Capability reporting method and apparatus, capability determination method and apparatus, and storage medium

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a capability reporting method and apparatus, and a storage medium. The capability reporting method comprises: transmitting a first signal to a first network device of a first cell or a second network device of a second cell, wherein the first signal is used for indicating a capability, which is supported by a terminal and associated with synchronization signal block (SSB) activation and / or deactivation, SSB activation is used for indicating the presence of an SSB between the terminal and the first network device of the first cell, and SSB deactivation is used for indicating the absence of the SSB between the terminal and the first network device of the first cell. In the above embodiments, the problem of high resource consumption caused by periodically transmitting the SSB between a network device and the terminal is solved, and it is ensured that the terminal reports the capability, which is supported by the terminal itself and associated with SSB activation or SSB deactivation to adjust the transmission of the SSB, thereby saving on resources and ensuring communication reliability.

Description

Capability reporting, capability determination method, device, and storage medium Technical Field

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

[0002] With the rapid development of mobile communication technology, network equipment can periodically send SSB (Synchronization Signal Block) to the terminal, and the terminal can receive the SSB sent by the network equipment at the configured time and frequency position. However, the periodic transmission of SSB consumes a lot of resources.

[0003] Summary of the Invention

[0004] The solution provided by the present disclosure solves the problem of high resource consumption in periodically sending SSB between network equipment and terminals, ensures the terminal's ability to report its own supported SSB on or SSB off to adjust the sending of SSB, saves resources, and ensures communication reliability.

[0005] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a capability reporting and capability determination method, device, and storage medium.

[0006] According to a first aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a capability reporting method is proposed, the method being executed by a terminal, the method including:

[0007] A first signal is sent to a first network device of a first cell or a second network device of a second cell, where the first signal is used to indicate capabilities associated with synchronization signal block SSB on and / or SSB off supported by the terminal, where the SSB on is used to indicate that SSB exists between the terminal and the first network device of the first cell, and the SSB off is used to indicate that SSB does not exist between the terminal and the first network device of the first cell.

[0008] According to a second aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a capability determination method is provided, where the method is performed by a first network device and includes:

[0009] receiving a first signal sent by a terminal, where the first signal is used to indicate a capability associated with synchronization signal block (SSB) on and / or SSB off, supported by the terminal, where the SSB on is used to indicate that SSB exists between the terminal and the first network device, and the SSB off is used to indicate that SSB does not exist between the terminal and the first network device;

[0010] Based on the first signal, determine the capability of the terminal to turn on and / or turn off the synchronization signal block SSB.

[0011] According to a third aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a capability determination method is provided, where the method is performed by a second network device, and the method includes:

[0012] receiving a first signal sent by a terminal, where the first signal is used to indicate a capability associated with synchronization signal block (SSB) on and / or SSB off, supported by the terminal, where the SSB on is used to indicate that SSB exists between the terminal and the first network device, and the SSB off is used to indicate that SSB does not exist between the terminal and the first network device;

[0013] Determine the capability of the terminal to support synchronization signal block SSB on and / or SSB off based on the first signal

[0014] According to a fourth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a capability reporting and determination method is proposed, the method comprising:

[0015] The terminal sends a first signal to a first network device of a first cell or a second network device of a second cell, where the first signal is used to indicate a capability associated with synchronization signal block SSB on and / or SSB off, supported by the terminal, where the SSB on is used to indicate that there is an SSB between the terminal and the first network device of the first cell, and the SSB off is used to indicate that there is no SSB between the terminal and the first network device of the first cell;

[0016] The first network device and / or the second network device receives the first signal sent by the terminal;

[0017] The first network device and / or the second network device determines the capability of the terminal supported by the synchronization signal block SSB on and / or SSB off based on the first signal.

[0018] According to a fifth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a capability reporting device is provided, including:

[0019] A transceiver module is used to send a first signal to a first network device in a first cell or a second network device in a second cell, where the first signal is used to indicate capabilities supported by the terminal that are associated with synchronization signal block SSB on and / or SSB off, where the SSB on is used to indicate that SSB exists between the terminal and the first network device in the first cell, and the SSB off is used to indicate that SSB does not exist between the terminal and the first network device in the first cell.

[0020] According to a sixth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a capability determination device is provided, including:

[0021] a transceiver module, configured to receive a first signal sent by a terminal, where the first signal is used to indicate a capability associated with synchronization signal block (SSB) on and / or SSB off, supported by the terminal, where the SSB on is used to indicate that SSB exists between the terminal and the first network device, and the SSB off is used to indicate that SSB does not exist between the terminal and the first network device;

[0022] A processing module is used to determine the capability of the terminal to turn on and / or turn off the synchronization signal block SSB based on the first signal.

[0023] According to a seventh aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a terminal is provided, including:

[0024] one or more processors;

[0025] The terminal is used to execute any one of the methods described in the first aspect.

[0026] According to an eighth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a network device is provided, including:

[0027] one or more processors;

[0028] The network device is used to execute any one of the methods described in the second aspect or the third aspect.

[0029] According to a ninth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a communication system is provided, including:

[0030] A terminal and a network device, wherein the terminal is configured to implement the capability reporting method described in the first aspect, and the network device is configured to implement the capability reporting method described in the second aspect or the third aspect.

[0031] According to the tenth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a storage medium is proposed, which 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, the second aspect, or the third aspect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] 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:

[0033] FIG1 is a schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0034] FIG2A is an interactive diagram illustrating a capability reporting and determination method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0035] FIG2B is an interactive diagram illustrating a method for reporting and determining capabilities according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0036] FIG2C is an interactive diagram illustrating a method for reporting and determining capabilities according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0037] FIG3A is a flow chart of a capability reporting method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0038] FIG3B is a flow chart of a capability reporting method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0039] FIG3C is a schematic diagram of a process of a capability reporting method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0040] FIG4A is a flow chart illustrating a method for determining capability according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0041] FIG4B is a flow chart illustrating a method for determining capability according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0042] FIG4C is a flow chart illustrating a method for determining capability according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0043] FIG4D is a flow chart illustrating a method for determining capability according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0044] FIG5 is a flow chart of a capability reporting and determination method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0045] FIG6 is a flow chart of a capability reporting and determination method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0046] FIG7A is a schematic structural diagram of a capability reporting device proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0047] FIG7B is a schematic structural diagram of a capability determination device proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0048] FIG8A is a schematic structural diagram of a communication device proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0049] FIG8B is a schematic diagram of the structure of the chip proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0050] The present disclosure provides a capability reporting and capability determination method, device, and storage medium.

[0051] According to a first aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a capability reporting method is proposed, the method being executed by a terminal, the method including:

[0052] A first signal is sent to a first network device of a first cell or a second network device of a second cell, where the first signal is used to indicate capabilities associated with synchronization signal block SSB on and / or SSB off supported by the terminal, where the SSB on is used to indicate that SSB exists between the terminal and the first network device of the first cell, and the SSB off is used to indicate that SSB does not exist between the terminal and the first network device of the first cell.

[0053] In the above embodiment, the problem of high resource consumption in periodically sending SSB between network equipment and terminals is solved, and the ability of the terminal to report its own supported SSB on or SSB off is ensured to adjust the sending of SSB, save resources, and ensure communication reliability.

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

[0055] sending a second signal to the first network device or the second network device; or,

[0056] Receive the second signal sent by the first network device or the second network device.

[0057] In the above embodiment, a second signal can be sent between the terminal and the network device to ensure that the second signal can indicate entering the on or off state, ensure the accuracy of the indication, and further ensure the accuracy of the subsequent SSB sending and the reliability of communication.

[0058] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0059] After sending the second signal to the first network device or the second network device, receiving a third signal sent by the first network device or the second network device; the third signal is a confirmation signal of the second signal; or,

[0060] Receive the second signal sent by the first network device or the second network device, and send the third signal to the first network device or the second network device; the third signal is a confirmation signal of the second signal.

[0061] In the above embodiment, a confirmation signal of the second signal may be sent between the terminal and the network device to ensure the accuracy of the transmitted confirmation signal and thus ensure communication reliability.

[0062] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the capability associated with SSB on and / or SSB off includes at least one of the following:

[0063] Switching from the SSB OFF to the SSB ON starting position;

[0064] The SSB pattern during the period when the SSB is turned on;

[0065] The structure of the SSB during the period when the SSB is turned on;

[0066] The number of synchronization signal block SSB burst sets;

[0067] Duration of SSB transmission;

[0068] SSB power parameters;

[0069] Whether to send other reference signals.

