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

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a communication method, a communication device, a communication system, a storage medium and a program product. The method can be performed by a terminal, and the method comprises: receiving first information sent by a network device, the first information being used to indicate at least one of the following: a first parameter used by a first type of terminal to sort a first cell when performing cell reselection; a second parameter used by the first type of terminal to determine whether measurement relaxation is needed; a third parameter used by the first type of terminal to determine a measurement frequency when performing cell reselection; a fourth parameter used by the first type of terminal to determine an S criterion when performing cell selection or cell reselection; and at least one first SMTC, the first SMTC being an SMTC applied when the terminal is redirected to a non-terrestrial network (NTN) cell. The first cell is a cell associated with the first parameter, and the first type of terminal is a terminal device supporting downlink coverage enhancement. The efficiency and reliability of communication are effectively improved.

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] As communication architectures evolve, the capabilities of different cells and terminals in a network may vary. For example, some communication networks may have cells that support downlink coverage enhancement and terminals that support cells that support downlink coverage enhancement, as well as cells that do not support downlink coverage enhancement and terminals that do not support cells that support downlink coverage enhancement. 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 of the following:

[0006] The first parameter is used by the first type of terminal to sort the first cell during cell reselection, and the first cell is the cell associated with the first parameter;

[0007] The second parameter is used by the first type of terminal to determine whether a measurement relaxation is required.

[0008] The third parameter is used by the first type of terminal to determine the measurement frequency during cell reselection.

[0009] The fourth parameter is used by the first type of terminal to determine the S criterion during cell selection or cell reselection.

[0010] At least one first synchronization signal block measurement time configuration SMTC, wherein the first SMTC is the SMTC applied when the terminal is redirected to a non-terrestrial network NTN cell;

[0011] The first type of terminal is a terminal device that supports downlink coverage enhancement.

[0012] According to a second aspect of the embodiments of this disclosure, a communication method is provided, performed by a network device, the method comprising:

[0013] Sending first information to the terminal, the first information indicating at least one of the following:

[0014] The first parameter is used by the first type of terminal to sort the first cell during cell reselection, and the first cell is the cell associated with the first parameter;

[0015] The second parameter is used by the first type of terminal to determine whether a measurement relaxation is required.

[0016] The third parameter is used by the first type of terminal to determine the measurement frequency during cell reselection.

[0017] The fourth parameter is used by the first type of terminal to determine the S criterion in cell selection or cell reselection;

[0018] At least one first synchronization signal block measurement time configuration SMTC, wherein the first SMTC is the SMTC applied when the terminal is redirected to a non-terrestrial network NTN cell;

[0019] The first type of terminal is a terminal device that supports downlink coverage enhancement.

[0020] According to a third aspect of the embodiments of this disclosure, a terminal is provided, comprising:

[0021] The transceiver module is configured to receive first information sent by a network device, wherein the first information is used to indicate at least one of the following:

[0022] The first parameter is used by the first type of terminal to sort the first cell during cell reselection, and the first cell is the cell associated with the first parameter;

[0023] The second parameter is used by the first type of terminal to determine whether a measurement relaxation is required.

[0024] The third parameter is used by the first type of terminal to determine the measurement frequency during cell reselection.

[0025] The fourth parameter is used by the first type of terminal to determine the S criterion during cell selection or cell reselection.

[0026] At least one first synchronization signal block measurement time configuration SMTC, wherein the first SMTC is the SMTC applied when the terminal is redirected to a non-terrestrial network NTN cell;

[0027] The first type of terminal is a terminal device that supports downlink coverage enhancement.

[0028] According to a fourth aspect of the embodiments of this disclosure, a network device is provided, comprising:

[0029] The transceiver module is configured to send first information to the terminal, wherein the first information is used to indicate at least one of the following:

[0030] The first parameter is used by the first type of terminal to sort the first cell during cell reselection, and the first cell is the cell associated with the first parameter;

[0031] The second parameter is used by the first type of terminal to determine whether a measurement relaxation is required.

[0032] The third parameter is used by the first type of terminal to determine the measurement frequency during cell reselection.

[0033] The fourth parameter is used by the first type of terminal to determine the S criterion during cell selection or cell reselection.

[0034] At least one first synchronization signal block measurement time configuration SMTC, wherein the first SMTC is the SMTC applied when the terminal is redirected to a non-terrestrial network NTN cell;

[0035] The first type of terminal is a terminal device that supports downlink coverage enhancement.

[0036] According to a fifth aspect of the embodiments of this disclosure, a communication device is provided, comprising:

[0037] One or more processors;

[0038] The communication device is used to perform the communication method described in the first or second aspect.

[0039] According to a sixth aspect of the present disclosure, a communication system is provided, including a network device and a terminal, wherein the terminal is configured to implement the communication method described in the first aspect, and the network device is configured to implement the communication method described in the second aspect.

[0040] 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 communication method as provided in a second aspect of the present disclosure.

[0041] According to an eighth aspect of the present disclosure, a computer program product is provided, comprising a computer program and / or instructions, which, when executed by a communication device, implement the communication method as provided in the second aspect of the present disclosure.

[0042] In the above embodiments, the network device can individually configure terminals that support downlink coverage enhancement by sending first information to the terminals. This enables the first type of terminals to have more reliable ordering during cell sorting, measurement relaxation, and measurement frequency determination, and avoids unnecessary measurement relaxation. It also enables the terminals to use one or more SMTCs for measurement when redirected to NTN cells, effectively improving the efficiency and reliability of communication. Attached Figure Description

[0043] 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.

[0044] Figure 1 This is an exemplary schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system provided according to embodiments of this disclosure.

[0045] Figure 2 This is an interactive schematic diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0046] Figure 3A This is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0047] Figure 3B This is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0048] Figure 3C This is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0049] Figure 3D This is an interactive schematic diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0050] Figure 3E This is an interactive schematic diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0051] Figure 3F This is an interactive schematic diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0052] Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0053] Figure 5A This is a schematic diagram of the terminal structure proposed in the embodiments of this disclosure.

[0054] Figure 5B This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the network device proposed in the embodiments of this disclosure.

[0055] Figure 6A This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the communication device proposed in the embodiments of this disclosure.

[0056] Figure 6B This is a schematic diagram of the chip structure proposed in the embodiments of this disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0057] This disclosure provides communication methods, communication devices, communication systems, storage media, and program products.

[0058] In a first aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication method executed by a terminal, the method comprising:

[0059] Receive first information sent by a network device, the first information being used to indicate at least one of the following:

[0060] The first parameter is used by the first type of terminal to sort the first cell during cell reselection, and the first cell is the cell associated with the first parameter;

[0061] The second parameter is used by the first type of terminal to determine whether a measurement relaxation is required.

[0062] The third parameter is used by the first type of terminal to determine the measurement frequency during cell reselection.

[0063] The fourth parameter is used by the first type of terminal to determine the S criterion during cell selection or cell reselection.

[0064] At least one first synchronization signal block measurement timing configuration (SMTC), the first SMTC being the SMTC applied when the terminal is redirected to a non-terrestrial network (NTN) cell;

[0065] The first type of terminal is a terminal device that supports downlink coverage enhancement.

[0066] In the above embodiments, the network device can individually configure terminals that support downlink coverage enhancement by sending first information to the terminals. This enables the first type of terminals to have more reliable ordering during cell sorting, measurement relaxation, and measurement frequency determination, and avoids unnecessary measurement relaxation. It also enables the terminals to use one or more SMTCs for measurement when redirected to NTN cells, effectively improving the efficiency and reliability of communication.

[0067] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first cell includes at least one of the serving cell and neighboring cells of the first type of terminal.

[0068] In the above embodiments, it can be ensured that the first type of terminal can sort the serving cell and neighboring cells using the corresponding sorting criteria, which effectively improves the reliability of sorting and increases the handover success rate.

[0069] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first parameter includes at least one of the following:

[0070] The first temporary offset value is used by the first type of terminal to calculate the sorting value of the first cell;

[0071] The first lag value is used by the first type of terminal to calculate the ranking value of the serving cell of the first type of terminal in the first cell;

[0072] The first offset value is used by the first type of terminal to calculate the sorting value of the neighboring cells of the first type of terminal in the first cell.

[0073] In the above embodiments, the first type of terminal can more reliably determine the sorting value corresponding to each first cell based on the first temporary offset value, the first hysteresis value and / or the first offset value configured for it by the network device, ensuring that the terminal can preferentially reselect to the cell that supports downlink coverage enhancement.

[0074] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the terminal is the first type of terminal, and the method includes:

[0075] Based on the measurement values ​​corresponding to each first cell in the at least one first cell, and at least one of the offset value, first temporary offset value, first offset value, temporary offset value, hysteresis value and first hysteresis value, the sorting value of each first cell in the at least one first cell is determined.

[0076] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the terminal is the first type of terminal, and the method includes:

[0077] The ranking value of the first cell is determined according to at least one of the following formulas:

[0078] Rn = Q meas,n –Q offset –Qoffset temp_DLCE ;

[0079] Rn = Q meas,n –Q offset_DLCE –Qoffset temp ;

[0080] Rn = Q meas,n –Q offset_DLCE –Qoffset temp_DLCE ;

[0081] Rs = Q meas,s +Q hyst –Qoffset temp_DLCE ;

[0082] Rs = Q meas,s +Q hyst_DLCE –Qoffset temp ;

[0083] Rs = Q meas,s +Q hyst_DLCE –Qoffset temp_DLCE ;

[0084] Where Rn represents the ranking value of neighboring cells, Rs represents the ranking value of the serving cell, and Q... meas,n Q represents the measurement value of the neighboring cell. meas,s Represents the measured value of the serving cell;

[0085] Q offset Qoffset represents the offset value. temp Q represents a temporary offset value. hyst Indicates the lagged value;

[0086] Qoffset temp_DLCE Q represents the first temporary offset value. offset_DLCE Q represents the first offset value. hyst_DLCE This represents the first hysteresis value.

[0087] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the third parameter includes at least one of the following:

[0088] A first threshold, wherein the first threshold is a signal reception level threshold used to determine whether to trigger in-frequency measurements;

[0089] The second threshold is a signal reception quality threshold used to determine whether to trigger in-frequency measurements.

[0090] The third threshold is a signal reception level threshold used to determine whether to trigger inter-frequency measurements or cross-Radio Access Technology (RAT) measurements.

[0091] The fourth threshold is a signal reception quality threshold used to determine whether to trigger inter-frequency measurements or cross-RAT measurements.

[0092] In the above embodiments, the first type of terminal can more reliably determine which frequencies of measurement need to be triggered based on the various thresholds configured for it by the network device, thus ensuring the effectiveness of the terminal measurement.

[0093] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the terminal is the first type of terminal, and the method includes:

[0094] If the signal reception level of the serving cell of the terminal is determined to be greater than the first threshold and the signal reception quality of the serving cell is less than or equal to the second threshold, no frequency measurement is performed.

[0095] If the signal reception level of the serving cell of the terminal is determined to be greater than the third threshold and the signal reception quality of the serving cell is less than or equal to the fourth threshold, no inter-frequency measurement or cross-RAT measurement will be performed.

[0096] If the signal reception level of the serving cell of the terminal is determined to be less than or equal to the first threshold, or the signal reception quality of the serving cell is less than or equal to the second threshold, then an in-frequency measurement is performed.

[0097] If the signal reception level of the serving cell of the terminal is determined to be less than or equal to the third threshold, or the signal reception quality of the serving cell is less than or equal to the fourth threshold, then inter-frequency measurement or cross-RAT measurement is performed.

[0098] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the second parameter includes at least one of the following:

[0099] The fifth threshold is a signal reception level threshold used to determine whether to trigger a measurement relaxation.

[0100] The sixth threshold is a signal quality threshold used to determine whether to trigger a measurement of relaxation;

[0101] The seventh threshold is a signal reception level threshold used by the second type of terminal to determine whether to trigger measurement relaxation;

[0102] The eighth threshold, which is a second-type terminal that determines whether to trigger a measurement relaxation of the signal reception quality threshold;

[0103] The second type of terminal is a terminal with reduced capabilities from the first type of terminal.

[0104] In the above embodiments, the first type of terminal, or the second type of terminal in the first type of terminal, can more reliably determine whether to trigger measurement relaxation based on the various thresholds configured for it by the network device, so that the first type of terminal can maintain measurement when measurement relaxation is not required, thus ensuring the reliability of measurement.

[0105] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the terminal is the first type of terminal, and the method includes:

[0106] Determine that the measurement relaxation criteria are met, and then perform measurement relaxation, wherein the measurement relaxation criteria include at least one of the following:

[0107] Srxlev>S P1 ;

[0108] Srxlev>S p2 ;

[0109] Srxlev>S p1 And Squal>S Q1 The first information includes the sixth threshold.

[0110] Srxlev>S p2 And Squal>S Q2 The first information includes the eighth threshold.

[0111] Where Srxlev represents the signal reception level of the cell, and Squal represents the signal reception quality of the cell;

[0112] S P1 S represents the fifth threshold. Q1 S represents the sixth threshold. P2 S represents the seventh threshold. Q2 This refers to the eighth threshold.

[0113] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the fourth parameter includes at least one of the following:

[0114] The second offset value is the offset value required for the minimum signal reception level;

[0115] The third offset value is the offset value of the minimum signal reception quality requirement;

[0116] The second temporary offset value is the offset value of the cell's signal reception level and / or signal reception quality.

