A communication method, device and system

Abstract

This application provides a communication method, device, and system, relating to the field of communication technology. The method provides cell measurement logic based on the number of beams. The method may include: receiving first measurement configuration information. The first measurement configuration information includes a first number of beams, first frequency information, and first threshold information. Measuring at least one beam in a first cell. The first cell corresponds to the first frequency information. If the number of first beams reaches a target number, generating a first measurement report corresponding to the first cell. The first beam is the beam among at least one beam in the first cell that satisfies the measurement conditions. The measurement conditions are determined based on the first threshold information. The target number is determined based on the first number of beams.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] When communicating with network equipment, terminal devices can perform cell measurements under the guidance of network equipment.

[0003] In some cell measurement scenarios, terminal devices can measure each beam in the cell, thereby achieving cell measurement.

[0004] The terminal device can generate a corresponding measurement report when the cell meets the measurement conditions. The terminal device can also report the measurement report to the network device. The measurement conditions can be configured for the terminal device by the network device. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This application provides a communication method, device, and system that offers cell measurement logic based on the number of beams. This scheme can be applied to LTM-based cell measurement or RRC-based cell measurement. In some embodiments, the scheme also provides a flexible adjustment mechanism for measurement conditions, thereby improving the flexibility of cell measurement.

[0006] To achieve the above technical objectives, this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A first aspect provides a communication method applied to a terminal device, the method comprising: receiving first measurement configuration information. The first measurement configuration information includes a first number of beams, first frequency information, and first threshold information. Measuring at least one beam in a first cell. The first cell corresponds to the first frequency information. If the number of the first beams reaches a target number, generating a first measurement report corresponding to the first cell. The first beam is a beam among at least one beam in the first cell that satisfies measurement conditions. The measurement conditions are determined based on the first threshold information. The target number is determined based on the number of the first beams.

[0008] Based on this scheme, terminal devices (such as UEs) can configure and determine measurement conditions according to the measurement configuration information and the configured number of first beams. The UE can also measure the beams in the first cell according to these measurement conditions, and then determine whether the first cell meets the measurement conditions based on the measurement results and the measurement conditions. Furthermore, the UE can generate corresponding measurement reports for first cells that meet the measurement conditions, so as to inform other devices (such as network devices) of the current communication status.

[0009] In some embodiments, the first measurement configuration information may be configured to the UE by the network device of the cell where the UE resides.

[0010] In some possible designs, the method further includes sending the first measurement report. For example, the UE may send the first measurement report to the currently camped network device.

[0011] In some possible designs, the first measurement report includes at least one of the following: the identifier of the first cell, the signal strength information of the first cell, the identifier of the first beam, and the signal strength information of the first beam.

[0012] In some implementations, the first measurement report may include relevant measurement results of the cell (such as the identifier of the first cell and the signal strength information of the first cell). Thus, the UE can use the first measurement report to report the communication status of its current location to the network device at the cell level.

[0013] In other implementations, the first measurement report may include relevant measurement results of beams in the cell (such as the identifier of the first beam and the signal strength information of the first beam). Thus, the UE can use the first measurement report to inform the network device of the communication status of its current location at the beam level.

[0014] In other implementations, the first measurement report may also include both cell-related measurement results and beam-related measurement results.

[0015] In some possible designs, the method further includes: the signal strength information of the first cell is determined based on the signal strength information of the beam with the strongest signal strength in the first beam. Alternatively, the signal strength information of the first cell is determined based on the signal strength information of p second beams in the first beam. p is an integer greater than or equal to 2. The first beam also includes a third beam different from the second beam, and the signal strength of any one of the p second beams is greater than the signal strength of the third beam. This provides a specific method for determining the signal strength information of a cell.

[0016] In some possible designs, the first threshold information includes a first strength threshold. The measurement condition includes: the signal strength of the beam under test is greater than the first strength threshold. The beam under test is any beam in the first cell.

[0017] In this scheme, the UE can measure each beam in the first cell. If the signal strength of the beam under test is greater than a first strength threshold, that beam is designated as the first beam. When the number of first beams reaches the target number, the first cell meets the measurement conditions, and a first measurement report can be generated.

[0018] In some possible designs, the first threshold information includes a first strength threshold. The first measurement configuration information also includes first timing information indicating a first duration. The measurement condition includes that the signal strength of the beam under test is always greater than the first strength threshold during the first duration. The beam under test is any beam in the first cell.

[0019] This scheme provides logic for different beams to meet measurement conditions. In this example, the beam intensity needs to be consistently greater than a threshold for a certain period of time, thereby selecting a more stable beam.

[0020] In some possible designs, the target number is the number of the first beam.

[0021] In the above implementation, once the number of the first beams reaches the first beam count, the cell can be considered to meet the measurement conditions.

[0022] In other implementations, the target number can also be adjusted in conjunction with timing information and intensity thresholds, thereby improving the flexibility of cell measurement.

[0023] In some possible designs, the first threshold information includes a first strength threshold. The first measurement configuration information also includes: threshold adjustment information and beam adjustment information. The threshold adjustment information indicates a first adjustment value used to adjust the first strength threshold. The beam adjustment information indicates a second adjustment value used to adjust the target quantity. The measurement condition includes: the signal strength of the beam under test is greater than the second strength threshold. The beam under test is any beam in the first cell. The second strength threshold is: first strength threshold + q * first adjustment value, where q is a positive integer.

[0024] In some possible designs, the target number is: number of first beams - q * second adjustment value.

[0025] In this way, the UE can determine whether the first cell includes a high-intensity beam. Even if the number of beams that meet this condition is small, the UE can still consider the first cell to meet the measurement conditions.

[0026] In some possible designs, before generating the first report, the method further includes: determining that, in at least one beam of the first cell, the number of beams with signal strength greater than the first strength threshold is less than the first number of beams.

[0027] In this example, the UE can prioritize making a judgment based on the configured threshold and number of beams. If this condition is not met, the UE can adjust the measurement conditions and make a judgment based on the configured adjustment values.

[0028] In some possible designs, the first threshold information includes a first strength threshold. The first measurement configuration information also includes first timing information, timing adjustment information, and beam adjustment information. The first timing information indicates a first duration. The beam adjustment information indicates a second adjustment value used to adjust the target quantity. The timing adjustment information indicates a third adjustment value used to adjust the first duration. The measurement condition includes: the signal strength of the beam under test is always greater than the first strength threshold within the second duration. The beam under test is any beam in the first cell. The second duration is: first duration + r * first adjustment value, where r is a positive integer.

[0029] In some possible designs, the target number is: number of first beams - r * second adjustment value.

[0030] In this way, the UE can determine whether the first cell includes a stable beam with strong directionality. Even if the number of beams that meet this condition is small, the UE can still consider the first cell to meet the measurement conditions.

[0031] In some possible designs, before generating the first report, the method further includes: determining that, in at least one beam of the first cell, the number of beams whose signal strength is consistently greater than the first strength threshold during the first duration is less than the first number of beams.

[0032] In this example, the UE can prioritize making a judgment based on the configured threshold, timing duration, and number of beams. If these conditions are not met, the UE can adjust the measurement conditions and make a judgment based on the configured adjustment values.

[0033] Secondly, a communication method is provided, applied to a network device. The method includes: sending first measurement configuration information, the first measurement configuration information including a first number of beams, first frequency information, and first threshold information; receiving a first measurement report, the first measurement report corresponding to a first cell. Wherein, the first cell corresponds to the first frequency information, and the number of first beams in the first cell reaches a target number. The first beam is at least one beam in the first cell that satisfies the measurement conditions. The measurement conditions correspond to the first threshold information. The target number corresponds to the number of first beams.

[0034] In some possible designs, the first measurement report includes at least one of the following: the identifier of the first cell, the signal strength information of the first cell, the identifier of the first beam, and the signal strength information of the first beam.

