Cell measurement method, threshold configuration method, device, apparatus, and storage medium

Abstract

The application discloses a cell measurement method, a threshold configuration method, a device, equipment and a storage medium, and belongs to the field of mobile communication. The method comprises the following steps: determining to use at least one of a first receiver and a second receiver to perform cell measurement according to a measurement result and a threshold value; wherein the measurement result comprises at least one of a first measurement result and a second measurement result, the first measurement result is obtained by measuring the first receiver, the second measurement result is obtained by measuring the second receiver, the power consumption of the first receiver is higher than that of the second receiver, and the second measurement result corresponds to a plurality of threshold values. The application clearly defines the implementation mode of the cell measurement of the terminal in the case of involving the second receiver with low power consumption.

Description

Cell measurement method, threshold configuration method, device, equipment and storage medium Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of mobile communications, and in particular to a cell measurement method, a threshold configuration method, an apparatus, a device, and a storage medium. Background Art

[0002] To achieve energy conservation and ensure short response latency, a low-power wake-up receiver (LP-WUR) is introduced for the terminal. When the terminal determines that there is no data service, it will shut down the main radio (MR) or put the MR into deep sleep, leaving the LP-WUR open only to simply listen for the wake-up signal (WUS). When the terminal receives the wake-up signal, it needs to wake up the MR to perform complex data transmission and reception.

[0003] When LP-WUR is introduced for the terminal, the specific implementation of cell measurement performed by the terminal needs further discussion and research.

[0004] Summary of the Invention

[0005] This application provides a cell measurement method, threshold configuration method, apparatus, device, and storage medium. The technical solution is as follows:

[0006] According to one aspect of the present application, a cell measurement method is provided, the method being performed by a terminal, the method including:

[0007] Determining, based on the measurement result and the threshold value, to use at least one of the first receiver and the second receiver to perform cell measurement;

[0008] The measurement result includes at least one of a first measurement result and a second measurement result, the first measurement result is obtained by measuring the first receiver, the second measurement result is obtained by measuring the second receiver, the power consumption of the first receiver is higher than that of the second receiver, and the second measurement result corresponds to multiple threshold values.

[0009] According to one aspect of the present application, a threshold configuration method is provided, the method being performed by a network device, the method comprising:

[0010] Configure threshold values ​​for terminals;

[0011] The threshold value is used by the terminal to determine, based on a measurement result and the threshold value, whether to use at least one of a first receiver and a second receiver for cell measurement. The measurement result includes at least one of a first measurement result and a second measurement result. The first measurement result is obtained by measuring the first receiver, and the second measurement result is obtained by measuring the second receiver. The threshold value is used to determine multiple threshold values ​​corresponding to the second measurement result.

[0012] According to one aspect of the present application, a cell measurement device is provided, the device comprising:

[0013] a determination module, configured to determine, based on the measurement result and the threshold value, whether to use at least one of the first receiver and the second receiver to perform cell measurement;

[0014] The measurement result includes at least one of a first measurement result and a second measurement result, the first measurement result is obtained by measuring the first receiver, the second measurement result is obtained by measuring the second receiver, the power consumption of the first receiver is higher than that of the second receiver, and the second measurement result corresponds to multiple threshold values.

[0015] According to one aspect of the present application, a threshold configuration device is provided, the device comprising:

[0016] A sending module, used to configure a threshold value to a terminal;

[0017] The threshold value is used by the terminal to determine, based on a measurement result and the threshold value, whether to use at least one of a first receiver and a second receiver for cell measurement. The measurement result includes at least one of a first measurement result and a second measurement result. The first measurement result is obtained by measuring the first receiver, and the second measurement result is obtained by measuring the second receiver. The threshold value is used to determine multiple threshold values ​​corresponding to the second measurement result.

[0018] According to another aspect of the present application, a terminal is provided, comprising: a processor; a transceiver connected to the processor; and a memory for storing executable instructions of the processor; wherein the terminal is configured to load and execute the executable instructions to implement the cell measurement method as described in the above aspects.

[0019] According to another aspect of the present application, a network device is provided, comprising: a processor; a transceiver connected to the processor; and a memory for storing executable instructions of the processor; wherein the network device is configured to load and execute the executable instructions to implement the threshold configuration method as described in the above aspects.

[0020] According to another aspect of the present application, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, in which executable instructions are stored. The executable instructions are loaded and executed by a processor to implement the cell measurement method or threshold configuration method as described in the above aspects.

[0021] According to another aspect of the present application, a chip is provided, comprising a programmable logic circuit and / or program instructions. When the chip is run on a computer device, the chip is configured to implement the cell measurement method or threshold configuration method described in the above aspects based on the programmable logic circuit and / or program instructions.

[0022] According to another aspect of the present application, a computer program product or computer program is provided. The computer program product or computer program includes computer instructions, the computer instructions are stored in a computer-readable storage medium, and a processor reads and executes the computer instructions from the computer-readable storage medium, so that a computer device performs the cell measurement method or threshold configuration method described in the above aspects.

[0023] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of the present application include at least the following beneficial effects:

[0024] By determining the receiver to use for cell measurement based on measurement results and threshold values, this technology clarifies how to implement cell measurement in a terminal when a low-power secondary receiver is involved. By setting multiple threshold values, the appropriate threshold value can be selected based on the type of secondary receiver to determine the receiver to use for cell measurement, thus avoiding performance over- or underperformance caused by using the same performance metrics for different types of secondary receivers. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative work.

[0026] FIG1 is a schematic diagram of a LP-WUR of a first architecture provided by an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0027] FIG2 is a schematic diagram of a second LP-WUR architecture provided by an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0028] FIG3 is a schematic diagram of a third LP-WUR architecture provided by an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0029] FIG4 is a schematic diagram of a fourth LP-WUR architecture provided by an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0030] FIG5 is a schematic diagram of a fifth LP-WUR architecture provided by an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0031] FIG6 is a schematic diagram of a process of switching a receiver provided by an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0032] FIG7 is a schematic diagram of a system architecture of a communication system provided by an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0033] FIG8 is a flowchart of a cell measurement method provided by an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0034] FIG9 is a flowchart of a threshold configuration method provided by an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0035] FIG10 is a flowchart of a cell measurement method provided by an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0036] FIG11 is a flowchart of a cell selection method provided by an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0037] FIG12 is a flowchart of a reporting method provided by an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0038] FIG13 is a block diagram of a cell measurement device provided by an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0039] FIG14 is a block diagram of a threshold configuration device provided by an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0040] FIG15 is a schematic structural diagram of a communication device provided by an exemplary embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the present application more clear, the embodiments of the present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Exemplary embodiments will be described in detail herein, with examples shown in the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with the present application. Instead, they are merely examples of devices and methods consistent with certain aspects of the present application, as detailed in the appended claims.

[0042] The terms used in this disclosure are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit the disclosure. As used in this disclosure and the appended claims, the singular forms "a," "an," "the," and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term "and / or" as used herein refers to and encompasses any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0043] It should be understood that although the terms first, second, third, etc. may be used in this disclosure to describe various information, such information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish information of the same type from each other. For example, without departing from the scope of this disclosure, first information may also be referred to as second information, and similarly, second information may also be referred to as first information. Depending on the context, the word "if" as used herein may be interpreted as "at the time of" or "when" or "in response to determining."

[0044] First, some terms involved in the embodiments of this application are introduced as follows:

[0045] Introduction to LP-WUR / WUS:

[0046] Traditional terminal energy-saving solutions are generally achieved through periodic wake-up and sleep of the terminal. For example, the terminal wakes up and sleeps according to the discontinuous reception (DRX) cycle configuration. The longer the cycle, the better the energy-saving effect. In related technologies, under the conditions of not at cell edge and / or low mobility, the terminal can relax measurements on neighboring cells. Additional measurement relaxation criteria are also introduced for low-capability (RedCap) terminals. However, it should be noted that these measurement relaxations are all measurements of neighboring cells by the terminal, and do not include the terminal's serving cell.

[0047] Configuring a longer DRX cycle can increase terminal response latency. For example, waking up a terminal at the beginning of its sleep phase can require a wait time of nearly one cycle. This long wait time is unacceptable for some specialized services, such as fire alarm equipment, which must respond within 1 to 2 seconds.

[0048] At present, consideration is given to further tapping the energy-saving potential of the terminal while ensuring a shorter response delay. Considering that the current periodic awakening of the MR may cause unnecessary power consumption, for example, awakening the MR when there is no signaling or data transmission within the period may cause unnecessary power consumption. In order to solve this problem, the relevant technology introduced LP-WUR. The hardware structure of the receiver is simpler, and complex and power-consuming devices such as high-precision crystal oscillators are eliminated, thereby reducing energy consumption from the hardware circuit. When the terminal determines that there is no data service, it will turn off the MR or put the MR into a deep sleep state, and only turn on the LP-WUR for simple monitoring of the WUS signal to reduce power consumption. When the terminal receives a trigger signal, such as a low power wake-up signal (LP-WUS), it is necessary to wake up the MR to perform complex data transmission and reception to ensure the response delay of the terminal.

[0049] For terminals with LP-WUR, the following enhancements are currently considered.

[0050] At least consider offloading the serving cell measurement from MR to LP-WUR, which can further reduce the power consumption required for periodic measurement. Whether neighbor cell measurement should also adopt LP-WUR has not yet been determined.

[0051] LP-WUR may have different receiver architectures. For example, a receiver based on envelope detection requires the introduction of a new reference signal, the Low Power-Synchronization Signal (LP-SS); or a receiver based on an Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) waveform can directly use the existing New Radio (NR) Secondary Synchronization Signal (SSS) as a reference signal.

[0052] The above enhancements are mainly targeted at terminals in the Radio Resource Control (RRC) idle mode or inactive mode. Whether the measurement of terminals in the RRC connected mode also needs to take LP-WUR into account is still undecided.

[0053] This section introduces different architectures (types) of LP-WUR:

[0054] For example, Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a first-type LP-WUR architecture provided by an exemplary embodiment of the present application. As shown in Figure 1, the first-type LP-WUR architecture is an LP-WUR based on radio frequency (RF) envelope detection, which directly converts the RF signal into a baseband (BB) signal through an envelope detector. This receiver does not have a local oscillator (LO) or a phase-locked loop (PLL), which can achieve very low power consumption.

[0055] For example, FIG2 is a schematic diagram of a second architecture LP-WUR provided by an exemplary embodiment of the present application. As shown in FIG2 , the second architecture LP-WUR is an LP-WUR based on an IF envelope detection (Heterodyne architecture with IF envelope detection) heterodyne structure, which is equipped with a local crystal oscillator (LO). The LO can be used to generate a carrier and mix it with the received RF signal to obtain an IF (Intermediate Frequency, IF) signal, and then the IF signal is converted into a baseband signal through an IF envelope detector. The receiver does not require high accuracy for the LO, so it can also reduce power consumption compared to traditional receivers. In addition, a frequency locked loop (FLL) can be used instead of a phase locked loop (PLL) for non-coherent detection. Although it will bring about a larger frequency deviation error, it can also reduce power consumption.

[0056] For example, FIG3 is a schematic diagram of a third LP-WUR architecture provided by an exemplary embodiment of the present application. As shown in FIG3 , the third LP-WUR architecture is a homodyne / zero-IF architecture with baseband envelope detection LP-WUR, which is equipped with a local crystal oscillator (LO), uses the LO to generate a carrier and mixes it with the received RF signal to obtain a baseband signal, and then performs envelope detection on the baseband signal. Selecting a suitable LO and replacing a phase-locked loop (PLL) with a frequency-locked loop (FLL) can achieve energy-saving effects to a certain extent.

[0057] For example, FIG4 is a schematic diagram of a fourth LP-WUR architecture provided by an exemplary embodiment of the present application. As shown in FIG4 , the fourth LP-WUR architecture is an LP-WUR based on a frequency-shift keying (FSK) receiver with parallel binary on-off keying (OOK) receivers and a comparator circuit. The FSK receiver can be implemented, for example, by OOK receivers at two frequency points and a comparator as shown in FIG4 .

[0058] For example, Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of a fifth LP-WUR architecture provided by an exemplary embodiment of the present application. As shown in Figure 5, the fifth LP-WUR architecture is an OFDMA-based signals / channels detection LP-WUR, which may not require a Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) compared to traditional receivers, thereby reducing power consumption.

[0059] Introducing the switch between MR and LP-WUR:

[0060] In some embodiments, the terminal switches between MR and LP-WUR based on set conditions. For example, the MR measurement results and the LP-WUR measurement results are compared with a threshold value to switch between MR measurement and LP-WUR measurement. Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the process of switching receivers provided by an exemplary embodiment of the present application. As shown in Figure 6:

[0061] For offloading from MR to LP-WUR (corresponding to entry conditions):

[0062] The conditions for entering LP-WUR must include at least good serving cell quality, such as being above a certain threshold. It should be noted that the serving cell quality here can be obtained through LP-WUR and / or MR measurements.

[0063] When conditions are met, MR is disabled and only LP-WUR measurements are used to measure the serving cell. Entry into the LP-WUR state is determined based on MR measurements, achieving the same accuracy as traditional Radio Resource Management (RRM) measurements. Therefore, this process is typically triggered accurately without requiring additional enhancements.

[0064] For falling back from LP-WUR to MR (corresponding to exit conditions):

[0065] Leaving LP-WUR requires at least leaving the LP signal coverage area, such as when the serving cell signal quality measured using LP-WUR falls below a certain threshold. Note that the serving cell signal quality here only considers the LP-WUR measurement results.

[0066] Introduce the cell selection / reselection conditions of the terminal:

[0067] For normal terminals (non-RedCap terminals):

[0068] For the same frequency cell that has been detected but not yet reselected, the filtering should enable the terminal to reselection = 0, at T evaluate,NR_Intra The same frequency cell is evaluated to see if it meets the defined reselection criteria, provided that:

[0069] When rangeToBestCell is not configured:

[0070] The cell is at least 3 dB better in frequency range 1 (FR1) or at least 4.5 dB better in frequency range 2 (FR2).

[0071] When configuring rangeToBestCell:

[0072] The cell has the highest number of beams above the threshold absThreshSS-BlocksConsolidation among all detected cells whose cell ranking criterion R value is within the cell ranking criterion R value rangeToBestCell of the highest ranked cell.

[0073] If there are multiple such cells, this cell has the highest rank among them.

[0074] If the current serving cell is among them, the ranking of the cell in FR1 is improved by at least 3dB, or the ranking in FR2 is improved by 4.5dB.