[0117] In the above embodiments, the first type of terminal can more reliably determine the signal reception level and / or signal reception quality corresponding to each serving cell based on the second offset value, third offset value and / or second temporary offset value configured for it by the network device, thus ensuring the reliability of the terminal's cell reselection.

[0118] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the terminal is the first type of terminal, and the method includes:

[0119] The signal reception level of the terminal in each candidate cell and / or target cell during cell selection or cell reselection is determined based on at least one of the minimum signal reception level requirement, the terminal's measured reception level for the cell, power compensation value, temporary offset, offset value, second offset value, and second temporary offset value.

[0120] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the terminal is the first type of terminal, and the method includes:

[0121] Determine the signal reception level of a cell using at least one of the following formulas:

[0122] Srxlev=Q rxlevmeas –(Q rxlevmin +Q rxlevminoffset )–P compensation –Qoffset tempA ;

[0123] Srxlev=Q rxlevmeas –(Q rxlevmin +Q rxlevminoffsetA )–P compensation –Qoffset temp ;

[0124] Where Srxlev represents the signal reception level of the cell, Q rxlevmeas Q represents the measured reception level of the cell. rxlevmin P represents the minimum signal reception level requirement. compensation Indicates the power compensation value;

[0125] Qoffset temp Indicates a temporary offset, Q rxlevminoffset This represents the offset value of the minimum signal reception level requirement;

[0126] Q rxlevminoffsetA This represents the second offset value, Qoffset. tempA This indicates the second temporary offset.

[0127] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the terminal is the first type of terminal, and the method includes:

[0128] Based on at least one of the minimum signal reception level requirement, the terminal's measured reception quality for the cell, temporary offset, offset value, third offset value, and second temporary offset value, the signal reception quality of each candidate cell and / or target cell during cell selection or cell reselection is determined.

[0129] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the terminal is the first type of terminal, and the method includes:

[0130] The signal reception quality of a cell can be determined using at least one of the following formulas:

[0131] Squal = Q qualmeas –(Q qualmin +Q qualminoffset –Qoffset tempA ;

[0132] Squal = Q qualmeas –(Q qualmin +Q qualminoffsetA –Qoffset temp ;

[0133] Where Squal represents the signal reception quality of the cell, Q qualmeas Q represents the measurement reception quality of the cell. qualmin This indicates the minimum signal reception quality requirement;

[0134] Qoffset temp Indicates a temporary offset, Q qualminoffset This represents the offset value of the minimum signal reception quality requirement;

[0135] Q qualminoffsetA This represents the third offset value, Qoffset. tempA This indicates the second temporary offset.

[0136] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method includes at least one of the following:

[0137] Determine whether to redirect to the NTN cell, and perform measurements based on the at least one first SMTC;

[0138] The system determines to redirect to the NTN cell, and based on the satellite orbit type of the NTN cell, determines a matching SMTC from the first SMTC to perform the measurement.

[0139] In the above embodiments, the network device can be configured with multiple SMTCs to ensure the reliability of measurements taken by the terminal when redirected to the NTN cell.

[0140] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the satellite orbit type includes at least one of the following:

[0141] Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (GEO); Low Earth Orbit (LEO); Middle Earth Orbit (MEO).

[0142] In the above embodiments, the network device can be configured with different SMTCs for different satellite orbit types, ensuring measurement flexibility.

[0143] Secondly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication method executed by a network device, the method comprising:

[0144] Sending first information to the terminal, the first information indicating at least one of the following:

[0145] The first parameter is used by the first type of terminal to sort the first cell during cell reselection;

[0146] The second parameter is used by the first type of terminal to determine whether a measurement relaxation is required.

[0147] The third parameter is used by the first type of terminal to determine the measurement frequency during cell reselection.

[0148] The fourth parameter is used by the first type of terminal to determine the S criterion during cell selection or cell reselection.

[0149] At least one first synchronization signal block measurement time configuration SMTC, wherein the first SMTC is the SMTC applied when the terminal is redirected to a non-terrestrial network NTN cell;

[0150] Wherein, the first cell is a cell associated with the first parameter, and the first type of terminal is a terminal device that supports downlink coverage enhancement.

[0151] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first cell includes at least one of the serving cell and neighboring cells of the first type of terminal.

[0152] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first parameter includes at least one of the following:

[0153] The first temporary offset value is used by the first type of terminal to calculate the sorting value of the first cell;

[0154] The first lag value is used by the first type of terminal to calculate the ranking value of the serving cell of the first type of terminal in the first cell;

[0155] The first offset value is used by the first type of terminal to calculate the sorting value of the neighboring cells of the first type of terminal in the first cell.

[0156] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the third parameter includes at least one of the following:

[0157] A first threshold, wherein the first threshold is a signal reception level threshold used to determine whether to trigger in-frequency measurements;

[0158] The second threshold is a signal reception quality threshold used to determine whether to trigger in-frequency measurements.

[0159] The third threshold is a signal reception level threshold used to determine whether to trigger inter-frequency measurement or cross-radio access technology RAT measurement.

[0160] The fourth threshold is a signal reception quality threshold used to determine whether to trigger inter-frequency measurements or cross-RAT measurements.

[0161] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the second parameter includes at least one of the following:

[0162] The fifth threshold is a signal reception level threshold used to determine whether to trigger a measurement relaxation.

[0163] The sixth threshold is a signal quality threshold used to determine whether to trigger a measurement of relaxation;

[0164] The seventh threshold is a signal reception level threshold used by the second type of terminal to determine whether to trigger measurement relaxation;

[0165] The eighth threshold, which is a second-type terminal that determines whether to trigger a measurement relaxation of the signal reception quality threshold;

[0166] The second type of terminal is a terminal with reduced capabilities from the first type of terminal.

[0167] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the fourth parameter includes at least one of the following:

[0168] The second offset value is the offset value required for the minimum signal reception level;

[0169] The third offset value is the offset value of the minimum signal reception quality requirement;

[0170] The second temporary offset value is the offset value of the cell's signal reception level and / or signal reception quality.

[0171] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, each of the first SMTCs corresponds to a different satellite orbit type, the satellite orbit type including at least one of the following:

[0172] Geosynchronous orbit (GEO); Low Earth orbit (LEO); Medium Earth orbit (MEO).

[0173] Thirdly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a terminal, including:

[0174] The transceiver module is configured to receive first information sent by a network device, wherein the first information is used to indicate at least one of the following:

[0175] The first parameter is used by the first type of terminal to sort the first cell during cell reselection;

[0176] The second parameter is used by the first type of terminal to determine whether a measurement relaxation is required.

[0177] The third parameter is used by the first type of terminal to determine the measurement frequency during cell reselection.

[0178] The fourth parameter is used by the first type of terminal to determine the S criterion during cell selection or cell reselection.

[0179] At least one first synchronization signal block measurement time configuration SMTC, wherein the first SMTC is the SMTC applied when the terminal is redirected to a non-terrestrial network NTN cell;

[0180] Wherein, the first cell is a cell associated with the first parameter, and the first type of terminal is a terminal device that supports downlink coverage enhancement.

[0181] Fourthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a network device, including:

[0182] The transceiver module is configured to send first information to the terminal, wherein the first information is used to indicate at least one of the following:

[0183] The first parameter is used by the first type of terminal to sort the first cell during cell reselection;

[0184] The second parameter is used by the first type of terminal to determine whether a measurement relaxation is required.

[0185] The third parameter is used by the first type of terminal to determine the measurement frequency during cell reselection.

[0186] The fourth parameter is used by the first type of terminal to determine the S criterion during cell selection or cell reselection.

[0187] At least one first synchronization signal block measurement time configuration SMTC, wherein the first SMTC is the SMTC applied when the terminal is redirected to a non-terrestrial network NTN cell;

[0188] Wherein, the first cell is a cell associated with the first parameter, and the first type of terminal is a terminal device that supports downlink coverage enhancement.

[0189] Fifthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication device, comprising:

[0190] One or more processors;

[0191] The communication device is used to perform the communication method described in the first or second aspect.

[0192] In a sixth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication system comprising: 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.

[0193] In a seventh aspect, 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 the optional implementations of the first and second aspects.

[0194] Eighthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a computer program product, including a computer program and / or instructions, which, when executed by a communication device, cause the communication device to perform the method as described in the optional implementations of the first and second aspects.

[0195] In a ninth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform the methods described in alternative implementations of the first and second aspects.

[0196] In a tenth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a chip or chip system. The chip or chip system includes processing circuitry configured to perform the methods described according to optional implementations of the first and second aspects above.

[0197] It is understood that the aforementioned terminals, network devices, communication systems, storage media, program products, computer programs, chips, or chip systems 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.

[0198] This disclosure presents a communication method. In some embodiments, the terms "communication method" and "information processing method," "energy management method," etc., may be used interchangeably.

[0199] 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.

[0200] 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.

[0201] 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.

[0202] In the embodiments disclosed herein, "multiple" refers to two or more.

[0203] 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.

[0204] 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.

[0205] 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.

[0206] 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.

[0207] In some embodiments, “including A,” “containing A,” “for indicating A,” and “carrying A” can be interpreted as directly carrying A or indirectly indicating A.

[0208] In some embodiments, terms such as "time / frequency" and "time-frequency domain" refer to the time domain and / or frequency domain.

[0209] 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.

[0210] 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”.

[0211] 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.

[0212] In some embodiments, "network" can be interpreted as devices included in a network (e.g., access network devices, core network devices, etc.).

[0213] 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.

[0214] 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.

[0215] 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.

[0216] 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.

[0217] In some embodiments, the acquisition of data, information, etc., may comply with the laws and regulations of the country where the location is situated.

[0218] In some embodiments, data, information, etc., may be obtained with the user's consent.

[0219] 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.

[0220] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system according to embodiments of this disclosure. Figure 1 As shown, the communication system 100 includes a terminal 101 and a network device 102.

[0221] In some embodiments, network device 102 may include access network device and / or core network device.

[0222] 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.

[0223] In some embodiments, the access network device may be a node or device that connects terminal 101 to a wireless network. The access network device may include at least one of the following in a 5G communication system: evolved Node B (eNB), next-generation eNB (ng-eNB), next-generation Node B (gNB), node B (NB), home node B (HNB), home evolved node B (HeNB), wireless backhaul device, radio network controller (RNC), base station controller (BSC), base transceiver station (BTS), base band unit (BBU), mobile switching center, base station in a 6G communication system, open RAN, cloud RAN, base station in other communication systems, and access node in a Wi-Fi system, but is not limited thereto.

[0224] 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.

[0225] 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.

[0226] In some embodiments, the core network equipment can be a single device, including a first network element, a second network element, a third network element, etc., or it can be multiple devices or a group of devices, each including all or part of the first network element, the second network element, the third network element, etc. Network elements can be virtual or physical. The core network includes, for example, at least one of the Evolved Packet Core (EPC), 5G Core Network (5GCN), and Next Generation Core (NGC).

[0227] 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.

[0228] 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.

[0229] 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).

[0230] In some embodiments, for terrestrial networks (TN) and / or NTNs, there is a set of rules or criteria for UE cell selection and / or reselection.

[0231] In some embodiments, the above criteria include cell ranking criteria (R criteria), wherein the cell ranking criteria Rs of the serving cell and the cell ranking criteria Rn of the neighboring cells are defined as follows:

[0232] Rs = Qmeas,s + Qhyst - Qoffset temp ;

[0233] Rn = Qmeas,n - Qoffset - Qoffset temp ;

[0234] Where Qmeas represents the RSRP measurement value used for cell reselection; Qoffset temp It can be a temporary offset applied to the cell according to the standard TS38.331[3] specification;

[0235] For Qoffset:

[0236] In scenarios with the same frequency, if Qoffset s,n If valid, it equals Qoffset. s,n Otherwise, it is zero.

[0237] In scenarios with different frequencies, if Qoffset s,n If valid, it equals Qoffset. s,n Add Qoffset frequency Otherwise, it equals Qoffset. frequency .

[0238] In some embodiments, network devices can configure Qhyst and Qoffset to adjust cell priorities.

[0239] In some embodiments, the network device can also adjust Qoffset. temp Configure the settings to temporarily lower or raise the priority of the cell.

[0240] In some embodiments, the UE first determines the priority of each frequency according to the frequency priority configured in the network. For frequencies with the same frequency or different frequencies with the same priority, the R criterion described above is used to determine the R value of each cell, and the UE accesses the target cell according to the order of the R values.

[0241] In some embodiments, the measurement relaxation criteria for user equipment (UE) not located at the cell edge will be satisfied when the following conditions are met:

[0242] Srxlev>S SearchThresholdP ;and,

[0243] Squal>S SearchThresholdQ If S SearchThresholdQ Configured.

[0244] In some embodiments, Srxlev is the current received level value of the serving cell (in dB), and Squal is the current signal quality value of the serving cell (in dB).

[0245] In some embodiments, the measurement relaxation criteria for low-capability user equipment (Redcap UE, eRedcap UE) not located at the cell edge will be satisfied when the following conditions are met:

[0246] Srxlev>S SearchThresholdP2 ;and,

[0247] Squal>S SearchThresholdQ2 If S SearchThresholdQ2 Configured.

[0248] In some embodiments, Srxlev is the current received level value of the serving cell (in dB), and Squal is the current signal quality value of the serving cell (in dB).

[0249] In some embodiments, the cell selected by the terminal during cell reselection or cell reselection needs to satisfy the S criterion, which is as follows: Srxlev>0 AND Squal>0;

[0250] Srxlev=Q rxlevmeas –(Q rxlevmin +Q rxlevminoffset )–P compensation -Qoffset temp ;

[0251] Squal = Q qualmeas –(Q qualmin +Q qualminoffset –Qoffset temp .

