Communication method, and terminal, network device and storage medium

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a communication method, and a terminal, a network device and a storage medium. The communication method is executed by means of a terminal, and comprises: a terminal sending first information to a network device, wherein the first information is used for indicating that the terminal supports the reception of a first reference signal on a second frequency band other than a first frequency band, and the first reference signal is used for the terminal to perform measurement. In the embodiments, the problem of it being impossible for a terminal to perform, on another frequency band other than a first frequency band, measurement without measurement intervals is solved, and a solution in which measurement without measurement intervals can be normally performed on another frequency band other than a first frequency band is provided, such that it is ensured that the terminal has the capability of supporting communication on another frequency band other than the first frequency band, and thus the communication reliability is ensured.

Description

Communication method, terminal, network device and storage medium Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of communication technologies, and in particular to a communication method, a terminal, a network device, and a storage medium. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of mobile communication technology, a terminal is configured with multiple BWPs (Bandwidth Parts). When communication is required between the terminal and a network device, one BWP needs to be activated and the activated BWP is used for communication.

[0003] Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present disclosure solves the problem that the terminal cannot perform measurements based on no measurement interval on frequency bands other than the first frequency band, and provides a solution for performing measurements without measurement intervals normally outside the first frequency band, thereby ensuring that the terminal has the ability to support communication on frequency bands other than the first frequency band, thereby ensuring the reliability of communication.

[0005] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a communication method, a terminal, a network device, and a storage medium.

[0006] According to a first aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a communication method is provided, the method comprising:

[0007] The terminal sends first information to the network device, where the first information is used to indicate that the terminal supports receiving a first reference signal on a second frequency band other than the first frequency band, and the first reference signal is used by the terminal for measurement.

[0008] According to a second aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a communication method is provided, the method comprising:

[0009] The network device receives first information sent by a terminal, where the first information is used to indicate that the terminal supports receiving a first reference signal on a second frequency band other than the first frequency band, and the first reference signal is used by the terminal for measurement.

[0010] According to a third aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a communication method is proposed, the method including:

[0011] The terminal sends first information to the network device, where the first information is used to indicate that the terminal supports receiving a first reference signal on a second frequency band other than the first frequency band, and the first reference signal is used by the terminal to perform measurement;

[0012] The network device receives first information sent by a terminal.

[0013] According to a fourth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a terminal is provided, including:

[0014] The transceiver module is used for the terminal to send first information to the network device, where the first information is used to indicate that the terminal supports receiving a first reference signal on a second frequency band other than the first frequency band, and the first reference signal is used for the terminal to perform measurement.

[0015] According to a fifth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a network device is provided, including:

[0016] The transceiver module is used for the network device to receive first information sent by the terminal, where the first information is used to indicate that the terminal supports receiving a first reference signal on a second frequency band other than the first frequency band, and the first reference signal is used by the terminal for measurement.

[0017] According to a sixth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a terminal is provided, including:

[0018] one or more processors;

[0019] The processor is configured to execute any of the methods described in the first aspect.

[0020] According to a seventh aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a network device is provided, including:

[0021] one or more processors;

[0022] The processor is used to execute any method described in the second aspect.

[0023] According to an eighth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a communication system is provided, including:

[0024] A terminal and a network device, wherein the terminal is configured to implement the communication method described in the first aspect, and the network device is configured to implement the communication method described in the second aspect.

[0025] According to a ninth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a storage medium is proposed, wherein the storage medium stores instructions. When the instructions are executed on a communication device, the communication device executes a method as described in any one of the first aspect or the second aspect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the embodiments of the present disclosure and constitute a part of the present disclosure. The illustrative embodiments of the embodiments of the present disclosure and their descriptions are used to explain the embodiments of the present disclosure and do not constitute an improper limitation on the embodiments of the present disclosure. In the drawings:

[0027] FIG1 is a schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0028] FIG2A is an interactive schematic diagram illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0029] FIG2B is an interactive schematic diagram illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0030] FIG2C is an interactive schematic diagram illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0031] FIG3A is a flow chart illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0032] FIG3B is a flow chart illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0033] FIG4A is a flow chart illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0034] FIG4B is a flow chart illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0035] FIG5 is a flow chart of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0036] FIG6 is a flow chart showing a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0037] FIG7A is a schematic structural diagram of a terminal proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0038] FIG7B is a schematic diagram of the structure of a network device proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0039] FIG8A is a schematic structural diagram of a communication device proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0040] FIG8B is a schematic diagram of the structure of the chip proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] The present disclosure provides a communication method, a terminal, and a storage medium.

[0042] According to a first aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a communication method is provided, the method comprising:

[0043] The terminal sends first information to the network device, where the first information is used to indicate that the terminal supports receiving a first reference signal on a second frequency band other than the first frequency band, and the first reference signal is used by the terminal for measurement.

[0044] The above embodiment provides a solution that can be normally performed based on gapless measurement outside the first frequency band, ensuring that the terminal has the ability to support communication on frequency bands other than the first frequency band, thereby ensuring the reliability of communication.

[0045] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first information is further used to indicate that the terminal supports uninterrupted reception of the first reference signal on the second frequency band except the first frequency band.

[0046] In the above embodiment, when the terminal receives the first reference signal in the second frequency band, the transmission in the first frequency band is not interrupted, thereby preventing the data transmission in the first frequency band from being restricted, thereby ensuring communication reliability.

[0047] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, the uninterrupted reception of the first reference signal includes: within the duration of the first frequency band, and other durations outside the duration of the first reference signal, the terminal supports the use of the first frequency band to receive the second reference signal without interrupting the second reference signal.

[0048] In the above embodiment, the terminal determines the duration of no interruption according to the duration of the first frequency band and the duration of the first reference signal, ensuring that the terminal supports the effect of uninterrupted reception of the first reference signal, thereby ensuring the reliability of communication.

[0049] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first information is further used to indicate that the terminal supports interruption of reception of the first reference signal on the second frequency band other than the first frequency band.

[0050] In the above embodiment, the terminal may further send information for instructing the terminal to receive the first reference signal on a second frequency band outside the first frequency band, thereby ensuring the accuracy of the terminal's indication of its own capability and thus ensuring the reliability of communication.

[0051] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the interruption of receiving the first reference signal includes: the terminal does not receive the second reference signal in the first frequency band within a specific time outside the duration of the first frequency band.

[0052] In the above embodiment, a specific time is specified to ensure that the second reference signal is not received in the first frequency band, thereby improving the accuracy of the terminal indicating its own capability and thus ensuring the reliability of communication.

[0053] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the terminal supports measuring the first reference signal based on no measurement gap.

[0054] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0055] The terminal sends second information to the network device, where the second information is used to indicate information about the second frequency band.

[0056] In the above embodiment, the terminal sends information indicating the second frequency band, ensuring that the network device determines the second frequency band and further determines the frequency band in which the terminal can receive the first reference signal, thereby improving the accuracy of indicating the second frequency band and ensuring communication reliability.

[0057] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0058] In response to receiving the third information sent by the network device, fourth information is sent to the network device, where the fourth information includes the second information, and the third information is used to configure frequency band information for the terminal.