[0075] For RedCap Terminal:

[0076] For the same frequency cell that has been detected but not reselected, the filtering should enable the terminal to evaluate the current T reselection= 0, in Tevaluate, NR_Intra_RedCap, the intra-frequency cell has met the defined reselection criteria, provided that:

[0077] When rangeToBestCell is not configured:

[0078] For a RedCap terminal with 2 receive (Rx) antennas, the cell ranks at least 3dB better in FR1 or 4.5dB better in FR2.

[0079] For RedCap terminals with 1Rx antenna, the cell ranks at least 4dB better in FR1.

[0080] When configuring rangeToBestCell:

[0081] The cell has the highest number of beams above the threshold absThreshSS-BlocksConsolidation among all detected cells whose cell ranking criterion R value is within the cell ranking criterion R value rangeToBestCell of the highest ranked cell.

[0082] If there are multiple such cells, this cell has the highest rank among them.

[0083] If the current serving cell is in the cell of the RedCap terminal with 2Rx antennas, the cell is ranked at least 3dB better in FR1 or 4.5dB better in FR2.

[0084] If the current serving cell is in the cell of the RedCap terminal with 1Rx antenna, the ranking of this cell in FR1 is at least 4dB better.

[0085] Based on the above, we can see that in the measurement of RedCap terminals in RRC idle / inactive state, the cell reselection criteria corresponding to terminals with different Rx antenna configurations are also different. For example, 1Rx is 1dB higher than 2Rx.

[0086] As mentioned above, there are currently many different types of LP-WUR, and the conditions involved and the achievable accuracy when measuring signals for different receivers are also different. If a single RRM measurement indicator / measurement condition is used, it cannot be applied to all types of LP-WUR. The method provided in the embodiment of the present application clarifies the measurement method based on LP-WUR. Since different types of LP-WUR correspond to different performance, corresponding differentiated processing is performed. For the configuration of the threshold value in the conditions for switching LP-WUR and MR, the type of LP-WUR is introduced, so that different receiver types can achieve corresponding different threshold values ​​(margin). In addition, for the threshold value in the cell selection / reselection conditions, the type of LP-WUR is introduced. For the measurement accuracy indicator, the type of LP-WUR is introduced.

[0087] 7 shows a schematic diagram of a system architecture of a communication system 700 provided in one embodiment of the present application. The system architecture may include: a terminal 10, an access network device 20, and a core network device 30.

[0088] The terminal 10 may refer to a UE (User Equipment), an access terminal, a subscriber unit, a subscriber station, a mobile station, a mobile station, a remote station, a remote terminal, a mobile device, a wireless communication device, a user agent, or a user apparatus. Alternatively, the terminal may be a cellular phone, a cordless phone, a SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) phone, a WLL (Wireless Local Loop) station, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), a handheld device with wireless communication capabilities, a computing device or other processing device connected to a wireless modem, an in-vehicle device, a wearable device, a terminal in a 5GS (5th Generation System) or a terminal in a future-evolved PLMN (Public Land Mobile Network), etc., and the embodiments of the present application are not limited thereto. For convenience of description, the above-mentioned devices are collectively referred to as terminals.

[0089] It should be noted that there are usually multiple terminals 10. One or more terminals 10 can be distributed within each cell managed by the access network device 20. Furthermore, one or more terminals 10 can also be distributed outside the cell managed by the access network device 20. Different terminals 10 can communicate with each other based on sidelinks.

[0090] Access network equipment 20 is a device deployed in an access network to provide wireless communication capabilities for terminal 10. Access network equipment 20 may include various forms of macro base stations, micro base stations, relay stations, access points, and the like. In systems employing different wireless access technologies, the names of devices that provide access network equipment functions may vary. For example, in 5G NR systems, they are referred to as gNodeBs or gNBs. As communication technologies evolve, the term "access network equipment" may change. For ease of description, in the embodiments of this application, the aforementioned devices that provide wireless communication capabilities for terminal 10 are collectively referred to as access network equipment. Optionally, a communication relationship can be established between terminal 10 and core network equipment 30 through access network equipment 20. For example, in a Long Term Evolution (LTE) system, access network equipment 20 may be an Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access Network (EUTRAN) or one or more eNodeBs in EUTRAN; in a 5G NR system, access network equipment 20 may be a RAN or one or more gNBs in the RAN.

[0091] The core network equipment 30 primarily provides user connectivity, user management, and service bearering, serving as a bearer network interface to external networks. For example, the core network equipment in a 5G NR system may include devices such as an AMF (Access and Mobility Management Function) entity, a UPF (User Plane Function) entity, and an SMF (Session Management Function) entity. The access network equipment 20 and the core network equipment 30 may be collectively referred to as network equipment.

[0092] In one example, the access network device 20 and the core network device 30 communicate with each other via an air technology, such as the NG interface in a 5G NR system. The access network device 20 and the terminal 10 communicate with each other via an air technology, such as the Uu interface. The terminals 10 communicate with each other via an air technology, such as the PC5 interface.

[0093] FIG8 is a flowchart of a cell measurement method provided by an exemplary embodiment of the present application. The method may be executed by a terminal. The method includes:

[0094] Step 802: According to the measurement result and the threshold value, determine to use at least one of the first receiver and the second receiver to perform cell measurement.

[0095] The measurement result includes at least one of a first measurement result and a second measurement result. The first measurement result is obtained by measuring with a first receiver, and the second measurement result is obtained by measuring with a second receiver. In some embodiments, the first measurement result and the second measurement result are measurement results of a serving cell of the terminal. In some embodiments, the first measurement result and the second measurement result are obtained by measuring a reference signal. In some embodiments, the terminal is in an RRC idle state or an RRC inactive state.

[0096] The power consumption of the first receiver is higher than that of the second receiver, that is, the power consumption measured by the first receiver is higher than the power consumption measured by the second receiver.

[0097] In some embodiments, the first receiver is an MR and the second receiver is an LP-WUR.

[0098] In some embodiments, the threshold value is configured by the network device. In some embodiments, the threshold value is determined based on information configured by the network device. In some embodiments, the threshold value is predefined in a protocol. In some embodiments, the threshold value is determined based on information configured by the network device in combination with information predefined in the protocol.

[0099] In some embodiments, the second measurement result corresponds to multiple threshold values, and the multiple threshold values ​​belong to the above-mentioned threshold values. When determining the receiver used for cell measurement based on the second measurement result, the terminal determines the currently used threshold value from the multiple threshold values ​​and compares it with the second measurement result to determine the receiver used for cell measurement.

[0100] For transfer from the first receiver to the second receiver:

[0101] In some embodiments, the terminal is currently performing cell measurements using a first receiver. In some embodiments, while performing cell measurements using the first receiver, the terminal can also perform cell measurements using a second receiver. In some embodiments, the transfer from the first receiver to the second receiver refers to a switch from performing cell measurements using the first receiver to performing cell measurements only using the second receiver. After the switch, the terminal will shut down the first receiver or put the first receiver into a deep sleep state.

[0102] For situations determined based on the first measurement result:

[0103] In some embodiments, if the first measurement result satisfies the first condition, the terminal determines to use the second receiver for cell measurement and / or disables the first receiver. In this case, the terminal uses only the second receiver for cell measurement. In some embodiments, the first condition can be replaced by / equivalent to a condition for entering measurement using the second receiver. Disabling the first receiver can be replaced by / equivalent to placing the first receiver into a deep sleep state.

[0104] The first condition includes the first measurement result being greater than or equal to a first threshold. Greater than or equal to the first threshold includes at least one of greater than the first threshold, equal to the first threshold, and greater than or equal to the first threshold. In some embodiments, the first threshold is configured by a network device, for example, via a System Information Block (SIB). In some embodiments, the first threshold is predefined in a protocol.

[0105] For the case determined based on the first and second measurement results:

[0106] In some embodiments, if the measurement results meet the first condition, the terminal determines to use the second receiver for cell measurement and / or disables the first receiver. In this case, the terminal uses only the second receiver for cell measurement. In some embodiments, the first condition can be replaced by / equivalent to a condition for entering measurement using the second receiver. Disabling the first receiver can be replaced by / equivalent to placing the first receiver into a deep sleep state.

[0107] The first condition includes at least one of the first measurement result being greater than or equal to a second threshold, and the second measurement result being greater than or equal to a third threshold. The third threshold is one of the aforementioned multiple threshold values. Greater than or equal to the second threshold includes at least one of greater than the second threshold, equal to the second threshold, and greater than or equal to the second threshold. Greater than or equal to the third threshold includes at least one of greater than the third threshold, equal to the third threshold, and greater than or equal to the third threshold.

[0108] For example, the first measurement result and the second measurement result are used to measure the reference signal received power (RSRP). The first measurement result is RSRP_MR, the second measurement result is RSRP_WUR, the second threshold is thr_RSRP_MR, and the third threshold is thr_RSRP_WUR. In the case of judging according to RSRP_MR and RSRP_WUR, if RSRP_MR is greater than thr_RSRP_MR, the terminal enters a state of performing cell measurement based only on LP-WUR. Alternatively, if RSRP_MR is greater than thr_RSRP_MR and RSRP_WUR is greater than thr_RSRP_WUR, that is, when these two conditions are met at the same time, the terminal enters a state of performing cell measurement based only on LP-WUR. Alternatively, if RSRP_MR is greater than thr_RSRP_MR or RSRP_WUR is greater than thr_RSRP_WUR, that is, when one of these two conditions is met, the terminal enters a state where cell measurement is performed only based on LP-WUR. Alternatively, if RSRP_WUR is greater than thr_RSRP_WUR, the terminal enters a state where cell measurement is performed only based on LP-WUR. thr_RSRP_WUR is set for LP-WUR. In some embodiments, the value of thr_RSRP_WUR can be configured separately or adjusted based on thr_RSRP_MR. For details, please refer to the relevant description below.

[0109] In some embodiments, the second threshold is configured by the network device, for example, the network device configures it via a SIB. In some embodiments, the second threshold is predefined in a protocol.

[0110] In some embodiments, the third threshold is determined by the terminal from a plurality of first preset thresholds based on the type of the second receiver, the type of the measured reference signal, and at least one of the receiving modes of the second receiver. In some embodiments, the type of the second receiver includes multiple types of receivers shown in Figures 1 to 5, and may also include other more types, which are not limited in the embodiments of the present application. In some embodiments, the reference signal includes at least one of a traditional synchronization signal (SS) and a low power synchronization signal (LP-SS). In some embodiments, the receiving mode includes at least one of an Es / Iot (indicating signal-to-noise ratio) condition, a number of sampling times of the reference signal, and a synchronization condition of the terminal. The synchronization condition of the terminal refers, for example, to whether the terminal is synchronized with the network device corresponding to the measured cell. In some embodiments, the plurality of first preset thresholds are configured by the network device, for example, the network device is configured through an SIB.

[0111] In some embodiments, the third threshold is determined by the terminal based on the sum of the second preset threshold and the first offset value. In some embodiments, the second preset threshold is configured by the network device, for example, the network device is configured via the SIB. In some embodiments, the second preset threshold is the same as the above-mentioned second threshold. The above-mentioned first offset value is determined by the terminal from multiple first preset offset values ​​based on at least one of the type of the second receiver, the type of the measured reference signal, and the reception mode of the second receiver. In some embodiments, the configuration mode of the multiple first preset offset values ​​includes at least one of the following: network device configuration, for example, the network device is configured via the SIB; protocol predefined; determined by the terminal.

[0112] In some embodiments, the terminal determines a first preset offset value corresponding to the first type second receiver based on the difference in measurement results of the same cell by the first receiver and the second receiver of the first type within a preset time range in the past. For example, if the terminal has used MR and LP-WUR to perform cell measurements over a long period of time, and finds that the measurement results (average measurement results) of the two receivers measuring the same cell basically satisfy RSRP_WUR–RSRP_MR=-3dB, the terminal can set the first preset offset value corresponding to this type of LP-WUR to -3dB.

[0113] For the case of returning from the second receiver to the first receiver:

[0114] In some embodiments, the terminal is currently performing cell measurements exclusively through the second receiver. In some embodiments, returning from the second receiver to the first receiver refers to switching from performing cell measurements exclusively through the second receiver to performing cell measurements through the first receiver. After the switch, the terminal turns on the first receiver or wakes the first receiver from a deep sleep state. In some embodiments, while performing cell measurements through the first receiver, the terminal can also perform cell measurements through the second receiver.

[0115] In some embodiments, if the second measurement result satisfies the second condition, the terminal determines to use the first receiver to perform cell measurement. In some embodiments, the second condition may be replaced by / equivalent to an exit condition for using the second receiver for measurement.

[0116] The second condition includes the second measurement result being less than or equal to a fourth threshold. The fourth threshold is one of the plurality of threshold values. Being less than or equal to the fourth threshold includes at least one of being less than the fourth threshold, being equal to the fourth threshold, and being less than or equal to the fourth threshold.

[0117] In some embodiments, the fourth threshold is determined by the terminal from a plurality of third preset thresholds based on at least one of a type of the second receiver, a type of the measured reference signal, and a reception mode of the second receiver. In some embodiments, the plurality of third preset thresholds are configured by a network device, for example, via a SIB.

[0118] For example, the multiple third preset thresholds configured by the network device can be expressed as {thr1, thr2, thr3, thr4}. The terminal can determine the fourth threshold from the multiple third preset thresholds based on its current situation in multiple situations, and the multiple situations include: situation 1: LP-WUR type 1 + Es / Iot > -6dB; situation 2: LP-WUR type 1 + Es / Iot > -3dB; situation 3: LP-WUR type 2 + Es / Iot > -6dB; situation 4: LP-WUR type 2 + Es / Iot > -3dB.

[0119] In some embodiments, the fourth threshold is determined by the terminal based on the sum of the fourth preset threshold and the second offset value. In some embodiments, the fourth preset threshold is configured by the network device, for example, via the SIB. The second offset value is determined by the terminal from a plurality of second preset offset values ​​based on at least one of the type of the second receiver, the type of the measured reference signal, and the reception mode of the second receiver. In some embodiments, the configuration of the plurality of second preset offset values ​​includes at least one of the following: network device configuration, for example, via the SIB; protocol predefined; or terminal determination.

[0120] For example, the network device configures a threshold value thr (fourth preset threshold) through a certain SIB broadcast message. On this basis, the terminal adjusts it through the offset value {Δ1, Δ2, Δ3} (second preset offset value), and the final threshold value is {thr+Δ1, thr+Δ2, thr+Δ3} (fourth threshold). It should be noted that if the second preset offset value is configured in the same way as the fourth preset threshold, and is broadcast by the network device through the same or different SIB messages, then the effect is the same as directly configuring multiple threshold values ​​(third preset threshold), except for the difference in signaling design. The network device can configure the threshold value thr through the existing SIB and configure the offset value {Δ1, Δ2, Δ3} through the newly added SIB.