[0252] Where Srxlev represents the signal reception level, Squal represents the signal reception quality, and Q... rxlevmeas Q represents the measured reception level for the serving cell. qualmeas Q represents the measurement reception quality for the serving cell. rxlevmin Q represents the minimum signal reception level requirement. qualmin P represents the minimum signal reception quality requirement. compensation Indicates the power compensation value;

[0253] Qoffset temp Indicates a temporary offset, Q rxlevminoffset Q represents the offset value of the minimum signal reception level requirement. qualminoffset This represents the offset value indicating the minimum required signal reception quality.

[0254] In some embodiments, when performing cell reselection, the terminal device needs to determine when to measure neighboring cells, or when to measure frequencies, or when to measure the frequencies of neighboring cells. This can typically be determined in the following ways:

[0255] If the serving cell satisfies Srxlev>S IntraSearchP and Squal>S IntraSearchQ The UE may not perform in-frequency measurements; otherwise, the UE should perform in-frequency measurements.

[0256] If the serving cell satisfies Srxlev>S nonIntraSearchP and Squal>S nonIntraSearchQ The UE may not perform inter-frequency measurements or cross-RAT measurements; otherwise, the UE should perform inter-frequency measurements or cross-RAT measurements.

[0257] Where Srxlev represents the signal reception level, Squal represents the signal reception quality, and S IntraSearchP S is a threshold for the signal reception level used to determine whether to trigger in-frequency measurements. IntraSearchQ S is a signal reception quality threshold used to determine whether to trigger in-frequency measurements. nonIntraSearchP S is a threshold used to determine whether to trigger inter-frequency measurements or cross-radio access technology RAT measurements for signal reception level. nonIntraSearchQ This is a threshold for signal reception quality used to determine whether to trigger inter-frequency measurements or cross-RAT measurements.

[0258] In some embodiments, the SSB period, offset, and duration configuration corresponding to the redirected SSB frequency are based on the time reference of the primary cell (PCell). If this field is not configured, the UE will use an SMTC configured in the measurement object NR (measObjectNR) that has the same SSB frequency and subcarrier spacing.

[0259] In some embodiments, non-terrestrial networks provide radio resources via satellite (or drones) instead of terrestrial base stations. In NTNs, downlink coverage enhancement (DL CE) can be supported, including, for example, extended SSB periods; Physical Downlink Control Channel (PDCCH) coverage enhancement; and Physical Downlink Shared Channel (PDSCH) coverage enhancement, such as Msg4 PDSCH repetition. Therefore, for the same cell, the actual cell coverage differs between UEs supporting DL CE and those not supporting DL CE.

[0260] The above embodiments have the following problems:

[0261] Cell reselection R criterion issue: The coverage provided by cells supporting DL CE is better for UEs that support DL CE than that of CEs that do not support DL CE. Therefore, UEs that support DL CE should preferentially reselect to cells that support DL CE. However, the existing R criterion calculation process does not reflect the advantage of cells that support DL CE can provide better coverage.

[0262] Problems with measurement relaxation criteria: The UE can determine whether it is at the cell edge based on the received signal strength and / or quality. If the UE is not at the cell edge, measurement relaxation can be performed. For cells that support DL CE, if the same threshold value is configured for UEs that support DL CE and UEs that do not support DL CE, then the threshold value for UEs that support DL CE to evaluate whether they are at the cell edge is too strict.

[0263] The issue with SMTCs: Currently, only one SMTC can be configured for redirection to NR NTN. However, considering that NR NTN already supports configuring up to four SMTCs for a single frequency, different NR NTN cells may require different SMTC configurations.

[0264] Frequency measurement issue: UEs that support DLCE have better downlink coverage than UEs that do not support DLCE. Therefore, UEs that support DLCE can operate at lower signal reception quality and / or signal reception level than UEs that do not support DLCE. Therefore, the threshold values ​​for measuring received signal quality and / or signal reception level for the frequency that triggers cell reselection for UEs should be set differently for UEs that support DLCE and UEs that do not support DLCE.

[0265] Regarding the S-criterion for cell selection / reselection, UEs supporting DLCE have better downlink coverage than UEs that do not support DLCE. Therefore, compared to UEs that do not support DLCE, UEs supporting DLCE can operate at lower signal reception quality and / or signal reception level. Thus, the parameters of the calculation formula for the S-criterion for signal reception quality and / or signal reception level can be set differently for UEs supporting DLCE and UEs that do not support DLCE.

[0266] In some embodiments, the cell reselection R criterion can be configured so that cells supporting DL CE can be configured with specific parameters applied to the calculation of R values ​​for UEs supporting DL CE, so that UEs can preferentially reselect to cells supporting DL CE.

[0267] In some embodiments, the measurement relaxation criteria can support cells that support DL CE to be configured with specific parameters that determine whether a UE supporting DL CE is not at the cell edge, so that the UE can further relax the measurement.

[0268] In some embodiments, multiple SMTCs are configured for redirection to NR NTN.

[0269] Figure 2 This is an interactive schematic diagram illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of this disclosure. For example... Figure 2 As shown, the embodiments of this disclosure relate to a communication method, which includes:

[0270] Step S2101: The network device sends the first information to the terminal.

[0271] In some embodiments, the network device sends the first information to a first type of terminal, but is not limited thereto; the network device may also send the first information to a third type of terminal. Optionally, the network device broadcasts the first information.

[0272] In some embodiments, the network device may be the access network device of the serving cell of the terminal. Optionally, the network device may send first information to each terminal it serves.

[0273] In some embodiments, the network device sends the first information to a terminal in an RRC inactive state. Optionally, the network device may also send the first information to a terminal in an RRC active state or an RRC idle state.

[0274] Optionally, the network device sends the first message via an RRC release message.

[0275] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate at least one of the following:

[0276] The first parameter is used by the first type of terminal to sort the first cell during cell reselection;

[0277] The second parameter is used by the first type of terminal to determine whether a measurement relaxation is required.

[0278] The third parameter is used by the first type of terminal to determine the measurement frequency during cell reselection.

[0279] The fourth parameter is used by the first type of terminal to determine the S criterion during cell selection or cell reselection.

[0280] At least one first synchronization signal block measurement time configuration SMTC, the first SMTC being the SMTC applied when the terminal is redirected to a non-terrestrial network NTN cell.

[0281] In some embodiments, the first parameter, second parameter, third parameter, and fourth parameter described above may be used only for the first type of terminal. When the terminal receiving the first information is not the first type of terminal, the first parameter, second parameter, third parameter, and fourth parameter may be ignored, or cell sorting, measurement relaxation assessment, measurement frequency determination, and S criterion determination may not be performed based on the first parameter, second parameter, third parameter, and fourth parameter indicated by the first information.

[0282] In some embodiments, the first information may include only the first parameter, the second parameter, the third parameter, the fourth parameter, and one or some or all of the first SMTC. For example, the first information may include only the first parameter. In this case, the first type of terminal may sort the first cell during cell reselection based solely on the indication of the first information, without needing to perform other processes based on the second, third, and fourth parameters.

[0283] In some embodiments, the first SMTC described above can be applied to any terminal. For example, after a terminal receives first information including the first SMTC, it determines to be redirected to an NTN cell. Then, regardless of whether the terminal is a first type terminal or a third type terminal, it can perform measurements based on the first SMTC.

[0284] In some embodiments, the network device may configure one or more first SMTCs for each satellite orbit type. For example, multiple first SMTCs may be configured for geostationary orbit types and multiple first SMTCs may be configured for low Earth orbit types. If the terminal determines that it has been redirected to an NTN cell of the geostationary orbit type, it can perform measurements based on the multiple first SMTCs corresponding to the geostationary orbit type. If the terminal determines that it has been redirected to an NTN cell of the low Earth orbit type, it can perform measurements based on the multiple first SMTCs corresponding to the low Earth orbit type.

[0285] In some embodiments, the network device may configure one or more first SMTCs for a frequency, such as the frequency used by an NTN cell. Optionally, the network device may configure one or more first SMTCs for each frequency used by an NTN cell.

[0286] In some embodiments, the network device may configure the corresponding period, offset and / or PCI for each first SMTC, or it may configure multiple first SMTCs to reuse the same period.

[0287] In some embodiments, the first type of terminal is a terminal device that supports downlink coverage enhancement. Optionally, the first type of terminal supports at least one of the following: extended SSB period; PDCCH coverage enhancement; PDSCH coverage enhancement; MSG2 coverage enhancement; MSG4 coverage enhancement; MGS4 coverage enhancement.

[0288] In some embodiments, the third type of terminal is a device that does not support downlink coverage enhancement. Optionally, the third type of terminal does not support at least one of the following: extended SSB period; PDCCH coverage enhancement; PDSCH coverage enhancement. Optionally, the third type of terminal is a terminal device other than the first type of terminal.

[0289] For example, if a first type of terminal is defined as a terminal device that supports both PDCCH coverage enhancement and PDSCH coverage enhancement, then a third type of terminal can be defined as a terminal device that does not support PDCCH coverage enhancement and / or does not support PDSCH coverage enhancement.

[0290] In some embodiments, while configuring the first, second, third, and fourth parameters for a first type of terminal, the network also configures parameters corresponding to the first, second, third, and fourth parameters for a third type of terminal or a terminal that does not support DLCE.

[0291] In some embodiments, the first parameter includes at least one of the following:

[0292] The first temporary offset value is used by the first type of terminal to calculate the sorting value of the first cell;

[0293] The first lag value is used by the first type of terminal to calculate the ranking value of the serving cell of the first type of terminal in the first cell;

[0294] The first offset value is used by the first type of terminal to calculate the sorting value of the neighboring cells of the first type of terminal in the first cell.

[0295] In some embodiments, the first parameter may be configured for each cell. Optionally, the cell associated with the first parameter may refer to the cell for which the network device has configured the first parameter. Optionally, the first cell may refer to the cell for which the first parameter has been configured.

[0296] In some embodiments, the first parameter configured by the network device for each first cell may be the same or different, and this disclosure does not limit this.

[0297] In some embodiments, the network device can configure a first parameter for the serving cell and neighboring cells of the terminal that support downlink coverage enhancement. Optionally, the network device may not configure the first parameter for the serving cell and neighboring cells of the terminal that do not support downlink coverage enhancement, or the network device may configure other parameters for the cells that do not support downlink coverage enhancement, so that the first type of terminal can use the configured other parameters to sort these cells.

[0298] For example, a terminal's serving cell is cell1, and its neighboring cells include cell2, cell3, cell4, and cell5. Cell1, cell2, and cell3 support downlink coverage enhancement, while cell4 and cell5 do not. In this case, cell1 can configure a first parameter (such as configuring a first temporary offset) for cells1, 2, and 3, but not configure a first parameter for cells4 and 5 (such as configuring a second temporary offset, or instructing the terminal to use a default temporary offset for cells4 and 5). If the terminal is a type 1 terminal, the sorting values ​​for cells1, 2, and 3 can be determined based on the first temporary offset, and the sorting values ​​for cells4 and 5 can be determined based on the second temporary offset or the default temporary offset. Further sorting is then performed based on the sorting values ​​of each cell.

[0299] In some embodiments, the second parameter includes at least one of the following:

[0300] The fifth threshold is a signal reception level threshold used to determine whether to trigger a measurement relaxation.

[0301] The sixth threshold is a signal quality threshold used to determine whether to trigger a measurement of relaxation.

[0302] The seventh threshold is a signal reception level threshold used by the second type of terminal to determine whether to trigger measurement relaxation;

[0303] The eighth threshold, the second type of terminal determines whether to trigger a measurement relaxation of the signal reception quality threshold;

[0304] The second type of terminal is a terminal with reduced capabilities from the first type of terminal.

[0305] It is understandable that the first type of terminal may include terminals with reduced capabilities, i.e., second type terminals, such as RedcapUE or eRedcapUE, or terminals without reduced capabilities, such as terminals other than the second type of terminal. For example, a terminal may be a reduced-capability terminal that supports downlink coverage enhancement. The downlink reception capabilities of the reduced-capability terminal and the non-reduced-capability terminal may differ.

[0306] In some embodiments, the third parameter includes at least one of the following:

[0307] The first threshold is a signal reception level threshold used to determine whether to trigger in-frequency measurements.

[0308] The second threshold is a signal reception quality threshold used to determine whether to trigger in-frequency measurements.

[0309] The third threshold is a signal reception level threshold used to determine whether to trigger inter-frequency measurements or cross-radio access technology RAT measurements.

[0310] The fourth threshold is a signal reception quality threshold used to determine whether to trigger inter-frequency measurements or cross-RAT measurements.

[0311] In some embodiments, the fourth parameter includes at least one of the following:

[0312] The second offset value is the offset value required for the minimum signal reception level;

[0313] The third offset value is the offset value for the minimum signal reception quality requirement;

[0314] The second temporary offset value is the offset value of the cell's signal reception level and / or signal reception quality.

[0315] In some embodiments, the fourth parameter may be configured by the network device for a cell that supports downlink enhancement (such as the first cell). Optionally, the first type of terminal may determine whether each cell supporting downlink enhancement meets the S standard based on the fourth parameter, such as determining the signal reception level and / or signal reception quality of each first cell, and determining whether the signal reception level and / or signal reception quality is greater than zero.