[0070] In the above embodiment, the capability of SSB on and / or SSB off includes multiple parameters, which ensures the diversity of the terminal's ability to indicate its own SSB on and / or SSB off, thereby ensuring the accuracy of the indicated capability.

[0071] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the starting position for switching from the SSB off to the SSB on includes at least one of the following:

[0072] a minimum interval between the second signal and the third signal;

[0073] The minimum interval between the second signal and the first symbol of SSB in the SSB on.

[0074] In the above embodiment, the starting position of the SSB opening is indicated by the interval between the second signal and the confirmation signal or the first symbol in the SSB opening, thereby ensuring the accuracy of the indicated starting position and further ensuring the accuracy of the terminal reporting capability.

[0075] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the second signal is used to request or indicate that the first cell is in an SSB on state and / or an SSB off state, and the signal type of the second signal includes at least one of the following:

[0076] The second signal is WUS;

[0077] The second signal is an indication signal for turning on or off the first cell;

[0078] The second signal is an activation or deactivation indication signal of the first cell.

[0079] In the above embodiment, the second signal can be a WUS signal or an indication signal, which expands the diversity of the second signal and thereby ensures the accuracy of requesting or indicating that the first cell is in the SSB on state and / or SSB off state.

[0080] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the structure of the SSB includes a first structure and / or a second structure; the signal type and / or sending parameters of the first structure are different from at least one of the signal type and / or sending parameters of the second structure.

[0081] In the above embodiment, the SSB is defined by defining different SSB structures, thereby expanding the structure of the SSB and improving the diversity of the capabilities reported by the terminal.

[0082] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the signal type of the first structure includes PSS (Primary Synchronization Signal) and SSS (Secondary Synchronization Signal), and the signal type of the second structure includes PSS, SSS and PBCH (Physical Broadcast Channel); or,

[0083] There is no time domain interval or a first time interval between two adjacent SSB beams in an SSB burst set corresponding to the transmission parameters of the first structure, and there is a second time interval between two adjacent SSB beams in an SSB burst set corresponding to the transmission parameters of the second structure; the second time interval is greater than the first time interval; or

[0084] There is no time domain interval or a third time interval between two adjacent SSB burst sets corresponding to the sending parameters of the first structure, and there is a fourth time interval between two adjacent SSB burst sets corresponding to the sending parameters of the second structure; the fourth time interval is greater than the third time interval.

[0085] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the SSB pattern includes a first pattern and / or a second pattern; the number of beams and the sending period involved in the first pattern are different from at least one of the number of beams and the sending period involved in the second pattern.

[0086] In the above embodiment, SSB is defined by defining different SSB patterns, which expands the SSB pattern and thereby improves the diversity of the capabilities reported by the terminal.

[0087] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the beams involved in the first pattern include a first beam, and the beams involved in the second pattern include the first beam and a second beam; the first beam is the beam indicated by the second signal, the first beam is the beam indicated by the third signal, the beam used for second signal transmission, the beam used for third signal transmission, the first beam includes the beam used for second signal transmission and one or more adjacent beams of the beam used for second signal transmission, or the first beam includes the beam used for third signal transmission and one or more adjacent beams of the beam used for third signal transmission; the second beam is any beam other than the first beam among the beams involved in the second pattern;

[0088] The sending period involved in the first pattern is within a first value range and the sending period involved in the second pattern is within a second value range; the second value range is at least partially different from the first value range; some values ​​in the first value range are less than the minimum value of the second value range;

[0089] The structure of the SSB in the first pattern is a first structure or a second structure.

[0090] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, whether to send other reference signals includes:

[0091] The reference signal structure of the other reference signals during the period when the SSB is turned on;

[0092] a pattern of the other reference signal during the period when the SSB is turned on;

[0093] the number of the other reference signals;

[0094] duration of the other reference signals;

[0095] The power parameter of the other reference signal.

[0096] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the other reference signals include at least one of TRS (Tracking Reference Signal) or CSI-RS (Channel State Information-Reference Signal).

[0097] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the other reference signal is at least one of periodic, semi-persistent or non-periodic.

[0098] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the pattern of the other reference signals includes a third pattern and / or a fourth pattern; the number of beams and the sending period involved in the third pattern are different from at least one of the number of beams and the sending period involved in the fourth pattern.

[0099] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the beam involved in the third pattern includes a first beam, and the beam involved in the fourth pattern includes a first beam and a second beam; the first beam is the beam indicated by the second signal, the first beam is the beam indicated by the third signal, the beam used for the second signal transmission, the beam used for the third signal transmission, the first beam includes the beam used for the second signal transmission and one or more adjacent beams of the beam used for the second signal transmission, or the first beam includes the beam used for the third signal transmission and one or more adjacent beams of the beam used for the third signal transmission; the second beam is any beam other than the first beam among the beams involved in the fourth pattern;

[0100] The sending period involved in the third pattern is within the third value range and the sending period involved in the fourth pattern is within the fourth value range; the fourth value range is at least partially different from the third value range; some values ​​in the third value range are less than the minimum value of the fourth value range.

[0101] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0102] Receive a downlink signal and / or a downlink channel sent by the network device.

[0103] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a capability determination method, the method being performed by a first network device, the method comprising:

[0104] receiving a first signal sent by a terminal, where the first signal is used to indicate a capability associated with synchronization signal block (SSB) on and / or SSB off, supported by the terminal, where the SSB on is used to indicate that SSB exists between the terminal and the first network device, and the SSB off is used to indicate that SSB does not exist between the terminal and the first network device;

[0105] Based on the first signal, determine the capability of the terminal to turn on and / or turn off the synchronization signal block SSB.

[0106] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0107] receiving a second signal sent by the terminal; or,

[0108] The second signal is sent to the terminal.

[0109] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0110] After receiving the second signal sent by the terminal, sending a third signal to the terminal; the third signal is a confirmation signal of the second signal; or,

[0111] After sending the second signal to the terminal, the third signal sent by the terminal is received; the third signal is a confirmation signal of the second signal.

[0112] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the capability associated with SSB on and / or SSB off includes at least one of the following:

[0113] Switching from the SSB OFF to the SSB ON starting position;

[0114] The SSB pattern during the period when the SSB is turned on;

[0115] The structure of the SSB during the period when the SSB is turned on;

[0116] The number of synchronization signal block SSB burst sets;

[0117] Duration of SSB transmission;

[0118] SSB power parameters;

[0119] Whether to send other reference signals.

[0120] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the starting position for switching from the SSB off to the SSB on includes at least one of the following:

[0121] a minimum interval between the second signal and the third signal;

[0122] The minimum interval between the second signal and the first symbol of SSB in the SSB on.

[0123] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the second signal is used to request or indicate that the first cell is in an SSB on state and / or an SSB off state, and the signal type of the second signal includes at least one of the following:

[0124] The second signal is a wake-up signal WUS;

[0125] The second signal is an indication signal for turning on or off the first cell;

[0126] The second signal is an activation or deactivation indication signal of the first cell.

[0127] In combination with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the structure of the SSB includes a first structure and / or a second structure; the signal type and / or sending parameters of the first structure are different from at least one of the signal type and / or sending parameters of the second structure.

[0128] In combination with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the signal type of the first structure includes a primary synchronization signal PSS and a secondary synchronization signal SSS, and the signal type of the second structure includes PSS, SSS, and a physical broadcast channel PBCH; or,

[0129] There is no time domain interval or a first time interval between two adjacent SSB beams in an SSB burst set corresponding to the transmission parameters of the first structure, and there is a second time interval between two adjacent SSB beams in an SSB burst set corresponding to the transmission parameters of the second structure; the second time interval is greater than the first time interval; or

[0130] There is no time domain interval or a third time interval between two adjacent SSB burst sets corresponding to the sending parameters of the first structure, and there is a fourth time interval between two adjacent SSB burst sets corresponding to the sending parameters of the second structure; the fourth time interval is greater than the third time interval.

[0131] In combination with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the SSB pattern includes a first pattern and / or a second pattern; the number of beams and the sending period involved in the first pattern are different from at least one of the number of beams and the sending period involved in the second pattern.