[0035] In some possible designs, the method further includes: the signal strength information of the first cell corresponds to the signal strength information of the beam with the strongest signal strength in the first beam. Alternatively, the signal strength information of the first cell corresponds to the signal strength information of p second beams in the first beam. p is an integer greater than or equal to 2. The first beam also includes a third beam different from the second beam, where the signal strength of any one of the p second beams is greater than the signal strength of the third beam.

[0036] In some possible designs, the first threshold information includes a first strength threshold. The measurement condition includes: the signal strength of the beam under test is greater than the first strength threshold. The beam under test is any beam in the first cell.

[0037] In some possible designs, the first threshold information includes a first strength threshold. The first measurement configuration information also includes first timing information indicating a first duration. The measurement condition includes that the signal strength of the beam under test is always greater than the first strength threshold during the first duration. The beam under test is any beam in the first cell.

[0038] In some possible designs, the target number is the number of the first beam.

[0039] In some possible designs, the first threshold information includes a first strength threshold. The first measurement configuration information also includes: threshold adjustment information and beam adjustment information. The threshold adjustment information indicates a first adjustment value used to adjust the first strength threshold. The beam adjustment information indicates a second adjustment value used to adjust the target quantity. The measurement condition includes: the signal strength of the beam under test is greater than the second strength threshold. The beam under test is any beam in the first cell. The second strength threshold is: first strength threshold + q * first adjustment value, where q is a positive integer.

[0040] In some possible designs, the target number is: number of first beams - q * second adjustment value.

[0041] In some possible designs, the first threshold information includes a first strength threshold. The first measurement configuration information also includes first timing information, timing adjustment information, and beam adjustment information. The first timing information indicates a first duration. The beam adjustment information indicates a second adjustment value used to adjust the target quantity. The timing adjustment information indicates a third adjustment value used to adjust the first duration. The measurement condition includes: the signal strength of the beam under test is always greater than the first strength threshold within the second duration. The beam under test is any beam in the first cell. The second duration is: first duration + r * first adjustment value, where r is a positive integer.

[0042] In some possible designs, the target number is: number of first beams - r * second adjustment value.

[0043] Thirdly, a terminal device is provided, comprising: a memory and one or more processors. The memory and the processors are coupled. The memory stores computer program code, including computer instructions, which, when executed by the processor, cause the terminal device to perform the methods provided in the first aspect and any possible implementation thereof.

[0044] Fourthly, a network device is provided for performing the methods provided in the second aspect and any possible implementation thereof.

[0045] Fifthly, a chip system is provided, which is applied to a terminal device. The chip system may include one or more interface circuits and one or more processors. The interface circuits and processors are interconnected via lines. The interface circuits are used to receive signals from the memory of the terminal device and send the signals to the processors. The signals include computer instructions stored in the memory. When the processor executes the aforementioned computer instructions, the terminal device executes the technical solutions provided in the first aspect and any possible implementation thereof.

[0046] Sixthly, a chip system is provided, which is applied to a network device. The chip system may include one or more interface circuits and one or more processors. The interface circuits and processors are interconnected via lines. The interface circuits are used to receive signals from the network device's memory and send the signals to the processors. The signals include computer instructions stored in the memory. When the processor executes the aforementioned computer instructions, the network device executes the technical solutions provided in the second aspect and any possible implementation thereof.

[0047] In a seventh aspect, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, including computer instructions that, when executed on a terminal device, cause the terminal device to perform the technical solutions provided in the first aspect and any possible implementation thereof.

[0048] Eighthly, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, including computer instructions that, when executed on a network device, cause the network device to perform the technical solutions provided in the second aspect and any possible implementation thereof.

[0049] Ninth aspect, a computer program product is provided, which, when run on a computer, causes the computer to execute the technical solutions provided in the first aspect and any possible implementation thereof.

[0050] In a tenth aspect, a computer program product is provided, which, when run on a computer, causes the computer to execute the technical solutions provided in the second aspect and any possible implementation thereof.

[0051] Eleventhly, a communication system is provided. The communication system includes a terminal device as provided in the third aspect and a network device as provided in the fourth aspect.

[0052] It is understood that the solutions provided in the second to eleventh aspects of this application can be respectively associated with the first aspect and any of its possible designs, and therefore the beneficial effects achieved are similar, which will not be repeated here. Attached Figure Description

[0053] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the composition of a communication system provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0054] Figure 2 A schematic diagram illustrating the logical correspondence between a base station, a cell, and a beam, provided for an embodiment of this application;

[0055] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the interaction flow of a communication method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0056] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the interaction flow of another communication method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0057] Figure 5 A logical diagram illustrating a measurement process provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0058] Figure 6 A logical diagram illustrating yet another measurement process provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0059] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the interaction flow of another communication method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0060] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the composition of a terminal device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0061] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the composition of another terminal device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0062] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the composition of a chip system provided in an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0063] Currently, terminal devices can communicate with network devices to provide users with communication services such as voice calls and network data.

[0064] In this context, terminal equipment can also be referred to as user equipment (UE), user terminal, mobile station (MS), mobile terminal (MT), etc. Terminal equipment can be mobile phones or wearable devices (such as smartwatches).

[0065] In this application, network equipment may include access network equipment such as base stations.

[0066] refer to Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the composition of a communication system provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0067] In Figure 1 In the example, base station 1 can communicate with the UE through cell A. Base station 2 can communicate with the UE through cell B. For the UE, cell A and cell B can be neighboring cells.

[0068] It should be noted that... Figure 1 In the example, cell A and cell B belong to different base stations. In other examples, cell A and cell B can also be different cells of the same base station, that is, base station 1 can be the same as base station 2.

[0069] As an example, see reference Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the logical correspondence between a base station, a cell, and a beam, provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0070] like Figure 2 As shown, taking base station 1 as an example, the cell corresponding to base station 1 can include cell A, etc. Taking base station 2 as an example, the cell corresponding to base station 2 can include cell B, etc.

[0071] Furthermore, each cell can include one or more beams. The directions of the different beams are not exactly the same. The base station can achieve coverage of the cell through these one or more beams.

[0072] For example, base station 1 can cover cell A using An beams. Here, An is an integer greater than or equal to 1. Figure 2 As shown, the An beams can include beam A1-beam An.

[0073] For example, base station 2 can cover cell B using Bn beams, where Bn is an integer greater than or equal to 1. Figure 2 As shown, the Bn beams can include beams B1 to Bn.

[0074] Taking a UE camped in cell A as an example, the UE can then communicate with base station 1.

[0075] Base station 1 can instruct the UE to perform cell measurements during communication with the UE. This allows the UE to perform measurements on one or more cells and, if the corresponding conditions are met, report the measurement results to base station 1.

[0076] In this application, the UE can obtain the signal strength of the measured cell through cell measurement.

[0077] For example, the signal strength can be indicated by at least one of the following parameters: Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI), Signal to Interference plus Noise Ratio (SINR), Reference Signal Received Power (RSRP), Reference Signal Received Quality (RSRQ), and Carrier to Interference Ratio (CIR).

[0078] Take RSSI as an example to identify signal strength.

[0079] Through the measurement report, base station 1 can know the network conditions of the UE's current location, and thus guide the UE to access the network.

[0080] For example, if the communication quality of cell B is better than that of cell A, base station 1 can instruct the UE to switch to cell B and camp there.

[0081] It should be noted that in different implementations of this application, the UE can perform at least two different types of cell measurements under the instruction of the network device.

[0082] The at least two different types of cell measurements may include:

[0083] Traditional cell measurement, and Lower-Layer Triggered Mobility (LTM) cell measurement.

[0084] In traditional cell measurement, the Radio Resource Control (RRC) layer of the network device can configure measurement configuration information to the UE. Correspondingly, the UE can receive the measurement configuration information through the Media Access Control (MAC) layer. The UE's MAC layer can then report the acquired measurement configuration information to the UE's RRC layer. In this way, the UE can perform cell measurements under the control of the RRC layer. Under certain conditions, the RRC layer can send the measurement report to the network device through the MAC layer.

