Apparatus and method for csi inference reporting

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to apparatuses and methods for CSI inference reporting. In one aspect, a terminal device receives, from a network device, an inference reporting configuration for channel state information (CSI). Based on determining that the inference reporting configuration for CSI is not applicable, the terminal device determines a first priority for a first CSI report associated with the inference reporting configuration for CSI, wherein the first priority is lower than a second priority for a second CSI report associated with the inference reporting configuration for CSI during an applicability reporting of the inference reporting configuration for CSI.

Description

Cross-references to related applications

[0001] This application claims priority and benefit from Indian Patent Application No. 202541010529, filed on February 7, 2025, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. Technical Field

[0002] Various example embodiments relate to the telecommunications field, and more specifically, to terminal devices, network devices, methods, apparatuses, and computer-readable media for channel state information (CSI) inference reporting. Background Technology

[0003] A communication network can be viewed as a facility that enables communication between two or more communication devices, or provides communication devices with access to a data network. A mobile or wireless communication network is an example of a communication network.

[0004] Such communication networks operate according to standards, such as those issued by 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project) or ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute). Examples of such standards include the so-called 5G (fifth generation) standard or other standards issued by 3GPP (e.g., 5G Advanced). Summary of the Invention

[0005] Typically, the example embodiments of this disclosure provide solutions for CSI inference reports.

[0006] In a first aspect, a terminal device is provided. The terminal device includes at least one processor and at least one memory storing instructions. When executed by the at least one processor, the instructions cause the terminal device to at least: receive an inference report configuration for channel state information (CSI) from a network device; and, based on determining that the inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable, exclude sending CSI inference results to the network device.

[0007] In a second aspect, a network device is provided. The network device includes at least one processor and at least one memory storing instructions. When executed by the at least one processor, the instructions cause the network device to at least: send an inference report configuration for channel state information (CSI) to an end device; receive an indication from the end device that the inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable; and exclude receiving CSI inference results from the end device.

[0008] In a third aspect, a terminal device is provided. The terminal device includes at least one processor and at least one memory storing instructions. When executed by the at least one processor, the instructions cause the terminal device to at least: receive an inference report configuration for channel state information (CSI) from a network device; perform a measurement on a first beam set, wherein the inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable; and send information associated with the measurement to the network device.

[0009] In a fourth aspect, a network device is provided. The network device includes at least one processor and at least one memory storing instructions. When executed by the at least one processor, the instructions cause the network device to at least: send an inference report configuration for channel state information (CSI) to an end device; receive from the end device an indication that the inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable; and receive from the end device information associated with measurements of a first beam set.

[0010] In a fifth aspect, a terminal device is provided. The terminal device includes at least one processor and at least one memory storing instructions. When executed by the at least one processor, the instructions cause the terminal device to at least: receive a first inference report configuration for channel state information (CSI) from a network device; perform a measurement associated with the first inference report configuration for CSI, wherein the first inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable; receive a second inference report configuration for CSI from the network device; and send a CSI inference result to the network device based on the second inference report configuration for CSI, wherein the CSI inference result is generated based on the measurement associated with the first inference report configuration for CSI.

[0011] In a sixth aspect, a network device is provided. The network device includes at least one processor and at least one memory storing instructions. When executed by the at least one processor, the instructions cause the network device to at least: send a first inference report configuration for channel state information (CSI) to an end device; receive from the end device an indication that the first inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable; send a second inference report configuration for CSI to the end device; and receive from the end device a CSI inference result associated with the second inference report configuration for CSI, wherein the CSI inference result is associated with a measurement associated with the first inference report configuration for CSI.

[0012] In a seventh aspect, a terminal device is provided. The terminal device includes at least one processor and at least one memory storing instructions. When executed by the at least one processor, the instructions cause the terminal device to at least: receive an inference report configuration for channel state information (CSI) from a network device; and, based on determining that the inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable, determine a first priority for a first CSI report associated with the inference report configuration for CSI, wherein the first priority is lower than a second priority for a second CSI report associated with the inference report configuration for CSI during an applicability report of the inference report configuration for CSI.

[0013] In an eighth aspect, a network device is provided. The network device includes at least one processor and at least one memory storing instructions. When executed by the at least one processor, the instructions cause the network device to at least: send an inference report configuration for channel state information (CSI) to an end device; and receive from the end device an indication that the inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable, wherein, in the case that the inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable, a first priority of a first CSI report associated with the inference report configuration for CSI is lower than a second priority of a second CSI report associated with the inference report configuration for CSI during an applicability report of the inference report configuration for CSI.

[0014] In a ninth aspect, a method performed by a terminal device is provided. The method includes: receiving an inference report configuration for channel state information (CSI) from a network device; and excluding the transmission of CSI inference results to the network device based on determining that the inference report configuration for CSI is inapplicable.

[0015] In a tenth aspect, a method performed by a network device is provided. The method includes: sending an inference report configuration for channel state information (CSI) to a terminal device; receiving an indication from the terminal device that the inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable; and excluding the receipt of CSI inference results from the terminal device.

[0016] In the eleventh aspect, a method performed by a terminal device is provided. The method includes: receiving an inference report configuration for channel state information (CSI) from a network device; performing a measurement on a first beam set, wherein the inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable; and sending information associated with the measurement to the network device.

[0017] In a twelfth aspect, a method performed by a network device is provided. The method includes: sending an inference report configuration for channel state information (CSI) to a terminal device; receiving from the terminal device an indication that the inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable; and receiving from the terminal device information associated with measurements of a first beam set.

[0018] In a thirteenth aspect, a method performed by a terminal device is provided. The method includes: receiving a first inference report configuration for channel state information (CSI) from a network device; performing a measurement associated with the first inference report configuration for CSI, wherein the first inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable; receiving a second inference report configuration for CSI from the network device; and sending a CSI inference result to the network device based on the second inference report configuration for CSI, wherein the CSI inference result is generated based on the measurement associated with the first inference report configuration for CSI.

[0019] In a fourteenth aspect, a method performed by a network device is provided. The method includes: sending a first inference report configuration for channel state information (CSI) to a terminal device; receiving from the terminal device an indication that the first inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable; sending a second inference report configuration for CSI to the terminal device; and receiving from the terminal device a CSI inference result associated with the second inference report configuration for CSI, wherein the CSI inference result is associated with a measurement associated with the first inference report configuration for CSI.

[0020] In a fifteenth aspect, a method performed by a terminal device is provided. The method includes: receiving an inference report configuration for channel state information (CSI) from a network device; and determining a first priority for a first CSI report associated with the inference report configuration for CSI based on determining that the inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable, wherein the first priority is lower than a second priority for a second CSI report associated with the inference report configuration for CSI during an applicability report of the inference report configuration for CSI.

[0021] In a sixteenth aspect, a method performed by a network device is provided. The method includes: sending an inference report configuration for channel state information (CSI) to a terminal device; and receiving from the terminal device an indication that the inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable, wherein, in the case that the inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable, a first priority of a first CSI report associated with the inference report configuration for CSI is lower than a second priority of a second CSI report associated with the inference report configuration for CSI during an applicability report of the inference report configuration for CSI.

[0022] In a seventeenth aspect, an apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes: components for receiving inference report configuration for channel state information (CSI) from a network device; and components for excluding the transmission of CSI inference results to the network device based on determining that the inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable.

[0023] In an eighteenth aspect, an apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes: components for transmitting an inference report configuration for channel state information (CSI) to a terminal device; components for receiving an indication from the terminal device that the inference report configuration for CSI is inapplicable; and components for excluding the receipt of CSI inference results from the terminal device.

[0024] In a nineteenth aspect, an apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes: components for receiving inference report configuration for channel state information (CSI) from a network device; components for performing measurements on a first beam set, wherein the inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable; and components for transmitting measurement-related information to the network device.

[0025] In a twentieth aspect, an apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes: components for transmitting to a terminal device an inference report configuration for channel state information (CSI); components for receiving from the terminal device an indication that the inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable; and components for receiving from the terminal device information associated with a measurement in a first beam set.

[0026] In a twenty-first aspect, an apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes: components for receiving a first inference report configuration for channel state information (CSI) from a network device; components for performing a measurement associated with the first inference report configuration for CSI, wherein the first inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable; components for receiving a second inference report configuration for CSI from the network device; and components for transmitting a CSI inference result to the network device based on the second inference report configuration for CSI, wherein the CSI inference result is generated based on a measurement associated with the first inference report configuration for CSI.

[0027] In a twenty-second aspect, an apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes: components for transmitting a first inference report configuration for channel state information (CSI) to a terminal device; components for receiving from the terminal device an indication that the first inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable; components for transmitting a second inference report configuration for CSI to the terminal device; and components for receiving from the terminal device a CSI inference result associated with the second inference report configuration for CSI, wherein the CSI inference result is associated with a measurement associated with the first inference report configuration for CSI.

[0028] In a twenty-third aspect, an apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes: components for receiving inference report configuration for channel state information (CSI) from a network device; and components for determining a first priority for a first CSI report associated with the inference report configuration for CSI based on determining that the inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable, wherein the first priority is lower than a second priority for a second CSI report associated with the inference report configuration for CSI during an applicability report of the inference report configuration for CSI.

[0029] In a twenty-fourth aspect, an apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes: components for transmitting an inference report configuration for channel state information (CSI) to a terminal device; and components for receiving an indication from the terminal device that the inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable, wherein, in the case that the inference report configuration is not applicable, a first priority for a first CSI report associated with the inference report configuration for CSI is lower than a second priority for a second CSI report associated with the inference report configuration for CSI during an applicability report for the inference report configuration for CSI.

[0030] In the twenty-fifth aspect, a non-transitory computer-readable medium is provided, the non-transitory computer-readable medium including program instructions for causing the apparatus to perform at least the method according to any one of the ninth to sixteenth aspects described above.

[0031] In the twenty-sixth aspect, a computer program product is provided, comprising: program instructions for at least executing the method according to any one of the ninth to sixteenth aspects described above.

[0032] In the twenty-seventh aspect, a computer program is provided that includes instructions, which, when executed by a device, cause the device to perform at least the method according to any one of the ninth to sixteenth aspects described above.

[0033] It should be understood that the summary section is not intended to identify key or essential features of the embodiments of this disclosure, nor is it intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. Other features of this disclosure will become readily apparent from the following description. Attached Figure Description

[0034] Some exemplary embodiments will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0035] Figure 1A The illustration shows an example communication system in which embodiments of the present disclosure can be implemented;

[0036] Figure 1B The illustration shows examples of two sub-use cases for beam management associated with some embodiments of this disclosure;

[0037] Figure 1C The illustration shows an example process for proactive reporting of applicable functions associated with some embodiments of this disclosure;

[0038] Figure 1D The illustration shows an example process of passive reporting for applicable functions associated with some embodiments of this disclosure;

[0039] Figure 1E The illustrations depict example scenarios where reported active periodic reasoning becomes inapplicable, as associated with some embodiments of this disclosure.

[0040] Figure 2A An example signaling diagram illustrating a first example process according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown;

[0041] Figure 2B An example signaling diagram illustrating a second example process according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown;

[0042] Figure 2C An example signaling diagram illustrating a third example process according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown;

[0043] Figure 2D An example signaling diagram of a fourth example process according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is illustrated;

[0044] Figure 3 The illustration shows an example process implemented according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0045] Figure 4 The illustration shows an example process implemented according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0046] Figure 5 The illustration shows an example process implemented according to a third example of some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0047] Figure 6 The illustration shows an example process implemented according to a fourth example of some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0048] Figure 7 The illustration shows an example process implemented according to a fifth example of some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0049] Figure 8 The illustration shows an example process implemented according to a sixth example of some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0050] Figure 9 The illustration shows a schematic diagram of a method implemented at a terminal device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0051] Figure 10The illustration shows a schematic diagram of a method implemented at a network device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0052] Figure 11 The illustration shows a schematic diagram of a method implemented at a terminal device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0053] Figure 12 The illustration shows a schematic diagram of a method implemented at a network device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0054] Figure 13 The illustration shows a schematic diagram of a method implemented at a terminal device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0055] Figure 14 The illustration shows a schematic diagram of a method implemented at a network device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0056] Figure 15 The illustration shows a schematic diagram of a method implemented at a terminal device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0057] Figure 16 The illustration shows a schematic diagram of a method implemented at a network device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0058] Figure 17 A simplified block diagram of an apparatus suitable for implementing embodiments of the present disclosure is illustrated; and

[0059] Figure 18 A block diagram of an example computer-readable medium according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is illustrated.

[0060] Throughout the accompanying figures, the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements. Detailed Implementation

[0061] The principles of this disclosure will now be described with reference to some exemplary embodiments. It should be understood that these embodiments are described for illustrative purposes only and to assist those skilled in the art in understanding and implementing this disclosure, and are not intended to imply any limitation on the scope of this disclosure. The disclosure described herein can be implemented in various ways besides those described below.

