Communication method, communication device, communication system, storage medium, and program product

Abstract

Communication method, communication device, communication system, storage medium and program product. The method is performed by a terminal and includes: receiving first information sent by a network device, the first information being used to indicate at least one first frequency point; performing measurement on the at least one first frequency point using measurement requirements of a first frequency point type; and wherein the frequency points of the first frequency point type are used to initiate services in the case that the terminal is in a first state. Thus, a compromise between terminal measurement power consumption and service access delay can be obtained.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In wireless communication systems, when a terminal measures neighboring cells, it can provide key inputs for the system's mobility management decisions, thereby ensuring service continuity and effectively improving user experience and network energy efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This disclosure provides communication methods, communication devices, communication systems, storage media, and program products.

[0004] According to a first aspect of the embodiments of this disclosure, a communication method is provided, executed by a terminal, the method comprising:

[0005] Receive first information sent by a network device, the first information being used to indicate at least one first frequency point;

[0006] Using the measurement requirements of the first frequency point type, perform measurements on the at least one first frequency point;

[0007] The frequency of the first frequency type is used to initiate services when the terminal is in the first state.

[0008] According to a second aspect of the embodiments of this disclosure, a communication method is provided, performed by a network device, the method comprising:

[0009] Send first information to the terminal, the first information being used to indicate at least one first frequency point, the first information being used by the terminal to perform a measurement on the at least one first frequency point using a measurement requirement of the first frequency point type;

[0010] The frequency point of the first frequency point type is used to initiate services when the terminal is in the first state.

[0011] According to a third aspect of the present disclosure, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a communication device that may include at least one of a transceiver module and a processing module; wherein the communication device may be used to perform an optional implementation of the first aspect or the second aspect.

[0012] According to a fourth aspect of the embodiments of this disclosure, a communication device is provided that can be used to perform the methods described in an optional implementation of the first or second aspect.

[0013] According to a fifth aspect of the embodiments of this disclosure, a communication device is provided, comprising:

[0014] One or more processors;

[0015] The communication device can be used to execute the method described in the optional implementation of the first or second aspect.

[0016] According to a sixth aspect of the present disclosure, a communication system is provided, including a terminal and a network device, wherein the terminal is configured to perform the method described in the optional implementation of the first aspect, and the network device is configured to perform the method described in the optional implementation of the second aspect.

[0017] According to a seventh aspect of the present disclosure, a storage medium is provided that stores instructions which, when executed on a communication device, cause the communication device to perform the method as described in an optional implementation of the first or second aspect.

[0018] According to an eighth aspect of the present disclosure, a program product is provided, including at least one of a program and instructions, wherein the program and instructions, when executed by a communication device, implement the method described in an optional implementation of the first or second aspect.

[0019] The technical solution provided in this disclosure can produce the following beneficial effects: With the aid of first information, the network device configures or indicates at least one first frequency point to the terminal. The terminal performs measurement on at least one first frequency point using the measurement requirements of the first frequency point type. Thus, the capacity layer frequency point measurement is achieved even when the terminal is in an idle or inactive state and has no service transmission requirements. This facilitates rapid access to the capacity layer frequency point when there are service transmission requirements, reduces the measurement latency of the capacity layer frequency point, improves the user experience, and achieves a trade-off between terminal measurement power consumption and service access latency.

[0020] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure, the accompanying drawings required for the description of the embodiments are introduced below. The following drawings are only some embodiments of this disclosure and do not impose specific limitations on the protection scope of this disclosure.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] Figure 2A This is an interactive schematic diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] Figure 2B This is an interactive schematic diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] Figure 3A This is an interactive schematic diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] Figure 3B This is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] Figure 4A This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] Figure 4B This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a network device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] Figure 5A This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a communication device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] Figure 5B This is a schematic diagram of the chip structure shown according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0031] This disclosure provides communication methods, communication devices, communication systems, storage media, and program products.

[0032] In a first aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication method executed by a terminal, the method comprising:

[0033] Receive first information sent by a network device, the first information being used to indicate at least one first frequency point;

[0034] Using the measurement requirements of the first frequency point type, perform measurements on the at least one first frequency point;

[0035] The frequency point of the first frequency point type is used to initiate services when the terminal is in the first state.

[0036] In the above embodiments, the network device configures or indicates at least one first frequency point to the terminal using the first information. The terminal performs measurement on at least one first frequency point using the measurement requirements of the first frequency point type. Thus, the capacity layer frequency point is measured even when the terminal is in an idle or inactive state and has no service transmission requirements. This facilitates rapid access to the capacity layer frequency point when there are service transmission requirements, reduces the measurement latency of the capacity layer frequency point, improves the user experience, and achieves a trade-off between terminal measurement power consumption and service access latency.

[0037] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the frequency type of the first frequency point is indicated by at least one of the following:

[0038] The first information includes a first list;

[0039] The first information includes configuration information.

[0040] In the above embodiments, the frequency type of the first frequency point can be indicated in various ways.

[0041] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first information includes a first list indicating the first frequency point type, wherein the at least one first frequency point is included in the first list.

[0042] In the above embodiments, a list can be used to indicate the frequency type of the first frequency point.

[0043] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first information includes configuration information for configuring the at least one first frequency point, the configuration information being used to indicate the type of the first frequency point.

[0044] In the above embodiments, the frequency point type of the first frequency point can be indicated by using the configuration information of the frequency point.

[0045] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, when the configuration information includes indication information, the configuration information indicates that the at least one frequency point is a first frequency point type, or the indication information indicates that the at least one frequency point is a first frequency point type; or

[0046] If the configuration information does not include indication information, the configuration information indicates that the at least one frequency point is a first frequency point type.

[0047] In the above embodiments, the frequency configuration information may explicitly or implicitly indicate the frequency type of the first frequency.

[0048] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments,

[0049] The first information includes a first list, which includes one or more frequency points of the first frequency point type, wherein the at least one first frequency point is included in the first list;

[0050] Alternatively, the first information may include configuration information for a second frequency point, wherein the configuration information for the second frequency point is used to indicate that the second frequency point is a frequency point of the first frequency point type, and the at least one first frequency point is included in the second frequency point.

[0051] In the above embodiments, a variety of feasible implementation methods are provided for the first information.

[0052] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments,

[0053] The measurement requirements for the first frequency type are less stringent than those for the second frequency type.

[0054] In the above embodiments, the measurement requirements for the capacity layer frequency points are defined to meet the lenient characteristics.

[0055] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments,

[0056] The measurement requirements for the first frequency type are M times the measurement requirements for the second frequency type, where M > 1.

[0057] In the above embodiments, a relaxed feature is provided for the measurement requirements of the capacity layer frequency point, based on the measurement requirements of the coverage layer frequency point.

[0058] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments,

[0059] M is predefined according to the protocol;

[0060] Alternatively, M may be configured according to the network device.

[0061] In the above embodiments, a variety of feasible implementation methods are provided for the value of M.

[0062] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the measurement requirements for the first frequency point type include at least one of the following:

[0063] Discontinuous reception DRX period length;

[0064] Scaling factor;

[0065] Testing time in neighboring communities;

[0066] Measurement time of neighboring communities;

[0067] Assessment time for neighboring communities.

[0068] In the above embodiments, at least one parameter is provided that the measurement requirements of the capacity layer frequency point meet the requirements of the relaxed characteristics.

[0069] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the measurement requirements for the first frequency point type include:

[0070] The first frequency point type frequency point is searched once every first time unit interval.

[0071] In the above embodiments, using the first time unit as a search cycle provides another relaxed feature for the measurement requirements of the capacity layer frequency.

[0072] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments,

[0073] The first time unit is a fixed time unit;

[0074] Alternatively, the first time unit is equal to the product of the second duration unit and the number of frequency points of the first frequency point type.

[0075] In the above embodiments, a variety of feasible implementation methods are provided for the first time unit.

[0076] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments,

[0077] The first time unit is predefined according to the protocol;

[0078] Alternatively, the first time unit may be configured according to the network device.

[0079] In the above embodiments, a variety of feasible implementation methods are provided for configuring the first time unit.

[0080] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments,

[0081] The terminal in the first state has no service transmission requirement and resides on a frequency of the second frequency type;

[0082] The terminal in the first state has a service transmission requirement, and the terminal initiates the service on the frequency point of the first frequency point type.

[0083] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments,

[0084] The terminal in the first state has no service transmission requirements, and the terminal preferentially resides on the frequency of the second frequency type;

[0085] When the terminal in the first state has a service transmission requirement, the terminal will preferentially initiate the service on the frequency point of the first frequency point type.

[0086] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments,

[0087] The second frequency type requires the provision of system message broadcasting, while the first frequency type does not require the provision of system message broadcasting.

[0088] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments,

[0089] The second frequency type is different from the first frequency type.

[0090] In the above embodiments, the capacity layer frequency points and the coverage layer frequency points are distinguished.

[0091] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0092] Receive second information sent by the network device, the second information being used to indicate at least a portion of the cells or Transmit Receive Points (TRPs) of the at least one first frequency point;

[0093] Performing measurements on the at least one first frequency point includes: performing measurements on at least a portion of the cells or Transmitter Receiving Points (TRPs) of the at least one first frequency point.

[0094] In the above embodiments, with the aid of second information, the network device configures or indicates at least a portion of cells or a portion of TRPs of at least one first frequency point to the terminal. The terminal performs measurements on at least a portion of cells or a portion of TRPs of at least one first frequency point using measurement requirements of the first frequency point type. Thus, even when the terminal is in an idle or inactive state with no service transmission requirements, it achieves measurement of the capacity layer frequency point based on an accurate measurement range, narrowing the measurement range of the capacity layer frequency point, reducing the measurement operations of the capacity layer frequency point, and lowering the measurement power consumption of the terminal on the capacity layer frequency point, achieving energy saving. It also facilitates rapid access to the capacity layer frequency point when there are service transmission requirements, reduces the measurement latency of the capacity layer frequency point, and improves the user experience.

[0095] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes any one of the following:

[0096] Initiate a service transmission to a communication node that meets the first condition;

[0097] Initiate service transmission to the communication node with the largest signal quality measurement result among multiple communication nodes that meet the first condition;

[0098] If no communication node meets the first condition, initiate service transmission to the serving cell or the third frequency point of the serving cell;

[0099] The communication node includes any one of frequency point, cell, and Transmitter-Receiver Point (TRP).

[0100] In the above embodiments, a variety of feasible implementation methods are provided for the communication node that initiates the access process for the terminal, which is beneficial for the terminal to realize service transmission.

[0101] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments,

[0102] The first condition is based on the network device configuration.

[0103] The above embodiments provide a feasible implementation method for configuring the first condition.

[0104] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments,

[0105] The first condition includes a signal quality measurement result that is greater than or equal to a threshold value for the first frequency type.

[0106] In the above embodiments, the first condition is defined by the threshold values ​​of the coverage layer frequency and the capacity layer frequency.

[0107] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments,

[0108] The threshold value for the first frequency type is different from the threshold value for the second frequency type;

[0109] Alternatively, the threshold value for the first frequency type is higher than the threshold value for the second frequency type.