[0085] Correspondingly, during LTM cell measurement, network devices can configure measurement configuration information to the UE through the RRC layer. Unlike traditional cell measurement, after the UE's MAC layer obtains the measurement configuration information, it can perform cell measurement independently without the control of the UE's RRC layer. The UE's MAC layer can also send measurement reports to the network device when certain conditions are met.

[0086] Compared to the traditional cell measurement process, the LTM cell measurement process does not require the participation of the RRC layer on the UE side, thus having a faster response speed.

[0087] The solution provided in this application can be applied to any of the above-mentioned cell measurement scenarios.

[0088] As an example, see reference Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the interaction process of a communication method provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0089] How Figure 3 The network device shown can be base station 1 corresponding to cell A where the UE is camped. Through this... Figure 3 The illustrated scheme allows base station 1 to instruct the UE to perform cell measurements. Under the corresponding conditions, the UE can send a measurement report to base station 1 for subsequent processing.

[0090] like Figure 3 As shown, the solution may include:

[0091] S301, The network device sends measurement configuration information to the UE.

[0092] For example, this measurement configuration information 31 can be used by the UE to perform cell measurements. In some implementations, this measurement configuration information 31 can be sent via an RRC message.

[0093] As an example, measurement configuration information 31 may include information about the measurement object and initial threshold information.

[0094] The information about the measurement object can be used to instruct the UE to perform the measurement on the cell. For example, the information about the measurement object may include frequency information. Alternatively, the information about the measurement object may include the cell identifier, etc.

[0095] In the following explanation, the information of the measured object includes frequency information as an example.

[0096] Taking the example of a network device instructing a UE to perform measurements on cell B, the measurement configuration information 31 may include frequency information F2. This frequency information F2 may be the frequency corresponding to cell B.

[0097] Taking the example of the network device instructing the UE to perform measurements on the currently camped cell (i.e., cell A), the measurement configuration information 31 may include frequency information F2. This frequency information F2 may be the frequency corresponding to cell A.

[0098] In different implementations, the measurement configuration information 31 can contain one or more measurement objects.

[0099] In this example, the initial threshold information may include one or more thresholds.

[0100] One or more thresholds can be used to indicate the measurement conditions for generating a measurement report.

[0101] As an example, let's consider measurement configuration information 31, which includes frequency information F1 and a threshold th1. The network device can use this measurement configuration information 31 to instruct the UE to perform cell measurement for Event 1. This measurement configuration information 31 can be used to instruct the UE to perform cell measurement on the cell corresponding to frequency information F1 (e.g., cell A). This measurement configuration information 31 can also instruct the UE to generate a measurement report if the signal strength (e.g., RSSI) of the measured cell (e.g., cell A) is greater than the threshold th1, indicating that the measurement conditions are met.

[0102] As another example, consider measurement configuration information 31 including frequency information F1 and threshold th2. The network device can use this measurement configuration information 31 to instruct the UE to perform cell measurement for Event 2. This measurement configuration information 31 can be used to instruct the UE to perform cell measurement on the cell corresponding to frequency information F1 (e.g., cell A). This measurement configuration information 31 can also instruct the UE to determine that the measurement conditions are met and generate a measurement report if the RSSI of the measured cell (e.g., cell A) is greater than threshold th2.

[0103] In the two examples above, threshold th1 can be greater than threshold th2. If the RSSI is greater than threshold th1, it indicates that the RSSI of the currently camped cell is good enough, and network switching is unnecessary. Conversely, if the RSSI is less than threshold th2, it indicates that the RSSI of the currently camped cell is poor, and network switching is possible.

[0104] As another example, consider measurement configuration information 31 including frequency information F2 and threshold th3. The network device can use this measurement configuration information 31 to instruct the UE to perform cell measurement for Event 3. This measurement configuration information 31 can be used to instruct the UE to perform cell measurement on the cell corresponding to frequency information F2 (e.g., cell B). This measurement configuration information 31 can also instruct the UE to determine that the measurement conditions are met and generate a measurement report if the RSSI of the measured cell (e.g., cell B) is higher than the RSSI of the currently camped cell (e.g., cell A) and this is greater than the threshold th3.

[0105] As another example, consider measurement configuration information 31 including frequency information F2 and threshold th4. The network device can use this measurement configuration information 31 to instruct the UE to perform cell measurement for Event 4. This measurement configuration information 31 can be used to instruct the UE to perform cell measurement on the cell corresponding to frequency information F2 (e.g., cell B). This measurement configuration information 31 can also instruct the UE to generate a measurement report if the RSSI of the measured cell (e.g., cell B) is higher than the threshold th4, indicating that the measurement conditions are met.

[0106] As another example, consider measurement configuration information 31 including frequency information F2, threshold th5, and threshold th6. The network device can use this measurement configuration information 31 to instruct the UE to perform cell measurement for Event 5. This measurement configuration information 31 can be used to instruct the UE to perform cell measurement on the cell corresponding to frequency information F2 (e.g., cell B). This measurement configuration information 31 can also instruct the UE to generate a measurement report if the RSSI of the camped cell (e.g., cell A) is less than threshold th5, and the RSSI of the measured cell (e.g., cell B) is higher than threshold th6, thus confirming that the measurement conditions are met.

[0107] In a specific implementation, the measurement configuration information 31 can be used to measure any one of the events 1-5 mentioned above.

[0108] In other embodiments, the measurement configuration information 31 may also instruct the UE to perform cell measurements other than any of the events 1-5 described above, using frequency information and initial threshold information. This application does not impose any limitations on this.

[0109] For ease of explanation, in the following examples, the measurement configuration information 31 includes frequency information F2 and threshold th3 as an example.

[0110] The above example uses the UE directly measuring the cell to determine whether the cell meets the measurement conditions.

[0111] In other embodiments, the UE can measure beams within a cell. The UE can determine whether the cell containing the beam meets the measurement conditions based on whether the beam measurement results meet the measurement conditions.

[0112] For example, in some embodiments of this application, the measurement configuration information 31 may include information about the measurement object (such as frequency information F2), initial threshold information (such as threshold th3), and initial beam information.

[0113] This initial beamforming information can be used to indicate the number of beams that meet the measurement conditions. Let's take m as an example, where m is an integer greater than or equal to 1.

[0114] The measurement configuration information 31 can be used to indicate that if the number of beams in a measurement cell that meet the measurement conditions is greater than m, the measurement cell meets the measurement conditions and a measurement report can be generated.

[0115] For example, the measurement configuration information 31 can be used to indicate that if the number of beams (e.g., beams B1-Bn) in the cell (e.g., including cell B) corresponding to frequency information F2 is greater than m, and the measurement cell (e.g., cell B) meets the measurement conditions, a measurement report can be generated.

[0116] S302, The UE performs cell measurements based on the measurement configuration information 31 and generates a measurement report 32.

[0117] As described in S301, in this example, the measurement configuration information 31 may include information about the measurement object (such as frequency information F2), initial threshold information (such as threshold th3), and initial beam information (such as the number of beams being m).

[0118] Therefore, the UE can perform cell measurements based on the measurement configuration information 31.

[0119] For example, the UE can perform cell measurements for each cell in frequency information F2.

[0120] Taking the UE's measurement of cell B as an example.

[0121] The UE can perform measurements on each beam from beam B1 to beam Bn in cell B separately.

[0122] Take the UE measuring beam B1 as an example.

[0123] The UE can obtain the RSSI of beam B1. If the RSSI of beam B1 is greater than the threshold th3, then beam B1 meets the measurement conditions.

[0124] Similarly, the UE can determine whether each beam in beams B1 to Bn of cell B meets the measurement conditions.