[0316] In some embodiments, one or more of the second and third parameters described above may be configured by the network device for the serving cell of the terminal. Optionally, the first type of terminal may determine whether to trigger measurement relaxation and / or when to perform frequency measurements during cell reselection based on the signal reception level and / or signal reception quality of the serving cell, as well as the second and / or third parameters.

[0317] In some embodiments, the serving cell of the terminal may be a cell that supports downlink enhancement (such as the first cell) or a cell that does not support downlink enhancement. This disclosure does not limit the specific cell in question.

[0318] In some embodiments, the terminal receives first information. Optionally, the terminal determines that it has received the first information and performs at least one of steps S2102 to S2106.

[0319] Optionally, if the first information includes the fourth parameter, the first type of terminal may execute step S2102;

[0320] Optionally, if the first information includes the third parameter, the first type of terminal may execute step S2103;

[0321] Optionally, if the first information includes the second parameter, the first type of terminal may execute step S2104;

[0322] Optionally, if the first information includes the first parameter, the first type of terminal may execute step S2105;

[0323] Optionally, if the first information includes at least one first synchronization signal block measurement time configuration SMTC, the terminal may execute step S2106, wherein the terminal may be a first type terminal and / or other terminals;

[0324] Optionally, if the first information includes the first parameter and the second parameter, the first type of terminal can execute steps S2105 and S2104. The two can be executed in any order or are not limited here, and can be set by the user based on their needs.

[0325] Optionally, if the first information includes the first parameter and the third parameter, the first type of terminal can execute steps S2105 and S2103. The execution order can be arbitrary or not limited here, and can be set by the user based on the requirements.

[0326] Optionally, if the first information includes the first parameter and the fourth parameter, the first type of terminal can execute steps S2105 and S2102. The two can be executed in any order or without limitation, and can be set by the user based on their needs.

[0327] Optionally, if the first information includes the second parameter and the third parameter, the first type of terminal can execute steps S2104 and S2103. The execution order can be arbitrary or not limited here, and can be set by the user based on the requirements.

[0328] Optionally, if the first information includes the second parameter and the fourth parameter, the first type of terminal can execute steps S2104 and S2102. The execution order can be arbitrary or not limited here, and can be set by the user based on the requirements.

[0329] Optionally, if the first information includes the third and fourth parameters, the first type of terminal can execute steps S2103 and S2102. The execution order can be arbitrary or not limited here, and can be set by the user based on the requirements.

[0330] Optionally, if the first information includes the first parameter, the second parameter, and the third parameter, the first type of terminal can execute steps S2105, S2104, and S2103. These steps can be executed in any order or are not limited here, and can be set by the user based on their needs.

[0331] Optionally, if the first information includes the first parameter, the second parameter, and the fourth parameter, the first type of terminal can execute steps S2105, S2104, and S2102. These steps can be executed in any order or are not limited here, and can be set by the user based on their needs.

[0332] Optionally, if the first information includes the third parameter, the second parameter, and the fourth parameter, the first type of terminal can execute steps S2103, S2104, and S2102. These steps can be executed in any order or are not limited here, and can be set by the user based on their needs.

[0333] Optionally, if the first information includes the first parameter, the third parameter, and the fourth parameter, the first type of terminal can execute steps S2105, S2103, and S2102. These steps can be executed in any order or are not limited here, and can be set by the user based on their needs.

[0334] Optionally, if the first information includes the first parameter, the second parameter, the third parameter, and the fourth parameter, the first type of terminal may execute steps S2105, S2104, S2103, and S2102. These steps may be executed in any order or without limitation, and may be set by the user based on their needs.

[0335] In step S2102, the terminal determines the signal reception level and / or signal reception quality of the cell.

[0336] In some embodiments, the terminal determines to perform cell reselection or cell selection and executes step S2102. Optionally, if the terminal determines that cell reselection or cell selection is not required, step S2102 can be omitted.

[0337] In some embodiments, the signal reception level and / or signal reception quality of any cell can be used by the terminal to determine whether the first cell meets the S criterion.

[0338] In some embodiments, during cell reselection, the terminal determines the signal reception level and / or signal reception quality of one or more cells. In some embodiments, during cell reselection, the terminal determines the signal reception level and / or signal reception quality of candidate cells and / or target cells. Optionally, the candidate cells and / or target cells during cell selection or cell reselection may include a first cell.

[0339] In some embodiments, the fourth parameter is used by the first type of terminal to determine the S-criteria corresponding to a cell supporting downlink enhancement (such as the first cell). Optionally, the fourth parameter is used by the first type of terminal to determine the S-criteria corresponding to a cell supporting downlink enhancement (such as the first cell) during cell reselection.

[0340] In some embodiments, if the terminal is a first type terminal and the first information indicates a fourth parameter, the terminal can determine, based on the fourth parameter, whether one or more first cells (such as target cells and candidate cells supporting downlink enhancement during cell reselection) satisfy the S criterion. Optionally, if the terminal is a first type terminal and the first information indicates a fourth parameter, the terminal can determine, based on the fourth parameter, whether each first cell satisfies the S criterion during cell reselection or cell selection.

[0341] In some embodiments, the terminal is the first type of terminal, and the method includes:

[0342] The terminal determines the signal reception level of each candidate cell and / or target cell during cell selection or cell reselection based on at least one of the following: minimum signal reception level requirement, the terminal's measured reception level for the cell, power compensation value, temporary offset, offset value, second offset value, and second temporary offset value.

[0343] In some embodiments, the first information may indicate at least one of a minimum signal reception level requirement, a temporary offset, an offset value, a second offset value, and a second temporary offset value.

[0344] In some embodiments, the aforementioned offset value and second offset value can be used to adjust the minimum signal reception level requirement. Optionally, the temporary offset and second temporary offset value can be used to adjust the signal reception level of the cell.

[0345] In some embodiments, the third type of terminal can determine its signal reception level in each candidate cell and / or target cell during cell selection or cell reselection based on the minimum signal reception level requirement, the terminal's measured reception level for the cell, power compensation value, temporary offset, and offset value. Optionally, the aforementioned power compensation value, temporary offset, and offset value can be used by the third type of terminal to determine its signal reception level in each candidate cell and / or target cell during cell selection or cell reselection.

[0346] For example, the terminal can determine the signal reception level of each candidate cell and / or target cell based on the minimum signal reception level requirement, the terminal's measured reception level for the cell, the power compensation value, and the second offset value and the second temporary offset value. Alternatively, the second offset value can be replaced with an offset value, or the second temporary offset value can be replaced with a temporary offset value.

[0347] In some embodiments, if the terminal is a first type of terminal, the signal reception level of the cell is determined according to at least one of the following formulas:

[0348] Srxlev=Q rxlevmeas –(Q rxlevmin +Q rxlevminoffset )–P compensation –Qoffset tempA ;

[0349] Srxlev=Q rxlevmeas –(Q rxlevmin +Q rxlevminoffsetA )–P compensation –Qoffset temp .

[0350] In some embodiments, the terminal is a first type of terminal, and the method includes:

[0351] The terminal determines the signal reception quality of each candidate cell and / or target cell during cell selection or cell reselection based on at least one of the following: minimum signal reception quality requirement, the terminal's measured reception quality for the cell, temporary offset, offset value, third offset value, and second temporary offset value.

[0352] In some embodiments, the first information may indicate at least one of a minimum signal reception quality requirement, a temporary offset, an offset value, a third offset value, and a second temporary offset value.

[0353] In some embodiments, the aforementioned offset value and third offset value can be used to adjust the minimum signal reception quality requirement. Optionally, the temporary offset and second temporary offset value can be used to adjust the signal reception quality of the cell.

[0354] In some embodiments, the third type of terminal can determine its signal reception level in each candidate cell and / or target cell during cell selection or cell reselection based on minimum signal reception quality requirements, the terminal's measured reception quality for the cell, power compensation value, temporary offset, and offset value. Optionally, the aforementioned power compensation value, temporary offset, and offset value can be used by the third type of terminal to determine its signal reception quality in each candidate cell and / or target cell during cell selection or cell reselection.

[0355] For example, the terminal can determine the signal reception quality of each candidate cell and / or target cell based on the minimum signal reception quality requirement, the terminal's measured reception quality for the cell, the power compensation value, and the third offset value and the second temporary offset value. Alternatively, the third offset value can be replaced with the offset value, or the second temporary offset value can be replaced with the temporary offset value.

[0356] In some embodiments, if the terminal is a first type of terminal, the signal reception quality of the cell is determined according to at least one of the following formulas:

[0357] Squal = Q qualmeas –(Q qualmin +Q qualminoffset –Qoffset tempA ;

[0358] Squal = Q qualmeas –(Q qualmin +Q qualminoffsetA –Qoffset temp .

[0359] In the above embodiments, Srxlev represents the signal reception level of the cell, Squal represents the signal reception quality of the cell, and Q... rxlevmeas Q represents the measured reception level of the cell. qualmeas Q represents the measurement reception quality of the cell. rxlevmin Q represents the minimum signal reception level requirement. qualmin P represents the minimum signal reception quality requirement. compensation Indicates the power compensation value;

[0360] Qoffset temp Indicates a temporary offset, Q rxlevminoffset Q represents the offset value of the minimum signal reception level requirement. qualminoffset This represents the offset value of the minimum signal reception quality requirement;

[0361] Q rxlevminoffsetA Indicates the second offset value, Q qualminoffsetA Indicates the third offset value, Qoffset tempA This indicates the second temporary offset.

[0362] In some embodiments, Q rxlevmeas It can be the received level parameter actually measured by the terminal, Q qualmeas It can be the reception quality parameters obtained from actual measurements at the terminal.

[0363] In some embodiments, if the terminal is a first type of terminal, the signal reception level (Srxlev) and / or signal reception quality (Squal) corresponding to each first cell can be determined based on the above formula, and it can be determined whether each first cell meets the S criterion.

[0364] In some embodiments, P compensation Q rxlevmin Q qualmin Qoffset temp Q rxlevminoffset And Q qualminoffset One or more of these parameters may be predefined or indicated by network devices or higher layers, as the first information may also indicate these parameters; however, this disclosure does not limit this.

[0365] In some embodiments, the network device can be configured with Q simultaneously. rxlevminoffsetA Q qualminoffsetA Qoffset tempA Q rxlevminoffset Q qualminoffset Qoffset temp Q rxlevminoffsetA Q qualminoffsetA Qoffset tempA For the first type of terminal, Q rxlevminoffset Q qualminoffset Qoffset temp For terminals that do not support DL CE, or for third-type terminals.

[0366] In some embodiments, the network device can be configured with Q simultaneously. rxlevminoffsetA With Q rxlevminoffset Q rxlevminoffsetA For the first type of terminal, Q rxlevminoffset For terminals that do not support DL CE, or for third-type terminals.

[0367] In some embodiments, the network device can be configured with Qoffset simultaneously. tempA With Qoffset temp Qoffset tempA For the first type of terminal, Qoffset temp For terminals that do not support DL CE, or for third-type terminals.

[0368] In some embodiments, the network device can be configured with Qoffset simultaneously. tempA With Qoffset temp Qoffset tempA For the first type of terminal, Qoffset temp For terminals that do not support DL CE, or for third-type terminals.

[0369] In some embodiments, P compensation Related to the terminal's maximum transmit power. Optionally, Q rxlevmin It can be the minimum signal reception level required by the network, Q. qualmin It can be the minimum signal reception quality required by the network.

[0370] In some embodiments, Qoffset temp Q rxlevminoffset Q qualminoffset One or more of these can be parameters used to determine the S criterion for the third type of terminal.

[0371] In some embodiments, the fourth parameter indicated by the first information does not include the second offset value (Q). rxlevminoffsetA When this happens, the terminal can be based on Q. rxlevminoffset Determine the signal reception level of the cell.

[0372] In some embodiments, the fourth parameter indicated by the first information does not include the third offset value (Q). qualminoffsetA When this happens, the terminal can be based on Q. qualminoffset Determine the signal reception quality of the cell.

[0373] In some embodiments, the fourth parameter indicated by the first information does not include the second temporary offset value (Qoffset). tempA When this happens, the terminal can use Qoffset. temp Determine the signal reception level of the cell.

[0374] In some embodiments, if the first information does not indicate the fourth parameter, or if the terminal is a third type of terminal, or if the cell does not support downlink enhancement, the terminal may determine the signal reception level and / or signal reception quality of the cell based on at least one of the following formulas:

[0375] Srxlev=Q rxlevmeas –(Q rxlevmin +Q rxlevminoffset )–P compensation ;

[0376] Squal = Q qualmeas –(Q qualmin +Q qualminoffset –Qoffsettemp .

[0377] In some embodiments, the name of the first information is not limited, and it may be, for example, "criteria configuration information", "sorting configuration information", etc.

[0378] Step S2103: The terminal determines the measurement frequency.

[0379] In some embodiments, the terminal determines that cell reselection is required and executes step S2103. Optionally, if the terminal determines that cell reselection is not required, step S2103 can be omitted.

[0380] In some embodiments, if the terminal is a first type of terminal and the first information indicates a third parameter, the terminal can determine the measurement frequency based on the third parameter indicated by the first information.

[0381] In some embodiments, the terminal determining the measurement frequency may refer to the terminal determining whether to perform frequency measurements within a frequency range, between frequencies, or across RATs during cell reselection.

[0382] In some embodiments, if the terminal is a first type of terminal, if it is determined that the signal reception level of the serving cell of the terminal is less than or equal to a first threshold, or the signal reception quality of the serving cell is less than or equal to a second threshold, an in-frequency measurement is performed.

