Dynamic changes in gap priorities

Abstract

The method may include receiving from a first network a group priority setting for the first network and a group priority setting for the second network, a gap priority for a gap associated with the first network, and a condition under which the user equipment can change the gap priority for the gap associated with the first network relative to the gap priority for the gap associated with the second network. The method may also include requesting the first network for a gap associated with activity in the second network. The method may further include monitoring the condition received from the first network. Further, the method may include modifying the gap priority for the gap associated with the first network element or the gap priority for the gap associated with the second network in response to the monitoring.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Related Applications This application claims the priority of Indian Application No. 202241055935, filed on September 29, 2022, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.

[0002] Some exemplary embodiments generally relate to mobile or wireless communication systems such as Long Term Evolution (LTE) or 5th Generation (5G) New Radio (NR) access technology, or 5G Beyond, or other communication systems. For example, certain exemplary embodiments may relate to apparatuses, systems, and / or methods for dynamically changing gap priorities.

Background Art

[0003] Examples of mobile communication systems or wireless communication systems include Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) Terrestrial Radio Access Network (UTRAN), LTE evolved UTRAN (E-UTRAN), LTE-Advanced (LTE-A), MulteFire, LTE-A Pro, and / or 5th Generation (5G) wireless access technology or NR access technology. 5G wireless systems refer to the next generation (NG) of wireless systems and network architectures. Most 5G network technologies are based on New Radio (NR) technology, but 5G (or NG) networks can also be built with E-UTRAN radio. NR is expected to provide bitrates of 10 - 20 Gbps or more and support at least enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC), and massive machine-type communication (mMTC). NR is expected to enable extremely wideband, ultra-robust low-latency connections and large-scale networking to support the Internet of Things (IoT).

Summary of the Invention

[0004] Several exemplary embodiments may cover a method. This method may include receiving from a first network the settings of the group priorities of the first network and the group priorities of the second network, the gap priorities of gaps associated with the first network, and the conditions under which user equipment can change the gap priorities of gaps associated with the first network relative to the gap priorities of gaps associated with the second network. The method may also include requesting the first network for gaps associated with activity in the second network. The method may further include monitoring the status received from the first network. Furthermore, in response to the monitoring, the method may include modifying the gap priorities of gaps associated with first network elements or gap priorities of gaps associated with the second network.

[0005] Other exemplary embodiments may relate to a device. The device may include at least one processor and at least one memory containing computer program code. The at least one memory and computer program code may also be configured by at least one processor to cause at least the device to receive from a first network the setting of group priorities for the first network and group priorities for the second network, the gap priorities for gaps associated with the first network, and conditions under which the device can change the gap priorities for gaps associated with the first network relative to the gap priorities for gaps associated with the second network. The device may further request gaps associated with activity in the second network from the first network. The device may further be configured to monitor the status received from the first network. Furthermore, the method may be configured to modify the gap priorities for gaps associated with first network elements or gap priorities for gaps associated with the second network in response to monitoring.

[0006] Other exemplary embodiments may relate to a device. The device may include means for receiving from a first network the settings of the group priorities of the first network and the group priorities of the second network, the gap priorities of gaps associated with the first network, and conditions under which the device may change the gap priorities of gaps associated with the first network relative to the gap priorities of gaps associated with the second network. The device may also include means for requesting the first network for gaps associated with activity in the second network. The device may further include means for monitoring the status received from the first network. Furthermore, the device may include means for modifying the gap priorities of gaps associated with first network elements or gap priorities of gaps associated with the second network in response to monitoring.

[0007] In other exemplary embodiments, a non-temporary computer-readable medium, when executed in hardware, may be encoded in instructions that enable the execution of the method. The method may include receiving from a first network the setting of group priorities for the first network and group priorities for the second network, the gap priorities of gaps associated with the first network, and the conditions under which user equipment can change the gap priorities of gaps associated with the first network relative to the gap priorities of gaps associated with the second network. The method may also include requesting the first network for gaps associated with activity in the second network. The method may further include monitoring the status received from the first network. Furthermore, the method may include modifying the gap priorities of gaps associated with first network elements or gap priorities of gaps associated with the second network in response to monitoring.

[0008] Other exemplary embodiments may relate to a computer program product that performs the method. The method may include receiving from a first network the settings of the group priorities of the first network and the group priorities of the second network, the gap priorities of gaps associated with the first network, and the conditions under which user equipment can change the gap priorities of gaps associated with the first network relative to the gap priorities of gaps associated with the second network. The method may also include requesting the first network for gaps associated with activity in the second network. The method may further include monitoring the status received from the first network. Furthermore, the method may include modifying the gap priorities of gaps associated with first network elements or gap priorities of gaps associated with the second network in response to monitoring.

[0009] Other exemplary embodiments may relate to a device that includes circuitry configured to receive from a first network the settings of the group priorities of the first network and the group priorities of the second network, the gap priorities of gaps associated with the first network, and conditions under which the device can modify the gap priorities of gaps associated with the first network relative to the gap priorities of gaps associated with the second network. The device may also include circuitry configured to request the first network for gaps associated with activity in the second network. The device may further include circuitry configured to monitor the status received from the first network. Furthermore, the device may include circuitry configured to modify the gap priorities of gaps associated with first network elements or gap priorities of gaps associated with the second network in response to monitoring.

[0010] Certain exemplary embodiments may cover the method. The method may include setting group priorities related to the activity of user equipment including multiple network subscriptions, gap priorities for gaps related to the first network, group priorities for the first network, and group priorities for the second network by a first network. The method may also include configuring user equipment with conditions that change gaps related to the first network, group priorities, and gap priorities for gaps related to the first network or gap priorities for gaps related to the second network. The method may further include receiving requests from user equipment for gaps related to the activity of the second network. Furthermore, the method may include configuring user equipment in gaps related to the activity of the second network.

[0011] Other exemplary embodiments may relate to a device. The device may include at least one processor and at least one memory containing computer program code. The at least one memory and computer program code may be configured by at least one processor to cause the device to set at least a number of network subscriptions, gap priorities for gaps associated with the device, group priorities for the device, and group priorities for user device activity, including network group priorities. The device may also be configured to configure user devices with conditions that modify gaps associated with the device, group priorities, and gap priorities for gaps associated with the device or gap priorities for gaps associated with the network. The device may further be configured to receive requests from user devices for gaps related to network activity. Furthermore, the device may configure user devices for gaps related to network activity.

[0012] Other exemplary embodiments may relate to a device. The device may include means for setting group priorities related to the activity of user equipment, including multiple network subscriptions; gap priorities for gaps related to the device; group priorities for the device; and group priorities for the network. The device may also include means for configuring user equipment with conditions that modify gaps related to the device, group priorities, and gap priorities for gaps related to the device or gap priorities for gaps related to the network. The device may further include means for receiving requests for gaps related to network activity from user equipment. Furthermore, the device may include means for configuring user equipment in gaps related to network activity.

