Method and device (embodiments) for measuring positioning using global navigation satellite system (GNSS)

Abstract

FIELD: navigation.SUBSTANCE: invention relates to measuring means for positioning using a global navigation satellite system (GNSS). Configuration information sent by a network device is received. A measurement for positioning is performed according to the configuration information, wherein the configuration information is configured to issue an instruction to the terminal to perform a periodic measurement for positioning. The measurement configuration comprises periodic information of the terminal for performing the measurement for positioning and first information, wherein the first information is configured to determine a time domain interval in which the terminal performs the measurement for positioning. At the stage in which a measurement is performed for positioning according to the configuration information, a measurement is performed for positioning within a time domain interval according to the periodic information, wherein the configuration information comprises one or more measurement configurations. First indication information sent by the network device is received, wherein the first indication information is configured to indicate a measurement configuration, from one or more measurement configurations, for use by the terminal in performing a measurement for positioning.EFFECT: timely reception of location information based on measurement results for GNSS.14 cl, 15 dwg

Description

[0001] FIELD OF TECHNOLOGY

[0002] The disclosed invention relates to the field of communication technologies, in particular to a method and device for measuring positioning using a global navigation satellite system (GNSS).

[0003] BACKGROUND TO THE INVENTION

[0004] Long data transmission times in satellite communication scenarios are due to the long signal transmission distance. In the case of transmission with uplink / downlink interaction, a parameter is introduced to compensate for the transmission delay. To ensure uplink synchronization compensation, the terminal must obtain its location information.

[0005] Current solutions allow the terminal to enter an idle state while receiving information from the global navigation satellite system (GNSS). When supporting a service with a long transmission time, the GNSS information may become outdated, and the terminal must re-acquire the information. A network device can trigger the terminal to perform GNSS measurements by issuing a command to re-acquire GNSS information. However, the terminal may fail to receive this triggering instruction, resulting in delayed receipt of GNSS information.

[0006] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0007] In one embodiment of the first aspect of the disclosed invention, a method for positioning measurement using a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) performed by a terminal is proposed. The method includes the steps of: receiving configuration information sent by a network device, wherein the configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a periodic positioning measurement and / or a non-periodic positioning measurement; and performing a positioning measurement according to the configuration information.

[0008] In one embodiment of the second aspect of the disclosed invention, a method for measuring for positioning using GNSS, performed by a network device, is proposed. The method includes the steps of: sending configuration information to a terminal, wherein the configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a periodic measurement for positioning and / or a non-periodic measurement for positioning.

[0009] In one embodiment of the third aspect of the disclosed invention, a device for measuring position using GNSS is proposed. The device comprises: a transmitting and receiving unit configured to receive configuration information sent by a network device, wherein the configuration information is configured to instruct the device to perform a periodic measurement for positioning and / or a non-periodic measurement for positioning; and a processing unit configured to perform a measurement for positioning according to the configuration information.

[0010] In one embodiment of the fourth aspect of the disclosed invention, a device for measuring position using GNSS is proposed. The device comprises: a transmitting and receiving unit configured to send configuration information to a terminal, wherein the configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a periodic measurement for positioning and / or a non-periodic measurement for positioning.

[0011] In one embodiment of the fifth aspect of the disclosed invention, a communications device is provided. The communications device comprises a processor and a memory device, wherein the memory device contains a stored computer program, the execution of which by the processor results in the device implementing the method according to the embodiment of the first aspect.

[0012] In one embodiment of the sixth aspect of the disclosed invention, a communications device is proposed. The communications device comprises a processor and a memory device, wherein the memory device contains a computer program stored therein, the execution of which by the processor results in the device implementing the method according to the embodiment of the second aspect.

[0013] In one embodiment of the seventh aspect of the disclosed invention, a communications device is proposed. The communications device comprises a processor and an interface circuit; wherein the interface circuit is configured to receive code instructions and transmit code instruction data to the processor; wherein the processor is configured to execute the code instruction data to implement the method according to the embodiment of the first aspect.

[0014] In one embodiment of the eighth aspect of the disclosed invention, a communications device is proposed. The communications device comprises a processor and an interface circuit; wherein the interface circuit is configured to receive code instructions and transmit code instruction data to the processor; wherein the processor is configured to execute the code instruction data to implement the method according to the embodiment of the second aspect.

[0015] In one embodiment of the ninth aspect of the disclosed invention, a computer-readable storage medium is provided. The computer-readable storage medium is configured to store instructions therein, wherein the execution of these instructions enables the method according to the embodiment of the first aspect to be implemented.

[0016] In one embodiment of the tenth aspect of the disclosed invention, a computer-readable storage medium is provided. The computer-readable storage medium is capable of storing instructions therein, wherein the execution of these instructions enables the method according to the embodiment of the second aspect to be implemented.

[0017] In one embodiment of the eleventh aspect of the disclosed invention, a computer program is proposed, by running which the computer performs the method according to the embodiment of the first aspect.

[0018] In one embodiment of the twelfth aspect of the disclosed invention, a computer program is proposed, by running which the computer performs the method according to the embodiment of the second aspect.

[0019] Embodiments of the disclosed invention provide a method and device for positioning using GNSS. Configuration information sent by a network device is received, wherein the configuration information is configured to instruct a terminal to perform a periodic positioning measurement and / or a non-periodic positioning measurement. The positioning measurement is performed according to the configuration information. Thus, the terminal can properly perform a GNSS measurement according to the configuration information and, as a result, timely and efficiently obtain positioning information based on the GNSS measurement. Furthermore, uplink synchronization compensation information can be obtained with higher accuracy, thereby avoiding mutual interference in uplink transmissions from different terminals.

[0020] Certain additional aspects and advantages of the disclosed invention will be set forth in the following description, while others will become apparent from it or will be discovered by putting the proposed invention into practice.

[0021] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0022] In order to more clearly explain the technical solutions of the embodiments of the disclosed invention or the prior art, the figures described in the embodiments of the disclosed invention or provided by the prior art will be briefly presented below.

[0023] FIG. 1a is a diagram illustrating the architecture of a communication system according to one embodiment of the disclosed invention.

[0024] FIG. 1b is a schematic diagram illustrating how time-coordinated transmission occurs on the uplink and downlink at the network device side.

[0025] FIG. 1c is a schematic diagram illustrating how non-time-coordinated uplink and downlink transmission occurs on the network device side.

[0026] FIG. 2 - a flow chart of a measurement method for positioning using a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) according to embodiments of the disclosed invention.

[0027] FIG. 3 - a flow chart of a measurement method for positioning using GNSS according to embodiments of the disclosed invention.

[0028] FIG. 4 - a schematic diagram of a measurement method for positioning using GNSS according to embodiments of the disclosed invention.

[0029] FIG. 5 - a flow chart of a measurement method for positioning using GNSS according to embodiments of the disclosed invention.

[0030] FIG. 6 - a flow chart of a measurement method for positioning using GNSS according to embodiments of the disclosed invention.

[0031] FIG. 7 - a flow chart of a measurement method for positioning using GNSS according to embodiments of the disclosed invention.

[0032] FIG. 8 - a flow chart of a measurement method for positioning using GNSS according to embodiments of the disclosed invention.

[0033] FIG. 9 - a flow chart of a measurement method for positioning using GNSS according to embodiments of the disclosed invention.

[0034] FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating a measuring device for positioning using GNSS according to embodiments of the disclosed invention.

[0035] FIG. 11 is a block diagram illustrating a measuring device for positioning using GNSS according to embodiments of the disclosed invention.

[0036] FIG. 12 is a block diagram illustrating a measuring device for positioning using GNSS according to embodiments of the disclosed invention.

[0037] FIG. 13 - a block diagram illustrating a microcircuit according to embodiments of the disclosed invention.

