Terminal device, network device, method of communication for terminal device, and method of communication for network device

Abstract

This invention provides an information processing device, server, information processing method, output method, information processing program, output program, and control system that reduce the processing load of blockchain data on terminal devices. [Solution] In a communication system, the communication method of a terminal device receives a set of measurement settings, determines whether it is within the altitude range indicated by the airborne condition information included in the measurement settings, and performs a wireless measurement based on a part of the measurement settings associated with the airborne condition information. The measurement settings include a measurement identity, a measurement target associated with the measurement identity, and a reporting setting associated with the measurement identity.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to the field of telecommunications, and more particularly, to a communication method, apparatus, and computer storage medium for wireless measurement.

Background Art

[0002] Currently, aerial user equipment (UE) such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) has attracted significant attention. Uplink (UL) interference caused by aerial UEs may degrade the throughput performance of terrestrial UEs. An increase in the resource utilization level further increases interference in the network, thereby degrading the uplink throughput performance of both aerial and terrestrial UEs. In the downlink (DL), the proportion of aerial UEs experiencing wireless conditions such as cell edges is much higher than that of terrestrial UEs. In this case, an extension of wireless measurement for aerial UEs is required.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0003] Generally, embodiments of the present disclosure provide a communication method, apparatus, and computer storage medium.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0004] In a first aspect, a communication method is provided. The method includes, at a terminal device, receiving a set of measurement settings, determining aerial state information of the terminal device including at least one of an H range, a movement state, or a battery state, and performing wireless measurement based on a subset of the set of measurement settings associated with the aerial state information.

[0005] In a second embodiment, a method of communication is provided. The method includes a network device transmitting a set of measurement settings, wherein a subset of the measurement settings from the set of measurement settings is associated with airborne status information of a terminal device, the airborne status information includes at least one of altitude range, mobile status, or battery status, and receiving the results of a radio measurement performed based on the subset of measurement settings.

[0006] In a third embodiment, a communication device is provided. The device comprises a processor configured to perform the method according to the first embodiment of this disclosure.

[0007] In a fourth embodiment, a communication device is provided. The device comprises a processor configured to perform the method according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0008] In a fifth embodiment, a computer-readable medium storing instructions is provided. When the instructions are executed on at least one processor, the instructions cause the at least one processor to perform the method described in the first embodiment of this disclosure.

[0009] In a sixth embodiment, a computer-readable medium storing instructions is provided. When the instructions are executed on at least one processor, the instructions cause the at least one processor to perform the method described in the second embodiment of this disclosure.

[0010] Other features of this disclosure should be easily understood from the following explanation. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0011] The accompanying drawings further illustrate some exemplary embodiments of this disclosure, thereby further highlighting the aforementioned and other objectives, features, and advantages of this disclosure.

[0012] Some embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in more detail in the accompanying drawings to further clarify the above and other objects, features, and advantages of the present disclosure.

[0013] [Figure 1] It is a diagram showing an exemplary communication environment in which some embodiments of the present disclosure can be implemented.

[0014] [Figure 2] It is a schematic diagram of a process for communication according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0015] [Figure 3A] It is a schematic diagram showing an exemplary set of measurement settings according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] [Figure 3B] It is a schematic diagram showing another exemplary set of measurement settings according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] [Figure 3C] It is a schematic diagram showing yet another exemplary set of measurement settings according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] [Figure 4] It is a schematic diagram showing an example of a cell on a blacklist and a cell on a whitelist according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] [Figure 5] It is a schematic diagram showing an example of up-tilt beam scanning and down-tilt beam scanning within a measurement window according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] [Figure 6] It is a diagram showing an exemplary communication method implemented in a terminal device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0021] [Figure 7]It is a diagram showing an exemplary communication method implemented in a network device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0022] [Figure 8] It is a schematic block diagram of a device suitable for implementing embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0023] In the figure, the same or similar reference numerals represent the same or similar elements.

Embodiments for Carrying out the Invention

[0024] Here, the principles of the present disclosure will be described with reference to some exemplary embodiments. It should be understood that these embodiments are described for illustrative purposes only and are intended to assist those skilled in the art in understanding and implementing the present disclosure, without suggesting any limitation on the scope of the present disclosure. The embodiments described herein can be implemented in various ways different from the methods described below.

[0025] In the following description and claims, unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art of the present disclosure.

[0026] References to "one embodiment", "embodiment", "exemplary embodiment", etc. in the present disclosure indicate that the described embodiment can include specific features, structures, or characteristics, but each embodiment does not necessarily include such specific features, structures, or characteristics. Furthermore, such phrases do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Additionally, when describing specific features, structures, or characteristics in relation to an embodiment, it is considered within the knowledge of those skilled in the art that such features, structures, or characteristics can affect other embodiments, whether explicitly described or not.

[0027] The terms “first,” “second,” etc., may be used in this specification to describe various elements, but it should be understood that these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are used solely to distinguish one element from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the exemplary embodiments, the first element may be named the second element, and similarly, the second element may be named the first element. As used herein, the terms “and / or” include any and all combinations of one or more of the terms described.

[0028] The terms used herein are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments. The singular forms “one” and “the foregoing” as used herein also include the plural forms unless expressly indicated in the context. Where used herein, the terms “include,” “encompass,” “have,” “equip,” “possess,” and / or “have” specify the presence of the described features, elements, and / or components, but should be further understood not to exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0029] In some examples, values, procedures, or devices are referred to as “best,” “worst,” “highest,” “minimum,” “maximum,” etc. Such descriptions are intended to show that a choice can be made from among many usable functional alternatives, and it should be understood that such a choice does not need to be better, smaller, higher, or otherwise more desirable than other choices.

[0030] As used herein, the term “communication network” means a network conforming to any appropriate communication standard, such as New Radio (NR), Long Term Evolution (LTE), LTE-Advanced (LTE-A), Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA), High-Speed ​​Packet Access (HSPA), Narrow Band Internet of Things (NB-IoT), etc. Furthermore, communication between terminal devices and network devices in a communication network may be implemented in accordance with any appropriate generation of communication protocol, 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), 5.5G, 5G-Advanced network, or sixth generation (6G) communication protocols, and / or any other protocols currently known or to be developed in the future. Embodiments of this disclosure can be applied to a variety of communication systems. Given the rapid development of communications, there will naturally be future types of communication technologies and systems that can embody this disclosure. This should not be considered to limit the scope of this disclosure to the aforementioned systems only.

[0031] As used herein, the term “terminal device” refers to any device having wireless or wired communication capabilities. Examples of terminal devices include UEs, personal computers, desktops, mobile phones, cellular phones, smartphones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), portable computers, tablets, wearable devices, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, Ultra-Reliable and Low Latency Communications (URLLC) devices, Internet of Everything (IoE) devices, Machine Type Communication (MTC) devices, in-vehicle devices for V2X communication where X represents pedestrians, vehicles, or infrastructure / networks, devices for integrated access and integrated access and backhaul (IAB), satellite-borne vehicles or aircraft-borne vehicles in non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) including high-altitude platforms (HAPs) encompassing satellites and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality (MR), Virtual Reality (VR) This includes, but is not limited to, extended reality (XR) devices that include different types of reality, such as Reality; unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that do not have human operators and are commonly referred to as drones; devices on high-speed trains (HSTs); or image acquisition devices such as digital cameras; sensor game devices; music storage and playback devices; or internet-connected home appliances that enable wireless or wired internet access and browsing.The “Terminal Device” may further have “multicast / broadcast” capabilities to support V2X applications, transparent IPv4 / IPv6 multicast distribution, IPTV, smart TV, wireless services, wireless software distribution, group communications, and IoT applications where public safety and mission are of paramount importance. It may also incorporate one or more Subscriber Identity Modules (SIMs), known as multi-SIMs. The term “Terminal Device” may be used interchangeably with UE, mobile station, subscriber station, mobile terminal, user terminal, or wireless device.

[0032] As used herein, the term “network device” means a device capable of providing or hosting a cell or coverage on which terminal devices can communicate. Examples of network devices include, but are not limited to, satellites, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) platforms, Node B (NodeB or NB), Evolutionary Node B (eNodeB or eNB), Next Generation Node B (gNB), Transmit and Receive Point (TRP), Remote Radio Unit (RRU), Radio Unit (RH), Remote Radio Head (RRH), IAB nodes, femtonodes, piconodes, and low-power nodes such as Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS).