[0110] In the above embodiments, a variety of feasible implementation methods are provided for the threshold value of the capacity layer frequency.

[0111] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the measurement requirement for the first frequency point type further satisfies at least one of the following:

[0112] The measurement is independent of the signal quality of the serving cell;

[0113] The measurements are independent of cell reselection;

[0114] The measurement is independent of the signal quality of the second frequency type.

[0115] In the above embodiments, the measurement requirements for the capacity layer frequency point are defined to meet other characteristics.

[0116] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments,

[0117] The first frequency point is the capacity layer frequency point;

[0118] The first frequency type is the capacity layer frequency;

[0119] The second frequency type is the coverage layer frequency.

[0120] In the above embodiments, the network architecture design that divides multiple frequency points into capacity layer frequency points and coverage layer frequency points can achieve a balance between overall network performance, efficiency and user experience.

[0121] Secondly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication method executed by a network device, the method comprising:

[0122] Send first information to the terminal, the first information being used to indicate at least one first frequency point, the first information being used by the terminal to perform a measurement on the at least one first frequency point using a measurement requirement of the first frequency point type;

[0123] The frequency point of the first frequency point type is used to initiate services when the terminal is in the first state.

[0124] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the frequency type of the first frequency point is indicated by at least one of the following:

[0125] The first information includes a first list;

[0126] The first information includes configuration information.

[0127] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first information includes a first list indicating the first frequency point type, wherein the at least one first frequency point is included in the first list.

[0128] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first information includes configuration information for configuring the at least one first frequency point, the configuration information being used to indicate the type of the first frequency point.

[0129] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, when the configuration information includes indication information, the configuration information indicates that the at least one frequency point is a first frequency point type; or

[0130] If the configuration information does not include indication information, the configuration information indicates that the at least one frequency point is a first frequency point type.

[0131] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments,

[0132] The first information includes a first list, which includes one or more frequency points of the first frequency point type, wherein the at least one first frequency point is included in the first list;

[0133] Alternatively, the first information may include configuration information for a second frequency point, wherein the configuration information for the first frequency point is used to indicate that the frequency point type of the second frequency point is the first frequency point type, and the at least one first frequency point is included in the second frequency point.

[0134] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments,

[0135] The measurement requirements for the first frequency type are less stringent than those for the second frequency type.

[0136] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments,

[0137] The measurement requirements for the first frequency type are M times the measurement requirements for the second frequency type, where M > 1.

[0138] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments,

[0139] M is predefined according to the protocol;

[0140] Alternatively, M may be configured according to the network device.

[0141] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the measurement requirements for the first frequency point type include at least one of the following:

[0142] Discontinuous reception DRX period length;

[0143] Scaling factor;

[0144] Testing time in neighboring communities;

[0145] Measurement time of neighboring communities;

[0146] Assessment time for neighboring communities.

[0147] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the measurement requirements for the first frequency point type include:

[0148] The frequency point of the first frequency point type is searched once every first time unit interval.

[0149] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments,

[0150] The first time unit is a fixed time unit;

[0151] Alternatively, the first time unit is equal to the product of the second duration unit and the number of frequency points of the first frequency point type.

[0152] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments,

[0153] The first time unit is predefined according to the protocol;

[0154] Alternatively, the first time unit may be configured according to the network device.

[0155] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments,

[0156] The terminal in the first state has no service transmission requirement and resides on a frequency of the second frequency type;

[0157] The terminal in the first state has a service transmission requirement, and the terminal initiates the service on the frequency point of the first frequency point type.

[0158] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0159] Send a second message to the terminal, the second message being used to indicate at least a portion of the cells or Transmitter Receiving Points (TRPs) of the at least one first frequency point, the second message being used by the terminal to perform measurements on at least a portion of the cells or Transmitter Receiving Points (TRPs) of the at least one first frequency point.

[0160] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes any one of the following:

[0161] Determine that the terminal initiates a service transmission to a communication node that meets the first condition;

[0162] The terminal is determined to initiate service transmission to the communication node with the largest signal quality measurement result among multiple communication nodes that meet the first condition;

[0163] If no communication node meets the first condition, it is determined that the terminal initiates service transmission to the serving cell or the third-layer frequency point of the serving cell;

[0164] The communication node includes any one of frequency point, cell, and Transmitter-Receiver Point (TRP).

[0165] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments,

[0166] The first condition is based on the network device configuration.

[0167] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments,

[0168] The first condition includes a signal quality measurement result that is greater than or equal to a threshold value for the first frequency type.

[0169] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments,

[0170] The threshold value for the first frequency type is different from the threshold value for the second frequency type;

[0171] Alternatively, the threshold value for the first frequency type is higher than the threshold value for the second frequency type.

[0172] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the measurement requirement of the first frequency point type also satisfies at least one of the following:

[0173] The measurement is independent of the signal quality of the serving cell;

[0174] The measurements are independent of cell reselection;

[0175] The measurement is independent of the signal quality of the second frequency type.

[0176] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments,

[0177] The first frequency point is the capacity layer frequency point;

[0178] The first frequency type is the capacity layer frequency;

[0179] The second frequency type is the coverage layer frequency.

[0180] Thirdly, embodiments of this disclosure propose a terminal that may include at least one of a transceiver module and a processing module; wherein the terminal may be used to execute an optional implementation of the first aspect.

[0181] Fourthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a network device that may include at least one of a transceiver module and a processing module; wherein the network device may be used to perform an optional implementation of the second aspect.

[0182] Fifthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a terminal that may include one or more processors; wherein the terminal may be used to execute an optional implementation of the first aspect.

[0183] In a sixth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a network device that may include one or more processors; wherein the network device may be used to perform an optional implementation of the second aspect.

[0184] In a seventh aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication system that may include: a terminal and a network device; wherein the terminal is configured to perform the method described in the optional implementation of the first aspect, and the network device is configured to perform the method described in the optional implementation of the second aspect.

[0185] Eighthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a storage medium storing instructions that, when executed on a communication device, cause the communication device to perform the method as described in an optional implementation of the first or second aspect.

[0186] In a ninth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a program product that, when executed by a communication device, causes the communication device to perform the method as described in an optional implementation of the first or second aspect.

[0187] In a tenth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform the methods described in an optional implementation of the first or second aspect.

[0188] Eleventhly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a chip or chip system. The chip or chip system includes processing circuitry configured to perform the methods described in optional implementations of the first or second aspect.

[0189] It is understood that the aforementioned communication equipment, communication system, storage medium, program product, etc., are all used to execute the methods proposed in the embodiments of this disclosure. Therefore, the beneficial effects they can achieve can be referred to the beneficial effects in the corresponding methods, and will not be repeated here.

[0190] This disclosure provides communication methods, communication devices, communication systems, storage media, and program products. In some embodiments, the terms communication method, information processing method, and information transmission method may be used interchangeably.

[0191] This disclosure is not exhaustive, but merely illustrative of some embodiments, and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this disclosure. Unless otherwise specified, each step in a particular embodiment can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the steps can be arbitrarily combined. For example, a solution after removing some steps in a particular embodiment can also be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the order of the steps in a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily interchanged. Furthermore, the optional implementation methods in a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily combined; moreover, the embodiments can be arbitrarily combined, for example, some or all steps of different embodiments can be arbitrarily combined, and a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily combined with the optional implementation methods of other embodiments. In all embodiments of this disclosure, unless otherwise specified or logically conflicting, the terminology and / or descriptions between the embodiments are consistent and can be mutually referenced. Technical features in different embodiments can be combined to form new embodiments based on their inherent logical relationships.

[0192] The terminology used in the embodiments of this disclosure is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure.

[0193] In this embodiment of the disclosure, unless otherwise stated, elements expressed in the singular form, such as "a," "an," "the," "the," "the," "the," "the," "the," "this," etc., can mean "one and only one," or "one or more," "at least one," etc. For example, when using articles such as "a," "an," "the," etc. in translation, the noun following the article can be understood as either a singular expression or a plural expression.

[0194] In the embodiments disclosed herein, "multiple" refers to two or more.

[0195] In some embodiments, the terms “at least one of A or B, at least one of A and B”, “one or more”, “a plurality of”, “multiple”, etc., may be used interchangeably.

[0196] In some embodiments, the notation "at least one of A and B", "A and / or B", "A in one case, B in another", "in response to one case A, in response to another case B", etc., may include the following technical solutions depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (execute A regardless of whether there is a branch B); in some embodiments, B (execute B regardless of whether there is a branch A); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed); in some embodiments, both A and B are executed. The same applies when there are more branches such as A, B, C, etc.

[0197] In some embodiments, the notation "A or B" may include the following technical solutions, depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (execute A regardless of whether a branch B exists); in some embodiments, B (execute B regardless of whether a branch A exists); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed). The same applies when there are more branches such as A, B, and C.

[0198] The prefixes "first," "second," etc., used in the embodiments of this disclosure are merely for distinguishing different descriptive objects and do not impose restrictions on the position, order, priority, quantity, or content of the descriptive objects. The description of the descriptive objects is found in the claims or the context of the embodiments, and the use of prefixes should not constitute unnecessary restrictions. For example, if the descriptive object is a "field," the ordinal numbers preceding "field" in "first field" and "second field" do not restrict the position or order of the "fields." "First" and "second" do not restrict whether the "fields" they modify are in the same message, nor do they restrict the order of "first field" and "second field." Similarly, if the descriptive object is a "level," the ordinal numbers preceding "level" in "first level" and "second level" do not restrict the priority between "levels." Furthermore, the number of descriptive objects is not limited by ordinal numbers and can be one or more. For example, in "first device," the number of "devices" can be one or more. Furthermore, the objects modified by different prefixes can be the same or different. For example, if the object being described is "device", then "first device" and "second device" can be the same device or different devices, and their types can be the same or different. Similarly, if the object being described is "information", then "first information" and "second information" can be the same information or different information, and their content can be the same or different.

[0199] In some embodiments, “including A,” “containing A,” “for indicating A,” and “carrying A” can be interpreted as directly carrying A or indirectly indicating A.

[0200] In some embodiments, terms such as "time / frequency" and "time-frequency domain" refer to the time domain and / or frequency domain.

[0201] In some embodiments, terms such as “in response to…”, “in response to determining…”, “in the case of…”, “when…”, “when…”, “if…”, etc. can be used interchangeably. These descriptions all refer to the device making a corresponding action under certain objective circumstances. They do not necessarily limit the time, nor do they require the device to make a judgment action when implementing it, nor do they mean that there must be other limitations.

[0202] In some embodiments, the terms “greater than,” “greater than or equal to,” “not less than,” “more than,” “more than or equal to,” “not less than,” “higher than,” “higher than or equal to,” “not lower than,” and “above” can be used interchangeably, as can the terms “less than,” “less than or equal to,” “not greater than,” “less than,” “less than or equal to,” “not more than,” “lower than,” “lower than or equal to,” “not higher than,” and “below”.

[0203] In some embodiments, devices, etc., may be interpreted as physical or virtual, and their names are not limited to those described in the embodiments. Terms such as “device,” “equipment,” “circuit,” “network element,” “network function,” “network device,” “function,” “node,” “unit,” “section,” “system,” “network,” “chip,” “chip system,” “entity,” and “subject” are interchangeable.