[0038] IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INVENTION

[0039] Next, illustrative embodiments will be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying figures. Throughout the following description, reference is made to the accompanying figures, with the same reference numbers in different figures designating identical or similar elements unless otherwise indicated. The embodiments set forth in the following description of illustrative embodiments do not reflect all embodiments corresponding to the embodiments of the disclosed invention. Instead, they are merely examples of devices and methods corresponding to certain aspects of the embodiments of the disclosed invention, as set forth in the appended claims.

[0040] The terms used in the embodiments of the disclosed invention are intended solely to describe particular embodiments of the disclosed invention, but are not intended to limit them. The singular forms "a / an" and "the" in the embodiments of the disclosed invention and the appended claims also imply plural meanings, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. It should also be understood that the expression "and / or" in this document means and implies any possible combinations of one or more of the listed objects linked thereto.

[0041] It should be understood that such features as "first," "second," "third," etc., which may be used in embodiments of the disclosed invention when describing parameters of various types, do not limit these parameters. These features serve solely to distinguish parameters of the same type from each other. For example, without departing from the scope of the embodiments of the disclosed invention, a "first parameter" may also be referred to as a "second parameter," just as a "second parameter" may be referred to as a "first parameter." Depending on the context, the word "if" or the expression "in the event" in this document may mean "when," "upon," or "if it is determined that...."

[0042] Next, embodiments will be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying figures, in which, from beginning to end, identical or similar symbols designate identical or similar elements. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying figures are illustrative in nature and are intended to clarify the disclosed invention, but should not be construed as limiting the same.

[0043] In order to provide a clearer understanding of the measurement method for positioning using a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) according to embodiments of the disclosed invention, a communication system in which embodiments of the disclosed invention can be used is described below.

[0044] Let us turn to FIG. 1a, a diagram illustrating the architecture of a communication system according to one embodiment of the disclosed invention. The communication system may include, among other things, one network device and one terminal. The number and type of devices are shown in FIG. 1a solely for example and do not limit the embodiments of the disclosed invention, while in practice the system may include at least two network devices and at least two terminals. For example, the communication system in FIG. 1a may include one network device 101 and one terminal 102.

[0045] It should be noted that the technical solution according to the embodiments of the disclosed invention can find application in various communication systems, for example, in the Long Term Evolution (LTE) communication system, in the 5th generation mobile communication system (5G system), in the 5G New Radio (NR system) or other new mobile communication systems in the future.

[0046] The network device 101 in the embodiments of the disclosed invention is an entity on the network side for transmitting or receiving a signal. For example, the network device 101 may be an evolved NodeB (eNB), a transmission reception point (TRP), a next-generation NodeB (gNB) in the NR system, a base station in other mobile communication systems in the future, or an access node in a WiFi standard system (Wireless Fidelity system). The technology and type of the network device in the embodiments of the disclosed invention are not limited to any particular cases. The network device according to the embodiments of the disclosed invention may be formed by a central unit (CU) and a distributed unit (DU). The CU may also be referred to as a "control unit".The use of a CU-DU structure allows the protocol layer of a network device, in particular a base station, to be split so that some protocol layer functions are managed centrally in the CU, while some or all other protocol layer functions are distributed across the DU, with the CU centrally managing the DU.

[0047] The terminal 102 in the embodiments of the disclosed invention is an object on the subscriber side for receiving or transmitting a signal, in particular, a mobile phone. The terminal may be called a "terminal", "subscriber unit" (SU), "mobile station" (MS), "mobile terminal" (MT), etc. The terminal may be a vehicle with a communication function, a smart vehicle, a mobile phone, a wearable device, a tablet computer (tablet), a computer with wireless transmission / reception functions, a virtual reality (VR) terminal, an augmented reality (AR) terminal, a wireless terminal in an industrial control system, a wireless terminal in an automatic driving system, a wireless terminal in a remote surgery system, a wireless terminal in an intelligent power grid, a wireless terminal in a transport security system, a wireless terminal in a smart home system, etc.The technology and type of device used in the terminal according to the embodiments of the disclosed invention are not limited to any particular cases.

[0048] With the continuous development of wireless communication technologies, satellite communication is recognized as one of the most important aspects in the evolution of advanced communication systems. When communication is carried out via satellite, the long transmission distance between the transmitter and the receiver causes a significant delay in data transmission. The ongoing standardization discussions have resulted in the introduction of a parameter including a Koffset value to compensate for the transmission delay in the case of uplink-downlink interaction. Let us consider FIG. 1b and FIG. 1c, of which FIG. 1b is a schematic diagram illustrating how time-coordinated transmission occurs on the uplink and downlink at the network device side, and FIG. 1c is a schematic diagram illustrating how time-uncoordinated transmission occurs on the uplink and downlink at the network device side.

[0049] The terminal can compensate for transmission delay using ephemeris information and timing advance (TA) information. The ephemeris information and timing advance (TA) information are reported to the terminal via system information.

[0050] Long data transmission times in satellite communications are due to the long signal transmission distance. In the case of uplink / downlink transmission, a parameter is introduced to compensate for the transmission delay. To ensure uplink synchronization compensation, the terminal must obtain its location information.

[0051] Current solutions allow the terminal to enter an idle state while receiving information from the global navigation satellite system (GNSS). When supporting a service with a long transmission time, the GNSS information may become outdated, and the terminal must re-acquire the information. A network device can trigger the terminal to perform GNSS measurements by issuing a command to re-acquire GNSS information. However, the terminal may fail to receive this triggering instruction, resulting in delayed receipt of GNSS information.

[0052] It should be understood that the communication system is described in embodiments of the disclosed invention to more clearly explain the technical solutions of the embodiments of the disclosed invention, without limiting the technical solutions proposed in the embodiments of the disclosed invention. Those skilled in the art will understand that, as the system architecture evolves and new service scenarios emerge, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the disclosed invention will also find application to solving similar technical problems.

[0053] Hereinafter, the proposed measurement method and device for positioning using GNSS will be described together with the accompanying drawings.

[0054] Referring to FIG. 2, a flow chart of a measurement method for positioning using GNSS according to one embodiment of the disclosed invention. It should be noted that the measurement method for positioning using GNSS according to embodiments of the disclosed invention is performed by a terminal. The method can be performed alone or in conjunction with any other embodiments of the disclosed invention. As can be seen in FIG. 2, the method may include the following steps.

[0055] At step 201, configuration information sent by a network device is received, wherein the configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a periodic measurement for positioning and / or a non-periodic measurement for positioning.

[0056] In one embodiment of the disclosed invention, a terminal may receive configuration information sent by a network device. The configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform periodic positioning measurements and / or non-periodic positioning measurements.

[0057] In some implementation cases, the configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a periodic measurement for positioning. The configuration information may include a periodic measurement configuration for use by the terminal when performing the periodic measurement for positioning. The measurement configuration may include periodic terminal information for performing the measurement for positioning and first information. The first information is configured to determine a time domain interval in which the terminal performs the measurement for positioning. The terminal can perform the periodic measurement for positioning according to the periodic measurement configuration. That is, the terminal can perform the measurement for positioning within the time domain interval determined by the first information, according to the periodic information in the measurement configuration.

[0058] In one embodiment, the first information may indicate a time domain interval in various forms. For example, the first information may directly indicate the start location and end location of the time domain interval, or indicate the start location and duration of the time domain interval, or indicate the end location and duration of the time domain interval, which is not limited in the embodiments of the disclosed invention.

[0059] In one embodiment, the configuration information may further include one or more periodic measurement configurations. The terminal may receive first indication information sent by the network device. The first indication information is configured to indicate a measurement configuration, from one or more measurement configurations, to be used by the terminal when performing positioning measurements.

[0060] In one embodiment, if the configuration information includes one or more periodic measurement configurations, then when the terminal performs positioning measurement using the first measurement configuration, the terminal may further receive a trigger indication sent by the network device. The trigger indication is configured to instruct the terminal to replace the periodic measurement configuration information. Upon receiving the trigger indication, the terminal may perform positioning measurement according to the second measurement configuration in accordance with the instruction of the trigger indication.