[0033] Terminal devices or network devices may possess artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning capabilities. Generally, this includes a trained model derived from a large amount of data collected for a specific function, which can be used to predict certain information.

[0034] Terminal or network devices may operate on several frequency ranges, such as FR1 (410 MHz to 7125 MHz), FR2 (24.25 GHz to 71 GHz), frequency bands greater than 100 GHz, and terahertz (THz). Furthermore, they can operate on permitted / unpermitted / shared spectrum. Terminal devices may have two or more connections to network devices under Multi-Radio Dual Connectivity (MR-DC) application scenarios. Terminal or network devices can operate in full-duplex, flexible-duplex, or cross-split-duplex modes.

[0035] Embodiments of this disclosure may be implemented, for example, in test equipment such as signal generators, signal analyzers, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, test terminal devices, test network devices, and channel emulators.

[0036] Embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented in accordance with any generation of communication protocols currently known or to be developed in the future. Examples of communication protocols include, but are not limited to, first-generation (1G), second-generation (2G), 2.5G, 2.75G, third-generation (3G), fourth-generation (4G), 4.5G, fifth-generation (5G) communication protocols, 5.5G, 5G-Advanced networks, or sixth-generation (6G) networks.

[0037] Generally, the radio characteristics of an aerial UE can be affected by its altitude. If the aerial UE is below the altitude of the network equipment serving it, its radio characteristics will be more similar to those of a ground UE (i.e., a ground UE), for example, in terms of multipath transmission and limited neighbor interference. If the aerial UE is above the altitude of the network equipment, its radio characteristics will differ from those of a ground UE, for example, in terms of line-of-sight transmission and strong neighbor interference. In this case, the network equipment should track the drone's altitude changes to adjust the communication mode. An aerial UE can see more cells with similar signal strength and more distant cells than a ground UE.

[0038] As mentioned above, interference caused by airborne UEs degrades the throughput performance of ground UEs. Increased resource utilization levels further increase network interference, which degrades the uplink throughput performance of both airborne and ground UEs. In DL, the proportion of airborne UEs experiencing radio conditions such as cell edge conditions (i.e., poor signal-to-interference-plus-noise ratio (SINR)) is far higher than that of ground UEs. This is because airborne UEs receive DL interference from many more cells than typical ground UEs due to their higher line-of-sight propagation probability. In DL, there is a higher probability than with ground UEs that there are many neighboring cells causing high levels of DL interference in airborne UEs.

[0039] If the antenna of a network device is tilted downward, an aerial UE whose height is higher than the antenna's boresight is more likely to be served by the antenna's side lobes. Due to the presence of possible nulls in the side lobes, an aerial UE may appear to have a stronger signal from a more distant network device than from the geographically nearest network device. Therefore, an aerial UE may be served by a distant base station rather than the nearest base station. For example, the DL path loss and UL path loss of an aerial UE may differ in some scenarios where the reciprocity does not hold due to different side lobe orientations in UL and DL, or different channel characteristics in frequency division duplex (FDD) deployments.

[0040] Measurement reports may not include measurement results (e.g., Reference Signal Received Power (RSRP)) for all cells significantly interfered with by airborne UEs, due to limitations on the number of cells reported. When ranking measurement results by RSRP in airborne UEs without considering the transmit power of the network equipment serving the airborne UE, the airborne UE may report results corresponding to the cell with the highest RSRP. The RSRP and Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) characteristics of airborne airborne UEs differ from those associated with ground UEs.

[0041] The inventors have found that when a network device is intended to perform geofencing within a specific altitude range, measurement settings are unnecessary for cells that are not permitted. Furthermore, when the up-tilt and down-tilt beams scan in different time domains, the airborne UE may not need to use the entire measurement window. Additionally, for airborne UEs, measurement reports should be reduced to mitigate UL interference caused by the airborne UE.

[0042] In view of the foregoing, embodiments of the present disclosure provide an improved communication solution for wireless measurement to overcome the above and other potential problems. In this solution, a terminal device determines airborne state information of the terminal device, including at least one of altitude range, mobile state, or battery state. The terminal device then performs wireless measurement based on a subset of measurement settings from a set set of measurement settings associated with the airborne state information. In other words, a terminal device may have different airborne state information under different conditions, and different airborne state information may be associated with different measurement settings. A terminal device having specific airborne state information may perform wireless measurement based only on one or more measurement settings associated with that specific airborne state information.

[0043] This makes it possible to provide more accurate measurement settings. Measurement settings may be specific to UEs in particular airborne conditions. Allowable cell sets may be specific to particular airborne conditions. A specific Synchronization Signal / Physical Broadcast Channel (SS / PBCH) block measurement timing configuration (SMTC: SSB-based Measurement Timing Configuration) for a UE in a particular airborne condition may be configured to set up SS / PBCH block measurements only for up-tilt beams, thereby improving power efficiency. A UE in a particular airborne condition may be configured to set up SS / PBCH block measurements only for up-tilt beams, thereby improving power efficiency. Reporting settings may be specific to UEs in particular airborne conditions. For airborne UEs, the amount reported may also be reduced by appropriate reporting settings.

[0044] The principles and exemplary embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the attached drawings. Examples of communication networks

[0045] Figure 1 shows an exemplary communication environment 100 in which exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure can be implemented. The network environment 100 includes a terminal device 110 and a network device 120 serving the terminal device 110. The network device 120 may provide one or more serving cells to the terminal device 110 or any other terminal devices not shown. In the example of Figure 1, the network device 120 provides the serving cell 121 at an altitude above the network device 120.

[0046] For convenience, the following explanation will assume that the terminal device 110 is located within the serving cell 121 of the network device 120. In the example in Figure 1, the terminal device 110 is shown as an airborne terminal device. It should be understood that the embodiments of this disclosure are also applicable to ground terminal devices.

[0047] If the terminal device 110 is located within the serving cell 121 of the network device 120, the terminal device 110 may communicate with the network device 120 via a service link or wireless link. Communication from the terminal device 110 to the network device 120 is called UL communication, and communication from the network device 120 to the terminal device 110 is called DL communication.

[0048] Communication in communication environment 100 may conform to any appropriate standard, including but not limited to Long-Term Evolution (LTE), LTE-Evolution, LTE-Advanced (LTE-A), Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA), Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), and Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM). Furthermore, communication may be performed according to any generation of communication protocol currently known or to be developed in the future. Examples of communication protocols include, but are not limited to, first-generation (1G), second-generation (2G), 2.5G, 2.75G, third-generation (3G), fourth-generation (4G), 4.5G, fifth-generation (5G), 5.5G, 5G-Advanced network, or sixth-generation (6G) communication protocols.

[0049] It should be understood that the number of network devices, terminal devices, and serving cells, and their connections, are used for illustrative purposes only and do not imply any limitation. The communication environment 100 may include any suitable access network devices, terminal devices, and serving cells suitable for carrying out embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0050] In some scenarios, the terminal device 110 may receive measurement settings from the network device 120 and perform wireless measurements based on those settings. The terminal device 110 may then report the results of the wireless measurements to the network device 120.

[0051] Embodiments of this disclosure provide an improved communication solution for wireless measurement. This solution will be described in detail with reference to Figures 2-5. Examples of wireless measurement implementation

[0052] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram showing a communication process 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. For illustrative purposes, the process 200 will be described with reference to Figure 1. The process 200 may involve a terminal device 110 and a network device 120 as shown in Figure 1.

[0053] As shown in Figure 2, the network device 120 transmits a set of measurement settings to the terminal device 110 (201). For example, the network device 120 may transmit the set of measurement settings in an RRC connection reset message. This is just one example, and it should be understood that the set of measurement settings may be transmitted by any other suitable method. Furthermore, the set of measurement settings refers to one or more measurement settings.

[0054] In some embodiments, each measurement setting in a set of measurement settings may include a measurement identity (ID). The measurement ID is associated with a measurement target and a reporting setting. In other words, a measurement setting may include a measurement ID, a measurement target associated with the measurement ID, and a reporting setting associated with the measurement ID. For measurement reporting, it should be understood that each measurement identity is a list of measurement identities that link one measurement target to one reporting setting. By setting up multiple measurement identities, it is possible to link two or more measurement targets to the same reporting setting, and to link two or more reporting settings to the same measurement target.