[0059] In the above embodiment, the terminal sends the second information by means of the fourth information in response to the third information sent by the network device, thereby ensuring the reuse of the fourth information, saving signaling resources, and improving resource utilization.

[0060] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the fourth information includes at least one of the following:

[0061] supporting intra-band measurements without measurement gaps and without interruptions in the second frequency band;

[0062] Supporting intra-band measurement without measurement gaps and allowing interruptions in the second frequency band;

[0063] supporting inter-band measurements without measurement gaps and without interruption in the second frequency band;

[0064] Inter-band measurement without measurement gaps and with interruption allowed is supported in the second frequency band.

[0065] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the terminal performing measurement includes at least one of the following:

[0066] RRM (Radio Resource Management) measurements;

[0067] BM (Beam Management);

[0068] RLM (Radio Link Monitoring).

[0069] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a communication method, the method comprising:

[0070] The network device receives first information sent by a terminal, where the first information is used to indicate that the terminal supports receiving a first reference signal on a second frequency band other than the first frequency band, and the first reference signal is used by the terminal for measurement.

[0071] In combination with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first information is further used to indicate that the terminal supports uninterrupted reception of the first reference signal on the second frequency band except the first frequency band.

[0072] In combination with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the uninterrupted reception of the first reference signal includes: within the duration of the first frequency band, and other durations outside the duration of the first reference signal, the terminal supports the use of the first frequency band to receive the second reference signal without interrupting the second reference signal.

[0073] In combination with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first information is further used to indicate that the terminal supports interruption of reception of the first reference signal on the second frequency band other than the first frequency band.

[0074] In combination with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the interruption of receiving the first reference signal includes: the terminal does not receive the second reference signal in the first frequency band within a specific time outside the duration of the first frequency band.

[0075] In combination with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the terminal supports measuring the first reference signal based on no measurement interval.

[0076] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0077] The terminal sends second information to the network device, where the second information is used to indicate information about the second frequency band.

[0078] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0079] sending third information to the terminal;

[0080] Receive fourth information, where the fourth information is sent by the terminal in response to receiving the third information, the fourth information includes the second information, and the third information is used to configure frequency band information for the terminal.

[0081] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the fourth information includes at least one of the following:

[0082] supporting intra-band measurements without measurement gaps and without interruptions in the second frequency band;

[0083] Supporting intra-band measurement without measurement gaps and allowing interruptions in the second frequency band;

[0084] supporting inter-band measurements without measurement gaps and without interruption in the second frequency band;

[0085] Inter-band measurement without measurement gaps and with interruption allowed is supported in the second frequency band.

[0086] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the terminal performing measurement includes at least one of the following:

[0087] RRM measurement;

[0088] BM;

[0089] RLM.

[0090] In a third aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a communication method, the method comprising:

[0091] The terminal sends first information to the network device, where the first information is used to indicate that the terminal supports receiving a first reference signal on a second frequency band other than the first frequency band, and the first reference signal is used by the terminal to perform measurement;

[0092] The network device receives first information sent by the terminal.

[0093] In a fourth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a terminal, which includes at least one of a transceiver module and a processing module; wherein the terminal is used to execute optional implementation methods of the first and third aspects.

[0094] In a fifth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a network device, which includes at least one of a transceiver module and a processing module; wherein the access network device is used to execute the optional implementation methods of the second and third aspects.

[0095] In a sixth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a terminal, including:

[0096] one or more processors;

[0097] The terminal is used to execute the method described in any one of the first and third aspects.

[0098] In a seventh aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a network device, including:

[0099] one or more processors;

[0100] The network device is used to execute the method described in any one of the second and third aspects.

[0101] In an eighth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a storage medium storing first information. When the first information is run on a communication device, the communication device executes a method as described in any one of the first, second and third aspects.

[0102] In a ninth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a program product. When the program product is executed by a communication device, the communication device executes any one of the methods described in the first, second and third aspects.

[0103] In a tenth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a computer program, which, when executed on a communication device, enables the communication device to execute any one of the methods described in the first, second, and third aspects.

[0104] In an eleventh aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a chip or a chip system, wherein the chip or chip system includes a processing circuit configured to execute any one of the methods described in the first, second, and third aspects.

[0105] It is understandable that the above-mentioned terminals, storage media, program products, computer programs, chips or chip systems are all used to execute the methods proposed in the embodiments of the present disclosure. Therefore, the beneficial effects that can be achieved can refer to the beneficial effects of the corresponding methods and will not be repeated here.

[0106] The present disclosure provides a communication method, a terminal, a network device, and a storage medium. In some embodiments, the terms "communication method" and "information communication method" are interchangeable, "communication device" and "information processing device" are interchangeable, and "indicating device" and "information processing system" are interchangeable.

[0107] The embodiments of the present disclosure are not exhaustive and are merely illustrative of some embodiments, and are not intended to be a specific limitation on the scope of protection of the present disclosure. In the absence of contradiction, each step in a certain embodiment can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the steps can be arbitrarily combined. For example, a solution after removing some steps in a certain embodiment can also be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the order of the steps in a certain embodiment can be arbitrarily exchanged. In addition, the optional implementation methods in a certain embodiment can be arbitrarily combined; in addition, the embodiments can be arbitrarily combined. For example, some or all steps of different embodiments can be arbitrarily combined, and a certain embodiment can be arbitrarily combined with the optional implementation methods of other embodiments.

[0108] In each embodiment of the present disclosure, unless otherwise specified or provided for by logic, the terms and / or descriptions between the embodiments are consistent and can be referenced by each other. The technical features in different embodiments can be combined to form a new embodiment based on their inherent logical relationships.

[0109] The terms used in the embodiments of the present disclosure are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present disclosure.

[0110] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, unless otherwise specified, elements expressed in the singular, such as "a", "an", "the", "above", "said", "the", "the", etc., may mean "one and only one", or "one or more", "at least one", etc. For example, when using articles such as "a", "an", "the" in English in translation, the noun following the article may be understood as a singular expression or a plural expression.

[0111] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, “plurality” refers to two or more.

[0112] In some embodiments, the terms "at least one," "one or more," "a plurality of," "multiple," etc. may be used interchangeably.

[0113] In some embodiments, descriptions such as "at least one of A and B," "A and / or B," "A in one case, B in another case," or "in response to one case A, in response to another case B" may include the following technical solutions depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (A is executed independently of B); in some embodiments, B (B is executed independently of A); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed); and in some embodiments, A and B (both A and B are executed). The above is also applicable when there are more branches such as A, B, and C.

[0114] In some embodiments, "A or B" and other descriptions may include the following technical solutions depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (A is executed independently of B); in some embodiments, B (B is executed independently of A); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed). The above is also applicable when there are more branches such as A, B, C, etc.