[0125] If the number of beams that meet the measurement conditions is greater than m, then the UE determines that cell B meets the measurement conditions and generates a measurement report 32 for cell B.

[0126] In some embodiments of this application, the measurement report 32 may include at least one of the following:

[0127] The identifier of cell B, the signal strength information of cell B, the identifier of each beam in cell B that meets the measurement conditions, and the signal strength information of each beam in cell B that meets the measurement conditions.

[0128] The signal strength information of the beams that meet the measurement conditions can be used to indicate the signal strength of the beam. For example, the signal strength information of the beams that meet the measurement conditions can include the RSSI of each beam that meets the measurement conditions.

[0129] The signal strength information of cell B can be used to indicate the signal strength of cell B. For example, the signal strength information of cell B may include the RSSI of cell B.

[0130] The RSSI of cell B can be determined based on the signal strength (such as RSSI) of the beams in cell B that meet the measurement conditions.

[0131] As one possible implementation, the RSSI of cell B can be the RSSI of the beam with the best signal strength among all beams in cell B.

[0132] As another possible implementation, the RSSI of cell B can be determined based on the RSSIs of the p beams with the best signal strength among the beams that meet the measurement conditions in cell B. For example, the RSSI of cell B can be the average of the RSSIs of the p beams with the best signal strength among the beams that meet the measurement conditions in cell B.

[0133] The method for determining the signal strength of cell B can be configured by the network device. For example, the measurement configuration information 31 sent by the network device may also include a parameter p. This parameter p is used to instruct the UE to determine the signal strength of the measurement cell based on the signal strength of the p beams with the best signal strength among the beams that meet the measurement conditions in the measurement cell.

[0134] Similar to cell B, if frequency information F2 corresponds to other cells (such as cell C), the UE can also measure each beam in cell C and generate a measurement report for cell C if cell C meets the measurement conditions.

[0135] In different implementations, when multiple cells meet the measurement conditions, the UE can generate corresponding measurement reports for each cell separately; or, the UE can integrate the measurement reports of each cell that meets the measurement conditions into one measurement report.

[0136] In the following example, the UE determines that cell B meets the measurement conditions based on the measurement configuration information 31 and generates a measurement report 32 corresponding to cell B.

[0137] S303, The UE sends a measurement report 32 to the network device.

[0138] As explained in S302, the UE can generate a measurement report 32 corresponding to cell B if cell B meets the measurement conditions.

[0139] Measurement report 32 may include at least one of the following:

[0140] The identifier of cell B, the signal strength information of cell B, the identifier of each beam in cell B that meets the measurement conditions, and the signal strength information of each beam in cell B that meets the measurement conditions.

[0141] Therefore, through S301-S303, the UE and network equipment can cooperate to complete the measurement of the measurement cell (such as cell B).

[0142] In some implementations, the network device can also perform subsequent operations based on the acquired measurement report. For example, such subsequent operations may include S304.

[0143] S304. The network device sends a handover camping instruction to the UE.

[0144] For example, the handover camping instruction can instruct the UE to switch to cell B camping.

[0145] As in the example above, when the UE performs cell measurements, it camps on cell A. If cell B meets the measurement conditions, the UE can send a measurement report 32 to the network device. In this way, the network device can determine from the measurement report 32 that cell B can provide better communication quality. Therefore, the network device can instruct the UE to switch to cell B for continued communication via S304.

[0146] In some implementations, where the measurement report 32 includes the identifiers of each beam in cell B that meets the measurement conditions, and the signal strength information of each beam in cell B that meets the measurement conditions, the handover camping indication may also include information on the beams in cell B that the network device can camp on, as determined by the network device.

[0147] The above Figure 3 In the description of the scheme shown, the example given is the measurement configuration information 31 instructing the UE to perform the measurement of event 3. The specific implementation process of other events (such as event 1, event 2, event 4, and event 5) is similar.

[0148] Take, for example, the network device instructs the UE to perform a measurement of event 1.

[0149] The measurement configuration information 31 includes frequency information F1 and a threshold th1. Thus, the network device can use the measurement configuration information 31 to instruct the UE to perform measurements of the currently camped cell (e.g., cell A) corresponding to frequency information F1.

[0150] like Figure 3 As explained in the description, the measurement configuration information 31 may also include initial beam information.

[0151] In this way, after receiving the measurement configuration information 31, the UE can perform measurements on cell 1 according to the frequency information F1.

[0152] The UE can obtain the signal strength of each beam in cell A. If, among the An beams in cell A, the number of beams with signal strength greater than threshold th1 is greater than m, then the UE determines that cell A meets the measurement conditions. Correspondingly, the UE can generate a measurement report for cell A and report it to the network device.

[0153] Therefore, based on the measurement report received from cell A, the network device can determine that cell A can provide better communication quality to the UE. Thus, the network device can instruct the UE to continue camping in cell A, or it can choose not to send an instruction to the UE to switch to another cell.

[0154] refer to Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the interaction process of another communication method provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0155] Similar to Figure 3 The explanation in the text is as follows: Figure 4 The network device shown can be base station 1 corresponding to cell A where the UE is camped. Through this... Figure 4 The illustrated scheme allows base station 1 to instruct the UE to perform cell measurements. Under the corresponding conditions, the UE can send a measurement report to base station 1 for subsequent processing.

[0156] like Figure 4As shown, the solution may include:

[0157] S401, The network device sends measurement configuration information to the UE.

[0158] Combination Figure 3 As explained in S301, in this example, the measurement configuration information 41 may include frequency information, initial threshold information, and initial beam information.

[0159] The explanation of the frequency information, initial threshold information, and initial beam information can be found in the example in S301, and will not be repeated here.

[0160] In this example, the measurement configuration information 41 may also include threshold adjustment information and beam adjustment information.

[0161] The threshold adjustment information may include the threshold adjustment step size s1. This threshold adjustment information can be used to adjust the judgment threshold that meets the measurement conditions.

[0162] Beam adjustment information may include a beam adjustment step size s2. This beam adjustment information can be used to adjust the number of beams in a cell that meets the measurement conditions.

[0163] The measurement configuration information 41 can, through threshold adjustment information and beam adjustment information, instruct the UE to adjust the measurement conditions according to the threshold adjustment information and beam adjustment information when the measurement cell does not meet the initial measurement conditions (such as the measurement conditions corresponding to the initial threshold information and the initial beam information).

[0164] Taking frequency information including frequency information F2 and initial threshold information including threshold th3 as an example.

[0165] If the number of beams with signal strength greater than the threshold th3 in the Bn beams of the measurement cell (such as cell B) is less than m, the network device can instruct the UE to adjust the measurement conditions by using the threshold adjustment information and beam adjustment information in the measurement configuration information 41.

[0166] The adjusted measurement conditions may include: intensity threshold of (threshold th3 + threshold adjustment step s1) and number of beams of (m - beam adjustment step s2).

[0167] In this way, the adjusted measurement conditions have higher requirements for the signal strength of each beam compared to the initial measurement conditions, but the number of beams that meet the measurement conditions can be reduced.

[0168] Therefore, if the number of beams with signal strength greater than (threshold th3 + threshold adjustment step s1) in Bn beams of cell B is greater than (m - beam adjustment step s2), then cell B meets the measurement conditions.

[0169] In some implementations, the measurement configuration information 41 can instruct the UE to adjust the measurement conditions multiple times to determine whether the measurement cell meets the measurement conditions.

[0170] S402, The UE performs cell measurements based on the measurement configuration information 41 and generates a measurement report 42.

[0171] As described in S401, in this example, the measurement configuration information 41 may include frequency information (such as frequency information F2), initial threshold information (such as threshold th3), initial beam information (such as number of beams m), threshold adjustment information (such as threshold adjustment step size s1), and beam adjustment information (such as beam adjustment step size s2).

[0172] The UE can perform corresponding cell measurements based on the received measurement configuration information 41.