[0055] In some embodiments, one of the measurement settings in the set of measurement settings may be associated with specific aerial condition information of the terminal device. In some embodiments, the aerial condition information may include an altitude range. For example, a measurement target and reporting setting associated with a measurement ID having a specific altitude range may be available only for UEs within that specific altitude range. As another example, a measurement target and reporting setting associated with a measurement ID without an altitude range may be available for all altitudes.

[0056] In some embodiments, the altitude range may be divided into N levels by N-1 threshold altitudes, the threshold altitudes may be predefined or set by the network device 120. For example, the altitude range may include high, medium, or low positions. If the terminal device 110 is located above a first threshold altitude, this altitude range may be estimated as a high position. If the terminal device 110 is located below the first threshold altitude and above a second threshold altitude that is lower than the first threshold altitude, this altitude range may be estimated as a medium position. If the terminal device 110 is located below the second threshold altitude, this altitude range may be estimated as a low position.

[0057] In some embodiments, the airborne state information may include the movement state. For example, the movement state may be estimated by the number of cells that underwent cell changes within a certain period (for convenience, also referred to herein as the first period). As another example, the movement state may be estimated by the number of cell changes within a certain period (for convenience, also referred to herein as the second period). Cell changes may include at least one of handover, cell selection, or cell re-selection. As yet another example, the movement state may be estimated by the speed of the terminal device. For example, this speed may include at least one of vertical speed or horizontal speed. It should be understood that the movement state may be estimated by any combination of the above factors and any other appropriate factors.

[0058] In some embodiments, the mobility state may be divided into N levels by N-1 threshold numbers, the number of threshold numbers may be predefined or set by the network device 120. For example, the mobility state may include high mobility, medium mobility, or low mobility. If the number of cell reselections during a certain period exceeds a first threshold number, the mobility may be estimated as high mobility. If the number of cell reselections during this period falls below the first threshold number and exceeds a second threshold number smaller than the first threshold number, the mobility may be estimated as medium mobility. If the number of cell reselections during the period falls below the second threshold number, the mobility may be estimated as low mobility.

[0059] In some embodiments, the airborne state information may include the battery state. In some embodiments, the battery state may be divided into N levels by N-1 threshold powers, the threshold powers may be predefined or set by the network device 120. For example, the battery state may include high battery power, medium battery power, or low battery power. If the battery power of the terminal device 110 exceeds a first threshold power, the battery state may be estimated as high battery power. If the battery power of the terminal device 110 falls below the first threshold power and exceeds a second threshold power lower than the first threshold power, this power state may be estimated as medium battery power. If the battery power of the terminal device 110 falls below the second threshold power, this power state may be estimated as low battery power. It should be understood that the airborne state information may include any combination of the above information and any other appropriate information.

[0060] In some embodiments, aerial state information of a terminal device may be associated with one or more measurement IDs. Figure 3A is a schematic diagram 300A showing an exemplary set of measurement settings according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 3A, a set of measurement settings may include a set of measurement IDs 310, a set of measurement objects 311, and a set of report settings 312. Aerial state information 313 is associated with at least some of the set of measurement IDs 310. In this example, Aerial state information_1 is associated with Measurement ID_1, and Measurement ID_1 is associated with Measurement Object_1 and ReportConfig_1. Aerial state information_2 is associated with Measurement ID_2 and Measurement ID_3, Measurement ID_2 is associated with Measurement Object_2 and ReportConfig_2, and Measurement ID_3 is associated with Measurement Object_3 and ReportConfig_3. Measurement ID_4 is associated with Measurement Object_2 and ReportConfig_3, but is not associated with aerial state information.

[0061] In some embodiments, the aerial state information of the terminal device may be associated with one or more measurement targets. In some embodiments, the aerial state information may be associated with one or more measurement target IDs included in one or more measurement targets. In other words, the aerial state information may be associated with one or more measurement targets identified or presented by the measurement target ID.

[0062] Figure 3B is a schematic diagram 300B showing another exemplary set of measurement configurations according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 3B, a set of measurement configurations may include a set of measurement IDs 320, a set of measurement objects 321, and a set of reporting configurations 322. Measurement ID_1 is associated with Measurement Object_1 and ReportConfig_1, Measurement ID_2 is associated with Measurement Object_2 and ReportConfig_2, Measurement ID_3 is associated with Measurement Object_3 and ReportConfig_3, and Measurement ID_4 is associated with Measurement Object_2 and ReportConfig_3. Aerial state information 323 is associated with at least some of the set of measurement objects 321. In this example, Aerial state information_1 is associated with the measurement object ID of Measurement Object_1, and Aerial state information_2 is associated with the measurement object IDs of Measurement Object_2 and Measurement Object_3.

[0063] Although not shown in Figure 3B, different airborne state information may be associated with different values ​​of setting parameters within the measurement target. In some embodiments, the airborne state information may be associated with a black cell list or a white cell list included in the measurement target. In some embodiments, the airborne state information may be associated with one or more SMTCs included in the measurement target. In some embodiments, the airborne state information may be associated with one or more synchronization signal blocks (SSBs) included in the measurement target.

[0064] In some embodiments, aerial state information of a terminal device may be associated with one or more reporting configurations. For example, aerial state information may be associated with a configuration parameter within a reporting configuration. Figure 3C is a schematic diagram 300C showing yet another exemplary set of measurement configurations according to embodiments of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 3C, a set of measurement configurations may include a set of measurement IDs 330, a set of measurement objects 331, and a set of reporting configurations 332. Measurement ID_1 is associated with Measurement Object_1 and ReportConfig_1, Measurement ID_2 is associated with Measurement Object_2 and ReportConfig_2, Measurement ID_3 is associated with Measurement Object_3 and ReportConfig_3, and Measurement ID_4 is associated with Measurement Object_2 and ReportConfig_3. Aerial state information 333 is associated with different values ​​of a configuration parameter within a reporting configuration. In this example, Aerial state information_1 and Aerial state information_2 are associated with different values ​​of a configuration parameter within ReportConfig_1.

[0065] In some embodiments, a setting parameter within the reporting settings may indicate whether a beam measurement has been reported. In some embodiments, the setting parameter may indicate the number of cells to be detected required to satisfy the event that triggers the measurement report. In some embodiments, the setting parameter may indicate whether only cells included in the white cell list are applicable to the report. In some embodiments, the setting parameter may indicate a timer used to limit subsequent reports.

[0066] In some alternative embodiments, one of the measurement settings in the set may not be associated with the aerial status information of the terminal device. In this case, the measurement settings may be used independently of the aerial status information of the terminal device.

[0067] Continuing with Figure 2, the terminal device 110 determines the aerial status information of the terminal device 110 (202). This aerial status information includes at least one of the following: altitude range, movement status, or battery status.

[0068] In some embodiments, the network device 120 may transmit an instruction indicating the determination of the airborne state information of the terminal device 110 (201'). Upon receiving this instruction, the terminal device 110 may determine the airborne state information of the terminal device 110. In some embodiments, if no instruction indicating the determination of airborne state information is received, the terminal device 110 may perform a wireless measurement based on the set of measurement settings (e.g., the set of measurement settings 320 in Figure 3) without considering the airborne state information. In some embodiments, the terminal device 110 may determine the airborne state information of the terminal device 110 without this instruction.

[0069] In some embodiments, the network device 120 may transmit a setting to the terminal device 110 that indicates at least one criterion for determining airborne state information (210). For example, different airborne states or airborne state information may be distinguished by thresholds in a set list as follows: aerialStateCriterion CHOICE { altitudeRange Altitude-ThresholdsList mobilityState Mobility-ThresholdsList batteryStatus Battery-ThresholdsList } altitude-ThresholdsList ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE(1.. maxNrofAlitude-Ranges)) OF Altitude-Range mobility-ThresholdsList ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE(1.. maxNrofMobility-Ranges)) OF Mobility-Range battery-ThresholdsList ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE(1.. maxNrofBattery-Ranges)) OF Battery-Range.

[0070] When this setting is received, the terminal device 110 may determine the airborne state information of the terminal device 110 based on the at least one criterion (211). For example, the airborne state or airborne state information associated with two or more criteria may be as follows: Airborne condition 1: Altitude below H and horizontal speed below V Airborne condition 2: Altitude below H and horizontal speed above V Airborne condition 3: Altitude above H and horizontal speed below V Airborne condition 4: Altitude above H and horizontal speed above V.