[0115] The prefixes such as "first" and "second" in the embodiments of the present disclosure are only used to distinguish different description objects and do not constitute any restriction on the position, order, priority, quantity or content of the description objects. For the statement of the description object, please refer to the description in the context of the claims or embodiments, and no unnecessary restriction should be constituted due to the use of prefixes. For example, if the description object is a "field", the ordinal number before the "field" in the "first field" and the "second field" does not limit the position or order between the "fields". "First" and "second" do not limit whether the "fields" they modify are in the same message, nor do they limit the order of the "first field" and the "second field". For another example, if the description object is a "level", the ordinal number before the "level" in the "first level" and the "second level" does not limit the priority between the "levels". For another example, the number of description objects is not limited by the ordinal number and can be one or more. Taking "first device" as an example, the number of "devices" can be one or more. In addition, the objects modified by different prefixes can be the same or different. For example, if the description object is "device", then the "first device" and the "second device" can be the same device or different devices, and their types can be the same or different; for another example, if the description object is "information", then the "first information" and the "second information" can be the same information or different information, and their contents can be the same or different.

[0116] In some embodiments, “including A,” “comprising A,” “used to indicate A,” and “carrying A” can be interpreted as directly carrying A or indirectly indicating A.

[0117] In some embodiments, terms such as "time / frequency" and "time / frequency domain" refer to the time domain and / or the frequency domain.

[0118] In some embodiments, terms such as "in response to...", "in response to determining...", "in the case of...", "at the time of...", "when...", "if...", "if...", etc. can be used interchangeably.

[0119] In some embodiments, terms such as "greater than", "greater than or equal to", "not less than", "more than", "more than or equal to", "not less than", "higher than", "higher than or equal to", "not less than", and "above" can be replaced with each other, and terms such as "less than", "less than or equal to", "not greater than", "less than", "less than or equal to", "not more than", "lower than", "lower than or equal to", "not higher than", and "below" can be replaced with each other.

[0120] In some embodiments, devices and equipment can be interpreted as physical or virtual, and their names are not limited to the names recorded in the embodiments. In some cases, they can also be understood as "equipment", "device", "circuit", "network element", "node", "function", "unit", "section", "system", "network", "chip", "chip system", "entity", "subject", etc.

[0121] In some embodiments, "network" can be interpreted as devices included in the network, such as access network equipment, core network equipment, etc.

[0122] In some embodiments, "access network device (AN device)" may also be referred to as "radio access network device (RAN device)", "base station (BS)", "radio base station", "fixed station", and in some embodiments may also be understood as "node", "access point", "transmission point (TP)", "reception point (RP)", "transmission and / or reception point (TRP)" "panel", "antenna panel", "antenna array", "cell", "macro cell", "small cell", "femto cell", "pico cell", "sector", "cell group", "serving cell", "carrier", "component carrier", "bandwidth part (BWP)", etc.

[0123] In some embodiments, "terminal" or "terminal device" may be referred to as "user equipment (terminal)", "user terminal" "mobile station (MS)", "mobile terminal (MT)", subscriber station, mobile unit, subscriber unit, wireless unit, remote unit, mobile device, wireless device, wireless communication device, remote device, mobile subscriber station, access terminal, mobile terminal, wireless terminal, remote terminal, handset, user agent, mobile client, client, etc.

[0124] In some embodiments, obtaining data, information, etc. may comply with the laws and regulations of the country where the data is obtained.

[0125] In some embodiments, data, information, etc. may be obtained with the user's consent.

[0126] In addition, each element, each row, or each column in the table of the embodiment of the present disclosure can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the combination of any elements, any rows, and any columns can also be implemented as an independent embodiment.

[0127] FIG1 is a schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG1 , the method provided in the embodiment of the present disclosure can be applied to a communication system 100, which may include a terminal 101 and a network device 102. It should be noted that the communication system 100 may also include other devices, and the present disclosure does not limit the devices included in the communication system 100.

[0128] In some embodiments, the terminal 101 includes, for example, a mobile phone, a wearable device, an Internet of Things device, a car with communication function, a smart car, a tablet computer, a computer with wireless transceiver function, a virtual reality (VR) terminal device, an augmented reality (AR) terminal device, a wireless terminal device in industrial control, a wireless terminal device in self-driving, a wireless terminal device in remote medical surgery, a wireless terminal device in a smart grid, a wireless terminal device in transportation safety, a wireless terminal device in a smart city, and at least one of a wireless terminal device in a smart home, but is not limited thereto.

[0129] In some embodiments, the network device 102 may include at least one of an access network device and a core network device.

[0130] In some embodiments, the access network device is, for example, a node or device that accesses a terminal to a wireless network. The access network device may include an evolved NodeB (eNB), a next generation evolved NodeB (ng-eNB), a next generation NodeB (gNB), a node B (NB), a home node B (HNB), a home evolved nodeB (HeNB), a wireless backhaul device, a radio network controller (RNC), a base station controller (BSC), a base transceiver station (BTS), a base band unit (BBU), a mobile switching center, a base station in a 6G communication system, an open base station (Open RAN), a cloud base station (Cloud RAN), a base station in other communication systems, and at least one of an access node in a Wi-Fi system, but is not limited thereto.

[0131] In some embodiments, the technical solution of the present disclosure can be applied to the Open RAN architecture. In this case, the interfaces between or within the access network devices involved in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be transformed into internal interfaces of the Open RAN, and the processes and information interactions between these internal interfaces can be implemented through software or programs.

[0132] In some embodiments, the access network device can be composed of a centralized unit (CU) and a distributed unit (DU), where the CU can also be called a control unit. The CU-DU structure can be used to split the protocol layer of the access network device, with the functions of some protocol layers centrally controlled by the CU, and the functions of the remaining part or all of the protocol layers distributed in the DU, which is centrally controlled by the CU, but is not limited to this.

[0133] In some embodiments, a core network device may be a device including one or more network elements, or may be multiple devices or device groups, each including all or part of the one or more network elements. The network element may be virtual or physical. The core network may include, for example, at least one of an Evolved Packet Core (EPC), a 5G Core Network (5GCN), and a Next Generation Core (NGC).

[0134] It can be understood that the communication system described in the embodiment of the present disclosure is for the purpose of more clearly illustrating the technical solution of the embodiment of the present disclosure, and does not constitute a limitation on the technical solution proposed in the embodiment of the present disclosure. Ordinary technicians in this field can know that with the evolution of the system architecture and the emergence of new business scenarios, the technical solution proposed in the embodiment of the present disclosure is also applicable to similar technical problems.

[0135] The following embodiments of the present disclosure may be applied to the communication system 100 shown in FIG1 , or a portion thereof, but are not limited thereto. The entities shown in FIG1 are illustrative only. The communication system may include all or part of the entities shown in FIG1 , or may include other entities outside of FIG1 . The number and form of the entities are arbitrary, and the entities may be physical or virtual. The connection relationships between the entities are illustrative only. The entities may be connected or disconnected, and the connection may be in any manner, including direct or indirect, wired or wireless.