[0204] In some embodiments, "network" can be interpreted as devices included in a network (e.g., access network devices, core network devices, etc.).

[0205] In some embodiments, the terms "access network device (AN device)," "radio access network device (RAN device)," "base station (BS)," "radio base station," "fixed station," "node," "access point," "transmission point (TP)," "reception point (RP)," "transmission / reception point (TRP)," "panel," "antenna panel," "antenna array," "cell," "macro cell," "small cell," "femto cell," "pico cell," "sector," "cell group," "serving cell," "carrier," "component carrier," and "bandwidth part (BWP)" can be used interchangeably.

[0206] In some embodiments, the terms "terminal", "terminal device", "user equipment (UE)", "user terminal", "mobile station (MS)", "mobile terminal (MT)", subscriber station, mobile unit, subscriber unit, wireless unit, remote unit, mobile device, wireless device, wireless communication device, remote device, mobile subscriberstation, access terminal, mobile terminal, wireless terminal, remote terminal, handset, user agent, mobile client, and client can be used interchangeably.

[0207] In some embodiments, access network devices, core network devices, or network devices can be replaced by terminals. For example, embodiments of this disclosure can also be applied to structures where communication between access network devices, core network devices, or network devices and terminals is replaced by communication between multiple terminals (e.g., device-to-device (D2D), vehicle-to-everything (V2X), etc.). In this case, the structure can also be configured such that the terminal has all or part of the functions of the access network device. Furthermore, terms such as "uplink" and "downlink" can be replaced with terms corresponding to communication between terminals (e.g., "sidelink"). For example, uplink channel, downlink channel, etc., can be replaced with sidelink channel, and uplink link, downlink, etc., can be replaced with sidelink link.

[0208] In some embodiments, the terminal may be replaced by an access network device, a core network device, or a network device. In this case, the access network device, core network device, or network device may also be configured to have all or some of the functions of the terminal.

[0209] In some embodiments, the acquisition of data, information, etc., may comply with the laws and regulations of the country where the location is situated.

[0210] In some embodiments, data, information, etc., may be obtained with the user's consent.

[0211] Furthermore, each element, each row, or each column in the table of this disclosure can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and any combination of any element, any row, or any column can also be implemented as an independent embodiment.

[0212] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0213] like Figure 1 As shown, the communication system 100 includes a terminal 101 and a network device 102.

[0214] In some embodiments, terminal 101 includes, for example, at least one of the following: mobile phone, wearable device, Internet of Things device, car with communication function, smart car, tablet computer, computer with wireless transceiver function, virtual reality (VR) terminal device, augmented reality (AR) terminal device, wireless terminal device in industrial control, wireless terminal device in self-driving, wireless terminal device in remote medical surgery, wireless terminal device in smart grid, wireless terminal device in transportation safety, wireless terminal device in smart city, and wireless terminal device in smart home, but is not limited thereto.

[0215] In some embodiments, network device 102 may include at least one of access network device and core network device.

[0216] In some embodiments, the access network device is, for example, a node or device that connects a terminal to a wireless network. The access network device may include at least one of the following in a 5G communication system: evolved Node B (eNB), next-generation eNB (ng-eNB), next-generation Node B (gNB), node B (NB), home node B (HNB), home evolved node B (HeNB), radio backhaul device, radio network controller (RNC), base station controller (BSC), base transceiver station (BTS), base band unit (BBU), mobile switching center, base station in a 6G communication system, open RAN, cloud RAN, base station in other communication systems, and access node in a Wi-Fi system, but is not limited thereto.

[0217] In some embodiments, the technical solutions of this disclosure can be applied to the Open RAN architecture. In this case, the interfaces between or within access network devices involved in the embodiments of this disclosure can be transformed into internal interfaces of Open RAN. The processes and information interactions between these internal interfaces can be implemented by software or programs.

[0218] In some embodiments, the access network device may be composed of a central unit (CU) and a distributed unit (DU). The CU may also be called a control unit. The CU-DU structure can separate the protocol layer of the access network device. Some of the protocol layer functions are centrally controlled by the CU, while the remaining part or all of the protocol layer functions are distributed in the DU and centrally controlled by the CU. However, this is not the only possibility.

[0219] In some embodiments, a core network device may be a single device, including one or more network elements, or it may be multiple devices or a group of devices, each including all or part of the multiple network elements. Network elements may be virtual or physical. The core network may include, for example, at least one of the evolved packet core (EPC), 5G core network (5GCN), and next-generation core (NGC).

[0220] It is understood that the communication system described in this disclosure is for the purpose of more clearly illustrating the technical solutions of this disclosure, and does not constitute a limitation on the technical solutions proposed in this disclosure. As those skilled in the art will know, with the evolution of system architecture and the emergence of new business scenarios, the technical solutions proposed in this disclosure are also applicable to similar technical problems.

[0221] The following embodiments of this disclosure can be applied to Figure 1 The communication system 100 shown, or a part thereof, but not limited to it. Figure 1 The entities shown are illustrative; a communication system may include... Figure 1 All or part of the main body, or may include Figure 1 Other entities besides the main body, the number and form of each entity are arbitrary, each entity can be physical or virtual, the connection relationship between the entities is illustrative, the entities can be unconnected or connected, and the connection can be in any way, it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection, it can be a wired connection or a wireless connection.

[0222] The embodiments disclosed herein can be applied to Long Term Evolution (LTE), LTE-Advanced (LTE-A), LTE-Beyond (LTE-B), SUPER 3G, IMT-Advanced, 4th generation mobile communication system (4G), 5th generation mobile communication system (5G), 5G new radio (NR), Future Radio Access (FRA), New-Radio Access Technology (RAT), New Radio (NR), New radio access (NX), Futuregeneration radio access (FX), Global System for Mobile communications (GSM), CDMA2000, Ultra Mobile Broadband (UMB), IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.16 (WiMAX), and IEEE 802.20, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth (a registered trademark), Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) networks, Device-to-Device (D2D) systems, Machine-to-Machine (M2M) systems, Internet of Things (IoT) systems, Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) systems, systems utilizing other communication methods, and next-generation systems built upon them, etc. Furthermore, multiple systems can be combined (e.g., a combination of LTE or LTE-A with 5G).

[0223] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the cell reselection process in 5G includes the following:

[0224] In a 5G NR system, the cell reselection process refers to the process by which a mobile device (such as a smartphone) initiates a cell reselection mechanism when it detects that the signal quality of the current serving cell has dropped below a certain threshold. The device attempts to find a cell with a better signal and is more suitable for communication, and then switches to that cell for communication.

[0225] In some embodiments, the cell reselection process includes several key steps:

[0226] 1) Measuring neighboring cell signals: When the signal quality of the serving cell deteriorates, mobile devices need to measure the signal quality of surrounding neighboring cells. These measurements typically include metrics such as reference signal received power (RSRP) and reference signal received quality (RSRQ).

[0227] 2) Ranking and Evaluation: The device ranks neighboring cells based on the measurement results and evaluates whether cell reselection is necessary. The ranking is usually based on signal strength and network configuration parameters, such as cell reselection priority.

[0228] 3) Triggering cell reselection: When certain conditions are met, such as when the signal of the current serving cell is below a certain threshold, or when there is a neighboring cell with a significantly better signal, the device will trigger the cell reselection process.

[0229] 4) Perform reselection: After the target cell is determined, the user equipment will perform steps such as synchronizing with the new cell and reading system information.

[0230] In some embodiments, neighbor cell measurements in the idle (IDLE / RRC_IDLE) or inactive (INACTIVE / RRC_INACTIVE) state in 5G include the following:

[0231] In 5G NR, neighbor cell measurement is a crucial process supporting mobility management (such as handover and carrier aggregation), primarily involving detection, measurement, and evaluation. Detection aims to identify the presence of neighbor cells, mainly including frequency scanning and physical cell identity (PCI) identification. Measurement aims to quantify signal quality, including beam-level measurement and cell-level quality calculation. Evaluation involves filtering and event decision-making.

[0232] In some embodiments, IDLE / INACTIVE state measurements in 5G systems primarily serve mobility management, i.e., cell reselection. The terminal decides whether to trigger neighbor cell measurements (except for high-priority frequencies) based on the serving cell signal quality. If the serving cell signal quality is excellent, the terminal may not perform any neighbor cell measurements. 6G, for network energy conservation considerations, may introduce a multi-carrier system consisting of a coverage layer and a capacity layer. Capacity layer carriers may not provide system message broadcasting and are not used for terminal camping in IDLE state, but they can provide access-related resources, such as random access channel (RACH) resources and uplink / downlink data transmission resources. Since coverage layer frequencies are mainly used to maintain terminal mobility, the terminal may not measure capacity layer frequencies when there is no service transmission demand to achieve energy conservation. However, once there is a service transmission demand (such as calling or called services), measurements need to be performed immediately to access capacity layer frequencies. The measurements triggered at this time will introduce a certain delay to capacity layer access and service transmission, affecting user experience.

[0233] Figure 2A This is an interactive schematic diagram illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of this disclosure. For example... Figure 2A As shown, the embodiments of this disclosure relate to a communication method, which includes:

[0234] Step S2101: The network device sends the first information to the terminal.

[0235] Correspondingly, the terminal receives the first information sent by the network device.

[0236] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate at least one first frequency point.

[0237] In some embodiments, the first frequency point is the capacity layer frequency point.

[0238] In some embodiments, the frequency point type of the first frequency point is the first frequency point type.

[0239] In some embodiments, the frequency point type may include a first frequency point type and a second frequency point type.

[0240] In some embodiments, the first frequency point type is a capacity layer frequency point.

[0241] In some embodiments, the second frequency point type is a cover layer frequency point.

[0242] In some embodiments, terms such as capacity layer frequency and capacity layer carrier can be used interchangeably.

[0243] In some embodiments, terms such as overlay frequency and overlay carrier can be used interchangeably.

[0244] In some embodiments, capacity layer frequency points refer to the frequency resources used to construct the capacity layer.

[0245] In some embodiments, the capacity layer is typically deployed in the mid-to-high frequency band, suitable for hotspot areas, and can provide extremely high data speeds and system capacity.

[0246] In some embodiments, the capacity layer frequency point may include any of the following: high priority frequency point, non-anchor carrier, supplementary uplink carrier, bandwidth part (BWP).

[0247] In some embodiments, the terminal is in IDLE / INACTIVE state and has no service transmission requirements, and the terminal does not reside on the capacity layer frequency.

[0248] In some embodiments, when the terminal is in an IDLE / INACTIVE state and has no service transmission requirements, the terminal in this embodiment will perform measurement operations on the capacity layer, such as radio resource management (RRM) measurements.

[0249] In some embodiments, the second frequency type is different from the first frequency type.

[0250] And / or, in some embodiments, the frequency of the first frequency type is used to initiate services when the terminal is in a first state.

[0251] And / or, in some embodiments,

[0252] Terminals in the first state have no service transmission requirements and reside on the frequency of the second frequency type;

[0253] When a terminal in the first state has a service transmission requirement, it initiates the service on the frequency of the first frequency type.