[0383] In some embodiments, if the terminal is a first type terminal, if it is determined that the signal reception level of the serving cell of the terminal is less than or equal to a third threshold, or the signal reception quality of the serving cell is less than or equal to a fourth threshold, then inter-frequency measurement or cross-RAT measurement is performed.

[0384] In some embodiments, if the terminal is a first type of terminal, and the terminal determines that the signal reception quality of its serving cell is greater than a first threshold and the signal reception quality of the serving cell is greater than a second threshold, it may not perform in-frequency measurement.

[0385] In some embodiments, if the terminal is a first type terminal, and the terminal determines that the signal reception quality of its serving cell is greater than a third threshold and the signal reception quality of the serving cell is greater than a fourth threshold, it may not perform inter-frequency measurement or cross-RAT measurement.

[0386] In some embodiments, if the terminal is a first type of terminal, the terminal can use the following criteria to determine the measurement frequency:

[0387] If Srxlev > the first threshold and Squal > the second threshold, in-frequency measurement may not be performed; otherwise, in-frequency measurement should be performed.

[0388] If Srxlev > the third threshold and Squal > the third threshold, inter-frequency or cross-RAT measurements may not be performed; otherwise, inter-frequency or cross-RAT measurements should be performed.

[0389] It is understood that the terminal can determine whether the above criteria are met based on the signal reception level and / or signal reception quality of the serving cell, as well as the third parameter indicated by the first information.

[0390] In some embodiments, if the first information does not indicate the third parameter, or if the terminal is a third type of terminal, the terminal may use the following criteria to determine the measurement frequency:

[0391] When Srxlev>SIntraSearchP and Squal>SIntraSearchQ, in-frequency measurements may not be performed; otherwise, in-frequency measurements should be performed.

[0392] When Srxlev>SnonIntraSearchP and Squal>SnonIntraSearchQ, inter-frequency measurements or cross-RAT measurements may not be performed; otherwise, inter-frequency measurements or cross-RAT measurements should be performed.

[0393] Where Srxlev represents the signal reception level of the cell, and Squal represents the signal reception quality of the cell.

[0394] In some embodiments, SIntraSearchP may be greater than a first threshold, and / or SIntraSearchQ may be greater than or equal to a second threshold, SnonIntraSearchP may be greater than a third threshold, and / or SnonIntraSearchQ may be greater than or equal to a fourth threshold.

[0395] In some embodiments, the network device simultaneously configures a first threshold, a second threshold, a third threshold, a fourth threshold, and SIntraSearchPSIntraSearchQ, SnonIntraSearchP, and SnonIntraSearchQ, wherein the first threshold, the second threshold, the third threshold, and the fourth threshold are used for a first type of terminal, and SIntraSearchP, SIntraSearchQ, SnonIntraSearchP, and SnonIntraSearchQ are used for terminals that do not support DL CE, or for a third type of terminal.

[0396] In some embodiments, the network device simultaneously configures a first threshold, a second threshold, and SIntraSearchP and SIntraSearchQ, wherein the first threshold and the second threshold are used for a first type of terminal, and SIntraSearchP and SIntraSearchQ are used for terminals that do not support DL CE, or for a third type of terminal.

[0397] In some embodiments, the network device simultaneously configures a third threshold, a fourth threshold, and SnonIntraSearchP and SnonIntraSearchQ, wherein the third threshold and the fourth threshold are used for first-type terminals, and SnonIntraSearchP and SnonIntraSearchQ are used for terminals that do not support DL CE, or for third-type terminals.

[0398] In some embodiments, the Srxlev and Squal of the serving cell can be determined by the terminal based on step S2102. Optionally, the Srxlev and Squal of the serving cell can be determined by the terminal based on a fourth parameter, such as when the terminal's serving cell is a cell that supports downlink enhancement. Optionally, the Srxlev and Squal of the serving cell may not be determined based on the fourth parameter, such as when the first information does not indicate the fourth parameter, or when the terminal is a third type of terminal, or when the terminal's serving cell is a cell that does not support downlink enhancement; in this case, step S2102 can be omitted.

[0399] In step S2104, the terminal determines whether a relaxation measurement is required.

[0400] In some embodiments, the terminal may periodically execute step S2104 according to a preset period, or the terminal may execute step S2104 according to instructions from the network. Optionally, if the terminal determines to perform a measurement relaxation, step S2104 may be omitted.

[0401] In some embodiments, the second parameter is used by the first type of terminal to determine whether to perform a measurement relaxation.

[0402] In some embodiments, if the terminal is a first type of terminal, the signal reception level and / or signal reception quality of the serving cell are determined to meet the measurement relaxation criteria based on the second parameter indicated by the first information.

[0403] In some embodiments, if the terminal is a first type terminal and not a second type terminal, when the second parameter indicated by the first information only includes the fifth threshold, the terminal can determine whether to perform measurement relaxation based on the signal reception level of the serving cell and the fifth threshold; when the second parameter indicated by the first information includes both the fifth threshold and the seventh threshold, the terminal can determine whether to perform measurement relaxation based on the signal reception level of the serving cell, the signal reception quality, and the fifth and seventh thresholds.

[0404] In some embodiments, if the terminal is a first type terminal and a second type terminal, when the second parameter indicated by the first information only includes the sixth threshold, the terminal can determine whether to perform measurement relaxation based on the signal reception level of the serving cell and the sixth threshold; when the second parameter indicated by the first information includes the sixth threshold and the eighth threshold, the terminal can determine whether to perform measurement relaxation based on the signal reception level of the serving cell, the signal reception quality, and the sixth and eighth thresholds.

[0405] In some embodiments, if the terminal is a first type of terminal, the terminal determines that it meets the measurement relaxation criteria and performs measurement relaxation, the measurement relaxation criteria including at least one of the following:

[0406] Srxlev>S P1 ;

[0407] Srxlev>S p2 ;

[0408] Srxlev>S p1 And Squal>S Q1 The first piece of information includes the sixth threshold.

[0409] Srxlev>S p2 And Squal>S Q2 The first piece of information includes the eighth threshold.

[0410] Where Srxlev represents the signal reception level of the cell, and Squal represents the signal reception quality of the cell; S P1 S represents the fifth threshold. Q1 S represents the sixth threshold. P2 S represents the seventh threshold. Q2 This represents the eighth threshold.

[0411] It is understandable that the terminal can determine whether the measurement relaxation criterion is met based on the signal reception level Srxlev of the terminal's serving cell and / or the signal reception quality Squal of the terminal's serving cell.

[0412] In some embodiments, if the terminal is a third type of terminal, or if the first information does not indicate the second parameter, the terminal may determine whether to perform measurement relaxation based on the following criteria:

[0413] Srxlev>S SearchThresholdP ;

[0414] Srxlev>S SearchThresholdP And Squal>S SearchThresholdQ If the network device indicates S SearchThresholdQ .

[0415] Among them, S SearchThresholdP This can be used by a third-type terminal to determine whether to trigger a measurement relaxation of the signal reception level threshold, S SearchThresholdQ It can be used by third-type terminals to determine whether to trigger a measurement relaxation of the signal reception quality threshold.

[0416] In some embodiments, the fifth threshold S P1 and / or the seventh threshold S p2 It can be less than S SearchThresholdP The sixth threshold S Q1 and / or the eighth threshold S Q2 It can be less than S SearchThresholdQ .

[0417] In some embodiments, for non(e)redcap UEs in the first type of terminal, whether to perform measurement relaxation is determined by the following method:

[0418] Srxlev>S p1 And Squal>S Q1 The first piece of information includes the sixth threshold.

[0419] In some embodiments, for (e)redcap UEs in the first type of terminal, whether to perform measurement relaxation is determined by the following method:

[0420] Srxlev>S p2 And Squal>S Q2 The first piece of information includes the eighth threshold.

[0421] In some embodiments, the network device can be configured with S simultaneously. p1 With S SearchThresholdP The second parameter, as indicated by the first information, may include S. p1 S p1 It can be used for the first type of terminal, S SearchThresholdP It can be used in third-type terminals.

[0422] In some embodiments, the network device can be configured with S simultaneously. p1 With SSearchThresholdP S Q1 and S SearchThresholdQ The second parameter, as indicated by the first information, may include S. p1 and S Q1 S p1 and S Q1 It can be used for the first type of terminal, S SearchThresholdP and S SearchThresholdQ It can be used in third-type terminals.

[0423] In some embodiments, the network device can simultaneously configure S p2 S SearchThresholdP2 S Q2 and S SearchThresholdQ2 The second parameter, as indicated by the first information, may include S. p2 and S Q2 S p2 With S Q2 It can be used for the first type of terminal, S SearchThresholdP2 With S SearchThresholdQ2 It can be used in third-type terminals.

[0424] In some embodiments, the network device can be configured with S simultaneously. p2 and S SearchThresholdP2 The second parameter, as indicated by the first information, may include S. p2 and S SearchThresholdP2 S p2 It can be used for the first type of terminal, S SearchThresholdP2 It can be used in third-type terminals.

[0425] In some embodiments, the Srxlev and Squal of the serving cell can be determined by the terminal based on step S2102. Optionally, the Srxlev and Squal of the serving cell can be determined by the terminal based on a fourth parameter, such as when the first information does not indicate the fourth parameter, or when the terminal is a third type terminal, or when the terminal's serving cell is a cell that does not support downlink enhancement. In this case, step S2102 can be omitted.

[0426] Step S2105: The terminal sorts the cells.

[0427] In some embodiments, the terminal determines that cell reselection is required and executes step S2105. Optionally, if the terminal determines that cell reselection is not required, step S2105 can be omitted.

[0428] In some embodiments, if the terminal is a first type terminal and the first information indicates a first parameter, then the first cells in at least one first cell can be sorted based on the first parameter. Optionally, if the terminal is a first type terminal and the first information indicates a first parameter, then the terminal can sort the first cells in at least one first cell based on the first parameter during cell reselection.

[0429] In some embodiments, the terminal may sort only the cells that satisfy the S criterion. Optionally, if the terminal is a first type of terminal and the first information indicates a first parameter, the first cells that satisfy the S criterion may be sorted based on the first parameter.

[0430] In some embodiments, whether a cell meets the S criterion can be determined by the terminal based on step S2102.

[0431] In some embodiments, a first-type terminal may sort cells other than the first cell (such as other cells satisfying the S criterion) based on a fifth parameter, wherein the fifth parameter may refer to the parameter used by a third-type terminal to sort cells during cell reselection. Optionally, the fifth parameter may include, for example, the offset value (Q) involved in some of the optional embodiments described below. offset Temporary offset (Qoffset) temp ) and lag value (Q) hyst One or more of them.

[0432] In some embodiments, the terminal is a first type of terminal, and the method includes:

[0433] The terminal determines the sorting value of each first cell in at least one first cell based on the measurement value corresponding to each first cell in at least one first cell, and at least one of offset value, first temporary offset value, first offset value, temporary offset value, hysteresis value and first hysteresis value.

[0434] In some embodiments, the fifth parameter may be predefined or indicated by the network device or higher layer, such as if the first information also indicates these parameters, and this disclosure does not limit this.

[0435] In some embodiments, if the terminal is a first type terminal, the sorting value of each first cell in at least one first cell is determined according to at least one of the following formulas:

[0436] Rn = Q meas,n –Q offset –Qoffset temp_DLCE ...Formula 1;

[0437] Rn = Q meas,n –Q offset_DLCE –Qoffsettemp ...Formula 2;

[0438] Rn = Q meas,n –Q offset_DLCE –Qoffset temp_DLCE ...Formula 3;

[0439] Rs = Q meas,s +Q hyst –Qoffset temp_DLCE ...Formula 4;

[0440] Rs = Q meas,s +Q hyst_DLCE –Qoffset temp ...Formula 5;

[0441] Rs = Q meas,s +Q hyst_DLCE –Qoffset temp_DLCE ...Formula 6;

[0442] Where Rn represents the ranking value of neighboring cells, Rs represents the ranking value of the serving cell, and Q... meas,n Q represents the measurement value of the neighboring cell. meas,s Represents the measured value of the serving cell;

[0443] Q offset Qoffset represents the offset value. temp Q represents a temporary offset value. hyst Indicates the lagged value;

[0444] Qoffset temp_DLCE Q represents the first temporary offset value. offset_DLCE Q represents the first offset value. hyst_DLCE This indicates the first lag value.

[0445] In some embodiments, Rn can be referred to as a criterion for serving cell ranking, and Rs can be referred to as a criterion for neighboring cell ranking.

[0446] In some embodiments, Q in the above formula offset It can be the same as or different from the offset value used to adjust for minimum signal reception level requirements and / or minimum signal reception quality requirements. That is, Q offset It can be used to adjust the minimum signal reception level requirement and / or minimum signal reception quality requirement, and it can also be used to adjust the cell ranking value.

[0447] In some embodiments, the network device can adjust the priority of cells, i.e., the cell ordering, by configuring one or more of the following: offset value, temporary offset value, hysteresis value, first temporary offset value, first offset value, and first hysteresis value.

[0448] For example, Qoffset temp_DLCE If configured to -5dB, the neighbor cell ranking value for DL ​​CE will be reduced by an additional 5dB, making it more likely to be prioritized.

[0449] In some embodiments, Q offset Qoffset temp And Q hyst One or more of these parameters may be predefined or indicated by network devices or higher layers, as the first information may also indicate these parameters; however, this disclosure does not limit this.