[0061] In one embodiment, after receiving configuration information and performing periodic positioning measurement, the terminal may further receive updated configuration information sent by the network device. The updated configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform non-periodic positioning measurement. After receiving the updated configuration information, the terminal may stop performing periodic positioning measurement and wait for the receipt of second indication information sent by the network device to perform non-periodic positioning measurement.

[0062] In some implementations, the configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a non-periodic positioning measurement. The terminal may receive a second indication information sent by the network device. The second indication information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform the positioning measurement. That is, the terminal performs the positioning measurement initiated by the second indication information sent by the network device.

[0063] In one embodiment, the second indication information is further configured to indicate a time domain interval in which the terminal performs the positioning measurement.

[0064] In one embodiment, the configuration information is further configured to determine a time domain interval in which the terminal performs a measurement for positioning.

[0065] In one embodiment, the second indication information or configuration information may indicate a time domain interval in various forms. For example, the second indication information or configuration information may directly indicate the start location and end location of the time domain interval, or indicate the start location and duration of the time domain interval, or indicate the end location and duration of the time domain interval, which is not limited in the embodiments of the disclosed invention.

[0066] In one embodiment, after receiving configuration information and performing a non-periodic positioning measurement, the terminal may further receive updated configuration information sent by the network device. The updated configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a periodic positioning measurement. After receiving the updated configuration information, the terminal may stop performing a non-periodic positioning measurement and perform a periodic positioning measurement according to the updated configuration information.

[0067] In some implementations, the configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform periodic positioning measurements and non-periodic positioning measurements. The terminal may start performing periodic positioning measurements and non-periodic positioning measurements according to the configuration information. Upon receiving the third indication information sent by the network device, the terminal stops performing periodic positioning measurements, stops performing non-periodic positioning measurements, or stops performing both periodic positioning measurements and non-periodic positioning measurements.

[0068] In step 202, a measurement is performed to determine the location according to the configuration information.

[0069] In one embodiment of the disclosed invention, the terminal may perform a periodic measurement for positioning or a non-periodic measurement for positioning according to the received configuration information.

[0070] According to embodiments of the disclosed invention, the measurement for positioning may be a measurement for GNSS.

[0071] Thus, configuration information sent by a network device is received, wherein the configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform periodic positioning measurement and / or non-periodic positioning measurement. The positioning measurement is performed according to the configuration information. Thus, the terminal can properly perform GNSS measurement according to the configuration information and, as a result, timely and efficiently obtain positioning information based on the GNSS measurement. In addition, uplink synchronization compensation information can be obtained with higher accuracy, thereby avoiding mutual interference in uplink transmissions from different terminals.

[0072] FIG. 3 is a flow chart of a measurement method for positioning using GNSS according to one embodiment of the disclosed invention. It should be noted that the measurement method for positioning using GNSS according to embodiments of the disclosed invention is performed by a terminal. The method can be performed alone or in conjunction with any other embodiments of the disclosed invention. As can be seen in FIG. 3, the method may include the following steps.

[0073] At step 301, configuration information sent by a network device is received, wherein the configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a periodic measurement for positioning, wherein the measurement configuration includes a periodic measurement configuration for use by the terminal in performing a measurement for positioning.

[0074] In one embodiment of the disclosed invention, a terminal may receive configuration information sent by a network device. The configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform periodic positioning measurements.

[0075] The configuration information may include a periodic measurement configuration for use by the terminal when performing periodic positioning measurements. The measurement configuration may include periodic information of the terminal for performing positioning measurements and first information. The first information is configured to determine a time domain interval in which the terminal performs positioning measurements. The terminal can perform positioning measurements according to the periodic measurement configuration, that is, perform positioning measurements within a time domain interval determined by the first information, according to the periodic information in the measurement configuration.

[0076] In one embodiment, the first information may indicate a time domain interval in various forms. For example, the first information may directly indicate the start location and end location of the time domain interval, or indicate the start location and duration of the time domain interval, or indicate the end location and duration of the time domain interval, which is not limited in the embodiments of the disclosed invention.

[0077] In one embodiment, the configuration information may further include one or more periodic measurement configurations. The terminal may receive first indication information sent by the network device. The first indication information is configured to indicate a measurement configuration, from one or more measurement configurations, to be used by the terminal when performing positioning measurements.

[0078] As an example, as shown in the following table, the configuration information may include periodic measurement configuration 1, periodic measurement configuration 2, periodic measurement configuration 3, and periodic measurement configuration 4. The first indication information may be one of "00," "01," "10," or "11." For example, the first indication information "00" is configured to instruct the terminal to perform positioning measurement using periodic measurement configuration 1, the first indication information "01" is configured to instruct the terminal to perform positioning measurement using periodic measurement configuration 2, and so on.

[0079] index information configuration information 00 Configuration 1 of periodic measurement 01 Configuration 2 of periodic measurement 10 Configuration 3 of periodic measurement 11 Configuration 4 of periodic measurement

[0080] In one embodiment, the first indication information may be contained in downlink control information (DCI). For example, the first indication information may be contained in a predetermined or configurable information field within the DCI.

[0081] In one embodiment, if the configuration information includes one or more periodic measurement configurations, then when the terminal performs a measurement for positioning using the first measurement configuration, the terminal may further receive a trigger indication sent by the network device. The trigger indication is configured to instruct the terminal to replace the periodic measurement configuration information. Upon receiving the trigger indication, the terminal may perform a measurement for positioning according to the second measurement configuration in accordance with the instruction of the trigger indication. As an example, as can be seen in FIG. 4, the terminal may perform a periodic measurement for positioning according to periodic measurement configuration 1. Upon receiving the trigger indication, the terminal may perform a periodic measurement for positioning according to periodic measurement configuration 2 indicated by the trigger indication.

[0082] In some implementation cases, after receiving configuration information and performing periodic positioning measurements, the terminal may additionally receive updated configuration information sent by the network device. The updated configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform non-periodic positioning measurements. After receiving the updated configuration information, the terminal may stop performing periodic positioning measurements and perform non-periodic positioning measurements, or perform both periodic positioning measurements and non-periodic positioning measurements.

[0083] In some implementations, the terminal may perform non-periodic positioning measurements according to the protocol agreement before receiving configuration information. After receiving the configuration information, the terminal performs periodic positioning measurements as specified in the configuration information.

[0084] In step 302, periodic measurement is performed for positioning according to the periodic measurement configuration.

[0085] The measurement configuration may include periodic information of a terminal for performing positioning measurements and first information. The first information is configured to determine a time domain interval in which the terminal performs positioning measurements. The terminal can perform periodic positioning measurements according to the periodic measurement configuration, that is, perform positioning measurements within a time domain interval determined by the first information, according to the periodic information in the measurement configuration.

[0086] In one embodiment of the disclosed invention, the terminal device may perform, according to the periodic measurement configuration, a periodic measurement for positioning within a time domain interval determined according to the first information in the measurement configuration, based on the periodic information in the measurement configuration.

[0087] Thus, configuration information sent by a network device is received, wherein the configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a periodic positioning measurement, wherein the measurement configuration includes a periodic measurement configuration for use by the terminal when performing the positioning measurement. The periodic positioning measurement is performed according to the periodic measurement configuration. Thus, the terminal can properly perform GNSS measurement according to the configuration information and, as a result, timely and efficiently obtain positioning information based on the GNSS measurement. In addition, uplink synchronization compensation information can be obtained with higher accuracy, thereby avoiding mutual interference in uplink transmissions from different terminals.

[0088] FIG. 5 is a flow chart of a measurement method for positioning using GNSS according to one embodiment of the disclosed invention. It should be noted that the measurement method for positioning using GNSS according to embodiments of the disclosed invention is performed by a terminal. The method can be performed alone or in conjunction with any other embodiments of the disclosed invention. As can be seen in FIG. 5, the method may include the following steps.

