[0134] Memory 504 is used to store instructions. These instructions can be computer programs.

[0135] It should be noted that the memory 504 can exist independently of the processor 501 or can be integrated with the processor 501. The memory 504 can be used to store instructions, program code, or some data, etc. The memory 504 can be located inside or outside the electronic device 500, without limitation. The processor 501 is used to execute the instructions stored in the memory 504 to implement the method provided in the above embodiments of this application.

[0136] In one example, processor 501 may include one or more processors, for example Figure 7 Processor 0 and processor 1 in the system.

[0137] As an optional implementation, the electronic device 500 includes multiple processors, for example, besides Figure 7 In addition to processor 501, it may also include processor 507.

[0138] As an optional implementation, the electronic device 500 also includes an output device 505 and an input device 506. For example, the input device 506 is a device such as a keyboard, mouse, microphone, or joystick, and the output device 505 is a device such as a display screen or speaker.

[0139] It should be noted that the electronic device 500 can be a chip system or... Figure 7Devices with similar structures. The chip system can be composed of chips or include chips and other discrete components. Actions, terminology, etc., involved in the various embodiments of this application can be referenced interchangeably without limitation. The message names or parameter names in the messages used for interaction between devices in the embodiments of this application are merely examples; other names can be used in specific implementations without limitation. Furthermore, Figure 7 The structural composition shown does not constitute a limitation on the electronic device 500, except... Figure 7 In addition to the components shown, the electronic device 500 may include more than Figure 7 This may indicate more or fewer components, or combinations of certain components, or different component arrangements.

[0140] The processor and transceiver described in this application can be implemented on integrated circuits (ICs), analog ICs, radio frequency integrated circuits, mixed-signal ICs, application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), printed circuit boards (PCBs), electronic devices, etc. The processor and transceiver can also be manufactured using various IC process technologies, such as complementary metal-oxide semiconductors (CMOS), n-metal-oxide-semiconductor (NMOS), positive-channel metal-oxide semiconductors (PMOS), bipolar junction transistors (BJTs), bipolar CMOS (BiCMOS), silicon-germanium (SiGe), gallium arsenide (GaAs), etc.

[0141] The foregoing primarily describes the communication method provided in the embodiments of this application from the perspective of the device. It is understood that, in order to achieve the above functions, the device includes corresponding hardware structures and / or software modules for executing each function. Those skilled in the art should readily recognize that, based on the algorithm steps of the examples described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein, this application can be implemented in hardware or a combination of hardware and computer software. Whether a function is executed in hardware or by computer software driving hardware depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Those skilled in the art can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered beyond the scope of this application.

[0142] This application embodiment can divide the device into functional modules according to the above method example. For example, each function can be divided into its own functional modules, or two or more functions can be integrated into one terminal device. The integrated modules can be implemented in hardware or as software functional modules. It should be noted that the module division in this application embodiment is illustrative and only represents one logical functional division. In actual implementation, there may be other division methods.

[0143] Figure 8 This block diagram illustrates a communication device according to an embodiment of this application. When functional modules are divided according to their respective functions, the communication device 600 may include a processing module 601 and a transceiver module 602. Exemplarily, the communication device may be a terminal device, or a chip within the terminal device, or other combined devices or components having the aforementioned communication device functions. When the communication device 600 is a terminal device, the processing module 601 may be a processor (or processing circuit), such as a baseband processor, which may include one or more central processing units (CPUs). When the communication device 600 is a device or component with the aforementioned functions, the processing module 601 may be a processor (or processing circuit), such as a baseband processor. When the communication device 600 is a chip system, the processing module 601 may be a processor (or processing circuit) of the chip system, and may include one or more central processing units. It should be understood that the processing module 601 in this embodiment may be implemented by a processor or processor-related circuit components (or, referred to as processing circuits).

[0144] For example, the transceiver module 602 is used to send adaptive measurement results to the network device when the boot conditions are met. The adaptive measurement results are obtained by adjusting the actual measurement results of the current measurement event. The adaptive measurement results meet the trigger threshold of the target message, which includes a gap message and a handover request.

[0145] The transceiver module 602 is also used to receive target messages sent by network devices;

[0146] Processing module 601 is used to perform operations corresponding to the target message on the terminal device;

[0147] The guiding conditions include at least one of the following: the actual measurement result of the current measurement event does not meet the trigger threshold of the target message, the traffic is less than the first threshold, the signal strength is greater than the second threshold, the bit error rate is less than the third threshold, the terminal device is in a stationary state, the application is not in a tight sequence, the currently serving cell is a high-load cell or the signal strength of the adjacent cell is greater than the fourth threshold and is not a high-load cell.