[0013] In other exemplary embodiments, a non-temporary computer-readable medium, when executed in hardware, may be encoded in instructions that enable the execution of the method. The method may include setting up group priorities related to user device activity, including multiple network subscriptions, gap priorities for gaps associated with the first network, group priorities for the first network, and group priorities for the second network, by a first network. The method may also include configuring user device with conditions that change gaps associated with the first network, group priorities, and gap priorities for gaps associated with the first network or gap priorities for gaps associated with the second network. The method may further include receiving requests from user device for gaps related to activity in the second network. Furthermore, the method may include configuring user device in gaps related to activity in the second network.

[0014] Other exemplary embodiments may relate to computer program products that perform the method. The method may include setting group priorities related to the activity of user equipment, including multiple network subscriptions, gap priorities for gaps related to the first network, group priorities for the first network, and group priorities for the second network by a first network. The method may also include configuring user equipment with conditions that change gaps related to the first network, group priorities, and gap priorities for gaps related to the first network or gap priorities for gaps related to the second network. The method may further include receiving requests from user equipment for gaps related to the activity of the second network. Furthermore, the method may include configuring user equipment in gaps related to the activity of the second network.

[0015] Other exemplary embodiments may relate to a device that includes circuitry configured to set group priorities related to user device activity, including multiple network subscriptions, gap priorities for device-related gaps, device group priorities, and network group priorities. The device may also include circuitry configured to set user devices with conditions that modify device-related gaps, group priorities, and gap priorities for device-related gaps or network-related gaps. The device may further include circuitry configured to receive requests for network-related gaps from user devices. Furthermore, the device may include circuitry configured to set user devices with network-related gaps. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0016] Please refer to the attached drawings for a proper understanding of the exemplary embodiments. [Figure 1]Figure 1 shows an exemplary signaling diagram according to a specific exemplary embodiment. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is an example of a flowchart of a method according to one exemplary embodiment. [Figure 3] Figure 3 shows an example of a flowchart of another method in one exemplary embodiment. [Figure 4] Figure 4 shows a set of devices in one exemplary embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0017] It will be readily apparent that the components of certain exemplary embodiments, as generally described and illustrated in the figures of this embodiment, can be arranged and designed in a wide variety of different configurations. The following is a detailed description of some exemplary embodiments of systems, methods, apparatus, and computer program products for dynamically changing gap priorities. For example, one exemplary embodiment may focus on dynamically changing the gap priorities of multiple Universal Subscriber Identity Modules (MUSIMs).

[0018] The features, structures, or characteristics of the exemplary embodiments described throughout this specification may be combined in any suitable way in one or more exemplary embodiments. For example, the use of “a particular embodiment,” “exemplary embodiment,” “several embodiments,” or other similar phrases throughout this specification refers to the fact that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in relation to an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment. Thus, the appearance of “in a particular embodiment,” “in an exemplary embodiment,” “in several embodiments,” “in other embodiments,” or other similar phrases throughout this specification does not necessarily refer to the same set of embodiments, and the described features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable way in one or more exemplary embodiments. Furthermore, throughout this specification, “cell,” “node,” “gNB,” “network,” or other similar terms may be used interchangeably. In addition, the term Network A (NW-A) may be used when a user device (UE) is in RRC_CONNECTED mode with its first Universal Subscriber ID Module (USIM), and the term Network B (NW-B) may be used when a UE is in RRC_IDLE mode or RRC_INACTIVE mode with its second USIM. Furthermore, the term "gap" may refer to a situation where the UE is not scheduled for downlink / uplink (DL / UL) activities related to its connection with the NW (e.g., NW-A), and therefore other activities can be performed during the gap.

[0019] Where used herein, expressions such as “at least one of the following, <list of two or more elements>” and “at least one of <list of two or more elements>” mean at least one of the elements, or at least two or more of the elements, or at least all of the elements, when the lists of two or more elements are joined by “and” or “or”.

[0020] As described in the technical specifications of the Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP®), there may be certain challenges in supporting MUSIM functionality when a UE needs to maintain independent communication with the network (NW) corresponding to each USIM of the UE. In particular, 3GPP® defines MUSIM gaps that allow a UE to request up to three periodic gaps and one aperiodic gap from NW-A in RRC_CONNECTED mode in order for the MUSIM UE to perform necessary procedures (such as paging monitoring and measurement) on NW-B in RRC_IDLE mode or RRC_INACTIVE mode. For this purpose, a gap pattern for MUSIM has been introduced. However, the corresponding Radio Resource Management (RRM) requirements are not specified because there is no 3GPP® Time Allocation (TU) in the relevant Working Group (RAN4).

[0021] A MUSIM device, in the case of an Extended Packet System (EPS) or Subscription Persistent Identifier (SUPI), may have two or more concurrent 3GPP® / 3GPP® 2 network subscriptions with multiple corresponding International Mobile Subscriber Identifiers (IMSIs). In the case of 5GS, each associated network subscription may belong to the same or different Mobile Network Operator (MNO) or Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO). In some cases, the maximum number of USIMs supported for a UE may be two; however, some UEs may support three USIMs.

[0022] There are two types of MUSIM devices, depending on the simultaneous RRC_state supported by the USIM. In the first type, the MUSIM device is a dual SIM dual standby (DSDS) or multi-USIM multi-standby (MUMS) device registered with two or more independent subscriber IDs (USIMs), and all USIMs can be in the RRC_IDLE mode. However, such a device may enter the RRC_CONNECTED mode with only a single USIM at a given time. In the second type, the MUSIM device may be a dual SIM dual active or multi-USIM multi-active (MUMA) device, registered with two or more independent subscriber IDs (USIMs), and all USIMs can be in the RRC_IDLE mode. Furthermore, the second type of device can maintain RRC_CONNECTED mode activity for all USIMs.

[0023] Furthermore, the operation of the UE regarding MUSIM simultaneous processing may depend on the UE's capabilities related to simultaneous independent Rx and / or Tx operations. For example, in singleRx / singleTx operation, the UE may be able to receive traffic from only one NW and / or transmit traffic to only one NW at a time (type 1). In dualRx / singleTx operation, the UE may be able to receive traffic from two NWs simultaneously but may be able to transmit to only one NW at a time (type 2). Furthermore, in dualRx / dualTx operation, the UE may be able to receive and / or transmit simultaneously between two networks (type 3).