[0089] At step 501, configuration information sent by a network device is received, wherein the configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a periodic measurement for positioning, wherein the measurement configuration includes a periodic measurement configuration for use by the terminal when performing a measurement for positioning.

[0090] In step 502, periodic measurement is performed for positioning according to the periodic measurement configuration.

[0091] In one embodiment of the disclosed invention, step 501 and step 502 may be implemented in any way according to the embodiments of the disclosed invention, and this implementation is not limited in the embodiments of the disclosed invention and will not be described in detail herein.

[0092] In step 503, updated configuration information sent by the network device is received, wherein the updated configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a non-periodic measurement for positioning.

[0093] In one embodiment of the disclosed invention, an end device may receive updated configuration information sent by a network device. The updated configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a non-periodic positioning measurement.

[0094] In other words, in one embodiment of the disclosed invention, the end device may receive updated configuration information sent by the network device to switch to another mode (periodic or non-periodic) to perform a measurement for positioning.

[0095] At step 504, the periodic measurement for positioning is stopped.

[0096] In one embodiment of the disclosed invention, when performing a periodic positioning measurement, a terminal may receive updated configuration information sent by a network device configured to instruct it to perform a non-periodic positioning measurement. The terminal may terminate the periodic positioning measurement according to the updated configuration information. The terminal may perform a non-periodic positioning measurement or ensure that both the periodic positioning measurement and the non-periodic positioning measurement are performed according to the updated configuration information.

[0097] Thus, configuration information sent by a network device is received, wherein the configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a periodic measurement for positioning, wherein the measurement configuration includes a periodic measurement configuration for use by the terminal when performing the measurement for positioning. The periodic measurement for positioning is performed according to the periodic measurement configuration. Second configuration information sent by the network device is received, wherein the second configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a non-periodic measurement for positioning, and the periodic measurement for positioning is stopped. Thus, the terminal can properly perform the measurement for GNSS according to the configuration information and, as a result, timely and efficiently obtain position information based on the measurement for GNSS.In addition, the uplink synchronization compensation information can be obtained with higher accuracy, thereby avoiding mutual interference in uplink transmissions from different terminals.

[0098] FIG. 6 is a flow chart of a measurement method for positioning using GNSS according to one embodiment of the disclosed invention. It should be noted that the measurement method for positioning using GNSS according to embodiments of the disclosed invention is performed by a terminal. The method can be performed alone or in conjunction with any other embodiments of the disclosed invention. As can be seen in FIG. 6, the method may include the following steps.

[0099] In step 601, configuration information sent by the network device is received, wherein the configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a non-periodic measurement for positioning.

[0100] In one embodiment of the disclosed invention, a terminal may receive configuration information sent by a network device. The configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a non-periodic positioning measurement.

[0101] The terminal can perform positioning measurement by receiving the trigger signal of the second indication information sent by the network device.

[0102] In step 602, a second indication information sent by a network device is received, wherein the second indication information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a measurement for positioning.

[0103] In one embodiment of the disclosed invention, the terminal decides to perform a non-periodic positioning measurement according to received configuration information. The terminal may receive second indication information sent by the network device, wherein the second indication information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform the positioning measurement.

[0104] In some implementations, the second indication information is further configured to indicate a time domain interval in which the terminal performs the positioning measurement. The terminal may perform the positioning measurement within the time domain interval indicated by the second indication information.

[0105] In one embodiment, the second indication information may indicate a time domain interval in various forms. For example, the second indication information may directly indicate the start location and end location of the time domain interval, indicate the start location and duration of the time domain interval, or indicate the end location and duration of the time domain interval, which is not limited in the embodiments of the disclosed invention.

[0106] In one embodiment, the second indicator information may be contained in the DCI. For example, the information for defining the time domain interval may be contained in a predetermined or configurable information field within the DCI.

[0107] In some implementation cases, the configuration information is further configured to determine a time domain interval in which the terminal performs the positioning measurement. The second indicator information is configured to only trigger the terminal to perform the positioning measurement. For example, the second indicator information may be 1-bit information, in which "1" indicates that the terminal has triggered the positioning measurement, and "0" indicates that the terminal has not triggered the positioning measurement.

[0108] In one embodiment, the configuration information may indicate a time domain interval in various forms. For example, the configuration information may directly indicate the start location and end location of the time domain interval, indicate the start location and duration of the time domain interval, or indicate the end location and duration of the time domain interval, which is not limited in the embodiments of the disclosed invention.

[0109] In some implementation cases, the terminal may determine the time interval for performing the positioning measurement based on a protocol agreement or a predetermined method. For example, the protocol agreement may stipulate that the terminal performs the positioning measurement n slots after receiving the second indication information. The second indication information may be configured to only trigger the terminal to perform the positioning measurement.

[0110] In some implementation cases, after receiving configuration information and performing a non-periodic positioning measurement, the terminal may additionally receive updated configuration information sent by the network device. The updated configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a periodic positioning measurement. After receiving the updated configuration information, the terminal may terminate the non-periodic positioning measurement and perform a periodic positioning measurement according to the updated configuration information, or perform both the periodic positioning measurement and the non-periodic positioning measurement according to the updated configuration information.

[0111] In some implementations, before receiving configuration information, the terminal may perform periodic positioning measurements based on a protocol agreement. After receiving the configuration information, the terminal performs non-periodic positioning measurements as specified in the configuration information.

[0112] Thus, configuration information sent by a network device is received, wherein the configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a non-periodic positioning measurement. Second indication information sent by the network device is received, wherein the second indication information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform the positioning measurement. Thus, the terminal can properly perform the GNSS measurement according to the configuration information and, as a result, timely and efficiently obtain positioning information based on the GNSS measurement. In addition, uplink synchronization compensation information can be obtained with higher accuracy, thereby avoiding mutual interference in uplink transmissions from different terminals.

[0113] FIG. 7 is a flow chart of a measurement method for positioning using GNSS according to one embodiment of the disclosed invention. It should be noted that the measurement method for positioning using GNSS according to embodiments of the disclosed invention is performed by a terminal. The method can be performed alone or in conjunction with any other embodiments of the disclosed invention. As can be seen in FIG. 7, the method may include the following steps.

[0114] In step 701, configuration information sent by a network device is received, wherein the configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a non-periodic measurement for positioning.

[0115] In step 702, second indication information sent by the network device is received, wherein the second indication information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a measurement for positioning.

[0116] In one embodiment of the disclosed invention, step 701 and step 702 may be implemented in any way according to the embodiments of the disclosed invention, and this implementation is not limited in the embodiments of the disclosed invention and will not be described in detail herein.

[0117] In step 703, updated configuration information sent by the network device is received, wherein the updated configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a periodic measurement for positioning.

[0118] In one embodiment of the disclosed invention, an end device may receive updated configuration information sent by a network device. The updated configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a non-periodic positioning measurement.

[0119] In other words, in one embodiment of the disclosed invention, the end device may receive updated configuration information sent by the network device to switch to another mode (periodic or non-periodic) to perform a measurement for positioning.

[0120] In step 704, the non-periodic measurement for positioning is stopped.

[0121] In one embodiment of the disclosed invention, when performing a periodic measurement for positioning, the terminal may receive updated configuration information sent by a network device configured to issue an instruction to perform a non-periodic measurement for positioning, and may switch to another mode for performing a measurement for positioning and stop performing a non-periodic measurement for positioning according to the updated configuration information.

[0122] In step 705, periodic measurement is performed to determine the location according to the updated configuration information.

[0123] In one embodiment of the disclosed invention, the terminal may perform a periodic measurement for positioning according to the received updated configuration information.

[0124] The method for performing periodic measurement for positioning according to updated configuration information can be implemented in any way according to the embodiments of the disclosed invention, and this implementation is not limited in the embodiments of the disclosed invention and will not be described in detail herein.