[0132] In combination with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the beams involved in the first pattern include a first beam, and the beams involved in the second pattern include a first beam and a second beam; the first beam is the beam indicated by the second signal, the first beam is the beam indicated by the third signal, the beam used for the second signal transmission, the beam used for the third signal transmission, the first beam includes the beam used for the second signal transmission and one or more adjacent beams of the beam used for the second signal transmission, or the first beam includes the beam used for the third signal transmission and one or more adjacent beams of the beam used for the third signal transmission; the second beam is any beam other than the first beam among the beams involved in the second pattern;

[0133] The sending period involved in the first pattern is within a first value range and the sending period involved in the second pattern is within a second value range; the second value range is at least partially different from the first value range; some values ​​in the first value range are less than the minimum value of the second value range.

[0134] The structure of SSB in the first pattern is the first structure or the second structure.

[0135] With reference to some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, whether to send other reference signals includes:

[0136] The reference signal structure of the other reference signals during the period when the SSB is turned on;

[0137] a pattern of the other reference signal during the period when the SSB is turned on;

[0138] the number of the other reference signals;

[0139] duration of the other reference signals;

[0140] The power parameter of the other reference signal.

[0141] In combination with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the other reference signal includes at least one of TRS or CSI-RS.

[0142] In combination with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the other reference signal is at least one of periodic, semi-persistent or non-periodic.

[0143] In combination with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the pattern of the other reference signals includes a third pattern and / or a fourth pattern; the number of beams and the sending period involved in the third pattern are different from at least one of the number of beams and the sending period involved in the fourth pattern.

[0144] In combination with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the beam involved in the third pattern includes a first beam, and the beam involved in the fourth pattern includes a first beam and a second beam; the first beam is the beam indicated by the second signal, the first beam is the beam indicated by the third signal, the beam used for the second signal transmission, the beam used for the third signal transmission, the first beam includes the beam used for the second signal transmission and one or more adjacent beams of the beam used for the second signal transmission, or the first beam includes the beam used for the third signal transmission and one or more adjacent beams of the beam used for the third signal transmission; the second beam is any beam other than the first beam among the beams involved in the fourth pattern;

[0145] The sending period involved in the third pattern is within the third value range and the sending period involved in the fourth pattern is within the fourth value range; the fourth value range is at least partially different from the third value range; some values ​​in the third value range are less than the minimum value of the fourth value range.

[0146] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, determining the capability of synchronization signal block SSB on and / or SSB off supported by the terminal based on the first signal includes:

[0147] When the capability supported by the terminal related to synchronization signal block SSB on and / or SSB off includes at least one of the following, determining that the terminal supports the at least one capability:

[0148] Switching from the SSB OFF to the SSB ON starting position;

[0149] The transmission pattern used by SSB during the period when SSB is turned on;

[0150] The structure of the SSB during the period when the SSB is turned on;

[0151] The number of synchronization signal block SSB burst sets;

[0152] Duration of SSB transmission;

[0153] SSB power parameters;

[0154] Whether to send other reference signals.

[0155] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, determining the capability of synchronization signal block SSB on and / or SSB off supported by the terminal based on the first signal includes:

[0156] When the capabilities supported by the terminal related to the synchronization signal block SSB on and / or SSB off do not include at least one of the following, it is determined that the capabilities supported by the terminal are at least one of the capabilities agreed upon in the communication protocol and the capabilities configured by the network device.

[0157] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0158] Sending a downlink signal and / or a downlink channel to the terminal.

[0159] In a third aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a capability determination method, the method being performed by a second network device, the method including:

[0160] receiving a first signal sent by a terminal, where the first signal is used to indicate a capability associated with synchronization signal block (SSB) on and / or SSB off, supported by the terminal, where the SSB on is used to indicate that SSB exists between the terminal and the first network device, and the SSB off is used to indicate that SSB does not exist between the terminal and the first network device;

[0161] Based on the first signal, determine the capability of the terminal to turn on and / or turn off the synchronization signal block SSB.

[0162] In conjunction with some embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0163] receiving a second signal sent by the terminal; or,

[0164] The second signal is sent to the terminal.

[0165] In conjunction with some embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0166] having received the second signal sent by the terminal, sending a third signal to the terminal; the third signal being a confirmation signal of the second signal; or,

[0167] The second signal has been sent to the terminal, and the third signal sent by the terminal is received; the third signal is a confirmation signal of the second signal.

[0168] In a fourth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a capability reporting and determination method, the method comprising:

[0169] The terminal sends a first signal to a first network device of a first cell and / or a second network device of a second cell, where the first signal is used to indicate a capability associated with synchronization signal block SSB on and / or SSB off, supported by the terminal, where the SSB on is used to indicate that there is SSB between the terminal and the first network device, and the SSB off is used to indicate that there is no SSB between the terminal and the first network device.

[0170] The first network device and / or the second network device receives a first signal sent by the terminal;

[0171] The first network device and / or the second network device determines the capability of the terminal supported by the synchronization signal block SSB on and / or SSB off based on the first signal.

[0172] In a fifth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a capability reporting device, which includes at least one of a transceiver module and a processing module; wherein the terminal is used to execute the optional implementation method of the first aspect.

[0173] In a sixth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a capability determination device, wherein the capability reporting device includes at least one of a transceiver module and a processing module; wherein the terminal is used to execute the optional implementation method of the second aspect.

[0174] In a seventh aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a terminal, including:

[0175] one or more processors;

[0176] The terminal is used to execute any one of the methods in the first aspect.

[0177] In an eighth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a network device, including:

[0178] one or more processors;

[0179] The network device is used to execute the method described in any one of the second aspect or the third aspect.

[0180] In the ninth 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 aspect, the second aspect, or the third aspect.

[0181] In a tenth 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 the method as described in any one of the first aspect, the second aspect, or the third aspect.

[0182] In an eleventh aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a computer program, which, when executed on a communication device, enables the communication device to execute the method as described in any one of the first aspect, the second aspect, or the third aspect.

[0183] In a twelfth 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 aspect, the second aspect, or the third aspect.

[0184] 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.

[0185] The present disclosure provides a capability reporting method, device, and storage medium. In some embodiments, the terms "capability reporting method" and "information capability reporting method" and "capability reporting method" are interchangeable; the terms "capability reporting device" and "information capability reporting device" and "capability reporting device" are interchangeable; and the terms "information processing system" and "communication system" are interchangeable.

[0186] 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.

[0187] 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.

[0188] 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.

[0189] 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.

[0190] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, “plurality” refers to two or more.

[0191] In some embodiments, the terms "at least one," "one or more," "a plurality of," "multiple," etc. may be used interchangeably.

[0192] 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.

[0193] 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 similar when there are more branches such as A, B, C, etc.

[0194] 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.

[0195] 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.

[0196] In some embodiments, terms such as "time / frequency" and "time / frequency domain" refer to the time domain and / or the frequency domain.

[0197] 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.

[0198] 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.

[0199] 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.

[0200] In some embodiments, "network" can be interpreted as devices included in the network, such as access network equipment, core network equipment, etc.

[0201] 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.

[0202] 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.

[0203] In some embodiments, obtaining data, information, etc. may comply with the laws and regulations of the country where the data is obtained.

[0204] In some embodiments, data, information, etc. may be obtained with the user's consent.

[0205] 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.

[0206] 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, a first network device 102, and a second network device 103. 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.

[0207] In some embodiments, the terminal 101 includes, for example, a mobile phone, a wearable device, a terminal, 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.

[0208] In some embodiments, the first network device 102 or the second network device 103 may include at least one of an access network device and a core network device.

[0209] 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.

[0210] 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.

[0211] 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.

[0212] In some embodiments, a core network device may be a device comprising one or more network elements, or may be multiple devices or device groups, each of which includes all or part of the one or more network elements. The network elements 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).

[0213] 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.

[0214] 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.

[0215] 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 using other capability reporting methods, and next-generation systems based on these. In addition, multiple systems can also be combined (for example, a combination of LTE or LTE-A with 5G).

[0216] FIG2A is an interactive diagram of a capability reporting and determination method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG2A , an embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a capability reporting method, which includes:

[0217] Step S2101: The terminal sends a first signal to a first network device in a first cell.

[0218] In some embodiments, the first network device receives the first signal sent by the terminal. In some embodiments, the above step S2101 can also be replaced by the terminal sending the first signal. Correspondingly, the first network device receives the first signal.

[0219] In some embodiments, the first signal is used to indicate capabilities associated with SSB on and / or SSB off that the terminal supports. In some embodiments, the first signal is used to indicate capabilities associated with SSB on that the terminal supports. In some embodiments, the first signal is used to indicate capabilities associated with SSB off that the terminal supports. In some embodiments, the first signal is used to indicate capabilities supported by the terminal, and the capabilities are capabilities associated with SSB on and / or SSB off. In some embodiments, the capabilities supported by the terminal can also be understood as parameters associated with SSB on and / or SSB off that the terminal supports. Alternatively, it can also be understood as parameters used by the terminal when supporting SSB on and / or SSB off.