[0136] The embodiments of the present disclosure can be applied to Long Term Evolution (LTE), LTE-Advanced (LTE-A), LTE-Beyond (LTE-B), SUPER 3G, IMT-Advanced, 4th generation mobile communication system (4G), 5th generation mobile communication system (5G), 5G new radio (NR), future radio access (FRA), new radio access technology (RAT), new radio (NR), new radio access (NX), future generation radio access (FX), Global System for Mobile communications (GSM (registered trademark)), CDMA2000, Ultra Mobile Broadband (UMB), IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi (registered trademark)), IEEE 802.16 (WiMAX (registered trademark)), IEEE 802.20, Ultra-WideBand (UWB), Bluetooth (registered trademark), Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) networks, Device-to-Device (D2D) systems, Machine-to-Machine (M2M) systems, Internet of Things (IoT) systems, Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X), systems utilizing other communication methods, and next-generation systems based on and extending these methods. Furthermore, a combination of multiple systems (e.g., a combination of LTE or LTE-A with 5G) may also be employed.

[0137] FIG2A is an interactive diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG2A , the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method, and the method includes:

[0138] Step S2101: The terminal sends first information to the network device.

[0139] In some embodiments, the network device receives first information sent by the terminal.

[0140] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate that the terminal supports receiving the first reference signal on a second frequency band other than the first frequency band. In some embodiments, the first frequency band is an activated frequency band of the terminal.

[0141] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate that the terminal supports receiving the first reference signal on a second frequency band outside the activated frequency band. Alternatively, in some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate that the terminal has the capability to receive the first reference signal on a second frequency band outside the first frequency band. In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate that the terminal has a first capability, where the first capability indicates that the terminal supports receiving the first reference signal on a second frequency band outside the first frequency band.

[0142] In some embodiments, the first reference signal is used by the terminal to perform measurements. Optionally, the measurements performed by the terminal include at least one of: RRM measurements, BM measurements, and RLM measurements. Optionally, the first reference signal is used by the terminal to perform RRM measurements. Alternatively, the first reference signal is used by the terminal to perform BM measurements. Alternatively, the first reference signal is used by the terminal to perform RLM measurements.

[0143] In some embodiments, the first information includes one bit. For example, if this bit is 1, it indicates that the terminal supports receiving the first reference signal on a second frequency band other than the first frequency band. If this bit is 0, it indicates that the terminal does not support receiving the first reference signal on the second frequency band other than the first frequency band. Alternatively, if this bit is 1, the terminal does not support receiving the first reference signal on the second frequency band other than the first frequency band. If this bit is 0, the terminal supports receiving the first reference signal on the second frequency band other than the first frequency band.

[0144] Optionally, the first reference signal is an SSB (PSS / SSS PBCH Block synchronization signal block) or other reference signals, which is not limited in the embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0145] In some embodiments, the present disclosure does not limit the name of the first information, which may be, for example, capability information, indication information, report information, etc.

[0146] In some embodiments, the first information indicates different capabilities of the terminal. Below, different indications of the first information are described.

[0147] In some embodiments, the first information is further used to indicate that the terminal supports uninterrupted reception of the first reference signal on a second frequency band in addition to the first frequency band. In some embodiments, the first information is further used to indicate that the terminal supports uninterrupted reception of the first reference signal on the second frequency band in addition to the first frequency band, and the terminal may also receive the second reference signal on the first frequency band.

[0148] In some embodiments, the first information is further used to indicate that the terminal has a capability of supporting uninterrupted reception of the first reference signal on a second frequency band other than the first frequency band. In some embodiments, the first information is further used to indicate that the terminal has a capability of supporting uninterrupted reception of the first reference signal on a second frequency band other than the first frequency band, and that the terminal can also receive the second reference signal on the first frequency band.

[0149] In some embodiments, the first information is further used to indicate that the terminal has a second capability, where the second capability is support for uninterrupted reception of the first reference signal on a second frequency band other than the first frequency band. Alternatively, the second capability is used to indicate that the terminal supports uninterrupted reception of the first reference signal on the second frequency band other than the first frequency band, and the terminal can also receive the second reference signal on the first frequency band.

[0150] Uninterrupted reception of the first reference signal includes: within the duration of the first frequency band and other durations outside the duration of the first reference signal, the terminal supports receiving the second reference signal using the first frequency band without interrupting the second reference signal.

[0151] Optionally, the uninterrupted reception of the first reference signal means that the terminal can also receive a second reference signal in the first frequency band. Optionally, the second reference signal is data or other reference signals.

[0152] In some embodiments, uninterrupted reception of the first reference signal includes: within the duration of the first frequency band and other durations outside the duration of the first reference signal, the terminal supports receiving the second reference signal using the first frequency band without interrupting the second reference signal.

[0153] In some embodiments, the duration of the first frequency band refers to the duration of activation of the first frequency band. The duration of the first reference signal refers to the duration of the first reference signal received by the terminal.

[0154] For example, as shown in FIG2B , within the duration corresponding to the data and other durations other than the duration of CDSSB (Cell-Defining SSB), the terminal supports receiving the second reference signal using the first frequency band without interrupting the second reference signal.

[0155] In some embodiments, the first information is further used to indicate that the terminal supports interruption of reception of the first reference signal on a second frequency band other than the first frequency band. In some embodiments, the first information is further used to indicate that the terminal supports interruption of reception of the first reference signal on the second frequency band other than the first frequency band, and the terminal cannot receive the second reference signal on the first frequency band.

[0156] In some embodiments, the first information is further used to indicate that the terminal has a capability of supporting interruption of reception of the first reference signal on a second frequency band other than the first frequency band. In some embodiments, the first information is further used to indicate that the terminal has a capability of supporting interruption of reception of the first reference signal on the second frequency band other than the first frequency band, and that the terminal cannot receive the second reference signal on the first frequency band.

[0157] In some embodiments, the first information is further used to indicate that the terminal has a third capability, where the third capability is supporting interruption of reception of the first reference signal on a second frequency band other than the first frequency band. Alternatively, the third capability is that the terminal supports interruption of reception of the first reference signal on the second frequency band other than the first frequency band, and the terminal can also receive the second reference signal on the first frequency band.

[0158] In some embodiments, interrupting reception of the first reference signal includes: interrupting reception of the first reference signal includes: the terminal not receiving the second reference signal on the first frequency band within a specific time period outside the duration of the first frequency band. Optionally, interrupting reception of the first reference signal includes: interrupting reception of the first reference signal includes: the terminal not receiving the second reference signal on the first frequency band within a specific time period before the duration of the first frequency band and within a specific time period after the duration of the first frequency band.

[0159] Optionally, interrupting the reception of the first reference signal means that the terminal cannot receive the second reference signal in the first frequency band. Optionally, the second reference signal is data or other reference signals.

[0160] Optionally, the approaching specific time is agreed upon by a communication protocol or specified in other ways, which is not limited in the embodiment of the present disclosure. For example, the approaching specific time is 5ms, 10ms or other values.

[0161] For example, as shown in FIG2C , within the time period corresponding to the black area, the terminal cannot receive the second reference signal on the first frequency band.

[0162] It should be noted that the terminal measuring the first reference signal in the embodiment of the present disclosure means that the terminal supports measuring the first reference signal based on no measurement interval. Alternatively, it can also be understood that the terminal supports measuring the first reference signal based on no measurement interval.

[0163] In some embodiments, the first information refers to UECapabilityInformation (terminal capability information) or other information.

[0164] Step S2102: The network device sends third information to the terminal.

[0165] In some embodiments, the terminal receives third information sent by the network device.