[0125] In some embodiments, the terminal may provide for performing both the periodic measurement for positioning and the non-periodic measurement for positioning according to the updated configuration information.

[0126] Thus, configuration information sent by a network device is received, wherein the configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a non-periodic measurement for positioning. Second indication information sent by the network device is received, wherein the second indication information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a measurement for positioning. Updated configuration information sent by the network device is received, wherein the updated configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a periodic measurement for positioning. The non-periodic measurement for positioning is stopped and a periodic measurement for positioning is performed according to the updated configuration information.Thus, the terminal can properly perform GNSS measurements according to the configuration information and, as a result, obtain position information based on the GNSS measurements in a timely and efficient manner. Furthermore, uplink synchronization compensation information can be obtained with higher accuracy, thereby avoiding mutual interference during uplink transmissions from different terminals.

[0127] FIG. 8 is a flow chart of a measurement method for positioning using GNSS according to one embodiment of the disclosed invention. It should be noted that the measurement method for positioning using GNSS according to embodiments of the disclosed invention is performed by a terminal. The method can be performed alone or in conjunction with any other embodiments of the disclosed invention. As can be seen in FIG. 8, the method may include the following steps.

[0128] In step 801, configuration information sent by a network device is received, wherein the configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a periodic measurement for positioning and a non-periodic measurement for positioning.

[0129] In one embodiment of the disclosed invention, a terminal may receive configuration information sent by a network device. The configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform periodic positioning measurements and non-periodic positioning measurements.

[0130] The configuration information may include a periodic measurement configuration for use by the terminal when performing periodic positioning measurements. The measurement configuration may include periodic information of the terminal for performing positioning measurements and first information. The first information is configured to determine a time domain interval in which the terminal performs positioning measurements. The terminal can perform positioning measurements according to the periodic measurement configuration, that is, perform positioning measurements within a time domain interval determined by the first information, according to the periodic information in the measurement configuration.

[0131] In one embodiment, the first information may indicate a time domain interval in various forms. For example, the first information may directly indicate the start location and end location of the time domain interval, indicate the start location and duration of the time domain interval, or indicate the end location and duration of the time domain interval, which is not limited in the embodiments of the disclosed invention.

[0132] In one embodiment, the configuration information may further include one or more periodic measurement configurations. The terminal may receive first indication information sent by the network device. The first indication information is configured to indicate a measurement configuration, from one or more measurement configurations, to be used by the terminal when performing positioning measurements.

[0133] In one embodiment, the first indicator information may be contained in the DCI. For example, the first indicator information may be contained in a predetermined or configurable information field within the DCI.

[0134] In one embodiment, if the configuration information includes one or more periodic measurement configurations, then when the terminal performs a measurement for positioning using the first measurement configuration, the terminal may further receive a trigger indication sent by the network device. The trigger indication is configured to instruct the terminal to replace the periodic measurement configuration information. Upon receiving the trigger indication, the terminal may perform a measurement for positioning according to the second measurement configuration indicated by the trigger indication. As an example, as can be seen in FIG. 4, the terminal performs a periodic measurement for positioning according to periodic measurement configuration 1. Upon receiving the trigger indication, the terminal performs a periodic measurement for positioning according to periodic measurement configuration 2 in accordance with the instruction of the trigger indication.

[0135] In step 802, periodic positioning measurement and non-periodic positioning measurement are performed according to the configuration information.

[0136] In one embodiment of the disclosed invention, a terminal may perform periodic positioning measurement and non-periodic positioning measurement according to configuration information upon receiving an indication in the configuration information. The terminal may perform periodic positioning measurement according to the periodic measurement configuration in the configuration information and, upon receiving a non-periodic positioning measurement trigger signal sent by a network device, perform non-periodic positioning measurement according to this trigger signal.

[0137] In step 803, third indication information sent by the network device is received.

[0138] In one embodiment of the disclosed invention, the terminal may receive third indication information sent by the network device. The terminal may stop performing periodic positioning measurements, or stop performing non-periodic positioning measurements, or stop performing both periodic positioning measurements and non-periodic positioning measurements according to the third indication information.

[0139] In step 804, the periodic measurement for positioning is stopped, or the non-periodic measurement for positioning is stopped, or both the periodic measurement for positioning and the non-periodic measurement for positioning are stopped.

[0140] In one embodiment of the disclosed invention, upon receiving the third indication information sent by the network device, the terminal may stop performing the periodic measurement for positioning, or stop performing the non-periodic measurement for positioning, or stop performing both the periodic measurement for positioning and the non-periodic measurement for positioning.

[0141] It should also be noted that the method for performing a periodic measurement for positioning and the method for performing a non-periodic measurement for positioning according to the embodiments of the disclosed invention can be implemented in any way according to the embodiments of the disclosed invention, and this implementation is not limited in the embodiments of the disclosed invention and will not be described in detail in this document.

[0142] Thus, configuration information sent by a network device is received, wherein the configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform periodic positioning measurement and non-periodic positioning measurement. The periodic positioning measurement is performed according to the configuration information. Third indication information sent by the network device is received, wherein the third indication information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform non-periodic positioning measurement, and the periodic positioning measurement is stopped. Thus, the terminal can properly perform GNSS measurement according to the configuration information and, as a result, timely and efficiently obtain positioning information based on the GNSS measurement.In addition, the uplink synchronization compensation information can be obtained with higher accuracy, thereby avoiding mutual interference in uplink transmissions from different terminals.

[0143] FIG. 9 is a flow chart of a measurement method for positioning using GNSS according to one embodiment of the disclosed invention. It should be noted that the measurement method for positioning using GNSS according to embodiments of the disclosed invention is performed by a network device. The method can be performed alone or in conjunction with any other embodiments of the disclosed invention. As can be seen in FIG. 9, the method may include the following step.

[0144] In step 901, configuration information is sent to the terminal, wherein the configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a periodic measurement for positioning and / or a non-periodic measurement for positioning.

[0145] In one embodiment of the disclosed invention, a network device may send configuration information to a terminal. The configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform periodic positioning measurements and / or non-periodic positioning measurements.

[0146] In some implementation cases, the configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a periodic measurement for positioning. The configuration information may include a periodic measurement configuration for use by the terminal when performing the periodic measurement for positioning. The measurement configuration may include periodic information of the terminal for performing the measurement for positioning and first information. The first information is configured to determine a time domain interval in which the terminal performs the measurement for positioning. The terminal can perform the periodic measurement for positioning according to the periodic measurement configuration, that is, perform the measurement for positioning within the time domain interval determined by the first information, according to the periodic information in the measurement configuration.

[0147] In one embodiment, the first information may indicate a time domain interval in various forms. For example, the first information may directly indicate the start location and end location of the time domain interval, indicate the start location and duration of the time domain interval, or indicate the end location and duration of the time domain interval, which is not limited in the embodiments of the disclosed invention.

[0148] In one embodiment, the configuration information may further include one or more periodic measurement configurations. The terminal may receive first indication information sent by the network device. The first indication information is configured to indicate a measurement configuration, from one or more measurement configurations, to be used by the terminal when performing positioning measurements.

[0149] In one embodiment, when the configuration information includes one or more periodic measurement configurations, and when the terminal performs positioning measurement using the first measurement configuration, the terminal may further receive a trigger indication sent by the network device. The trigger indication is configured to instruct the terminal to change the periodic measurement configuration information. Upon receiving the trigger indication, the terminal may perform positioning measurement according to the second measurement configuration indicated by the trigger indication.

[0150] In one embodiment, after sending configuration information to the terminal to instruct the terminal to perform periodic positioning measurement, the network device may further send updated configuration information to the terminal. The updated configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform non-periodic positioning measurement. Upon receiving the updated configuration information, the terminal may stop performing periodic positioning measurement and switch to performing non-periodic positioning measurement, or the terminal may perform both periodic positioning measurement and non-periodic positioning measurement according to the updated configuration information.