[0071] It should be understood that any appropriate criterion is possible for determining the aerial state information. In some embodiments, the terminal device 110 may determine its movement state based on at least one of the following: the number of cells that underwent cell changes during a first period, the number of cell changes during a second period, or the speed of the terminal device 110.

[0072] Once the airborne state information is determined, the terminal device 110 performs a wireless measurement based on at least a subset of the set of measurement settings associated with the airborne state information (203). In some embodiments, the terminal device 110 may perform a wireless measurement based on a subset of the set of measurement settings associated with the airborne state information. In some embodiments, the terminal device 110 may perform a wireless measurement based on a subset of the set of measurement settings associated with the determined airborne state information, and on another subset of the set of measurement settings not associated with any airborne state information. In the context of this disclosure, a subset of measurement settings refers to one or more measurement settings. For illustrative purposes, some exemplary embodiments of wireless measurement performance are described below in relation to embodiments 1 to 6. Embodiment 1

[0073] In this embodiment, airborne condition information is associated with a set of measurement IDs. This set of measurement IDs refers to one or more measurement IDs. For convenience, this embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 2 and 3A.

[0074] Referring to Figure 2, the terminal device 110 may determine a set of measurement IDs associated with the determined aerial condition information from the set of measurement settings (220). For each measurement ID in the set of measurement IDs, the terminal device 110 may determine the measurement target and reporting settings associated with that measurement ID. Thus, the terminal device 110 may determine a set of measurement targets and a set of reporting settings associated with the set of measurement IDs (221).

[0075] For example, let's assume that the aerial state information is Aerial state information_2, as shown in Figure 3A. The terminal device 110 may determine Measurement ID_2 and Measurement ID_3 associated with Aerial state information_2. The terminal device 110 may also determine Measurement Object_2 and ReportConfig_2 associated with Measurement ID_2, and Measurement Object_3 and ReportConfig_3 associated with Measurement ID_3.

[0076] The terminal device 110 may perform a wireless measurement based on the set of measurement objects (e.g., Measurement Object_2 and Measurement Object_3) (222), and report the results of the wireless measurement to the network device 120 based on the set of reporting settings (e.g., ReportConfig_2 and ReportConfig_3) (223). In this way, it is possible to provide more flexible measurement settings. The measurement settings may be specific to the UE in a particular airborne state. Embodiment 2

[0077] In this embodiment, airborne state information is associated with a set of black cell lists or white cell lists included in the measurement target. This set of black cell lists or white cell lists refers to one or more black cell lists or white cell lists. For convenience, this embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 2, 3B, and 4.

[0078] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram 400 showing an example of blacklisted and whitelisted cells according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In this example, different altitudes are associated with different black cell lists or white cell lists. As shown in Figure 4, at altitude A, the black cell list may include cells 1 and 4 as a restricted area. At altitude B, the black cell list may be null. This is just one example, and it should be understood that the black cell list or white cell list may also be associated with the speed or battery status of the terminal device. Of course, the black cell list or white cell list may also be associated with two or more combinations of the speed, battery status, and altitude of the terminal device.

[0079] Returning to Figure 2, the terminal device 110 may determine a set of measurement IDs from the set of measurement settings (230). For each measurement ID within the set of measurement IDs, the terminal device 110 may determine the measurement target and reporting settings associated with that measurement ID. In this way, the terminal device 110 may determine a set of measurement targets and a set of reporting settings associated with the set of measurement IDs (231).

[0080] For example, for a set of measurement settings as shown in Figure 3B, the terminal device 110 may determine Measurement ID_1, Measurement ID_2, Measurement ID_3, and Measurement ID_4. The terminal device 110 may also determine Measurement Object_1 and ReportConfig_1 associated with Measurement ID_1, Measurement Object_2 and ReportConfig_2 associated with Measurement ID_2, Measurement Object_3 and ReportConfig_3 associated with Measurement ID_3, and Measurement Object_2 and ReportConfig_3 associated with Measurement ID_4.

[0081] The terminal device 110 may perform a wireless measurement based on the set of measurement objects (e.g., Measurement Object_1, Measurement Object_2, and Measurement Object_3) (232). For a measurement object having a set of black cell lists or white cell lists associated with airborne state information, the terminal device 110 may determine a subset of the black cell lists or white cell lists associated with the determined airborne state information from the set of black cell lists or white cell lists included in the measurement object. Assume that the airborne state information is altitude A, as shown in Figure 4. The terminal device 110 may determine a black cell list containing cells 1 and 4, or a white cell list containing cells 2 and 3. Then, the terminal device 110 may perform a wireless measurement based on the subset of the black cell list or white cell list.

[0082] Therefore, the terminal device 110 may report the results of the wireless measurement to the network device 120 based on the set of reporting settings (for example, ReportConfig_1, ReportConfig_2, and ReportConfig_3) (233).

[0083] This makes it possible to provide more flexible measurement settings. The allowed cell set may be specific to a particular airborne condition. Since only permitted cells can trigger event evaluation or measurement reporting, geofencing for UEs in different airborne conditions is possible. Embodiment 3

[0084] In this embodiment, the airborne condition information is associated with a set of SMTCs included in the measurement target. This set of SMTCs refers to one or more SMTCs. For convenience, this embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 3B and 5.

[0085] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram 500 showing an example of up-tilt beam scanning and down-tilt beam scanning within a measurement window according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 5, within the measurement window 510, the network device 120 may perform only down-tilt beam scanning during period 511, or only up-tilt beam scanning during period 512. In this case, the terminal device 110 does not need to use the entire measurement window for wireless measurement.

[0086] In some embodiments, the terminal device 110 may determine a set of measurement IDs from the set of measurement settings. For each measurement ID within the set of measurement IDs, the terminal device 110 may determine the measurement target and reporting settings associated with that measurement ID. In this way, the terminal device 110 may determine a set of measurement targets and a set of reporting settings associated with the set of measurement IDs.

[0087] For example, for a set of measurement settings as shown in Figure 3B, the terminal device 110 may determine Measurement ID_1, Measurement ID_2, Measurement ID_3, and Measurement ID_4. The terminal device 110 may also determine Measurement Object_1 and ReportConfig_1 associated with Measurement ID_1, Measurement Object_2 and ReportConfig_2 associated with Measurement ID_2, Measurement Object_3 and ReportConfig_3 associated with Measurement ID_3, and Measurement Object_2 and ReportConfig_3 associated with Measurement ID_4.

[0088] The terminal device 110 may perform wireless measurements based on the set of measurement objects (e.g., Measurement Object_1, Measurement Object_2, and Measurement Object_3). For each measurement object, the terminal device 110 may determine a subset of SMTCs associated with the airborne state information from a set of SMTCs included in the measurement object.

[0089] In some embodiments, N different SMTC setting sets may correspond to N altitude ranges. For example, the measurement target may be set as follows. In this case, terminal devices within a particular altitude range may use a subset of the corresponding SMTCs in smtcPerAltitudeRange. MeasObjectNR ::= SEQUENCE { ssbFrequency ARFCN-ValueNR ssbSubcarrierSpacing SubcarrierSpacing smtc1 SSB-MTC smtc2 SSB-MTC2 smtcPerAltitudeRange SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofAlitudeRanges)) OF SSB-MTC alitude-ThresholdsList ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE(1.. maxNrofAlitudeRanges)) OF Alitude-Range.

[0090] In some embodiments, specific SMTC settings may be configured for airborne UEs or UEs in an airborne state. For example, the measurement target may be configured as follows: In this case, for example, a terminal device in airborne mode 1 may use a subset of the corresponding SMTCs indicated by smtc-AerialMode1, and a UE in airborne mode 2 may use a subset of the corresponding SMTCs indicated by smtc-AerialMode2. MeasObjectNR ::= SEQUENCE { ssbFrequency ARFCN-ValueNR ssbSubcarrierSpacing SubcarrierSpacing smtc1 SSB-MTC smtc2 SSB-MTC2 smtc-AerialMode1 SSB-MTC smtc-AerialMode2 SSB-MTC.