[0254] And / or, in some embodiments,

[0255] Terminals in the first state have no service transmission requirements and will preferentially reside on the frequency of the second frequency type.

[0256] When a terminal in the first state has a service transmission requirement, it will prioritize initiating the service on the frequency of the first frequency type.

[0257] In some embodiments, the first state is either the IDLE state or the INACTIVE state.

[0258] In other words, when a terminal is in IDLE / INACTIVE state and has no service transmission needs, it will preferentially reside on coverage layer frequencies compared to capacity layer frequencies. Conversely, when a terminal is in IDLE / INACTIVE state and has service transmission needs, it will preferentially initiate services on capacity layer frequencies compared to coverage layer frequencies.

[0259] And / or, in some embodiments, frequency points of the second frequency type are required to provide system message broadcasting, while frequency points of the first frequency type may not provide system message broadcasting.

[0260] In other words, coverage layer frequencies are required to provide system message broadcasting, while capacity layer frequencies are not required to provide system message broadcasting.

[0261] Therefore, it is possible to distinguish between capacity layer frequency points and coverage layer frequency points.

[0262] In some embodiments, overlay frequency points refer to the frequency resources used to construct the overlay layer.

[0263] In some embodiments, the overlay layer is typically deployed in low-frequency bands to provide wide-area, continuous and stable basic network coverage and support terminal mobility management.

[0264] In some embodiments, the overlay frequency may include any of the following: low priority frequency, anchor carrier, independent full-function carrier, etc.

[0265] In some embodiments, the terminal is in IDLE / INACTIVE state and has no service transmission requirements, and the terminal mainly resides on the coverage layer frequency.

[0266] In some embodiments, when the terminal is in IDLE / INACTIVE state and has no service transmission requirements, the terminal performs condition-triggered cell reselection measurements according to network configuration.

[0267] In some embodiments, a capacity layer frequency point can be associated with one or more cells. That is, a capacity layer frequency point can be used independently by a single cell, or multiple cells can share the frequency resources of the same capacity layer frequency point.

[0268] In some embodiments, a capacity layer frequency point can be associated with one or more transmission reception points (TRPs). That is, a capacity layer frequency point can be carried independently by one TRP, or multiple TRPs can work in coordination on the same capacity layer frequency point.

[0269] In addition, in some embodiments, a cell can be configured with one or more capacity layer frequency points. That is, the service capability of a cell can be built based on a single capacity layer frequency point, or the service capability of a cell can be enhanced through multiple capacity layer frequency points.

[0270] Additionally, in some embodiments, a TRP can support one or more capacity layer frequencies. That is, a TRP may transmit only one capacity layer frequency, or a TRP may transmit multiple capacity layer frequencies simultaneously.

[0271] In some embodiments, the network device sends first information, which may indicate one or more first frequency points to the terminal based on the first information, so that the terminal knows which frequency points are capacity layer frequency points, and / or which frequency points are measured using the capacity layer frequency point measurement requirement, such as RRM measurement.

[0272] For example, when a terminal is in an IDLE / INACTIVE state and has no service transmission requirements, the network device can use the first information to configure one or more capacity layer frequency points for the terminal, so as to assist the terminal in performing capacity layer frequency point measurement or access preparation when it is in an IDLE / INACTIVE state and has no service transmission requirements.

[0273] In some embodiments, terms such as first frequency point, first capacity layer frequency point, and first capacity layer carrier can be used interchangeably.

[0274] In some embodiments, a multicarrier system includes a coverage layer and a capacity layer.

[0275] In some embodiments, a separate measurement requirement of a first frequency type is defined for the capacity layer frequency points in a multi-carrier system.

[0276] In some embodiments, the measurement of the first frequency point type requires the performance of a measurement of the capacity layer frequency point, such as an RRM measurement.

[0277] In some embodiments, the terms such as measurement requirements for the first frequency point type, measurement requirements for the capacity layer frequency point, and measurement requirements for the capacity layer can be used interchangeably.

[0278] In some embodiments, the measurement requirements for the first frequency point type may include the following features:

[0279] 1) In some embodiments, the first information bearer may be carried in system information, radio resource control (RRC) signaling, or downlink control information (DCI), and this disclosure does not limit this.

[0280] For example, a network device may broadcast one or more first frequency points in a system message.

[0281] In some embodiments, the frequency type of the first frequency point is indicated by at least one of the first list included in the first information and the configuration information included in the first information.

[0282] In some embodiments, the first information includes a first list, which indicates a first frequency point type, and at least one first frequency point is included in the first list.

[0283] In some embodiments, the first information includes configuration information for configuring at least one first frequency point, the configuration information being used to indicate the type of the first frequency point.

[0284] In some embodiments, where the configuration information includes indication information, the configuration information indicates that at least one frequency point is of a first frequency point type; or, the indication information indicates that at least one frequency point is of a first frequency point type; or

[0285] If the configuration information does not include indication information, the configuration information indicates that at least one frequency point is of the first frequency point type.

[0286] In some embodiments, the indication information may be an identifier of a first frequency point type.

[0287] Thus, the frequency type of the first frequency point can be explicitly or implicitly indicated through configuration information.

[0288] In some embodiments, the first information may be indicated by a separate list of capacity tiers.

[0289] In some embodiments, the first information includes a first list, which includes one or more frequency points of a first frequency point type, and at least one first frequency point is included in the first list.

[0290] Thus, the terminal can receive the first list. Based on the first list, the terminal can determine one or more first frequency points, i.e., capacity layer frequency points.

[0291] Alternatively, in some embodiments, the first information may indicate in the configuration information of a single frequency point whether that single frequency point is a capacity layer frequency point.

[0292] For example, the configuration information for a single frequency point explicitly indicates that the single frequency point is a capacity layer frequency point. Alternatively, if the configuration information for a single frequency point does not explicitly indicate that the single frequency point is a capacity layer frequency point, then the single frequency point is a coverage layer frequency point.

[0293] For example, the configuration information of a single frequency point implicitly indicates that the single frequency point is a capacity layer frequency point. For instance, if the configuration information of a single frequency point does not explicitly indicate that the single frequency point is a coverage layer frequency point, then the single frequency point is a capacity layer frequency point.

[0294] In some embodiments, the first information includes configuration information of a second frequency point, which is used to indicate that the frequency point type of the second frequency point is a first frequency point type, and at least one first frequency point is included in the second frequency point.

[0295] In some embodiments, the second frequency point includes one or more capacity layer frequency points.

[0296] For example, if there is only one second frequency point, then the second frequency point is the capacity layer frequency point, and the configuration information of the second frequency point is the configuration information of the capacity layer frequency point.

[0297] For example, if there are multiple second frequency points, then the second frequency points include the multiple capacity layer frequency points, and the configuration information of the second frequency points includes the configuration information of each of the multiple capacity layer frequency points.

[0298] In addition, the information used to indicate that a frequency point is a capacity layer frequency point in the configuration information of different frequency points can be indicated by the same configuration, or by different configurations respectively.

[0299] 2) In some embodiments, the measurement requirements for the first frequency type are more relaxed than those for the second frequency type.

[0300] In other words, the measurement requirements for capacity layer frequencies are more lenient than those for coverage layer frequencies.

[0301] In some embodiments, terms such as measurement requirements for the second frequency type, measurement requirements for the coverage layer frequency, and measurement requirements for the coverage layer can be used interchangeably.

[0302] Option 1, for example, uses the measurement requirements of the coverage layer frequency as a baseline to indirectly define the measurement requirements of the capacity layer frequency.

[0303] In some embodiments, the measurement requirement for the first frequency type is M times that for the second frequency type, where M > 1.

[0304] In some embodiments, M is predefined according to the protocol.

[0305] For example, the value of M can be fixed in the protocol. For instance, the value of M can be 3 or 5.

[0306] Alternatively, in some embodiments, M is configured according to the network device.

[0307] For example, the value of M can be broadcast to the terminal by the network device via a system message.

[0308] In some embodiments, the first information is also used to indicate the value of M. That is, the same system message simultaneously indicates both the first frequency point and the value of M. Alternatively, other information different from the first information is used to indicate the value of M. That is, the first information and other information are carried in different system messages.

[0309] In some embodiments, the measurement requirements for the first frequency point type include at least one of the following:

[0310] (1) Discontinuous reception (DRX) period length;

[0311] (2) Scaling factor;

[0312] (3) Detection time of neighboring communities;

[0313] (4) Measurement time of neighboring cells;

[0314] (5) Assessment time of neighboring communities.

[0315] In some embodiments, terms such as neighboring cell, neighboring cell, and inter-frequency can be used interchangeably.

[0316] For example, taking the RRM measurement requirements of 5G NR neighboring cells as an example, if the RRM measurement requirements of 6G coverage layer frequency points are based on 5G, then the measurement requirements of capacity layer frequency points are M times the measurement requirements of coverage layer frequency points.

[0317] The measurement requirements for the coverage layer frequency points are shown in Table 1, and the measurement requirements for the capacity layer frequency points are shown in Table 2.

[0318] Table 1: Measurement Requirements for Coverage Layer Frequency Points

[0319]

[0320] Table 2: Measurement Requirements for Capacity Layer Frequency Points

[0321]

[0322] Option 2, for example, directly defines the measurement requirements for the capacity layer frequency.

[0323] In some embodiments, the measurement requirement for the first frequency point type includes: searching for the frequency point of the first frequency point type once every first time unit interval.

[0324] In other words, the measurement of the capacity layer frequency requires searching for the capacity layer frequency once every first time unit interval.

[0325] In some embodiments, the first time unit is a fixed time unit.

[0326] Alternatively, in some embodiments, the first time unit is equal to the product of the second duration unit and the number of frequency points of the first frequency point type.

[0327] In some embodiments, the number of frequency points of the first frequency point type refers to the number of capacity layer frequency points.

[0328] In some embodiments, the first time unit is predefined according to the protocol.

[0329] For example, the value of the first time unit can be fixed in the protocol. For instance, the value of the first time unit can be 60 or 90.

[0330] For example, the values ​​of the second duration unit and the number of frequency points of the first frequency point type can be fixed in the protocol.

[0331] Alternatively, the first-time unit is configured based on the network device.

[0332] For example, the value of the first time unit can be broadcast to the terminal by the network device via a system message.

[0333] For example, the values ​​of the second duration unit and the frequency number of the first frequency type can be broadcast to the terminal by the network device through system messages.

[0334] Additionally, in some embodiments, the measurement requirements for the first frequency point type may also include the following features:

[0335] 3) The measurement of the capacity layer frequency point is independent of the signal quality of the serving cell.

[0336] In other words, the measurement of capacity layer frequency points is independent of the signal quality of the serving cell; that is, the terminal does not decide whether to perform capacity layer frequency point measurements based on the signal quality of the serving cell.

[0337] 4) The measurement of the capacity layer frequency point is independent of cell reselection.

[0338] In other words, the measurement of the capacity layer frequency point is not used for cell reselection, that is, it does not participate in cell reselection ranking and is not used as a candidate cell for cell reselection.

[0339] 5) The measurement of the capacity layer frequency is independent of the signal quality of the coverage layer frequency.

[0340] In some embodiments, S2101 is optional.