[0450] In some embodiments, the network is also configured with Qoffset. temp_DLCE Qoffset temp Q offset Q offset_DLCE Q hyst Q hyst_DLCE Qoffset temp_DLCE Q offset_DLCE Q hyst_DLCE For the first type of terminal, Qoffset temp Q offset Q hyst For terminals that do not support DL CE, or for third-type terminals.

[0451] In some embodiments, the network device is also configured with Qoffset. temp_DLCE Qoffset temp Qoffset temp_DLCE For the first type of terminal, Qoffset temp For terminals that do not support DL CE, or for third-type terminals.

[0452] In some embodiments, the network device is also configured with Q offset And Q offset_DLCE Q offset For the first type of terminal, Q offset_DLCE For terminals that do not support DL CE, or for third-type terminals.

[0453] In some embodiments, the network device is also configured with Q hyst And Q hyst_DLCE Q offset For the first type of terminal, Qoffset_DLCE For terminals that do not support DL CE, or for third-type terminals.

[0454] In some embodiments, for any neighboring cell of a terminal in the first cell, the first type of terminal may select any one of Formula 1, Formula 2 or Formula 3 to determine the ranking value corresponding to the neighboring cell based on the content included in the first parameter.

[0455] In some embodiments, for the serving cell of the terminal in the first cell, the first type of terminal may select any one of formula 4, formula 5 or formula 6 to determine the ranking value corresponding to the serving cell based on the content included in the first parameter.

[0456] In some embodiments, the first parameter indicated by the first information does not include the first temporary offset value (Qoffset). temp_DLCE When this occurs, the first type of terminal can be based on Qoffset. temp Determine the sorting value for the cell.

[0457] In some embodiments, the first parameter indicated by the first information does not include the first offset value (Q). offset_DLCE When ), the first type of terminal can be based on Q. offset Determine the sorting value for the cell.

[0458] In some embodiments, the first parameter indicated by the first information does not include the first hysteresis value (Q). hyst_DLCE When ), the first type of terminal can be based on Q. hyst Determine the signal reception level of the serving cell.

[0459] In some embodiments, the first temporary offset value (Qoffset) temp_DLCE It can be less than Qoffset temp Optionally, the first offset value (Q) offset_DLCE It can be less than Q. offset Optionally, the first lag value (Q) hyst_DLCE ) can be greater than Q hyst .

[0460] In some embodiments, if the first information does not indicate the first parameter, or if the terminal is a third type of terminal, or if the cell does not support downlink enhancement, the terminal may determine the cell ranking value based on at least one of the following formulas:

[0461] Rn = Q meas,n –Q offset –Qoffset temp ...Formula 7;

[0462] Rs = Q meas,s +Q hyst–Qoffset temp ...Formula 8.

[0463] In some embodiments, the terminal determines the ranking value corresponding to each cell based on one or more of Formulas 1 to 8 above, and determines the ranking of each cell based on the ranking value of each cell. Optionally, the terminal performs cell reselection based on the ranking of each cell.

[0464] In step S2106, the terminal determines that it is redirected to a non-terrestrial network (NTN) cell and performs measurements using one or more first SMTCs.

[0465] In some embodiments, if the terminal determines that it has not been redirected to the NTN cell, step S2106 can be omitted.

[0466] In some embodiments, the terminal may perform measurements according to the configuration corresponding to one or more first SMTCs. For example, the terminal may perform measurements in multiple measurement periods corresponding to multiple first SMTCs.

[0467] In some embodiments, the terminal determines to be redirected to an NTN cell and performs measurements using one or more first SMTCs based on the frequency corresponding to the NTN cell. Optionally, the terminal determines to be redirected to an NTN cell and determines a matching SMTC from the first SMTCs based on the frequency corresponding to the NTN cell to perform measurements.

[0468] In some embodiments, the terminal determines to be redirected to an NTN cell, and determines a matching SMTC from a first SMTC to perform measurements based on the satellite orbit type of the NTN cell.

[0469] In some embodiments, the satellite orbit type includes at least one of the following: geostationary orbit (GEO); low Earth orbit (LEO); and medium Earth orbit (MEO).

[0470] 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.

[0471] In some embodiments, terms such as “uplink”, “uplink”, and “physical uplink” can be used interchangeably, as can terms such as “downlink”, “downlink”, and “physical downlink”, and terms such as “sidelink”, “sidelink”, “sidelink communication”, “sidelink communication”, “direct connection”, “direct link”, “direct communication”, and “direct link communication”.

[0472] In some embodiments, the terms “downlink control information (DCI),” “downlink (DL) assignment,” “DL DCI,” “uplink (UL) grant,” and “UL DCI” can be used interchangeably.

[0473] In some embodiments, terms such as "physical downlink shared channel (PDSCH)" and "DL data" can be used interchangeably, as can terms such as "physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH)" and "UL data".

[0474] In some embodiments, the terms “radio”, “wireless”, “radioaccess network (RAN)”, “access network (AN)”, and “RAN-based” can be used interchangeably.

[0475] In some embodiments, the terms "synchronization signal (SS)," "synchronization signal block (SSB)," "reference signal (RS)," "pilot," and "pilot signal" can be used interchangeably.

[0476] 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.”

[0477] In some embodiments, the terms "component carrier (CC)," "cell," "frequency carrier," and "carrier frequency" can be used interchangeably.

[0478] 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.

[0479] In some embodiments, terms such as “send,” “transmit,” “report,” “distribute,” “transfer,” “bidirectional transmission,” “send and / or receive” can be used interchangeably.

[0480] 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.

[0481] 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.

[0482] 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.

[0483] The communication method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S2101 to S2106. For example, step S2101 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2102 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2103 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2104 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2105 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2106 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2101 + step S2102 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2101 + step S2103 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2101 + step S2102 + step S2104 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, but is not limited thereto.

[0484] In some embodiments, steps S2102, S2103, S2104, S2105, and S2106 may be performed in an interchangeable order or simultaneously.

[0485] In some embodiments, steps S2102 to S2106 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0486] In some embodiments, steps S2101 to S2104 and step S2106 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0487] In some embodiments, steps S2101 to S2103 and steps S2105 to S2106 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0488] 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.

[0489] 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:

[0490] Step S3101: The network device sends the first information to the terminal.

[0491] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate at least one of the following:

[0492] The first parameter is used by the first type of terminal to sort the first cell during cell reselection;

[0493] The second parameter is used by the first type of terminal to determine whether a measurement relaxation is required.

[0494] The third parameter is used by the first type of terminal to determine the measurement frequency during cell reselection.

[0495] The fourth parameter is used by the first type of terminal to determine the S criterion during cell selection or cell reselection.

[0496] At least one first synchronization signal block measurement time configuration SMTC, the first SMTC being the SMTC applied when the terminal is redirected to a non-terrestrial network NTN cell;

[0497] Among them, the first cell is the cell associated with the first parameter, and the first type of terminal is a terminal device that supports downlink coverage enhancement.

[0498] In some embodiments, the network device is not limited to indicating the parameters described above. For example, the network device may also simultaneously indicate one or more of the following parameters: parameters for the third type of terminal to sort the first cell during cell reselection, parameters for the third type of terminal to determine whether measurement relaxation is required, parameters for the third type of terminal to determine the measurement frequency during cell reselection, and parameters for the third type of terminal to determine the S criterion during cell selection or cell reselection.

[0499] In some embodiments, the first cell includes at least one of the serving cell and neighboring cells of the first type of terminal.

[0500] In some embodiments, the first parameter includes at least one of the following:

[0501] The first temporary offset value is used by the first type of terminal to calculate the sorting value of the first cell;

[0502] The first lag value is used by the first type of terminal to calculate the ranking value of the serving cell of the first type of terminal in the first cell;

[0503] The first offset value is used by the first type of terminal to calculate the sorting value of the neighboring cells of the first type of terminal in the first cell.

[0504] In some embodiments, the terminal is a first type of terminal, and the method includes:

[0505] The terminal determines the sorting value of each first cell in at least one first cell based on the measurement value corresponding to each first cell in at least one first cell, and at least one of offset value, first temporary offset value, first offset value, temporary offset value, hysteresis value and first hysteresis value.

[0506] In some embodiments, the terminal is a first type of terminal, and the method includes:

[0507] The terminal determines the ranking value of the first cell based on at least one of the following formulas:

[0508] Rn = Q meas,n –Q offset –Qoffset temp_DLCE ;

[0509] Rn = Q meas,n –Q offset_DLCE –Qoffset temp ;

[0510] Rn = Q meas,n –Q offset_DLCE –Qoffset temp_DLCE ;

[0511] Rs = Q meas,s +Q hyst –Qoffset temp_DLCE ;

[0512] Rs = Q meas,s +Q hyst_DLCE –Qoffset temp ;

[0513] Rs = Q meas,s +Q hyst_DLCE –Qoffset temp_DLCE ;

[0514] Where Rn represents the ranking value of neighboring cells, Rs represents the ranking value of the serving cell, and Q... meas,n Q represents the measurement value of the neighboring cell. meas,s Represents the measured value of the serving cell;

[0515] Q offset Qoffset represents the offset value.temp Q represents a temporary offset value. hyst Indicates the lagged value;

[0516] Qoffset temp_DLCE Q represents the first temporary offset value. offset_DLCE Q represents the first offset value. hyst_DLCE This indicates the first lag value.

[0517] In some embodiments, the third parameter includes at least one of the following:

[0518] The first threshold is a signal reception level threshold used to determine whether to trigger in-frequency measurements.

[0519] The second threshold is a signal reception quality threshold used to determine whether to trigger in-frequency measurements.

[0520] The third threshold is a signal reception level threshold used to determine whether to trigger inter-frequency measurements or cross-radio access technology RAT measurements.

[0521] The fourth threshold is a signal reception quality threshold used to determine whether to trigger inter-frequency measurements or cross-RAT measurements.

[0522] In some embodiments, the terminal is a first type of terminal, and the method includes:

[0523] If the signal reception level of the serving cell of the terminal is determined to be greater than the first threshold and the signal reception quality of the serving cell is less than or equal to the second threshold, no frequency measurement is performed.

[0524] If the signal reception level of the serving cell of the terminal is determined to be greater than the third threshold and the signal reception quality of the serving cell is less than or equal to the fourth threshold, no inter-frequency measurement or cross-RAT measurement will be performed.

[0525] If the signal reception level of the serving cell of the terminal is determined to be less than or equal to the first threshold, or the signal reception quality of the serving cell is less than or equal to the second threshold, then an in-frequency measurement is performed.

[0526] If the signal reception level of the serving cell of the terminal is determined to be less than or equal to the third threshold, or the signal reception quality of the serving cell is less than or equal to the fourth threshold, then inter-frequency measurement or cross-RAT measurement is performed.

[0527] In some embodiments, the second parameter includes at least one of the following:

[0528] The fifth threshold is a signal reception level threshold used to determine whether to trigger a measurement relaxation.

[0529] The sixth threshold is a signal quality threshold used to determine whether to trigger a measurement of relaxation.

[0530] The seventh threshold is a signal reception level threshold used by the second type of terminal to determine whether to trigger measurement relaxation;

[0531] The eighth threshold, the second type of terminal determines whether to trigger a measurement relaxation of the signal reception quality threshold;

[0532] The second type of terminal is a terminal with reduced capabilities from the first type of terminal.

[0533] In some embodiments, the terminal is a first type of terminal, and the method includes:

[0534] The terminal determines that the measurement relaxation criteria are met and performs measurement relaxation. The measurement relaxation criteria include at least one of the following:

[0535] Srxlev>S P1 ;

[0536] Srxlev>S p2 ;

[0537] Srxlev>S p1 And Squal>S Q1 The first piece of information includes the sixth threshold.

[0538] Srxlev>S p2 And Squal>S Q2 The first piece of information includes the eighth threshold.

[0539] Where Srxlev represents the signal reception level of the cell, and Squal represents the signal reception quality of the cell;

[0540] S P1 S represents the fifth threshold. Q1 S represents the sixth threshold. P2 S represents the seventh threshold. Q2 This represents the eighth threshold.

[0541] In some embodiments, the fourth parameter includes at least one of the following:

[0542] The second offset value is the offset value required for the minimum signal reception level;

[0543] The third offset value is the offset value for the minimum signal reception quality requirement;

[0544] The second temporary offset value is the offset value of the cell's signal reception level and / or signal reception quality.

[0545] In some embodiments, the terminal is a first type of terminal, and the method includes:

[0546] In some embodiments, the terminal is a first type of terminal, and the method includes:

[0547] The terminal determines the signal reception level of each candidate cell and / or target cell during cell selection or cell reselection based on at least one of the following: minimum signal reception level requirement, the terminal's measured reception level for the cell, power compensation value, temporary offset, offset value, second offset value, and second temporary offset value.

[0548] In some embodiments, the terminal is a first type of terminal, and the method includes:

[0549] The terminal determines the signal reception level of the cell based on at least one of the following formulas:

[0550] Srxlev=Q rxlevmeas –(Q rxlevmin +Q rxlevminoffset )–P compensation –Qoffset tempA ;

[0551] Srxlev=Q rxlevmeas –(Q rxlevmin +Q rxlevminoffsetA )–P compensation –Qoffset temp ;

[0552] Where Srxlev represents the signal reception level of the cell, Q rxlevmeas Q represents the measured reception level of the cell. rxlevmin P represents the minimum signal reception level requirement. compensation Indicates the power compensation value;

[0553] Qoffset temp Indicates a temporary offset, Q rxlevminoffset This represents the offset value indicating the minimum required signal reception level.