[0220] In some embodiments, the capability indicated by the first signal may also be referred to as NES (Network Energy Saving) capability.

[0221] In some embodiments, the present disclosure does not limit the name of the first signal, which may be, for example, a capability signal, energy information, or first information.

[0222] In some embodiments, SSB on indicates that SSB is present between the terminal and the first network device of the first cell. In some embodiments, SSB on indicates that SSB transmission is present between the terminal and the first network device of the first cell. In some embodiments, SSB on may also be referred to as the SSB on state, or as the first network device being in the SSB on state, or as the first network device needing to send SSB to the terminal. In some embodiments, if the first network device leaves the NES state, SSB may be sent.

[0223] In some embodiments, SSB Off is used to indicate that no SSB exists between the terminal and the first network device of the first cell. In some embodiments, SSB Off is used to indicate that no SSB transmission exists between the terminal and the first network device of the first cell. In some embodiments, SSB Off may also be referred to as the SSB Off state, or as the first network device being in the SSB Off state, or as the first network device not sending SSB to the terminal. In some embodiments, if the first network device enters the NES state, the first network device is in the SSB Off state and stops sending SSB.

[0224] In some embodiments, the first cell refers to the area covered by the first network device. Alternatively, it can be understood that the coverage area of ​​the first cell is within the coverage area of ​​the first network device. Alternatively, it can be understood that the first network device provides communication services for the first cell. In some embodiments, the first cell is an Scell ​​(Secondary Cell). In some embodiments, the first network device is a network device that provides an Scell.

[0225] Step S2102: The terminal sends a second signal to the first network device.

[0226] In some embodiments, the first network device receives the second signal sent by the terminal. In some embodiments, step S2102 in the above embodiment is an optional step and can be replaced by the terminal sending the second signal. Correspondingly, the first network device receives the second signal.

[0227] In some embodiments, the second signal is used to request or indicate that the first cell is in the SSB-on state and / or the SSB-off state. In some embodiments, the second signal may also be referred to as a trigger signal, or an indication signal, or a request signal. In some embodiments, the second signal is used to request or indicate that the first cell switches to the SSB-on state and / or the SSB-off state.

[0228] In some embodiments, the signal type of the second signal includes at least one of the following:

[0229] (1) The second signal is WUS.

[0230] (2) The second signal is a first cell on / off indication signal. The first cell on / off indication signal can be used to indicate the cell on / off status to the first network device.

[0231] (3) The second signal is a first cell activation or deactivation indication signal. The first cell activation or deactivation indication signal may be used to indicate the cell activation or deactivation status to the first network device.

[0232] Step S2103: The first network device sends a third signal to the terminal.

[0233] In some embodiments, the third signal is a confirmation signal for the second signal. In the disclosed embodiments, after the first network device receives the second signal sent by the terminal, the first network device needs to send a confirmation signal to the terminal so that the terminal can confirm that the first network device has received the second signal. Optionally, the third signal is an ACK or a NACK. Optionally, the third signal is feedback information from the first network device in response to the second signal. The disclosed embodiments do not limit the third signal.

[0234] In some embodiments, the terminal has sent the second signal to the first network device and receives the third signal sent by the first network device. In some embodiments, step S2103 in the above embodiment can also be replaced by the first network device sending the third signal. Correspondingly, the terminal receives the third signal.

[0235] In some embodiments, capabilities associated with SSB on and / or SSB off include at least one of the following:

[0236] (1) The starting position when switching from SSB off to SSB on.

[0237] In some embodiments, the starting position of SSB on refers to the moment when the first network device enters SSB on. In some embodiments, switching from SSB off to SSB on refers to a state switch of the first network device, which can also be understood as the first network device switching from not sending SSB to sending SSB. In some embodiments, the starting position of switching from SSB off to SSB on refers to the moment when the first network device switches from SSB off to SSB on.

[0238] In some embodiments, the starting position for switching from SSB off to SSB on includes at least one of the following:

[0239] 1. Minimum interval between the second signal and the third signal.

[0240] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the starting position of switching from SSB off to SSB on is indicated by the minimum interval between the second signal and the third signal.

[0241] In some embodiments, the third signal is a confirmation signal of the second signal. That is, if the terminal sends the second signal to the first network device, the first network device sends the third signal after the minimum interval, and the first network device switches from SSB off to SSB on. Alternatively, if the first network device sends the second signal to the terminal, the terminal sends the third signal after the minimum interval, and the first network device switches from SSB off to SSB on.

[0242] In some embodiments, the minimum interval between the second signal and the third signal is related to the duration required for the terminal to switch from the uplink to the downlink. For example, the minimum interval is 1 symbol, 2 symbols, or another number of symbols, which is not limited in the embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0243] 2. Minimum interval between the second signal and the first symbol of SSB in SSB on.

[0244] In some embodiments, the first symbol of the SSB during SSB On can be understood as the starting position for switching to SSB On. In some embodiments, the terminal needs to determine the location of the first symbol of the SSB based on the second signal. In some embodiments, the minimum interval between the second signal and the first symbol of the SSB during SSB On is related to the downlink signal processing capability of the terminal.

[0245] (2) The SSB pattern during the period when SSB is turned on.

[0246] In some embodiments, the SSB pattern refers to the distribution of beams, or can also be understood as the usage of beams.

[0247] In some embodiments, the pattern of the SSB includes the first pattern and / or the second pattern. Optionally, the pattern of the SSB includes the first pattern. Optionally, the pattern of the SSB includes the second pattern. Optionally, the pattern of the SSB includes the first pattern and the second pattern.

[0248] In some embodiments, at least one of the number of beams and the transmission period involved in the first pattern differs from the number of beams and the transmission period involved in the second pattern. Optionally, the number of beams involved in the first pattern differs from the number of beams involved in the second pattern. Alternatively, the transmission period involved in the first pattern differs from the transmission period involved in the second pattern. Alternatively, the number of beams involved in the first pattern differs from the number of beams involved in the second pattern, and the number of beams involved in the first pattern differs from the number of beams involved in the second pattern.

[0249] In some embodiments, the beams involved in the first pattern include the first beam, and the beams involved in the second pattern include the first beam and the second beam. Optionally, the first pattern involves the first beam, and the second pattern involves the first beam and the second beam, so the number of beams designed in the first pattern and the second pattern is different. In some embodiments, the first beam is the beam indicated by the second signal, the first beam is the beam indicated by the third signal, the beam used for the second signal transmission, the beam used for the third signal transmission, the first beam includes the beam used for the second signal transmission and one or more adjacent beams of the beam used for the second signal transmission, or the first beam includes the beam used for the third signal transmission and one or more adjacent beams of the beam used for the third signal transmission. The second beam is any beam other than the first beam among the beams involved in the second pattern. Optionally, the one or more adjacent beams of the beam used for the second signal transmission include n beams located before and / or after the beam used for the second signal transmission, where n is a positive integer. Optionally, the one or more adjacent beams of the third signal transmission beam include m beams located before and / or after the third signal transmission beam, where m is a positive integer.

[0250] In some embodiments, the transmission period involved in the first pattern is within a first value range and the transmission period involved in the second pattern is within a second value range. Optionally, the second value range is at least partially different from the first value range; some values ​​in the first value range are less than the minimum value of the second value range.

[0251] In some embodiments, the structure of the SSB in the first pattern is the first structure or the second structure.

[0252] (3) The structure of SSB during the period when SSB is turned on.

[0253] In some embodiments, the structure of the SSB refers to the type of SSB or transmission parameters included in the SSB.

[0254] In some embodiments, the structure of the SSB includes the first structure and / or the second structure. Optionally, the structure of the SSB includes the first structure. Optionally, the structure of the SSB includes the second structure. Optionally, the structure of the SSB includes the first structure and the second structure.

[0255] In some embodiments, the first structure is a new SSB structure, and the second structure is an SSB structure already specified in the communication protocol.

[0256] In some embodiments, at least one of the signal type and / or transmission parameters of the first structure is different from the signal type and / or transmission parameters of the second structure. Alternatively, the signal type of the first structure is different from the signal type of the second structure. Alternatively, the transmission parameters of the first structure are different from the transmission parameters of the second structure. Alternatively, the signal type of the first structure is different from the signal type of the second structure, and the transmission parameters of the first structure are different from the transmission parameters of the second structure.