[0173] For example, the UE can perform measurements on the cells corresponding to frequency information F2.

[0174] Take the UE measuring cell B corresponding to frequency information F2 as an example.

[0175] and Figure 3 Similar to S302, the UE can measure each of the Bn beams in cell B to determine whether the Bn beams meet the initial measurement conditions.

[0176] For example, the UE can obtain the signal strength of beam B1. If the signal strength of beam B1 is greater than the threshold th3, then beam B1 meets the initial measurement conditions.

[0177] Similarly, the UE can determine whether all beams in cell B meet the initial measurement conditions.

[0178] In some embodiments, if the number of beams with signal strength greater than threshold th3 among the Bn beams of cell B is greater than m, the UE determines that cell B meets the initial measurement conditions. Therefore, the UE can generate a measurement report corresponding to cell B.

[0179] In other embodiments, taking the example that the number of beams with signal strength greater than threshold th3 among the Bn beams of cell B is less than m, the UE can determine that cell B does not meet the initial measurement conditions.

[0180] Therefore, the UE can adjust the initial measurement conditions according to the measurement configuration information 41.

[0181] As one implementation, the measurement conditions for the initial adjustment may include: an intensity threshold of (threshold th3 + threshold adjustment step size s1) and a number of beams of (m - beam adjustment step size s2).

[0182] Based on the initial measurement conditions, the UE can further determine whether the number of beams in cell B with a signal strength greater than (threshold th3 + threshold adjustment step size s1) is greater than (m - beam adjustment step size s2). If the number of beams in cell B with a signal strength greater than (threshold th3 + threshold adjustment step size s1) is greater than (m - beam adjustment step size s2), then cell B is determined to meet the initial measurement conditions. Therefore, the UE can generate a measurement report corresponding to cell B.

[0183] In other embodiments, taking cell B as an example where it does not meet the initial measurement conditions and also does not meet the measurement conditions for the first adjustment, the UE can continue to adjust the measurement conditions for the first adjustment again according to the measurement configuration information 41.

[0184] As an implementation, the measurement conditions for readjustment may include: an intensity threshold of (threshold th3 + 2 * threshold adjustment step s1) and a number of beams of (m - 2 * beam adjustment step s2).

[0185] Based on the adjusted measurement conditions, the UE can again determine whether the number of beams in cell B with a signal strength greater than (threshold th3 + 2 * threshold adjustment step s1) is greater than (m - 2 * beam adjustment step s2). If the number of beams in cell B with a signal strength greater than (threshold th3 + 2 * threshold adjustment step s1) is greater than (m - 2 * beam adjustment step s2), then cell B meets the adjusted measurement conditions. Therefore, the UE can generate a measurement report corresponding to cell B.

[0186] Repeating this process q-1 times, the adjusted measurement conditions can include: an intensity threshold of (threshold th3 + q * threshold adjustment step s1) and a number of beams of (mq * beam adjustment step s2).

[0187] The UE can make judgments on cell B based on the various adjusted measurement conditions until the number of adjusted beams is less than or equal to the beam adjustment step size s2.

[0188] If cell B fails to meet all the adjusted measurement conditions, the UE determines that cell B does not meet the measurement conditions and does not generate a measurement report for cell B.

[0189] Therefore, the UE can flexibly adjust the measurement conditions based on the measurement configuration information 41. Even if the number of beams meeting the initial conditions in cell B is small, if there are beams with high signal strength in cell B, cell B can still be identified by the UE as a cell meeting the measurement conditions. This improves the flexibility of cell measurement.

[0190] In this example, if the UE determines that the measurement cell (such as cell B) meets the measurement conditions, it can generate a measurement report corresponding to cell B.

[0191] For details on the implementation of the measurement report for cell B, please refer to the instructions in S302.

[0192] For example, the measurement report for cell B may include at least one of the following:

[0193] The identifier of cell B, the signal strength information of cell B, the identifier of each beam in cell B that meets the measurement conditions, and the signal strength information of each beam in cell B that meets the measurement conditions.

[0194] The determination of signal strength information for cell B can be referenced in S302, and will not be elaborated here.

[0195] S403, The UE sends a measurement report 42 to the network device.

[0196] S404. The network device sends a handover camping instruction to the UE.

[0197] For example, the execution process of S403-S404 can refer to S303-S304, and will not be described in detail here.

[0198] Therefore, based on this... Figure 4 The illustrated scheme allows the network device to instruct the UE to perform cell measurements based on beams, and the UE can also flexibly adjust the measurement conditions. This enables cells with beams possessing high signal strength to be reported to the network device. This effectively improves the network device's flexibility in deciding where the UE should camp on the network.

[0199] In the example above, during the measurement process of a beam, if the UE completes a measurement of the beam and meets the measurement conditions, then the beam meets the measurement conditions.

[0200] In other embodiments, measurements for a beam may also include multiple measurements. If the results of these multiple measurements satisfy the measurement conditions, the UE can determine that the beam meets the measurement conditions.

[0201] As one possible implementation, the number of measurements can be limited by a timer configured in the UE. For example, this timer could include a TTT timer.

[0202] Take measuring beam 1 as an example. Beam 1 can be any of the beams in the previous examples.

[0203] If the measurement conditions are met for the first measurement of beam 1, the UE can start the timer.

[0204] Before the timer expires, the UE can perform measurements on beam 1 at multiple measurement opportunities. If the measurement result meets the measurement conditions in each measurement opportunity (e.g., the signal strength in each measurement is greater than the threshold th3), then beam 1 is determined to meet the measurement conditions.

[0205] For example, refer to Figure 5 This is a logical schematic diagram of a measurement process provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0206] Should Figure 5 In the example, we take the scenario where the UE can perform a maximum of 10 measurements within the measurement window. That is, the UE has 10 measurement opportunities within the measurement window. For example, if the measurement window length is 100ms and the interval between each measurement is 10ms, the UE can perform a maximum of 10 measurements within the measurement window.

[0207] In some implementations, the time-frequency domain resources of this measurement window can be pre-configured by the base station to the UE.

[0208] Taking a TTT timer duration of 3ms as an example, the UE can perform 3 measurements during the TTT timer's timing process.

[0209] Therefore, the UE measures the beam (e.g., beam 1) within this measurement window. If the measurement conditions are met in three consecutive measurements, the UE determines that beam 1 meets the measurement conditions.

[0210] Figure 6 This is a logical diagram illustrating another measurement process provided in an embodiment of this application. The UE can start the TTT timer when measurement begins.

[0211] like Figure 6 As shown in Example 1, during the first measurement in the TTT timer, the measurement result of beam 1 meets the measurement conditions (e.g., marked as true). The UE can continue the TTT timer to perform the second measurement.

[0212] like Figure 6 As shown in Example 2, during the first measurement in the TTT timer timing process, the measurement result of beam 1 does not meet the measurement conditions (e.g., it is marked as false). The UE can reset the TTT timer to continue timing. That is, the second measurement is the first measurement in the TTT timer timing process.

[0213] Thus, according to Figure 6In the execution logic of Examples 1 and 2, if all measurement results during the timing process of the TTT timer in the measurement window meet the measurement conditions, then the UE determines that the measurement beam (such as beam 1) meets the measurement conditions.

[0214] Combination Figure 3 or Figure 4 As described in the scheme, in some embodiments, the network device can configure the TTT timer information to the UE in the measurement configuration information 31 or measurement configuration information 41. In this way, the UE can configure the TTT timer information according to... Figure 3 S302 or Figure 4 When performing cell measurements using S402, combined with Figure 5 or Figure 6 The scheme shown is implemented by determining whether the measurement beam meets the measurement conditions based on the information from the TTT timer.

[0215] In some embodiments of this application, combined with Figure 4 The solution described in the document also states that network devices can use measurement configuration information to instruct UEs to make flexible adjustments based on the TTT timer and the number of beams, thereby flexibly determining whether the beams and / or cells meet the measurement conditions.