[0121] In some embodiments, the terminal determines the second preset offset value corresponding to the first type second receiver based on the difference between the measurement results of the first receiver and the first type second receiver for the same cell within a past preset time period.

[0122] It should be noted that, in addition to the contents described above, the first and second conditions mentioned above may also be superimposed with other conditions, such as the low mobility condition and / or the not-at-cell-edge condition in the related art.

[0123] In some embodiments, when the terminal performs measurements through a second receiver, the measurement time of the second receiver is determined by at least one of the following methods: according to the DRX cycle of the terminal; according to the period of the reference signal measured by the second receiver; according to the measurement window corresponding to the reference signal configured by the network device for the second receiver; or according to the number of sampling times of the reference signal measured by the second receiver.

[0124] For example, while continuing to use the synchronization signal (SS) and the corresponding synchronization signal block (SSB) measurement timing configuration (SMTC) and DRX configuration in the related art, the terminal determines the measurement time of the second receiver based on the DRX cycle. For example, every M1*N1 DRX cycles, the terminal needs to measure the RSRP and reference signal reception quality (RSRQ) results of the serving cell and evaluate whether the S criterion for cell selection is met. The values ​​of M1 and / or N1 in this case may be the same as or different from those in the related art. When LP-WUR measures a new reference signal (such as LP-SS), or even if the SS in the relevant technology is used, but the measurement window is not determined according to the SMTC or DRX configuration in the relevant technology, the terminal determines the measurement time of the second receiver according to the period of the new reference signal, or determines the measurement time of the second receiver according to the period of the measurement window (such as low power SSB measurement timing configuration (LP-SMTC)) configured by the network device for the measurement of the second receiver, or determines the measurement time of the second receiver according to the period of the new DRX (such as low power discontinuous reception (LP-DRX)) configured by the network device for the measurement of the second receiver, or determines the measurement time of the second receiver according to the modified value of M1 and / or N1.

[0125] For cell selection / reselection conditions:

[0126] In some embodiments, the terminal performs at least one of cell selection and cell reselection based on the measurement result difference and a fifth threshold. The measurement result difference is the difference between a third measurement result and a fourth measurement result. The third measurement result is obtained by measuring the terminal's serving cell using the second receiver, and the fourth measurement result is obtained by measuring a neighboring cell of the terminal's serving cell using the second receiver. Based on the measurement result difference and the fifth threshold, the terminal can determine whether to select or reselect to the neighboring cell. In some embodiments, the terminal performing the above process is in an RRC idle state or an RRC inactive state.

[0127] In some embodiments, the fifth threshold is determined from a plurality of fifth preset thresholds based on at least one of a type of the second receiver, a type of the measured reference signal, and a reception mode of the second receiver. In some embodiments, the plurality of fifth preset thresholds are configured by the network device, for example, via a SIB.

[0128] In some embodiments, the fifth threshold is determined by the terminal based on the sum of the sixth preset threshold and the third offset value. In some embodiments, the sixth preset threshold is configured by the network device, for example, via the SIB. The third offset value is determined by the terminal from a plurality of third preset offset values ​​based on at least one of the type of the second receiver, the type of the measured reference signal, and the reception mode of the second receiver. In some embodiments, the configuration of the plurality of third preset offset values ​​includes at least one of the following: network device configuration, for example, via the SIB; protocol predefined; or terminal determination.

[0129] In some embodiments, the terminal can determine the error range of the measurement of the receiver based on the measurement results of the receiver for the same cell within the past preset time range. The terminal can determine the third preset offset value corresponding to the first type second receiver based on the error range of the first type second receiver. In some embodiments, the error range is equivalent to / can be replaced by a fluctuation range or a fuzzy range. For example, the measurement results measured by the first receiver are usually more accurate, and the measurement results for the same cell within the preset time range are basically unchanged (such as -10dB). However, the measurement results of the second receiver have a certain degree of uncertainty. The fluctuation range of the measurement results of the second receiver for the same cell within the preset time range is [-20 to -25dB], then the error range is 5dB. According to the error range, it can be determined that the third preset offset value corresponding to the first type second receiver is 5dB.

[0130] In some embodiments, the neighboring cells of the serving cell of the terminal include at least one of the same-frequency neighboring cells and different-frequency neighboring cells of the serving cell.

[0131] In some embodiments, for the same type of second receiver, or for the same situation (composed of at least one of the type of second receiver, the type of reference signal measured, and the reception mode of the second receiver), the fifth thresholds for the same-frequency neighboring cell and the inter-frequency neighboring cell are the same. For example, both are obtained by adding 3dB to the corresponding threshold value in the related art. In some embodiments, for the same type of second receiver, or for the same situation, the fifth thresholds for the same-frequency neighboring cell and the inter-frequency neighboring cell are different. For example, the same-frequency neighboring cell is obtained by adding 3dB to the corresponding threshold value in the related art, and the inter-frequency neighboring cell is obtained by adding 4dB to the corresponding threshold value in the related art.

[0132] For measurement accuracy / measurement delay:

[0133] In the related art, RRM measurements in the RRC connected state have corresponding accuracy requirements, while most RRM measurements in the RRC idle / inactive state do not report measurement results, so there are no accuracy requirements, except for positioning-related Positioning Reference Signal (PRS) measurements and Early Measurement Report (EMR) measurements. PRS measurements can report measurement results through Small Data Transmission (SDT) or report measurement results after entering the RRC connected state. EMR measurements are measured in advance in the RRC idle / inactive state and the results are reported after entering the RRC connected state.

[0134] In some embodiments, the terminal reports a measurement type measured by the second receiver to the network device. The measurement type is used to determine at least one of a latency requirement and an accuracy requirement for the measurement result of the second receiver, for example, determined by the network device. In some embodiments, the measurement type is equivalent to or replaceable with a measurement condition. In some embodiments, the terminal reporting the measurement type supports at least one of measurement by the second receiver in an RRC connected state and EMR measurement by the second receiver.

[0135] In some embodiments, the measurement type includes at least one of the type of the second receiver, the signal-to-noise ratio (Es / Iot) when the second receiver measures, the number of sampling times when the second receiver measures, and the type of the reference signal measured by the second receiver.

[0136] In some embodiments, the above-mentioned measurement type is carried in the user capabilities reported by the terminal. For example, it is reported to the network device as terminal capabilities, that is, information with the terminal as the granularity (per-UE), and the reported information is applicable to all measurement results of the terminal based on the second receiver. In some embodiments, the above-mentioned measurement type is carried in the additional information of the measurement result of the second receiver reported by the terminal, and the measurement type is reported for the measurement result of the second receiver. For example, when reporting the measurement result, the measurement type of the second receiver is reported to the network device as additional information, that is, information with the measurement result as the granularity (per measurement result), and the reported information is only applicable to the corresponding measurement result. Different measurement results may correspond to different measurement types.

[0137] In some embodiments, for different measurement types of the second receiver, different delay requirements and / or accuracy requirements may be formulated in the protocol. For example, in LP-WUR type 1, the measurement time is calculated according to 3 samples, and when Es / Iot>-3dB, the corresponding measurement accuracy is + / -3dB. In LP-WUR type 2, the measurement time is calculated according to 1 sample, and when Es / Iot>-6dB, the corresponding measurement accuracy is + / -3dB. It should be noted that the above values ​​(including the number of sampling times, Es / Iot, and the values ​​of the accuracy requirements) are all examples, which are only used to illustrate that the measurement time, accuracy requirements, etc. may be different in different situations, and are not intended to limit the embodiments of the present application.

[0138] In summary, the method provided in this embodiment clarifies how to implement cell measurement by a terminal when a low-power secondary receiver is involved, by determining the receiver to use for cell measurement based on measurement results and threshold values. By setting multiple threshold values, the appropriate threshold value can be selected based on the type of secondary receiver to determine the receiver to use for cell measurement, thereby avoiding performance over- or underperformance caused by using the same performance metrics for different types of secondary receivers.

[0139] The method provided in this embodiment also clarifies the implementation of determining the receiver to be used for cell measurement based on the first measurement result by providing a first threshold, thereby clarifying the implementation of cell measurement by the terminal. Providing second and third thresholds also clarifies the implementation of determining the receiver to be used for cell measurement based on the first and second measurement results, thereby clarifying the implementation of cell measurement by the terminal. Providing multiple first preset thresholds enables determining the third threshold for the first condition based on the type of the second receiver, enabling separate threshold settings for receivers with different performance. Providing the second preset threshold and multiple first preset offset values ​​enables determining the third threshold for the first condition based on the type of the second receiver, enabling separate threshold settings for receivers with different performance. Providing multiple third preset thresholds enables determining the fourth threshold for the second condition based on measurement conditions, enabling separate threshold settings for different measurement conditions. Providing a fourth preset threshold and multiple second preset offset values ​​enables determining the fourth threshold for the second condition based on measurement conditions, enabling separate threshold settings for different measurement conditions. The measurement time of the second receiver is determined by configuring the terminal and the reference signal, and the method for determining the measurement time of the second receiver is clarified.

[0140] The method provided in this embodiment further clarifies how a terminal implements cell selection and / or reselection in situations involving low-power second receiver measurements by performing cell selection and / or reselection based on measurement result differences and preset thresholds. By providing multiple fifth preset thresholds, the fifth threshold for cell selection and / or reselection is determined based on the second receiver's measurements, enabling separate setting of cell selection and / or reselection thresholds for different measurement situations. By providing a sixth preset threshold and multiple third preset offset values, the fifth threshold for cell selection and / or reselection is determined based on the second receiver's measurements, enabling separate setting of cell selection and / or reselection thresholds for different measurement situations.

[0141] The method provided in this embodiment also determines the latency and / or accuracy requirements of the second receiver's measurements by reporting the measurement type measured by the second receiver. This clarifies the method for determining requirements for measurement results when using a low-power receiver for measurement. Reporting the measurement type using user capabilities provides a method for reporting the measurement type at the granularity of the terminal. Reporting the measurement type using additional information provides a method for reporting the measurement type at the granularity of the measurement result.

[0142] FIG9 is a flow chart of a threshold configuration method provided by an exemplary embodiment of the present application. The method may be executed by a network device. The method includes:

[0143] Step 902: Configure a threshold value for the terminal.

[0144] The threshold value configured for the terminal is used by the terminal to determine whether to use at least one of the first receiver and the second receiver for cell measurement based on the measurement result and the threshold value. The measurement result includes at least one of the first measurement result and the second measurement result. The first measurement result is obtained by measuring with the first receiver, and the second measurement result is obtained by measuring with the second receiver. The power consumption of the first receiver is higher than that of the second receiver, that is, the power consumption measured by the first receiver is higher than the power consumption measured by the second receiver. In some embodiments, the first receiver is an MR and the second receiver is an LP-WUR.

[0145] In some embodiments, the threshold value configured by the network device to the terminal is used to determine multiple threshold values ​​corresponding to the second measurement result. When determining the receiver used for cell measurement based on the second measurement result, the terminal will determine the currently used threshold value from the multiple threshold values ​​and compare it with the second measurement result to determine the receiver used for cell measurement.

[0146] In some embodiments, the network device configures a first threshold for the terminal, for example, via SIB configuration. The first threshold is used for comparison with the first measurement result, so that the terminal can determine to use the second receiver for cell measurement and / or disable the first receiver.

[0147] In some embodiments, the network device configures the second threshold for the terminal, for example, via a SIB. In some embodiments, the network device configures multiple first preset thresholds for the terminal, for example, via a SIB. In some embodiments, the network device configures the second preset threshold for the terminal, for example, via a SIB. The multiple first preset thresholds are used by the terminal to determine the third threshold based on at least one of the type of the second receiver, the type of the measured reference signal, and the reception mode of the second receiver. The second preset threshold is used by the terminal to determine the third threshold based on the sum of the second preset threshold and a first offset value. The terminal can thus compare the second threshold with the first measurement result and / or the third threshold with the second measurement result, enabling the terminal to determine whether to use the second receiver for cell measurement and / or to disable the first receiver. In some embodiments, the first offset value is determined by the terminal from among the multiple first preset offset values ​​based on at least one of the type of the second receiver, the type of the measured reference signal, and the reception mode of the second receiver. In some embodiments, the multiple first preset offset values ​​are configured in at least one of the following ways: configured by the network device, for example, via a SIB; predefined by the protocol; or determined by the terminal.

[0148] In some embodiments, the network device configures multiple third preset thresholds for the terminal, for example, via a SIB. In some embodiments, the network device configures a fourth preset threshold for the terminal, for example, via a SIB. The multiple third preset thresholds are used by the terminal to determine the fourth threshold based on at least one of the type of the second receiver, the type of the measured reference signal, and the reception mode of the second receiver. The fourth preset threshold is used by the terminal to determine the fourth threshold based on the sum of the fourth preset threshold and a second offset value. The terminal can thus compare the fourth threshold with the second measurement result, enabling the terminal to determine whether to use the first receiver for cell measurement. In some embodiments, the second offset value is determined by the terminal from among multiple second preset offset values ​​based on at least one of the type of the second receiver, the type of the measured reference signal, and the reception mode of the second receiver. In some embodiments, the multiple second preset offset values ​​are configured by the terminal in at least one of the following ways: network device configuration, for example, via a SIB; protocol predefined; or terminal determination.

[0149] It should be noted that the implementation process of the terminal determining the receiver used for cell measurement based on the measurement results and the corresponding threshold can refer to the relevant description in the above embodiment, and the embodiment of the present application will not be repeated here.

[0150] In some embodiments, the network device configures multiple fifth preset thresholds for the terminal, for example, through SIB configuration. The multiple fifth preset thresholds are used by the terminal to determine the fifth threshold based on at least one of the type of the second receiver, the type of the measured reference signal, and the reception mode of the second receiver. In some embodiments, the network device configures a sixth preset threshold for the terminal, for example, through SIB configuration. The sixth preset threshold is used by the terminal to determine the fifth threshold based on the sum of the sixth preset threshold and the third offset value. The terminal can thereby compare the fifth threshold with the measurement result difference, enabling the terminal to perform at least one of cell selection and cell reselection. The measurement result difference is the difference between the third measurement result and the fourth measurement result. The third measurement result is obtained by the second receiver measuring the terminal's serving cell, and the fourth measurement result is obtained by the second receiver measuring a neighboring cell of the terminal's serving cell.

[0151] In some embodiments, the third offset value is determined by the terminal from a plurality of third preset offset values ​​based on at least one of a type of the second receiver, a type of the measured reference signal, and a reception mode of the second receiver. In some embodiments, the plurality of third preset offset values ​​are configured in at least one of the following ways: network device configuration, such as by the network device via a SIB; protocol predefined; or determined by the terminal.