[0257] In some embodiments, the signal type of the first structure includes PSS and SSS. Alternatively, it can be understood that the signal type of the first structure includes PSS and SSS, but does not include PBCH. Optionally, the signal type of the first structure refers to simplified SSB (simplified synchronization signal block).

[0258] In some embodiments, the signal types of the second structure include PSS, SSS, and PBCH.

[0259] In some embodiments, there is no time domain interval or a first time interval between two adjacent SSB beams in an SSB burst set corresponding to the transmission parameters of the first structure, and there is a second time interval between two adjacent SSB beams in an SSB burst set corresponding to the transmission parameters of the second structure; wherein the second time interval is greater than the first time interval.

[0260] Optionally, an SSB burst set includes multiple beams. Optionally, the beam directions of the multiple beams are different.

[0261] In some embodiments, there is no time domain interval or a third time interval between two adjacent SSB burst sets corresponding to the sending parameters of the first structure, and there is a fourth time interval between two adjacent SSB burst sets corresponding to the sending parameters of the second structure; wherein the fourth time interval is greater than the third time interval.

[0262] (4) Number of SSB burst sets.

[0263] In some embodiments, the number of SSB burst sets is a minimum number. Optionally, the SSB burst set is a new SSB structure or SSB pattern. In some embodiments, the SSB burst set is an existing SSB structure or SSB pattern in the communication protocol.

[0264] (5) Duration of SSB transmission.

[0265] (6)SSB power parameters.

[0266] (7) Whether to send other reference signals.

[0267] In some embodiments, whether to send other reference signals includes:

[0268] 1. Reference signal structure of other reference signals during the SSB-on period.

[0269] 2. Patterns of other reference signals during the period when SSB is turned on.

[0270] In some embodiments, the patterns of other reference signals include a third pattern and / or a fourth pattern; the number of beams and the transmission period involved in the third pattern are different from at least one of the number of beams and the transmission period involved in the fourth pattern.

[0271] In some embodiments, the beam involved in the third pattern includes the first beam, and the beam involved in the fourth pattern includes the first beam and the second beam; the first beam is the beam indicated by the second signal, the first beam is the beam indicated by the third signal, the beam used for second signal transmission, the beam used for third signal transmission, the first beam includes the beam used for second signal transmission and one or more adjacent beams of the beam used for second signal transmission, or the first beam includes the beam used for third signal transmission and one or more adjacent beams of the beam used for third signal transmission; the second beam is any beam other than the first beam among the beams involved in the fourth pattern;

[0272] The sending period involved in the third pattern is within the third value range and the sending period involved in the fourth pattern is within the fourth value range; the fourth value range is at least partially different from the third value range; some values ​​in the third value range are less than the minimum value of the fourth value range.

[0273] Among them, the patterns of other reference signals in the embodiments of the present disclosure are similar to the patterns of SSB in the above embodiments and will not be repeated here.

[0274] 3. The number of other reference signals.

[0275] 4. The duration of other reference signals.

[0276] 5. Power parameters of other reference signals.

[0277] In some embodiments, the other reference signals include at least one of TRS or CSI-RS.

[0278] In some embodiments, the other reference signal is at least one of periodic, semi-persistent, or aperiodic.

[0279] In the disclosed embodiments, the first signal sent by the terminal indicates at least one of the seven capabilities described above. In some embodiments, the terminal indicates at least one capability supported by the terminal through a parameter carried in the first signal. The following describes the different capabilities supported by the terminal.

[0280] Step S2104: The first network device determines the SSB on and / or SSB off capabilities supported by the terminal based on the first signal.

[0281] In some embodiments, if the terminal indicates a capability through a first signal, the first network device may determine the capability based on the capability indicated by the first signal of the terminal. In some embodiments, when the capabilities supported by the terminal related to SSB on and / or SSB off do not include at least one of the following, the capability supported by the terminal is determined to be at least one of the capabilities agreed upon in the communication protocol and the capabilities configured by the network device:

[0282] Switching from the SSB OFF to the SSB ON starting position;

[0283] The transmission pattern used by SSB during the period when SSB is turned on;

[0284] The structure of the SSB during the period when the SSB is turned on;

[0285] The number of synchronization signal block SSB burst sets;

[0286] Duration of SSB transmission;

[0287] SSB power parameters;

[0288] Whether to send other reference signals.

[0289] In some embodiments, capabilities associated with SSB on and / or SSB off include at least one of the following:

[0290] (1) The starting position when switching from SSB off to SSB on.

[0291] In some embodiments, the starting position of SSB on refers to the moment when the first network device enters SSB on. In some embodiments, switching from SSB off to SSB on refers to a state switch of the first network device, which can also be understood as the first network device switching from not sending SSB to sending SSB. In some embodiments, the starting position of switching from SSB off to SSB on refers to the moment when the first network device switches from SSB off to SSB on.

[0292] In some embodiments, the starting position for switching from SSB off to SSB on includes at least one of the following:

[0293] 1. Minimum interval between the second signal and the third signal.

[0294] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the starting position of switching from SSB off to SSB on is indicated by the minimum interval between the second signal and the third signal.

[0295] In some embodiments, the third signal is a confirmation signal of the second signal. That is, if the terminal sends the second signal to the first network device, the first network device sends the third signal after the minimum interval, and the first network device switches from SSB off to SSB on. Alternatively, if the first network device sends the second signal to the terminal, the terminal sends the third signal after the minimum interval, and the first network device switches from SSB off to SSB on.

[0296] In some embodiments, the minimum interval between the second signal and the third signal is related to the duration required for the terminal to switch from the uplink to the downlink. For example, the minimum interval is 1 symbol, 2 symbols, or another number of symbols, which is not limited in the embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0297] 2. Minimum interval between the second signal and the first symbol of SSB in SSB on.

[0298] In some embodiments, the first symbol of the SSB during SSB On can be understood as the starting position for switching to SSB On. In some embodiments, the terminal needs to determine the location of the first symbol of the SSB based on the second signal. In some embodiments, the minimum interval between the second signal and the first symbol of the SSB during SSB On is related to the downlink signal processing capability of the terminal.

[0299] It should be noted that if the terminal does not send the function of the starting position for switching from SSB off to SSB on, the minimum interval between the first trigger signal and the first symbol of SSB is determined based on other capability information of the terminal.

[0300] In some embodiments, if there is a confirmation signal (third signal) for the second signal, the minimum interval is determined according to the protocol default value. Optionally, the minimum interval corresponds to the time required for the uplink to switch to the downlink. Optionally, the minimum interval is 1 symbol. Optionally, the SCS corresponding to the symbol is the SCS of the third signal or the SCS of the search space set (Search Space Set) in which the DCI scheduling the third signal is located.

[0301] In some embodiments, the minimum interval is determined based on the downlink signal processing capability of the terminal. Optionally, the minimum interval is the sum of the time required for downlink signal processing and the offset value. Optionally, the offset value is a protocol default value. Optionally, the offset value is a value greater than or equal to 0.

[0302] In some embodiments, if the third signal is not present, the minimum interval is determined according to a protocol default value. Optionally, the minimum interval corresponds to the time required for the uplink to switch to the downlink. Optionally, the minimum interval is 1 symbol. Optionally, the SCS corresponding to the symbol is the SCS of the third signal or the SCS of the search space set (Search Space Set) in which the DCI scheduling the third signal is located.

[0303] (2) The SSB pattern during the period when SSB is turned on.

[0304] In some embodiments, the SSB pattern refers to the distribution of beams, or can also be understood as the usage of beams.

[0305] In some embodiments, the pattern of the SSB includes the first pattern and / or the second pattern. Optionally, the pattern of the SSB includes the first pattern. Optionally, the pattern of the SSB includes the second pattern. Optionally, the pattern of the SSB includes the first pattern and the second pattern.

[0306] In some embodiments, at least one of the number of beams and the transmission period involved in the first pattern differs from the number of beams and the transmission period involved in the second pattern. Optionally, the number of beams involved in the first pattern differs from the number of beams involved in the second pattern. Alternatively, the transmission period involved in the first pattern differs from the transmission period involved in the second pattern. Alternatively, the number of beams involved in the first pattern differs from the number of beams involved in the second pattern, and the number of beams involved in the first pattern differs from the number of beams involved in the second pattern.