[0062] In the following description and claims, unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure pertains.

[0063] In this disclosure, references to "an embodiment," "an embodiment," "an example embodiment," etc., indicate that the described embodiment may include specific features, structures, or characteristics, but not every embodiment necessarily includes such specific features, structures, or characteristics. Furthermore, such phrases do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Moreover, when a specific feature, structure, or characteristic is described in connection with an embodiment, it should be understood that in conjunction with other embodiments (whether explicitly described or not) affecting such a feature, structure, or characteristic is within the knowledge of those skilled in the art.

[0064] It should be understood that although the terms “first” and “second” may be used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are used only to distinguish one element from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the exemplary embodiments, a first element may be referred to as a second element, and similarly, a second element may be referred to as a first element. As used herein, the term “and / or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the listed terms.

[0065] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are also intended to include the plural forms. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “has,” “having,” “includes,” and / or “including,” when used herein, specify the presence of the stated features, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof. As used herein, “at least one of the following: ” and “at least one of ” and similar wording, where the list of two or more elements is connected by “and” or “or”, means at least any one of the elements, or at least any two or more of the elements, or at least all of the elements.

[0066] As used in this application, the term "circuit system" may refer to one or more of the following: (a) Hardware circuit implementation only (such as implementation in analog and / or digital circuit systems only) and (b) A combination of hardware circuitry and software, such as (if applicable): (i) A combination of (multiple) analog and / or digital hardware circuits and software / firmware, and (ii) Any part of a hardware processor (including digital signal processors), software, and memory (including multiple memory), which work together to enable a device (such as a mobile phone or server) to perform various functions, and (c) (Multiple) hardware circuits and / or (multiple) processors, such as (multiple) microprocessors or portions of (multiple) microprocessors, which require software (e.g. firmware) for operation, but may be absent when the software is not required for operation.

[0067] The definition of "circuit system" applies to all uses of the term in this application, including in any claim. As another example, as used herein, the term "circuit system" also encompasses only hardware circuitry or a processor (or multiple processors) or portions thereof, and implementations thereof with accompanying software and / or firmware. For example, if applicable to a particular claim notation, the term "circuit system" also encompasses baseband integrated circuits or processor integrated circuits for mobile devices, or similar integrated circuits in servers, cellular network devices, or other computing or network devices.

[0068] As used herein, the term "communication network" refers to a network that conforms to any suitable communication standard, such as Long Term Evolution (LTE), LTE-A, Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA), High-Speed ​​Packet Access (HSPA), Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT), etc. Furthermore, communication between terminal devices and network devices in a communication network can be performed according to any suitable generation of communication protocols, including but not limited to first-generation (1G), second-generation (2G), 2.5G, 2.75G, third-generation (3G), fourth-generation (4G), 4.5G, fifth-generation (5G), 5G-Advanced, future sixth-generation (6G) communication protocols, and / or any other currently known or future-developed protocols. Embodiments of this disclosure can be applied to various communication systems. Given the rapid development of communications, there will naturally be communication technologies and systems that embody future types of this disclosure. This should not be construed as limiting the scope of this disclosure to the systems described above.

[0069] As used herein, the term "network device" refers to a node in a communication network through which terminal equipment accesses the network and receives services. Depending on the terminology and technology used, network device can refer to: base station (BS) or access point (AP), such as Node B (NodeB or NB), evolved Node B (eNodeB or eNB), NR NB (also known as gNB), Remote Radio Unit (RRU), Radio Header (RH), Remote Radio Header (RRH), relay, low-power node (such as femtocell, picocell, etc.).

[0070] The term "terminal device" refers to any end device capable of wireless communication. By way of example and not limitation, a terminal device may also be referred to as a communication device, user equipment (UE), subscriber station (SS), portable subscriber station, mobile station (MS), or access terminal (AT). Terminal devices may include, but are not limited to, mobile phones, cellular phones, smartphones, Voice over IP (VoIP) phones, wireless local loop phones, tablet computers, wearable terminal devices, personal digital assistants (PDAs), portable computers, desktop computers, image acquisition terminal devices (such as digital cameras), gaming terminal devices, music storage and players, in-vehicle wireless terminal devices, wireless endpoints, mobile stations, laptop embedded devices (LEE), laptop computer mounted devices (LME), USB dongles, smart devices, wireless client devices (CPE), Internet of Things (IoT) devices, watches or other wearable devices, head-mounted displays (HMDs), vehicles, drones, medical devices and applications (e.g., remote surgery), industrial devices and applications (e.g., robots and / or other wireless devices operating in industrial and / or automated processing chain environments), consumer electronics devices, devices operating on commercial and / or industrial wireless networks, etc. In the following description, the terms “terminal equipment”, “communication equipment”, “terminal”, “user equipment”, and “UE” are used interchangeably.

[0071] The principles and embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. First, refer to... Figure 1A The illustration depicts an example communication system 100 in which embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented. Figure 1A As shown, system 100 may be part of a communication network, including terminal device 110 and network device 120. Network device 120 may be a gNB, network (NW), or TRP that schedules a first bandwidth portion (BWP) or a first cell 130. As long as terminal device 110 is located in the corresponding cell (e.g., first cell 130) of network device 120, terminal device 110 can connect and communicate with network device 120 in UL or DL.

[0072] In the communication system, UL refers to the link from terminal device 110 to network device 120, and DL refers to the link from network device 120 to terminal device 110. Network device 120 can send scheduling information for scheduling uplink transmissions to terminal device 110, and terminal device 110 can transmit uplink transmissions or multiple repetitions of uplink transmissions to network device 120.

[0073] Communication in communication system 100 can be implemented according to any suitable communication protocol(s), including but not limited to cellular communication protocols such as first-generation (1G), second-generation (2G), third-generation (3G), fourth-generation (4G), fifth-generation (5G), and sixth-generation (6G), wireless local area network communication protocols such as IEEE 802.11, and / or any other currently known or future-developed protocols. Furthermore, communication can employ any suitable wireless communication technology, including but not limited to: Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA), Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA), Frequency Division Duplex (FDD), Time Division Duplex (TDD), Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO), Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDM), Discrete Fourier Transform Extended OFDM (DFT-s-OFDM), and / or any other currently known or future-developed technologies.

[0074] It should be understood that Figure 1A The number, connection relationships, and types of devices shown (i.e., terminal device 110 and network device 120) are for illustrative purposes only and do not imply any limitations. For example, communication system 100 may include any suitable number of devices suitable for implementing embodiments of this disclosure. For example, although Figure 1A Terminal device 110 is described as a mobile phone, but terminal device 110 can be any type of user equipment.

[0075] For AI / ML enhancements related to beam management, the following two sub-use cases are proposed: BM use case 1 for beam prediction in the spatial domain; and BM use case 2 for beam prediction in the temporal domain. Specifically, BM use case 1 involves spatial domain DL Tx beam prediction for beam set A based on measurement results of beam set B. BM use case 2 involves temporal DL Tx beam prediction for beam set A based on historical measurement results of beam set B. For both BM use case 1 and BM use case 2, beam set A consists of beams predicted by the AI / ML model, while beam set B consists of beams actually measured. The gNB configures the UE with configurations related to both sets A and B (such as CSI resource and reporting configurations).

[0076] Figure 1BExamples of two sub-use cases for beam management associated with some embodiments of this disclosure are illustrated. Spatial beam prediction (BM use case 1) aims to predict the optimal DL Tx beam and / or DL ​​Tx / Rx beam pairs in different spatial locations. Conversely, temporal beam prediction (BM use case 2) aims to predict the optimal DL Tx beam and / or DL ​​Tx / Rx beam pair to be used for the next time step. The primary motivation is to support reduced overhead and reduced beam measurement and reporting latency. BM use case 1 and BM use case 2 can be supported by a one-sided model, and support for necessary / recommended lifecycle management (LCM) components for the selected sub-use cases is considered.

[0077] As used herein, the term "supported function" refers to a function that the UE can indicate by using UE capability information (via RRC / LPP signaling); the term "applicable function" refers to a function that the UE is ready to apply to inference; and the term "activated function" refers to a function that has been enabled for performing inference.

[0078] Supported features (which may or may not have available models) are reported in UE capabilities, while the existing UE Assist Information (UAI) process is used for reporting applicable features in proactive reporting.

[0079] Figure 1C An example process 140 for proactive reporting of applicable functions, associated with some embodiments of this disclosure, is illustrated. Process 140 involves... Figure 1A UE 110 and network device 120.

[0080] At step 141, network device 120 sends a UE capability query message to UE 110 to initiate the process, reporting the functions it supports for AI / ML. At step 142, UE 110 sends a UE capability information message to network device 120, which includes the functions supported at the UE side.

[0081] At step 143, network device 120 configures the UE 110 with functional configurations for evaluation. Network device 120 configures UE 110 to provide its applicable functions.

[0082] At step 144, when the function configuration and applicable functions / conditions change, UE 110 sends the applicable functions to network device 120.

[0083] At step 145, network device 120 sends an inference activation configuration for one or more applicable functions to UE 110. At step 146, UE 110 begins inference / monitoring based on network / UE activation / deactivation.

[0084] Figure 1DAn example process 150 for passive reporting of applicable functions associated with some embodiments of this disclosure is illustrated. Process 150 relates to... Figure 1A UE 110 and network device 120.

[0085] At step 151, network device 120 sends a UE capability query message to UE 110 to initiate the procedure, reporting the functions it supports for AI / ML. At step 152, UE 110 sends a UE capability information message to network device 120, which includes the functions supported at the UE side.

[0086] At step 153, network device 120 provides network configuration and initiates UE 110 to report its applicable functions. At step 154, UE 110 sends the applicable functions to network device 120.

[0087] At step 155, network device 120 sends the updated inference configuration for applicable functions reported in step 154 ​​to UE 110. At step 156, UE 110 begins inference / monitoring based on network / UE activation / deactivation.

[0088] exist Figure 1C Step 143 or Figure 1D In step 153, the following configurations can be provided from the network device to the UE: the UE is allowed to report UAI via other configurations, and the applicability report is based on option (A) and / or option (B).

[0089] In option (A), Figure 1C Step 143 or Figure 1D Step 153 provides one or more CSI-ReportConfigs from the CSI-ReportConfigs used for inference configuration, where the associated ID can be configured within the CSI framework as a working assumption for the application. Figure 1C Step 143 or Figure 1D In step 153, the CSI report configuration for UE-side model inference cannot be activated immediately upon reception.

[0090] In option (B), Figure 1C Step 143 or Figure 1DStep 153 provides one or more sets of inference-related parameters for use only in the applicability report (not for inference). This set of inference-related parameters is selected from Information Elements (IEs) in CSI-ReportConfig, or from IEs referenced by CSI-ReportConfig as a starting point. Examples of IEs may include: associated IDs, set A related information, set B related information, and report content related information. For BM use case 2, the IE may also include time instance related information for measurement and time instance related information for prediction.

[0091] exist Figure 1C Step 144 or Figure 1D In step 154, the UE reports the applicability of all or more CSI-ReportConfig (for option (A)) and / or (multiple) inference-related parameter sets (for option (B)).

[0092] If in Figure 1C Step 143 or Figure 1D If option (A) is configured in step 153, then applicable non-periodic CSI reports and semi-persistent CSI reports can be activated / triggered by the network device after applicability is reported. Applicable periodic CSI reports are considered activated only if the applicability of the corresponding CSI-ReportConfig is reported in the RRC reconfiguration completion.

[0093] exist Figure 1C Step 145 or Figure 1D In step 155, the network device may optionally configure CSI-ReportConfig for inference configuration during RRC reconfiguration, where the associated ID can be configured within the CSI framework as a working assumption for the application. If in Figure 1C Step 143 or Figure 1D In step 153, the UE has already been configured with CSI-ReportConfig. Figure 1C Step 145 or Figure 1D Step 155 in the process can be optional.

[0094] For beam management, multiple CSI reports for inference used in the UE-side model can be configured / activated / triggered, depending on the UE's capabilities. For two overlapping PUSCHs, if the UE is not configured with an sTx-2Panel, or if the UE is configured by a higher-layer parameter PDCCH (which is configured in different control resource sets within the active DL BWP containing two different control resource set pool index values), and the UE is configured with an sTx-2Panel, and the two overlapping PUSCHs are associated with the same control resource set pool index value, then according to Clause 9 of TS 38.213, the priority rules in this clause apply to physical channels with the same priority index.