[0341] In some embodiments, if the terminal is in IDLE / INACTIVE state and has no service transmission requirements, the terminal can store historical first information, i.e., know the capacity layer frequency point in advance, and therefore does not need to execute S2101. If the terminal is in IDLE / INACTIVE state and has service transmission requirements, the terminal can receive first information in real time, i.e., know the latest capacity layer frequency point, and therefore needs to execute S2101.

[0342] In step S2102, the terminal performs a measurement on at least one first frequency point using the measurement requirements of the first frequency point type.

[0343] In some embodiments, the terminal receives first information. Based on the first information, the terminal can determine at least one first frequency point, and that the frequency point type of the first frequency point is a first frequency point type, i.e., the first frequency point is a capacity layer frequency point. Therefore, the terminal can perform measurements on at least one first frequency point using the measurement requirements of the first frequency point type.

[0344] For example, when the terminal is in IDLE / INACTIVE state and has no service transmission requirements, the terminal uses the measurement requirements of the capacity layer frequency point to perform measurements such as RRM on one or more capacity layer frequency points.

[0345] Thus, the auxiliary terminal can complete the assessment of the capacity layer frequency points in advance, laying the foundation for rapid access in the future.

[0346] Step S2103: The terminal initiates service transmission to the first communication node.

[0347] In some embodiments, the terminal needs to initiate a service transmission, and the terminal initiates a service transmission to the first communication node.

[0348] Alternatively, in some embodiments, the terminal needs to initiate a service transmission, and the terminal initiates an access procedure to the first communication node.

[0349] In some embodiments, the first communication node is a communication node in at least one first frequency point. Alternatively, the first communication node is associated with a serving cell.

[0350] The communication node includes any one of frequency point, cell, or transmit / receive point (TRP).

[0351] In some embodiments, the frequency point may be a capacity layer frequency point, a coverage layer frequency point, or a coverage layer frequency point and a frequency layer frequency point, etc.

[0352] For example, if a terminal is in an IDLE / INACTIVE state and has a service transmission requirement, the terminal can initiate an access process on the first communication node to establish a connection and realize service transmission.

[0353] In some embodiments, the first communication node may include various implementation methods.

[0354] In some embodiments, the first communication node is a communication node that satisfies a first condition among at least one first frequency point.

[0355] In other words, among at least one first frequency point, there is one communication node that satisfies the first condition, and the first communication node is that communication node. There are multiple communication nodes that satisfy the first condition, and the first communication node is one of the multiple communication nodes.

[0356] Therefore, in at least one first frequency point, the communication nodes that meet the first condition include one or more, and the terminal can initiate service transmission to a communication node that meets the first condition, that is, initiate an access process on a communication node that meets the first condition.

[0357] In some embodiments, the first communication node is the communication node with the largest signal quality measurement result among a plurality of communication nodes satisfying the first condition at at least one first frequency point. Alternatively, the first communication node is the communication node with the smallest signal quality measurement result among a plurality of communication nodes satisfying the first condition at at least one first frequency point.

[0358] In some embodiments, if the signal quality measurement result is the largest indicator of the optimal signal quality measurement result, then the first communication node is the communication node with the largest signal quality measurement result.

[0359] In some embodiments, the minimum signal quality measurement result indicates the optimal signal quality measurement result, and the first communication node is the communication node with the minimum signal quality measurement result.

[0360] In other words, among at least one first frequency point, there are multiple communication nodes that meet the first condition, and the first communication node is the communication node with the best signal quality measurement result among the multiple communication nodes.

[0361] Therefore, in at least one first frequency point, there are multiple communication nodes that meet the first condition, and the terminal can initiate service transmission to the communication node with the best signal quality measurement result, that is, initiate the access process on the communication node with the best signal quality measurement result.

[0362] In some embodiments, in at least one first frequency point, there is no communication node that meets the first condition, and the first communication node is a serving cell or a frequency point of a second frequency point type of the serving cell that initiates service transmission.

[0363] In some embodiments, terms such as second frequency type and coverage layer frequency can be used interchangeably.

[0364] In some embodiments, the first communication node is a serving cell, which contains only coverage layer frequencies.

[0365] In some embodiments, the first communication node is a frequency point of a second frequency point type of the serving cell, and the serving cell includes coverage layer frequency points and frequency layer frequency points.

[0366] In some embodiments, the frequency layer frequency points include the capacity layer frequency points and the coverage layer frequency points.

[0367] For example, if at least one first frequency point does not have a communication node that satisfies the first condition, and if the serving cell only corresponds to a coverage layer frequency point, then the first communication node is the serving cell.

[0368] For example, if at least one first frequency point does not have a communication node that satisfies the first condition, and if the serving cell corresponds to a coverage layer frequency point and a frequency layer frequency point, then the first communication node includes the coverage layer frequency point of the serving cell.

[0369] Therefore, if there is no communication node that meets the first condition in at least one first frequency point, the terminal can initiate service transmission to the serving cell or a frequency point of the second frequency point type of the serving cell, that is, initiate an access procedure on the serving cell or the coverage layer frequency point of the serving cell.

[0370] In some embodiments, terms such as first condition and signal quality condition can be used interchangeably.

[0371] In some embodiments, the first condition may be a signal quality threshold.

[0372] In some embodiments, the first condition is based on the network device configuration.

[0373] In some embodiments, the first condition includes a measurement result of signal quality that is greater than or equal to a threshold value corresponding to a first frequency point type.

[0374] In other words, if the measured signal quality is greater than or equal to the threshold value corresponding to the capacity layer frequency point, then the first condition is met. If the measured signal quality is less than the threshold value corresponding to the capacity layer frequency point, then the first condition is not met.

[0375] In some embodiments, the threshold value for the first frequency type is different from the threshold value for the second frequency type.

[0376] In other words, the threshold value for the capacity layer frequency is different from the threshold value for the coverage layer frequency.

[0377] Alternatively, in some embodiments, the threshold value for the first frequency type is higher than the threshold value for the second frequency type.

[0378] In other words, the threshold value for the capacity layer frequency is higher than the threshold value for the coverage layer frequency.

[0379] In some embodiments, terms such as threshold, numerical value, value, and threshold may be used interchangeably.

[0380] In some embodiments, S2103 is optional.

[0381] In some embodiments, if the terminal is in the IDLE / INACTIVE state and has no service transmission requirement, then the terminal does not need to initiate service transmission, i.e., it does not need to execute S2103. If the terminal is in the IDLE / INACTIVE state and has a service transmission requirement, then the terminal can initiate service transmission, i.e., it needs to execute S2103.

[0382] Using the above method, the terminal can measure the capacity layer frequency point according to the capacity layer frequency point configured in the network device by using the measurement requirements of the capacity layer frequency point. Thus, the terminal can measure the capacity layer frequency point when it is in IDLE / INACTIVE state and has no service transmission requirements.

[0383] In some embodiments, the names of information, etc., are not limited to the names described in the embodiments. Terms such as "information", "message", "signal", "signaling", "report", "configuration", "indication", "instruction", "command", "channel", "parameter", "domain", "field", "symbol", "symbol", "codebook", "codeword", "codepoint", "bit", "data", "program", and "chip" can be used interchangeably.

[0384] In some embodiments, terms such as “moment,” “point in time,” “time,” and “time location” can be used interchangeably, as can terms such as “duration,” “segment,” “time window,” “window,” and “time.”

[0385] In some embodiments, "acquire," "get," "obtain," "receive," "transmit," "bidirectional transmission," and "send and / or receive" can be used interchangeably and can be interpreted as receiving from other entities, acquiring from protocols, acquiring from higher layers, obtaining through self-processing, or autonomous implementation. Protocols include, for example, at least one of the 3GPP protocol, Wi-Fi protocol, and audio and / or video protocols.

[0386] In some embodiments, terms such as “send,” “transmit,” “report,” “distribute,” “transfer,” “bidirectional transmission,” “send and / or receive” can be used interchangeably.

[0387] In some embodiments, terms such as "certain," "preset," "default," "set," "indicated," "a certain," "any," and "first" can be used interchangeably. "Certain A," "preset A," "default A," "set A," "indicated A," "a certain A," "any A," and "first A" can be interpreted as A pre-defined in a protocol or the like, or as A obtained through setting, configuration, or instruction, or as specific A, a certain A, any A, or first A, but are not limited thereto.

[0388] In some embodiments, the determination or judgment can be made by a value represented by 1 bit (0 or 1), or by a true or false value (boolean), or by a comparison of numerical values ​​(e.g., a comparison with a predetermined value), but is not limited thereto.

[0389] In some embodiments, "not expecting to receive" can be interpreted as not receiving on time domain resources and / or frequency domain resources, or as not performing subsequent processing on the data and / or instructions received; "not expecting to send" can be interpreted as not sending, or as sending but not expecting the receiver to respond to the sent content.

[0390] In some embodiments, if an arrow in the interaction diagram representing the sending of information, signaling, etc. from one subject to another passes through other subjects, it can be interpreted as the information being forwarded from one subject to another via other subjects, or it can be interpreted as the information being sent from one subject to another without passing through other subjects.

[0391] The communication method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S2101 to S2103. For example, step S2101 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2102 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2101+S2102 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2102+S2103 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, and step S2101+S2102+S2103 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, but is not limited thereto.

[0392] In some embodiments, step S2101 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0393] In some embodiments, step S2102 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0394] In some embodiments, step S2103 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0395] In some embodiments, the steps and their optional implementations in other embodiments described before or after this embodiment, as well as other related parts in the specification, can be referred to, and will not be repeated here.

[0396] Figure 2B This is an interactive schematic diagram illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of this disclosure. For example... Figure 2B As shown, the embodiments of this disclosure relate to a communication method, which includes:

[0397] Step S2201: The network device sends the first information to the terminal.

[0398] Correspondingly, the terminal receives the first information sent by the network device.

[0399] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate at least one first frequency point.

[0400] The optional implementation of step S2201 can be found in [reference]. Figure 2A Optional implementation methods of step S2101, and Figure 2A Other related parts in the embodiments involved will not be described in detail here.

[0401] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate at least one first frequency point.

[0402] Alternatively, in some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate at least a portion of a cell or at least a portion of a TRP at at least a first frequency point.

[0403] In step S2202, the network device sends the second information to the terminal.

[0404] Correspondingly, the terminal receives the second information sent by the network device.

[0405] In some embodiments, the second information is used to indicate at least a portion of a cell or transmit receiving point (TRP) at at least one first frequency point.

[0406] Alternatively, in some embodiments, the second information is used to update at least a portion of the cells or at least a portion of the TRP at at least one first frequency point.

[0407] In some embodiments, the second information bearer may be carried on system information, radio resource control (RRC) signaling, or downlink control information (DCI), but this disclosure does not limit this.

[0408] For example, a network device (e.g., a coverage serving cell) may broadcast at least some cells or at least some TRPs of one or more first frequency points in a system message.

[0409] In some embodiments, the network device sends second information, which may indicate to the terminal at least some cells or at least some TRPs of one or more first frequency points, so that the terminal knows which cells or TRPs in the capacity layer frequency points, or which TRPs in the capacity layer frequency points, need to be measured using the capacity layer frequency point measurement requirements, such as RRM measurement.