[0307] In some embodiments, the beams involved in the first pattern include the first beam, and the beams involved in the second pattern include the first beam and the second beam. Optionally, the first pattern involves the first beam, and the second pattern involves the first beam and the second beam, so the number of beams designed in the first pattern and the second pattern is different. In some embodiments, the first beam is the beam indicated by the second signal, the first beam is the beam indicated by the third signal, the beam used for the second signal transmission, the beam used for the third signal transmission, the first beam includes the beam used for the second signal transmission and one or more adjacent beams of the beam used for the second signal transmission, or the first beam includes the beam used for the third signal transmission and one or more adjacent beams of the beam used for the third signal transmission. The second beam is any beam other than the first beam among the beams involved in the second pattern. Optionally, the one or more adjacent beams of the beam used for the second signal transmission include n beams located before and / or after the beam used for the second signal transmission, where n is a positive integer. Optionally, the one or more adjacent beams of the third signal transmission beam include m beams located before and / or after the third signal transmission beam, where m is a positive integer.

[0308] In some embodiments, the transmission period involved in the first pattern is within a first value range and the transmission period involved in the second pattern is within a second value range. Optionally, the second value range is at least partially different from the first value range; some values ​​in the first value range are less than the minimum value of the second value range.

[0309] In some embodiments, the structure of the SSB in the first pattern is the first structure or the second structure.

[0310] It should be noted that, if the terminal does not have the function of sending the SSB pattern, the SSB pattern of the terminal is the SSB pattern in the communication protocol.

[0311] (3) The structure of SSB during the period when SSB is turned on.

[0312] In some embodiments, the structure of the SSB refers to the type of SSB or transmission parameters included in the SSB.

[0313] In some embodiments, the structure of the SSB includes the first structure and / or the second structure. Optionally, the structure of the SSB includes the first structure. Optionally, the structure of the SSB includes the second structure. Optionally, the structure of the SSB includes the first structure and the second structure.

[0314] In some embodiments, the first structure is a new SSB structure, and the second structure is an SSB structure already specified in the communication protocol.

[0315] In some embodiments, at least one of the signal type and / or transmission parameters of the first structure is different from the signal type and / or transmission parameters of the second structure. Alternatively, the signal type of the first structure is different from the signal type of the second structure. Alternatively, the transmission parameters of the first structure are different from the transmission parameters of the second structure. Alternatively, the signal type of the first structure is different from the signal type of the second structure, and the transmission parameters of the first structure are different from the transmission parameters of the second structure.

[0316] In some embodiments, the signal type of the first structure includes PSS and SSS. Alternatively, it can be understood that the signal type of the first structure includes PSS and SSS, but does not include PBCH. Optionally, the signal type of the first structure refers to simplified SSB (simplified synchronization signal block).

[0317] In some embodiments, the signal types of the second structure include PSS, SSS, and PBCH.

[0318] In some embodiments, there is no time domain interval or a first time interval between two adjacent SSB beams in an SSB burst set corresponding to the transmission parameters of the first structure, and there is a second time interval between two adjacent SSB beams in an SSB burst set corresponding to the transmission parameters of the second structure; wherein the second time interval is greater than the first time interval.

[0319] Optionally, an SSB burst set includes multiple beams. Optionally, the beam directions of the multiple beams are different.

[0320] In some embodiments, there is no time domain interval or a third time interval between two adjacent SSB burst sets corresponding to the sending parameters of the first structure, and there is a fourth time interval between two adjacent SSB burst sets corresponding to the sending parameters of the second structure; wherein the fourth time interval is greater than the third time interval.

[0321] It should be noted that if the terminal does not have the function of sending the SSB structure, the SSB structure of the terminal is the SSB structure in the communication protocol.

[0322] (4) Number of SSB burst sets.

[0323] In some embodiments, the number of SSB burst sets is a minimum number N1. Optionally, the SSB burst set is a new SSB structure or SSB pattern. In some embodiments, the SSB burst set is an existing SSB structure or SSB pattern in the communication protocol.

[0324] In some embodiments, after the network device sends N2 (N2 is greater than or equal to N1) SSB burst sets, it may stop sending SSBs. Optionally, when N2 is greater than N1, the terminal may indicate the value of N2 through information in the second signal and / or the network device indication (third signal).

[0325] It should be noted that if the terminal does not send the number of SSB burst sets, the number of SSB burst sets is the value agreed upon in the communication protocol.

[0326] (5) Duration of SSB transmission.

[0327] In some embodiments, the duration of the SSB transmission is the minimum duration T1. Optionally, the SSB burst set in the SSB transmission is a new SSB structure or SSB pattern. In some embodiments, the SSB burst set in the SSB transmission is an SSB structure or SSB pattern already in the communication protocol.

[0328] In some embodiments, after the network device transmits the SSB transmission duration T2 (T2 is greater than or equal to T1), it may stop transmitting SSB and enter the SSB off state. When T2 is greater than T1, the terminal can determine the specific value of T2 based on the information in the second signal and / or the network device indication (such as the third signal).

[0329] It should be noted that if the terminal does not send the duration of SSB transmission, the duration of SSB transmission is the value agreed upon in the communication protocol.

[0330] (6)SSB power parameters.

[0331] In some embodiments, if the terminal supports multiple new SSB power parameters, the terminal can determine the SSB power parameters to be used through the information in the second signal and / or the network device indication (such as the third signal).

[0332] In some embodiments, when the terminal supports a new SSB power parameter, the network device determines the new SSB power parameter. In some embodiments, the network device may not indicate the specific SSB power parameter to be used. Alternatively, the use of the old SSB power parameter may be determined based on information in the second signal and / or a network device indication (such as a third signal). The network device determines the old SSB power parameter. Alternatively, the network device may not indicate the specific SSB power parameter to be used.

[0333] In some embodiments, when the terminal supports a new SSB power parameter, the terminal may determine to use the new SSB power parameter through information in the second signal and / or a network device indication (third signal). Optionally, the terminal determines the specific SSB power parameter to be used through information in the first trigger signal and / or a base station indication (such as a confirmation signal of the first trigger signal).

[0334] It should be noted that if the terminal does not send the SSB power parameter, the SSB power parameter is the value agreed upon in the communication protocol.

[0335] (7) Whether to send other reference signals.

[0336] In some embodiments, whether to send other reference signals includes:

[0337] 1. Reference signal structure of other reference signals during the SSB-on period.

[0338] In some embodiments, the terminal may determine the reference signal structure of other reference signals used by the network device through information in the second signal and / or an instruction from the network device (e.g., a third signal). For example, the instruction may optionally indicate the use of reference signal structure #1 / reference signal structure #2 / reference signal structure #3.

[0339] It should be noted that, if the terminal does not indicate the reference signal structure of other reference signals, it is determined that the reference signal structure supported by the terminal is the reference signal structure agreed upon in the communication protocol.

[0340] 2. Patterns of other reference signals during the period when SSB is turned on.

[0341] In some embodiments, the patterns of other reference signals include a third pattern and / or a fourth pattern; the number of beams and the transmission period involved in the third pattern are different from at least one of the number of beams and the transmission period involved in the fourth pattern.

[0342] In some embodiments, the beam involved in the third pattern includes the first beam, and the beam involved in the fourth pattern includes the first beam and the second beam; the first beam is the beam indicated by the second signal, the first beam is the beam indicated by the third signal, the beam used for second signal transmission, the beam used for third signal transmission, the first beam includes the beam used for second signal transmission and one or more adjacent beams of the beam used for second signal transmission, or the first beam includes the beam used for third signal transmission and one or more adjacent beams of the beam used for third signal transmission; the second beam is any beam other than the first beam among the beams involved in the fourth pattern;

[0343] The sending period involved in the third pattern is within the third value range and the sending period involved in the fourth pattern is within the fourth value range; the fourth value range is at least partially different from the third value range; some values ​​in the third value range are less than the minimum value of the fourth value range.

[0344] Among them, the patterns of other reference signals in the embodiments of the present disclosure are similar to the patterns of SSB in the above embodiments and will not be repeated here.

[0345] It should be noted that, if the terminal does not indicate a reference signal pattern of other reference signals, it is determined that the reference signal pattern supported by the terminal is the reference signal pattern agreed upon in the communication protocol.

[0346] 3. The number of other reference signals.

[0347] In some embodiments, the number of other reference signals is a minimum number N1. Optionally, the other reference signals are new other reference signal structures or other reference signal patterns. In some embodiments, the other reference signals are other reference signal structures or other reference signal patterns already in the communication protocol.