[0152] It should be noted that the implementation process of the terminal performing cell selection and / or reselection based on the measurement result difference and the corresponding threshold can refer to the relevant description in the aforementioned embodiment, and the embodiment of the present application will not be repeated here.

[0153] In some embodiments, the network device also receives a measurement type reported by the terminal for the second receiver measurement. The measurement type is used to determine at least one of a latency requirement and an accuracy requirement for the measurement result of the second receiver measurement, for example, determined by the network device. In some embodiments, the measurement type is equivalent to or replaceable with a measurement condition. In some embodiments, the terminal reporting the measurement type supports at least one of measurement by the second receiver in an RRC connected state and EMR measurement by the second receiver.

[0154] In some embodiments, the measurement type includes at least one of the type of the second receiver, the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) during measurement by the second receiver, the number of sampling times during measurement by the second receiver, and the type of reference signal measured by the second receiver. In some embodiments, the measurement type is included in user capabilities reported by the terminal. In some embodiments, the measurement type is included in additional information of the measurement result of the second receiver reported by the terminal, and the measurement type is reported for the measurement result of the second receiver.

[0155] In summary, the method provided in this embodiment, by configuring threshold values ​​for a terminal, clarifies how to implement cell measurement by the terminal in the case of a low-power secondary receiver. By setting multiple threshold values, the appropriate threshold value can be selected based on the type of secondary receiver to determine the receiver to use for cell measurement, thereby avoiding performance over- or underperformance caused by using the same performance metrics for different types of secondary receivers.

[0156] The method provided in this embodiment also clarifies the implementation method for determining the receiver to be used for cell measurement based on the first measurement result by configuring a first threshold, thereby clarifying the implementation method for cell measurement by the terminal. The second and third thresholds are also configured to clarify the implementation method for determining the receiver to be used for cell measurement based on the first and second measurement results, thereby clarifying the implementation method for cell measurement by the terminal. By configuring multiple first preset thresholds, the third threshold for the first condition is determined based on the type of the second receiver, enabling separate threshold settings for receivers with different performance. By configuring the second preset threshold and multiple first preset offset values, the third threshold for the first condition is determined based on the type of the second receiver, enabling separate threshold settings for receivers with different performance. By configuring multiple third preset thresholds, the fourth threshold for the second condition is determined based on the measurement situation, enabling separate threshold settings for different measurement situations. By configuring the fourth preset threshold and multiple second preset offset values, the fourth threshold for the second condition is determined based on the measurement situation, enabling separate threshold settings for different measurement situations.

[0157] The method provided in this embodiment also clarifies the implementation method of cell selection and / or reselection of the terminal in the case of low-power second receiver measurement, by performing cell selection and / or reselection based on the measurement result difference and configuring the threshold. By configuring multiple fifth preset thresholds, the fifth threshold for cell selection and / or reselection is determined based on the measurement situation of the second receiver, and the threshold for cell selection and / or reselection is set separately for different measurement situations. By configuring the sixth preset threshold and multiple third preset offset values, the fifth threshold for cell selection and / or reselection is determined based on the measurement situation of the second receiver, and the threshold for cell selection and / or reselection is set separately for different measurement situations.

[0158] The method provided in this embodiment also determines the latency and / or accuracy requirements of the second receiver's measurements by receiving and reporting the measurement type measured by the second receiver. This clarifies the method for determining requirements for measurement results when using a low-power receiver for measurement. Reporting the measurement type through user capabilities provides a method for reporting the measurement type at the granularity of the terminal. Reporting the measurement type through additional information provides a method for reporting the measurement type at the granularity of the measurement result.

[0159] The method provided by the present application: (1) clarifies the first condition for entering the cell measurement through the low-power second receiver and the second condition for exiting the cell measurement through the low-power second receiver. In addition, since the second condition is determined based on the measurement result of the second receiver, and the measurement results (performance) of different types of second receivers vary greatly, different conditions (threshold values) are introduced to ensure that the terminal can promptly fall back to the accurate measurement state through the higher-power first receiver; (2) when the low-power second receiver supports measuring the serving cell and the neighboring cell, and the measurement result of the second receiver can be used for cell selection and / or reselection, the threshold value in the cell selection / reselection condition is adjusted based on the type of the second receiver; (3) when considering the accuracy requirement and / or delay requirement of the low-power second receiver measurement, by formulating the accuracy requirement and / or delay requirement of multiple groups of measurements, combined with the measurement type of the reported second receiver measurement, the corresponding accuracy requirement and / or delay requirement of the second receiver measurement can be determined.

[0160] Regarding the above part (1):

[0161] FIG10 is a flow chart of a cell measurement method provided by an exemplary embodiment of the present application. The method can be used in the system shown in FIG7. The method includes:

[0162] Step 1002: The network device configures a threshold value for the terminal.

[0163] The threshold value configured for the terminal is used by the terminal to determine, based on the measurement result and the threshold value, whether to use at least one of the first receiver and the second receiver for cell measurement. The measurement result includes at least one of a first measurement result and a second measurement result. The first measurement result is obtained by measurement using the first receiver, and the second measurement result is obtained by measurement using the second receiver. In some embodiments, the first measurement result and the second measurement result are measurement results of a serving cell of the terminal. In some embodiments, the first measurement result and the second measurement result are obtained by measuring a reference signal. In some embodiments, the terminal is in an RRC idle state or an RRC inactive state.

[0164] The power consumption of the first receiver is higher than that of the second receiver, that is, the power consumption measured by the first receiver is higher than the power consumption measured by the second receiver. In some embodiments, the first receiver is an MR and the second receiver is an LP-WUR.

[0165] In some embodiments, the second measurement result corresponds to multiple threshold values, and the multiple threshold values ​​are determined based on threshold values ​​configured for the terminal. When determining a receiver to use for cell measurement based on the second measurement result, the terminal determines a currently used threshold value from the multiple threshold values ​​and compares it with the second measurement result to thereby determine the receiver to use for cell measurement.

[0166] Step 1004: The terminal determines to use at least one of the first receiver and the second receiver to perform cell measurement based on the measurement result and the threshold value.

[0167] For transfer from the first receiver to the second receiver:

[0168] In some embodiments, the terminal is currently performing cell measurements using a first receiver. In some embodiments, while performing cell measurements using the first receiver, the terminal can also perform cell measurements using a second receiver. In some embodiments, the transfer from the first receiver to the second receiver refers to a switch from performing cell measurements using the first receiver to performing cell measurements only using the second receiver. After the switch, the terminal will shut down the first receiver or put the first receiver into a deep sleep state.

[0169] For situations determined based on the first measurement result:

[0170] In some embodiments, if the first measurement result satisfies the first condition, the terminal determines to use the second receiver for cell measurement and / or disables the first receiver. In this case, the terminal uses only the second receiver for cell measurement. In some embodiments, the first condition can be replaced by / equivalent to a condition for entering measurement using the second receiver. Disabling the first receiver can be replaced by / equivalent to placing the first receiver into a deep sleep state.

[0171] The first condition includes the first measurement result being greater than or equal to a first threshold. Greater than or equal to the first threshold includes at least one of greater than the first threshold, equal to the first threshold, and greater than or equal to the first threshold. In some embodiments, the first threshold is configured by the network device, for example, via a SIB. In some embodiments, the first threshold is predefined in a protocol.

[0172] For the case determined based on the first and second measurement results:

[0173] In some embodiments, if the measurement results meet the first condition, the terminal determines to use the second receiver for cell measurement and / or disables the first receiver. In this case, the terminal uses only the second receiver for cell measurement. In some embodiments, the first condition can be replaced by / equivalent to a condition for entering measurement using the second receiver. Disabling the first receiver can be replaced by / equivalent to placing the first receiver into a deep sleep state.

[0174] The first condition includes at least one of the first measurement result being greater than or equal to a second threshold, and the second measurement result being greater than or equal to a third threshold. The third threshold is one of the aforementioned multiple threshold values. Greater than or equal to the second threshold includes at least one of greater than the second threshold, equal to the second threshold, and greater than or equal to the second threshold. Greater than or equal to the third threshold includes at least one of greater than the third threshold, equal to the third threshold, and greater than or equal to the third threshold.

[0175] In some embodiments, the second threshold is configured by the network device, for example, the network device configures it via a SIB. In some embodiments, the second threshold is predefined in a protocol.

[0176] In some embodiments, the third threshold is determined by the terminal from a plurality of first preset thresholds based on the type of the second receiver, the type of the measured reference signal, and at least one of the receiving modes of the second receiver. In some embodiments, the type of the second receiver includes multiple types of receivers shown in Figures 1 to 5, and may also include other more types, which are not limited in the embodiments of the present application. In some embodiments, the reference signal includes at least one of a traditional synchronization signal (SS) and a low power synchronization signal (LP-SS). In some embodiments, the receiving mode includes at least one of an Es / Iot (indicating signal-to-noise ratio) condition, a number of sampling times of the reference signal, and a synchronization condition of the terminal. The synchronization condition of the terminal refers, for example, to whether the terminal is synchronized with the network device corresponding to the measured cell. In some embodiments, the plurality of first preset thresholds are configured by the network device, for example, the network device is configured through an SIB.

[0177] In some embodiments, the third threshold is determined by the terminal based on the sum of the second preset threshold and the first offset value. In some embodiments, the second preset threshold is configured by the network device, for example, the network device is configured via the SIB. In some embodiments, the second preset threshold is the same as the above-mentioned second threshold. The above-mentioned first offset value is determined by the terminal from multiple first preset offset values ​​based on at least one of the type of the second receiver, the type of the measured reference signal, and the reception mode of the second receiver. In some embodiments, the configuration mode of the multiple first preset offset values ​​includes at least one of the following: network device configuration, for example, the network device is configured via the SIB; protocol predefined; determined by the terminal.

[0178] In some embodiments, the terminal determines a first preset offset value corresponding to the first type second receiver based on a difference in measurement results of the first receiver and the first type second receiver for the same cell within a past preset time period.

[0179] For the case of returning from the second receiver to the first receiver:

[0180] In some embodiments, the terminal is currently performing cell measurements exclusively through the second receiver. In some embodiments, returning from the second receiver to the first receiver refers to switching from performing cell measurements exclusively through the second receiver to performing cell measurements through the first receiver. After the switch, the terminal turns on the first receiver or wakes the first receiver from a deep sleep state. In some embodiments, while performing cell measurements through the first receiver, the terminal can also perform cell measurements through the second receiver.

[0181] In some embodiments, if the second measurement result satisfies the second condition, the terminal determines to use the first receiver to perform cell measurement. In some embodiments, the second condition may be replaced by / equivalent to an exit condition for using the second receiver for measurement.

[0182] The second condition includes the second measurement result being less than or equal to a fourth threshold. The fourth threshold is one of the plurality of threshold values. Being less than or equal to the fourth threshold includes at least one of being less than the fourth threshold, being equal to the fourth threshold, and being less than or equal to the fourth threshold.

[0183] In some embodiments, the fourth threshold is determined by the terminal from a plurality of third preset thresholds based on at least one of a type of the second receiver, a type of the measured reference signal, and a reception mode of the second receiver. In some embodiments, the plurality of third preset thresholds are configured by a network device, for example, via a SIB.

[0184] In some embodiments, the fourth threshold is determined by the terminal based on the sum of the fourth preset threshold and the second offset value. In some embodiments, the fourth preset threshold is configured by the network device, for example, via the SIB. The second offset value is determined by the terminal from a plurality of second preset offset values ​​based on at least one of the type of the second receiver, the type of the measured reference signal, and the reception mode of the second receiver. In some embodiments, the configuration of the plurality of second preset offset values ​​includes at least one of the following: network device configuration, for example, via the SIB; protocol predefined; or terminal determination.

[0185] In some embodiments, the terminal determines the second preset offset value corresponding to the first type second receiver based on the difference between the measurement results of the first receiver and the first type second receiver for the same cell within a past preset time period.

[0186] In some embodiments, when the terminal performs measurements through a second receiver, the measurement time of the second receiver is determined by at least one of the following methods: according to the DRX cycle of the terminal; according to the period of the reference signal measured by the second receiver; according to the measurement window corresponding to the reference signal configured by the network device for the second receiver; or according to the number of sampling times of the reference signal measured by the second receiver.

[0187] In this embodiment, step 1002 and step 1004 are optional. In different embodiments, one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced.

[0188] Step 1002 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, such as being implemented as a threshold configuration method on a network device side. Step 1004 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, such as being implemented as a cell measurement method on a terminal side.

[0189] In summary, the method provided in this embodiment clarifies how to implement cell measurement by a terminal when a low-power secondary receiver is involved, by determining the receiver to use for cell measurement based on measurement results and threshold values. By setting multiple threshold values, the appropriate threshold value can be selected based on the type of secondary receiver to determine the receiver to use for cell measurement, thereby avoiding performance over- or underperformance caused by using the same performance metrics for different types of secondary receivers.

[0190] The method provided in this embodiment also clarifies the implementation of determining the receiver to be used for cell measurement based on the first measurement result by providing a first threshold, thereby clarifying the implementation of cell measurement by the terminal. Providing second and third thresholds also clarifies the implementation of determining the receiver to be used for cell measurement based on the first and second measurement results, thereby clarifying the implementation of cell measurement by the terminal. Providing multiple first preset thresholds enables determining the third threshold for the first condition based on the type of the second receiver, enabling separate threshold settings for receivers with different performance. Providing the second preset threshold and multiple first preset offset values ​​enables determining the third threshold for the first condition based on the type of the second receiver, enabling separate threshold settings for receivers with different performance. Providing multiple third preset thresholds enables determining the fourth threshold for the second condition based on measurement conditions, enabling separate threshold settings for different measurement conditions. Providing a fourth preset threshold and multiple second preset offset values ​​enables determining the fourth threshold for the second condition based on measurement conditions, enabling separate threshold settings for different measurement conditions. The measurement time of the second receiver is determined by configuring the terminal and the reference signal, and the method for determining the measurement time of the second receiver is clarified.

[0191] Regarding the above part (2):

[0192] FIG11 is a flow chart of a cell selection method provided by an exemplary embodiment of the present application. The method can be used in the system shown in FIG7. The method includes:

[0193] Step 1102: The network device configures a preset threshold for the terminal.

[0194] In some embodiments, the network device configures multiple fifth preset thresholds for the terminal, wherein the multiple fifth preset thresholds are used by the terminal to determine the fifth threshold according to at least one of the type of the second receiver, the type of the measured reference signal, and the receiving mode of the second receiver.

[0195] In some embodiments, the network device configures a sixth preset threshold for the terminal. The sixth preset threshold is used by the terminal to determine the fifth threshold based on the sum of the sixth preset threshold and a third offset value, where the third offset value is determined by the terminal from a plurality of third preset offset values ​​based on at least one of a type of the second receiver, a type of a measured reference signal, and a reception mode of the second receiver.