[0024] A dualRx UE is sometimes expected to perform Rx activity simultaneously on both USIMs of the UE (for example, performing RRC_IDLE / RRC_INACTIVE reception on the UE's USIM while maintaining an RRC connection on the other USIM, or performing independent RRC_IDLE / RRC_INACTIVE operations simultaneously on multiple USIMs). However, a dualRx MUSIM UE may still operate as a singleRx UE for some specific band / frequency / bandwidth combinations, for example, because all Rx and Tx chains do not cover the entire range of frequency range 1 (FR1) (i.e., low-bandwidth frequency bands (LB)). The frequency bands are: Low Band (LB) covering frequencies below 1 GHz, Mid Band (MB) covering frequencies from 1 GHz to 2.2 GHz, High Band (HB) covering frequencies from 2.3 GHz to 2.7 GHz, and Ultra High Band (UHB) covering frequencies from 3 GHz to 6 GHz, and Frequency Band 2 (FR2) covering m-wave frequencies above 28 GHz. It should be noted that the band groups defined in FR1 are not official 3GPP® definitions and are typically referenced by component vendors (filters, LNAs, PAs, etc.). Furthermore, a dualRx MUSIM UE may operate as a singleRx UE depending on the RF HW design front-end component. Additionally, certain band combinations may not be possible due to in-device interference caused by intermodulation.

[0025] In the 3GPP (registered trademark) specifications, work is currently described regarding the extension of measurement gaps and priority-based rules to solve problems related to simultaneous gaps. This includes the possibility of assigning priorities to gaps in the IE MeasAndMobParameters and / or providing means for gap sharing to convey the UE's capabilities related to measurements for RRM, radio link monitoring (RLM), and mobility (such as handover). However, currently, the MUSIM gap may be required by NW-A for UE activities in NW-B when the UE is in the RRC_IDLE mode or the RRC_INACTIVE mode. Examples of such activities include paging monitoring, RRM measurements for cell (re)selection, reading of system information blocks (SIBs), RAN-based notification area update (RNAU) / tracking area update (TAU) messages, and transmission of BUSY indications. Also, the UE may receive a gap for other measurements, such as NW-A measurements for performing RRM in the serving cell, intra-frequency / inter-frequency and inter-RAT neighbor cell measurements, radio link monitoring (RLM), beam failure detection (BFD), or L1 measurements for beam management (BM). However, currently, there are no requirements regarding synchronization or alignment between different NWs, whether they belong to the same vendor / PLMN or correspond to different USIMs. Therefore, the MUSIM gap may overlap with the NW-A gap.

[0026] As described above, measurement gaps are related to measurements of NW-A itself and may be set by NW-A while NW-B's activity is unknown to NW-A. Defined prioritization procedures may apply to the relevant gaps of NW-A. However, a mechanism for defining prioritization for gaps of NW-B needs to be specified. Assigning static prioritization to MUSIM gaps does not take into account actual use cases. Furthermore, the prioritization of gaps related to NW-A or NW-B may change dynamically based on the UE and NW's knowledge when measurements are performed on NW-A or when some activity is performed on NW-B (e.g., based on observed radio link conditions). In view of the above challenges, some exemplary embodiments can therefore dynamically change the prioritization of MUSIM gaps (e.g., depending on radio link conditions observed by the UE in NW-A and / or NW-B).

[0027] As described above, certain exemplary embodiments can provide a mechanism to dynamically change the priority of the measurement gaps of NW-A and / or the MUSIM gaps of NW-B for any RRC_IDLE / RRC_INACTIVE operation, allowing the priority of the measurement gaps of NW-A and / or the MUSIM gaps of NW-B to be changed according to given conditions. For example, in one exemplary embodiment, NW-A may have already assigned priorities to its configured measurement gaps, for example, for RRM measurements and possibly L1 measurements (e.g., for beam management). In an exemplary embodiment, the gaps of NW-A may also have group priorities assigned to them together.

[0028] In one exemplary embodiment, the MUSIM gap for the operation of NW-B may be assigned a lower group priority than the group priority of NW-A. In addition to group priorities, gaps of NW-A for different purposes may be prioritized based on their purpose. Thus, gaps of NW-A may be referred to as gap priorities for ease of understanding. In some exemplary embodiments, group priorities and / or gap priorities may be (re)set by NW-A via the RRCReconfiguration message. In other exemplary embodiments, NW-A may determine and set one or a set of conditions under which the UE can change the priority of NW-A's measurement gaps. These conditions may include, for example, whether the UE has reached an RRM measurement reporting event. For example, the reporting event may be event A2, where the UE's measured received signal from the serving cell is worse than a set threshold. In another exemplary embodiment, the reporting event may be event A3, where the UE's measured received signal from a neighboring cell is better by a set offset value than the UE's measured received signal from the serving cell. In other exemplary embodiments, the condition may be a combination of multiple events, such as multiple measurement reporting events. In a particular exemplary embodiment, when the UE reaches an RRM measurement reporting event, the UE may prioritize the RRM measurement gap in NW-A.

[0029] According to one exemplary embodiment, other conditions may include whether the UE has detected or predicted a radio link fault (RLF). For example, in a particular exemplary embodiment, if the UE has detected or predicted an RLF condition, and the UE's configured MUSIM gap coincides with an RLM-reference signal (RLM-RS) resource opportunity, the UE may increase the priority of the RLM measurement to apply (i.e., the UE may decrease the priority of the MUSIM gap).

[0030] In one exemplary embodiment, other conditions may include whether the UE has detected or predicted a beam fault (BF) condition. For example, if the UE has detected or predicted a BF condition, and the UE's configured MUSIM gap coincides with the location of a reference signal for beam fault detection and beamlink recovery, the UE may increase the priority of the BFD measurement to apply or a new candidate for exploratory measurement (i.e., the UE may decrease the priority of the MUSIM gap).

[0031] In other exemplary embodiments, other conditions may include whether the UE has high mobility (i.e., the UE is moving at high speed and / or its radio link condition is expected to change rapidly) and / or is at the cell edge (i.e., the UE is expected to be handed over to an adjacent cell in the near future), or mobility at the time of handover or measurement reporting. For example, if the UE has high mobility and / or is at the cell edge, the UE may be given higher priority for all measurement gaps. High mobility of the UE may increase the need for RRM measurements in NW-A as well as NW-B, and may increase the priority of the corresponding gaps in both NW-A and NW-B. In further exemplary embodiments, other conditions may include whether the UE has observed a good serving cell condition in NW-A (e.g., whether the UE is close to the cell center and has low mobility). For example, if a UE has good serving cell conditions, the UE may lower the priority of all measurement activities in NW-A (e.g., not only RRM measurements, but also radio link and beam monitoring for NW-A, as well as MUSIM gap prioritization). In a particular exemplary embodiment, if the UE receives a condition from NW-A, the UE may apply the condition to determine when / when the priority may be changed, without requiring further signaling.