[0348] In some embodiments, during the SSB on-time, at least N1 other reference signals are required. After the base station transmits N2 other reference signals (N2 is greater than or equal to N1), it may stop transmitting other reference signals. Optionally, when N2 is greater than N1, the terminal may use information in the second signal and / or a network device indication (third signal) to indicate the value of N2.

[0349] It should be noted that, if the terminal does not indicate the function of the number of other reference signals, the number of other reference signals is the number agreed upon in the communication protocol.

[0350] 4. The duration of other reference signals.

[0351] In some embodiments, the duration of the other reference signal is the minimum duration T2. ​​Optionally, the other reference signal in the other reference signal transmission is a new other reference signal structure or other reference signal pattern. In some embodiments, the other reference signal in the other reference signal transmission is another reference signal structure or other reference signal pattern already in the communication protocol.

[0352] In some embodiments, the minimum duration for transmitting other reference signals is T1. After the network device transmits other reference signals for a duration of T2 (T2 is greater than or equal to T1), it may stop transmitting other reference signals and enter the SSB off state. Optionally, when T2 is greater than T1, the terminal may determine the specific value of T2 based on information in the second signal and / or an indication from the network device (e.g., the third signal).

[0353] It should be noted that if the terminal does not indicate the number of other reference signals, the duration of the other reference signals is the number agreed upon in the communication protocol.

[0354] 5. Power parameters of other reference signals.

[0355] In some embodiments, if the terminal supports multiple new power parameters of other reference signals, the terminal may determine the power parameters of other reference signals to be used through information in the second signal and / or instructions from the network device (such as the third signal).

[0356] In some embodiments, when a terminal supports a new power parameter for another reference signal, the network device determines the new power parameter for the other reference signal. In some embodiments, the network device may not indicate the specific power parameter for the other reference signal to be used. Alternatively, the power parameter for the old other reference signal to be used may be determined based on information in the second signal and / or an indication from the network device (e.g., a third signal). The network device determines the power parameter for the old other reference signal. Alternatively, the network device may not indicate the specific power parameter for the other reference signal to be used.

[0357] In some embodiments, when a terminal supports a new power parameter of another reference signal, the terminal may determine the power parameter of the new other reference signal to be used based on information in the second signal and / or an indication from a network device (a third signal). Alternatively, the terminal may determine the specific power parameter of the other reference signal to be used based on information in the first trigger signal and / or an indication from a base station (e.g., an acknowledgment signal of the first trigger signal).

[0358] It should be noted that if the terminal does not send the power parameters of other reference signals, the power parameters of other reference signals are the values ​​agreed upon in the communication protocol.

[0359] It should be noted that, if the terminal does not indicate the function of the power parameters of other reference signals, the power parameters of other reference signals are the quantities agreed upon in the communication protocol.

[0360] In some embodiments, the other reference signals include at least one of TRS or CSI-RS.

[0361] In some embodiments, the terminal may determine whether to send at least one of the other reference signals based on information in the second signal and / or an instruction from a network device (such as a third signal).

[0362] In some embodiments, if there are multiple types of other reference signals, the terminal may determine the specific type of other reference signals to be used through information in the second signal and / or an indication from a network device (such as a third signal).

[0363] It should be noted that, if the terminal does not send a function indicating the type of other reference signals, the other reference signals supported by the terminal are one or more reference signals agreed upon in the communication protocol.

[0364] In some embodiments, the other reference signal is at least one of periodic, semi-persistent, or aperiodic.

[0365] In the disclosed embodiments, the first signal sent by the terminal indicates at least one of the seven capabilities described above. In some embodiments, the terminal indicates at least one capability supported by the terminal through a parameter carried in the first signal. The following describes the different capabilities supported by the terminal.

[0366] Step S2105: The first network device sends a downlink signal and / or a downlink channel to the terminal.

[0367] In some embodiments, the terminal receives a downlink signal and / or a downlink channel sent by the first network device.

[0368] The capability reporting method involved in the embodiments of the present disclosure may include at least one of steps S2101 to S2105. For example, step S2101 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2102 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2103 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2104 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, and step S2105 may be implemented as an independent embodiment. Steps S2101 and S2102 may be implemented as independent embodiments, steps S2101 and S2103 may be implemented as independent embodiments, steps S2101 and S2104 may be implemented as independent embodiments, steps S2102 and S2103 may be implemented as independent embodiments, steps S2102 and S2104 may be implemented as independent embodiments, steps S2103 and S2104 may be implemented as independent embodiments, and steps S2104 and S2105 may be implemented as independent embodiments, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0369] In some embodiments, step S2101 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0370] In some embodiments, step S2102 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0371] In some embodiments, step S2103 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0372] In some embodiments, step S2104 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0373] In some embodiments, step S2105 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0374] In some embodiments, step S2101 and step S2102 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0375] In some embodiments, step S2101 and step S2103 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0376] In some embodiments, step S2101 and step S2104 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0377] In some embodiments, step S2102 and step S2103 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0378] In some embodiments, step S2102 and step S2104 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0379] In some embodiments, step S2103 and step S2104 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0380] In some embodiments, step S2104 and step S2105 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0381] In some embodiments, reference may be made to other optional implementations described before or after the description corresponding to FIG. 2A .

[0382] FIG2B is an interactive diagram of a capability reporting and determination method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG2B , an embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a capability reporting method, which includes:

[0383] Step S2201: The terminal sends a first signal to a second network device in a second cell.

[0384] In some embodiments, the second network device receives the first signal sent by the terminal. In some embodiments, the above step S2201 can also be replaced by the terminal sending the first signal. Correspondingly, the second network device receives the first signal.

[0385] In some embodiments, the first signal is used to indicate capabilities associated with SSB on and / or SSB off that the terminal supports. In some embodiments, the first signal is used to indicate capabilities associated with SSB on that the terminal supports. In some embodiments, the first signal is used to indicate capabilities associated with SSB off that the terminal supports. In some embodiments, the first signal is used to indicate capabilities supported by the terminal, and the capabilities refer to capabilities associated with SSB on and / or SSB off. In some embodiments, the capabilities supported by the terminal can also be understood as parameters associated with SSB on and / or SSB off that the terminal supports. Alternatively, it can also be understood as parameters used by the terminal when supporting SSB on and / or SSB off.

[0386] In some embodiments, the capability indicated by the first signal may also be referred to as NES (Network Energy Saving) capability.

[0387] In some embodiments, the present disclosure does not limit the name of the first signal, which may be, for example, a capability signal, energy information, or first information.

[0388] In some embodiments, SSB on indicates that SSB is present between the terminal and the first network device of the first cell. In some embodiments, SSB on indicates that SSB transmission is present between the terminal and the first network device of the first cell. In some embodiments, SSB on may also be referred to as the SSB on state, or as the first network device being in the SSB on state, or as the first network device needing to send SSB to the terminal. In some embodiments, if the first network device leaves the NES state, SSB may be sent.

[0389] In some embodiments, SSB Off is used to indicate that no SSB exists between the terminal and the first network device of the first cell. In some embodiments, SSB Off is used to indicate that no SSB transmission exists between the terminal and the first network device of the first cell. In some embodiments, SSB Off may also be referred to as the SSB Off state, or as the first network device being in the SSB Off state, or as the first network device not sending SSB to the terminal. In some embodiments, if the first network device enters the NES state, the first network device is in the SSB Off state and stops sending SSB.

[0390] In some embodiments, the second cell refers to the area covered by the second network device. Alternatively, it can be understood that the coverage area of ​​the second cell is within the coverage area of ​​the second network device. Alternatively, it can be understood that the second network device provides communication services for the second cell. In some embodiments, the second cell is a Pcell (Primary Cell). In some embodiments, the second network device is a network device that provides the Pcell.

[0391] Step S2202: The terminal sends a second signal to the second network device.

[0392] In some embodiments, the second network device receives the second signal sent by the terminal. In some embodiments, step S2202 in the above embodiment is an optional step and can be replaced by the terminal sending the second signal. Correspondingly, the second network device receives the second signal.

[0393] In some embodiments, the second signal is used to request or indicate that the first cell is in the SSB-on state and / or the SSB-off state. In some embodiments, the second signal may also be referred to as a trigger signal, or an indication signal, or a request signal. In some embodiments, the second signal is used to request or indicate that the first cell switches to the SSB-on state and / or the SSB-off state.

[0394] In some embodiments, the signal type of the second signal includes at least one of the following:

[0395] (1) The second signal is WUS.

[0396] (2) The second signal is a first cell on / off indication signal. Optionally, the first cell on / off indication signal may be used to indicate the cell on / off status to the first network device.