[0196] Step 1104: The terminal performs at least one of cell selection and cell reselection according to the measurement result difference and a preset threshold.

[0197] In some embodiments, the terminal performs at least one of cell selection and cell reselection based on the measurement result difference and a fifth threshold. The measurement result difference is the difference between a third measurement result and a fourth measurement result. The third measurement result is obtained by measuring the terminal's serving cell using the second receiver, and the fourth measurement result is obtained by measuring a neighboring cell of the terminal's serving cell using the second receiver. Based on the measurement result difference and the fifth threshold, the terminal can determine whether to select or reselect to the neighboring cell. In some embodiments, the terminal performing the above process is in an RRC idle state or an RRC inactive state.

[0198] In some embodiments, the fifth threshold is determined from a plurality of fifth preset thresholds based on at least one of the type of the second receiver, the type of the measured reference signal, and the reception mode of the second receiver. In some embodiments, the plurality of fifth preset thresholds are configured by the network device, for example, the network device is configured via a SIB. In some embodiments, the reference signal includes a synchronization signal (SS). In some embodiments, the reception mode includes at least one of an Es / Iot (indicating a signal-to-noise ratio) condition, a number of sampling times of the reference signal, and a synchronization condition of the terminal. The synchronization condition of the terminal refers, for example, to whether the terminal is synchronized with the network device corresponding to the measured cell.

[0199] In some embodiments, the fifth threshold is determined by the terminal based on the sum of the sixth preset threshold and the third offset value. In some embodiments, the sixth preset threshold is configured by the network device, for example, via the SIB. The third offset value is determined by the terminal from a plurality of third preset offset values ​​based on at least one of the type of the second receiver, the type of the measured reference signal, and the reception mode of the second receiver. In some embodiments, the configuration of the plurality of third preset offset values ​​includes at least one of the following: network device configuration, for example, via the SIB; protocol predefined; or terminal determination.

[0200] In some embodiments, the terminal may determine an error range for measurements of the receiver based on the measurement results of the receiver for the same cell within a preset time period. The terminal may determine a third preset offset value corresponding to the second receiver of the first type based on the error range of the second receiver of the first type.

[0201] In some embodiments, the neighboring cells of the serving cell of the terminal include at least one of the same-frequency neighboring cells and different-frequency neighboring cells of the serving cell.

[0202] In some embodiments, for measurements made by a second receiver of the same type, or in the same situation (comprised of at least one of the type of second receiver, the type of reference signal measured, and the reception mode of the second receiver), the fifth threshold for the same frequency neighbor cell and the inter-frequency neighbor cell is the same. In some embodiments, for measurements made by a second receiver of the same type, or in the same situation, the fifth threshold for the same frequency neighbor cell and the inter-frequency neighbor cell is different.

[0203] In this embodiment, step 1102 and step 1104 are optional. In different embodiments, one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced.

[0204] Step 1102 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, such as being implemented as a threshold configuration method on the network device side. Step 1104 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, such as being implemented as a cell selection method or cell reselection method on the terminal side.

[0205] In summary, the method provided in this embodiment clarifies how a terminal implements cell selection and / or reselection in situations involving low-power second receiver measurements by performing cell selection and / or reselection based on measurement result differences and preset thresholds. By presetting thresholds, appropriate thresholds can be selected based on the measurement situation for cell selection and / or reselection, thereby avoiding over- or under-performance caused by using the same performance metric for different measurement situations.

[0206] The method provided in this embodiment further provides multiple fifth preset thresholds, thereby enabling determination of the fifth threshold for cell selection and / or reselection based on the measurement results of the second receiver, thereby enabling separate setting of cell selection and / or reselection thresholds for different measurement conditions. Providing a sixth preset threshold and multiple third preset offset values ​​also enables determination of the fifth threshold for cell selection and / or reselection based on the measurement results of the second receiver, thereby enabling separate setting of cell selection and / or reselection thresholds for different measurement conditions.

[0207] Regarding the above part (3):

[0208] FIG12 is a flow chart of a reporting method provided by an exemplary embodiment of the present application. The method can be used in the system shown in FIG7. The method includes:

[0209] Step 1202: The terminal reports the measurement type measured by the second receiver to the network device.

[0210] This measurement type is used to determine at least one of a latency requirement and an accuracy requirement for a measurement result measured by the second receiver, for example, determined by a network device. In some embodiments, this measurement type is equivalent to or replaceable with a measurement condition. In some embodiments, the terminal reporting this measurement type supports at least one of measurement by the second receiver in an RRC connected state and EMR measurement by the second receiver.

[0211] In some embodiments, the measurement type includes at least one of the type of the second receiver, the signal-to-noise ratio (Es / Iot) when the second receiver measures, the number of sampling times when the second receiver measures, and the type of the reference signal measured by the second receiver.

[0212] In some embodiments, the above-mentioned measurement type is carried in the user capabilities reported by the terminal. For example, it is reported to the network device as terminal capabilities, that is, information with the terminal as the granularity (per-UE), and the reported information is applicable to all measurement results of the terminal based on the second receiver. In some embodiments, the above-mentioned measurement type is carried in the additional information of the measurement result of the second receiver reported by the terminal, and the measurement type is reported for the measurement result of the second receiver. For example, when reporting the measurement result, the measurement type of the second receiver is reported to the network device as additional information, that is, information with the measurement result as the granularity (per measurement result). The reported information is only applicable to the corresponding measurement result, and different measurement results may correspond to different measurement types.

[0213] In some embodiments, for different measurement types of the second receiver, different delay requirements and / or accuracy requirements may be formulated in the protocol. For example, in LP-WUR type 1, the measurement time is calculated according to 3 samples, and when Es / Iot>-3dB, the corresponding measurement accuracy is + / -3dB. In LP-WUR type 2, the measurement time is calculated according to 1 sample, and when Es / Iot>-6dB, the corresponding measurement accuracy is + / -3dB. It should be noted that the above values ​​(including the number of sampling times, Es / Iot, and the values ​​of the accuracy requirements) are all examples, which are only used to illustrate that the measurement time, accuracy requirements, etc. may be different in different situations, and are not intended to limit the embodiments of the present application.

[0214] In summary, the method provided in this embodiment can determine the delay requirement and / or accuracy requirement of the second receiver's measurement by reporting the measurement type of the second receiver. This clarifies the method for determining the requirements for measurement results when using a low-power receiver for measurement.

[0215] The method provided in this embodiment also reports the measurement type by user capability, providing a method for reporting the measurement type at the granularity of the terminal. The method also reports the measurement type by additional information, providing a method for reporting the measurement type at the granularity of the measurement result.

[0216] It should be noted that the order of the method steps provided in the embodiments of the present application can be appropriately adjusted, the steps can also be increased or decreased accordingly according to the circumstances, and different steps can be freely combined to form new embodiments. Any person skilled in the art who is familiar with the present invention can easily think of the method of variation within the technical scope disclosed in this application, and should be included in the protection scope of this application, so it will not be repeated here. In addition, the order of the above-mentioned different situations does not have a preferred meaning, but is only for the convenience of expression.

[0217] Figure 13 is a block diagram of a cell measurement device provided by an exemplary embodiment of the present application. The device can be implemented as a terminal, or as part of a terminal, through software or hardware, or a combination of both. The device includes at least some of the following modules: a determination module 1301, a processing module 1302, and a sending module 1303.

[0218] The determination module 1301 is configured to determine, based on the measurement result and the threshold value, whether to use at least one of the first receiver and the second receiver to perform cell measurement.

[0219] The measurement result includes at least one of a first measurement result and a second measurement result. The first measurement result is obtained by measuring with a first receiver, and the second measurement result is obtained by measuring with a second receiver. In some embodiments, the first measurement result and the second measurement result are measurement results of a serving cell of the device. In some embodiments, the first measurement result and the second measurement result are obtained by measuring a reference signal. In some embodiments, the device is in an RRC idle state or an RRC inactive state.

[0220] The power consumption of the first receiver is higher than that of the second receiver, that is, the power consumption measured by the first receiver is higher than the power consumption measured by the second receiver. In some embodiments, the first receiver is an MR and the second receiver is an LP-WUR.

[0221] In some embodiments, the threshold value is configured by the network device. In some embodiments, the threshold value is determined based on information configured by the network device. In some embodiments, the threshold value is predefined in a protocol. In some embodiments, the threshold value is determined based on information configured by the network device in combination with information predefined in the protocol.

[0222] In some embodiments, the second measurement result corresponds to multiple threshold values, and the multiple threshold values ​​are the above-mentioned threshold values. When determining the receiver to be used for cell measurement based on the second measurement result, the device determines the currently used threshold value from the multiple threshold values ​​and compares it with the second measurement result to determine the receiver to be used for cell measurement.

[0223] For transfer from the first receiver to the second receiver:

[0224] In some embodiments, the device is currently performing cell measurements using a first receiver. In some embodiments, while performing cell measurements using the first receiver, the device can also perform cell measurements using a second receiver. In some embodiments, the transition from the first receiver to the second receiver refers to a switch from performing cell measurements using the first receiver to performing cell measurements only using the second receiver. After the switch, the device shuts down the first receiver or places the first receiver into a deep sleep state.

[0225] For situations determined based on the first measurement result:

[0226] In some embodiments, determination module 1301 is configured to determine, if the first measurement result satisfies a first condition, whether to use a second receiver for cell measurement and / or to disable the first receiver. In this case, the apparatus uses only the second receiver for cell measurement. In some embodiments, the first condition may be replaced by / equivalent to a condition for entering measurement using the second receiver. Disabling the first receiver may be replaced by / equivalent to placing the first receiver into a deep sleep state.

[0227] The first condition includes the first measurement result being greater than or equal to a first threshold. Greater than or equal to the first threshold includes at least one of greater than the first threshold, equal to the first threshold, and greater than or equal to the first threshold. In some embodiments, the first threshold is configured by the network device, for example, via a SIB. In some embodiments, the first threshold is predefined in a protocol.

[0228] For the case determined based on the first and second measurement results:

[0229] In some embodiments, determination module 1301 is configured to determine, if the measurement result satisfies a first condition, whether to use the second receiver for cell measurement and / or to disable the first receiver. In this case, the apparatus uses only the second receiver for cell measurement. In some embodiments, the first condition may be replaced by / equivalent to a condition for entering measurement using the second receiver. Disabling the first receiver may be replaced by / equivalent to placing the first receiver into a deep sleep state.

[0230] The first condition includes at least one of the first measurement result being greater than or equal to a second threshold, and the second measurement result being greater than or equal to a third threshold. The third threshold is one of the aforementioned multiple threshold values. Greater than or equal to the second threshold includes at least one of greater than the second threshold, equal to the second threshold, and greater than or equal to the second threshold. Greater than or equal to the third threshold includes at least one of greater than the third threshold, equal to the third threshold, and greater than or equal to the third threshold.

[0231] In some embodiments, the second threshold is configured by the network device, for example, the network device configures it via a SIB. In some embodiments, the second threshold is predefined in a protocol.

[0232] In some embodiments, the third threshold is determined by the apparatus from among multiple first preset thresholds based on at least one of the type of the second receiver, the type of the measured reference signal, and the reception mode of the second receiver. In some embodiments, the type of the second receiver includes multiple types of receivers shown in Figures 1 to 5, and may also include other types, which are not limited in this embodiment of the present application. In some embodiments, the multiple first preset thresholds are configured by the network device, for example, by the network device via a SIB.

[0233] In some embodiments, the third threshold is determined by the device based on the sum of the second preset threshold and the first offset value. In some embodiments, the second preset threshold is configured by the network device, for example, the network device is configured via the SIB. In some embodiments, the second preset threshold is the same as the above-mentioned second threshold. The above-mentioned first offset value is determined by the device from multiple first preset offset values ​​based on at least one of the type of the second receiver, the type of the measured reference signal, and the reception method of the second receiver. In some embodiments, the configuration method of the multiple first preset offset values ​​includes at least one of the following: network device configuration, for example, the network device is configured via the SIB; protocol predefined; determined by the device.

[0234] In some embodiments, the device determines a first preset offset value corresponding to the first type second receiver based on a difference in measurement results of the same cell by the first receiver and the second receiver of the first type within a preset time range in the past. For example, if the device has used MR and LP-WUR to perform cell measurements over a long period of time and finds that the measurement results (average measurement results) of the same cell measured by the two receivers substantially satisfy RSRP_WUR–RSRP_MR=-3dB, the device may set the first preset offset value corresponding to the LP-WUR of that type to -3dB.

[0235] For the case of returning from the second receiver to the first receiver:

[0236] In some embodiments, the device is currently performing cell measurements exclusively through the second receiver. In some embodiments, returning from the second receiver to the first receiver refers to switching from performing cell measurements exclusively through the second receiver to performing cell measurements through the first receiver. After the switch, the device turns on the first receiver or wakes the first receiver from a deep sleep state. In some embodiments, while performing cell measurements through the first receiver, the device can also perform cell measurements through the second receiver.

[0237] In some embodiments, the determining module 1301 is configured to determine whether to use the first receiver to perform cell measurement if the second measurement result satisfies a second condition. In some embodiments, the second condition may be replaced by / equivalent to an exit condition for using the second receiver for measurement.

[0238] The second condition includes the second measurement result being less than or equal to a fourth threshold. The fourth threshold is one of the plurality of threshold values. Being less than or equal to the fourth threshold includes at least one of being less than the fourth threshold, being equal to the fourth threshold, and being less than or equal to the fourth threshold.

[0239] In some embodiments, the fourth threshold is determined by the apparatus from a plurality of third preset thresholds based on at least one of a type of the second receiver, a type of the measured reference signal, and a reception mode of the second receiver. In some embodiments, the plurality of third preset thresholds are configured by the network device, for example, via a SIB.

[0240] In some embodiments, the fourth threshold is determined by the apparatus based on the sum of the fourth preset threshold and the second offset value. In some embodiments, the fourth preset threshold is configured by the network device, for example, via the SIB. The second offset value is determined by the apparatus from a plurality of second preset offset values ​​based on at least one of the type of the second receiver, the type of the measured reference signal, and the reception mode of the second receiver. In some embodiments, the configuration of the plurality of second preset offset values ​​includes at least one of the following: network device configuration, for example, via the SIB; protocol predefined; or apparatus determination.

[0241] In some embodiments, the device determines a second preset offset value corresponding to the first type second receiver based on a difference in measurement results of the first receiver and the first type second receiver for the same cell within a past preset time period.

[0242] It should be noted that, in addition to the contents described above, the first and second conditions mentioned above may also be superimposed with other conditions, such as the low mobility condition and / or the not-at-cell-edge condition in the related art.