[0095] CSI Reports and Priority Values Related, this priority value ,in: - Used for non-periodic CSI reports that will be carried on the PUSCH; For use in semi-persistent CSI reports that will be carried on the PUSCH; For use in semi-persistent CSI reports to be carried on PUCCH; and For use in periodic CSI reports that will be carried on PUCCH; - CSI reports used to carry L1-RSRP or L1-SINR; and CSI reports that do not carry L1-RSRP or L1-SINR; - It is the serving cell index, and This is the value of the higher-level parameter `maxNrofServingCells`. It applies to CSI reports configured with `ltm-CSI-ReportConfig`. It is the serving cell index value, where the reporting configuration is configured. - It is the report configuration ID, and This is the value of the higher-level parameter `maxNrofCSI-ReportConfigurations`. It applies to CSI reports configured with `ltm-CSI-ReportConfig`. It is ltm-CSI-ReportConfigID, and It is the value of the higher-level parameter maxNrofLTM-CSI-ReportConfiguration.

[0096] If related to the first CSI report The value is lower than the associated value for the second CSI report. If the value is positive, then the first CSI report is considered to take precedence over the second CSI report.

[0097] Two CSI reports are considered conflicting if the time occupancy of the physical channel scheduled to carry CSI reports overlaps in at least one OFDM symbol and they are transmitted on the same carrier. When a UE is configured to transmit two conflicting CSI reports, - If the y-values ​​of two CSI reports differ, the following rule applies (except where one y-value is 2 and the other is 3): (for CSI reports sent on PUSCH, as described in Clause 5.2.3 of TS 38.214; for CSI-RS reports sent on PUCCH, as described in Clause 5.2.4 of TS 38.214): The higher y-value... The CSI report for the value should not be sent by the UE. - Otherwise, the two CSI reports are reused, or one of them is discarded based on the priority value, as described in Clause 9.2.5.2 of TS 38.213.

[0098] In the event of a conflict with (multiple) CSI reports configured with CSI-ReportConfig, the CSI report configured with ltm-CSI-ReportConfig has a higher priority than all CSI reports configured with CSI-ReportConfig, regardless of... value.

[0099] If the semi-persistent CSI report to be carried on the PUSCH overlaps in time with PUSCH data transmissions in one or more symbols on the same carrier, and if the earliest symbol of these PUSCH channels is not earlier than N2+d after the last symbol of the DCI that schedules the PUSCH. 2,1 The first symbol is (where d) 2,1 It is associated with PUSCH carrying semi-persistent CSI reports and PUSCH with data transmission. 2,1 If the maximum value in the timeline is not met, the CSI report will not be sent by the UE. Otherwise, if the timeline requirements are not met, an error condition exists.

[0100] If the UE will transmit a first PUSCH including a semi-persistent CSI report and a second PUSCH including a UL-SCH on the same carrier, and the first PUSCH transmission will overlap with the second PUSH transmission in time, then the UE will not transmit the first PUSCH, but will transmit the second PUSCH. When at least one of the first or second PUSCH transmissions responds to a DCI format detection performed by the UE, the UE expects the first PUSCH transmission and the second PUSH transmission to satisfy the timing conditions described above for time-overlapping PUSCH transmissions.

[0101] against Figure 1C Step 145 or Figure 1D The CSI-ReportConfig provided in step 155 for inference configuration, including non-periodic and semi-persistent CSI reports, can be activated / triggered by the network device after RRC reconfiguration, while periodic CSI reports can be considered to be activated after RRC reconfiguration. For inapplicable inference parameter sets or inapplicable CSI-ReportConfig, the UE is not expected to be configured with a CSI-ReportConfig for inference configuration. As used herein, the terms "inapplicable" and "not applicable" are used interchangeably.

[0102] When a function configured by the network to be reported via UAI changes from inapplicable to applicable, the UE can report the function to the network. The UE will not automatically deactivate the function when it becomes inapplicable. When the network device receives a report from the UE that an active function is inapplicable, the network device is expected to deactivate the active function.

[0103] Considering the above, when a network device is expected to deactivate an active function by receiving an inapplicability message from the UE, in Figure 1C Step 143 or Figure 1D The reasoning report for the periodic applicable configuration for option (A) configured in step 153 may be subject to some ambiguity.

[0104] Figure 1E An example scenario 160 is illustrated, associated with some embodiments of this disclosure, where reported periodic reasoning becomes inapplicable.

[0105] Network device 120 may send a UE Capability Request message to UE 110 to initiate a procedure, reporting the functions it supports in AI / ML. UE 110 may send a UE Capability Information message to network device 120 containing the functions supported at the UE side. At step 161, network device 120 sends an RRC reconfiguration message to provide one or more CSI-ReportConfigs from the CSI-ReportConfigs used for inference configuration.

[0106] At step 162, UE 110 uses an RRC reconfiguration complete message to report the applicability of the inference configuration provided in step 161 to network device 120, providing one or more CSI-ReportConfigs from the CSI-ReportConfigs applicable to the inference configuration. Given that step 162 in option A is used for inference reporting (because the configuration has already been provided in step 161), if nothing is reported in step 162, it is assumed that nothing applies.

[0107] At step 163, the applicable CSI report can be considered activated. Assuming that no activation signaling from network device 120 is required, UE 110 can directly report the inference result to network device 120 in step 163.

[0108] At step 164, when UE 110 reports inference based on at least one periodically configured CSI report, UE 110 may be aware that the model no longer meets performance requirements (e.g., using a beam prediction accuracy metric applied as a UE-centric performance monitoring method known as performance monitoring type 1), and therefore, UAI is used to indicate that the current inference configuration is not applicable, and the UE expects to deactivate the current configuration and switch to a different CSI-Report configuration for inference.

[0109] At step 165, the current CSI inference configuration is predicted and reported from the UE. However, as mentioned in step 164, it is no longer applicable.

[0110] In other words, UE 110 can use UAI to report periodic CSI report inference report configuration as inapplicable. Although the UE cannot autonomously activate inference reporting, inapplicability using UAI may occur during the periodically configured reporting slots. This provides ambiguity about what will be reported once the inapplicability message is sent, as periodic reports are sent and reported simultaneously. Therefore, when a UE is configured with periodic ML feature CSI-RS reporting and can use the function of reporting inapplicability using UAI, ambiguity arises in option A type of the applicability report. As used herein, the terms "CSI report inference report configuration," "inference CSI report configuration," and "CSI inference report configuration," "inference report configuration," and "inference report configuration for CSI" are used interchangeably, and other terms are also possible.

[0111] Inadequate UE configuration may exist when periodic inference reporting becomes inapplicable. Furthermore, if periodic ML feature CSI-RS reporting is applied, inapplicability using UAI may occur during the reporting slots of periodic configurations. The problem to be addressed is that ambiguity arises regarding the content to be reported once an inapplicability message is sent during periodic reporting. The UE is expected to report inference results, but a good model for inference does not exist. The current configuration has already been notified of inapplicability via UAI. What the UE should report needs to be designed before the network device reconfigures the UE. The CSI framework needs to be enhanced, considering both BM use case 1 and BM use case 2.

[0112] For a given activated AI / ML feature beam prediction configured with periodic CSI reports, in Figure 5 In step 162, after the RRC reconfiguration completion message is transmitted, the applicable configuration via the RRC reconfiguration completion report can be activated immediately. If Figure 5 The configuration(s) provided in step 161 include periodic reports, then in Figure 5 In step 162, the UE selects the applicable configuration (based on model availability or inference capability) and can apply RRC reconfiguration to complete the transmission of the applicable configuration, and is able to Figure 5 Periodic inference is sent immediately after step 162. However, this procedure is insufficient because it introduces additional ambiguity, particularly regarding UE behavior as mentioned above. It should be understood that Figures 2 to... Figure 5 This disclosure is intended for ambiguity, particularly regarding ambiguity in UE behavior, and the embodiments herein may also be applied to other procedures and use cases.

[0113] In view of the above, when an RRC reconfiguration completion message is used and the same active CSI report becomes inapplicable during inference reporting, a flexible approach is needed to resolve ambiguities regarding inference reports for periodic CSI reports. Some embodiments of this disclosure provide a scheme for determining appropriate UE behavior regarding periodic CSI-RS inference reports corresponding to the inapplicability of active inference. This allows for the design of UE behavior in cases of inapplicable CSI report configurations. Therefore, communication performance can be improved. Reference will be made below. Figures 2A to 8 Provide a detailed description of the solution.

[0114] Figure 2A The illustration shows a signaling diagram of a first example process 200A according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Reference will be made to this diagram for discussion purposes. Figure 1A Process 200A is described. Process 200A may involve terminal device 110 and network device 120. It should be understood that, although in Figure 1A The process 200A has been described in the communication system 100, but the process can also be applied to other communication scenarios.

[0115] like Figure 2A As shown, network device 120 sends (211) an inference report configuration for CSI 212 to terminal device 213. Terminal device 110 receives (213) the inference report configuration for CSI 212 from network device 120. In some embodiments, the inference report configuration for CSI 212 may be associated with periodic CSI reporting. In some implementations, the inference report configuration for CSI 212 may be provided to terminal device 110 via an RRC reconfiguration message. Terminal device 110 may report the suitability of the inference report configuration for CSI 212 to network device 120 via an RRC reconfiguration complete message. The periodic CSI reporting associated with the inference report configuration for CSI 212 may then be considered activated. Alternatively, terminal device 110 may receive an indication to activate the inference report configuration for CSI 212, and then start periodic CSI reporting based on the inference report configuration for CSI 212.

[0116] If terminal device 110 determines (214) that the inference report configuration for CSI 212 is not applicable, then terminal device 110 excludes (218) sending the CSI inference result to network device 120. Correspondingly, network device 120 excludes (219) receiving the CSI inference result from terminal device 110.

[0117] In some embodiments, terminal device 110 may send (215) an indication 216 to network device 120 that the inference report configuration for CSI 212 is not applicable. Network device 120 may receive (217) an indication 216 from terminal device 110 that the inference report configuration for CSI 212 is not applicable. Network device 120 may exclude (219) receiving CSI inference results from terminal device 110 based on the received indication 216.

[0118] In some embodiments, when CSI inference results are excluded from being sent to network device 120, terminal device 110 may exclude sending CSI reports configured for CSI 212 to network device 120. In other words, if the inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable, no report configured for the inference report is sent by the terminal device. Correspondingly, network device 120 may exclude receiving CSI reports configured for CSI 212 from terminal device 110. In other words, network device 120 may not receive CSI reports configured for the inference report.

[0119] In some implementations, to exclude the transmission of CSI inference results to network device 120, terminal device 110 may change the reporting amount for the inference reporting configuration for CSI 212 to none. The inference reporting configuration for CSI 212 may include an indication that the reporting amount is none when the inference reporting configuration for CSI 212 is inapplicable. In other words, terminal device 110 may be configured to stop reporting corresponding to an inapplicable inference reporting configuration. In some examples, network device 120 may send an indication to release the inference reporting configuration for CSI 212. Terminal device 110 may then deactivate the inference reporting configuration for CSI 212 based on the release indication. In other words, terminal device 110 may be configured to stop reporting corresponding to an inapplicable inference reporting configuration (i.e., reporting amount = "none") until network device 120 explicitly releases the corresponding configuration.

[0120] In a specific example implementation, an indication to change the reporting quantity to none may be carried in a flag in the inference reporting configuration for CSI 212 if the inference reporting configuration for CSI 212 is not applicable. For example, the inference reporting configuration for CSI 212 may include the flag (report_none_non_applicated = True). Based on this flag, if the inference reporting configuration for CSI 212 becomes inapplicable during inference reporting, the terminal device 110 may be configured to stop reporting.

[0121] In some implementations, to exclude the transmission of CSI inference results to network device 120, terminal device 110 may deactivate the inference report configuration for CSI 212. In other words, the inference report configuration for CSI 212 will be considered autonomously inactive, and periodic reports will not be applied if the inference report configuration for CSI 212 is not applicable.

[0122] In a specific example implementation, the inference reporting configuration for CSI 212 may include an indication to disable the inference reporting configuration for CSI 212 if the inference reporting configuration for CSI 212 is not applicable. For example, the indication to disable the inference reporting configuration for CSI 212 if the inference reporting configuration for CSI 212 is not applicable may be carried in a flag in the inference reporting configuration for CSI 212. That is, the inference reporting configuration for CSI 212 may include the flag (disable_after_non_applicable = True). Based on this flag, the terminal device 110 may be configured to disable the inference reporting configuration for CSI 212, and therefore, during inference reporting, if the inference reporting configuration for CSI 212 becomes inapplicable, inference reporting for the inference reporting configuration for CSI 212 is stopped.

[0123] Figure 2B The illustration shows a signaling diagram of a second example process 200B according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Reference will be made to this diagram for discussion purposes. Figure 1A Describe process 200B. Process 200B may involve terminal device 110 and network device 120. It should be understood that, although in Figure 1A The process 200B has been described in the communication system 100, but the process can also be applied to other communication scenarios.