[0032] According to one exemplary embodiment, NW-A can determine and configure a UE to indicate via an RRC reconfiguration message that UEAssistanceInformation (UAI) is permitted to change the priority of a MUSIM gap to a higher or lower value. Furthermore, in one exemplary embodiment, upon receiving an RRC reconfiguration message, the UE can evaluate the conditions and use the UAI to notify NW-A of the change in gap priority related to NW-A. According to a particular exemplary embodiment, the conditions may include, but are not limited to, those described above and further described below. For example, the conditions may include whether the UE has high mobility and / or is on the cell edge and / or has low mobility and / or is close to the cell center. If the UE has high mobility (i.e., the UE is moving at high speed and the radio link state is expected to change rapidly), and / or is at the cell edge (i.e., the UE is expected to be handed over to an adjacent cell in the near future), the UE may prioritize the MUSIM gap for RRM (predictive cell reselection) measurements. Furthermore, if the UE has low mobility and is close to the cell center of NW-A, the UE may lower the priority of NW-A measurements. In one exemplary embodiment, the UE may increase the MUSIM gap for a specific activity in NW-B. In one exemplary embodiment, this activity may be monitoring paging in NW-B.

[0033] In one exemplary embodiment, if gap overlap occurs and the priority of the MUSIM gap and the priority of the NW-A gap are the same, group priority may be applied. The settings in some exemplary embodiments may also include information and rules such as whether the gap priority modification is temporary or permanent. If the gap priority is temporary, it may revert to its previous priority after a certain period of time without requiring new signaling. In other exemplary embodiments, the gap priority may revert to its previous priority after the conditions for applying the priority change are no longer met. However, if the gap priority is permanent, new signaling may be required.

[0034] As described in this embodiment, a particular exemplary embodiment may include rules / methods for dynamically modifying gap prioritization so that the UE can determine what to do when a MUSIM gap conflicts with a gap for NW-A measurement, or cause an RRC connection interruption in a critical radio link and / or traffic scenario. Thus, Figure 1 shows an exemplary signaling diagram in a particular exemplary embodiment.

[0035] In Operation 1 of Figure 1, the MUSIM UE may be in RRC_CONNECTED mode with NW-A and RRC_IDLE mode or RRC_INACTIVE mode with NW-B. In Operation 2, NW-A can determine priorities for different activities. For example, according to a particular exemplary embodiment, NW-A can configure the UE with its own gap priority as well as group priority for gaps in NW-A. Furthermore, NW-A may configure the UE with group priority for MUSIM-related activities (i.e., MUSIM gaps in which the UE is performing activities related to NW-B), and may set a set of conditions under which the UE can change the gap priority. Thus, in a particular exemplary embodiment, in Operation 2, the configuration may be compiled in NW-A and later sent to the UE via an RRC message in Operation 3, as will be described in more detail below. According to a particular exemplary embodiment, the priority may refer to a relative group priority based on the corresponding activity in NW-A or NW-B (i.e., raising or lowering the group priority of NW-A or NW-B) or a gap priority. According to a particular exemplary embodiment, the condition may be any one or a combination of the above-described conditions.

[0036] In certain exemplary embodiments, one condition may relate to the mobility of the UE and anticipated or already triggered mobility procedures (e.g., handover). In particular, anticipated or already triggered mobility procedures of the UE may be predicted from measurement reports, such as measurement reports relating to reporting events A2 or A3. In some exemplary embodiments, different thresholds compared to a threshold for triggering a measurement report (e.g., A2 or A3) may be defined as reporting thresholds for earlier, stronger neighboring cell appearances, which may reflect a lower reporting threshold for predicting a deterioration in the absolute value of the received signal from the serving cell (triggering a measurement report based on an A2 reporting event), or a significantly higher received signal from a neighboring cell than the received signal from the serving cell (triggering a measurement report based on an A3 reporting event).

[0037] As mentioned above, the conditions may be critical radio link conditions in which an RLF has already been declared or is expected to occur soon. In one exemplary embodiment, different thresholds for the RLF parameters Qin and / or Qout, or timers T310 / T311, may be defined by values ​​to predict and respond to future RLF conditions. According to another exemplary embodiment, other conditions may be conditions that are expected to predict beam failure (i.e., depending on BFD measurements). In one exemplary embodiment, different thresholds for BFD detection may be defined by values ​​to predict and respond to future beam failure conditions.

[0038] In other exemplary embodiments, the conditions may include a timer related to a change in the priority of the MUSIM gap. For example, an RLM out-of-sync indication may be used to reduce the priority of the MUSIM gap. This reduction may be active for the duration of a timer defined as the time to which the UE detected the out-of-sync status (TOOS), after which the MUSIM gap priority may revert to its previous setting.

[0039] According to other exemplary embodiments, the gNB can establish rules for how gap priorities are changed on a conditional basis. For example, the increase or decrease in priority may have steps equal to 1, or the highest priority allowed within the group.

[0040] Returning to Figure 1, in operation 3, NW-A can send a configuration to the UE, including the gaps, group priorities, and conditions associated with NW-A as defined in operation 2, in order to change NW-A's gap priority using a Radio Resource Control (RRC) message. In operation 4, the UE can indicate to NW-A that the RRC reconfiguration is complete. In operation 5, the UE can determine the location and measurement window of the paging opportunity (PO) for RRM measurement based on the information received in the SIB from NW-B and UE-ID.

[0041] As further illustrated in Figure 1, in operation 6, the UE can use RRC messages and UAI to request gaps from NW-A for activities related to NW-B. According to Rel-17, the UE can request up to four gaps (three periodic gaps and one non-periodic gap). The UE can also include the priority of the corresponding gaps in the UAI. According to certain exemplary embodiments, the priority of the gaps may be linked to procedures (e.g., paging, RRM measurement, SIB reading, RNAU / RAU, BUSY display) and may be predefined or set by NW-A in operation 3.

[0042] In operation 7, NW-A can accept or reject the requested gap by providing a MUSIM gap setting in the RRC reconfiguration. In operation 8, the UE can confirm that the RRC reconfiguration is complete. Furthermore, in operation 9, the UE can monitor the set of conditions provided by NW-A (in operation 3) regarding changes to NW-A related gaps and monitor whether any of the conditions are met. If the UE determines that one or more conditions are met, the UE can update the gap priority(s) accordingly. The set of conditions may include any of the conditions described above. According to one exemplary embodiment, if two overlapping gaps have the same priority, the decision may be based on group priority. According to another exemplary embodiment, priorities may be specified independently for each gap operation, and the settings may allow priorities to be increased or decreased based on defined conditions. According to a further exemplary embodiment, an absolute priority may be set corresponding to each condition (i.e., the priority is not increased or decreased by the condition, but a single new priority value may be provided).