[0091] In some embodiments, an SMTC setting with N different offsets may correspond to N altitude ranges. For example, the measurement target may include the following setting. In this case, terminal devices within a specific altitude range may calculate the start of the SMTC window using the corresponding offset, indicated in offsetPerAltitudeRange. SSB-MTC-AERIAL ::= SEQUENCE { periodicity ENUMERATED {sf10, sf20, sf40, sf80, sf160, spare3, spare2, spare1} duration ENUMERATED { sf1, sf2, sf3, sf4, sf5} offsetPerAltitudeRange SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofAltitude-Ranges)) OF offset } offset INTEGER (0.. N).

[0092] In some embodiments, a different offset for a particular altitude range may be calculated based on the offset setting in "periodicityAndOffset". For example, the measurement target may include the following setting. In this case, terminal devices within a particular altitude range may have the start of the SMTC window calculated using the corresponding offset. For example, for a terminal device in aerial mode 1, if periodicityAndOffset is sf20 and 5 and offset-AerialMode1 is 10, the start of the SMTC window is 5 subframes + 10 subframes = 15 subframes. SSB-MTC ::= SEQUENCE { periodicityAndOffset CHOICE { sf5 INTEGER (0..4), sf10 INTEGER (0..9), sf20 INTEGER (0..19), sf40 INTEGER (0..39), sf80 INTEGER (0..79), sf160 INTEGER (0..159) }, duration ENUMERATED { sf1, sf2, sf3, sf4, sf5} offset-AerialMode1 INTEGER (0..N) offset-AerialMode2 INTEGER (0..N) }

[0093] In this case, the time interval for the up-tilt beam may be indicated in the SMTC setting or calculated by Equation 1 below. Duration_AerialMode = duration - offsetAerialMode (1) Here, Duration_AerialMode represents the time interval for the up-tilt beam, duration represents the set duration for the radio measurement, and offsetAerialMode represents the set offset, indicated by offset-AerialMode1 for a terminal device in aerial mode 1, for example.

[0094] Therefore, the terminal device 110 may report the results of the wireless measurement to the network device 120 based on the set of reporting settings (for example, ReportConfig_1, ReportConfig_2, and ReportConfig_3).

[0095] In this way, it is possible to provide more flexible measurement settings. Furthermore, by setting a specific SMTC for the airborne UE, SS / PBCH block measurements can be set up floating on the up-tilt beam. Embodiment 4

[0096] In this embodiment, airborne condition information is associated with a set of SSBs (e.g., SSB-ToMeasure) included in the measurement target. This set of SSBs refers to one or more SSBs measured within the SMTC measurement time interval. For convenience, this embodiment will be described with reference to Figure 3B.

[0097] In some embodiments, the terminal device 110 may determine a set of measurement IDs from the set of measurement settings. For each measurement ID within the set of measurement IDs, the terminal device 110 may determine the measurement target and reporting settings associated with that measurement ID. In this way, the terminal device 110 may determine a set of measurement targets and a set of reporting settings associated with the set of measurement IDs.

[0098] For example, for a set of measurement settings as shown in Figure 3B, the terminal device 110 may determine Measurement ID_1, Measurement ID_2, Measurement ID_3, and Measurement ID_4. The terminal device 110 may also determine Measurement Object_1 and ReportConfig_1 associated with Measurement ID_1, Measurement Object_2 and ReportConfig_2 associated with Measurement ID_2, Measurement Object_3 and ReportConfig_3 associated with Measurement ID_3, and Measurement Object_2 and ReportConfig_3 associated with Measurement ID_4.

[0099] The terminal device 110 may perform wireless measurements based on the set of measurement objects (e.g., Measurement Object_1, Measurement Object_2, and Measurement Object_3). For each measurement object, the terminal device 110 may determine a subset of SSBs associated with the airborne state information from a set of SSBs included in the measurement object.

[0100] In some embodiments, specific SSB-ToMeasure settings may be configured for an aerial UE or UE in an aerial state. For example, the measurement target may include the following settings. In this case, for example, a terminal device in aerial mode 1 may use the corresponding subset of SSB-ToMeasure indicated by ssb-ToMeasure-AerialMode1, and a terminal device in aerial mode 2 may use the corresponding subset of SSB-ToMeasure indicated by ssb-ToMeasure-AerialMode2. SSB-ConfigMobility::= SEQUENCE { ssb-ToMeasure SetupRelease { SSB-ToMeasure} ssb-ToMeasure-AerialMode1 SetupRelease { SSB-ToMeasure} ssb-ToMeasure-AerialMode2 SetupRelease { SSB-ToMeasure} ... }

[0101] Therefore, the terminal device 110 may report the results of the wireless measurement to the network device 120 based on the set of reporting settings (for example, ReportConfig_1, ReportConfig_2, and ReportConfig_3).

[0102] In this way, it is possible to provide more flexible measurement settings. Furthermore, SS / PBCH block measurements may be set up by configuring an up-tilt beam for the aerial UE. Embodiment 5

[0103] In this embodiment, the airborne state information is associated with a set of setting parameters included in the reporting settings. This set of setting parameters refers to one or more setting parameters. For convenience, this embodiment will be described with reference to Figure 3C.

[0104] In some embodiments, the terminal device 110 may determine a set of measurement IDs from the set of measurement settings. For each measurement ID within the set of measurement IDs, the terminal device 110 may determine the measurement target and reporting settings associated with that measurement ID. In this way, the terminal device 110 may determine a set of measurement targets and a set of reporting settings associated with the set of measurement IDs.

[0105] For example, for a set of measurement settings as shown in Figure 3C, the terminal device 110 may determine Measurement ID_1, Measurement ID_2, Measurement ID_3, and Measurement ID_4. The terminal device 110 may also determine Measurement Object_1 and ReportConfig_1 associated with Measurement ID_1, Measurement Object_2 and ReportConfig_2 associated with Measurement ID_2, Measurement Object_3 and ReportConfig_3 associated with Measurement ID_3, and Measurement Object_2 and ReportConfig_3 associated with Measurement ID_4.

[0106] The terminal device 110 may perform wireless measurement based on the set of measurement objects (for example, Measurement Object_1, Measurement Object_2, and Measurement Object_3).

[0107] The terminal device 110 may then determine a subset of setting parameters associated with the determined airborne condition information from the set of setting parameters. The subset of setting parameters refers to one or more setting parameters. In some embodiments, the set of setting parameters may include a setting parameter indicating whether beam measurements have been reported (e.g., includeBeamMeasurements, included in PeriodicalReportConfig). In some embodiments, the set of setting parameters may include a setting parameter indicating the number of cells to be detected required to satisfy an event that triggers the measurement report (e.g., numberOfTriggeringCells, included in EventTriggerConfig). In some embodiments, the set of setting parameters may include a setting parameter indicating whether only cells included in the white cell list are applicable to the report (e.g., useWhiteCellList, included in EventTriggerConfig). In some embodiments, the set of setting parameters may include a setting parameter indicating a timer for restricting subsequent reports (e.g., a prohibit timer for restricting subsequent reports, included in EventTriggerConfig).

[0108] The terminal device 110 may then report the wireless measurement results to the network device 120 based on a subset of the measurement parameters. This makes it possible to provide more flexible measurement settings. Furthermore, these settings may be specific to the UE in a particular airborne state. Embodiment 6

[0109] In this embodiment, the aerial state information is associated with a set of measurement target IDs included in each measurement target. This set of measurement target IDs refers to one or more measurement target IDs. For example, the measurement targets may be set as follows: MeasObjectToAddMod ::= SEQUENCE { measObjectId MeasObjectId be measObject CHOICE { measObjectNR MeasObjectNRbe ..., measObjectEUTRA MeasObjectEUTRA, measObjectUTRA-FDD-r16 MeasObjectUTRA-FDD-r16, measObjectNR-SL-r16 MeasObjectNR-SL-r16, measObjectCLI-r16 MeasObjectCLI-r16 } }

[0110] For convenience, the following explanation will refer to Figures 2 and 3B. As shown in Figure 2, the terminal device 110 determines a set of measurement objects from the set of measurement settings, which includes a measurement object identity associated with the aerial state information. Referring to Figure 3B, we assume that the aerial state information is Aerial state information 2. The terminal device 110 may also determine Measurement Object_2 and Measurement Object_3 associated with Aerial state information 2.