[0243] In some embodiments, for the device to perform measurements through a second receiver, the measurement time of the second receiver is determined by at least one of the following methods: determined according to the DRX cycle of the device; determined according to the period of the reference signal measured by the second receiver; determined according to the measurement window corresponding to the reference signal configured by the network device for the second receiver; determined according to the number of sampling times of the reference signal measured by the second receiver.

[0244] For cell selection / reselection conditions:

[0245] In some embodiments, processing module 1302 is configured to perform at least one of cell selection and cell reselection based on the measurement result difference and a fifth threshold. The measurement result difference is the difference between a third measurement result and a fourth measurement result, where the third measurement result is obtained by measuring the device's serving cell using a second receiver, and the fourth measurement result is obtained by measuring a neighboring cell of the device's serving cell using the second receiver. Based on the measurement result difference and the fifth threshold, the device may determine whether to select or reselect to the neighboring cell. In some embodiments, the device performing the above process is in an RRC idle state or an RRC inactive state.

[0246] In some embodiments, the fifth threshold is determined from a plurality of fifth preset thresholds based on at least one of a type of the second receiver, a type of the measured reference signal, and a reception mode of the second receiver. In some embodiments, the plurality of fifth preset thresholds are configured by the network device, for example, via a SIB.

[0247] In some embodiments, the fifth threshold is determined by the apparatus based on the sum of the sixth preset threshold and the third offset value. In some embodiments, the sixth preset threshold is configured by the network device, for example, via the SIB. The third offset value is determined by the apparatus from a plurality of third preset offset values ​​based on at least one of the type of the second receiver, the type of the measured reference signal, and the reception mode of the second receiver. In some embodiments, the configuration of the plurality of third preset offset values ​​includes at least one of the following: network device configuration, for example, via the SIB; protocol predefined; or apparatus determination.

[0248] In some embodiments, the device may determine an error range for measurements of the receiver based on the measurement results of the receiver for the same cell within a preset time period. A third preset offset value corresponding to the first type second receiver may be determined based on the error range of the first type second receiver.

[0249] In some embodiments, the neighboring cells of the serving cell of the device include at least one of the same-frequency neighboring cells and different-frequency neighboring cells of the serving cell.

[0250] In some embodiments, for the same type of second receiver, or for the same situation (composed of at least one of the type of second receiver, the type of reference signal measured, and the reception mode of the second receiver), the fifth thresholds for the same-frequency neighboring cell and the inter-frequency neighboring cell are the same. For example, both are obtained by adding 3dB to the corresponding threshold value in the related art. In some embodiments, for the same type of second receiver, or for the same situation, the fifth thresholds for the same-frequency neighboring cell and the inter-frequency neighboring cell are different. For example, the same-frequency neighboring cell is obtained by adding 3dB to the corresponding threshold value in the related art, and the inter-frequency neighboring cell is obtained by adding 4dB to the corresponding threshold value in the related art.

[0251] For measurement accuracy / measurement delay:

[0252] In some embodiments, the sending module 1303 is configured to report a measurement type measured by the second receiver to the network device. The measurement type is used to determine at least one of a latency requirement and an accuracy requirement for the measurement result of the second receiver, for example, determined by the network device. In some embodiments, the measurement type is equivalent to or replaceable with a measurement condition. In some embodiments, the apparatus for reporting the measurement type supports at least one of measurement by the second receiver in an RRC connected state and EMR measurement by the second receiver.

[0253] In some embodiments, the measurement type includes at least one of the type of the second receiver, the signal-to-noise ratio (Es / Iot) when the second receiver measures, the number of sampling times when the second receiver measures, and the type of the reference signal measured by the second receiver.

[0254] In some embodiments, the measurement type is carried in user capabilities reported by the device. In some embodiments, the measurement type is carried in additional information of the measurement result of the second receiver reported by the device, and the measurement type is reported for the measurement result of the second receiver.

[0255] In some embodiments, for different measurement types of the second receiver, corresponding different delay requirements and / or accuracy requirements may be formulated in the protocol.

[0256] In some embodiments, the apparatus provided by the embodiments of the present application includes a determination module 1301, which supports the execution of all determination-related steps performed by the terminal in the above-mentioned various embodiments.

[0257] In some embodiments, the apparatus provided by the embodiments of the present application includes multiple determination modules 1301, and the multiple determination modules 1301 respectively support the execution of some of the determination-related steps performed by the terminal in each of the above embodiments.

[0258] In some embodiments, the steps performed by different determination modules 1301 are completely identical, partially identical, or completely different.

[0259] In some embodiments, the apparatus provided by the embodiments of the present application includes a processing module 1302, which supports the execution of all processing-related steps performed by the terminal in the above-mentioned various embodiments.

[0260] In some embodiments, the apparatus provided by the embodiments of the present application includes multiple processing modules 1302, and the multiple processing modules 1302 respectively support the execution of steps related to part of the processing performed by the terminal in each of the above embodiments.

[0261] In some embodiments, the steps performed by different processing modules 1302 are completely the same, partially the same, or completely different.

[0262] In some embodiments, the apparatus provided by the embodiments of the present application includes a sending module 1303, which supports executing all the sending-related steps performed by the terminal in the above-mentioned embodiments.

[0263] In some embodiments, the apparatus provided by the embodiments of the present application includes multiple sending modules 1303, and the multiple sending modules 1303 respectively support the execution of some of the sending-related steps performed by the terminal in each of the above embodiments.

[0264] In some embodiments, the steps performed by different sending modules 1303 are completely the same, partially the same, or completely different.

[0265] In summary, the apparatus provided in this embodiment clarifies how a terminal implements cell measurement when a low-power secondary receiver is involved, by determining the receiver to use for cell measurement based on measurement results and threshold values. By setting multiple threshold values, the appropriate threshold value can be selected based on the type of secondary receiver to determine the receiver to use for cell measurement, thereby avoiding performance over- or underperformance resulting from using the same performance metrics for different types of secondary receivers.

[0266] FIG14 is a block diagram of a threshold configuration device provided by an exemplary embodiment of the present application, which can be implemented as a network device or as part of a network device through software or hardware or a combination of both. The device includes at least some modules of a sending module 1401 and a receiving module 1402.

[0267] Sending module 1401 is configured to configure a threshold value for the terminal. The threshold value configured for the terminal is used by the terminal to determine whether to use at least one of the first receiver and the second receiver to perform cell measurement based on the measurement result and the threshold value. The measurement result includes at least one of the first measurement result and the second measurement result. The first measurement result is obtained by measuring the first receiver, and the second measurement result is obtained by measuring the second receiver. The power consumption of the first receiver is higher than that of the second receiver, that is, the power consumption measured by the first receiver is higher than the power consumption measured by the second receiver. In some embodiments, the first receiver is an MR and the second receiver is an LP-WUR.

[0268] In some embodiments, the threshold value configured by the device to the terminal is used to determine multiple threshold values ​​corresponding to the second measurement result. When determining the receiver used for cell measurement based on the second measurement result, the terminal will determine the currently used threshold value from the multiple threshold values ​​and compare it with the second measurement result to determine the receiver used for cell measurement.

[0269] In some embodiments, the sending module 1401 is configured to configure a first threshold for the terminal, for example, via SIB configuration. The first threshold is used to compare with the first measurement result so that the terminal can determine to use the second receiver for cell measurement and / or disable the first receiver.

[0270] In some embodiments, the sending module 1401 is configured to configure a second threshold for the terminal, for example, via a SIB. In some embodiments, the sending module 1401 is configured to configure multiple first preset thresholds for the terminal, for example, via a SIB. In some embodiments, the sending module 1401 is configured to configure the second preset threshold for the terminal, for example, via a SIB. The multiple first preset thresholds are used by the terminal to determine a third threshold based on at least one of the type of the second receiver, the type of the measured reference signal, and the reception mode of the second receiver. The second preset threshold is used by the terminal to determine the third threshold based on the sum of the second preset threshold and a first offset value. The terminal can thereby compare the second threshold with the first measurement result and / or the third threshold with the second measurement result, enabling the terminal to determine whether to use the second receiver for cell measurement and / or to disable the first receiver. In some embodiments, the first offset value is determined by the terminal from among the multiple first preset offset values ​​based on at least one of the type of the second receiver, the type of the measured reference signal, and the reception mode of the second receiver. In some embodiments, the configuration manner of the plurality of first preset offset values ​​includes at least one of the following: device configuration, for example, the device is configured through SIB; protocol predefined; determined by the terminal.

[0271] In some embodiments, the sending module 1401 is configured to configure multiple third preset thresholds for the terminal, for example, via a SIB. In some embodiments, the sending module 1401 is configured to configure a fourth preset threshold for the terminal, for example, via a SIB. The multiple third preset thresholds are used by the terminal to determine the fourth threshold based on at least one of the type of the second receiver, the type of the measured reference signal, and the reception mode of the second receiver. The fourth preset threshold is used by the terminal to determine the fourth threshold based on the sum of the fourth preset threshold and a second offset value. The terminal can thus compare the fourth threshold with the second measurement result, enabling the terminal to determine whether to use the first receiver for cell measurement. In some embodiments, the second offset value is determined by the terminal from among the multiple second preset offset values ​​based on at least one of the type of the second receiver, the type of the measured reference signal, and the reception mode of the second receiver. In some embodiments, the multiple second preset offset values ​​are configured in at least one of the following ways: device configuration, for example, device configuration via a SIB; protocol predefined; or terminal determination.

[0272] It should be noted that the implementation process of the terminal determining the receiver used for cell measurement based on the measurement results and the corresponding threshold can refer to the relevant description in the above embodiment, and the embodiment of the present application will not be repeated here.

[0273] In some embodiments, the sending module 1401 is configured to configure multiple fifth preset thresholds for the terminal, for example, via SIB configuration. The multiple fifth preset thresholds are used by the terminal to determine the fifth threshold based on at least one of the type of the second receiver, the type of the measured reference signal, and the reception mode of the second receiver. In some embodiments, the sending module 1401 is configured to configure a sixth preset threshold for the terminal, for example, via SIB configuration. The sixth preset threshold is used by the terminal to determine the fifth threshold based on the sum of the sixth preset threshold and the third offset value. The terminal can thereby compare the fifth threshold with the measurement result difference, enabling the terminal to perform at least one of cell selection and cell reselection. The measurement result difference is the difference between the third measurement result and the fourth measurement result. The third measurement result is obtained by the second receiver measuring the terminal's serving cell, and the fourth measurement result is obtained by the second receiver measuring a neighboring cell of the terminal's serving cell.

[0274] In some embodiments, the third offset value is determined by the terminal from a plurality of third preset offset values ​​based on at least one of a type of the second receiver, a type of the measured reference signal, and a reception mode of the second receiver. In some embodiments, the plurality of third preset offset values ​​are configured in at least one of the following ways: device configuration, such as device configuration via a SIB; protocol predefined; or terminal determination.

[0275] It should be noted that the implementation process of the terminal performing cell selection and / or reselection based on the measurement result difference and the corresponding threshold can refer to the relevant description in the aforementioned embodiment, and the embodiment of the present application will not be repeated here.

[0276] In some embodiments, receiving module 1402 is configured to receive a measurement type reported by a terminal for measurement by a second receiver. The measurement type is used to determine at least one of a latency requirement and an accuracy requirement for a measurement result of the second receiver measurement, for example, determined by the device. In some embodiments, the measurement type is equivalent to or replaceable with a measurement condition. In some embodiments, the terminal reporting the measurement type supports at least one of measurement by the second receiver in an RRC connected state and EMR measurement by the second receiver.

[0277] In some embodiments, the measurement type includes at least one of the type of the second receiver, the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) during measurement by the second receiver, the number of sampling times during measurement by the second receiver, and the type of reference signal measured by the second receiver. In some embodiments, the measurement type is included in user capabilities reported by the terminal. In some embodiments, the measurement type is included in additional information of the measurement result of the second receiver reported by the terminal, and the measurement type is reported for the measurement result of the second receiver.

[0278] In some embodiments, the apparatus provided by the embodiments of the present application includes a sending module 1401, which supports the execution of all sending-related steps performed by the network device in each of the above embodiments.

[0279] In some embodiments, the apparatus provided by the embodiments of the present application includes multiple sending modules 1401, and the multiple sending modules 1401 respectively support the execution of some of the sending-related steps performed by the network device in each of the above embodiments.

[0280] In some embodiments, the steps performed by different sending modules 1401 are completely the same, partially the same, or completely different.

[0281] In some embodiments, the apparatus provided by the embodiments of the present application includes a receiving module 1402, which supports the execution of all receiving-related steps performed by the network device in each of the above embodiments.

[0282] In some embodiments, the apparatus provided by the embodiments of the present application includes multiple receiving modules 1402, and the multiple receiving modules 1402 respectively support the execution of some of the reception-related steps performed by the network device in each of the above embodiments.

[0283] In some embodiments, the steps performed by different receiving modules 1402 are completely identical, partially identical, or completely different.

[0284] In summary, the apparatus provided in this embodiment, by configuring threshold values ​​for a terminal, clarifies how to implement cell measurement by a terminal in the case of a low-power secondary receiver. By setting multiple threshold values, the appropriate threshold value can be selected based on the type of secondary receiver to determine the receiver to use for cell measurement. This avoids the situation where different types of secondary receivers use the same performance metrics, resulting in either excess or insufficient performance.

[0285] It should be noted that the device provided in the above embodiment only uses the division of the above-mentioned functional modules as an example to implement its functions. In actual applications, the above-mentioned functions can be assigned to different functional modules according to actual needs, that is, the content structure of the device can be divided into different functional modules to complete all or part of the functions described above.

[0286] Regarding the apparatus in the above embodiment, the specific manner in which each module performs operations has been described in detail in the embodiment of the method, and will not be elaborated here.

[0287] Figure 15 is a structural diagram of a communication device provided by an exemplary embodiment of the present application. The communication device is a terminal or a network device. The communication device 1500 includes: a processor 1501, a receiver 1502, a transmitter 1503, a memory 1504 and a bus 1505.

[0288] The processor 1501 includes one or more processing cores. The processor 1501 executes various functional applications and information processing by running software programs and modules.

[0289] The receiver 1502 and the transmitter 1503 may be implemented as a communication component, which may be a communication chip.

[0290] The memory 1504 is connected to the processor 1501 via a bus 1505. The memory 1504 may be used to store at least one instruction, and the processor 1501 may be used to execute the at least one instruction to implement each step in the above method embodiment.

[0291] In addition, the memory 1504 can be implemented by any type of volatile or non-volatile storage device or a combination thereof. Volatile or non-volatile storage devices include but are not limited to: magnetic disks or optical disks, electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), static random-access memory (SRAM), read-only memory (ROM), magnetic memory, flash memory, and programmable read-only memory (PROM).