[0043] As further shown in Figure 1, in operation 10, the UE may optionally send a UAI to notify NW-A of the updated priority, or, when a mobility event is triggered, the UE may use a measurement report to implicitly indicate a change in MUSIM priority, taking into account the rules defined in operation 2. Furthermore, in operation 11, the UE can monitor a set of conditions provided by NW-A in operation 3 for changes in the priority of NW-B related gaps. According to an exemplary embodiment, if any of the conditions are met, the UE may update the gap priority accordingly. As previously stated, the conditions may include any one or a combination of the above conditions.

[0044] According to one exemplary embodiment, if two overlapping gaps have the same priority, a group priority can be used to determine which gap / operation should take precedence. According to another exemplary embodiment, priorities can be specified independently for each measurement operation, and the setting can allow priorities to be increased or decreased based on defined conditions. According to a further exemplary embodiment, an absolute priority can be set corresponding to each condition. In other exemplary embodiments, changes in the priority of MUSIM gaps may depend on the observed radio state in NW-A and not necessarily on overlap with NW-A gaps. In operation 12, the UE may optionally send a UAI to notify NW-A of the updated priority of the MUSIM-related gaps.

[0045] Figure 2 shows an exemplary flowchart of the method in a particular exemplary embodiment. In the exemplary embodiment, the method of Figure 2 may be performed by a network entity in a 3GPP® system such as LTE or 5G-NR, or by a group of multiple network elements. For example, in the exemplary embodiment, the method of Figure 2 may be performed by a UE similar to one of the devices 10 or 20 shown in Figure 4.

[0046] According to one exemplary embodiment, the method in Figure 2 may include, at 200, receiving from the first network the settings of the group priority of the first network and the group priority of the second network, the gap priority of the gaps associated with the first network, and the conditions under which user equipment can change the gap priority of the gaps associated with the first network relative to the gap priority of the gaps associated with the second network. The method may also include, at 205, requesting the first network for gaps associated with the activity of the second network. The method may further include, at 210, monitoring the status received from the first network. Furthermore, the method may, at 215, change the gap priority of the gaps associated with the first network elements or the gap priority of the gaps associated with the second network in response to the monitoring.

[0047] According to one exemplary embodiment, a request may include group priorities and gap priorities related to a second network. According to some exemplary embodiments, the group priorities of the second network and gap priorities related to a second network may be predefined or received by configuration from the first network. According to other exemplary embodiments, the conditions may include at least one of the following: the user device has reached or is close to reaching a radio resource management measurement report event; the user device has detected or predicted a radio link failure condition; the user device has detected or predicted a beam failure condition; the user device has high mobility or is at the cell edge; or the user device is close to the cell center and has low mobility.

[0048] In one exemplary embodiment, the decision on whether to perform an operation on the first or second network when operations overlap in time may be based on the gap priority and group priority of the gaps associated with the first network, and the gap priority and group priority of the gaps associated with the second network. In some exemplary embodiments, if the gap priority of the gaps associated with the first network and the gap priority of the gaps associated with the second network have equal values, the group priority of the first network and the group priority of the second network may be applied. In other exemplary embodiments, modifying the gap priority of the gaps associated with the first network or group priority may include increasing or decreasing the gap priority of the gaps associated with the first network or the group priority of the first network, based on conditions.

[0049] According to one exemplary embodiment, the configuration may include information and rules on how the modification of gap priority for gaps related to a first network or gap priority for gaps related to a second network should be carried out. According to some exemplary embodiments, the configuration may include information and rules on whether the modification of gap priority for gaps related to a first network is temporary or permanent. According to some exemplary embodiments, the method may also include sending a first message containing user equipment support information to the first network. According to further exemplary embodiments, the first message containing user equipment support information may include information on updating group priority or gap priority for gaps related to the first network. In some exemplary embodiments, the method may also include sending a second message containing user equipment support information to the first network. In other exemplary embodiments, the second message containing user equipment support information may include information on updating gap priority for gaps related to a second network.

[0050] Figure 3 shows an example of a flowchart of another method in a particular exemplary embodiment. In the exemplary embodiment, the method of Figure 3 may be performed by a network entity or a group of network elements in a 3GPP® system such as LTE or 5G-NR. For example, in the exemplary embodiment, the method of Figure 3 may be performed by a network, a cell, a gNB, or any other device similar to one of the devices 10 or 20 shown in Figure 4.

[0051] According to a particular exemplary embodiment, the method in Figure 3 may include, in 300, setting group priorities related to the activity of user equipment including multiple network subscriptions, gap priorities for gaps related to the first network, group priorities for the first network, and group priorities for the second network by the first network. The method may also include, in 305, configuring user equipment with conditions to change gaps related to the first network, group priorities, and gap priorities for gaps related to the first network or gap priorities for gaps related to the second network. The method may further include, in 310, receiving requests from user equipment for gaps related to the activity of the second network. Furthermore, the method may include, in 315, configuring gaps related to the activity of the second network on user equipment.

[0052] According to one exemplary embodiment, the requirements may include group priority and gap priority for gaps related to a second network. According to some exemplary embodiments, the conditions include at least one of the following: whether the user equipment has reached or is close to reaching a radio resource management measurement reporting event; whether the user equipment has detected or predicted a radio link failure condition; whether the user equipment has detected or predicted a beam failure condition; whether the user equipment has high mobility or is at the cell edge; or whether the user equipment is close to the cell center and has low mobility. According to other exemplary embodiments, the method may also include setting rules for how the gap priority for gaps related to a first network or the gap priority for gaps related to a second network is changed for each condition.

[0053] In one exemplary embodiment, the method may further include receiving a first message in the first network that includes user device support information from a user device that includes information regarding updates to group priorities or gap priorities related to the first network, or to group priorities or gap priorities related to the second network. In some exemplary embodiments, the method may also include receiving a second message that includes user device support information from a user device that includes information regarding updates to gap priorities related to the second network.

[0054] Figure 4 shows a set of devices 10 and 20 in a particular exemplary embodiment. In a particular exemplary embodiment, device 10 may be an element in a communication network, or an element related to such a network, such as a UE, mobile equipment (ME), mobile station, mobile device, fixed device, IoT device, or other device. Those skilled in the art should note that device 10 may include components or features not shown in Figure 4.

[0055] In some exemplary embodiments, the device 10 may include one or more processors, one or more computer-readable storage media (e.g., memory, storage, etc.), one or more radio access components (e.g., modems, transceivers, etc.), and / or user interfaces. In some exemplary embodiments, the device 10 may be configured to operate using one or more radio access technologies such as GSM, LTE, LTE-A, NR, 5G, WLAN, WiFi®, NB-IoT, Bluetooth®, NFC, MultiFire, and / or any other radio access technologies. It should be noted that those skilled in the art will understand that the device 10 may include components or functions not shown in Figure 4.