[0216] For example, refer to Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the interaction process of another communication method provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0217] Similar to Figure 3 or Figure 4 The explanation in the text is as follows: Figure 7 The network device shown can be base station 1 corresponding to cell A where the UE is camped. Through this... Figure 7 The illustrated scheme allows base station 1 to instruct the UE to perform cell measurements. Under the corresponding conditions, the UE can send a measurement report to base station 1 for subsequent processing.

[0218] like Figure 7 As shown, the solution may include:

[0219] S701, The network device sends measurement configuration information to the UE.

[0220] For example, the measurement configuration information 71 may include information about the measurement object (such as frequency information), initial threshold information, and initial beam information.

[0221] The explanation of the frequency information, initial threshold information, and initial beam information can be found in the example in S301, and will not be repeated here.

[0222] In this example, the measurement configuration information 71 may also include initial timing information, timing adjustment information, and beam adjustment information.

[0223] The initial timing information indicates the initial timing duration of the TTT timer. The activation mechanism of this TTT timer is related to... Figure 5 or Figure 6 The explanation is similar to that in the text.

[0224] Therefore, the network device can instruct the UE to perform measurements of each beam in the measurement cell (i.e., one or more cells corresponding to the frequency information, such as cell B) according to the initial timing information by measuring the configuration information 71.

[0225] In some embodiments, the measurement configuration information 71 may also include timing adjustment information and beam adjustment information.

[0226] Combination Figure 4 As explained in the example, the beam adjustment information may include a beam adjustment step size s2. This beam adjustment information can be used to adjust the number of beams in a cell that meets the measurement conditions.

[0227] The timing adjustment information may include a timing adjustment step size s3. This timing adjustment information can be used to adjust the measurement duration of beams that meet the measurement conditions within a cell.

[0228] The measurement configuration information 71 can instruct the UE to adjust the measurement conditions according to the timing adjustment information and beam adjustment information when the beam of the measurement cell does not meet the initial measurement conditions (such as the measurement conditions corresponding to the initial threshold information, initial beam information, and initial timing information).

[0229] Taking frequency information including frequency information F2, initial threshold information including threshold th3, and initial timing information indicating that the initial timing duration of the TTTtimer is duration t1 as an example.

[0230] For Bn beams of a measurement cell (such as cell B), if the number of beams whose signal strength is continuously greater than the threshold th3 within a duration t1 is less than the number of beams m indicated by the initial beam information, the network device can instruct the UE to adjust the measurement conditions for that beam through the measurement configuration information 71.

[0231] The adjusted measurement conditions may include: timing duration of (duration t1 + timing adjustment step size s3) and number of beams of (m - beam adjustment step size s2).

[0232] In this way, by increasing the timing duration in the adjusted measurement conditions, more stable beams can be effectively screened out. Furthermore, appropriately reducing the number of beams that meet the measurement conditions allows cells containing a small number of stable beams to be identified as meeting the measurement requirements.

[0233] In some implementations, the measurement configuration information 71 can instruct the UE to adjust the measurement conditions multiple times to determine whether the measurement cell meets the measurement conditions.

[0234] S702, The UE performs cell measurements based on the measurement configuration information 71 and generates a measurement report 72.

[0235] As described in S701, in this example, the measurement configuration information 71 may include frequency information (such as frequency information F2), initial threshold information (such as threshold th3), initial beam information (such as number of beams m), initial timing information (such as duration t1), timing adjustment information (such as timing adjustment step size s3), and beam adjustment information (such as beam adjustment step size s2).

[0236] The UE can perform corresponding cell measurements based on the received measurement configuration information 71.

[0237] For example, the UE can perform measurements on the cells corresponding to frequency information F2.

[0238] Take the UE measuring cell B corresponding to frequency information F2 as an example.

[0239] and Figure 3 Similar to S302, the UE can measure each of the Bn beams in cell B to determine whether the Bn beams meet the initial measurement conditions.

[0240] For example, the UE can obtain the signal strength of beam B1. If the signal strength of beam B1 is greater than the threshold th3 within a continuous duration t1, then beam B1 meets the initial measurement conditions.

[0241] Similarly, the UE can determine whether all beams in cell B meet the initial measurement conditions.

[0242] In some embodiments, if the number of beams satisfying the initial measurement conditions among the Bn beams of cell B is greater than m, the UE determines that cell B meets the initial measurement conditions. Therefore, the UE can generate a measurement report corresponding to cell B.

[0243] In other embodiments, taking the example that the number of beams satisfying the initial measurement conditions among the Bn beams of cell B is less than m, the UE can determine that cell B does not meet the initial measurement conditions.

[0244] Therefore, the UE can adjust the initial measurement conditions according to the measurement configuration information 71.

[0245] As one implementation, the measurement conditions for the initial adjustment may include: timing duration of (duration t1 + timing adjustment step size s3) and number of beams of (m - beam adjustment step size s2).

[0246] Based on the measurement conditions of the initial adjustment, the UE can again determine whether the number of beams in cell B whose signal strength is continuously greater than the threshold th3 within a continuous period of (duration t1 + timing adjustment step size s3) is greater than (m - beam adjustment step size s2).

[0247] In cell B, if the number of beams whose signal strength is continuously greater than the threshold th3 within a continuous period of (duration t1 + timing adjustment step size s3) is greater than (m - beam adjustment step size s2), the UE can determine that cell B meets the measurement conditions for the first adjustment. Therefore, the UE can generate a measurement report corresponding to cell B.

[0248] In other embodiments, taking cell B as an example where it does not meet the initial measurement conditions and also does not meet the measurement conditions for the first adjustment, the UE can continue to adjust the measurement conditions for the first adjustment again according to the measurement configuration information 71.

[0249] As an implementation, the measurement conditions for readjustment may include: timing duration of (duration t1 + 2 * timing adjustment step s3) and number of beams of (m - 2 * beam adjustment step s2).

[0250] Based on the measurement conditions adjusted here, the UE can again determine whether the number of beams in cell B whose signal strength is continuously greater than the threshold th3 within a continuous period of (duration t1 + 2 * timing adjustment step s3) is greater than (m - 2 * beam adjustment step s2).

[0251] Repeat this process, and after r-1 adjustments, the adjusted measurement conditions may include: timing duration of (duration t1 + r * timing adjustment step size s3) and number of beams of (mr * beam adjustment step size s2).

[0252] The UE can evaluate each beam in cell B based on the adjusted measurement conditions until the number of beams is less than or equal to the beam adjustment step size s2 under the adjusted measurement conditions. In other words, the number of beams cannot be reduced further.

[0253] If cell B fails to meet all the adjusted measurement conditions, the UE determines that cell B does not meet the measurement conditions and does not generate a measurement report for cell B.

[0254] Therefore, the UE can flexibly adjust the measurement conditions based on the measurement configuration information 71. Even if the number of beams meeting the initial conditions in cell B is small, if there are relatively stable beams in cell B, cell B can still be identified by the UE as a cell meeting the measurement conditions. This improves the flexibility of cell measurement.

[0255] In this example, if the UE determines that the measurement cell (such as cell B) meets the measurement conditions, it can generate a measurement report corresponding to cell B.

[0256] For details on the implementation of the measurement report for cell B, please refer to the instructions in S302.

[0257] For example, the measurement report for cell B may include at least one of the following:

[0258] The identifier of cell B, the signal strength information of cell B, the identifier of each beam in cell B that meets the measurement conditions, and the signal strength information of each beam in cell B that meets the measurement conditions.

[0259] The determination of signal strength information for cell B can be referenced in S302, and will not be elaborated here.

[0260] S703, The UE sends a measurement report 72 to the network device.

[0261] S704. The network device sends a handover camping instruction to the UE.