[0148] Based on the above scheme, the target message is a Gap message, which includes a first Gap configuration and a first inter-frequency measurement configuration. The processing module 601 is specifically used to perform sleep control on the terminal device during the first Gap effective period according to the first Gap configuration.

[0149] In conjunction with the above scheme, the transceiver module 602 is also used to send adaptive measurement results to network devices during the first gap period.

[0150] In conjunction with the above scheme, the transceiver module 602 is also used to receive the second Gap configuration and the second inter-frequency measurement configuration during the first Gap effective period; the processing module 601 is also used to perform sleep control on the terminal device according to the second Gap configuration during the second Gap effective period.

[0151] In conjunction with the above scheme, the transceiver module 602 is also used to send the actual measurement result of the current measurement event to the network device when the Gap guidance conditions are not met and the actual measurement result of the current measurement event meets the trigger threshold of the Gap message; the transceiver module 602 is also used to receive the third Gap configuration and the third inter-frequency measurement configuration sent by the network device; the processing module 601 is also used to perform inter-frequency measurement control during the third Gap effective period according to the third Gap configuration and the third inter-frequency measurement configuration.

[0152] Combining the above schemes, the actual measurement result of the current measurement event is greater than the trigger threshold of the target message, while the adaptive measurement result is less than or equal to the trigger threshold of the target message.

[0153] Based on the above scheme, the target message is a handover request, and the processing module 601 is specifically used to hand over to the cell indicated by the handover request.

[0154] Other functions of the above-mentioned communication device can be found in the relevant descriptions in the foregoing communication method embodiments, and will not be repeated here in the embodiments of this application.

[0155] As another feasible approach Figure 8 The transceiver module 602 in the middle can be made by Figure 7 The transceiver 502 in the middle can be replaced by the transceiver module 602, which can integrate the functions of the transceiver module 602; the processing module 601 can be replaced by the processor 507, which can integrate the functions of the processing module 601.

[0156] Furthermore, Figure 8 The communication device 600 shown may also include a memory (not shown). When the transceiver module 602 is replaced by a transceiver 502 and the processing module 601 is replaced by a processor 507, the communication device 600 involved in the embodiments of this application can be Figure 7 The electronic device shown is 500.

[0157] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a communication device provided in an embodiment of this application. This communication device is applicable to the scenarios shown in the above method embodiments. For ease of explanation, Figure 9 Only the main components of the communication device are shown, including a processor, memory, control circuitry, and input / output devices. The processor is primarily used to process communication protocols and data, execute software programs, and process the data within those programs. The memory is mainly used to store software programs and data. The control circuitry is primarily used for power supply and the transmission of various electrical signals. The input / output devices are primarily used to receive user input data and output data to the user.

[0158] When the communication device is a terminal device, the control circuit can be a motherboard, the memory includes storage media such as hard disks, RAM, and ROM, and the processor can include a baseband processor and a central processing unit (CPU). The baseband processor is mainly used to process communication protocols and communication data, while the CPU is mainly used to control the entire communication device, execute software programs, and process data from the software programs. Input / output devices include displays, keyboards, and mice. The control circuit can further include or be connected to transceiver circuits or transceivers, such as network cable interfaces, for sending or receiving data or signals, such as for data transmission and communication with other devices. Furthermore, it can also include an antenna for sending and receiving messages, for data / request transmission with other devices.

[0159] According to the method provided in the embodiments of this application, this application also provides a computer program product, which includes computer program code. When the computer program code is run on a computer, it causes the computer to execute any of the methods described in the embodiments of this application.

[0160] This application also provides a computer-readable storage medium. All or part of the processes in the above method embodiments can be executed by a computer or a communication-enabled device using computer programs or instructions to control related hardware. The computer program or set of instructions can be stored in the computer-readable storage medium. When executed, the computer program or set of instructions can include the processes described in the above method embodiments. The computer-readable storage medium can be an internal storage unit of the terminal device in any of the foregoing embodiments, such as the hard disk or memory of the terminal device. The computer-readable storage medium can also be an external storage device of the terminal device, such as a plug-in hard disk, smart media card (SMC), secure digital (SD) card, flash card, etc. Further, the computer-readable storage medium can include both internal storage units and external storage devices of the terminal device. The computer-readable storage medium is used to store the computer program or instructions and other programs and data required by the terminal device. The computer-readable storage medium can also be used to temporarily store data that has been output or will be output.

[0161] Those skilled in the art will recognize that the units and algorithm steps of the various examples described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented in electronic hardware, or a combination of computer software and electronic hardware. Whether these functions are implemented in hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Those skilled in the art can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered beyond the scope of this application.