[0166] In some embodiments, the third information is used to configure frequency band information for the terminal, wherein the frequency band information is used to indicate information about the first frequency band or the second frequency band of the terminal.

[0167] In some embodiments, the name of the third information is not limited, and it can be, for example, configuration information, scheduling information, etc.

[0168] In some embodiments, the third information refers to RRCReconfiguationComplete (RRC reconfiguration information) or other information, which is not limited in the embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0169] Step S2103: The terminal sends second information to the network device.

[0170] In some embodiments, the network device receives second information sent by the terminal.

[0171] In some embodiments, the second information is used to indicate information of the second frequency band. In some embodiments, the second information is used to indicate frequency band information of the second frequency band.

[0172] In some embodiments, the name of the second information is not limited, and it can be, for example, indication information.

[0173] In some embodiments, in response to receiving third information sent by the network device, the terminal sends fourth information to the network device, where the fourth information includes the second information.

[0174] In some embodiments, the fourth information refers to existing signaling during the terminal communication process. The embodiment of the present disclosure sends the second information by multiplexing the fourth information.

[0175] In some embodiments, the fourth information includes at least one of the following:

[0176] Supports intra-band measurements without measurement gaps and interruptions in the second frequency band;

[0177] Supporting intra-band measurements without measurement gaps and with interruptions allowed in the second frequency band;

[0178] Supports inter-band measurements without measurement gaps and interruptions in the second frequency band;

[0179] Inter-band measurements with no measurement gaps and interruptions are supported in the second frequency band.

[0180] In some embodiments, the fourth information includes at least one of the following:

[0181] NeedForNCSG-IntraFreq-r17={nogap-noncsg} (Requires NCSG (Network Controlled Small Gap)-IntraFreq-r17=no gap-no NCSG);

[0182] NeedForGaps-InterFreq-r16 (need interval-interfrequency-r16);

[0183] NeedForNCSG-IntraFreq-r17 (need NCSG-frequency-r17);

[0184] NCSG-InterFreq-r17 (NCSG-InterFreq-r17);

[0185] NeedForGapsInterFreq-r18 (Need for GapsInterFreq-r18).

[0186] Step S2104: The network device sends a reference signal to the terminal.

[0187] In some embodiments, if the terminal supports uninterrupted reception of the first reference signal on a second frequency band other than the first frequency band, the network device may send the first reference signal and the second reference signal.

[0188] In some embodiments, if the terminal supports interruption of reception of the first reference signal on a second frequency band other than the first frequency band, the network device sends the first reference signal.

[0189] Step S2105: The terminal measures the reference signal.

[0190] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the terminal receives a reference signal sent by the network device and can measure the reference signal.

[0191] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the terminal determines the scheduling of the network device according to the scheduling restriction, and then performs the heterogeneous system measurement based on the scheduling.

[0192] In some embodiments, the names of information, etc. are not limited to the names described in the embodiments, and terms such as "information", "message", "signal", "signaling", "report", "configuration", "indication", "instruction", "command", "channel", "parameter", "domain", "field", "symbol", "symbol", "codeword", "codebook", "codeword", "codepoint", "bit", "data", "program", and "chip" can be used interchangeably.

[0193] In some embodiments, terms such as "uplink", "uplink", "physical uplink" can be interchangeable with each other, and terms such as "downlink", "downlink", "physical downlink" can be interchangeable with each other, and terms such as "side", "sidelink", "side communication", "sidelink communication", "direct connection", "direct link", "direct communication", "direct link communication" can be interchangeable with each other.

[0194] In some embodiments, "obtain", "get", "get", "receive", "transmit", "bidirectional transmission", "send and / or receive" can be interchangeable, and can be interpreted as receiving from other entities, obtaining from protocols, obtaining from higher layers, obtaining by self-processing, autonomous implementation, etc.

[0195] In some embodiments, terms such as "send", "transmit", "report", "download", "transmit", "bidirectional transmission", "send and / or receive" can be used interchangeably.

[0196] In some embodiments, terms such as "moment", "time point", "time", and "time position" can be replaced with each other, and terms such as "duration", "period", "time window", "window", and "time" can be replaced with each other.

[0197] In some embodiments, terms such as "certain", "preset", "preset", "setting", "indicated", "a certain", "any", and "first" can be interchangeable. "Specific A", "preset A", "preset A", "setting A", "indicated A", "a certain A", "any A", and "first A" can be interpreted as A pre-specified in a protocol, etc., or as A obtained through setting, configuration, or indication, etc., or as specific A, a certain A, any A, or first A, etc., but not limited to this.

[0198] The communication method involved in the embodiments of the present disclosure may include at least one of steps S2101 to S2105. For example, step S2101 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2102 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2103 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2104 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2105 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps S2101 and S2102 can be implemented as independent embodiments, steps S2103 and S2104 can be implemented as independent embodiments, steps S2101, S2102, and S2105 can be implemented as independent embodiments, steps S2103, S2104, and S2105 can be implemented as independent embodiments, and steps S2101, S2102, S2103, and S2104 can be implemented as independent embodiments, but are not limited thereto.

[0199] In some embodiments, step S2103, step S2104, and step S2105 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0200] In some embodiments, step S2101, step S2102, and step S2105 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0201] In some embodiments, step S2101, step S2102, step S2103, and step S2104 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0202] In some embodiments, reference may be made to other optional implementations described before or after the description corresponding to FIG. 2 .

[0203] FIG3A is a flow chart of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, which is applied to a terminal. As shown in FIG3A , the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method, which includes:

[0204] Step S3101: The terminal sends first information to the network device.

[0205] The optional implementation of step S3101 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2101 in Figure 2 and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2, which will not be repeated here.

[0206] Step S3102: The terminal sends second information to the network device.

[0207] The optional implementation of step S3102 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2103 in Figure 2 and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2, which will not be repeated here.

[0208] Step S3103: The terminal measures the reference signal.

[0209] The optional implementation of step S3103 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2105 in Figure 2 and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2, which will not be repeated here.

[0210] The communication method involved in the embodiments of the present disclosure may include at least one of steps S3101 to S3103. For example, step S3101 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S3102 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S3103 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, or at least two steps may be combined, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0211] In some embodiments, steps S3101 and S3102 are optional, steps S3101 and S3103 are optional, steps S3102 and S3103 are optional, step S3101 is optional, step S3102 is optional, and step S3103 is optional. In different embodiments, one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0212] FIG3B is a flow chart of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, which is applied to a terminal. As shown in FIG3B , the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method, which includes:

[0213] Step S3201: The terminal sends first information to the network device.

[0214] Optional implementations of step S3201 may refer to step S2101 in FIG. 2 , step S3101 in FIG. 3A , and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3A , which will not be described in detail here.

[0215] FIG4A is a flow chart of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, which is applied to a network device. As shown in FIG4A , the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method, which includes:

[0216] Step S4101: The network device sends third information to the terminal.

[0217] The optional implementation of step S4101 can be found in step S2102 of FIG. 2 and other related parts of the embodiment involved in FIG. 2 , which will not be described in detail here.

[0218] Step S4102: The network device sends a reference signal to the terminal.