[0262] For example, the execution process of S703-S704 can be referred to S303-S304, and will not be described in detail here.

[0263] Therefore, based on this... Figure 7 The illustrated scheme allows the network device to instruct the UE to perform cell measurements based on beams, and the UE can also flexibly adjust the measurement conditions. This enables cells with highly stable beams to be reported to the network device. This effectively improves the network device's flexibility in deciding where the UE should camp.

[0264] Therefore, this application is approved by the above. Figure 3 , Figure 4 as well as Figure 7The provided solution enables network devices to instruct UEs to perform beam-level cell measurements using measurement configuration information. In some embodiments, the UE can also adjust the measurement conditions for beams and / or cells based on adjustment information configured by the network device (such as beam adjustment information, timing adjustment information, threshold adjustment information, etc.). This allows the UE to identify cells with high signal strength and / or high stability beams that do not meet the initial measurement conditions as meeting the measurement conditions. Consequently, the UE can report the measurement results of these cells to the network device through a measurement report. This improves measurement flexibility.

[0265] It is understood that the terminal device provided in this application embodiment includes hardware structures and / or software modules corresponding to the execution of each function in order to achieve the above-mentioned functions. Those skilled in the art should readily recognize that, in conjunction with the units and algorithm steps of the various examples described in the embodiments disclosed herein, the embodiments of this application can be implemented in hardware or a combination of hardware and computer software. Whether a function is executed by hardware or by computer software driving hardware depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Those skilled in the art can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered beyond the scope of the embodiments of this application.

[0266] This application embodiment can divide the terminal device into functional modules according to the above method example. For example, each function can be divided into its own functional module, or two or more functions can be integrated into one processing module. The integrated module can be implemented in hardware or as a software functional module. It should be noted that the module division in this application embodiment is illustrative and only represents one logical functional division. In actual implementation, there may be other division methods.

[0267] For example, refer to Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the composition of a terminal device provided in an embodiment of this application. The software structure adopts a layered architecture, dividing the software into several layers, each with a clear role and function. Layers communicate with each other through software interfaces. system, Taking the system running on an application processor (AP) as an example, in some embodiments, the Android system is divided into five layers, from top to bottom: the application layer, the application framework layer, the Android runtime and system libraries, the hardware abstraction layer (HAL), and the system kernel layer.

[0268] The application layer can include a series of application packages. These packages may include apps for camera, gallery, calendar, call, map, WLAN, Bluetooth, music, video, and SMS. The application layer may also include the system UI, which displays the terminal device's interface, such as the signal icon corresponding to the SIM card or the call interface. The application framework layer provides the application programming interface (API) and programming framework for the applications in the application layer. The application framework layer includes some predefined functions. For example, it may include a window manager, content provider, view system, phone manager, resource manager, and notification manager. The phone manager provides the terminal device's call functionality, such as managing call status (including connection and disconnection). Figure 8 In this context, it is represented by telephony. The application framework layer may also include the RIL (Radio Interface Layer), through which the modem processor can interact with the telephony.

[0269] like Figure 8 As shown, the system library of the terminal device can be configured with a surface manager, a 3D graphics processing library, a 2D graphics engine, a media library, etc.

[0270] The HAL layer of a terminal device can be configured with display HAL, camera HAL, audio HAL, sensor HAL, etc. One or more drivers can be configured at the kernel layer, such as display driver, audio driver, camera driver, and sensor driver.

[0271] A modem may include a NAS (Non-Access Stratum) layer, an RRC (Radio Resource Control) layer, a Packet Data Convergence Protocol (PDCP) layer, a Radio Link Control (RLC) layer, a Medium Access Control (MAC) layer, and a Physical (PHY) layer. Each of these layers can be a software module. The modem interacts with the base station via an antenna.

[0272] also, Figure 9The diagram shown illustrates the composition of a terminal device 900 according to some embodiments of this application. The terminal device 900 includes one or more processors 901 and a memory 902. The memory 902 stores computer program code, which includes computer instructions. When one or more processors 901 execute the computer instructions, the terminal device performs the technical solutions provided in any of the embodiments described above.

[0273] refer to Figure 10 This application provides a schematic diagram of the composition of a chip system 1000 according to some embodiments. The chip system 1000 is applied to a terminal device and includes at least one processor 1001 and a communication interface 1002. The communication interface 1002 is used to receive instructions and transmit them to the at least one processor 1001; the at least one processor 1001 executes instructions to cause the terminal device to perform the aforementioned communication method. The chip system may be a modem, or a system-on-a-chip (SoC) including a modem, and the aforementioned method may be implemented by a modem.

[0274] In other embodiments of this application, the chip system includes a processing circuit, a receiving pin, and a transmitting pin. The receiving pin, the transmitting pin, and the processing circuit communicate with each other via internal interconnection paths. The processing circuit executes the communication method provided in any of the above embodiments to control the receiving pin to receive signals and to control the transmitting pin to transmit signals.

[0275] Furthermore, this application provides a terminal device that has the function of implementing the behavior of the terminal device in any of the above method embodiments. The function can be implemented by hardware or by hardware executing corresponding software. The hardware or software includes one or more modules corresponding to the various sub-functions described above. Specifically, the terminal device can be a user device, such as a mobile phone.

[0276] This application also provides a communication system, which includes the network device and terminal device described in any of the above embodiments.

[0277] This application also provides a computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program thereon. When executed by a computer, the computer program implements the method flow related to the terminal device in any of the above method embodiments. Specifically, the computer can be the aforementioned terminal device.

[0278] This application also provides a computer program or a computer program product including a computer program, which, when executed on a computer, will cause the computer to implement the method flow related to the terminal device in any of the above method embodiments. Specifically, the computer can be the aforementioned terminal device.

[0279] This application also provides a computer program or a computer program product including a computer program, which, when executed on a computer, causes the computer to implement the method flow related to the network device in any of the above method embodiments. Specifically, the computer can be the aforementioned network device.

[0280] This application also provides an apparatus for use in a terminal device. The apparatus is coupled to a memory and is used to read and execute instructions stored in the memory, enabling the terminal device to execute the method flow related to the terminal device in any of the above method embodiments. The memory may be integrated into the processor or may be independent of the processor. The apparatus may be a chip on the terminal device. In some implementations, the chip may be a System on a Chip (SoC).

[0281] It should be understood that the processor mentioned in the embodiments of the present invention can be a Central Processing Unit (CPU), or other general-purpose processors, digital signal processors (DSPs), application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), or other programmable logic devices, discrete gate or transistor logic devices, discrete hardware components, etc. The general-purpose processor can be a microprocessor or any conventional processor.

[0282] It should also be understood that the memory mentioned in the embodiments of the present invention can be volatile memory or non-volatile memory, or may include both volatile and non-volatile memory. The non-volatile memory can be read-only memory (ROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), or flash memory. The volatile memory can be random access memory (RAM), which is used as an external cache. By way of example, but not limitation, many forms of RAM are available, such as Static RAM (SRAM), Dynamic RAM (DRAM), Synchronous DRAM (SDRAM), Double Data Rate SDRAM (DDR SDRAM), Enhanced Synchronous DRAM (ESDRAM), Synchlink DRAM (SLDRAM), and Direct Rambus RAM (DR RAM).

[0283] It should be noted that the memories described herein are intended to include, but are not limited to, these and any other suitable types of memories.