[0162] Those skilled in the art will clearly understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working process of the device described above can be referred to the corresponding process in the foregoing method embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0163] In the several embodiments provided in this application, it should be understood that the disclosed apparatus and methods can be implemented in other ways. For example, the apparatus embodiments described above are merely illustrative; for instance, the division of units is only a logical functional division, and in actual implementation, there may be other division methods. For example, multiple units or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be ignored or not executed. Furthermore, the coupling or direct coupling or communication connection shown or discussed may be through some interfaces; the indirect coupling or communication connection between apparatuses or units may be electrical, mechanical, or other forms.

[0164] The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. The components shown as units may or may not be physical units; that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the units can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment according to actual needs.

[0165] In addition, the functional units in the various embodiments of this application can be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit can exist physically separately, or two or more units can be integrated into one unit.

[0166] If the aforementioned functions are implemented as software functional units and sold or used as independent products, they can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of this application, in essence, or the part that contributes to the prior art, or a portion of the technical solution, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes several instructions to cause a computer device (personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the methods described in the various embodiments of this application. The aforementioned storage medium includes various media capable of storing program code, such as USB flash drives, portable hard drives, ROM, RAM, magnetic disks, or optical disks.

[0167] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A communication method, characterized in that, The method includes: Under the condition of meeting the guidance, an adaptive measurement result is sent to the network device. The adaptive measurement result is obtained by adjusting the actual measurement result of the current measurement event. The adaptive measurement result meets the trigger threshold of the target message. The target message includes a gap message and a handover request. Receive the target message sent by the network device; The terminal device performs the operation corresponding to the target message; The guiding conditions include at least one of the following: the actual measurement result of the current measurement event does not meet the trigger threshold of the target message, the traffic is less than the first threshold, the signal strength is greater than the second threshold, the bit error rate is less than the third threshold, the terminal device is in a static state, the application is not in a tight sequence, the currently serving cell is a high-load cell or the signal strength of the adjacent cell is greater than the fourth threshold and is not a high-load cell.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The target message is the Gap message, which includes a first Gap configuration and a first inter-frequency measurement configuration. The operation corresponding to the target message performed on the terminal device includes: According to the first gap configuration, during the first gap effective period, sleep control is performed on the terminal device.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The method further includes: During the first gap period, the adaptive measurement results are sent to the network devices.

4. The method according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The method further includes: During the first Gap effective period, receive the second Gap configuration and the second inter-frequency measurement configuration; According to the second Gap configuration, the terminal device is put into sleep mode during the second Gap effective period.

5. The method according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that, The method further includes: If the Gap boot conditions are not met and the actual measurement result of the current measurement event meets the trigger threshold of the Gap message, the actual measurement result of the current measurement event is sent to the network device. Receive the third Gap configuration and the third inter-frequency measurement configuration sent by the network device; Based on the third gap configuration and the third inter-frequency measurement configuration, inter-frequency measurement control is performed during the third gap effective period.

6. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The actual measurement result of the current measurement event is greater than the trigger threshold of the target message, and the adaptive measurement result is less than or equal to the trigger threshold of the target message.

7. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the target message is the handover request, and the step of performing the operation corresponding to the target message on the terminal device includes: Switch to the cell indicated by the handover request.

8. A communication device, characterized in that, The device includes: The transceiver module is used to send adaptive measurement results to the network device when the guiding conditions are met. The adaptive measurement results are obtained by adjusting the actual measurement results of the current measurement event. The adaptive measurement results meet the trigger threshold of the target message, which includes a gap message and a handover request. The transceiver module is also used to receive the target message sent by the network device; The processing module is used to perform the operation corresponding to the target message on the terminal device; The guiding conditions include at least one of the following: the actual measurement result of the current measurement event does not meet the trigger threshold of the target message, the traffic is less than the first threshold, the signal strength is greater than the second threshold, the bit error rate is less than the third threshold, the terminal device is in a static state, the application is not in a tight sequence, the currently serving cell is a high-load cell or the signal strength of the adjacent cell is greater than the fourth threshold and is not a high-load cell.

9. The apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that, The target message is the Gap message, which includes a first Gap configuration and a first inter-frequency measurement configuration; The processing module is specifically used to perform sleep control on the terminal device during the first gap effective period according to the first gap configuration.

10. The apparatus according to claim 9, characterized in that, The transceiver module is also used to send the adaptive measurement results to the network device during the first gap period.

11. The apparatus according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that, The transceiver module is also used to receive the second Gap configuration and the second inter-frequency measurement configuration during the first Gap effective period; The processing module is also used to perform sleep control on the terminal device during the second gap effective period according to the second gap configuration.

12. A computing device, characterized in that, The device includes: One or more processors; Memory, used to store one or more computer programs or instructions; When the one or more computer programs or instructions are executed by the one or more processors, the one or more processors perform the method as described in any one of claims 1 to 7.

13. A computer program product containing instructions, characterized in that, When the instructions are executed by the computing device, the computing device performs the method as described in any one of claims 1 to 7.

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