[0056] As shown in the example in Figure 4, the device 10 may include, or be coupled to, a processor 12 for processing information and executing instructions or operations. The processor 12 may be any type of general-purpose or purpose-specific processor. In fact, the processor 12 may include, for example, one or more of the following: a general-purpose computer, a purpose-specific computer, a microprocessor, a digital signal processor (DSP), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), a purpose-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), and a processor based on a multicore processor architecture. Although Figure 4 shows a single processor 12, multiple processors may also be utilized according to other exemplary embodiments. For example, in one exemplary embodiment, the device 10 may include two or more processors that can form a multiprocessor system capable of supporting multiprocessing (for example, processor 12 in this embodiment represents a multiprocessor). According to a particular exemplary embodiment, the multiprocessor system may be tightly coupled (for example, to form a computer cluster) or loosely coupled.

[0057] The processor 12 can perform functions related to the operation of the device 10, including, as some examples, precoding antenna gain / phase parameters, encoding and decoding individual bits that form a communication message, formatting information, and overall control of the device 10, including the processes and examples shown in Figures 1-3.

[0058] The device 10 may further include, or may be coupled to, a memory 14 (internal or external) that can be coupled to the processor 12 for storing information and instructions that can be executed by the processor 12. The memory 14 may be one or more memories of any type suitable for the local application environment and may be implemented using any suitable volatile or non-volatile data storage technology such as semiconductor-based memory devices, magnetic memory devices and systems, optical memory devices and systems, fixed memory, and / or removable memory. For example, the memory 14 may consist of random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), static storage devices such as magnetic disks or optical disks, hard disk drives (HDDs), or any other type of non-temporary machine or computer-readable medium in any combination. Instructions stored in the memory 14 may include program instructions or computer program code that, when executed by the processor 12, enable the device 10 to perform the tasks described herein.

[0059] In exemplary specific embodiments, the device 10 may further include, or be coupled (internally or externally), a drive or port configured to accept and read an external computer-readable storage medium, such as an optical disc, a USB drive, a flash® drive, or any other storage medium. For example, the external computer-readable storage medium may store a computer program or software for execution by the processor 12 and / or the device 10 to perform any of the methods and embodiments illustrated in Figures 1-3.

[0060] In some exemplary embodiments, the device 10 may include, or be coupled to, one or more antennas 15 for receiving downlink signals and transmitting from the device 10 via UL. The device 10 may further include a transceiver 18 configured to send and receive information. The transceiver 18 may also include a radio interface (e.g., a modem) coupled to the antennas 15. The radio interface may support multiple radio access technologies, including one or more of GSM, LTE, LTE-A, 5G, NR, WLAN, NB-IoT, Bluetooth®, BT-LE, NFC, RFID, UWB, etc. The radio interface may include other components such as filters for processing symbols, such as OFDMA symbols carried by downlink or UL, converters (e.g., digital-to-analog converters), symbol demappers, signal shaping components, and inverse fast Fourier transform (IFFT) modules.

[0061] For example, the transceiver 18 may be configured to modulate information into a carrier waveform for transmission by the antenna 15 and to demodulate the information received via the antenna 15 for further processing by other elements of the device 10. In other exemplary embodiments, the transceiver 18 may directly transmit or receive signals or data. In addition or alternatively, in exemplary embodiments, the device 10 may include input and / or output devices (I / O devices). In one exemplary embodiment, the device 10 may further include a user interface such as a graphical user interface or a touchscreen.

[0062] In one exemplary embodiment, memory 14 stores software modules that provide functionality when executed by processor 12. These modules may include, for example, an operating system that provides operating system functionality to device 10. Memory may also store one or more functional modules, such as applications or programs, to provide additional functionality to device 10. The components of device 10 can be implemented as hardware, or any suitable combination of hardware and software. According to a particular exemplary embodiment, device 10 may optionally be configured to communicate with device 20 via a wireless communication link 70 or a wired communication link 70 in accordance with any wireless access technology, such as NR.

[0063] According to one exemplary embodiment, the processor 12 and memory 14 may be included in or form part of a processing circuit or control circuit. Furthermore, in some exemplary embodiments, the transceiver 18 may be included in or form part of a transceiver circuit.

[0064] For example, in one exemplary embodiment, the device 10 can receive from a first network, controlled by memory 14 and processor 12, the setting of group priorities for the first network and the second network, the gap priorities for gaps associated with the first network, and conditions under which the device can modify the gap priorities for gaps associated with the first network relative to the gap priorities for gaps associated with the second network. The device 10 can also, controlled by memory 14 and processor 12, request the first network for gaps associated with the activity of the second network. The device 10 can further, controlled by memory 14 and processor 12, monitor the status received from the first network. Furthermore, the device 10 can, controlled by memory 14 and processor 12, modify the gap priorities for gaps associated with first network elements or gap priorities for gaps associated with the second network in response to monitoring.

[0065] As shown in the example in Figure 4, the device 20 may be a network, a core network element, or an element in a communication network, or an element related to such a network, such as a gNB or NW. It should be noted that those skilled in the art will understand that the device 20 may include components or features not shown in Figure 4.

[0066] As shown in the example in Figure 4, the device 20 may include a processor 22 for processing information and executing instructions or operations. The processor 22 may be any type of general-purpose or specific-purpose processor. For example, the processor 22 may include, as an example, one or more of the following: a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer, a microprocessor, a digital signal processor (DSP), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), and a processor based on a multicore processor architecture. Although Figure 4 shows a single processor 22, multiple processors may also be utilized according to other exemplary embodiments. For example, in a particular exemplary embodiment, the device 20 may include two or more processors that can form a multiprocessor system capable of supporting multiprocessing (for example, the processor 22 in this embodiment may represent a multiprocessor). In a particular exemplary embodiment, the multiprocessor system may be tightly coupled or loosely coupled (for example, to form a computer cluster).

[0067] According to certain exemplary embodiments, the processor 22 can perform functions related to the operation of the device 20, which include, for example, precoding antenna gain / phase parameters, encoding and decoding individual bits that form communication messages, formatting information, and overall control of the device 20, including processes and examples illustrated in Figures 1-3.

[0068] The device 20 may further include, or may be coupled to, a memory 24 (internal or external) that can be coupled to the processor 22 for storing information and instructions that can be executed by the processor 22. The memory 24 may be one or more memories of any type suitable for the local application environment and can be implemented using any suitable volatile or non-volatile data storage technology such as semiconductor-based memory devices, magnetic memory devices and systems, optical memory devices and systems, fixed memory, and / or removable memory. For example, the memory 24 may consist of random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), static storage devices such as magnetic disks or optical disks, hard disk drives (HDDs), or any other type of non-temporary machine or computer-readable medium in any combination. Instructions stored in the memory 24 may include program instructions or computer program code that, when executed by the processor 22, enable the device 20 to perform tasks such as those described herein.