[0124] like Figure 2BAs shown, network device 120 sends (221) an inference report configuration for CSI 222 to terminal device 223. Terminal device 110 receives (223) the inference report configuration for CSI 222 from network device 120. In some embodiments, the inference report configuration for CSI 222 may be associated with periodic CSI reporting. In some implementations, the inference report configuration for CSI 222 may be provided to terminal device 110 via an RRC reconfiguration message. Terminal device 110 may report the suitability of the inference report configuration for CSI 222 to network device 120 via an RRC reconfiguration complete message. The periodic CSI reporting associated with the inference report configuration for CSI 222 may then be considered activated. Alternatively, terminal device 110 may receive an indication to activate the inference report configuration for CSI 222 and then start periodic CSI reporting based on the inference report configuration for CSI 222.

[0125] If terminal device 110 determines (224) that the inference reporting configuration for CSI 222 is not applicable, then terminal device 110 continues to perform (228) measurements on the first beam set associated with the inference reporting configuration for CSI 222. The first beam set may include a set B for the inference reporting configuration for CSI 222. Terminal device 110 sends (229) measurement-related information 230 to network device 120. Correspondingly, network device 120 receives (231) measurement-related information 230 from terminal device 110.

[0126] In some embodiments, terminal device 110 may send (225) an indication 226 to network device 120 that the inference report configuration for CSI 222 is not applicable. Network device 120 may receive (227) the indication 226 that the inference report configuration for CSI 222 is not applicable from terminal device 110. Network device 120 may receive (231) measurement-related information 230 based on the received indication 226.

[0127] In some embodiments, the inference report configuration for CSI is a first inference report configuration for CSI, and measurement-related information 230 is sent based on a second report configuration for CSI. The measurement-related information 230 may include at least a portion of the measurement results for the first beam set. The measurement-related information 230 may be carried in a CSI report associated with the second report configuration for CSI. In other words, if the inference report configuration for CSI 222 is not applicable, terminal device 110 may report measurements from set B (e.g., the top K beams from the best measurements of set B) instead of inference reports from set A. That is, terminal device 110 may perform a fallback operation of reporting measurement results (e.g., the top K beams from the best measurements of set B).

[0128] In some implementations, the first inference report configuration for CSI may include a second report configuration for CSI, which will be applied if the first inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable. Alternatively or additionally, if the first inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable, the first inference report configuration for CSI may include an indication of the second report configuration for CSI. In other words, when periodic inference reports are provided to terminal device 110, network device 120 may configure a fallback operation for measurement results (e.g., the top K beams of the best measurements from set B) where the active inference CSI report configuration becomes inapplicable, by providing terminal device 110 with a pointer or index to a fallback configuration.

[0129] In some examples, a CSI report carrying information 230 can be generated by adding at least one padding bit. For example, if for a report set B measurement relative to the inference result of report set A, the payload corresponding to the beams of set A (as the inference result of the first configuration) and the beams of set B (e.g., the top K beams from the best measurement of set B) do not match, but the L1 report is expected to have the same payload size (as in past inference reports), padding bits can be added for the report set B measurement.

[0130] In some embodiments, the inference report configuration for CSI is a first inference report configuration for CSI. Terminal device 110 can receive a third inference report configuration for CSI from network device 120. Measurements can be performed on the first beam set before the third inference report configuration for CSI is received, and after the third inference report configuration for CSI is received, measurement-related information can be sent. Measurement-related information 230 may include inference results associated with measurements of the first beam set. Terminal device 110 can generate and store inference results based on the first inference report configuration for CSI, according to measurements of the first beam set. In other words, even during periods when the inference report configuration for CSI 222 is not applicable, terminal device 110 can maintain measurements of beam set B, generate inference results, and store inference results. After a new inference report configuration for CSI is received, terminal device 110 can send any backlogged predictions that were not previously sent.

[0131] Figure 2C The illustration shows a signaling diagram of a second example process 200C according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Reference will be made to this diagram for discussion purposes. Figure 1A Describe process 200C. Process 200C may involve terminal device 110 and network device 120. It should be understood that, although in Figure 1A The process 200C has been described in the communication system 100, but this process can also be applied to other communication scenarios. Process 200C can be combined with... Figure 2A Process 200A or Figure 2B Procedure 200B can be executed, or it can be executed independently of procedures 200A and 200B.

[0132] like Figure 2C As shown, network device 120 sends (241) a first inference report configuration for CSI 242 to terminal device 243. Terminal device 110 receives (243) the first inference report configuration for CSI 242 from network device 120. In some embodiments, the first inference report configuration for CSI 242 may be associated with periodic CSI reporting. In some implementations, the first inference report configuration for CSI 242 may be provided to terminal device 110 via an RRC reconfiguration message. Terminal device 110 may report the suitability of the first inference report configuration for CSI 242 to network device 120 via an RRC reconfiguration complete message. The periodic CSI reporting associated with the first inference report configuration for CSI 242 may then be considered activated. Alternatively, terminal device 110 may receive an indication to activate the first inference report configuration for CSI 242, and then start periodic CSI reporting based on the first inference report configuration for CSI 242.

[0133] If terminal device 110 determines (244) that the first inference report configuration for CSI 242 is not applicable, then terminal device 110 continues to perform (248) measurements associated with the first inference report configuration for CSI 242. In other words, even if the first inference report configuration for CSI 242 is not applicable, terminal device 110 can continue to measure set B for inference report configurations for CSI 242.

[0134] Network device 120 sends (249) a second inference report configuration for CSI 250 to terminal device 110. Terminal device 110 receives (251) the second inference report configuration for CSI 250 from network device 120. Terminal device 110 generates a CSI inference result 253 based on measurements associated with a first inference report configuration for CSI 242, and sends (252) the CSI inference result 253 based on the second inference report configuration for CSI 250. Network device 120 receives (254) the CSI inference result 253 from terminal device 110. In some embodiments, the first inference report configuration for CSI 242 and the second inference report configuration for CSI 250 are associated with beam prediction in the time domain. In other words, if the inference CSI report configuration for the activation of BM use case 2 becomes inapplicable, and a new inference CSI report configuration for BM use case 2 is configured via an RRC reconfiguration message, then the set B measurements collected during the period when the previous inference CSI report configuration was inapplicable can be used to generate a new / next BM use case 2 CSI report before the new inference CSI report configuration is received.

[0135] In some embodiments, terminal device 110 may send (245) an indication 246 to network device 120 that the first inference report configuration for CSI 242 is not applicable. Network device 120 may receive (247) the indication 246 that the first inference report configuration for CSI 242 is not applicable from terminal device 110. Network device 120 may send (249) measurement-related information 230 based on the received indication 246.

[0136] In some embodiments, the observation window for CSI inference result 253 includes a time window for measurements associated with the first inference report configuration for CSI 242 prior to the receipt of the second inference report configuration for CSI 250. In other words, if the active inference CSI report configuration for BM use case 2 becomes inapplicable, and a new inference CSI report configuration for BM use case 2 is configured via an RRC reconfiguration message, then the set B measurements collected during the period when the previous inference CSI report configuration was inapplicable will be added to the observation window of the new / next BM use case 2 CSI report before the new inference CSI report configuration is received.

[0137] In some embodiments, terminal device 110 may perform measurements associated with a second inference reporting configuration for CSI 250, and generate and store CSI inference results 253 based on measurements associated with a first inference reporting configuration for CSI 242 and measurements associated with the second inference reporting configuration for CSI 250. In other words, terminal device 110 may store measurements for the first inference reporting configuration for CSI 242 when the first inference reporting configuration for CSI 242 is not applicable, and use these measurements in conjunction with measurements for the second inference reporting configuration for CSI 250 to generate and report inference results for the second inference reporting configuration for CSI 250.

[0138] In some embodiments, if the first inference report configuration for CSI 242 is not applicable, the terminal device 110 may exclude the transmission of CSI reports for the first inference report configuration for CSI 242 before receiving the second inference report configuration for CSI 250. In some embodiments, if the first inference report configuration for CSI 242 is not applicable, the terminal device 110 may change the report quantity for the first inference report configuration for CSI 242 to none before receiving the second inference report configuration for CSI 250.

[0139] Figure 2D The illustration shows a signaling diagram of a second example process 200D according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Reference will be made to this diagram for discussion purposes. Figure 1A Describe process 200D. Process 200D may involve terminal device 110 and network device 120. It should be understood that, although in Figure 1A The process 200D has been described in the communication system 100, but this process can also be applied to other communication scenarios. Process 200D can be combined with... Figure 2C The process 200C can be executed, or it can be executed independently of process 200C.

[0140] like Figure 2DAs shown, network device 120 sends (261) an inference report configuration for CSI 262 to terminal device 263. Terminal device 110 receives (263) the inference report configuration for CSI 262 from network device 120. In some embodiments, the inference report configuration for CSI 262 may be associated with periodic CSI reporting. In some implementations, the inference report configuration for CSI 262 may be provided to terminal device 110 via an RRC reconfiguration message. Terminal device 110 may report the suitability of the inference report configuration for CSI 262 to network device 120 via an RRC reconfiguration complete message. The periodic CSI reporting associated with the inference report configuration for CSI 262 may then be considered activated. Alternatively, terminal device 110 may receive an indication to activate the inference report configuration for CSI 262 and then start periodic CSI reporting based on the inference report configuration for CSI 262.

[0141] If terminal device 110 determines (264) that the inference report configuration for CSI 262 is not applicable, then terminal device 110 determines (268) a first priority for the first CSI report associated with the inference report configuration for CSI. This first priority is lower than a second priority for a second CSI report associated with the inference report configuration for CSI during an applicability report of the inference report configuration for CSI. Similarly, network device 120 determines (269) a first priority for the first CSI report.

[0142] In some embodiments, terminal device 110 may send (265) an indication 266 to network device 120 that the inference report configuration for CSI 262 is not applicable. Network device 120 may receive (267) the indication 266 that the inference report configuration for CSI 262 is not applicable from terminal device 110. Network device 120 may determine (269) a first priority for the first CSI report based on the received indication 266.

[0143] Terminal device 110 may send a first CSI report to network device 120 based on a first priority. Alternatively, terminal device 110 may omit or postpone sending the first CSI report based on the first priority.

[0144] In some embodiments, the inference report configuration for CSI may include an indication of priority rules that are not applicable to the inference report configuration for CSI. Terminal device 110 may determine the priority of the inapplicable periodic inference reports based on the indicated priority rules. Alternatively, terminal device 110 may determine the priority of the inapplicable periodic inference reports based on predefined priority rules.

[0145] In some embodiments, the priority value corresponding to the first priority is higher than the priority value corresponding to the second priority. In other words, when the inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable, the priority value corresponding to the inference report configuration for CSI may be greater than the priority value corresponding to the inference report configuration for CSI when the inference report configuration for CSI is applicable, thereby causing a decrease in the priority of the inapplicable periodic inference report.

[0146] In some embodiments, the first priority may be associated at least with the number of inapplicable CSI reports associated with the inference reporting configuration used for CSI, and with the identifier number of the inference reporting configuration used for CSI. In other words, the more inapplicable CSI reports associated with the inference reporting configuration used for CSI, the lower the priority of the inapplicable periodic inference reports. For the same number of inapplicable CSI reports associated with two different inference reporting configurations used for CSI, the inference reporting configuration used for CSI with the higher identifier number has a lower priority for the inapplicable periodic inference reports.

[0147] In some embodiments, the difference between the first priority and the second priority is associated with the number of inapplicable CSI reports associated with the inference reporting configuration for CSI. Alternatively or additionally, the difference between the first priority and the second priority is associated with an identifier of the inference reporting configuration for CSI. In a more specific example, the difference between the first priority and the second priority is associated with the sum of the number of inapplicable CSI reports associated with the inference reporting configuration for CSI and the identifier of the inference reporting configuration for CSI.

[0148] Figure 3 An example process 300 is illustrated, representing a first example implementation of some embodiments of the present disclosure. Process 300 may relate to a terminal device (also referred to as a UE) 110 and a network device 120. Process 300 can be considered as... Figure 2A A specific example of process 200A.

[0149] In process 300, at step 301, network device 120 initiates the process by sending a UE capability query message to the UE that reports the functions it supports in AI / ML. At step 302, UE 110 sends a UE capability information message to the network, which includes the functions supported at the UE side.

[0150] At step 303, network device 120 receives UE capabilities and configures UE 110 via RRC reconfiguration. This RRC reconfiguration request UE 110 reports the applicable periodic CSI reports using report amount = "none" if CSI-ReportConfig becomes inapplicable during inference reporting via the flag (report_none_non_applicated=True). Figure 3 As shown, in step 303, CSI-ReportConfig ID_1 is configured with an enabled flag (report_none_non_applicated=True) so that UE 110 will report NULL if CSI-ReportConfig ID_1 becomes unapplicable.

[0151] At step 304, UE 110 receives RRC reconfiguration considering the network device request in step 303, and reports CSI-ReportConfig ID_1 as the applicable CSI reporting configuration. The CSI-ReportConfig ID_1 reporting becomes active after step 304.