[0292] In some embodiments, when the communication device is implemented as a terminal, the processor 1501 is configured to determine, based on a measurement result and a threshold value, whether to use at least one of a first receiver and a second receiver to perform cell measurement; wherein the measurement result includes at least one of a first measurement result and a second measurement result, the first measurement result is obtained by measuring the first receiver, the second measurement result is obtained by measuring the second receiver, the first receiver has higher power consumption than the second receiver, and the second measurement result corresponds to multiple threshold values. In some embodiments, the processor 1501 is further configured to perform other processing-related steps in the above-mentioned method embodiments.

[0293] In some embodiments, when the communication device is implemented as a network device, the processor 1501 is configured to configure a threshold value for the terminal; wherein the threshold value is used by the terminal to determine whether to use at least one of a first receiver and a second receiver to perform cell measurement based on a measurement result and the threshold value, the measurement result including at least one of a first measurement result and a second measurement result, the first measurement result being obtained by the first receiver and the second measurement result being obtained by the second receiver, and the threshold value being used to determine multiple threshold values ​​corresponding to the second measurement result. In some embodiments, the processor 1501 is further configured to perform other processing-related steps in the above-described method embodiments.

[0294] In some embodiments, the receiver 1502 receives signals / data independently, or the processor 1501 controls the receiver 1502 to receive signals / data, or the processor 1501 requests the receiver 1502 to receive signals / data, or the processor 1501 cooperates with the receiver 1502 to receive signals / data.

[0295] In some embodiments, the transmitter 1503 independently sends signals / data, or the processor 1501 controls the transmitter 1503 to send signals / data, or the processor 1501 requests the transmitter 1503 to send signals / data, or the processor 1501 cooperates with the transmitter 1503 to send signals / data.

[0296] In some embodiments, the processor 1501 and the receiver 1502 may be implemented as one module, or the processor 1501 may be implemented as a part of the receiver 1502 .

[0297] In some embodiments, the receiver 1502 may be implemented as a receiver. Optionally, the receiver includes the processor 1501 or does not include the processor 1501.

[0298] In some embodiments, the processor 1501 and the transmitter 1503 may be implemented as one module, or the processor 1501 may be implemented as a part of the transmitter 1503 .

[0299] In some embodiments, the transmitter 1503 may be implemented as a transmitter. Optionally, the receiver includes the processor 1501 or does not include the processor 1501.

[0300] In an exemplary embodiment, a computer-readable storage medium is further provided, wherein the computer-readable storage medium stores at least one instruction, at least one program, code set, or instruction set, and the at least one instruction, at least one program, code set, or instruction set is loaded and executed by a processor to implement the cell measurement method or threshold configuration method provided in the above-mentioned various method embodiments.

[0301] In an exemplary embodiment, a chip is also provided, which includes a programmable logic circuit and / or program instructions. When the chip is running on a communication device, it is used to implement the cell measurement method or threshold configuration method provided by the above-mentioned various method embodiments based on the programmable logic circuit and / or program.

[0302] In an exemplary embodiment, a computer program product is further provided. When the computer program product is executed on a processor of a computer device, the computer device executes the above-mentioned cell measurement method or threshold configuration method.

[0303] In an exemplary embodiment, a computer program is further provided. The computer program includes computer instructions. A processor of a computer device executes the computer instructions, so that the computer device executes the above-mentioned cell measurement method or threshold configuration method.

[0304] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that in one or more of the above examples, the functions described in the embodiments of the present application can be implemented using hardware, software, firmware, or any combination thereof. When implemented using software, these functions can be stored in a computer-readable medium or transmitted as one or more instructions or codes on a computer-readable medium. Computer-readable media include computer storage media and communication media, wherein communication media include any media that facilitates the transmission of computer programs from one place to another. The storage medium can be any available medium that can be accessed by a general-purpose or special-purpose computer.

[0305] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included in the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A cell measurement method, characterized in that, The method is executed by a terminal, and the method includes: Determining to perform cell measurement using at least one of a first receiver and a second receiver according to a measurement result and a threshold value; Wherein, the measurement result includes at least one of a first measurement result and a second measurement result, the first measurement result is obtained by measuring using the first receiver, the second measurement result is obtained by measuring using the second receiver, the power consumption of the first receiver is higher than that of the second receiver, and there are multiple threshold values corresponding to the second measurement result.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein The determining to perform cell measurement using at least one of a first receiver and a second receiver according to a measurement result and a threshold value includes: When the first measurement result meets a first condition, determining to perform cell measurement using the second receiver and / or turning off the first receiver; Wherein, the first condition includes that the first measurement result is greater than or equal to a first threshold value.

3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The determining to perform cell measurement using at least one of a first receiver and a second receiver according to a measurement result and a threshold value includes: When the measurement result meets a first condition, determining to perform cell measurement using the second receiver and / or turning off the first receiver; Wherein, the first condition includes at least one of that the first measurement result is greater than or equal to a second threshold value and the second measurement result is greater than or equal to a third threshold value, and the third threshold value belongs to the multiple threshold values.

4. The method according to claim 3, wherein The third threshold value is determined from multiple first preset threshold values according to at least one of the type of the second receiver, the type of the reference signal measured, and the receiving mode of the second receiver.

5. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that The multiple first preset threshold values are configured by a network device.

6. The method according to any one of claims 3 to 5, characterized in that The third threshold value is determined according to the sum of a second preset threshold value and a first offset value, and the first offset value is determined from multiple first preset offset values according to at least one of the type of the second receiver, the type of the reference signal measured, and the receiving mode of the second receiver.

7. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that The second preset threshold value is configured by a network device.

8. The method according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that, The configuration methods of the multiple first preset offset values include at least one of the following: Configured by a network device; predefined by a protocol; determined by the terminal.

9. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that The determining to perform cell measurement using at least one of a first receiver and a second receiver according to a measurement result and a threshold value includes: When the second measurement result meets a second condition, determining to perform cell measurement using the first receiver; Wherein, the second condition includes that the second measurement result is less than or equal to a fourth threshold value, and the fourth threshold value belongs to the multiple threshold values.

10. The method according to claim 9, wherein The fourth threshold value is determined from multiple third preset threshold values according to at least one of the type of the second receiver, the type of the reference signal measured, and the receiving mode of the second receiver.

11. The method according to claim 10, characterized in that, The multiple third preset threshold values are configured by a network device.

12. The method according to any one of claims 9 to 11, characterized in that, The fourth threshold is determined based on the sum of a fourth preset threshold and a second offset value, and the second offset value is determined from multiple second preset offset values according to at least one of the type of the second receiver, the type of the measured reference signal, and the receiving mode of the second receiver.

13. The method according to claim 12, characterized in that The fourth preset threshold is configured by the network device.

14. The method according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that, The configuration methods of the multiple second preset offset values include at least one of the following: Configured by the network device; predefined by the protocol; determined by the terminal.

15. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that, The measurement time of the second receiver is determined by at least one of the following methods: Determined according to the discontinuous reception (DRX) cycle of the terminal; determined according to the cycle of the reference signal measured by the second receiver; determined according to the measurement window corresponding to the reference signal configured by the network device for the second receiver; determined according to the number of sampling times of the reference signal measured by the second receiver.

16. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that, The first measurement result and the second measurement result are measurement results for the serving cell of the terminal.

17. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that, The method further includes: Performing at least one of cell selection and cell reselection according to the measurement result difference and a fifth threshold; wherein the measurement result difference is the difference between a third measurement result and a fourth measurement result, the third measurement result is obtained by measuring the serving cell of the terminal by the second receiver, and the fourth measurement result is obtained by measuring the neighboring cell of the serving cell of the terminal by the second receiver.

18. The method according to claim 17, wherein The fifth threshold is determined from multiple fifth preset thresholds according to at least one of the type of the second receiver, the type of the measured reference signal, and the receiving mode of the second receiver.

19. The method according to claim 18, wherein The multiple fifth preset thresholds are configured by the network device.

20. The method according to any one of claims 17 to 19, characterized in that The fifth threshold is determined based on the sum of a sixth preset threshold and a third offset value, and the third offset value is determined from multiple third preset offset values according to at least one of the type of the second receiver, the type of the measured reference signal, and the receiving mode of the second receiver.

21. The method according to claim 20, wherein The sixth preset threshold is configured by the network device.

22. The method according to claim 20 or 21, characterized in that, The configuration methods of the multiple third preset offset values include at least one of the following: Configured by the network device; predefined by the protocol; determined by the terminal.

23. The method according to any one of claims 17 to 22, characterized in that, The neighboring cell includes at least one of a co-frequency neighboring cell and an inter-frequency neighboring cell of the serving cell.

24. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 23, characterized in that, The terminal is in the radio resource control (RRC) idle state or the RRC inactive state.

25. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 24, characterized in that, The method further includes: Reporting the measurement type measured by the second receiver to the network device; wherein the measurement type is used to determine at least one of the delay requirement and the accuracy requirement for the measurement by the second receiver.

26. The method according to claim 25, wherein The measurement type is carried in the user capabilities reported by the terminal.

27. The method according to claim 25 or 26, characterized in that, The measurement type is carried in the additional information of the measurement result of the second receiver reported by the terminal, and the measurement type is reported for the measurement result of the second receiver.

28. The method according to any one of claims 25 to 27, characterized in that The measurement type includes at least one of the type of the second receiver, the signal-to-noise ratio during the measurement by the second receiver, the number of sampling times during the measurement by the second receiver, and the type of the reference signal measured by the second receiver.

29. The method according to any one of claims 25 to 28, characterized in that, The terminal supports at least one of measuring in the RRC connected state through the second receiver and performing early measurement reporting (EMR) measurement through the second receiver.

30. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 29, characterized in that, The first receiver is the main receiver (MR), and the second receiver is the low-power wake-up receiver (LP-WUR).

31. A threshold configuration method, characterized in that, The method is executed by a network device, and the method includes: Configuring a threshold value for the terminal; Wherein, the threshold value is used for the terminal to determine to perform cell measurement using at least one of the first receiver and the second receiver according to the measurement result and the threshold value. The measurement result includes at least one of a first measurement result and a second measurement result. The first measurement result is obtained by measuring through the first receiver, and the second measurement result is obtained by measuring through the second receiver. The threshold value is used to determine a plurality of threshold values corresponding to the second measurement result.

32. The method according to claim 31, wherein The configuring the threshold value for the terminal includes: Configuring a plurality of first preset thresholds for the terminal; Wherein, the plurality of first preset thresholds are used for the terminal to determine a third threshold according to at least one of the type of the second receiver, the type of the reference signal measured, and the receiving mode of the second receiver. The third threshold is used for the terminal to determine to perform cell measurement using the second receiver and / or turn off the first receiver.

33. The method according to claim 31 or 32, characterized in that, The configuring the threshold value for the terminal includes: Configuring a second preset threshold for the terminal; Wherein, the second preset threshold is used for the terminal to determine a third threshold according to the sum of the second preset threshold and a first offset value. The third threshold is used for the terminal to determine to perform cell measurement using the second receiver and / or turn off the first receiver. The first offset value is determined by the terminal from a plurality of first preset offset values according to at least one of the type of the second receiver, the type of the reference signal measured, and the receiving mode of the second receiver.

34. The method according to claim 33, wherein The configuration method of the plurality of first preset offset values includes at least one of the following: Configured by the network device; predefined by the protocol; determined by the terminal.

35. The method according to any one of claims 31 to 34, characterized in that, The configuring the threshold value for the terminal includes: Configuring a plurality of third preset thresholds for the terminal; Wherein, the plurality of third preset thresholds are used for the terminal to determine a fourth threshold according to at least one of the type of the second receiver, the type of the reference signal measured, and the receiving mode of the second receiver. The fourth threshold is used for the terminal to determine to perform cell measurement using the first receiver.

36. The method according to any one of claims 31 to 35, characterized in that, The configuring the threshold value for the terminal includes: Configuring a fourth preset threshold for the terminal; Wherein, the fourth preset threshold is used for the terminal to determine a fourth threshold according to the sum of the fourth preset threshold and a second offset value. The fourth threshold is used for the terminal to determine to perform cell measurement using the first receiver. The second offset value is determined by the terminal from a plurality of second preset offset values according to at least one of the type of the second receiver, the type of the reference signal measured, and the receiving mode of the second receiver.

37. The method according to claim 36, characterized in that, The configuration method of the plurality of second preset offset values includes at least one of the following: Configured by the network device; predefined by the protocol; determined by the terminal.

38. The method according to any one of claims 31 to 37, characterized in that, The first measurement result and the second measurement result are measurement results for the serving cell of the terminal.

39. The method according to any one of claims 31 to 38, characterized in that, The method further includes: Configuring a plurality of fifth preset thresholds for the terminal; Wherein, the plurality of fifth preset thresholds are used for the terminal to determine a fifth threshold according to at least one of the type of the second receiver, the type of the measured reference signal, and the receiving mode of the second receiver. The fifth threshold is used for the terminal to perform at least one of cell selection and cell reselection according to the fifth threshold and the measurement result difference. The measurement result difference is the difference between a third measurement result and a fourth measurement result. The third measurement result is obtained by measuring the serving cell of the terminal by the second receiver, and the fourth measurement result is obtained by measuring the neighboring cell of the serving cell of the terminal by the second receiver.

40. The method according to any one of claims 31 to 39, characterized in that, The method further includes: Configuring a sixth preset threshold for the terminal; Wherein, the sixth preset threshold is used for the terminal to determine a fifth threshold according to the sum of the sixth preset threshold and a third offset value. The fifth threshold is used for the terminal to perform at least one of cell selection and cell reselection according to the fifth threshold and the measurement result difference. The measurement result difference is the difference between a third measurement result and a fourth measurement result. The third measurement result is obtained by measuring the serving cell of the terminal by the second receiver, and the fourth measurement result is obtained by measuring the neighboring cell of the serving cell of the terminal by the second receiver. The third offset value is determined by the terminal from a plurality of third preset offset values according to at least one of the type of the second receiver, the type of the measured reference signal, and the receiving mode of the second receiver.

41. The method according to claim 40, wherein The configuration method of the plurality of third preset offset values includes at least one of the following: Configured by the network device; predefined by the protocol; determined by the terminal.

42. The method according to any one of claims 39 to 41, characterized in that, The neighboring cell includes at least one of a co-frequency neighboring cell and a different-frequency neighboring cell of the serving cell.

43. The method according to any one of claims 31 to 42, characterized in that, The terminal is in the RRC idle state or the RRC inactive state.

44. The method according to any one of claims 31 to 43, characterized in that, The method further includes: Receiving the measurement type measured by the second receiver reported by the terminal; Wherein, the measurement type is used to determine at least one of the delay requirement and the accuracy requirement of the measurement by the second receiver.