[0069] In certain exemplary embodiments, the apparatus 20 may further include, or be coupled (internally or externally), a drive or port configured to accept and read an external computer-readable storage medium, such as an optical disc, a USB drive, a flash® drive, or any other storage medium. For example, the external computer-readable storage medium may store a computer program or software for execution by the processor 22 and / or the apparatus 20 to perform the methods and embodiments shown in Figures 1-3.

[0070] In certain exemplary embodiments, the device 20 may also include, or be coupled to, one or more antennas 25 for sending and receiving signals and / or data to and from the device 20. The device 20 may further include, or be coupled to, a transceiver 28 configured to send and receive information. The transceiver 28 may include, for example, a plurality of radio interfaces that can be coupled to the antennas (one or more) 25. The radio interfaces may support a plurality of radio access technologies, including one or more of the following: GSM, NB-IoT, LTE, 5G, WLAN, Bluetooth®, BT-LE, NFC, Radio Frequency Identifier (RFID), Ultra-Wideband (UWB), MulteFire, etc. The radio interfaces may include components such as filters, converters (e.g., digital-to-analog converters), mappers, and fast Fourier transform (FFT) modules that can generate symbols for transmission over one or more downlinks and receive symbols (e.g., via UL).

[0071] Thus, the transceiver 28 may be configured to modulate information into a carrier waveform for transmission by the antenna 25 and to demodulate the information received via the antenna 25 for further processing by other elements of the device 20. In other exemplary embodiments, the transceiver 18 may directly transmit or receive signals or data. Furthermore, or alternatively, in some examples of the exemplary embodiments, the device 20 may include input and / or output devices (I / O devices).

[0072] In an exemplary embodiment, memory 24 may store software modules that provide functionality when executed by processor 22. These modules may include, for example, an operating system that provides operating system functionality to device 20. Memory may also store one or more functional modules, such as applications or programs, that provide additional functionality to device 20. The components of device 20 may be implemented in hardware or as any suitable combination of hardware and software.

[0073] In some exemplary embodiments, the processor 22 and memory 24 may be included in or form part of a processing circuit or control circuit. Furthermore, in some exemplary embodiments, the transceiver 28 may be included in or form part of a transceiver circuit.

[0074] As used herein, the term “circuit” may refer to a hardware-only circuit implementation (e.g., an analog circuit and / or a digital circuit), a combination of a hardware circuit and software, a combination of an analog and / or digital hardware circuit and software / firmware, any part of a hardware processor having software (including a digital signal processor) that works together to cause a device (e.g., devices 10 and 20) to perform various functions, and / or a hardware circuit and / or processor, or part thereof, that uses software for operation but may not have software if it is not necessary for operation. As a further example, the term “circuit” in this embodiment may also cover a hardware circuit or processor (or more processors), or a part of a hardware circuit or processor, and the accompanying software and / or firmware implementation. The term “circuit” may also refer to a baseband integrated circuit in, for example, a server, a cellular network node or device, or other computing or network device.

[0075] For example, in one exemplary embodiment, the device 20 can be controlled by memory 24 and processor 22 to set group priorities related to user device activity, including multiple network subscriptions, gap priorities for gaps associated with the device, group priorities for the device, and group priorities for the network. The device 20 can also be controlled by memory 24 and processor 22 to set user devices that have conditions for modifying gaps associated with the device, group priorities, and gap priorities for gaps associated with the device or gap priorities for gaps associated with the network. The device 20 can further be controlled by memory 14 and processor 22 to receive requests from user devices for gaps related to network activity. Furthermore, the device 20 can be controlled by memory 14 and processor 22 to set user devices in gaps related to network activity.

[0076] In some exemplary embodiments, the apparatus (e.g., apparatus 10 and / or apparatus 20) may include means for performing any of the methods, processes, or modifications discussed in this embodiment. Examples of means may include one or more processors, memory, controllers, transmitters, receivers, and / or computer program code for performing the operation.

[0077] Certain exemplary embodiments may relate to an apparatus that includes means for performing any of the methods described herein, for example, means for receiving from a first network the setting of group priorities for the first network and group priorities for the second network, the gap priorities of gaps associated with the first network, and conditions under which the apparatus can modify the gap priorities of gaps associated with the first network relative to the gap priorities of gaps associated with the second network. The apparatus may also include means for requesting the first network for gaps associated with activity in the second network. The apparatus may further include means for monitoring the status received from the first network. Furthermore, the apparatus may include means for modifying the gap priorities of gaps associated with first network elements or gap priorities of gaps associated with the second network in response to monitoring.

[0078] Certain exemplary embodiments may also include a device that includes means for setting group priorities related to user device activity, gap priorities for device-related gaps, device group priorities, and network group priorities, including multiple network subscriptions. The device may also include means for configuring user devices with conditions that modify device-related gaps, group priorities, and gap priorities for device-related gaps or network-related gaps. The device may further include means for receiving requests for network-related gaps from user devices. Furthermore, the device may include means for configuring user devices in network-related gaps.

[0079] The exemplary embodiments described herein offer several technical improvements, enhancements, and / or advantages. For example, in some exemplary embodiments, it may be possible to define means for handling the prioritization of MUSIM gaps when they overlap with NW-A gaps or when the MUSIM gap requires an interruption on NW-A while the radio link and / or traffic are critical. Certain exemplary embodiments also provide definitions of priorities corresponding to each step, as well as groups for the RRC configuration. Certain exemplary embodiments may further add to the RRC configuration a set of conditions for dynamic changes in prioritization, and corresponding rules defining, for example, steps, limits, and durations. In other exemplary embodiments, means for adding prioritization to MUSIM gap requests may be added to the UAI, and means for notifying changes in prioritization may be added to the UAI.

[0080] A computer program product may include one or more computer executable components configured to perform exemplary embodiments when the program is executed. These computer executable components may be at least one piece of software code or a portion thereof. Changes and configurations necessary to implement the functionality of a particular exemplary embodiment may be performed as routines, or as additional or updated software routines. Software routines may be downloaded to the device.

[0081] For example, software or computer program code or any part thereof may be in source code format, object code format, or some intermediate format, and may be stored in some carrier, distribution medium, or computer-readable medium. This medium may be any entity or device capable of carrying the program. Such carriers include, for example, recording media, computer memory, read-only memory, optoelectric and / or electrical carrier signals, telecommunication signals, and software distribution packages. Depending on the processing power required, a computer program may run on a single electronic digital computer or it may be distributed across multiple computers. The computer-readable medium or computer-readable storage medium may be a non-temporary medium.

[0082] In other exemplary embodiments, functionality may be performed by hardware or circuitry included in the device (e.g., device 10 or device 20), for example, through the use of application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), programmable gate arrays (PGAs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), or any other combination of hardware and software. In yet another exemplary embodiment, functionality may be implemented as signals, which are intangible means that can be transmitted by electromagnetic signals downloaded from the Internet or other networks.