[0152] At step 305, UE 110 determines that CSI-ReportConfig ID_1 is applicable and detects inference degradation, thereby determining that CSI-ReportConfig ID_1 becomes inapplicable. At step 306, UAI is used to indicate that the current inference configuration is inapplicable.

[0153] At step 307, UE 110 changes the report type of CSI-ReportConfig ID_1 to apply report quantity = "None". At step 308, network device 120 deactivates and releases CSI-ReportConfig ID_1, and reconfigures UE 110 via RRC.

[0154] In this way, the UE can be configured to stop reporting corresponding to inapplicable inference reporting configurations (i.e., report quantity = "none") until the network device explicitly releases the corresponding inference reporting configuration. For inapplicable periodic CSI reporting configurations, a scheme with a report quantity of "none" is designed, which can be applied to option (A) configuration for BM use case 1 or BM use case 2.

[0155] Figure 4 An example process 400 is illustrated as a second example implementation of some embodiments of the present disclosure. Process 400 may involve a terminal device (also referred to as a UE) 110 and a network device 120. Process 400 can be considered as... Figure 2AA specific example of process 200A. The same reference numerals are used to indicate... Figure 3 and Figure 4 The elements or components that have the same operation as those described in the document will be omitted, and their detailed descriptions will be omitted.

[0156] In process 400, at step 301, network device 120 initiates the process by sending a UE capability query message to the UE that reports the functions it supports in AI / ML. At step 302, UE 110 sends a UE capability information message to the network, which includes the functions supported at the UE side.

[0157] At step 403, network device 120 receives UE capabilities and configures UE 110 via RRC reconfiguration. This RRC reconfiguration requests UE 110 to disable applicable periodic CSI reporting if the flag (disable_after_non_applicable = True) becomes inapplicable during inference reporting. Figure 4 As shown, in step 403, CSI-ReportConfig ID_1 is configured with an enabled flag (disable_after_non_applicable=True) so that UE 110 will enable reporting if CSI-ReportConfig ID_1 becomes unapplicable.

[0158] At step 304, UE 110 receives RRC reconfiguration considering the network device request in step 403 and reports CSI-ReportConfig ID_1 as the applicable CSI reporting configuration. The CSI-ReportConfig ID_1 reporting becomes active after step 304.

[0159] At step 305, UE 110 determines that CSI-ReportConfig ID_1 is applicable and detects inference degradation, thereby determining that CSI-ReportConfig ID_1 becomes inapplicable. At step 306, UAI is used to indicate that the current inference configuration is inapplicable.

[0160] At step 407, UE 110 stops reporting CSI-ReportConfig ID_1. In other words, UE 110 renders CSI-ReportConfig ID_1 inactive.

[0161] In this way, the UE can follow a configured or defined process to adopt new behavior, where periodic CSI reports will be treated as autonomously inactive, and periodic reports will not be applied after the UAI is sent in step 306. A scheme for autonomously deactivating inference reports for inapplicable periodic CSI report configurations is designed, which can be applied to Option (A) configurations for BM use case 1 or BM use case 2.

[0162] Figure 5 An example process 500 is illustrated as a third example implementation of some embodiments of the present disclosure. Process 500 may involve a terminal device (also referred to as a UE) 110 and a network device 120. Process 500 can be considered as... Figure 2B A specific example of process 200B. The same reference numerals are used to indicate... Figure 3 and Figure 5 The elements or components that have the same operation as those described in the document will be omitted, and their detailed descriptions will be omitted.

[0163] In process 500, at step 301, network device 120 initiates the process by sending a UE capability query message to the UE that reports the functions it supports in AI / ML. At step 302, UE 110 sends a UE capability information message to the network, which includes the functions supported at the UE side.

[0164] At step 503, network device 120 receives UE capabilities and configures CSI-ReportConfig ID_1 as a periodic inference report to UE 110 via RRC reconfiguration. RRC reconfiguration includes fallback configuration for inference reports that are not applicable in CSI-ReportConfig ID_1.

[0165] At step 304, UE 110 receives RRC reconfiguration considering the network device request in step 503 and reports CSI-ReportConfig ID_1 as the applicable CSI reporting configuration. The CSI-ReportConfig ID_1 reporting becomes active after step 304.

[0166] At step 305, UE 110 determines that CSI-ReportConfig ID_1 is applicable and detects inference degradation, thereby determining that CSI-ReportConfig ID_1 becomes inapplicable. At step 306, UAI is used to indicate that the current inference configuration is inapplicable. UE 110 implicitly sends a fallback request to network device 120, which indicates the CSI-ReportConfig ID, as a fallback to measure reporting from that CSI-ReportConfig ID to the set B beam (i.e., CSI report configuration ID_1 in this example).

[0167] At step 507, UE 110 stops reporting the inference results corresponding to CSI-ReportConfig ID_1. At step 508, UE 110 begins reporting set B beams via CSI-ReportConfig ID_2 until an RRC reconfiguration message is received.

[0168] In this way, the UE can report set B measurements instead of set A inference reports, thus allowing continuous model operation even when reporting previously measured set B beams. The network device configures a fallback operation, where the fallback operation may involve reporting measurement results (e.g., the top K beams of the best measurements from set B) when an active inference CSI report becomes inapplicable. This is achieved by providing the UE with a pointer or index to the fallback configuration (according to option A) simultaneously with the periodic inference report being initiated. The purpose of providing the pointer or index is to facilitate a low-latency, predefined approach that instructs the UE to enter a fallback mode for a specific, active inference CSI report that has become inapplicable. The UE receives a configuration from the network device that includes a periodic CSI report inference report fallback configuration. This fallback configuration contains an index to CSI-ReportConfig. If the payload corresponding to the set A beam size (as an inference result of the first configuration) and the set B beam size (e.g., the top K beams of the best measurements from set B) does not match, but the L1 report is expected to maintain the same payload size as in previous reports, padding bits can be added. A scheme for rollback operations on set B measurement reports for inapplicable periodic CSI report configurations is designed, which can be applied to option (A) configuration of BM use case 1 or BM use case 2.

[0169] Figure 6 An example process 600, implemented according to some embodiments of the present disclosure, is illustrated. Process 600 may involve a terminal device (also referred to as a UE) 110 and a network device 120. Process 600 can be considered as... Figure 2B A specific example of process 200B.

[0170] In procedure 600, network device 120 initiates the procedure by sending a UE capability query message to the UE reporting its AI / ML supported functions. UE 110 sends a UE capability information message to the network, which includes the functions supported at the UE side. At step 601, network device 120 receives the UE capabilities and configures CSI-ReportConfig ID_1 as a periodic inference report to UE 110 via RRC reconfiguration. At step 602, UE 110 receives the RRC configuration considering the network device request in step 601 and reports CSI-ReportConfig ID_1 as the applicable CSI reporting configuration. CSI-ReportConfig ID_1 reporting becomes active after step 602.

[0171] In step 603, assuming that no activation signaling from network device 120 is required, UE 110 can directly report the inference results to network device 120.

[0172] At step 604, when UE 110 is reporting inference results based on CSI-ReportConfig ID_1, UE 110 may realize that the model no longer meets performance requirements, and therefore, UAI is used to indicate that the current CSI-ReportConfigID_1 is not applicable, and UE expects to deactivate CSI-ReportConfig ID_1 and switch to a different CSI reporting configuration for inference.

[0173] At step 605, UE 110 may maintain the measurement set B beam and generate and store beam predictions based on the inapplicable CSI-ReportConfig ID_1 until a new RRC reconfiguration message is received at step 606. At step 607, UE 110 may send the beam predictions generated at step 605 to network device 120.

[0174] In this way, the UE can maintain the measurement set B beam and generate and store beam prediction results even when the inference report configuration for CSI is inapplicable, before receiving a new inference report configuration for CSI. After the new configuration is received, the UE can provide predictions for the unreported backlog. A scheme is designed to report predictions for the backlog of inapplicable periodic CSI report configurations after receiving a new CSI report configuration; this scheme can be applied to option (A) configuration for either BM use case 1 or BM use case 2.

[0175] Figure 7The illustration depicts an example process 700, a fifth example implementation of some embodiments of the present disclosure. Process 700 may relate to a terminal device (also referred to as a UE) 110 and a network device 120. Process 700 can be considered as... Figure 2C A specific example of process 200C. The same reference numerals are used to indicate... Figure 5 and Figure 6 The elements or components that have the same operation as those described in the document will be omitted, and their detailed descriptions will be omitted.

[0176] In procedure 700, network device 120 initiates the procedure by sending a UE capability query message to the UE reporting its AI / ML supported functions. UE 110 sends a UE capability information message to the network, which includes the functions supported at the UE side. At step 601, network device 120 receives the UE capabilities and configures CSI-ReportConfig ID_1 as a periodic inference report to UE 110 via RRC reconfiguration. At step 602, UE 110 receives the RRC configuration considering the network device request in step 601 and reports CSI-ReportConfig ID_1 as the applicable CSI reporting configuration. CSI-ReportConfig ID_1 reporting becomes active after step 602.

[0177] In step 603, assuming that no activation signaling from network device 120 is required, UE 110 can directly report the inference results to network device 120.

[0178] At step 604, when UE 110 is reporting inference results based on CSI-ReportConfig ID_1, UE 110 may realize that the model no longer meets performance requirements, and therefore, UAI is used to indicate that the current CSI-ReportConfigID_1 is not applicable, and UE expects to deactivate CSI-ReportConfig ID_1 and switch to a different CSI reporting configuration for inference.

[0179] At step 705, UE 110 may maintain and store the measurements for beam set B until a new RRC reconfiguration message is received at step 606. At step 606, network device 120 configures CSI-ReportConfig ID_3 as a new periodic inference report to UE 110 via RRC reconfiguration. At step 707, UE 110 may generate a beam prediction for CSI-ReportConfig ID_3 based on the beam measurements for CSI-ReportConfig ID_1 and CSI-ReportConfig ID_3 stored at step 705. UE 110 may send the beam prediction to network device 120.

[0180] Thus, if the inference report configuration for the activation of BM use case 2 becomes inapplicable, and a new inference report configuration for BM use case 2 is configured to reconfigure message reporting via RRC, then the set B measurements collected during the period when the previous inference report configuration for BM use case 2 was inapplicable will be added to the observation window of the new / next BM use case 2 CSI report. A scheme for adding measurements for inapplicable periodic CSI report configurations to the observation window of new CSI report configurations is designed, which can be applied to option (A) configuration for BM use case 2.

[0181] Figure 8 An example process 800 is illustrated as a sixth example implementation of some embodiments of the present disclosure. Process 800 may involve a terminal device (also referred to as a UE) 110 and a network device 120. Process 800 can be considered as... Figure 2D A specific example of the process 200D. The same reference numerals are used to indicate... Figure 3 and Figure 8 The elements or components that have the same operation as those described in the document will be omitted, and their detailed descriptions will be omitted.

[0182] In process 800, at step 301, network device 120 initiates the process by sending a UE capability query message to the UE that reports the functions it supports in AI / ML. At step 302, UE 110 sends a UE capability information message to the network, which includes the functions supported at the UE side.

[0183] At step 803, network device 120 receives UE capabilities and configures UE 110 for periodic inference reporting via RRC reconfiguration using CSI-ReportConfig ID_1. RRC reconfiguration includes configuration of CSI report priority rules for inapplicable inference reports in CSI-ReportConfig. The configuration of CSI report priority rules is related to the number of inapplicable CSI reports configured for BM use case 1 and BM use case 2. Related.

[0184] At step 304, UE 110 receives RRC reconfiguration considering the network device request in step 803 and reports CSI-ReportConfig ID_1 as the applicable CSI reporting configuration. The CSI-ReportConfig ID_1 reporting becomes active after step 304.

[0185] At step 305, UE 110 determines that CSI-ReportConfig ID_1 is applicable and detects inference degradation, thereby determining that CSI-ReportConfig ID_1 becomes inapplicable. At step 306, UAI is used to indicate that the current inference configuration is inapplicable.

[0186] At step 807, UE 110 calculates the priority value associated with the CSI report for the currently inapplicable inference configuration. . Examples can be as follows:

[0187] Including the maximum value generated compared to the activated CSI report. At step 808, continued reporting of CSI-ReportConfig ID_1 will be stopped / delayed until the RRC reconfiguration message is received.

[0188] At step 308, network device 120 deactivates and releases CSI-ReportConfig ID_1, and reconfigures UE 110 via RRC.

[0189] Thus, when an active inference CSI report becomes inapplicable, it will be assigned a high priority value. This results in a reduction in the priority of periodic inference reports that have become inapplicable. The purpose of applying the additional functionality to the existing rules is to postpone / delay unnecessary inference reports until an RRC reconfiguration message is sent from the network device. The RRC reconfiguration message can instruct the UE to avoid sending reports for specific active inference CSI reports that have become inapplicable. A scheme for configuring CSI priority rules for inapplicable periodic CSI reports is designed, which can be applied to scheme (A) configuration for BM use case 1 or BM use case 2.