[0410] In this way, the terminal will not measure all cells or all TRPs in each capacity layer frequency point, but only some cells or some TRPs in each capacity layer frequency point.

[0411] This reduces the measurement range of the capacity layer frequency, decreases the measurement operations at the capacity layer frequency, and lowers the power consumption of the terminal at the capacity layer frequency, thus achieving energy saving.

[0412] For example, when a terminal is in an IDLE / INACTIVE state and has no service transmission requirements, the network device can use the second information to configure at least some cells or at least some TRPs in one or more capacity layer frequency points to assist the terminal in performing measurement or access preparation of at least some cells or at least some TRPs in the capacity layer frequency points when it is in an IDLE / INACTIVE state and has no service transmission requirements.

[0413] In some embodiments, S2202 is optional.

[0414] In some embodiments, if the terminal is in IDLE / INACTIVE state and has no service transmission requirements, the terminal can store historical second information, i.e., know in advance at least some cells or at least some TRPs in the capacity layer frequency points, and therefore does not need to execute S2202. If the terminal is in IDLE / INACTIVE state and has service transmission requirements, the terminal can receive the second information in real time, i.e., know the latest at least some cells or at least some TRPs in the capacity layer frequency points, and therefore needs to execute S2202.

[0415] In step S2203, the terminal uses the measurement requirements of the first frequency point type to perform measurements on at least a portion of the cells or transmission receiving points (TRPs) of at least one first frequency point.

[0416] The frequency point of the first frequency point type is used to initiate services when the terminal is in the first state.

[0417] For optional implementations of step S2203, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 2A Optional implementation methods of step S2102, and Figure 2A Other related parts in the embodiments involved will not be described in detail here.

[0418] In some embodiments, the terminal may determine at least a portion of a cell or at least a portion of a TRP at at least a first frequency point.

[0419] For example, the terminal can determine all cells or all TRPs at least one first frequency point through the first information.

[0420] For example, the terminal can use the second information to determine at least a portion of the cells or at least a portion of the TRP at at least one first frequency point.

[0421] For example, the terminal can determine at least a portion of the cells or at least a portion of the TRP at at least one first frequency point through the first information and the second information.

[0422] Thus, the terminal uses the measurement requirements of the first frequency point type to measure at least a portion of the cell or at least a portion of the TRP of at least one first frequency point.

[0423] Step S2204: The terminal initiates a service transmission to the first communication node.

[0424] The optional implementation of step S2204 can be found in [reference]. Figure 2A Optional implementation methods of step S2103, and Figure 2A Other related parts in the embodiments involved will not be described in detail here.

[0425] Additionally, in some embodiments, the first communication node is a communication node in at least a portion of a cell or at least a portion of a TRP at at least a first frequency point. Alternatively, the first communication node is associated with a serving cell.

[0426] The communication node includes any one of the frequency point, cell, and transmit / receive point (TRP) of the first frequency point type.

[0427] In some embodiments, the first communication node may be at least a portion of the cells at at least a first frequency point or at least a portion of the TRP, and a communication node that satisfies the first condition.

[0428] In some embodiments, the first communication node may be the communication node with the best signal quality measurement result among at least some cells of at least a first frequency point or at least some TRPs that satisfy the first condition.

[0429] In some embodiments, in at least a portion of the cells or at least a portion of the TRP at at least a first frequency point, there is no communication node that satisfies the first condition. The first communication node may be the serving cell or the coverage layer frequency point of the serving cell.

[0430] Using the above method, the terminal can measure at least some cells or at least some TRPs in the capacity layer frequency points according to the network device configuration or indication, by using the measurement requirements of the capacity layer frequency points. Thus, the terminal can measure the capacity layer frequency points in the IDLE / INACTIVE state and without service transmission requirements, based on the accurate measurement range.

[0431] The communication method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S2201 to S2204. For example, step S2202 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2203 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2202+S2203 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2201+S2202+S2203 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2202+S2203+S2204 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, but is not limited thereto.

[0432] In some embodiments, step S2201 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0433] In some embodiments, step S2202 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0434] In some embodiments, step S2203 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0435] In some embodiments, step S2204 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0436] In some embodiments, the steps and their optional implementations in other embodiments described before or after this embodiment, as well as other related parts in the specification, can be referred to, and will not be repeated here.

[0437] Figure 3A This is an interactive schematic diagram illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of this disclosure. For example... Figure 3A As shown, the embodiments of this disclosure relate to a communication method, which includes:

[0438] Step S3101: The network sends the first information to the terminal.

[0439] Correspondingly, the terminal receives the first information sent by the network device.

[0440] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate at least one first frequency point.

[0441] The optional implementation of step S3101 can be found in [reference]. Figure 2A Step S2101, Figure 2B Optional implementation methods of step S2201, and Figure 2A , Figure 2B Other related parts in the embodiments involved will not be described in detail here.

[0442] In step S3102, the terminal performs a measurement on the at least one first frequency point using the measurement requirements of the first frequency point type.

[0443] The frequency point of the first frequency point type is used to initiate services when the terminal is in the first state.

[0444] The optional implementation of step S3102 can be found in [reference]. Figure 2A Step S2102, Figure 2B Optional implementation methods of step S2203, and Figure 2A , Figure 2B Other related parts in the embodiments involved will not be described in detail here.

[0445] In some embodiments, the frequency type of the first frequency point is indicated by at least one of the following:

[0446] The first information includes a first list;

[0447] The first information includes configuration information.

[0448] In some embodiments, the first information includes a first list indicating the first frequency point type, wherein the at least one first frequency point is included in the first list.

[0449] In some embodiments, the first information includes configuration information for configuring the at least one first frequency point, the configuration information being used to indicate the type of the first frequency point.

[0450] In some embodiments, when the configuration information includes indication information, the configuration information indicates that the at least one frequency point is a first frequency point type; or

[0451] If the configuration information does not include indication information, the configuration information indicates that the at least one frequency point is a first frequency point type.

[0452] In some embodiments,

[0453] The first information includes a first list, which includes one or more frequency points of the first frequency point type, wherein the at least one first frequency point is included in the first list;

[0454] Alternatively, the first information may include configuration information for a second frequency point, wherein the configuration information for the second frequency point is used to indicate that the second frequency point is a frequency point of the first frequency point type, and the at least one first frequency point is included in the second frequency point.

[0455] In some embodiments, the measurement requirements for the first frequency type are less stringent than those for the second frequency type.

[0456] In some embodiments, the measurement requirement for the first frequency type is M times the measurement requirement for the second frequency type.

[0457] In some embodiments, M > 1.

[0458] In some embodiments, M is predefined according to the protocol;

[0459] Alternatively, M may be configured according to the network device.

[0460] In some embodiments, the measurement requirements for the first frequency point type include at least one of the following:

[0461] Discontinuous reception DRX period length;

[0462] Scaling factor;

[0463] Testing time in neighboring communities;

[0464] Measurement time of neighboring communities;

[0465] Assessment time for neighboring communities.

[0466] In some embodiments, the measurement requirements for the first frequency point type include:

[0467] The frequency point of the first frequency point type is searched once every first time unit interval.

[0468] In some embodiments, the first time unit is a fixed time unit;

[0469] Alternatively, the first time unit is equal to the product of the second duration unit and the number of frequency points of the first frequency point type.

[0470] In some embodiments, the first time unit is predefined according to a protocol;

[0471] Alternatively, the first time unit may be configured according to the network device.

[0472] In some embodiments, the method further includes any one of the following:

[0473] Initiate a service transmission to a communication node that meets the first condition;

[0474] Initiate service transmission to the communication node with the largest signal quality measurement result among multiple communication nodes that meet the first condition;

[0475] If no communication node meets the first condition, initiate service transmission to the serving cell or a frequency of the second frequency type of the serving cell;

[0476] The communication node includes any one of frequency point, cell, and Transmitter-Receiver Point (TRP).

[0477] In some embodiments, the first condition is configured according to the network device.

[0478] In some embodiments, the first condition includes a signal quality measurement result that is greater than or equal to a threshold value corresponding to the first frequency point type.

[0479] In some embodiments, the threshold value of the first frequency point type is different from the threshold value of the second frequency point type;

[0480] Alternatively, the threshold value for the first frequency type is higher than the threshold value for the second frequency type.

[0481] In some embodiments, the measurement requirement of the first frequency point type also satisfies at least one of the following:

[0482] The measurement is independent of the signal quality of the serving cell;

[0483] The measurements are independent of cell reselection;

[0484] The measurement is independent of the signal quality of the second frequency type.

[0485] In some embodiments,

[0486] The first frequency point is the capacity layer frequency point;

[0487] The first frequency type is the capacity layer frequency;

[0488] The second frequency type is the coverage layer frequency.

[0489] In some embodiments,

[0490] The terminal in the first state has no service transmission requirement and resides on a frequency of the second frequency type;

[0491] The terminal in the first state has a service transmission requirement, and the terminal initiates the service on the frequency point of the first frequency point type.

[0492] For alternative implementation methods of the above content, please refer to Figure 2A Steps S2101 to S2103, Figure 2B Optional implementation methods of steps S2201 to S2204, and Figure 2A , Figure 2B Other related parts in the embodiments involved will not be described in detail here.

[0493] The communication method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S3101 to S3102. For example, step S3101 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, step S3102 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, and step S3101+S3102 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, but is not limited thereto.

[0494] In some embodiments, step S3101 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0495] In some embodiments, step S3102 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0496] In some embodiments, the steps and their optional implementations in other embodiments described before or after this embodiment, as well as other related parts in the specification, can be referred to, and will not be repeated here.

[0497] Figure 3B This is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 3B As shown, the embodiments of this disclosure relate to a communication method, which includes:

[0498] Step S3201: The network device sends the second information to the terminal.

[0499] Correspondingly, the terminal receives the second information sent by the network device.

[0500] In some embodiments, the second information is used to indicate at least a portion of the cells or transmit receiving points (TRPs) of the at least one first frequency point.

[0501] The optional implementation of step S3201 can be found in [reference]. Figure 2B Optional implementation methods of step S2202, and Figure 2A , Figure 2B Other related parts in the embodiments involved will not be described in detail here.

[0502] In step S3202, the terminal uses the measurement requirements of the first frequency point type to perform measurements on at least a portion of the cells or Transmitter Receiving Points (TRPs) of the at least one first frequency point.

[0503] The optional implementation of step S3202 can be found in [reference]. Figure 2B Optional implementation methods of step S2203, and Figure 2A , Figure 2B Other related parts in the embodiments involved will not be described in detail here.

[0504] The communication method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S3201 to S3202. For example, step S3201 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, step S3202 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, and step S3201+S3202 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, but is not limited thereto.

[0505] In some embodiments, step S3201 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0506] In some embodiments, step S3202 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0507] In some embodiments, the steps and their optional implementations in other embodiments described before or after this embodiment, as well as other related parts in the specification, can be referred to, and will not be repeated here.

[0508] The communication method disclosed herein proposes a measurement method in a multi-carrier system. By introducing a measurement requirement for the capacity layer frequency, a trade-off can be achieved between terminal measurement power consumption and service access latency.