[0219] The optional implementation of step S4102 can be found in step S2104 of FIG. 2 and other related parts of the embodiment involved in FIG. 2 , which will not be described in detail here.

[0220] The communication method involved in the embodiment of the present disclosure may include at least one of steps S4101 to S4102. For example, step S4101 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, and step S4102 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0221] In some embodiments, step S4101 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0222] In some embodiments, step S4102 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0223] FIG4B is a flow chart of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, which is applied to a network device. As shown in FIG4B , the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method, which includes:

[0224] Step S4201: The network device receives first information sent by the terminal.

[0225] The optional implementation of step S4201 can be found in step S2102 of FIG. 2 and other related parts of the embodiment involved in FIG. 2 , which will not be described in detail here.

[0226] In some embodiments, the first information is further used to indicate that the terminal supports uninterrupted reception of the first reference signal on the second frequency band except the first frequency band.

[0227] In some embodiments, the uninterrupted reception of the first reference signal includes: within the duration of the first frequency band, and other durations outside the duration of the first reference signal, the terminal supports the use of the first frequency band to receive the second reference signal without interrupting the second reference signal.

[0228] In some embodiments, the first information is further used to indicate that the terminal supports interruption of reception of the first reference signal on the second frequency band except the first frequency band.

[0229] In some embodiments, the interruption of receiving the first reference signal includes: the terminal not receiving the second reference signal in the first frequency band within a specific time period outside the duration of the first frequency band.

[0230] In some embodiments, the terminal supports measuring the first reference signal based on no measurement gap.

[0231] In some embodiments, the method further comprises:

[0232] The terminal sends second information to the network device, where the second information is used to indicate information about the second frequency band.

[0233] In some embodiments, the method further comprises:

[0234] sending third information to the terminal;

[0235] Receive fourth information, where the fourth information is sent by the terminal in response to receiving the third information, the fourth information includes the second information, and the third information is used to configure frequency band information for the terminal.

[0236] In some embodiments, the fourth information includes at least one of the following:

[0237] supporting intra-band measurements without measurement gaps and without interruptions in the second frequency band;

[0238] Supporting intra-band measurement without measurement gaps and allowing interruptions in the second frequency band;

[0239] supporting inter-band measurements without measurement gaps and without interruption in the second frequency band;

[0240] Inter-band measurement without measurement gaps and with interruption allowed is supported in the second frequency band.

[0241] In some embodiments, the terminal performing the measurement includes at least one of the following:

[0242] RRM measurement;

[0243] BM;

[0244] RLM.

[0245] FIG5 is a flow chart of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG5 , the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method, and the method includes:

[0246] Step S5101: The terminal sends first information to the network device.

[0247] Step S5102: The network device receives the first channel sent by the terminal.

[0248] Optional implementations of step S5101 may refer to step S2101 in FIG. 2 , step S3101 in FIG. 3A , and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3A , which will not be described in detail here.

[0249] Optional implementations of step S5102 may refer to step S2102 of FIG. 2 , step S4101 of FIG. 4A , and other related parts of the embodiments involved in FIG. 2 and FIG. 4A , which will not be described in detail here.

[0250] In some embodiments, the above method may include the methods of the above embodiments of the communication system side, terminal side, network device side, etc., which will not be repeated here.

[0251] FIG6 is a flow chart of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG6 , the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method, and the method includes:

[0252] Step S6101: The terminal has a first capability, and the first capability supports intra-frequency measurement capability.

[0253] In some embodiments, the capability to support B-1-1 shall be indicated to NW when UE conveys its capability to NW (Network).

[0254] On the other hand, since whether UE can perform such interRAT measurement wo gap based on B-1-1 is dependent with the specific carrier / band, UE needs also to further indicate the per-carrier or per-band information of supporting measurement wo (with out) gap to NW to the network.

[0255] Among them, B-1-1 means: Using larger BW covering SSB outside active BWP without interruptions.

[0256] Among them, B-1-2 means: Using larger BW covering SSB outside active BWP with interruptions.

[0257] In some embodiments, for NW behavior, when UE reporting its capability to support the measurement wo gap via NCSG or B-1-1 are the same. For an example, NW could schedule the data during these measurement occasions indeed no matter what UE'behavior is.

[0258] In some embodiments, the behavior of the terminal when reporting its support for the capability of not requiring a measurement gap and not requiring an interruption is transparent to the network. For example, the terminal supports performing measurements without requiring a measurement gap via "NeedForNCSG-IntraFreq-r17={nogap-noncsg}" or "NeedForGapsIntraFreq-r16", which can represent the following two different scenarios:

[0259] 1. Override SSB with a larger BW outside of the valid BWP without interruption or

[0260] 2. Use other idle RF chains to measure the reference signal in the carrier under test.

[0261] (Observation: UE's behavior when reporting its capability to support the measurement wo gap wo interruption can be transparent to gNB. For an example, UE support measurement wo gap via "NeedForNCSG-IntraFreq-r17={nogap-noncsg}or NeedForGapsIntraFreq-r16" can represent the two different scenarios below:

[0262] 1.Using larger BW covering SSB outside active BWP without interruptions or

[0263] 2.Using other vacant RF chain to measure the reference signal in the measured carriers.)

[0264] In some embodiments, for the intra-measurement wo gap because of UE support B-1-1, UE can reuse the current signaling of NeedForNCSG-IntraFreq-r17={nogap-noncsg} or NeedForGapsIntraFreq-r16 to indicate no gap and no interruption per band.

[0265] In some embodiments, similarly, for NW, in both cases of "wogap-point" (B-1-1) and "wogap-int" (B-1-2), the network's behaviors are the same. That is, UE's signaling to NW indicates B-1-2 can be the same as that of B-1-1. (Similarly, for NW, in both cases of "wogap-woint" (B-1-1) and "wogap-int" (B-1-2) NW behaviors are same. That is, UE's signaling to NW indicates B-1-2 can be the same as that of B-1-1.)

[0266] In some embodiments, the terminal behavior indicates that it supports the inter-frequency measurement capability of B-1-1 / B-1-2 (UE behavior to indicate its capability for inter-frequency measurements to support B-1-1 / B-1-2).

[0267] For inter-frequency measurement wo gap based on B-1-2, NW behavior are completely the same.But for UE the only difference comes from the reused signaling could be based on "NeedForNCSG-IntraFreq-r17 or NeedForGapsIntraFreq-r18"in which the interruption allowed scenario would be indicated.

[0268] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, some or all of the steps and their optional implementations may be arbitrarily combined with some or all of the steps in other embodiments, or may be arbitrarily combined with the optional implementations of other embodiments.

[0269] The embodiments of the present disclosure further provide an apparatus for implementing any of the above methods. For example, an apparatus is provided, comprising units or modules for implementing each step performed by a terminal in any of the above methods. For another example, another apparatus is provided, comprising units or modules for implementing each step performed by a network device (e.g., an access network device, a core network function node, a core network device, etc.) in any of the above methods.