[0083] According to certain exemplary embodiments, a device such as a node, a device, or a corresponding component may be configured as a microprocessor such as a circuit, a computer, or a single-chip computer element, or as a chipset, comprising at least memory for providing storage capacity used for arithmetic processing and an arithmetic processor for performing arithmetic processing.

[0084] Those skilled in the art will readily understand that the above-described disclosure may be implemented using procedures in a different order and / or hardware elements in a different configuration than those disclosed. Therefore, although the disclosure has been described based on these exemplary embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that certain modifications, variations, and alternative configurations are evident, while remaining within the spirit and scope of the exemplary embodiments. While the above embodiments are also referred to as 5G NR and LTE technologies, they may also be applicable to any other current or future 3GPP® technologies, such as LTE-advanced and / or fourth-generation (4G) technologies.

[0085] Part of the glossary 3GPP (Registered Trademark) Third Generation Partnership Project 5G (5th generation) 5GCN 5G Core Network 5GS 5G system BFD Beam Fault Detection BM Beam Management BS base station CSS Common Search Space DCI Downlink Control Information DL Downlink DSDA Dual SIM Dual Standby DSDS Dual SIM Dual Active eNB Enhanced Node B E-UTRAN: The evolved UTRAN FPS (frames per second) gNB 5G or Next Generation Node B IMSI (International Mobile Phone Subscriber Identification Number) InS Sync LTE Long-Term Evolution MG measurement gap MNO (Mobile Network Operator) MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) MUSIM (Multiple USIMs) NR new radio NW Network RLF Wireless Link Failure RLM Wireless Link Monitoring RNAURAN-based notification area updates RRC (Radio Resource Control) OoS out of sync PO Paging Opportunities RRM Wireless Resource Management SIB System Information Block TAU Tracking Area Update UAI UE support information UE User Equipment UL Uplink USIM Universal Subscriber ID Module

Claims

1. It is a device, At least one processor, At least one memory containing computer program code, Equipped with, The at least one memory and the computer program code are provided to the device by the at least one processor, Receiving from the first network the group priority settings for the first network and the second network, the gap priority settings for the gaps associated with the first network, and the conditions under which the device can modify the gap priority settings for the gaps associated with the first network relative to the gap priority settings for the gaps associated with the second network. Requesting the first network to fill gaps related to the activity of the second network, Monitoring the conditions received from the first network, In response to the monitoring, modify the gap priority of the gap related to the first network, or the gap priority of the gap related to the second network. A device configured to perform a certain action.

2. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the requirements include the group priority and the gap priority of the gap relating to the second network.

3. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the group priority of the second network and the gap priority of the gap associated with the second network are predefined or received from the first network by the settings.

4. The aforementioned conditions are, Whether the device has reached or is nearing the arrival of a wireless resource management measurement report event, Whether the device has detected or predicted a wireless link failure, Whether the device has detected or predicted a beam interference condition, Whether the device has high mobility or is located at the cell edge, Whether the device is close to the cell center or has low mobility, The apparatus according to claim 1, comprising at least one of the following.

5. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the decision on the operation for the first network or the second network when the operations overlap in time is based on the gap priority and group priority of the gaps related to the first network and the gap priority and group priority of the gaps related to the second network.

6. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein if the gap priority of the gap related to the first network and the gap priority of the gap related to the second network have equal values, the group priority of the first network and the group priority of the second network are applied.

7. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein modifying the gap priority or group priority of the gaps related to the first network includes increasing or decreasing the gap priority or group priority of the gaps related to the first network or the first network based on the conditions.

8. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the settings include information and rules regarding how the modification of the gap priority of the gaps related to the first network or the gap priority of the gaps related to the second network should be carried out.

9. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the settings include information and rules regarding whether the modification of the gap priority of the gaps related to the first network is temporary or permanent.

10. The at least one memory and the computer program code are provided to the device by the at least one processor, To transmit a first message containing user equipment support information to the first network, Further configured to perform, The first message, which includes user equipment support information, includes information regarding the update of the group priority or gap priority of the gap related to the first network, The apparatus according to claim 1.

11. The at least one memory and the computer program code are provided to the device by the at least one processor, To transmit a second message containing user equipment support information to the first network, Further configured to perform, The second message, which includes user equipment support information, includes information regarding the update of the gap priority of the gap related to the second network, The apparatus according to claim 1.

12. It is a device, At least one processor, At least one memory containing computer program code, Equipped with, The at least one memory and the computer program code are provided to the device by the at least one processor, Setting group priorities related to user device activity, including multiple network subscriptions, gap priorities for gaps associated with the device, group priorities for the device, and group priorities for the network, The user equipment is configured with conditions that change the gap associated with the device, the group priority, and the gap priority of the gap associated with the device or the gap priority of the network. Receiving a gap request related to network activity from the user device, The user equipment is configured in a gap related to the network activity, A device configured to perform a certain action.

13. The apparatus according to claim 12, wherein the requirements include a group priority related to the network and a gap priority for the gap.

14. The aforementioned conditions are, Whether the user device has reached or is nearing the arrival of a wireless resource management measurement report event, Whether the user device detected or predicted a wireless link failure, Whether the user equipment detected or predicted a beam interference condition, Whether the user device has high mobility or is located at the cell edge, Whether the user equipment is close to the cell center or has low mobility, The apparatus according to claim 12, comprising at least one of the following.

15. The at least one memory and the computer program code are provided to the device by the at least one processor, Setting rules regarding how the gap priority of the gaps related to the device, or the gap priority of the gaps related to the network, is changed for each condition. The apparatus according to claim 12, further configured to perform the following:

16. The at least one memory and the computer program code are provided to the device by the at least one processor, Receiving a first message from the user device that includes user device support information including information regarding the update of the group priority or gap priority of the gap related to the device, or the group priority or gap priority of the gap related to the network, The apparatus according to claim 12, further configured to perform the following:

17. The at least one memory and the computer program code are provided to the device by the at least one processor, Receiving a second message from the user device, which includes user device support information including information regarding updating the gap priority of the gap related to the network, The apparatus according to claim 12, further configured to perform the following:

18. Receiving from the first network the group priority settings for the first network and the second network, the gap priority settings for the gaps associated with the first network, and the conditions under which user equipment can change the gap priority settings for the gaps associated with the first network relative to the gap priority settings for the gaps associated with the second network. Requesting the first network to fill gaps related to the activity of the second network, Monitoring the conditions received from the first network, In response to the monitoring, modify the gap priority of the gap related to the first network, or the gap priority of the gap related to the second network. Methods that include...

19. The method of claim 18, wherein the requirement includes the group priority and the gap priority of the gap relating to the second network.

20. The method according to claim 18, wherein the group priority of the second network and the gap priority of the gap associated with the second network are predefined or received by the setting from the first network.

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