[0284] The functions, actions, operations, or steps in the above embodiments can be implemented, in whole or in part, by software, hardware, firmware, or any combination thereof. When implemented using software programs, they can be implemented, in whole or in part, in the form of a computer program product. This computer program product includes one or more computer instructions. When the computer program instructions are loaded and executed on a computer, all or part of the processes or functions described in the embodiments of this application are generated. The computer can be a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer, a computer network, or other programmable device. The computer instructions can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium or transmitted from one computer-readable storage medium to another. For example, the computer instructions can be transmitted from one website, computer, server, or data center to another website, computer, server, or data center via wired (e.g., coaxial cable, fiber optic, digital subscriber line (DSL)) or wireless (e.g., infrared, wireless, microwave, etc.) means. The computer-readable storage medium can be any available medium accessible to a computer or include one or more data storage devices such as servers and data centers that can be integrated with the medium. The available media can be magnetic media (e.g., floppy disks, hard disks, magnetic tapes), optical media (e.g., DVDs), or semiconductor media (e.g., solid-state disks, SSDs), etc.

[0285] Although this application has been described in conjunction with specific features and embodiments, it is obvious that various modifications and combinations can be made thereto without departing from the scope of this application. Accordingly, this specification and drawings are merely exemplary illustrations of the application as defined by the appended claims, and are considered to cover any and all modifications, variations, combinations, or equivalents within the scope of this application. Clearly, those skilled in the art can make various alterations and modifications to this application without departing from the scope of this application. Thus, if such modifications and modifications of this application fall within the scope of the claims of this application and their equivalents, this application is also intended to include such modifications and modifications.

Claims

1. A communication method characterized by comprising: The method is applied to a terminal device, and the method includes: Receive first measurement configuration information; the first measurement configuration information includes a first number of beams, a first frequency information, and a first threshold information; At least one beam in the first cell is measured; the first cell corresponds to the first frequency information. When the number of the first beams reaches the target number, a first measurement report corresponding to the first cell is generated; Wherein, the first beam is at least one beam in the first cell that satisfies the measurement conditions; the measurement conditions are determined based on the first threshold information; and the number of targets is determined based on the number of the first beams.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein, The method further includes: Send the first measurement report.

3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The first measurement report includes at least one of the following: The identifier of the first cell, the signal strength information of the first cell, the identifier of the first beam, and the signal strength information of the first beam.

4. The method of claim 3, wherein, The method further includes: The signal strength information of the first cell is determined based on the signal strength information of the beam with the strongest signal strength in the first beam; or, The signal strength information of the first cell is determined based on the signal strength information of p second beams in the first beam; p is an integer greater than or equal to 2; the first beam also includes a third beam different from the second beam, and the signal strength of any one of the p second beams is greater than the signal strength of the third beam.

5. The method according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The first threshold information includes a first intensity threshold; The measurement conditions include: The signal strength of the beam under test is greater than the first strength threshold; the beam under test is any beam in the first cell.

6. The method according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The first threshold information includes a first intensity threshold; the first measurement configuration information also includes first timing information, which indicates a first duration; The measurement conditions include: The signal strength of the beam under test is always greater than the first strength threshold within the first time period; the beam under test is any beam in the first cell.

7. The method according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that, The target number is the number of the first beam.

8. The method according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The first threshold information includes a first intensity threshold; The first measurement configuration information also includes: threshold adjustment information and beam adjustment information; The threshold adjustment information indicates a first adjustment value, which is used to adjust the first intensity threshold; the beam adjustment information indicates a second adjustment value, which is used to adjust the target quantity. The measurement conditions include: The signal strength of the beam under test is greater than the second strength threshold; the beam under test is any beam in the first cell; The second intensity threshold is: the first intensity threshold + q * the first adjustment value, where q is a positive integer.

9. The method according to claim 8, characterized in that, The target number is: number of first beams - q * second adjustment value.

10. The method according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that, Before generating the first report, the method further includes: It is determined that in at least one beam of the first cell, the number of beams with signal strength greater than the first strength threshold is less than the number of the first beams.

11. The method according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The first threshold information includes a first intensity threshold; The first measurement configuration information also includes first timing information, timing adjustment information, and beam adjustment information; Wherein, the first timing information indicates a first duration; the beam adjustment information indicates a second adjustment value, the second adjustment value being used to adjust the target quantity; and the timing adjustment information indicates a third adjustment value, the third adjustment value being used to adjust the first duration. The measurement conditions include: The signal strength of the beam under test is always greater than the first strength threshold during the second time period; the beam under test is any beam in the first cell; The second duration is: first duration + r * first adjustment value, where r is a positive integer.

12. The method according to claim 11, characterized in that, The target number is: number of first beams - r * second adjustment value.

13. The method according to claim 11 or 12, characterized in that, Before generating the first report, the method further includes: It is determined that in at least one beam of the first cell, the number of beams whose signal strength is always greater than the first strength threshold during the first duration is less than the number of the first beams.

14. A communication method, comprising: The method is applied to a network device, and the method includes: Send first measurement configuration information, which includes a first number of beams, a first frequency information, and a first threshold information; Receive a first measurement report, which corresponds to a first cell; Wherein, the first cell corresponds to the first frequency information, the number of the first beams of the first cell reaches the target number; the first beam is a beam that meets the measurement conditions among at least one beam of the first cell; the measurement conditions correspond to the first threshold information; the target number corresponds to the number of the first beams.

15. The method according to claim 14, characterized in that, The first measurement report includes at least one of the following: The identifier of the first cell, the signal strength information of the first cell, the identifier of the first beam, and the signal strength information of the first beam.

16. The method of claim 15, wherein, The method further includes: The signal strength information of the first cell corresponds to the signal strength information of the beam with the strongest signal strength in the first beam; or... The signal strength information of the first cell corresponds to the signal strength information of p second beams in the first beam; p is an integer greater than or equal to 2; the first beam also includes a third beam different from the second beam, and the signal strength of any one of the p second beams is greater than the signal strength of the third beam.

17. The method according to any one of claims 14-16, characterized by, The first threshold information includes a first intensity threshold; The measurement conditions include: The signal strength of the beam under test is greater than the first strength threshold; the beam under test is any beam in the first cell.

18. The method of any one of claims 14-16, wherein, The first threshold information includes a first intensity threshold; the first measurement configuration information also includes first timing information, which indicates a first duration; The measurement conditions include: The signal strength of the beam under test is always greater than the first strength threshold within the first time period; the beam under test is any beam in the first cell.

19. The method according to claim 17 or 18, characterized in that, The target number is the number of the first beam.

20. The method of any one of claims 14-16, wherein, The first threshold information includes a first intensity threshold; The first measurement configuration information also includes: threshold adjustment information and beam adjustment information; The threshold adjustment information indicates a first adjustment value, which is used to adjust the first intensity threshold; the beam adjustment information indicates a second adjustment value, which is used to adjust the target quantity. The measurement conditions include: The signal strength of the beam under test is greater than the second strength threshold; the beam under test is any beam in the first cell; The second intensity threshold is: the first intensity threshold + q * the first adjustment value, where q is a positive integer.

21. The method according to claim 20, characterized in that, The target number is: number of first beams - q * second adjustment value.

22. The method of any one of claims 14-16, wherein, The first threshold information includes a first intensity threshold; The first measurement configuration information also includes first timing information, timing adjustment information, and beam adjustment information; Wherein, the first timing information indicates a first duration; the beam adjustment information indicates a second adjustment value, the second adjustment value being used to adjust the target quantity; and the timing adjustment information indicates a third adjustment value, the third adjustment value being used to adjust the first duration. The measurement conditions include: The signal strength of the beam under test is always greater than the first strength threshold during the second time period; the beam under test is any beam in the first cell; The second duration is: first duration + r * first adjustment value, where r is a positive integer.

23. The method according to claim 22, characterized in that, The target number is: number of first beams - r * second adjustment value.

24. A terminal device, comprising: The terminal device includes: a memory and one or more processors; the memory and the processors are coupled. The memory is used to store computer program code, which includes computer instructions. When the processor executes the computer instructions, it causes the terminal device to perform the method as described in any one of claims 1-13.

25. A communication system, characterized by The communication system includes terminal equipment and network equipment; The terminal device is used to perform the method as described in any one of claims 1-13, and the network device is used to perform the method as described in any one of claims 14-23.

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