[0509] In some embodiments, the implementation includes the following:

[0510] For capacity layer frequencies in multi-carrier systems, a separate measurement requirement for the first frequency type is defined. The measurement of the capacity layer frequencies and the measurement requirement for the first frequency type have the following characteristics:

[0511] 1) The measurement of capacity layer frequency points is independent of the signal quality of the serving cell. That is, the terminal does not decide whether to perform capacity layer frequency point measurement based on the signal quality of the serving cell. In other words, the measurement of capacity layer frequency points is independent of the signal quality of the serving cell.

[0512] 2) The measurement of capacity layer frequency points is not used for cell reselection, that is, it does not participate in cell reselection ranking, and is not used as a candidate cell for cell reselection. In other words, the measurement of capacity layer frequency points is independent of cell reselection.

[0513] 3) The network device indicates at least one first frequency point (such as one or more capacity layer frequency points) in the first information (such as system message) broadcast, for example by indicating it through a separate first list (such as a capacity layer frequency point list), or by indicating that the frequency point is a capacity layer frequency point in the configuration information of the second frequency point (such as the configuration information of a single frequency point), and the frequency point not indicated as a capacity layer frequency point is a coverage layer frequency point.

[0514] 4) The measurement requirements for capacity layer frequencies are more relaxed compared to those for coverage layer frequencies.

[0515] Option 1:

[0516] Taking the RRM measurement requirements of 5G NR inter-frequency as an example, if the inter-frequency RRM measurement requirements of 6G coverage layer frequency points are based on 5G, then the measurement requirements of capacity layer frequency points are M times (M>1) the measurement requirements of coverage layer. The measurement requirements of capacity layer frequency points are shown in Table 1, and the measurement requirements of coverage layer are shown in Table 2.

[0517] In some embodiments, the value of M can be fixed in the protocol, for example, 3 or 5. The value of M can also be configured by the network device to the terminal (such as UE) via system message broadcast.

[0518] Option 2:

[0519] The measurement requirement for capacity layer frequency points can also be defined as: searching for capacity layer frequency points once every first time unit (e.g., T1 seconds or every (T2 * number of capacity layer frequency points)). The value of T1 can be fixed in the protocol and / or configured by the network, such as 60 or 90. T2 and the number of capacity layer frequency points can also be fixed in the protocol and / or configured by the network, such as being configured by the network device to the terminal (e.g., UE) through system message broadcast.

[0520] In some embodiments, to further reduce the power consumption measured by the terminal at capacity layer frequencies, network devices (e.g., coverage layer serving cells) can broadcast information such as at least a portion of cells or TRPs (e.g., cells / TRPs corresponding to one or more capacity layer frequencies) at at least one first frequency point via second information (e.g., system messages). The terminal performs capacity layer RRM measurements only for at least a portion of the indicated cells or TRPs (e.g., cells / TRPs corresponding to one or more capacity layer frequencies). This narrows the measurement range, reduces the amount of measurement, and achieves energy savings.

[0521] In some embodiments, when a terminal initiates a service transmission, it selects a capacity layer frequency point / cell / TRP that meets a first condition (such as a signal quality condition) to initiate access. The first condition (such as the signal quality condition) can be a signal quality threshold configured by the network, and its value can differ from the threshold value of the coverage layer frequency point (such as the coverage layer cell selection criterion). Optionally, the threshold value of the capacity layer frequency point is higher than the threshold value of the coverage layer frequency point. If there are multiple capacity layer frequency points / cells / TRPs that meet the first condition (such as the signal quality condition), the terminal can select the one with the best signal quality. If there is no capacity layer frequency point / cell / TRP that meets the first condition (such as the signal quality condition), the terminal initiates access on the current serving cell (the serving cell frequency point only corresponds to the coverage layer frequency point) or the coverage layer frequency point of the serving cell (if the serving cell contains both coverage layer and frequency layer frequencies).

[0522] This disclosure also proposes an apparatus (also referred to as a communication device, etc.) for implementing any of the above methods. For example, an apparatus is proposed that includes units or modules for implementing the steps performed by the terminal in any of the above methods. Furthermore, another apparatus is proposed that includes units or modules for implementing the steps performed by a network device (e.g., an access network device, a core network functional node, a core network device, etc.) in any of the above methods.

[0523] It should be understood that the division of units or modules in the above device is only a logical functional division. In actual implementation, they can be fully or partially integrated into a single physical entity, or they can be physically separated. Furthermore, the units or modules in the device can be implemented by a processor calling software: for example, the device includes a processor connected to a memory containing instructions. The processor calls the instructions stored in the memory to implement any of the above methods or to implement the functions of the units or modules in the above device. The processor can be, for example, a general-purpose processor, such as a Central Processing Unit (CPU) or a microprocessor, and the memory can be internal or external to the device. Alternatively, the units or modules in the device can be implemented in the form of hardware circuits. The functionality of some or all of the units or modules can be achieved through the design of these hardware circuits, which can be understood as one or more processors. For example, in one implementation, the hardware circuit is an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC). The functionality of some or all of the units or modules is achieved through the design of the logical relationships between the components within the circuit. In another implementation, the hardware circuit can be implemented using a programmable logic device (PLD). Taking a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) as an example, it can include a large number of logic gates. The connection relationships between the logic gates are configured through configuration files, thereby achieving the functionality of some or all of the units or modules. All units or modules of the above device can be implemented entirely through processor-called software, entirely through hardware circuits, or partially through processor-called software with the remaining parts implemented through hardware circuits.

[0524] In this embodiment, the processor is a circuit with signal processing capabilities. In one implementation, the processor can be a circuit with instruction read and execute capabilities, such as a Central Processing Unit (CPU), a microprocessor, a graphics processing unit (GPU) (which can be understood as a microprocessor), or a digital signal processor (DSP). In another implementation, the processor can implement certain functions through the logical relationships of hardware circuits. The logical relationships of the aforementioned hardware circuits are fixed or reconfigurable. For example, the processor is a hardware circuit implemented using an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or a programmable logic device (PLD), such as an FPGA. In a reconfigurable hardware circuit, the process of the processor loading a configuration document and configuring the hardware circuit can be understood as the process of the processor loading instructions to implement the functions of some or all of the above units or modules. Furthermore, it can also be a hardware circuit designed for artificial intelligence, which can be understood as an ASIC, such as a Neural Network Processing Unit (NPU), a Tensor Processing Unit (TPU), or a Deep Learning Processing Unit (DPU).

[0525] Figure 4A This is a schematic diagram of a terminal structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Terminal 101 is used to perform any of the above methods. In some embodiments, such as... Figure 4AAs shown, terminal 101 may include at least one of a transceiver module 4101, a processing module 4102, etc. In some embodiments, the transceiver module 4101 is used to receive first information sent by a network device, the first information being used to indicate at least one first frequency point; and to perform a measurement on the at least one first frequency point using a measurement requirement of the first frequency point type; wherein the frequency point of the first frequency point type is used to initiate a service when the terminal is in a first state. Optionally, the transceiver module is used to perform at least one of the communication steps (e.g., steps S2101, S2103, S2201, S2202, S2204, S3101, S3201, but not limited thereto) performed by terminal 101 in any of the above methods, which will not be elaborated here. Optionally, the processing module is used to perform at least one of the other steps (e.g., steps S2102, S2203, S3102, S3202, but not limited thereto) performed by terminal 101 in any of the above methods, which will not be elaborated here.

[0526] Figure 4B This is a schematic diagram of a network device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Network device 102 is used to perform any of the above methods. In some embodiments, such as... Figure 4B As shown, network device 102 may include at least one of a transceiver module 4201, a processing module 4202, etc. In some embodiments, the transceiver module 4201 is used to send first information to a terminal, the first information being used to indicate at least one first frequency point, the first information being used by the terminal to perform measurement on the at least one first frequency point using a measurement requirement of the first frequency point type; wherein, the frequency point of the first frequency point type is used to initiate a service when the terminal is in a first state. Optionally, the transceiver module is used to perform at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by network device 102 in any of the above methods (e.g., steps S2101, S2103, S2201, S2202, S2204, S3101, S3201, but not limited thereto), which will not be elaborated here. Optionally, the above processing module is used to execute at least one of the other steps (e.g., steps S2102, S2203, S3102, S3202, but not limited thereto) executed by the network device 102 in any of the above methods, which will not be elaborated here.

[0527] In some embodiments, the transceiver module may include a transmitting module and / or a receiving module, which may be separate or integrated. Optionally, the transceiver module may be interchangeable with a transceiver.

[0528] In some embodiments, the processing module may be a single module or may include multiple sub-modules. Optionally, the multiple sub-modules may each perform all or part of the steps required by the processing module.

[0529] In some embodiments, the processing module can be replaced by the processor, and the transceiver module can be replaced by the transceiver.

[0530] Figure 5A This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a communication device according to an embodiment of this disclosure. The communication device 5100 can be a network device (e.g., access network device, core network device, etc.), a terminal (e.g., user equipment, etc.), a chip, chip system, or processor that supports the network device in implementing any of the above methods, or a chip, chip system, or processor that supports the terminal in implementing any of the above methods. The communication device 5100 can be used to implement the methods described in the above method embodiments; for details, please refer to the descriptions in the above method embodiments.

[0531] like Figure 5A As shown, the communication device 5100 is used to execute any of the above methods. In some embodiments, the communication device 5100 includes one or more processors 5101. The processor 5101 may be a general-purpose processor or a special-purpose processor, such as a baseband processor or a central processing unit. The baseband processor may be used to process communication protocols and communication data, and the central processing unit may be used to control communication devices (e.g., base stations, baseband chips, terminal devices, terminal device chips, DUs or CUs, etc.), execute programs, and process program data. Optionally, the communication device 5100 is used to execute any of the above methods. Optionally, one or more processors 5101 are used to invoke instructions to cause the communication device 5100 to execute any of the above methods.

[0532] In some embodiments, the communication device 5100 further includes one or more transceivers 5102. When the communication device 5100 includes one or more transceivers 5102, the transceiver 5102 performs at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above method (e.g., steps S2101, S2103, S2201, S2202, S2204, S3101, S3201, but not limited thereto), and the processor 5101 performs at least one of other steps (e.g., steps S2102, S2203, S3102, S3202, but not limited thereto). In optional embodiments, the transceiver may include a receiver and / or a transmitter, which may be separate or integrated together. Optionally, terms such as transceiver, transceiver unit, transceiver, transceiver circuit, interface circuit, and interface can be used interchangeably; terms such as transmitter, transmitter unit, transmitter, and transmitter circuit can be used interchangeably; and terms such as receiver, receiver unit, receiver, and receiver circuit can be used interchangeably.

[0533] In some embodiments, the communication device 5100 further includes one or more memories 5103 for storing data and / or instructions. Optionally, one or more processors 5101 are used to invoke instructions stored in the memory 5103 to cause the communication device 5100 to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, all or part of the memory 5103 may also be located outside the communication device 5100. In an optional embodiment, the communication device 5100 may include one or more interface circuits 5104. Optionally, the interface circuit 5104 is connected to the memory 5103 and can be used to receive data and / or instructions from the memory 5103 or other devices, and can be used to send data and / or instructions to the memory 5103 or other devices. For example, the interface circuit 5104 can read data and / or instructions stored in the memory 5103 and send the data and / or instructions to the processor 5101.