[0270] It should be understood that the division of the various units or modules in the above device is merely a division of logical functions. In actual implementation, they may be fully or partially integrated into a physical entity, or they may be physically separated. In addition, the units or modules in the device may be implemented in the form of a processor calling software: for example, the device includes a processor, the processor is connected to a memory, and the memory stores instructions. The processor calls the instructions stored in the memory to implement any of the above methods or implement the functions of the various units or modules of the above device, wherein the processor is, for example, a general-purpose processor, such as a central processing unit (CPU) or a microprocessor, and the memory is a memory within the device or a memory outside the device. Alternatively, the units or modules in the device can be implemented in the form of hardware circuits, and the functions of some or all of the units or modules can be realized by designing the hardware circuits. The above-mentioned hardware circuits can be understood as one or more processors; for example, in one implementation, the above-mentioned hardware circuit is an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), which realizes the functions of some or all of the above units or modules by designing the logical relationship of the components in the circuit; for example, in another implementation, the above-mentioned hardware circuit can be realized by a programmable logic device (PLD). Taking a field programmable gate array (FPGA) as an example, it can include a large number of logic gate circuits, and the connection relationship between the logic gate circuits is configured by configuring the configuration file, thereby realizing the functions of some or all of the above units or modules. All units or modules of the above devices can be realized in the form of software called by the processor, or in the form of hardware circuits, or in part by the form of software called by the processor, and the rest by hardware circuits.

[0271] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor is a circuit with signal processing capabilities. In one implementation, the processor can be a circuit with instruction reading and execution capabilities, such as a central processing unit (CPU), a microprocessor, a graphics processing unit (GPU) (which can be understood as a microprocessor), or a digital signal processor (DSP). In another implementation, the processor can implement certain functions through the logical relationship of the hardware circuit. The logical relationship of the above-mentioned hardware circuit is fixed or reconfigurable. For example, the processor is a hardware circuit implemented by an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or a programmable logic device (PLD), such as an FPGA. In a reconfigurable hardware circuit, the process of the processor loading a configuration document and implementing the hardware circuit configuration can be understood as the process of the processor loading instructions to implement the functions of some or all of the above units or modules. In addition, it can also be a hardware circuit designed for artificial intelligence, which can be understood as an ASIC, such as a neural network processing unit (NPU), a tensor processing unit (TPU), a deep learning processing unit (DPU), etc.

[0272] Figure 7A is a structural diagram of the terminal proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 7A, the terminal 7100 may include: at least one of a transceiver module 7101, a processing module 7102, etc. In some embodiments, the transceiver module 7101 is used for the terminal to send first information to a network device, and the first information is used to indicate that the terminal supports receiving a first reference signal on a second frequency band other than the first frequency band, and the first reference signal is used for the terminal to perform measurement. Optionally, the above-mentioned transceiver module 7101 is used to execute at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by the terminal 7100 in any of the above methods (for example, step S2101 but not limited thereto), which will not be repeated here. Optionally, the above-mentioned processing module is used to execute at least one of the other steps performed by the terminal 7100 in any of the above methods, which will not be repeated here.

[0273] Optionally, the processing module 7102 is used to execute at least one of the communication steps such as processing performed by the terminal in any of the above methods, which will not be repeated here.

[0274] Figure 7B is a schematic diagram of the structure of the network device proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 7B, the network device 7200 may include: at least one of a transceiver module 7201, a processing module 7202, etc. In some embodiments, the transceiver module 7201 is used for the network device to receive first information sent by a terminal, where the first information is used to indicate that the terminal supports receiving a first reference signal on a second frequency band other than the first frequency band, and the first reference signal is used for the terminal to perform measurement. Optionally, the above-mentioned transceiver module is used to perform at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving (such as step S2102 but not limited thereto) performed by the network device 7200 in any of the above methods, and no further details are given here.

[0275] Optionally, the processing module 7202 is used to execute at least one of the communication steps such as processing performed by the network device in any of the above methods, which will not be repeated here.

[0276] In some embodiments, the transceiver module may include a transmitting module and / or a receiving module, and the transmitting module and the receiving module may be separate or integrated. Optionally, the transceiver module may be interchangeable with the transceiver.

[0277] In some embodiments, the processing module can be a single module or can include multiple submodules. Optionally, the multiple submodules respectively execute all or part of the steps required to be executed by the processing module. Optionally, the processing module can be interchangeable with the processor.

[0278] Figure 8A is a schematic diagram of the structure of a communication device 8100 proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure. Communication device 8100 can be a network device (e.g., an access network device, a core network device, etc.), a terminal (e.g., a user equipment, etc.), a chip, a chip system, or a processor that supports a network device to implement any of the above methods, or a chip, a chip system, or a processor that supports a terminal to implement any of the above methods. Communication device 8100 can be used to implement the methods described in the above method embodiments. For details, please refer to the description of the above method embodiments.

[0279] As shown in Figure 8A, the communication device 8100 includes one or more processors 8101. The processor 8101 can be a general-purpose processor or a dedicated processor, for example, a baseband processor or a central processing unit. The baseband processor can be used to process communication protocols and communication data, and the central processing unit can be used to control the communication device (such as a base station, a baseband chip, a terminal device, a terminal device chip, a DU or a CU, etc.), execute programs, and process program data. The communication device 8100 is used to perform any of the above methods.

[0280] In some embodiments, the communication device 8100 further includes one or more memories 8102 for storing instructions. Optionally, all or part of the memories 8102 may be located outside the communication device 8100.

[0281] In some embodiments, the communication device 8100 further includes one or more transceivers 8103. When the communication device 8100 includes one or more transceivers 8103, the transceiver 8103 performs at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above method (for example, step S2101, step S2102, step S2103, step S2104, but not limited thereto).

[0282] In some embodiments, a transceiver may include a receiver and / or a transmitter. The receiver and transmitter may be separate or integrated. Optionally, the terms transceiver, transceiver unit, transceiver, and transceiver circuit may be used interchangeably; the terms transmitter, transmitting unit, transmitter, and transmitting circuit may be used interchangeably; and the terms receiver, receiving unit, receiver, and receiving circuit may be used interchangeably.

[0283] In some embodiments, the communication device 8100 may include one or more interface circuits 8104. Optionally, the interface circuit 8104 is connected to the memory 8102. The interface circuit 8104 may be configured to receive signals from the memory 8102 or other devices, and may be configured to send signals to the memory 8102 or other devices. For example, the interface circuit 8104 may read instructions stored in the memory 8102 and send the instructions to the processor 8101.

[0284] The communication device 8100 described in the above embodiment may be a network device or a terminal, but the scope of the communication device 8100 described in the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and the structure of the communication device 8100 may not be limited by FIG. 8A. The communication device may be an independent device or may be part of a larger device. For example, the communication device may be: 1) an independent integrated circuit IC, or a chip, or a chip system or subsystem; (2) a collection of one or more ICs, optionally, the above IC collection may also include a storage component for storing data or programs; (3) an ASIC, such as a modem; (4) a module that can be embedded in other devices; (5) a receiver, a terminal device, an intelligent terminal device, a cellular phone, a wireless device, a handheld device, a mobile unit, an in-vehicle device, a network device, a cloud device, an artificial intelligence device, etc.; (6) others, etc.