[0151] In some implementations, the configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a non-periodic positioning measurement. The network device may send a second indication information to the end device. The second indication information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform the positioning measurement. That is, the terminal performs the positioning measurement initiated by the second indication information sent by the network device.

[0152] In one embodiment, the second indication information is further configured to indicate a time domain interval in which the terminal performs a measurement for positioning.

[0153] In one embodiment, the configuration information is further configured to determine a time domain interval in which the terminal performs a measurement for positioning.

[0154] In one embodiment, the second indication information or configuration information may indicate a time domain interval in various forms. For example, the second indication information or configuration information may directly indicate the start location and end location of the time domain interval, indicate the start location and duration of the time domain interval, or indicate the end location and duration of the time domain interval, which is not limited in the embodiments of the disclosed invention.

[0155] In one embodiment, after sending configuration information to the terminal to instruct the terminal to perform a non-periodic positioning measurement, the network device may also send updated configuration information to the terminal. The updated configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a periodic positioning measurement. Upon receiving the updated configuration information, the terminal may stop performing a non-periodic positioning measurement and perform a periodic positioning measurement according to the updated configuration information, or the terminal may perform both a periodic positioning measurement and a non-periodic positioning measurement according to the updated configuration information.

[0156] In some implementations, the configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform periodic positioning measurements and non-periodic positioning measurements. The terminal may start performing periodic positioning measurements and non-periodic positioning measurements according to the configuration information. Upon receiving the third indication information sent by the network device, the terminal stops performing periodic positioning measurements, stops performing non-periodic positioning measurements, or stops performing both periodic positioning measurements and non-periodic positioning measurements.

[0157] According to embodiments of the disclosed invention, the measurement for positioning may be a measurement for GNSS.

[0158] Thus, configuration information is sent to the terminal, wherein the configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform periodic positioning measurements and / or non-periodic positioning measurements. Thus, the terminal can properly perform GNSS measurements according to the configuration information and, as a result, timely and efficiently obtain positioning information based on the GNSS measurements. Furthermore, uplink synchronization compensation information can be obtained with higher accuracy, thereby avoiding mutual interference during uplink transmissions from different terminals.

[0159] Furthermore, the present disclosure provides a GNSS positioning measurement device in accordance with the GNSS positioning measurement method proposed in several embodiments disclosed above. Since the GNSS positioning measurement device proposed in the embodiments of the disclosed invention and the method proposed in several embodiments disclosed above correspond to each other, the implementation of the GNSS positioning measurement method is also applicable to the GNSS positioning measurement device of the following embodiments and will not be described in detail in the description thereof.

[0160] FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating a measuring device for positioning using GNSS according to embodiments of the disclosed invention.

[0161] As can be seen in FIG. 10, the measuring device 1000 for positioning using GNSS includes a transmitting and receiving unit 1010 and a processing unit 1020.

[0162] The transmitting and receiving unit 1010 is configured to receive configuration information sent by a network device, wherein the configuration information is configured to instruct the device to perform a periodic measurement for positioning and / or a non-periodic measurement for positioning.

[0163] The processing unit 1020 is configured to perform a measurement for positioning according to the configuration information.

[0164] In one embodiment, the configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a periodic measurement for positioning, the configuration information includes a periodic measurement configuration, the measurement configuration includes periodic information of the terminal for performing the measurement for positioning and first information, wherein the first information is configured to determine a time domain interval in which the terminal performs the measurement for positioning.

[0165] In particular, the processing unit 1020 is configured to perform a measurement for positioning within a time domain interval according to the periodic information.

[0166] In one embodiment, the configuration information includes one or more measurement configurations, wherein the transmitting and receiving unit 1010 is further configured to receive first indication information sent by the network device, wherein the first indication information is configured to indicate a measurement configuration, from one or more measurement configurations, for use by the terminal in performing a measurement for positioning.

[0167] In one embodiment, the transmitting and receiving unit 1010 is further configured to receive updated configuration information sent by the network device, wherein the updated configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a non-periodic measurement for positioning; and to perform a non-periodic measurement for positioning.

[0168] In one embodiment, the configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a non-periodic measurement for positioning, wherein the transmitting and receiving unit 1010 is further configured to receive a second indication information sent by the network device, wherein the second indication information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a measurement for positioning.

[0169] In one embodiment, the second indication information is further configured to indicate a time domain interval in which the terminal performs a measurement for positioning.

[0170] In one embodiment, the configuration information is further configured to determine a time domain interval in which the terminal performs a measurement for positioning.

[0171] In one embodiment, the transmitting and receiving unit 1010 is further configured to receive updated configuration information sent by the network device, wherein the updated configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a periodic measurement for positioning; and to perform a periodic measurement for positioning according to the updated configuration information.

[0172] In one embodiment, the configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a periodic measurement for positioning and a non-periodic measurement for positioning, wherein the processing unit 1020 is, in particular, configured to perform a periodic measurement for positioning according to the configuration information; receive a third indication information sent by the network device, wherein the third indication information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a non-periodic measurement for positioning; and perform a non-periodic measurement for positioning.

[0173] The GNSS positioning measurement device is configured to receive configuration information sent by a network device, wherein the configuration information is configured to instruct the device to perform periodic positioning measurement and / or non-periodic positioning measurement, and to perform the positioning measurement according to the configuration information. Thus, the terminal can properly perform the GNSS measurement according to the configuration information and, as a result, timely and efficiently obtain positioning information based on the GNSS measurement. In addition, uplink synchronization compensation information can be obtained with higher accuracy, thereby avoiding mutual interference in uplink transmissions from different terminals.

[0174] FIG. 11 is a block diagram illustrating a measuring device for positioning using GNSS according to embodiments of the disclosed invention.

[0175] As can be seen in FIG. 11, the measuring device 1000 for positioning using GNSS includes a transmitting and receiving unit 1110.

[0176] The transmitting and receiving unit 1010 is configured to send configuration information to the terminal, wherein the configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a periodic measurement for positioning and / or a non-periodic measurement for positioning.

[0177] In one embodiment, the configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a periodic measurement for positioning, the configuration information includes a periodic measurement configuration, the measurement configuration includes periodic information of the terminal for performing a measurement for positioning and first information, wherein the first information is configured to determine a time domain interval in which the terminal performs a measurement for positioning; the configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a measurement for positioning within the time domain interval according to the periodic information.

[0178] In one embodiment, the configuration information includes one or more measurement configurations, wherein the transmitting and receiving unit 1010 is further configured to send first indication information to the terminal, wherein the first indication information indicates a measurement configuration, from the one or more measurement configurations, for use by the terminal in performing a measurement for positioning.

[0179] In one embodiment, the transmitting and receiving unit 1010 is further configured to send updated configuration information to the terminal, wherein the updated configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a non-periodic measurement for positioning.

[0180] In one embodiment, the configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a non-periodic measurement for positioning, and the transmitting and receiving unit 1010 is further configured to send a second indication information to the terminal, wherein the second indication information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a measurement for positioning.

[0181] In one embodiment, the second indication information further indicates a time domain interval in which the terminal performs the positioning measurement.

[0182] In one embodiment, the configuration information is further configured to determine a time domain interval in which the terminal performs a measurement for positioning.

[0183] In one embodiment, the transmitting and receiving unit 1010 is further configured to send updated configuration information to the terminal, wherein the updated configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a periodic measurement for positioning.

[0184] In one embodiment, the configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a periodic measurement for positioning and a non-periodic measurement for positioning, the transmitting and receiving unit 1010 is further configured to send a third indication information to the terminal, wherein the third indication information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a non-periodic measurement for positioning.