[0554] Q rxlevminoffsetA Indicates the second offset value, Qoffset tempA This indicates the second temporary offset.

[0555] In some embodiments, the terminal is a first type of terminal, and the method includes:

[0556] The terminal determines the signal reception quality of each candidate cell and / or target cell during cell selection or cell reselection based on at least one of the following: minimum signal reception quality requirement, the terminal's measured reception quality for the cell, temporary offset, offset value, third offset value, and second temporary offset value.

[0557] In some embodiments, the terminal is a first type of terminal, and the method includes:

[0558] The terminal determines the signal reception quality of the cell based on at least one of the following formulas:

[0559] Squal = Q qualmeas –(Q qualmin +Q qualminoffset –Qoffset tempA ;

[0560] Squal = Q qualmeas –(Q qualmin +Q qualminoffsetA –Qoffset temp ;

[0561] Where Squal represents the signal reception quality of the cell, Q qualmeas Q represents the measurement reception quality of the cell. qualmin This indicates the minimum signal reception quality requirement;

[0562] Qoffset temp Indicates a temporary offset, Q qualminoffset This represents the offset value indicating the minimum required signal reception quality.

[0563] Q qualminoffsetA Indicates the third offset value, Qoffset tempA This indicates the second temporary offset.

[0564] In some embodiments, the terminal is a first type of terminal, and the method includes:

[0565] The terminal determines the signal reception quality of the cell based on at least one of the following formulas:

[0566] Squal = Q qualmeas –(Q qualmin +Q qualminoffset –Qoffset tempA ;

[0567] Squal = Q qualmeas –(Q qualmin +Q qualminoffsetA –Qoffset temp ;

[0568] Where Squal represents the signal reception quality of the cell, Q qualmeas Q represents the measurement reception quality of the cell. qualmin This indicates the minimum signal reception quality requirement;

[0569] Qoffset tempIndicates a temporary offset, Q qualminoffset This represents the offset value indicating the minimum required signal reception quality.

[0570] Q qualminoffsetA Indicates the third offset value, Qoffset tempA This indicates the second temporary offset.

[0571] In some embodiments, the method includes at least one of the following:

[0572] The terminal determines that it is redirected to the NTN cell and performs measurements according to at least one of the first SMTCs;

[0573] The terminal determines to redirect to the NTN cell, and based on the satellite orbit type of the NTN cell, determines the matching SMTC from the first SMTC to perform the measurement.

[0574] In some embodiments, the satellite orbit type includes at least one of the following:

[0575] Geosynchronous orbit (GEO); Low Earth orbit (LEO); Medium Earth orbit (MEO).

[0576] 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.

[0577] Figure 3B This is an interactive schematic diagram illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of this disclosure. For example... Figure 3B As shown, the embodiments of this disclosure relate to a communication method, which includes:

[0578] Step S3201: The network device sends the first information to the terminal.

[0579] In step S3202, the terminal sorts the first cell according to the first parameter during cell reselection.

[0580] In some embodiments, the first information includes at least a first parameter.

[0581] In some embodiments, the terminal is a first type of terminal.

[0582] In some embodiments, if the terminal is not a first type of terminal, the cells can be sorted during cell reselection based on parameters other than the first parameter, and these parameters can also be indicated by the first information.

[0583] 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.

[0584] Figure 3C This is an interactive schematic diagram illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of this disclosure. For example... Figure 3C As shown, the embodiments of this disclosure relate to a communication method, which includes:

[0585] Step S3301: The network device sends the first information to the terminal.

[0586] In step S3302, the terminal determines whether a relaxation measurement is needed based on the second parameter.

[0587] In some embodiments, the first information includes at least the second parameter.

[0588] In some embodiments, the terminal is a first type of terminal.

[0589] In some embodiments, if the terminal is not a first type of terminal, it can be determined whether a measurement relaxation is required based on parameters other than the second parameter, which can also be indicated by the first information.

[0590] 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.

[0591] Figure 3D This is an interactive schematic diagram illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of this disclosure. For example... Figure 3D As shown, the embodiments of this disclosure relate to a communication method, which includes:

[0592] Step S3401: The network device sends the first information to the terminal.

[0593] In step S3402, the terminal determines the measurement frequency during cell reselection based on the third parameter.

[0594] In some embodiments, the first information includes at least a third parameter.

[0595] In some embodiments, the terminal is a first type of terminal.

[0596] In some embodiments, if the terminal is not a first type of terminal, the measurement frequency can be determined during cell reselection based on parameters other than the third parameter, and these parameters can also be indicated by the first information.

[0597] 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.

[0598] Figure 3E This is an interactive schematic diagram illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of this disclosure. For example... Figure 3EAs shown, the embodiments of this disclosure relate to a communication method, which includes:

[0599] Step S3501: The network device sends the first information to the terminal.

[0600] In step S3502, the terminal determines the S criterion based on the fourth parameter during cell selection or cell reselection.

[0601] In some embodiments, the first information includes at least the fourth parameter.

[0602] In some embodiments, the terminal is a first type of terminal.

[0603] In some embodiments, the first type of terminal determines the S criterion corresponding to the cell that supports downlink enhancement during cell selection or cell reselection based on the fourth parameter.

[0604] In some embodiments, the first type of terminal determines, based on a fourth parameter, whether each cell supporting downlink enhancement meets the S criterion during cell selection or cell reselection.

[0605] In some embodiments, if the terminal is not a first type terminal, it can be determined whether each cell meets the S criterion during cell selection or cell reselection based on parameters other than the fourth parameter. These parameters can also be indicated by the first information.

[0606] 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.

[0607] Figure 3F This is an interactive schematic diagram illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of this disclosure. For example... Figure 3F As shown, the embodiments of this disclosure relate to a communication method, which includes:

[0608] Step S3601: The network device sends the first information to the terminal.

[0609] In step S3602, the terminal performs measurements when redirected to the NTN cell based on at least one first SMTC.

[0610] In some embodiments, the first information includes at least one first SMTC.

[0611] 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.

[0612] Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 4 As shown, the embodiments of this disclosure relate to a communication method, which includes:

[0613] Step S4101: The network device configures the parameters of the UE.

[0614] In some embodiments, the network device configures at least one of the following for the UE:

[0615] The criteria for ranking communities in a community re-election process;

[0616] Measurement relaxation criteria;

[0617] SMTC.

[0618] In some embodiments, the cell ranking criteria (Rs, Rn) for cell reselection include cell ranking criteria applied to support DLCEUE or cell ranking criteria parameters applied to support DLCEUE.

[0619] In some embodiments, the cell ranking criteria include a specific Qoffset applied to DLCE-enabled UEs. temp parameter.

[0620] In some embodiments, the new cell ranking criteria or new parameters include the following implementations:

[0621] Rs=Qmeas,s+Qhyst-Qoffsettemp_DLCE;

[0622] Rn=Qmeas,n-Qoffset-Qoffsettemp_DLCE;

[0623] That is, UEs that support DLCE use a specific parameter (Qoffset) when calculating the R value. temp_DLCE );

[0624] or:

[0625] Rs = Qmeas,s + Qhyst - Qoffset temp +Q DL CE ;

[0626] Rn = Qmeas,n - Qoffset - Qoffsett emp +Q DL CE ;

[0627] That is, adding a Q to the existing DLCE support. DL CE The parameters. For UEs that do not support DLCE, this Q... DL CE The value is 0.

[0628] In some embodiments, the measurement relaxation includes support for DLCEUE-specific measurement relaxation criteria that are not triggered at the cell edge.

[0629] In some embodiments, the network configures measurement relaxation parameters for UEs that support downlink coverage enhancement; these parameters may include specific S... SearchThresholdP and S SearchThresholdQ For example, S involved in the foregoing embodiments P1 S P2 S Q1 S Q2 .

[0630] In other embodiments, UEs supporting downlink coverage enhancement use a new measurement relaxation criterion, which includes:

[0631] Srxlev>S SearchThresholdP -S offset_P ;

[0632] Squal>S SearchThresholdQ -S offset_Q ;

[0633] That is, for UEs that support DLCE, one more parameter can be subtracted from the original measurement relaxation criteria. For UEs that do not support DLCE, the value of this parameter is 0.

[0634] In some embodiments, the SMTC is an SMTC parameter configured when redirecting to NRNTN, for example, from NR to NR NTN.

[0635] In some embodiments, the network device can configure multiple SMTCs for the redirection frequency.

[0636] 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.

[0637] 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.

[0638] 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.

[0639] 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).

[0640] Figure 5A This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a terminal according to an embodiment of this disclosure. Terminal 5100 is used to execute any of the above methods. In some embodiments, such as... Figure 5A As shown, terminal 5100 may include at least one of the following: transceiver module 5101, processing module 5102, etc. Optionally, the transceiver module is used to perform at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by the terminal in any of the above methods, which will not be described in detail here. Optionally, the processing module is used to perform at least one of the other steps performed by the terminal in any of the above methods, which will not be described in detail here.

[0641] Figure 5B This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a network device according to an embodiment of this disclosure. The network device 5200 is used to perform any of the above methods. In some embodiments, such as... Figure 5BAs shown, network device 5200 may include at least one of the following: transceiver module 5201, processing module 5202, etc. Optionally, the transceiver module is used to perform at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by the network device in any of the above methods, which will not be described in detail here. Optionally, the processing module is used to perform at least one of the other steps performed by the network device in any of the above methods, which will not be described in detail here.

[0642] 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.

[0643] 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.

[0644] In some embodiments, the processing module can be replaced by the processor, and the transceiver module can be replaced by the transceiver.

[0645] Figure 6A This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the communication device 6100 proposed in this embodiment. The communication device 6100 can be a network device (e.g., core network device, etc.), a terminal (e.g., user equipment, AIoT device, 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 6100 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.

[0646] like Figure 6A As shown, the communication device 6100 is used to execute any of the above methods. In some embodiments, the communication device 6100 includes one or more processors 6101. The processor 6101 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. Exemplarily, the communication device 6100 is used to execute any of the above methods. Exemplarily, one or more processors 6101 are used to invoke instructions to cause the communication device 6100 to execute any of the above methods.

[0647] In some embodiments, the communication device 6100 further includes one or more transceivers 6102. When the communication device 6100 includes one or more transceivers 6102, the transceiver 6102 performs at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above-described method, and the processor 6101 performs at least one of the other steps. In optional embodiments, the transceiver may include a receiver and / or a transmitter, which may be separate or integrated. Exemplarily, the terms transceiver, transceiver unit, transceiver, transceiver circuit, interface circuit, interface, etc., can be used interchangeably; the terms transmitter, sending unit, transmitter, sending circuit, etc., can be used interchangeably; the terms receiver, receiving unit, receiver, receiving circuit, etc., can be used interchangeably.

[0648] In some embodiments, the communication device 6100 further includes one or more memories 6103 for storing data and / or instructions. Exemplarily, one or more processors 6101 are used to invoke instructions stored in the memory 6103 to cause the communication device 6100 to perform any of the above methods. Exemplarily, all or part of the memory 6103 may also be located outside the communication device 6100. In optional embodiments, the communication device 6100 may include one or more interface circuits 6104. Exemplarily, the interface circuit 6104 is connected to the memory 6103 and can be used to receive data and / or instructions from the memory 6103 or other devices, and can be used to send data and / or instructions to the memory 6103 or other devices. For example, the interface circuit 6104 can read data and / or instructions stored in the memory 6103 and send the data and / or instructions to the processor 6101.

[0649] The communication device 6100 described in the above embodiments may be a network device or a terminal, but the scope of the communication device 6100 described in this disclosure is not limited thereto, and the structure of the communication device 6100 may vary. Figure 6A The limitations. Communication equipment can be a standalone device or part of a larger device. For example, communication equipment can be: (1) a standalone integrated circuit IC, or chip, or chip system or subsystem; (2) a collection of one or more ICs, for example, the collection of ICs may also include 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.

[0650] Figure 6BThis is a schematic diagram of the structure of chip 6200 according to an embodiment of this disclosure. For cases where the communication device 6100 can be a chip or a chip system, please refer to... Figure 6B The diagram shown is a schematic representation of the structure of chip 6200, but it is not limited to this.

[0651] Chip 6200 includes one or more processors 6201. Chip 6200 is used to perform any of the methods described above.

[0652] In some embodiments, chip 6200 further includes one or more interface circuits 6202. Exemplarily, terms such as interface circuit, interface, and transceiver pin can be used interchangeably. In some embodiments, chip 6200 further includes one or more memories 6203 for storing data and / or instructions. Exemplarily, all or part of the memories 6203 may be located outside of chip 6200. Exemplarily, interface circuit 6202 is connected to memory 6203, and interface circuit 6202 can be used to receive data and / or instructions from memory 6203 or other devices, and interface circuit 6202 can be used to send data and / or instructions to memory 6203 or other devices. For example, interface circuit 6202 can read data and / or instructions stored in memory 6203 and send the data and / or instructions to processor 6201.

[0653] In some embodiments, the interface circuit 6202 performs at least one of the communication steps, such as sending and / or receiving, in the above-described method. For example, the interface circuit 6202 performing the communication steps, such as sending and / or receiving, in the above-described method means that the interface circuit 6202 performs data and / or instruction interaction between the processor 6201, the chip 6200, the memory 6203, or the transceiver device. In some embodiments, the processor 6201 performs at least one of the other steps.