[0111] The terminal device 110 may then determine a set of measurement IDs associated with the set of measurement objects (241). Continuing with reference to Figure 3B, the terminal device 110 may determine Measurement ID_2 and Measurement ID_4 associated with Measurement Object_2, and Measurement ID_3 associated with Measurement Object_3. That is, the terminal device 110 may determine Measurement ID_2, Measurement ID_3, and Measurement ID_4 as the set of measurement IDs.

[0112] The terminal device 110 may determine a set of reporting settings associated with the set of measurement IDs (242). Referring again to Figure 3B, the terminal device 110 may determine ReportConfig_2 associated with Measurement ID_2 and ReportConfig_3 associated with Measurement ID_3 and Measurement ID_4. That is, the terminal device 110 may determine ReportConfig_2 and ReportConfig_3 as the set of reporting settings.

[0113] The terminal device 110 may then perform a wireless measurement based on the set of measurement objects (e.g., Measurement Object_2 and Measurement Object_3) (243) and report the results of the wireless measurement based on the set of reporting settings (e.g., ReportConfig_2 and ReportConfig_3) (244).

[0114] In this way, it is possible to provide more flexible measurement settings. Furthermore, these settings may be specific to the UE in a particular aerial state.

[0115] We have described the performance of wireless measurement up to this point. It should be understood that the embodiments 1 to 6 described above may be carried out separately or in any appropriate combination. Examples of implementation of the method

[0116] Therefore, embodiments of this disclosure provide communication methods implemented in terminal devices and network devices. These methods will be described below with reference to Figures 6 and 7.

[0117] Figure 6 shows exemplary communication methods 600 implemented in a terminal device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. For example, method 600 may be implemented in a terminal device 110 as shown in Figure 1. Method 600 will now be described with reference to Figure 1 for illustrative purposes. It should be understood that method 600 may include additional blocks not shown and / or some of the illustrated blocks may be omitted, and the scope of the present disclosure is not limited in this respect.

[0118] In block 610, the terminal device 110 receives a set of measurement settings. In some embodiments, the terminal device 110 may receive the set of measurement settings from the network device 120. Of course, the terminal device 110 may also receive the set of measurement settings from any other suitable device.

[0119] In block 620, the terminal device 110 determines its aerial status information. This aerial status information includes at least one of altitude range, mobile status, or battery status. In some embodiments, the terminal device 110 may receive an instruction indicating the determination of the aerial status information and determine the aerial status information based on the receipt of this instruction. In some embodiments, the terminal device 110 may receive this instruction from the network device 120. Of course, the terminal device 110 may also receive this setting from any other suitable device.

[0120] In some embodiments, the terminal device 110 may determine the movement state based on at least one of the number of cells that underwent cell changes during a first period, the number of such cell changes during a second period, or the speed of the terminal device 110. In some embodiments, the terminal device 110 may receive a setting indicating at least one criterion for determining the aerial state information and determine the aerial state information based on that at least one criterion.

[0121] In block 630, the terminal device 110 performs wireless measurements based on at least a subset of the set of measurement settings associated with the airborne condition information. In some embodiments, the measurement settings in the set of measurement settings may include a measurement identity, a measurement target associated with the measurement identity, and a reporting setting associated with the measurement identity.

[0122] In some embodiments, the terminal device 110 determines a set of measurement identities associated with the airborne condition information, determines a set of measurement targets and a set of reporting settings associated with the set of measurement identities, performs the wireless measurement based on the set of measurement targets, and reports the results of the wireless measurement based on the set of reporting settings. In some embodiments, the terminal device 110 may report the results of the wireless measurement to the network device 120. Of course, the terminal device 110 may also report the results of the wireless measurement to any other suitable device.

[0123] In some embodiments, the terminal device 110 may determine a set of measurement identities from the set of measurement settings, determine a set of measurement targets and a set of reporting settings associated with the set of measurement identities, perform the wireless measurement based on the set of measurement targets, and report the results of the wireless measurement based on the set of reporting settings. In some embodiments, the terminal device 110 may report the results of the wireless measurement to the network device 120. Of course, the terminal device 110 may also report the results of the wireless measurement to any other suitable device.

[0124] In some embodiments, the set of measurement targets includes a set of black cell lists or white cell lists. In these embodiments, the terminal device 110 may determine a subset of the black cell lists or white cell lists associated with the airborne condition information from the set of black cell lists or white cell lists, and perform the wireless measurement based on the subset of the black cell lists or white cell lists.

[0125] In some embodiments, the set of measurement targets includes a set of SMTCs. In these embodiments, the terminal device 110 may determine a subset of SMTCs associated with the airborne condition information from the set of SMTCs and perform the wireless measurement based on the subset of SMTCs.

[0126] In some embodiments, the set of measurement targets includes a set of SSBs. In these embodiments, the terminal device 110 may determine a subset of SSBs associated with the airborne condition information from the set of SSBs and perform the radio measurement based on the subset of SSBs.

[0127] In some embodiments, the reporting setting in the set of reporting settings includes a set of setting parameters. The set of setting parameters indicates whether a beam measurement has been reported, the number of cells to be detected required to satisfy the event that triggers the measurement report, whether only cells included in the white cell list are applicable to the report, or a timer used to limit subsequent reports. In these embodiments, the terminal device 110 may determine a subset of setting parameters associated with the airborne condition information from the set of setting parameters and report the results of the radio measurement based on the subset of setting parameters.

[0128] In some embodiments, the terminal device 110 may determine from the set of measurement settings a set of measurement targets that includes a measurement target identity associated with the airborne state information, determine a set of measurement identities associated with the set of measurement targets, determine a set of reporting settings associated with the set of measurement identities, perform the wireless measurement based on the set of measurement targets, and report the results of the wireless measurement based on the set of reporting settings. In some embodiments, the terminal device 110 may report the results of the wireless measurement to the network device 120. Of course, the terminal device 110 may also report the results of the wireless measurement to any other suitable device.

[0129] The method shown in Figure 6 enables more flexible and effective wireless measurements and can improve UL interference caused by airborne UEs.

[0130] Figure 7 shows exemplary communication methods 700 implemented in a network device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. For example, method 700 may be implemented in a network device 120 as shown in Figure 1. Method 700 will now be described with reference to Figure 1 for illustrative purposes. It should be understood that method 700 may include additional blocks not shown and / or some of the illustrated blocks may be omitted, and the scope of the present disclosure is not limited in this respect.

[0131] In block 710, the network device 120 may transmit a set of measurement settings. A subset of the measurement settings from this set is associated with the aerial status information of a terminal device. This aerial status information includes at least one of altitude range, mobile status, or battery status. In some embodiments, the network device 120 may transmit the set of measurement settings to the terminal device 110. It should be understood that the network device 120 may transmit the set of measurement settings to any other suitable device.

[0132] In block 710, the network device 120 may receive the results of a wireless measurement performed based on a subset of the measurement settings. In some embodiments, the network device 120 may receive the results of the wireless measurement from a terminal device. It should be understood that the network device 120 may transmit the results of the wireless measurement to any other suitable device.

[0133] In some embodiments, the network device 120 may transmit a setting that indicates at least one criterion for determining airborne condition information.

[0134] In some embodiments, one of the set of measurement settings includes a measurement identity, a measurement target associated with the measurement identity, and a reporting setting associated with the measurement identity. In some embodiments, the measurement identity is associated with airborne status information. In some embodiments, the measurement target includes at least one of the following: a black cell list or white cell list associated with the airborne status information, an SMTC associated with the airborne status information, an SSB associated with the airborne status information, or a measurement target ID associated with the airborne status information. In some embodiments, the reporting setting includes a setting parameter associated with the airborne status information, the setting parameter indicating whether a beam measurement has been reported, the number of cells to be detected required to satisfy an event that triggers the measurement report, whether only cells included in the white cell list are applicable to the report, or a timer used to limit subsequent reports.

[0135] In some embodiments, the network device 120 may transmit an instruction indicating the determination of airborne condition information.

[0136] Method 700 allows for more flexible measurement settings and enables the acquisition of more effective wireless measurement results. Examples of implementation of devices and equipment

[0137] Figure 8 is a schematic block diagram of a device 800 suitable for implementing an embodiment of the present disclosure. The device 800 can be considered as another exemplary embodiment of the terminal device 110 or network device 120 shown in Figure 1. Thus, the device 800 may be implemented in or as part of the terminal device 110 or network device 120.