[0185] The GNSS positioning measurement device is configured to send configuration information to a terminal, wherein the configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform periodic positioning measurement and / or non-periodic positioning measurement. Thus, the terminal can properly perform GNSS positioning measurement according to the configuration information and, as a result, timely and efficiently obtain positioning information based on the GNSS positioning measurement. Furthermore, uplink synchronization compensation information can be obtained with higher accuracy, thereby avoiding mutual interference in uplink transmissions from different terminals.

[0186] To implement the embodiments disclosed above, the embodiments of the disclosed invention additionally provide a communications device. The communications device comprises a processor and a memory device, wherein the memory device contains a computer program stored therein, the result of the execution of which by the processor is the implementation by the device of the method illustrated in FIG. 2 - FIG. 8.

[0187] To implement the embodiments disclosed above, the embodiments of the disclosed invention additionally provide a communications device. The communications device comprises a processor and a memory device, wherein the memory device contains a computer program stored therein, the result of the execution of which by the processor is the implementation by the device of the method illustrated in FIG. 9.

[0188] To implement the embodiments disclosed above, in the embodiments of the disclosed invention, a communication device is additionally provided. The communication device comprises a processor and an interface circuit; wherein the interface circuit is configured to receive code instructions and transmit code instruction data to the processor; wherein the processor is configured to execute the code instruction data to implement the method illustrated in FIG. 2 - FIG. 8.

[0189] To implement the embodiments disclosed above, in the embodiments of the disclosed invention, a communication device is additionally provided. The communication device comprises a processor and an interface circuit; wherein the interface circuit is configured to receive code instructions and transmit code instruction data to the processor; wherein the processor is configured to execute the code instruction data to implement the method illustrated in FIG. 9.

[0190] FIG. 12 is a block diagram illustrating another device for measuring position using GNSS according to embodiments of the disclosed invention. Device 1200 may be a network device, a terminal, a microchip, a system-on-chip, or a processor that enables the implementation of a method by a network device, or a system-on-chip or a processor that enables the implementation of a method by a terminal. The device is configured to implement the methods according to the embodiments of the method disclosed above.

[0191] The device 1200 may comprise at least one processor 1201. The processor 1201 may be a general-purpose processor or a special-purpose processor. For example, the processor 1201 may be a baseband processor or a central processor. The baseband processor is configured to process a communication protocol and communication data, and the central processor is configured to control the device 1200 (e.g., a base station, a radio modem chip, a terminal, a terminal chip, a DU or CU, etc.), execute a computer program, and process the computer program data.

[0192] In one embodiment, the device 1200 may further comprise at least one memory device 1202 with a computer program 1203 stored therein. The memory device 1202 executes the computer program 1203, as a result of which the device 1200 performs the method disclosed above in the embodiments of the method. The computer program 1203 may be hard-coded into the processor 1201, in which case the processor 1201 may be implemented in hardware.

[0193] In one embodiment, the memory device 1202 may further contain data stored therein. The device 1200 and the memory device 1202 may be implemented separately or integrally with each other.

[0194] In one embodiment, the device 1200 may further comprise a transceiver 1205 and an antenna 1206. The transceiver 1205 may be referred to as a "transceiver unit," "transceiver apparatus," or "transceiver circuit," and may be configured to implement a transmit / receive function. The transceiver 1205 may include a receiver and a transmitter. The receiver may be referred to as a "receiver" or "receiver circuit," etc., for implementing a receiving function; the transmitter may be referred to as a "transmitter" or "transmit circuit," etc., for implementing a transmitting function.

[0195] In one embodiment, the device 1200 may further comprise at least one interface circuit 1207. The interface circuit 1207 is configured to receive code instructions and transmit code instruction data to the processor 1201. The processor 1201 executes the code instructions data, resulting in the device 1200 executing the method according to the embodiment of the method disclosed above.

[0196] In one embodiment, the processor 1201 may include a transceiver for implementing reception and transmission functions. For example, the transceiver may be a transceiver circuit, or an interface, or an interface circuit. The transceiver circuit, interface, or interface circuit for implementing the reception and transmission functions may be separate or integrated with each other. The transceiver circuit, interface, or interface circuit may be configured to read and write codes / data or to transmit or deliver a signal.

[0197] In one embodiment, the device 1200 may comprise a circuit capable of implementing the transmitting, receiving, or communicating function according to the embodiments of the method disclosed above. The processor and transceiver described in this disclosure may be implemented based on integrated circuits (ICs), analog ICs, radio-frequency integrated circuits (RFICs), combined ICs, application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), printed circuit boards (PCBs), electronic devices, etc. In addition, the processor and transceiver can be manufactured using a variety of IC technologies, such as complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS), N-channel metal-oxide-semiconductor (N-MOS), P-channel metal-oxide-semiconductor (P-MOS), bipolar junction transistor (BJT), bipolar CMOS (BiCMOS), silicon germanium alloy (SiGe), and gallium arsenide (GaAs).

[0198] The measuring device for positioning using GNSS in the embodiments disclosed above may be a network device or a terminal, but the scope of the device referred to in the present disclosure is not limited to them, and the structure of the device may not be the same as in FIG. 10 - FIG. 11. The measuring device for positioning using GNSS may be a separate device or included in a larger device. For example, the device may be:

[0199] (1) a separate integrated circuit (IC), or microcircuit, or single-chip system or subsystem;

[0200] (2) a set of one or more integrated circuits, which may optionally additionally contain a storage element for storing data and a computer program in it;

[0201] (3) SIS, such as modem;

[0202] (4) A module that can be built into other devices;

[0203] (5) receiver, terminal, intelligent terminal, cellular phone, wireless device, portable device, mobile object, vehicle, network device, cloud device, artificial intelligence device, etc.; and

[0204] (6) other devices.

[0205] A possible case in which the measuring device for positioning using GNSS is a chip or a single-chip system is shown in FIG. 13. FIG. 13 is a block diagram illustrating a chip according to one of the embodiments of the disclosed invention. The chip illustrated in FIG. 13 includes a processor 1301 and an interface 1302, wherein there may be several processors 1301 and interfaces 1302.

[0206] If the microcircuit serves to implement the functions of the terminal according to the embodiments of the disclosed invention: the interface 1302 is configured to receive code instructions and send them to the processor; the processor 1301 is configured to execute code instructions to perform the method from FIG. 2 - FIG. 8.

[0207] If the microcircuit serves to implement the functions of the network device according to the embodiments of the disclosed invention: the interface 1302 is configured to receive code instructions and send them to the specified processor; the processor 1301 is configured to execute code instructions to perform the method of FIG. 9.

[0208] In one embodiment, the microcircuit further includes a memory device 1303 configured to store therein the necessary computer program and data.

[0209] Those skilled in the art will understand that the various illustrative logical blocks and steps listed in the embodiments of the disclosed invention may be implemented using electronic hardware, computer software, or a combination of both. Whether a function is implemented using hardware or software depends on the specific application and the design requirements of the overall system. For each specific application, those skilled in the art will be able to utilize a variety of methods for implementing these functions, and such implementations should be considered within the scope of protection of the embodiments of the disclosed invention.

[0210] Furthermore, in embodiments of the disclosed invention, a communication system is provided. The system includes a measuring device for positioning using GNSS as a terminal device and a measuring device for positioning using GNSS as a network device in the embodiments of FIG. 10 - FIG. 11. Or, the system includes a measuring device for positioning using GNSS as a terminal device and a measuring device for positioning using GNSS as a network device in the embodiments of FIG. 12.

[0211] Furthermore, the present disclosure provides a readable storage medium with instructions stored therein. When these instructions are executed by an electronic computer, the steps of any embodiment of the method are implemented.

[0212] Furthermore, the present disclosure provides a computer software product. When executed by a processor, the computer software product implements the functions of any embodiment of the method.