[0190] Figure 9 A schematic diagram is illustrated, showing a method 900 implemented at a terminal device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. For the purposes of discussion, it will be discussed from the following perspectives. Figure 1A The angle description method 900 for the terminal device 110 shown.

[0191] like Figure 9 As shown, in block 910, terminal device 110 receives inference report configuration for Channel State Information (CSI) from network device. In block 920, based on the determination that the inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable, terminal device 110 excludes sending CSI inference results to network device.

[0192] In some embodiments, in order to exclude the transmission of CSI inference results to the network device, the terminal device may exclude the transmission of CSI reports configured for inference reports used for CSI to the network device.

[0193] In some embodiments, to exclude the transmission of CSI inference results to network devices, the terminal device may change the reporting volume configured for inference reports used for CSI to none.

[0194] In some embodiments, the inference reporting configuration for CSI includes an indication that the reporting quantity is zero when the inference reporting configuration for CSI is not applicable.

[0195] In some embodiments, to exclude the sending of CSI inference results to network devices, the terminal device may disable the inference report configuration for CSI.

[0196] In some embodiments, the inference report configuration for CSI includes an instruction to de-enable the inference report configuration for CSI if the inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable.

[0197] In some embodiments, when the inference reporting configuration for CSI is not applicable, the inference reporting configuration for CSI is disabled based on predefined rules.

[0198] In some embodiments, the indication is carried in a flag in the inference report configuration for CSI.

[0199] In some embodiments, the inference report configuration for CSI is associated with periodic CSI reports.

[0200] In some embodiments, the terminal device may send an indication to the network device that the inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable.

[0201] Figure 10 A schematic diagram is illustrated, showing a method 1000 implemented at a network device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. For the purposes of discussion, it will be discussed from the following perspectives. Figure 1A The angle description method 1000 of the network device 120 shown.

[0202] like Figure 10 As shown, in block 1010, network device 120 sends an inference report configuration for Channel State Information (CSI) inference to the terminal device. In block 1020, network device 120 receives an indication from the terminal device that the inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable. In block 1030, network device 120 excludes receiving CSI inference results from the terminal device.

[0203] In some embodiments, in order to exclude receiving CSI inference results from the terminal device, the network device may exclude receiving CSI reports configured for inference reports used for CSI from the terminal device.

[0204] In some embodiments, the inference reporting configuration for CSI includes an indication that the reporting quantity is zero when the inference reporting configuration for CSI is not applicable.

[0205] In some embodiments, the inference report configuration for CSI includes an instruction to de-enable the inference report configuration for CSI if the inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable.

[0206] In some embodiments, when the inference reporting configuration for CSI is not applicable, the inference reporting configuration for CSI is determined to be disabled based on predefined rules.

[0207] In some embodiments, the indication is carried in a flag in the inference report configuration for CSI.

[0208] In some embodiments, the inference report configuration for CSI is associated with periodic CSI reports.

[0209] Figure 11 A schematic diagram is shown illustrating a method 1100 implemented at a terminal device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. For discussion purposes, it will be discussed from the following perspectives: Figure 1A The angle description method 1100 of the terminal device 110 shown.

[0210] like Figure 11 As shown, in block 1110, terminal device 110 receives an inference report configuration for Channel State Information (CSI) from the network device. In block 1120, terminal device 110 performs measurements on a first beamset, where the inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable. In block 1130, terminal device 110 sends measurement-related information to the network device.

[0211] In some embodiments, the inference report configuration for CSI is a first inference report configuration for CSI, and information associated with the measurement is sent based on a second report configuration for CSI.

[0212] In some embodiments, the first inference report configuration for CSI includes at least one of the following: a second inference report configuration for CSI if the first inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable; or an indication of a second report configuration for CSI if the first inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable.

[0213] In some embodiments, the information associated with the measurement includes at least a portion of the measurement results for the first beam set.

[0214] In some embodiments, information associated with the measurement is carried in a CSI report associated with a second reporting configuration for CSI.

[0215] In some embodiments, the CSI report is generated by adding at least one padding bit.

[0216] In some embodiments, the inference report configuration for CSI is a first inference report configuration for CSI. The terminal device can receive a third inference report configuration for CSI from the network device. Measurements of the first beam set are performed before the third inference report configuration for CSI is received, and information associated with the measurements is sent after the third inference report configuration for CSI is received.

[0217] In some embodiments, the information associated with the measurement includes inference results associated with the measurement of the first beam set.

[0218] In some embodiments, the terminal device may generate and store inference results based on measurements of a first beam set, according to a first inference report configuration for CSI.

[0219] In some embodiments, the inference report configuration for CSI is associated with periodic CSI reports.

[0220] In some embodiments, the terminal device may send an indication to the network device that the inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable.

[0221] Figure 12 A schematic diagram is shown illustrating a method 1200 implemented at a network device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. For the purposes of discussion, it will be discussed from the following perspectives. Figure 1A The angle description method 1200 of the network device 120 shown.

[0222] like Figure 12 As shown, in block 1210, network device 120 sends an inference report configuration for Channel State Information (CSI) to the terminal device. In block 1220, network device 120 receives from the terminal device an indication that the inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable. In block 1230, network device 120 receives from the terminal device information associated with measurements of the first beam set.

[0223] In some embodiments, the inference report configuration for CSI is a first inference report configuration for CSI, and information associated with the measurement is received based on a second report configuration for CSI.

[0224] In some embodiments, the first inference report configuration for CSI includes at least one of the following: a second inference report configuration for CSI if the first inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable; or an indication of a second report configuration for CSI if the first inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable.

[0225] In some embodiments, the information associated with the measurement includes at least a portion of the measurement results for the first beam set.

[0226] In some embodiments, information associated with the measurement is carried in a CSI report associated with a second reporting configuration for CSI.

[0227] In some embodiments, the CSI report includes at least one padding bit.

[0228] In some embodiments, the inference report configuration for CSI is a first inference report configuration for CSI. The network device may determine a third inference report configuration for CSI based on information associated with the measurement; and send the third inference report configuration for CSI to the terminal device.

[0229] In some embodiments, the inference report configuration for CSI is a first inference report configuration for CSI. The network device may send a third inference report configuration for CSI to the end device. The information is associated with measurements taken prior to the transmission of the third inference report configuration for CSI, and is received after the transmission of the third inference report configuration for CSI.

[0230] In some embodiments, the information associated with the measurement includes inference results associated with the measurement of the first beam set.

[0231] In some embodiments, the inference report configuration for CSI is associated with periodic CSI reports.

[0232] Figure 13 A schematic diagram is shown illustrating a method 1300 implemented at a terminal device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. For the purposes of discussion, it will be discussed from the following perspectives: Figure 1A Angle description method 1300 for terminal device 110 shown.

[0233] like Figure 13 As shown, at block 1310, terminal device 110 receives a first inference report configuration for Channel State Information (CSI) from network device. At block 1320, terminal device 110 performs a measurement associated with the first inference report configuration for CSI, where the first inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable. At block 1330, terminal device 110 receives a second inference report configuration for CSI from network device. At block 1340, based on the second inference report configuration for CSI, terminal device 110 sends a CSI inference result to network device, where the CSI inference result is generated based on the measurement associated with the first inference report configuration for CSI.

[0234] In some embodiments, a first inference report configuration for CSI and a second inference report configuration for CSI are associated with beam prediction in the time domain.

[0235] In some embodiments, the observation window for CSI inference results includes a time window of measurements associated with the first inference report configuration for CSI prior to the receipt of the second inference report configuration for CSI.

[0236] In some embodiments, the terminal device may exclude sending a CSI report for a first inference report configuration for CSI before receiving a second inference report configuration for CSI, wherein the first inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable.

[0237] In some embodiments, the terminal device may change the reporting amount of the first inference report configuration for CSI to none before receiving the second inference report configuration for CSI, wherein the first inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable.

[0238] In some embodiments, the terminal device may perform measurements associated with a second inference report configuration for CSI; and generate and store CSI inference results based on measurements associated with a first inference report configuration for CSI and measurements associated with a second inference report configuration for CSI.

[0239] In some embodiments, the first inference report configuration for CSI is associated with periodic CSI reports.

[0240] In some embodiments, the terminal device may send an indication to the network device that the first inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable.

[0241] Figure 14 A schematic diagram is shown illustrating a method 1400 implemented at a network device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. For the purposes of discussion, it will be discussed from the following perspectives. Figure 1A The angle description method 1400 of the network device 120 shown.

[0242] like Figure 14 As shown, at block 1410, network device 120 sends a first inference report configuration for Channel State Information (CSI) to the terminal device. At block 1420, network device 120 receives from the terminal device an indication that the first inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable. At block 1430, network device 120 sends a second inference report configuration for CSI to the terminal device. At block 1440, network device 120 receives from the terminal device a CSI inference result associated with the second inference report configuration for CSI, wherein the CSI inference result is associated with a measurement associated with the first inference report configuration for CSI.

[0243] In some embodiments, a first inference report configuration for CSI and a second inference report configuration for CSI are associated with beam prediction in the time domain.

[0244] In some embodiments, the observation window for CSI inference results includes a time window of the measurement associated with the first inference report configuration for CSI.

[0245] In some embodiments, the network device may exclude receiving a CSI report for a first inference report configuration for CSI before sending a second inference report configuration for CSI, wherein the first inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable.

[0246] In some embodiments, the network device may not receive a report amount for the first inference report configuration for CSI from the terminal device before sending the second inference report configuration for CSI, wherein the first inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable.

[0247] In some embodiments, CSI inference results are associated with measurements and measurements associated with a first inference reporting configuration for CSI, as well as measurements associated with a second inference reporting configuration for CSI.

[0248] In some embodiments, the first inference report configuration for CSI is associated with periodic CSI reports.

[0249] like Figure 15 As shown, at block 1510, terminal device 110 receives an inference report configuration for channel state information (CSI) from a network device. At block 1520, based on the determination that the inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable, terminal device 110 determines a first priority for a first CSI report associated with the inference report configuration for CSI, wherein the first priority is lower than a second priority for a second CSI report associated with the inference report configuration for CSI during an applicability report of the inference report configuration for CSI.

[0250] In some embodiments, the priority value corresponding to the first priority is higher than the priority value corresponding to the second priority.

[0251] In some embodiments, the first priority is associated with at least the following: the number of inapplicable CSI reports associated with the inference reporting configuration for CSI; and the identifier number of the inference reporting configuration for CSI.

[0252] In some embodiments, the difference between the first priority and the second priority is associated with at least one of the following: the number of inapplicable CSI reports associated with the inference reporting configuration for CSI; or the identifier of the inference reporting configuration for CSI.

[0253] In some embodiments, the difference between the first priority and the second priority is associated with the sum of the following: the number of inapplicable CSI reports associated with the inference reporting configuration for CSI; and the identifier number of the inference reporting configuration for CSI.

[0254] In some embodiments, the terminal device may send a first CSI report to the network device based on a first priority.

[0255] In some embodiments, the terminal device may omit or postpone sending the first CSI report based on a first priority.

[0256] In some embodiments, the inference report configuration for CSI includes an indication of priority rules that are not applicable to the inference report configuration for CSI.

[0257] In some embodiments, the inference report configuration for CSI is associated with periodic CSI reports.

[0258] In some embodiments, the terminal device may send an indication to the network device that the inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable.

[0259] Figure 16 A schematic diagram is shown illustrating a method 1600 implemented at a network device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. For the purposes of discussion, it will be discussed from the following perspectives. Figure 1A The angle description method 1600 of the network device 120 shown.

[0260] like Figure 16 As shown, at block 1610, network device 120 sends an inference report configuration for Channel State Information (CSI) to terminal device. At block 1620, network device 120 receives from terminal device an indication that the inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable, wherein, in the case that the inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable, a first priority of a first CSI report associated with the inference report configuration for CSI is lower than a second priority of a second CSI report associated with the inference report configuration for CSI during an applicability report for the inference report configuration for CSI.

[0261] In some embodiments, the priority value corresponding to the first priority is higher than the priority value corresponding to the second priority.

[0262] In some embodiments, a first priority is associated with at least one of the following: the number of inapplicable CSI reports associated with the inference reporting configuration for CSI; and the identifier number of the inference reporting configuration for CSI.

[0263] In some embodiments, the difference between the first priority and the second priority is associated with at least one of the following: the number of inapplicable CSI reports associated with the inference reporting configuration for CSI; or the identifier of the inference reporting configuration for CSI.

[0264] In some embodiments, the difference between the first priority and the second priority is associated with the sum of the following: the number of inapplicable CSI reports associated with the inference reporting configuration for CSI; and the identifier number of the inference reporting configuration for CSI.

[0265] In some embodiments, the network device may receive a first CSI report from the terminal device based on a first priority.

[0266] In some embodiments, network devices may omit or postpone receiving the first CSI report based on a first priority.