[0654] 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. For example, some or all of the steps can also be performed collaboratively by multiple modules and / or devices, which is not limited here.

[0655] 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 methods described above. Exemplarily, the storage medium is an electronic storage medium. Exemplarily, the storage medium is a computer-readable storage medium, but is not limited thereto; it may also be a storage medium readable by other devices. Exemplarily, the storage medium may be a non-transitory storage medium, but is not limited thereto; it may also be a temporary storage medium.

[0656] 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. Exemplarily, the program product is a computer program product. Exemplarily, the program product is stored on the storage medium.

[0657] 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 of the following: The first parameter is used by the first type of terminal to sort the first cell during cell reselection, and the first cell is the cell associated with the first parameter; The second parameter is used by the first type of terminal to determine whether a measurement relaxation is required. The third parameter is used by the first type of terminal to determine the measurement frequency during cell reselection. The fourth parameter is used by the first type of terminal to determine the S criterion during cell selection or cell reselection. At least one first synchronization signal block measurement time configuration SMTC, wherein the first SMTC is the SMTC applied when the terminal is redirected to a non-terrestrial network NTN cell; The first type of terminal is a terminal device that supports downlink coverage enhancement.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first cell includes at least one of the serving cell and neighboring cells of the first type of terminal.

3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The first parameter includes at least one of the following: A first temporary offset value is used by the first type of terminal to calculate the sorting value of each first cell in the at least one first cell; The first lag value is used by the first type of terminal to calculate the ranking value of the serving cell of the first type of terminal in the at least one first cell; The first offset value is used by the first type of terminal to calculate the sorting value of the neighboring cells of the first type of terminal in the at least one first cell.

4. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The terminal is the first type of terminal, and the method includes: Based on the measurement values ​​corresponding to each first cell in the at least one first cell, and at least one of the offset value, first temporary offset value, first offset value, temporary offset value, hysteresis value and first hysteresis value, the sorting value of each first cell in the at least one first cell is determined.

5. The method according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that, The terminal is the first type of terminal, and the method includes: The ranking value of each of the at least one first cells is determined according to at least one of the following formulas: Rn=Q meas,n –Q offset –Qoffset temp_DLCE ; Rn=Q meas,n –Q offset_DLCE –Qoffset temp ; Rn=Q meas,n –Q offset_DLCE –Qoffset temp_DLCE ; Rs=Q meas,s +Q hyst –Qoffset temp_DLCE ; Rs=Q meas,s +Q hyst_DLCE –Qoffset temp ; Rs=Q meas,s +Q hyst_DLCE –Qoffset temp_DLCE ; Where Rn represents the ranking value of neighboring cells, Rs represents the ranking value of the serving cell, and Q... meas,n Q represents the measurement value of the neighboring cell. meas,s Represents the measured value of the serving cell; Q offset Qoffset represents the offset value. temp Q represents the temporary offset value. hyst Indicates the lagged value; Qoffset temp_DLCE Q represents the first temporary offset value. offset_DLCE Q represents the first offset value. hyst_DLCE This represents the first hysteresis value.

6. The method according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The third parameter includes at least one of the following: A first threshold, wherein the first threshold is a signal reception level threshold used to determine whether to trigger in-frequency measurements; The second threshold is a signal reception quality threshold used to determine whether to trigger in-frequency measurements. The third threshold is a signal reception level threshold used to determine whether to trigger inter-frequency measurement or cross-radio access technology RAT measurement. The fourth threshold is a signal reception quality threshold used to determine whether to trigger inter-frequency measurements or cross-RAT measurements.

7. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that, The terminal is the first type of terminal, and the method includes one of the following: If the signal reception level of the serving cell of the terminal is determined to be greater than the first threshold and the signal reception quality of the serving cell is less than or equal to the second threshold, no frequency measurement is performed. If the signal reception level of the serving cell of the terminal is determined to be greater than the third threshold and the signal reception quality of the serving cell is less than or equal to the fourth threshold, no inter-frequency measurement or cross-RAT measurement will be performed. If the signal reception level of the serving cell of the terminal is determined to be less than or equal to the first threshold, or the signal reception quality of the serving cell is less than or equal to the second threshold, then an in-frequency measurement is performed. If the signal reception level of the serving cell of the terminal is determined to be less than or equal to the third threshold, or the signal reception quality of the serving cell is less than or equal to the fourth threshold, then inter-frequency measurement or cross-RAT measurement is performed.

8. The method according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The second parameter includes at least one of the following: The fifth threshold is a signal reception level threshold used to determine whether to trigger a measurement relaxation. The sixth threshold is a signal quality threshold used to determine whether to trigger a measurement of relaxation; The seventh threshold is a signal reception level threshold used by the second type of terminal to determine whether to trigger measurement relaxation; The eighth threshold, which is a second-type terminal that determines whether to trigger a measurement relaxation of the signal reception quality threshold; The second type of terminal is a terminal with reduced capabilities from the first type of terminal.

9. The method according to claim 8, characterized in that, The terminal is the first type of terminal, and the method includes: Determine that the measurement relaxation criteria are met, and then perform measurement relaxation, wherein the measurement relaxation criteria include at least one of the following: Srxlev>S P1 ; Srxlev>S p2 ; Srxlev>S p1 And Squal>S Q1 The first information includes the sixth threshold. Srxlev>S p2 And Squal>S Q2 The first information includes the eighth threshold. Where Srxlev represents the signal reception level of the cell, and Squal represents the signal reception quality of the cell; S P1 S represents the fifth threshold. Q1 S represents the sixth threshold. P2 S represents the seventh threshold. Q2 This refers to the eighth threshold.

10. The method according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, The fourth parameter includes at least one of the following: The second offset value is the offset value required for the minimum signal reception level; The third offset value is the offset value of the minimum signal reception quality requirement; The second temporary offset value is the offset value of the cell's signal reception level and / or signal reception quality.

11. The method according to claim 10, characterized in that, The terminal is the first type of terminal, and the method includes: The signal reception level of the terminal in each candidate cell and / or target cell during cell selection or cell reselection is determined based on at least one of the minimum signal reception level requirement, the terminal's measured reception level for the cell, power compensation value, temporary offset, offset value, second offset value, and second temporary offset value.

12. The method according to claim 10 or 11, characterized in that, The terminal is the first type of terminal, and the method includes: Determine the signal reception level of a cell using at least one of the following formulas: Srxlev=Q rxlevmeas –(Q rxlevmin +Q rxlevminoffset )–P compensation –Qoffset tempA ; Srxlev=Q rxlevmeas –(Q rxlevmin +Q rxlevminoffsetA )–P compensation –Qoffset temp ; Where Srxlev represents the signal reception level of the cell, Q rxlevmeas Q represents the measured reception level of the cell. rxlevmin P represents the minimum signal reception level requirement. compensation Indicates the power compensation value; Qoffset temp Indicates a temporary offset, Q rxlevminoffset This represents the offset value of the minimum signal reception level requirement; Q rxlevminoffsetA This represents the second offset value, Qoffset. tempA This indicates the second temporary offset.

13. The method according to any one of claims 10-12, characterized in that, The terminal is the first type of terminal, and the method includes: The signal reception quality of each candidate cell and / or target cell during cell selection or cell reselection is determined based on at least one of the minimum signal reception quality requirement, the measured reception quality of the terminal for the cell, the temporary offset, the offset value, the third offset value, and the second temporary offset value.

14. The method according to any one of claims 11-13, characterized in that, The terminal is the first type of terminal, and the method includes: The signal reception quality of a cell can be determined using at least one of the following formulas: Squal=Q qualmeas –(Q qualmin +Q qualminoffset )–Qoffset tempA ; Squal=Q qualmeas –(Q qualmin +Q qualminoffsetA )–Qoffset temp ; Where Squal represents the signal reception quality of the cell, Q qualmeas Q represents the measurement reception quality of the cell. qualmin This indicates the minimum signal reception quality requirement; Qoffset temp Indicates a temporary offset, Q qualminoffset This represents the offset value of the minimum signal reception quality requirement; Q qualminoffsetA This represents the third offset value, Qoffset. tempA This indicates the second temporary offset.

15. The method according to any one of claims 1-14, characterized in that, The method includes at least one of the following: Determine whether to redirect to the NTN cell, and perform measurements based on the at least one first SMTC; The system determines to redirect to the NTN cell, and based on the satellite orbit type of the NTN cell, determines a matching SMTC from the first SMTC to perform the measurement.

16. The method according to claim 15, characterized in that, The satellite orbit type includes at least one of the following: Geosynchronous orbit (GEO); Low Earth orbit (LEO); Medium Earth orbit (MEO).

17. A communication method, characterized in that, Performed by a network device, the method includes: Sending first information to the terminal, the first information indicating at least one of the following: The first parameter is used by the first type of terminal to sort the first cell during cell reselection, and the first cell is the cell associated with the first parameter; The second parameter is used by the first type of terminal to determine whether a measurement relaxation is required. The third parameter is used by the first type of terminal to determine the measurement frequency during cell reselection. The fourth parameter is used by the first type of terminal to determine the S criterion during cell selection or cell reselection. At least one first synchronization signal block measurement time configuration SMTC, wherein the first SMTC is the SMTC applied when the terminal is redirected to a non-terrestrial network NTN cell; The first type of terminal is a terminal device that supports downlink coverage enhancement.

18. The method according to claim 17, characterized in that, The first cell includes at least one of the serving cell and neighboring cells of the first type of terminal.

19. The method according to claim 17 or 18, characterized in that, The first parameter includes at least one of the following: The first temporary offset value is used by the first type of terminal to calculate the sorting value of the first cell; The first lag value is used by the first type of terminal to calculate the ranking value of the serving cell of the first type of terminal in the first cell; The first offset value is used by the first type of terminal to calculate the sorting value of the neighboring cells of the first type of terminal in the first cell.

20. The method according to any one of claims 17-19, characterized in that, The third parameter includes at least one of the following: A first threshold, wherein the first threshold is a signal reception level threshold used to determine whether to trigger in-frequency measurements; The second threshold is a signal reception quality threshold used to determine whether to trigger in-frequency measurements. The third threshold is a signal reception level threshold used to determine whether to trigger inter-frequency measurement or cross-radio access technology RAT measurement. The fourth threshold is a signal reception quality threshold used to determine whether to trigger inter-frequency measurements or cross-RAT measurements.

21. The method according to any one of claims 17-20, characterized in that, The second parameter includes at least one of the following: The fifth threshold is a signal reception level threshold used to determine whether to trigger a measurement relaxation. The sixth threshold is a signal quality threshold used to determine whether to trigger a measurement of relaxation; The seventh threshold is a signal reception level threshold used by the second type of terminal to determine whether to trigger measurement relaxation; The eighth threshold, which is a second-type terminal that determines whether to trigger a measurement relaxation of the signal reception quality threshold; The second type of terminal is a terminal with reduced capabilities from the first type of terminal.

22. The method according to any one of claims 17-21, characterized in that, The fourth parameter includes at least one of the following: The second offset value is the offset value required for the minimum signal reception level; The third offset value is the offset value of the minimum signal reception quality requirement; The second temporary offset value is the offset value of the cell's signal reception level and / or signal reception quality.

23. The method according to any one of claims 17-22, characterized in that, Each of the first SMTCs corresponds to a different satellite orbit type, which includes at least one of the following: Geosynchronous orbit (GEO); Low Earth orbit (LEO); Medium Earth orbit (MEO).

24. A terminal, characterized in that, include: The transceiver module is configured to receive first information sent by a network device, wherein the first information is used to indicate at least one of the following: The first parameter is used by the first type of terminal to sort the first cell during cell reselection, and the first cell is the cell associated with the first parameter; The second parameter is used by the first type of terminal to determine whether a measurement relaxation is required. The third parameter is used by the first type of terminal to determine the measurement frequency during cell reselection. The fourth parameter is used by the first type of terminal to determine the S criterion during cell selection or cell reselection. At least one first synchronization signal block measurement time configuration SMTC, wherein the first SMTC is the SMTC applied when the terminal is redirected to a non-terrestrial network NTN cell; The first type of terminal is a terminal device that supports downlink coverage enhancement.

25. A network device, characterized in that, include: The transceiver module is configured to send first information to the terminal, wherein the first information is used to indicate at least one of the following: The first parameter is used by the first type of terminal to sort the first cell during cell reselection, and the first cell is the cell associated with the first parameter; The second parameter is used by the first type of terminal to determine whether a measurement relaxation is required. The third parameter is used by the first type of terminal to determine the measurement frequency during cell reselection. The fourth parameter is used by the first type of terminal to determine the S criterion during cell selection or cell reselection. At least one first synchronization signal block measurement time configuration SMTC, wherein the first SMTC is the SMTC applied when the terminal is redirected to a non-terrestrial network NTN cell; The first type of terminal is a terminal device that supports downlink coverage enhancement.

26. A communication device, characterized in that, include: One or more processors; The communication device is used to perform the communication method according to any one of claims 1-16 or any one of claims 17-21.

27. 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 1-16, and the network device is configured to implement the communication method according to any one of claims 17-21.

28. A storage medium storing instructions, characterized in that, When the instruction is executed on the communication device, it causes the communication device to perform the communication method as claimed in any one of claims 1-16 or any one of claims 17-21.

29. A computer program product comprising a computer program and / or instructions, characterized in that, When the computer program and / or the instructions are executed by the communication device, they implement the communication method as described in any one of claims 1-16 or any one of claims 17-21.

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