[0534] The communication device 5100 described in the above embodiments may be a network device or a terminal, but the scope of the communication device 5100 described in this disclosure is not limited thereto, and the structure of the communication device 5100 may vary. Figure 5AThe limitations. The communication device may be a standalone device or part of a larger device. For example, the communication device may be: (1) a standalone integrated circuit IC, or chip, or chip system or subsystem; (2) a collection of one or more ICs, optionally including storage components for storing data, programs and / or instructions; (3) an ASIC, such as a modem; (4) a module that can be embedded in other devices; (5) a receiver, terminal device, smart terminal device, cellular phone, wireless device, handheld device, mobile unit, vehicle device, network device, cloud device, artificial intelligence device, etc.; (6) others, etc.

[0535] Figure 5B This is a schematic diagram of the chip structure shown according to an embodiment of this disclosure. For cases where the communication device 5100 can be a chip or a chip system, please refer to... Figure 5B The diagram shown is a schematic representation of the structure of chip 5200, but it is not limited to this.

[0536] Chip 5200 includes one or more processors 5201. Chip 5200 is used to perform any of the methods described above.

[0537] In some embodiments, chip 5200 further includes one or more interface circuits 5202. Optionally, terms such as interface circuit, interface, and transceiver pin can be used interchangeably. In some embodiments, chip 5200 further includes one or more memories 5203 for storing data and / or instructions. Optionally, all or part of the memories 5203 may be located outside of chip 5200. Optionally, the interface circuit 5202 is connected to the memories 5203, and the interface circuit 5202 can be used to receive data and / or instructions from the memories 5203 or other devices, and the interface circuit 5202 can be used to send data and / or instructions to the memories 5203 or other devices. For example, the interface circuit 5202 can read data and / or instructions stored in the memories 5203 and send the data and / or instructions to the processor 5201.

[0538] In some embodiments, the interface circuit 5202 performs at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above-described method (e.g., steps S2101, S2103, S2201, S2202, S2204, S3101, S3201, but not limited thereto). The interface circuit 5202 performing the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above-described method refers, for example, to the interface circuit 5202 performing data and / or instruction interaction between the processor 5201, the chip 5200, the memory 5203, or the transceiver device. In some embodiments, the processor 5201 performs at least one of other steps (e.g., steps S2102, S2203, S3102, S3202, but not limited thereto).

[0539] The modules and / or devices described in the various embodiments, such as virtual devices, physical devices, and chips, can be combined or separated arbitrarily as needed. Optionally, some or all steps can also be performed collaboratively by multiple modules and / or devices, which is not limited here.

[0540] This disclosure also proposes a storage medium storing instructions that, when executed on a communication device, cause the communication device to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the storage medium is an electronic storage medium. Optionally, the storage medium is a computer-readable storage medium, but not limited thereto; it may also be a storage medium readable by other devices. Optionally, the storage medium may be a non-transitory storage medium, but not limited thereto; it may also be a temporary storage medium.

[0541] This disclosure also proposes a program product, including a program and / or instructions, which, when executed by a communication device, cause the communication device to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the program product is a computer program product. Optionally, the program product is stored on the storage medium.

[0542] This disclosure also proposes a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform any of the above methods.

Claims

1. A communication method, characterized in that, The method, executed by a terminal, includes: Receive first information sent by a network device, the first information being used to indicate at least one first frequency point; Using the measurement requirements of the first frequency point type, perform measurements on the at least one first frequency point; The frequency point of the first frequency point type is used to initiate services when the terminal is in the first state.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frequency type of the first frequency point is indicated by at least one of the following: The first information includes a first list; The first information includes configuration information.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first information includes a first list, which indicates the first frequency point type, and the at least one first frequency point is included in the first list.

4. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first information includes configuration information for configuring the at least one first frequency point, the configuration information being used to indicate the type of the first frequency point.

5. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that, When the configuration information includes indication information, the configuration information indicates that the at least one frequency point is a first frequency point type; or If the configuration information does not include indication information, the configuration information indicates that the at least one frequency point is a first frequency point type.

6. The method according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The measurement requirements for the first frequency type are less stringent than those for the second frequency type.

7. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that, The measurement requirements for the first frequency type are M times the measurement requirements for the second frequency type, where M > 1.

8. The method according to claim 7, characterized in that, M is predefined according to the protocol; Alternatively, M may be configured according to the network device.

9. The method according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that, The measurement requirements for the first frequency type include at least one of the following: Discontinuous reception DRX period length; Scaling factor; Testing time in neighboring communities; Measurement time of neighboring communities; Assessment time for neighboring communities.

10. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that, The measurement requirements for the first frequency point type include: The frequency point of the first frequency point type is searched once every first time unit interval.

11. The method according to claim 10, characterized in that, The first time unit is a fixed time unit; Alternatively, the first time unit is equal to the product of the second duration unit and the number of frequency points of the first frequency point type.

12. The method according to claim 10 or 11, characterized in that, The first time unit is predefined according to the protocol; Alternatively, the first time unit may be configured according to the network device.

13. The method according to any one of claims 1-12, characterized in that, The terminal in the first state has no service transmission requirement and resides on a frequency of the second frequency type; The terminal in the first state has a service transmission requirement, and the terminal initiates the service on the frequency point of the first frequency point type.

14. The method according to any one of claims 1-13, characterized in that, The method further includes: Receive second information sent by the network device, the second information being used to indicate at least a portion of the cells or Transmit Receive Points (TRPs) of the at least one first frequency point; Performing measurements on the at least one first frequency point includes: performing measurements on at least a portion of the cells or Transmitter Receiving Points (TRPs) of the at least one first frequency point.

15. The method according to any one of claims 1-14, characterized in that, The method further includes any one of the following: Initiate a service transmission to a communication node that meets the first condition; Initiate service transmission to the communication node with the largest signal quality measurement result among multiple communication nodes that meet the first condition; If no communication node meets the first condition, initiate service transmission to the serving cell or a frequency of the second frequency type of the serving cell; The communication node includes any one of frequency point, cell, and Transmitter-Receiver Point (TRP).

16. The method according to any one of claims 1-15, characterized in that, The measurement requirements for the first frequency point type also satisfy at least one of the following: The measurement is independent of the signal quality of the serving cell; The measurements are independent of cell reselection; The measurement is independent of the signal quality of the second frequency type.

17. The method according to any one of claims 1-16, characterized in that, The first frequency point is the capacity layer frequency point; The first frequency type is the capacity layer frequency; The second frequency type is the coverage layer frequency.

18. A communication method, characterized in that, Performed by a network device, the method includes: Send first information to the terminal, the first information being used to indicate at least one first frequency point, the first information being used by the terminal to perform a measurement on the at least one first frequency point using a measurement requirement of the first frequency point type; The frequency point of the first frequency point type is used to initiate services when the terminal is in the first state.

19. The method according to claim 18, characterized in that, The frequency type of the first frequency point is indicated by at least one of the following: The first information includes a first list; The first information includes configuration information.

20. The method according to claim 19, characterized in that, The first information includes a first list, which indicates the first frequency point type, and the at least one first frequency point is included in the first list.

21. The method according to claim 19, characterized in that, The first information includes configuration information for configuring the at least one first frequency point, the configuration information being used to indicate the type of the first frequency point.

22. The method according to claim 21, characterized in that, When the configuration information includes indication information, the configuration information indicates that the at least one frequency point is a first frequency point type; or If the configuration information does not include indication information, the configuration information indicates that the at least one frequency point is a first frequency point type.

23. The method according to any one of claims 18-22, characterized in that, The measurement requirements for the first frequency type are less stringent than those for the second frequency type.

24. The method according to claim 23, characterized in that, The measurement requirements for the first frequency type are M times the measurement requirements for the second frequency type, where M > 1.

25. The method according to claim 24, characterized in that, M is predefined according to the protocol; Alternatively, M may be configured according to the network device.

26. The method according to claim 24 or 25, characterized in that, The measurement requirements for the first frequency type include at least one of the following: Discontinuous reception DRX period length; Scaling factor; Testing time in neighboring communities; Measurement time of neighboring communities; Assessment time for neighboring communities.

27. The method according to claim 23, characterized in that, The measurement requirements for the first frequency point type include: The frequency point of the first frequency point type is searched once every first time unit interval.

28. The method according to claim 27, characterized in that, The first time unit is a fixed time unit; Alternatively, the first time unit is equal to the product of the second duration unit and the number of frequency points of the first frequency point type.

29. The method according to claim 27 or 28, characterized in that, The first time unit is predefined according to the protocol; Alternatively, the first time unit may be configured according to the network device.

30. The method according to any one of claims 18-29, characterized in that, The terminal in the first state has no service transmission requirement and resides on a frequency of the second frequency type; The terminal in the first state has a service transmission requirement, and the terminal initiates the service on the frequency point of the first frequency point type.

31. The method according to any one of claims 18-30, characterized in that, The method further includes: Send a second message to the terminal, the second message being used to indicate at least a portion of the cells or Transmitter Receiving Points (TRPs) of the at least one first frequency point, the second message being used by the terminal to perform measurements on at least a portion of the cells or Transmitter Receiving Points (TRPs) of the at least one first frequency point.

32. The method according to any one of claims 18-31, characterized in that, The method further includes any one of the following: Determine that the terminal initiates a service transmission to a communication node that meets the first condition; The terminal is determined to initiate service transmission to the communication node with the largest signal quality measurement result among multiple communication nodes that meet the first condition; If no communication node meets the first condition, it is determined that the terminal initiates service transmission to the serving cell or the third-layer frequency point of the serving cell; The communication node includes any one of frequency point, cell, and Transmitter-Receiver Point (TRP).

33. The method according to any one of claims 18-32, characterized in that, The measurement requirements for the first frequency point type also satisfy at least one of the following: The measurement is independent of the signal quality of the serving cell; The measurements are independent of cell reselection; The measurement is independent of the signal quality of the second frequency type.

34. The method according to any one of claims 18-33, characterized in that, The first frequency point is the capacity layer frequency point; The first frequency type is the capacity layer frequency; The second frequency type is the coverage layer frequency.

35. A communication method for a communication system, the communication system comprising a terminal and network equipment, characterized in that, The method includes: The network device sends first information to the terminal, the first information being used to indicate at least one first frequency point; The terminal performs measurements on at least one first frequency point using measurement requirements of the first frequency point type. The frequency point of the first frequency point type is used to initiate services when the terminal is in the first state.

36. A communication device, characterized in that, The communication device is used to perform the communication method according to any one of claims 1-17 and 18-34.

37. A communication system, characterized in that, The device includes a terminal and a network device, wherein the terminal is configured to implement the communication method according to any one of claims 1-17, and the network device is configured to implement the communication method according to any one of claims 18-34.

38. A storage medium storing instructions, characterized in that, When the instruction is executed on the communication device, the communication device performs the communication method as described in any one of claims 1-17, 18-34.

39. A program product comprising at least one of a program and instructions, characterized in that, When at least one of the programs or instructions is executed by the communication device, it implements the steps of the method according to any one of claims 1-17, 18-34.

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