45. The method according to claim 44, characterized in that, The measurement type is carried in the user capabilities reported by the terminal.

46. The method according to claim 44 or 45, characterized in that, The measurement type is carried in the additional information of the measurement result of the second receiver reported by the terminal, and the measurement type is reported for the measurement result of the second receiver.

47. The method according to any one of claims 44 to 46, characterized in that, The measurement type includes at least one of the type of the second receiver, the signal-to-noise ratio during the measurement by the second receiver, the number of sampling times during the measurement by the second receiver, and the type of the reference signal measured by the second receiver.

48. The method according to any one of claims 44 to 47, characterized in that, The terminal supports at least one of measuring through the second receiver and performing EMR measurement through the second receiver in the RRC connected state.

49. The method according to any one of claims 31 to 48, characterized in that, The first receiver is MR, and the second receiver is LP-WUR.

50. A cell measurement device, characterized in that, The apparatus includes: A determination module, configured to determine to perform cell measurement using at least one of a first receiver and a second receiver according to a measurement result and a threshold value; Wherein, the measurement result includes at least one of a first measurement result and a second measurement result. The first measurement result is measured by the first receiver, and the second measurement result is measured by the second receiver. The power consumption of the first receiver is higher than that of the second receiver, and there are multiple threshold values corresponding to the second measurement result.

51. A threshold configuration device, characterized in that, The device includes: A sending module, configured to configure threshold values for a terminal; Wherein, the threshold values are used for the terminal to determine to perform cell measurement using at least one of the first receiver and the second receiver according to the measurement result and the threshold values. The measurement result includes at least one of a first measurement result and a second measurement result. The first measurement result is measured by the first receiver, and the second measurement result is measured by the second receiver. The threshold values are used to determine the multiple threshold values corresponding to the second measurement result.

52. A terminal, characterized in that, The terminal includes: A processor; A transceiver connected to the processor; A memory for storing executable instructions of the processor; Wherein, the terminal is configured to determine to perform cell measurement using at least one of the first receiver and the second receiver according to the measurement result and the threshold values; Wherein, the measurement result includes at least one of a first measurement result and a second measurement result. The first measurement result is measured by the first receiver, and the second measurement result is measured by the second receiver. The power consumption of the first receiver is higher than that of the second receiver, and there are multiple threshold values corresponding to the second measurement result.

53. The terminal according to claim 52, wherein The terminal is configured to: When the first measurement result meets a first condition, determine to perform cell measurement using the second receiver and / or turn off the first receiver; Wherein, the first condition includes that the first measurement result is greater than or equal to a first threshold.

54. The terminal according to claim 52 or 53, characterized in that, The terminal is configured to: When the measurement result meets a first condition, determine to perform cell measurement using the second receiver and / or turn off the first receiver; Wherein, the first condition includes at least one of that the first measurement result is greater than or equal to a second threshold and the second measurement result is greater than or equal to a third threshold. The third threshold belongs to the multiple threshold values.

55. The terminal according to claim 54, wherein The third threshold is determined from among multiple first preset thresholds according to at least one of the type of the second receiver, the type of the reference signal measured, and the receiving mode of the second receiver.

56. The terminal according to claim 55, wherein The multiple first preset thresholds are configured by a network device.

57. The terminal according to any one of claims 54 to 56, characterized in that, The third threshold is determined according to the sum of a second preset threshold and a first offset value. The first offset value is determined from among multiple first preset offset values according to at least one of the type of the second receiver, the type of the reference signal measured, and the receiving mode of the second receiver.

58. The terminal according to claim 57, wherein The second preset threshold is configured by a network device.

59. The terminal according to claim 57 or 58, characterized in that, The configuration methods of the multiple first preset offset values include at least one of the following: Configured by a network device; predefined by a protocol; determined by the terminal.

60. The terminal according to any one of claims 52 to 59, characterized in that, The terminal is configured to: When the second measurement result meets a second condition, determine to perform cell measurement using the first receiver; Among them, the second condition includes that the second measurement result is less than or equal to a fourth threshold, and the fourth threshold belongs to the multiple threshold values.

61. The terminal according to claim 60, wherein, The fourth threshold is determined from among multiple third preset thresholds based on at least one of the type of the second receiver, the type of the measured reference signal, and the receiving mode of the second receiver.

62. The terminal according to claim 61, characterized in that, The multiple third preset thresholds are configured by the network device.

63. The terminal according to any one of claims 60 to 62, characterized in that, The fourth threshold is determined based on the sum of a fourth preset threshold and a second offset value, and the second offset value is determined from among multiple second preset offset values based on at least one of the type of the second receiver, the type of the measured reference signal, and the receiving mode of the second receiver.

64. The terminal according to claim 63, wherein The fourth preset threshold is configured by the network device.

65. The terminal according to claim 63 or 64, characterized in that, The configuration method of the multiple second preset offset values includes at least one of the following: Configured by the network device; predefined by the protocol; determined by the terminal.

66. The terminal according to any one of claims 52 to 65, characterized in that, The measurement time of the second receiver is determined by at least one of the following methods: Determined according to the DRX cycle of the terminal; determined according to the period of the reference signal measured by the second receiver; determined according to the measurement window corresponding to the reference signal configured by the network device for the second receiver; determined according to the number of sampling times of the reference signal measured by the second receiver.

67. The terminal according to any one of claims 52 to 66, characterized in that, The first measurement result and the second measurement result are measurement results for the serving cell of the terminal.

68. The terminal according to any one of claims 52 to 67, characterized in that, The terminal is configured to: Perform at least one of cell selection and cell reselection according to the measurement result difference and a fifth threshold; Among them, the measurement result difference is the difference between a third measurement result and a fourth measurement result, the third measurement result is obtained by the second receiver measuring the serving cell of the terminal, and the fourth measurement result is obtained by the second receiver measuring a neighboring cell of the serving cell of the terminal.

69. The terminal according to claim 68, wherein The fifth threshold is determined from among multiple fifth preset thresholds based on at least one of the type of the second receiver, the type of the measured reference signal, and the receiving mode of the second receiver.

70. The terminal according to claim 69, wherein The multiple fifth preset thresholds are configured by the network device.

71. The terminal according to any one of claims 68 to 70, characterized in that, The fifth threshold is determined based on the sum of a sixth preset threshold and a third offset value, and the third offset value is determined from among multiple third preset offset values based on at least one of the type of the second receiver, the type of the measured reference signal, and the receiving mode of the second receiver.

72. The terminal according to claim 71, wherein The sixth preset threshold is configured by the network device.

73. The terminal according to claim 71 or 72, characterized in that, The configuration method of the multiple third preset offset values includes at least one of the following: Configured by the network device; predefined by the protocol; determined by the terminal.

74. The terminal according to any one of claims 68 to 73, characterized in that, The neighboring cell includes at least one of a co-frequency neighboring cell and an inter-frequency neighboring cell of the serving cell.

75. The terminal according to any one of claims 52 to 74, characterized in that, The terminal is in the RRC idle state or the RRC inactive state.

76. The terminal according to any one of claims 52 to 75, characterized in that, The terminal is configured to: Report to the network device the measurement type measured by the second receiver; Among them, the measurement type is used to determine at least one of the delay requirement and the accuracy requirement of the measurement by the second receiver.

77. The terminal according to claim 76, wherein The measurement type is carried in the user capabilities reported by the terminal.

78. The terminal according to claim 76 or 77, characterized in that, The measurement type is carried in the additional information of the measurement result reported by the second receiver of the terminal, and the measurement type is reported for the measurement result of the second receiver.

79. The terminal according to any one of claims 76 to 78, characterized in that, The measurement type includes at least one of the type of the second receiver, the signal-to-noise ratio during the measurement of the second receiver, the number of sampling times during the measurement of the second receiver, and the type of the reference signal measured by the second receiver.

80. The terminal according to any one of claims 76 to 79, characterized in that, The terminal supports at least one of measuring through the second receiver in the RRC connected state and performing EMR measurement through the second receiver.

81. The terminal according to any one of claims 52 to 80, characterized in that, The first receiver is an MR, and the second receiver is an LP-WUR.

82. A network device, characterized in that, The network device includes: a processor; a transceiver connected to the processor; a memory for storing executable instructions of the processor; wherein, the network device is configured to configure a threshold for the terminal; wherein, the threshold is used for the terminal to determine to perform cell measurement using at least one of the first receiver and the second receiver according to the measurement result and the threshold, the measurement result includes at least one of a first measurement result and a second measurement result, the first measurement result is obtained by measuring through the first receiver, the second measurement result is obtained by measuring through the second receiver, and the threshold is used to determine a plurality of thresholds corresponding to the second measurement result.

83. The network device according to claim 82, characterized in that, The network device is configured to: configure a plurality of first preset thresholds for the terminal; wherein, the plurality of first preset thresholds are used for the terminal to determine a third threshold according to at least one of the type of the second receiver, the type of the reference signal measured, and the receiving mode of the second receiver, and the third threshold is used for the terminal to determine to perform cell measurement using the second receiver and / or turn off the first receiver.

84. The network device according to claim 82 or 83, characterized in that, The network device is configured to: configure a second preset threshold for the terminal; wherein, the second preset threshold is used for the terminal to determine a third threshold according to the sum of the second preset threshold and a first offset value, the third threshold is used for the terminal to determine to perform cell measurement using the second receiver and / or turn off the first receiver, and the first offset value is determined by the terminal from a plurality of first preset offset values according to at least one of the type of the second receiver, the type of the reference signal measured, and the receiving mode of the second receiver.

85. The network device according to claim 84, characterized in that, The configuration method of the plurality of first preset offset values includes at least one of the following: configured by the network device; predefined by the protocol; determined by the terminal.

86. The network device according to any one of claims 82 to 85, characterized in that, The network device is configured to: configure a plurality of third preset thresholds for the terminal; wherein, the plurality of third preset thresholds are used for the terminal to determine a fourth threshold according to at least one of the type of the second receiver, the type of the reference signal measured, and the receiving mode of the second receiver, and the fourth threshold is used for the terminal to determine to perform cell measurement using the first receiver.

87. The network device according to any one of claims 82 to 86, characterized in that The network device is configured to: configure a fourth preset threshold for the terminal; Among them, the fourth preset threshold is used for the terminal to determine a fourth threshold according to the sum of the fourth preset threshold and the second offset value. The fourth threshold is used for the terminal to determine to perform cell measurement using the first receiver. The second offset value is determined by the terminal from multiple second preset offset values according to at least one of the type of the second receiver, the type of the reference signal measured, and the receiving mode of the second receiver.

88. The network device according to claim 87, characterized in that, The configuration methods of the multiple second preset offset values include at least one of the following: configured by the network device; predefined by the protocol; determined by the terminal.

89. The network device according to any one of claims 82 to 88, characterized in that, The first measurement result and the second measurement result are measurement results for the serving cell of the terminal.

90. The network device according to any one of claims 82 to 89, characterized in that, The network device is configured to: configure multiple fifth preset thresholds for the terminal; Among them, the multiple fifth preset thresholds are used for the terminal to determine a fifth threshold according to at least one of the type of the second receiver, the type of the reference signal measured, and the receiving mode of the second receiver. The fifth threshold is used for the terminal to perform at least one of cell selection and cell reselection according to the fifth threshold and the measurement result difference. The measurement result difference is the difference between the third measurement result and the fourth measurement result. The third measurement result is obtained by measuring the serving cell of the terminal through the second receiver, and the fourth measurement result is obtained by measuring the neighboring cell of the serving cell of the terminal through the second receiver.

91. The network device according to any one of claims 82 to 90, characterized in that, The network device is configured to: configure a sixth preset threshold for the terminal; Among them, the sixth preset threshold is used for the terminal to determine a fifth threshold according to the sum of the sixth preset threshold and the third offset value. The fifth threshold is used for the terminal to perform at least one of cell selection and cell reselection according to the fifth threshold and the measurement result difference. The measurement result difference is the difference between the third measurement result and the fourth measurement result. The third measurement result is obtained by measuring the serving cell of the terminal through the second receiver, and the fourth measurement result is obtained by measuring the neighboring cell of the serving cell of the terminal through the second receiver. The third offset value is determined by the terminal from multiple third preset offset values according to at least one of the type of the second receiver, the type of the reference signal measured, and the receiving mode of the second receiver.

92. The network device according to claim 91, characterized in that, The configuration methods of the multiple third preset offset values include at least one of the following: configured by the network device; predefined by the protocol; determined by the terminal.

93. The network device according to any one of claims 90 to 92, characterized in that, The neighboring cell includes at least one of a co-frequency neighboring cell and a different-frequency neighboring cell of the serving cell.

94. The network device according to any one of claims 82 to 93, characterized in that, The terminal is in the RRC idle state or the RRC inactive state.

95. The network device according to any one of claims 82 to 94, characterized in that, The network device is configured to: receive the measurement type measured by the second receiver reported by the terminal; Among them, the measurement type is used to determine at least one of the time delay requirement and the accuracy requirement of the measurement by the second receiver.

96. The network device according to claim 95, wherein, The measurement type is carried in the user capabilities reported by the terminal.

97. The network device according to claim 95 or 96, characterized in that, The measurement type is carried in the additional information of the measurement result of the second receiver reported by the terminal, and the measurement type is reported for the measurement result of the second receiver.

98. The network device according to any one of claims 95 to 97, characterized in that, The measurement type includes at least one of the type of the second receiver, the signal-to-noise ratio during measurement by the second receiver, the number of sampling times during measurement by the second receiver, and the type of reference signal measured by the second receiver.

99. The network device according to any one of claims 95 to 98, characterized in that, The terminal supports at least one of measuring through the second receiver in the RRC connected state and performing EMR measurement through the second receiver.

100. The network device according to any one of claims 82 to 99, characterized in that, The first receiver is an MR, and the second receiver is an LP-WUR.

101. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, The readable storage medium stores executable instructions, which are loaded and executed by a processor to implement the cell measurement method according to any one of claims 1 to 30, or the threshold configuration method according to any one of claims 31 to 49.

102. A chip, characterized in that, The chip includes a programmable logic circuit or program, and the chip is used to implement the cell measurement method according to any one of claims 1 to 30, or the threshold configuration method according to any one of claims 31 to 49 based on the programmable logic circuit or program.

103. A computer program product, characterized in that, The computer program product includes computer instructions, the computer instructions are stored in a computer-readable storage medium, a processor of a computer device reads the computer instructions from the computer-readable storage medium, and the processor executes the computer instructions so that the computer device executes the cell measurement method according to any one of claims 1 to 30, or the threshold configuration method according to any one of claims 31 to 49.

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