[0138] As illustrated, the device 800 comprises a processor 810, a memory 820 coupled to the processor 810, a suitable transmitter (TX) and receiver (RX) 840 coupled to the processor 810, and a communication interface coupled to the TX / RX 840. The memory 820 stores at least a portion of the program 830. The TX / RX 840 is used for bidirectional communication. The TX / RX 840 has at least one antenna to facilitate communication, although the access node referred to herein may actually have multiple antennas. The communication interface may represent any interface necessary for communication with other network elements, such as the X2 / Xn interface for bidirectional communication between eNBs / gNBs, the S1 / NG interface for communication between Mobility Management Entities (MMEs) / Access and Mobility Management Functions (AMFs) / SGWs / UPFs and eNBs / gNBs, the Un interface for communication between eNBs / gNBs and relay nodes (RNs), or the Uu interface for communication between eNBs / gNBs and terminal devices.

[0139] It is assumed that program 830 includes program instructions that, when executed by the associated processor 810, enable the device 800 to operate according to embodiments of the present disclosure, as described herein with reference to Figures 1 to 7. Embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented by computer software executable by the processor 810 of the device 800, by hardware, or by a combination of software and hardware. The processor 810 may be configured to implement various embodiments of the present disclosure. Furthermore, a combination of the processor 810 and memory 820 may form a processing means 850 suitable for implementing various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0140] Memory 820 may be of any type suitable for a local technology network and may be implemented using any suitable data storage technology, such as non-temporary computer-readable storage media, semiconductor-based memory devices, magnetic memory devices and systems, optical memory devices and systems, fixed memory and removable memory, as non-limiting examples. Although only one memory 820 is shown in device 800, several physically different memory modules may be present in device 800. Processor 810 may be of any type suitable for a local technology network and may include, as non-limiting examples, one or more of general-purpose computers, dedicated computers, microprocessors, digital signal processors (DSPs), and processors based on multicore processor architectures. Device 800 may have multiple processors, for example, application-specific integrated circuit chips that are temporally dependent on a clock that synchronizes the main processor.

[0141] In some embodiments, the terminal device comprises a circuit configured to receive a set of measurement settings, determine aerial status information of the terminal device, including at least one of altitude range, movement status, or battery status, and perform wireless measurements based on at least a subset of the set of measurement settings associated with the aerial status information.

[0142] In some embodiments, the circuit may be configured to determine the movement state based on at least one of the number of cells that underwent a cell change during a first period, the number of cell changes during a second period, or the speed of the terminal device.

[0143] In some embodiments, the circuit may be configured to determine the airborne state information by receiving a setting that indicates at least one criterion for determining the airborne state information, and determining the airborne state information based on the at least one criterion.

[0144] In some embodiments, one of the measurement settings in the set of measurement settings includes a measurement identity, a measurement target associated with the measurement identity, and a reporting setting associated with the measurement identity.

[0145] In some embodiments, the circuit may be configured to perform the wireless measurement by determining a set of measurement identities associated with the airborne state information, determining a set of measurement targets and a set of reporting settings associated with the set of measurement identities, performing the wireless measurement based on the set of measurement targets, and reporting the results of the wireless measurement based on the set of reporting settings.

[0146] In some embodiments, the circuit may be configured to perform the wireless measurement by determining a set of measurement identities from the set of measurement settings, determining a set of measurement targets and a set of reporting settings associated with the set of measurement identities, performing the wireless measurement based on the set of measurement targets, and reporting the results of the wireless measurement based on the set of reporting settings.

[0147] In some embodiments, the set of items to be measured includes a set of black cell lists or white cell lists. In some embodiments, the circuit may be configured to perform the wireless measurement by determining a subset of black cell lists or white cell lists associated with the airborne state information from the set of black cell lists or white cell lists, and performing the wireless measurement based on the subset of black cell lists or white cell lists.

[0148] In some embodiments, the set of measurement targets includes a set of SMTCs. In some embodiments, the circuit may be configured to perform the wireless measurement by determining a subset of SMTCs associated with the airborne state information from the set of SMTCs, and performing the wireless measurement based on the subset of SMTCs.

[0149] In some embodiments, the set of measurement targets includes a set of SSBs. In some embodiments, the circuit may be configured to perform the wireless measurement by determining a subset of SSBs associated with the airborne state information from the set of SSBs, and performing the wireless measurement based on the subset of SSBs.

[0150] In some embodiments, the reporting setting in the set of reporting settings includes a set of setting parameters. In some embodiments, the circuit may be configured to report the results of the radio measurement by determining a subset of setting parameters associated with the airborne condition information from the set of setting parameters, and reporting the results of the radio measurement based on the subset of setting parameters, the set of setting parameters indicating whether a beam measurement has been reported, the number of cells to be detected required to satisfy an event that triggers the measurement report, whether only cells included in the white cell list are applicable to the report, or a timer used to limit subsequent reports.

[0151] In some embodiments, the circuit may be configured to perform the wireless measurement by determining a set of measurement targets from the set of measurement settings, which includes a measurement target identity associated with the airborne state information; determining a set of measurement identities associated with the set of measurement targets; determining a set of reporting settings associated with the set of measurement identities; performing the wireless measurement based on the set of measurement targets; and reporting the results of the wireless measurement based on the set of reporting settings.

[0152] In some embodiments, the circuit may be configured to determine the airborne state information by receiving an instruction indicating the determination of the airborne state information and determining the airborne state information based on the receipt of the instruction.

[0153] In some embodiments, the network device comprises a circuit that transmits a set of measurement settings, a subset of the measurement settings from the set of measurement settings is associated with airborne status information of a terminal device, the airborne status information includes at least one of altitude range, movement status, or battery status, and the circuit is configured to receive the results of a radio measurement performed based on the subset of measurement settings.

[0154] In some embodiments, the circuit may be further configured to transmit a setting that indicates at least one criterion for determining the airborne state information.

[0155] In some embodiments, one of the measurement settings in the set of measurement settings includes a measurement identity, a measurement target associated with the measurement identity, and a reporting setting associated with the measurement identity.

[0156] In some embodiments, the measurement identity is associated with airborne state information. In some embodiments, the measurement target includes at least one of the following: a black cell list or white cell list associated with the airborne state information, an SMTC associated with the airborne state information, an SSB associated with the airborne state information, or a measurement target identity associated with the airborne state information.

[0157] In some embodiments, the reporting settings include setting parameters associated with the airborne condition information, the setting parameters indicating whether a beam measurement has been reported, the number of cells to be detected required to satisfy an event that triggers the measurement report, whether only cells included in the white cell list are eligible for reporting, or a timer used to limit subsequent reports.

[0158] In some embodiments, the circuit may be further configured to transmit instructions indicating the determination of the airborne state information.

[0159] As used herein, the term “circuit” may mean a hardware circuit and / or a combination of a hardware circuit and software. For example, a circuit may be a combination of an analog and / or digital hardware circuit and software / firmware. In yet another example, a circuit may be any part of a hardware processor having a digital signal processor, software and one or more memories, which work together to cause a device such as a terminal or network device to perform various functions. In yet another example, a circuit may be a hardware circuit and / or a processor such as a microprocessor or a part thereof that requires software / firmware for operation, but the software may not be present if it is not required for operation. As used herein, the term “circuit” also includes the implementation of a hardware circuit or one or more processors alone, or a part of a hardware circuit or one or more processors and their (or their) accompanying software and / or firmware.

[0160] Overall, various embodiments of the Disclosure may be implemented in hardware or dedicated circuitry, software, logic, or any combination thereof. Some embodiments may be implemented in hardware, while others may be implemented in firmware or software that can be executed by a controller, microprocessor, or other computing device. Although various embodiments of the Disclosure are illustrated and described using block diagrams, flowcharts, or any other pictorial representation, it should be understood that any blocks, devices, systems, techniques, or methods described herein may be implemented, in non-limiting examples, in hardware, software, firmware, dedicated circuitry or logic, general-purpose hardware or controllers or other computing devices, or any combination thereof.

[0161] This disclosure also provides at least one computer program product tangibly stored on a non-temporary computer-readable storage medium. The computer program product includes computer-executable instructions, such as instructions contained in a program module, which are executed within a device on a target real or virtual processor to perform the processes or methods described above with reference to Figures 1-7. Generally, a program module includes routines, programs, libraries, objects, classes, components, data structures, etc., that perform a specific task or realize a specific abstract data type. In various embodiments, the functions of program modules may be combined or separated among program modules as needed. The machine-executable instructions of a program module may be executed within a local or distributed device. In a distributed device, the program module may reside in both local and remote storage media.