[0267] In some embodiments, the inference report configuration for CSI inference includes an indication of priority rules that are not applicable to the inference report configuration for CSI.

[0268] In some embodiments, the inference report configuration for CSI is associated with periodic CSI reports.

[0269] In some embodiments, an apparatus capable of performing any of the methods of method 900 (e.g., terminal device 110) may include components for performing the corresponding steps of method 900. The components may be implemented in any suitable form. For example, the components may be implemented in a circuit system or a software module.

[0270] In some embodiments, the apparatus may include: a component for receiving inference report configuration for channel state information (CSI) from a network device; and a component for excluding the transmission of CSI inference results to the network device based on determining that the inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable.

[0271] In some embodiments, the component for excluding the transmission of CSI inference results to the network device may include: a component for excluding the transmission of CSI reports to the network device for inference report configurations for CSI.

[0272] In some embodiments, the component for excluding the transmission of CSI inference results to the network device may include a component for changing the reporting volume configured for inference reports for CSI to none.

[0273] In some embodiments, the inference reporting configuration for CSI includes an indication that the reporting quantity is zero when the inference reporting configuration for CSI is not applicable.

[0274] In some embodiments, the component for excluding the sending of CSI inference results to the network device may include a component for disabling the inference report configuration for CSI.

[0275] In some embodiments, the inference report configuration for CSI includes an instruction to de-enable the inference report configuration for CSI if the inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable.

[0276] In some embodiments, when the inference reporting configuration for CSI is not applicable, the inference reporting configuration for CSI is disabled based on predefined rules.

[0277] In some embodiments, the indication is carried in a flag in the inference report configuration for CSI.

[0278] In some embodiments, the inference report configuration for CSI is associated with periodic CSI reports.

[0279] In some embodiments, the apparatus may further include a component for sending an indication to the network device that the inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable.

[0280] In some embodiments, the apparatus may further include components for performing other steps in some embodiments of method 900. In some embodiments, the components may include at least one processor and at least one memory including computer program code, the at least one memory and the computer program code being configured to use the at least one processor to cause execution of the apparatus.

[0281] In some embodiments, an apparatus capable of performing any of the methods of method 1000 (e.g., network device 120) may include components for performing the corresponding steps of method 1000. The components may be implemented in any suitable form. For example, the components may be implemented in a circuit system or a software module.

[0282] In some embodiments, the apparatus may include: components for sending an inference report configuration for channel state information (CSI) to a terminal device; components for receiving an indication from the terminal device that the inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable; and components for excluding the receipt of CSI inference results from the terminal device.

[0283] In some embodiments, the component for excluding the receipt of CSI inference results from a terminal device includes: a component for excluding the receipt of CSI reports configured for inference reports for CSI from the terminal device.

[0284] In some embodiments, the inference reporting configuration for CSI includes an indication that the reporting quantity is zero when the inference reporting configuration for CSI is not applicable.

[0285] In some embodiments, the inference report configuration for CSI includes an instruction to de-enable the inference report configuration for CSI if the inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable.

[0286] In some embodiments, when the inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable, the inference report configuration for CSI is disabled based on the determination of predefined rules.

[0287] In some embodiments, the indication is carried in a flag in the inference report configuration for CSI.

[0288] In some embodiments, the inference report configuration for CSI is associated with periodic CSI reports.

[0289] In some embodiments, the apparatus may further include components for performing other steps in some embodiments of method 1000. In some embodiments, the components may include: at least one processor and at least one memory including computer program code, the at least one memory and the computer program code being configured to use the at least one processor to cause execution of the apparatus.

[0290] In some embodiments, an apparatus capable of performing any of the methods of method 1100 (e.g., terminal device 110) may include components for performing the corresponding steps of method 1100. These components may be implemented in any suitable form. For example, these components may be implemented in a circuit or software module.

[0291] In some embodiments, the apparatus may include: components for receiving inference report configuration for channel state information (CSI) from a network device; components for performing measurements on a first beam set, wherein the inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable; and components for sending information associated with the measurement to the network device.

[0292] In some embodiments, the inference report configuration for CSI is a first inference report configuration for CSI, and information associated with the measurement is sent based on a second report configuration for CSI.

[0293] In some embodiments, the first inference report configuration for CSI includes at least one of the following: a second inference report configuration for CSI if the first inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable; or an indication of a second report configuration for CSI if the first inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable.

[0294] In some embodiments, the information associated with the measurement includes at least a portion of the measurement results for the first beam set.

[0295] In some embodiments, information associated with the measurement is carried in a CSI report associated with a second reporting configuration for CSI.

[0296] In some embodiments, the CSI report is generated by adding at least one padding bit.

[0297] In some embodiments, the inference report configuration for CSI is a first inference report configuration for CSI. The terminal device can receive a third inference report configuration for CSI from the network device. Measurements of the first beam set are performed before the third inference report configuration for CSI is received, and information associated with the measurements is sent after the third inference report configuration for CSI is received.

[0298] In some embodiments, the information associated with the measurement includes inference results associated with the measurement of the first beam set.

[0299] In some embodiments, the apparatus may further include a component for generating and storing inference results based on measurements of a first beam set, according to a first inference report configuration for CSI.

[0300] In some embodiments, the inference report configuration for CSI is associated with periodic CSI reports.

[0301] In some embodiments, the apparatus may further include a component for sending an indication to a network device that the inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable.

[0302] In some embodiments, the apparatus may further include components for performing other steps in some embodiments of method 1100. In some embodiments, the components may include: at least one processor and at least one memory including computer program code, the at least one memory and the computer program code being configured to use the at least one processor to cause execution of the apparatus.

[0303] In some embodiments, an apparatus capable of performing any of the methods of method 1200 (e.g., network device 120) may include components for performing the corresponding steps of method 1200. The components may be implemented in any suitable form. For example, the components may be implemented in a circuit system or a software module.

[0304] In some embodiments, the apparatus may include: components for transmitting to a terminal device an inference report configuration for channel state information (CSI); components for receiving from the terminal device an indication that the inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable; and components for receiving from the terminal device information associated with measurements of the first beam set.

[0305] In some embodiments, the inference report configuration for CSI is a first inference report configuration for CSI, and information associated with the measurement is received based on a second report configuration for CSI.

[0306] In some embodiments, the first inference report configuration for CSI includes at least one of the following: a second inference report configuration for CSI if the first inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable; or an indication of a second report configuration for CSI if the first inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable.

[0307] In some embodiments, the information associated with the measurement includes at least a portion of the measurement results for the first beam set.

[0308] In some embodiments, information associated with the measurement is carried in a CSI report associated with a second reporting configuration for CSI.

[0309] In some embodiments, the CSI report includes at least one padding bit.

[0310] In some embodiments, the inference report configuration for CSI is a first inference report configuration for CSI. The apparatus may further include: components for determining a third inference report configuration for CSI based on information associated with the measurement; and components for sending the third inference report configuration for CSI to a terminal device.

[0311] In some embodiments, the inference report configuration for CSI is a first inference report configuration for CSI. The apparatus may further include components for transmitting a third inference report configuration for CSI to a terminal device. Information is associated with measurements prior to the transmission of the third inference report configuration for CSI, and is received after the transmission of the third inference report configuration for CSI.

[0312] In some embodiments, the information associated with the measurement includes inference results associated with the measurement of the first beam set.

[0313] In some embodiments, the inference report configuration for CSI is associated with periodic CSI reports.

[0314] In some embodiments, the apparatus may further include components for performing other steps in some embodiments of method 1200. In some embodiments, the components may include: at least one processor and at least one memory including computer program code, the at least one memory and the computer program code being configured to use the at least one processor to cause execution of the apparatus.

[0315] In some embodiments, an apparatus capable of performing any of the methods of method 1300 (e.g., terminal device 110) may include components for performing the corresponding steps of method 1300. The components may be implemented in any suitable form. For example, the components may be implemented in a circuit system or a software module.

[0316] In some embodiments, the apparatus may include: components for receiving a first inference report configuration for channel state information (CSI) from a network device; components for performing a measurement associated with the first inference report configuration for CSI, wherein the first inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable; components for receiving a second inference report configuration for CSI from the network device; and components for sending a CSI inference result to the network device based on the second inference report configuration for CSI, wherein the CSI inference result is generated based on a measurement associated with the first inference report configuration for CSI.

[0317] In some embodiments, a first inference report configuration for CSI and a second inference report configuration for CSI are associated with beam prediction in the time domain.

[0318] In some embodiments, the observation window for CSI inference results includes a time window of measurements associated with the first inference report configuration for CSI prior to the receipt of the second inference report configuration for CSI.

[0319] In some embodiments, the apparatus may further include: a component for excluding the transmission of a CSI report for a first inference report configuration for CSI before receiving a second inference report configuration for CSI, wherein the first inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable.

[0320] In some embodiments, the apparatus may further include a component for changing the reporting amount for a first inference report configuration for CSI to none before receiving a second inference report configuration for CSI, wherein the first inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable.

[0321] In some embodiments, the apparatus may further include: components for performing measurements associated with a second inference report configuration for CSI; and components for generating and storing CSI inference results based on measurements associated with a first inference report configuration for CSI and measurements associated with a second inference report configuration for CSI.

[0322] In some embodiments, the first inference report configuration for CSI is associated with periodic CSI reports.

[0323] In some embodiments, the apparatus may further include a component for sending an indication to a network device that a first inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable.

[0324] In some embodiments, the apparatus may further include components for performing other steps in some embodiments of method 1300. In some embodiments, the components may include: at least one processor and at least one memory including computer program code, the at least one memory and the computer program code being configured to use the at least one processor to cause execution of the apparatus.

[0325] In some embodiments, an apparatus capable of performing any of the methods of method 1400 (e.g., network device 120) may include components for performing the corresponding steps of method 1400. The components may be implemented in any suitable form. For example, the components may be implemented in a circuit system or a software module.

[0326] In some embodiments, the apparatus may include: components for sending a first inference report configuration for channel state information (CSI) to a terminal device; components for receiving from the terminal device an indication that the first inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable; components for sending a second inference report configuration for CSI to the terminal device; and components for receiving from the terminal device a CSI inference result associated with the second inference report configuration for CSI, wherein the CSI inference result is associated with a measurement associated with the first inference report configuration for CSI.

[0327] In some embodiments, a first inference report configuration for CSI and a second inference report configuration for CSI are associated with beam prediction in the time domain.

[0328] In some embodiments, the observation window for CSI inference results includes a time window of the measurement associated with the first inference report configuration for CSI.

[0329] In some embodiments, the apparatus may further include: a component for excluding the receipt of a CSI report for a first inference report configuration for CSI before sending a second inference report configuration for CSI, wherein the first inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable.

[0330] In some embodiments, the apparatus may further include a component for receiving no amount of reports for the first inference report configuration for CSI from the terminal device before sending the second inference report configuration for CSI, wherein the first inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable.

[0331] In some embodiments, CSI inference results are associated with measurements and measurements associated with a first inference reporting configuration for CSI, as well as measurements associated with a second inference reporting configuration for CSI.

[0332] In some embodiments, the first inference report configuration for CSI is associated with periodic CSI reports.

[0333] In some embodiments, the apparatus may further include components for performing other steps in some embodiments of method 1400. In some embodiments, the components may include: at least one processor and at least one memory including computer program code, the at least one memory and the computer program code being configured to use the at least one processor to cause execution of the apparatus.

[0334] In some embodiments, an apparatus capable of performing any of the methods of method 1500 (e.g., terminal device 110) may include components for performing the corresponding steps of method 1500. The components may be implemented in any suitable form. For example, the components may be implemented in a circuit system or a software module.

[0335] In some embodiments, the apparatus may include: components for receiving inference report configurations for channel state information (CSI) from a network device; and components for determining a first priority for a first CSI report associated with the inference report configuration for CSI based on determining that the inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable, wherein the first priority is lower than a second priority for a second CSI report associated with the inference report configuration for CSI during an applicability report of the inference report configuration for CSI.

[0336] In some embodiments, the priority value corresponding to the first priority is higher than the priority value corresponding to the second priority.

[0337] In some embodiments, the first priority is associated with at least the following: the number of inapplicable CSI reports associated with the inference reporting configuration for CSI; and the identifier number of the inference reporting configuration for CSI.

[0338] In some embodiments, the difference between the first priority and the second priority is associated with one of the following: the number of inapplicable CSI reports associated with the inference reporting configuration for CSI; or the identifier of the inference reporting configuration for CSI.

[0339] In some embodiments, the difference between the first priority and the second priority is associated with the sum of the following: the number of inapplicable CSI reports associated with the inference reporting configuration for CSI; and the identifier number of the inference reporting configuration for CSI.

[0340] In some embodiments, the apparatus may further include a component for sending a first CSI report to a network device based on a first priority.

[0341] In some embodiments, the apparatus may further include a component for omitting or delaying the transmission of a first CSI report based on a first priority.