[0213] All or part of the functions in the embodiments disclosed above may be implemented by software, hardware, firmware, or any combination thereof. If implemented by software, all or part of the functions may be implemented as a computer software product. The computer software product includes at least one computer program. The result of loading and executing the computer program in the computer is the generation of all or some of the processes or functions according to the embodiments of the disclosed invention. The computer may be a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer, a computer network, or another programmable device. The computer program may be stored in a computer-readable storage medium or transmitted from one computer-readable storage medium to another.For example, a computer program may be transmitted from one website, computer, server, or data center to another website, computer, server, or data center by wire (e.g., coaxial cable, optical fiber, digital subscriber line (DSL)) or wireless (e.g., infrared, radio, or microwave). A computer-readable storage medium may be any suitable storage medium accessible by an electronic computer or a data storage device, such as a server incorporating one or more suitable storage media and a data center. A computer-readable storage medium may be magnetic storage media (e.g., floppy disk, hard disk, and magnetic tape), optical storage media (e.g., digital video disc (DVD)) or semiconductor storage media (e.g., solid state disk (SSD)).

[0214] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various numerals, in particular "first" and "second", in this disclosure are distinguished only for convenience of description and are not intended to limit the scope of embodiments of the disclosed invention, but to indicate, among other things, the order of occurrence.

[0215] The expression "at least one" in this disclosure may mean "one or more," and "plurality" may mean two, three, four, or more without limitation in this disclosure. In the embodiments of the disclosed invention, the words "first," "second," "third," "A," "B," "C," and "D" are used to distinguish between similar technical features, without establishing their sequence or order in magnitude.

[0216] The correspondences specified in the tables of this disclosure may be configured or predetermined. The parameter values ​​in the tables are merely examples, and other values ​​may be configured without limitation in this disclosure. When configuring the correspondences between data and parameters, it is not necessary to configure all the correspondences specified in the tables. For example, the correspondences in some rows of the tables of this disclosure may not be configured. As another example, the aforementioned tables may be appropriately modified and adjusted, in particular by splitting or combining. The parameters in the table headers may have other names understandable to the communication device, and the parameters may have other values ​​or be represented in other forms understandable to the communication device.The above mentioned tables can be implemented using other data structures such as arrays, queues, containers, stacks, linear lists, pointers, chained lists, trees, graphs, structured bodies, classes, unordered arrays, or randomized tables.

[0217] The term "predetermined" in this disclosure may be understood to mean "determined," "predetermined," "stored," "pre-stored," "pre-agreed," "pre-configured," "hard-coded," or "pre-activated."

[0218] Those skilled in the art will understand that, in combination with the examples described in the embodiments of the disclosed invention, the blocks and steps of the algorithms may be implemented by electronic hardware or a combination of electronic hardware and computer software. Whether the functions are implemented by hardware or software depends on the specific application and the design limitations of the technical solution. Those skilled in the art will be able to implement the above-described functions in various ways depending on the specific application, and such implementation should not be considered a departure from the scope of the disclosed invention.

[0219] Those skilled in the art will readily understand that the description of the specific process of operation of the system, device and unit can be found in the description of the corresponding method in the embodiments of the method disclosed above, therefore information about it is not provided again.

[0220] It should be understood that the various types of processes discussed above can be used to rearrange the order of steps, add steps, or eliminate steps. For example, the steps described in the embodiments of the disclosed invention can be performed simultaneously, sequentially, or in another order without any limitations herein, so long as the desired result of the technical solution disclosed herein is achieved.

[0221] The particular embodiments disclosed above do not limit the scope of protection of the disclosed invention. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that, depending on design requirements and other factors, various modifications, combinations and subcombinations, and substitutions may be made. Any modification, equivalent replacement, or improvement without departing from the essence and principle of the disclosed invention falls within the scope of protection of the disclosed invention.

Claims

1. A measurement method for positioning using a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) performed by a terminal, comprising the steps of: receive configuration information sent by a network device; and perform a measurement to determine the location according to the configuration information; wherein the configuration information is configured to issue an instruction to the terminal to perform a periodic measurement for positioning, wherein the configuration information comprises a periodic measurement configuration, wherein the measurement configuration comprises periodic information of the terminal for performing a measurement for positioning and first information, wherein the first information is configured to determine an interval of the time domain in which the terminal performs a measurement for positioning; at the stage where the measurement is performed for positioning according to the configuration information: perform a measurement to determine the location within a time domain interval according to the periodic information; wherein the configuration information comprises one or more measurement configurations, and the method further comprises the step of: receiving first indication information sent by the network device, wherein the first indication information is configured to indicate a measurement configuration, from one or more measurement configurations, for use by the terminal in performing a measurement for positioning.

2. The method according to paragraph 1, further comprising the steps of: receiving updated configuration information sent by the network device, wherein the updated configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a non-periodic measurement for positioning; and perform non-periodic measurement for positioning.

3. The method according to any one of paragraphs 1, 2, in which the configuration information is configured to issue an instruction to the terminal to perform a non-periodic measurement for positioning, and the method further includes the step of: receiving second indication information sent by the network device, wherein the second indication information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a measurement for positioning.

4. The method according to claim 3, wherein the second indication information is further configured to indicate a time domain interval in which the terminal performs the positioning measurement; or wherein the configuration information is further configured to determine a time domain interval in which the terminal performs the positioning measurement.

5. The method according to paragraph 3 or 4, further comprising the steps of: receiving updated configuration information sent by the network device, wherein the updated configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a periodic measurement for positioning; and perform periodic measurement to determine the location according to the updated configuration information.

6. The method according to any one of paragraphs 1-5, in which the configuration information is configured to issue an instruction to the terminal to perform a periodic measurement for positioning and a non-periodic measurement for positioning, and the method further includes the steps of: perform periodic measurement to determine the location according to the configuration information; receiving third indication information sent by the network device, wherein the third indication information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a non-periodic measurement for positioning; and perform non-periodic measurement for positioning.

7. A method for measuring position using a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) performed by a network device, comprising the step of: send configuration information to the terminal; wherein the configuration information is configured to issue an instruction to the terminal to perform a periodic measurement for positioning, wherein the configuration information comprises a periodic measurement configuration, the measurement configuration comprises periodic information of the terminal for performing a measurement for positioning and first information, wherein the first information is configured to determine an interval of the time domain in which the terminal performs a measurement for positioning; the configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a measurement for positioning within a time domain interval according to the periodic information; wherein the configuration information comprises one or more measurement configurations, wherein the method further includes the step of: sending to the terminal a first indication information, wherein the first indication information indicates a measurement configuration, from one or more measurement configurations, for use by the terminal in performing a measurement for positioning.

8. The method according to paragraph 7, further comprising the step of: sending updated configuration information to the terminal, wherein the updated configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a non-periodic measurement for positioning.

9. The method according to any one of paragraphs 7, 8, in which the configuration information is configured to issue an instruction to the terminal to perform a non-periodic measurement for positioning, and the method further includes the step of: sending to the terminal a second indication information, wherein the second indication information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a measurement for positioning.

10. The method according to claim 9, wherein the second indication information further indicates a time domain interval in which the terminal performs the positioning measurement; or wherein the configuration information is further configured to determine a time domain interval in which the terminal performs the positioning measurement.

11. The method according to claim 9 or 10, further comprising the step of: sending updated configuration information to the terminal, wherein the updated configuration information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a periodic measurement for positioning.

12. The method according to any one of paragraphs 7-11, in which the configuration information is configured to issue an instruction to the terminal to perform a periodic measurement for positioning and a non-periodic measurement for positioning, and the method further includes the step of: sending a third indication information to the terminal, wherein the third indication information is configured to instruct the terminal to perform a non-periodic measurement for positioning.

13. A communication device containing a processor and a storage device, wherein the storage device contains a computer program stored therein, the result of the execution of which by the processor is the implementation by the device of the method according to any of paragraphs 1-6.

14. A computer-readable data carrier, designed with the ability to store instructions therein, wherein when these instructions are executed, the method according to any of paragraphs 1-6 is implemented.

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