[0162] Program code for performing the methods of this disclosure may be written in any combination of one or more programming languages. These program codes may be provided to a processor or controller of a general-purpose computer, a dedicated computer, or other programmable data processing device, and when executed by the processor or controller, the program code may implement the functions / operations specified in the flowcharts and / or block diagrams. The program code may run entirely on a machine, partially on a machine, as an independent software package, partially on a machine and partially on a remote machine, or entirely on a remote machine or server.

[0163] The program code described above may be implemented on a machine-readable medium, which may be any tangible medium that can contain or store programs used by or associated with an instruction execution system, device, or apparatus. The machine-readable medium may be a machine-readable signal medium or a machine-readable storage medium. The machine-readable medium may include, but is not limited to, electronic, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor systems, devices, or apparatus, or any suitable combination of the aforementioned mediums. More specific examples of machine-readable storage media may include electrical connections with 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 fibers, portable compact disk read-only memory (CD-ROM), optical storage devices, magnetic storage devices, or any suitable combination of the above.

[0164] While the operations have been described in a specific order, it should not be understood that, in order to obtain the desired results, these operations must be performed in the specific order shown, or in a sequential order, or that all of the described operations must be performed. In some cases, multitasking and parallel processing may be advantageous. Similarly, while some specific implementation details are included in the above discussion, these should not be interpreted as limitations on the scope of this disclosure, but rather as descriptions of features that may be specific to a particular embodiment. Some features described in the context of individual embodiments may be implemented in combination in a single embodiment. Conversely, various features described in the context of a single embodiment may be implemented separately or in any suitable subcombination in multiple embodiments.

[0165] While this disclosure has been described in language specific to structural features and / or methodological behavior, it should be understood that the disclosure as defined in the attached claims is not necessarily limited to the specific features or behaviors described above. Rather, the specific features and behaviors described above are disclosed as exemplary forms of implementing the claims.

Claims

1. A method of communication, The terminal device receives the measurement settings, The terminal device determines whether it is within the altitude range indicated by the aerial condition information included in the measurement settings, Performing wireless measurements based on a portion of the measurement settings associated with the aforementioned aerial condition information, Includes, The measurement settings include a measurement identity, a measurement target associated with the measurement identity, and reporting settings associated with the measurement identity. The measurement target includes a Synchronization Signal Block (SSB), The wireless measurement is performed based on a subset of the SSBs within the set of SSBs. The subset of the SSB is associated with the aerial state information. method.

2. Determining the aerial state information means determining the movement state of the terminal device. The number of cells that underwent cell changes during the first period, The number of cell changes during the second period, or The speed of the aforementioned terminal device, Including making a decision based on at least one of the following The method according to claim 1.

3. Determining the aforementioned aerial state information means Receiving a setting that indicates at least one criterion for determining the aerial state information, Determining the aerial condition information based on at least one of the above criteria, The method according to claim 1.

4. The aforementioned actions are, The measurement identity is determined from the measurement settings, Determining the measurement target and reporting settings associated with the measurement identity, Based on the aforementioned object to be measured, the wireless measurement is performed, Based on the reporting settings, the results of the wireless measurement will be reported, The method according to claim 1, including the method described in claim 1.

5. The measurement targets include a black cell list or a white cell list, and the wireless measurement is performed by Determining a subset of the black cell list or the white cell list associated with the airborne state information from the black cell list or the white cell list, Performing the wireless measurement based on a subset of the black cell list or the white cell list, The method according to claim 4, which includes the following:

6. The measurement target includes the synchronization signal / physical broadcast channel (SS / PBCH) block measurement timing setting (SMTC), and the wireless measurement is performed by: From the SMTC, determine a subset of the SMTC associated with the aerial state information, Performing the wireless measurement based on the subset of the SMTC, The method according to claim 4, which includes the following:

7. The measurement target includes a synchronization signal block (SSB), and the wireless measurement is performed as follows: From the aforementioned SSB, a subset of the SSB associated with the aerial state information is determined, Performing the wireless measurement based on the subset of the SSB, The method according to claim 4, which includes the following:

8. The reporting settings include setting parameters, and the reporting of the results of the wireless measurement is as follows: From the aforementioned setting parameters, a subset of the setting parameters associated with the aerial state information is determined, This includes reporting the results of the wireless measurement based on a subset of the aforementioned setting parameters, The aforementioned setting parameters are: Whether or not beam measurements have been reported, The number of cells detected required to satisfy the event that triggers the measurement report, Whether only cells included in the white cell list are applicable to the report, or A timer used to limit subsequent reports. The method according to claim 4, which shows one of the following.

9. The aforementioned actions are, Determining the measurement target from the measurement settings, wherein the measurement target includes a measurement target identity associated with the aerial state information, Determining the measurement identity associated with the measurement target, Determining the reporting settings associated with the aforementioned measurement identity, Based on the aforementioned object to be measured, the wireless measurement is performed, Based on the reporting settings, the results of the wireless measurement will be reported, The method according to claim 1, including the method described in claim 1.

10. Determining the aforementioned aerial state information means Receiving instructions indicating the determination of the aforementioned aerial condition information, The aerial condition information is determined based on the receipt of the aforementioned instructions, The method according to claim 1, including the method described in claim 1.

11. A method of communication, In a network device, the measurement settings are transmitted to the terminal device. Receiving the results of wireless measurements performed based on the aforementioned measurement settings, Includes, The terminal device is made to perform wireless measurement based on a portion of the measurement settings associated with the airborne condition information included in the measurement settings of the terminal device. The measurement settings include a measurement identity, a measurement target associated with the measurement identity, and reporting settings associated with the measurement identity. The measurement target includes a Synchronization Signal Block (SSB), The wireless measurement is performed based on a subset of the SSBs within the set of SSBs. The subset of the SSB is associated with the aerial state information. method.

12. To transmit a setting that indicates at least one criterion for determining the aforementioned airborne condition information. The method according to claim 11, further comprising:

13. The measurement configuration includes the measurement identity, the measurement target associated with the measurement identity, and the reporting configuration associated with the measurement identity. The method according to claim 11.

14. The measurement identity is associated with the aerial state information. The method according to claim 13.

15. The object to be measured is, A black cell list or white cell list associated with the aforementioned aerial condition information, Synchronization signal / physical broadcast channel (SS / PBCH) block measurement timing setting (SMTC) associated with the airborne state information, A synchronization signal block (SSB) associated with the aerial state information, or The measurement target identity associated with the aerial state information, The method according to claim 13, comprising at least one of the following.

16. The reporting settings include setting parameters associated with the aerial condition information, and the setting parameters are: Whether or not beam measurements have been reported, The number of cells detected required to satisfy the event that triggers the measurement report, Whether only cells included in the white cell list are applicable to the report, or A timer used to limit subsequent reports. The method according to claim 13, which shows one of the following.

17. To transmit instructions indicating the determination of the aforementioned aerial condition information. The method according to claim 11, further comprising:

18. In terminal devices, A means for receiving measurement settings, The terminal device includes means for determining whether it is within the altitude range indicated by the aerial condition information included in the measurement settings, Means for performing wireless measurement based on a portion of the measurement settings associated with the aerial condition information, Includes, The measurement settings include a measurement identity, a measurement target associated with the measurement identity, and reporting settings associated with the measurement identity. The measurement target includes a Synchronization Signal Block (SSB), The wireless measurement is performed based on a subset of the SSBs within the set of SSBs. The subset of the SSB is associated with the aerial state information. Terminal device.

19. In network devices, A means for transmitting measurement settings to a terminal device, Means for receiving the results of wireless measurements performed based on the aforementioned measurement settings, Includes, The terminal device is made to perform wireless measurement based on a portion of the measurement settings associated with the airborne condition information included in the measurement settings of the terminal device. The measurement settings include a measurement identity, a measurement target associated with the measurement identity, and reporting settings associated with the measurement identity. The measurement target includes a Synchronization Signal Block (SSB), The wireless measurement is performed based on a subset of the SSBs within the set of SSBs. The subset of the SSB is associated with the aerial state information. Network device.

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