[0342] In some embodiments, the inference report configuration for CSI includes an indication of priority rules that are not applicable to the inference report configuration for CSI.

[0343] In some embodiments, the inference report configuration for CSI is associated with periodic CSI reports.

[0344] In some embodiments, the apparatus may further include a component for sending an indication to a network device that the inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable.

[0345] In some embodiments, the apparatus may further include components for performing additional steps of some embodiments of method 1500. In some embodiments, the components may include: at least one processor and at least one memory including computer program code, the at least one memory and the computer program code being configured to use the at least one processor to cause execution of the apparatus.

[0346] In some embodiments, an apparatus capable of performing any of the methods of method 1600 (e.g., network device 120) may include components for performing the corresponding steps of method 1600. The components may be implemented in any suitable form. For example, the components may be implemented in a circuit system or a software module.

[0347] In some embodiments, the apparatus may include: a component for transmitting an inference report configuration for channel state information (CSI) to a terminal device; and a component for receiving an indication from the terminal device that the inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable, wherein, in the event that the inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable, a first priority of a first CSI report associated with the inference report configuration for CSI is lower than a second priority of a second CSI report associated with the inference report configuration for CSI during an applicability report of the inference report configuration for CSI.

[0348] In some embodiments, the priority value corresponding to the first priority is higher than the priority value corresponding to the second priority.

[0349] In some embodiments, a first priority is associated with at least one of the following: the number of inapplicable CSI reports associated with the inference reporting configuration for CSI; and the identifier number of the inference reporting configuration for CSI.

[0350] In some embodiments, the difference between the first priority and the second priority is associated with at least one of the following: the number of inapplicable CSI reports associated with the inference reporting configuration for CSI; or the identifier of the inference reporting configuration for CSI.

[0351] In some embodiments, the difference between the first priority and the second priority is associated with the sum of the following: the number of inapplicable CSI reports associated with the inference reporting configuration for CSI; and the identifier number of the inference reporting configuration for CSI.

[0352] In some embodiments, the apparatus may further include a component for receiving a first CSI report from a terminal device based on a first priority.

[0353] In some embodiments, the apparatus may further include a component for omitting or delaying the receipt of a first CSI report based on a first priority.

[0354] In some embodiments, the inference report configuration for CSI inference includes an indication of priority rules that are not applicable to the inference report configuration for CSI.

[0355] In some embodiments, the inference report configuration for CSI is associated with periodic CSI reports.

[0356] In some embodiments, the apparatus may further include components for performing other steps in some embodiments of method 1600. In some embodiments, the components may include: at least one processor and at least one memory including computer program code, the at least one memory and the computer program code being configured to use the at least one processor to cause execution of the apparatus.

[0357] Figure 17 This is a simplified block diagram of a device 1700 suitable for implementing embodiments of the present disclosure. Device 1700 can be provided to implement a communication device, such as... Figure 1A The terminal device 110 or network device 120 shown. As shown, device 1700 includes: one or more processors 1710, one or more memories 1720 coupled to processor 1710, and one or more communication modules 1740 coupled to processor 1710.

[0358] Communication module 1740 is used for bidirectional communication. Communication module 1740 has at least one antenna for facilitating communication. The communication interface can represent any interface required for communication with other network elements.

[0359] Processor 1710 can be any type suitable for a local technology network and can include one or more of the following: general-purpose computer, special-purpose computer, microprocessor, digital signal processor (DSP), and processor based on a multi-core processor architecture, as examples only. Device 1700 can have multiple processors, such as application-specific integrated circuit chips that are time-dependent on a clock synchronized with the main processor.

[0360] Memory 1720 may include one or more non-volatile memories and one or more volatile memories. Examples of non-volatile memories include, but are not limited to, read-only memory (ROM) 1724, electrically programmable read-only memory (EPROM), flash memory, hard disk, optical disc (CD), digital video disc (DVD), and other magnetic and / or optical storage. Examples of volatile memories include, but are not limited to, random access memory (RAM) 1722 and other volatile memories that will not persist during the power-off period.

[0361] Computer program 1730 includes computer-executable instructions that are executed by associated processor 1710. Program 1730 may be stored in ROM 1724. Processor 1710 may perform any appropriate actions and processes by loading program 1730 into RAM 1722.

[0362] Embodiments of this disclosure can be implemented using program 1730, enabling device 1700 to execute reference... Figures 2A to 16 Any process discussed in this disclosure. Embodiments of this disclosure may also be implemented in hardware or through a combination of software and hardware.

[0363] In some embodiments, program 1730 may be tangibly contained in a computer-readable medium, which may be included in device 1700 (such as memory 1720) or in other storage devices accessible by device 1700. Device 1700 may load program 1730 from the computer-readable medium into RAM 1722 for execution. The computer-readable medium may include any type of tangible non-volatile memory, such as ROM, EPROM, flash memory, hard disk, CD, DVD, etc. Figure 18 An example of a computer-readable medium 1800 in the form of a CD or DVD is shown. The computer-readable medium has a program 1730 stored thereon.

[0364] Generally, the various embodiments of this disclosure can be implemented in hardware or dedicated circuitry, software, logic, or any combination thereof. Some aspects can be implemented in hardware, while others can be implemented in firmware or software that can be executed by a controller, microprocessor, or other computing device. Although various aspects of the embodiments of this disclosure are illustrated and described as block diagrams, flowcharts, or using some other graphical representation, it should be understood that, as non-limiting examples, the blocks, apparatuses, systems, techniques, or methods described herein can be implemented in hardware, software, firmware, dedicated circuitry or logic, general-purpose hardware or controllers or other computing devices, or some combination thereof.

[0365] This disclosure also provides at least one computer program product tangibly stored on a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium. The computer program product includes computer-executable instructions, such as instructions included in a program module, which execute in a device on a target's real or virtual processor to perform the above-referenced... Figures 9 to 16 Methods 900 to 1600 are described. Generally, a program module includes routines, programs, libraries, objects, classes, components, data structures, etc., that perform specific tasks or implement specific abstract data types. The functionality of a program module can be combined or split among program modules as desired in the various embodiments. The machine-executable instructions for a program module can be executed on a local or distributed device. In a distributed device, a program module can reside on both local and remote storage media.

[0366] Program code used to perform the methods of this disclosure may be written in any combination of one or more programming languages. This program code may be provided to a processor or controller of a general-purpose computer, special-purpose computer, or other programmable data processing apparatus, such that, when executed by the processor or controller, the program code causes the functions / operations specified in the flowcharts and / or block diagrams to be implemented. The program code may be executed entirely on a machine, partially on a machine, as a stand-alone software package, partially on a machine and partially on a remote machine, or entirely on a remote machine or server.

[0367] In the context of this disclosure, computer program code or related data may be carried by any suitable carrier to enable a device, apparatus, or processor to perform the various processes and operations described above. Examples of carriers include signals, computer-readable media, and the like.

[0368] Computer-readable media can be computer-readable signal media or computer-readable storage media. Computer-readable media can include, but is not limited to, electronic, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor systems, apparatuses, or devices, or any suitable combination thereof. More specific examples of computer-readable storage media will include: electrical connections having one or more wires, portable computer disks, hard disks, random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), optical fiber, portable optical disc read-only memory (CD-ROM), optical storage devices, magnetic storage devices, or any suitable combination thereof. As used herein, the term “non-transient” is defined in relation to the medium itself (i.e., tangible, non-signal), and not in relation to the persistence of data storage (e.g., RAM and ROM).

[0369] Furthermore, although operations are described in a specific order, this should not be construed as requiring such operations to be performed in the specific order or sequence shown, or to perform all illustrated operations to achieve the desired result. In some cases, multitasking and parallel processing can be beneficial. Similarly, although several specific implementation details are included in the foregoing discussion, these details should not be construed as limiting the scope of this disclosure, but rather as descriptions of features that may be specific to particular embodiments. Certain features described in the context of individual embodiments may also be implemented in combination in a single embodiment. Conversely, various features described in the context of a single embodiment may also be implemented individually in multiple embodiments or in any suitable sub-combination.

[0370] Although this disclosure has been described in language specific to structural features and / or methodological actions, it should be understood that the disclosure as defined in the appended claims is not necessarily limited to the specific features or actions described above. Rather, the specific features and actions described above are disclosed as exemplary forms of implementing the claims.

[0371] As explained above and repeated below, this disclosure includes, but is not limited to, the following example implementations.

[0372] Clause 1. A terminal device for communication, comprising: at least one processor; and at least one memory storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the terminal device to at least: receive an inference report configuration for channel state information (CSI) from a network device; and, based on determining that the inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable, determine a first priority for a first CSI report associated with the inference report configuration for CSI, wherein the first priority is lower than a second priority for a second CSI report associated with the inference report configuration for CSI during an applicability report of the inference report configuration for CSI.

[0373] Clause 2. The terminal device according to Clause 1, wherein the priority value corresponding to the first priority is higher than the priority value corresponding to the second priority.

[0374] Clause 3. A terminal device pursuant to Clause 1, wherein the first priority is associated with at least the following: the number of inapplicable CSI reports associated with the inference report configuration for CSI; and the identifier number of the inference report configuration for CSI.

[0375] Clause 4. The terminal device pursuant to Clause 1, wherein the difference between the first priority and the second priority is associated with at least one of the following: the number of inapplicable CSI reports associated with the inference report configuration for CSI; or the identifier number of the inference report configuration for CSI.

[0376] Clause 5. The terminal device pursuant to Clause 1, wherein the difference between the first priority and the second priority is associated with the sum of the following: the number of inapplicable CSI reports associated with the inference report configuration for CSI; and the identifier number of the inference report configuration for CSI.

[0377] Clause 6. The terminal device pursuant to Clause 1, wherein the terminal device is further configured to: send a first CSI report to the network device based on a first priority.

[0378] Clause 7. The terminal device pursuant to Clause 1, wherein the terminal device is further configured to: omit or postpone sending the first CSI report based on a first priority.

[0379] Clause 8. The terminal device pursuant to Clause 1, wherein the inference report configuration for CSI includes: an indication of priority rules that are not applicable to the inference report configuration for CSI.

[0380] Clause 9. Terminal equipment pursuant to Clause 1, wherein the inference report configuration for CSI is associated with periodic CSI reports.

[0381] Clause 10. A terminal device pursuant to any one of Clauses 1 to 9, wherein the terminal device is further configured to: send an indication to the network device that the inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable.

[0382] Clause 11. A method for communication, performed by a terminal device, comprising: receiving from a network device an inference report configuration for channel state information (CSI); and determining a first priority for a first CSI report associated with the inference report configuration for CSI based on determining that the inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable, wherein the first priority is lower than a second priority for a second CSI report associated with the inference report configuration for CSI during an applicability report of the inference report configuration for CSI.

Claims

1. A terminal device for communication, comprising: At least one processor; as well as At least one memory storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the terminal device to at least: Receive inference report configuration for Channel State Information (CSI) from network devices; as well as Based on the determination that the inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable, a first priority is determined for a first CSI report associated with the inference report configuration for CSI, wherein the first priority is lower than a second priority for a second CSI report associated with the inference report configuration for CSI during an applicability report of the inference report configuration for CSI.

2. The terminal device according to claim 1, wherein the priority value corresponding to the first priority is higher than the priority value corresponding to the second priority.

3. The terminal device of claim 1, wherein the first priority is associated with at least the following: The number of inapplicable CSI reports associated with the aforementioned inference report configuration for CSI; and The identifier number used for the inference report configuration of CSI.

4. The terminal device of claim 1, wherein the difference between the first priority and the second priority is associated with at least one of the following: The number of inapplicable CSI reports associated with the aforementioned inference report configuration for CSI; or The identifier number used for the inference report configuration of CSI.

5. The terminal device of claim 1, wherein the difference between the first priority and the second priority is associated with the sum of the following: The number of inapplicable CSI reports associated with the aforementioned inference report configuration for CSI; and The identifier number used for the inference report configuration of CSI.

6. The terminal device according to claim 1, wherein the terminal device is further configured to: The first CSI report is sent to the network device based on the first priority; or The first CSI report may be omitted or postponed based on the first priority.

7. The terminal device of claim 1, wherein the inference report configuration for CSI includes: Indication of priority rules that are not applicable to the inference report configuration used for CSI.

8. The terminal device of claim 1, wherein the inference report configuration for CSI is associated with periodic CSI reports.

9. The terminal device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the terminal device is further configured to: Send an indication to the network device that the inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable.

10. A method for communication, the method being performed by a terminal device, comprising: Receive inference report configuration for Channel State Information (CSI) from network devices; as well as Based on the determination that the inference report configuration for CSI is not applicable, a first priority is determined for a first CSI report associated with the inference report configuration for CSI, wherein the first priority is lower than a second priority for a second CSI report associated with the inference report configuration for CSI during an applicability report of the inference report configuration for CSI.

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