[0285] FIG8B is a schematic diagram of the structure of a chip 8200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. If the communication device 8100 can be a chip or a chip system, please refer to the schematic diagram of the structure of the chip 8200 shown in FIG8B , but the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0286] The chip 8200 includes one or more processors 8201 , and the chip 8200 is configured to execute any of the above methods.

[0287] In some embodiments, the chip 8200 further includes one or more interface circuits 8202. Optionally, the interface circuit 8202 is connected to the memory 8203. The interface circuit 8202 can be used to receive signals from the memory 8203 or other devices, and can be used to send signals to the memory 8203 or other devices. For example, the interface circuit 8202 can read instructions stored in the memory 8203 and send the instructions to the processor 8201.

[0288] In some embodiments, the interface circuit 8202 performs at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above method, and the processor 8201 performs at least one of the other steps.

[0289] In some embodiments, terms such as interface circuit, interface, transceiver pin, and transceiver may be used interchangeably.

[0290] In some embodiments, the chip 8200 further includes one or more memories 8203 for storing instructions. Alternatively, all or part of the memories 8203 may be outside the chip 8200.

[0291] The present disclosure also proposes a storage medium having instructions stored thereon, which, when executed on the communication device 8100, causes the communication device 8100 to execute any of the above methods. Optionally, the storage medium is an electronic storage medium. Optionally, the storage medium is a computer-readable storage medium, but is not limited thereto, and may also be a storage medium readable by other devices. Optionally, the storage medium may be a non-transitory storage medium, but is not limited thereto, and may also be a temporary storage medium.

[0292] The present disclosure also provides a program product, which, when executed by the communication device 8100, enables the communication device 8100 to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the program product is a computer program product.

[0293] The present disclosure also proposes a computer program, which, when executed on a computer, causes the computer to perform any one of the above methods.

Claims

1. A communication method, characterized in that: The method comprises: The terminal sends first information to the network device, where the first information is used to indicate that the terminal supports receiving a first reference signal on a second frequency band except the first frequency band, and the first reference signal is used by the terminal to perform measurement.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The first information is further used to indicate that the terminal supports uninterrupted reception of the first reference signal on the second frequency band except the first frequency band.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that The uninterrupted reception of the first reference signal includes: within the duration of the first frequency band and other durations outside the duration of the first reference signal, the terminal supports the use of the first frequency band to receive the second reference signal without interrupting the second reference signal.

4. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first information is further used to indicate that the terminal supports interruption of receiving the first reference signal on the second frequency band except the first frequency band.

5. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that The interruption of receiving the first reference signal includes: the terminal does not receive the second reference signal in the first frequency band within a specific time period outside the duration of the first frequency band.

6. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The terminal supports measuring the first reference signal based on no measurement interval.

7. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The method further comprises: The terminal sends second information to the network device, where the second information is used to indicate information of the second frequency band.

8. The method according to claim 7, characterized in that The method further comprises: In response to receiving the third information sent by the network device, fourth information is sent to the network device, the fourth information includes the second information, and the third information is used to configure frequency band information for the terminal.

9. The method according to claim 8, characterized in that The fourth information includes at least one of the following: Supporting intra-band measurement without measurement gaps and without interruption in the second frequency band; Supporting intra-band measurement without measurement gaps and allowing interruptions in the second frequency band; supporting inter-band measurements without measurement gaps and without interruption in the second frequency band; Inter-frequency band measurement without measurement gap and with interruption allowed is supported in the second frequency band.

10. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The terminal performing measurement includes at least one of the following: Radio Resource Management RRM measurements; Beam management BM; Radio Link Monitoring RLM.

11. A communication method, characterized in that: The method comprises: The network device receives first information sent by a terminal, where the first information is used to indicate that the terminal supports receiving a first reference signal on a second frequency band other than the first frequency band, and the first reference signal is used by the terminal for measurement.

12. The method according to claim 11, characterized in that The first information is further used to indicate that the terminal supports uninterrupted reception of the first reference signal on the second frequency band except the first frequency band.

13. The method according to claim 12, characterized in that The uninterrupted reception of the first reference signal includes: within the duration of the first frequency band and other durations outside the duration of the first reference signal, the terminal supports the use of the first frequency band to receive the second reference signal without interrupting the second reference signal.

14. The method according to claim 11, characterized in that The first information is further used to indicate that the terminal supports interruption of receiving the first reference signal on the second frequency band except the first frequency band.

15. The method according to claim 14, characterized in that The interruption of receiving the first reference signal includes: the terminal does not receive the second reference signal in the first frequency band within a specific time period outside the duration of the first frequency band.

16. The method according to any one of claims 11 to 15, characterized in that: The terminal supports measuring the first reference signal based on no measurement interval.

17. The method according to any one of claims 11 to 16, characterized in that: The method further comprises: The terminal sends second information to the network device, where the second information is used to indicate information of the second frequency band.

18. The method according to claim 17, characterized in that The method further comprises: Sending third information to the terminal; Receive fourth information, where the fourth information is sent by the terminal in response to receiving the third information, the fourth information includes the second information, and the third information is used to configure frequency band information for the terminal.

19. The method according to claim 18, characterized in that The fourth information includes at least one of the following: Supporting intra-band measurement without measurement gaps and without interruption in the second frequency band; Supporting intra-band measurement without measurement gaps and allowing interruptions in the second frequency band; supporting inter-band measurements without measurement gaps and without interruption in the second frequency band; Inter-frequency band measurement without measurement gap and with interruption allowed is supported in the second frequency band.

20. The method according to any one of claims 11 to 19, characterized in that: The terminal performing measurement includes at least one of the following: RRM measurement; BM; RLM.

21. A communication method, characterized in that: The method comprises: The terminal sends first information to the network device, where the first information is used to indicate that the terminal supports receiving a first reference signal on a second frequency band other than the first frequency band, and the first reference signal is used by the terminal to perform measurement; The network device receives first information sent by the terminal.

22. A terminal, characterized in that: The terminal comprises: The transceiver module is used for the terminal to send first information to the network device, where the first information is used to indicate that the terminal supports receiving a first reference signal on a second frequency band other than the first frequency band, and the first reference signal is used for the terminal to perform measurement.

23. A network device, characterized in that: The network equipment includes: The transceiver module is used for the network device to receive first information sent by the terminal, where the first information is used to indicate that the terminal supports receiving a first reference signal on a second frequency band other than the first frequency band, and the first reference signal is used for the terminal to perform measurement.

24. A terminal, characterized in that: The terminal comprises: one or more processors; The processor is used to call instructions to enable the terminal to execute the communication method according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

25. A network device, characterized in that: The network equipment includes: one or more processors; The processor is used to call instructions to enable the network device to execute the communication method described in any one of claims 11 to 20.

26. A communication system, characterized in that: The invention comprises a terminal and a network device, wherein the terminal is configured to implement the communication method according to any one of claims 1 to 10, and the network device is configured to implement the communication method according to any one of claims 11 to 20.

27. A storage medium storing instructions, characterized in that: When the instruction is executed on a communication device, the communication device is enabled to execute the communication method according to any one of claims 1 to 10, or execute the communication method according to any one of claims 11 to 20.

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