[0397] (3) The second signal is a first cell activation or deactivation indication signal. Optionally, the first cell activation or deactivation indication signal can be used to indicate the cell activation or deactivation status to the first network device.

[0398] Step S2203: The second network device sends a third signal to the terminal.

[0399] In some embodiments, the third signal is a confirmation signal for the second signal. In the disclosed embodiments, after the second network device receives the second signal sent by the terminal, the second network device needs to send a confirmation signal to the terminal so that the terminal can confirm that the second network device has received the second signal. Optionally, the third signal is an ACK or a NACK. Optionally, the third signal is feedback information from the second network device in response to the second signal. The disclosed embodiments do not limit the third signal.

[0400] In some embodiments, the terminal has sent the second signal to the second network device and receives the third signal sent by the second network device. In some embodiments, step S2203 in the above embodiment can also be replaced by the second network device sending the third signal. Correspondingly, the terminal receives the third signal.

[0401] In some embodiments, capabilities associated with SSB on and / or SSB off include at least one of the following:

[0402] (1) The starting position when switching from SSB off to SSB on.

[0403] In some embodiments, the starting position of SSB on refers to the moment when the second network device enters SSB on. In some embodiments, switching from SSB off to SSB on refers to a switch in the state of the second network device, which can also be understood as the second network device switching from not sending SSB to sending SSB. In some embodiments, the starting position of switching from SSB off to SSB on refers to the moment when the second network device switches from SSB off to SSB on.

[0404] In some embodiments, the starting position for switching from SSB off to SSB on includes at least one of the following:

[0405] 1. Minimum interval between the second signal and the third signal.

[0406] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the starting position of switching from SSB off to SSB on is indicated by the minimum interval between the second signal and the third signal.

[0407] In some embodiments, the third signal is a confirmation signal of the second signal. That is, if the terminal sends the second signal to the second network device, the second network device sends the third signal after the minimum interval, and the second network device switches from SSB off to SSB on. Alternatively, if the second network device sends the second signal to the terminal, the terminal sends the third signal after the minimum interval, and the second network device switches from SSB off to SSB on.

[0408] In some embodiments, the minimum interval between the second signal and the third signal is related to the duration required for the terminal to switch from the uplink to the downlink. For example, the minimum interval is 1 symbol, 2 symbols, or another number of symbols, which is not limited in the embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0409] 2. Minimum interval between the second signal and the first symbol of SSB in SSB on.

[0410] In some embodiments, the first symbol of the SSB during SSB On can be understood as the starting position for switching to SSB On. In some embodiments, the terminal needs to determine the location of the first symbol of the SSB based on the second signal. In some embodiments, the minimum interval between the second signal and the first symbol of the SSB during SSB On is related to the downlink signal processing capability of the terminal.

[0411] (2) The SSB pattern during the period when SSB is turned on.

[0412] In some embodiments, the SSB pattern refers to the distribution of beams, or can also be understood as the usage of beams.

[0413] In some embodiments, the pattern of the SSB includes the first pattern and / or the second pattern. Optionally, the pattern of the SSB includes the first pattern. Optionally, the pattern of the SSB includes the second pattern. Optionally, the pattern of the SSB includes the first pattern and the second pattern.

[0414] In some embodiments, at least one of the number of beams and the transmission period involved in the first pattern differs from the number of beams and the transmission period involved in the second pattern. Optionally, the number of beams involved in the first pattern differs from the number of beams involved in the second pattern. Alternatively, the transmission period involved in the first pattern differs from the transmission period involved in the second pattern. Alternatively, the number of beams involved in the first pattern differs from the number of beams involved in the second pattern, and the number of beams involved in the first pattern differs from the number of beams involved in the second pattern.

[0415] In some embodiments, the beams involved in the first pattern include the first beam, and the beams involved in the second pattern include the first beam and the second beam. Optionally, the first pattern involves the first beam, and the second pattern involves the first beam and the second beam, so the number of beams designed in the first pattern and the second pattern is different. In some embodiments, the first beam is the beam indicated by the second signal, the first beam is the beam indicated by the third signal, the beam used for the second signal transmission, the beam used for the third signal transmission, the first beam includes the beam used for the second signal transmission and one or more adjacent beams of the beam used for the second signal transmission, or the first beam includes the beam used for the third signal transmission and one or more adjacent beams of the beam used for the third signal transmission. The second beam is any beam other than the first beam among the beams involved in the second pattern. Optionally, the one or more adjacent beams of the beam used for the second signal transmission include n beams located before and / or after the beam used for the second signal transmission, where n is a positive integer. Optionally, the one or more adjacent beams of the third signal transmission beam include m beams located before and / or after the third signal transmission beam, where m is a positive integer.

[0416] In some embodiments, the transmission period involved in the first pattern is within a first value range and the transmission period involved in the second pattern is within a second value range. Optionally, the second value range is at least partially different from the first value range; some values ​​in the first value range are less than the minimum value of the second value range.

[0417] In some embodiments, the structure of the SSB in the first pattern is the first structure or the second structure.

[0418] (3) The structure of SSB during the period when SSB is turned on.

[0419] In some embodiments, the structure of the SSB refers to the type of SSB or transmission parameters included in the SSB.

[0420] In some embodiments, the structure of the SSB includes the first structure and / or the second structure. Optionally, the structure of the SSB includes the first structure. Optionally, the structure of the SSB includes the second structure. Optionally, the structure of the SSB includes the first structure and the second structure.

[0421] In some embodiments, the first structure is a new SSB structure, and the second structure is an SSB structure already specified in the communication protocol.

[0422] In some embodiments, at least one of the signal type and / or transmission parameters of the first structure is different from the signal type and / or transmission parameters of the second structure. Alternatively, the signal type of the first structure is different from the signal type of the second structure. Alternatively, the transmission parameters of the first structure are different from the transmission parameters of the second structure. Alternatively, the signal type of the first structure is different from the signal type of the second structure, and the transmission parameters of the first structure are different from the transmission parameters of the second structure.

[0423] In some embodiments, the signal type of the first structure includes PSS and SSS. Alternatively, it can be understood that the signal type of the first structure includes PSS and SSS, but does not include PBCH. Optionally, the signal type of the first structure refers to simplified SSB (simplified synchronization signal block).

[0424] In some embodiments, the signal types of the second structure include PSS, SSS, and PBCH.

[0425] In some embodiments, there is no time domain interval or a first time interval between two adjacent SSB beams in an SSB burst set corresponding to the transmission parameters of the first structure, and there is a second time interval between two adjacent SSB beams in an SSB burst set corresponding to the transmission parameters of the second structure; wherein the second time interval is greater than the first time interval.

[0426] Optionally, an SSB burst set includes multiple beams. Optionally, the beam directions of the multiple beams are different.

[0427] In some embodiments, there is no time domain interval or a third time interval between two adjacent SSB burst sets corresponding to the sending parameters of the first structure, and there is a fourth time interval between two adjacent SSB burst sets corresponding to the sending parameters of the second structure; wherein the fourth time interval is greater than the third time interval.

[0428] (4) Number of SSB burst sets.

[0429] In some embodiments, the number of SSB burst sets is a minimum number. Optionally, the SSB burst set is a new SSB structure or SSB pattern. In some embodiments, the SSB burst set is an existing SSB structure or SSB pattern in the communication protocol.

[0430] (5) Duration of SSB transmission.

[0431] (6)SSB power parameters.

[0432] (7) Whether to send other reference signals.

[0433] In some embodiments, whether to send other reference signals includes:

[0434] 1. Reference signal structure of other reference signals during the SSB-on period.

[0435] 2. Patterns of other reference signals during the period when SSB is turned on.

[0436] In some embodiments, the patterns of other reference signals include a third pattern and / or a fourth pattern; the number of beams and the transmission period involved in the third pattern are different from at least one of the number of beams and the transmission period involved in the fourth pattern.

[0437] In some embodiments, the beam involved in the third pattern includes the first beam, and the beam involved in the fourth pattern includes the first beam and the second beam; the first beam is the beam indicated by the second signal, the first beam is the beam indicated by the third signal, the beam used for second signal transmission, the beam used for third signal transmission, the first beam includes the beam used for second signal transmission and one or more adjacent beams of the beam used for second signal transmission, or the first beam includes the beam used for third signal transmission and one or more adjacent beams of the beam used for third signal transmission; the second beam is any beam other than the first beam among the beams involved in the fourth pattern;

[0438] The sending period involved in the third pattern is within the third value range and the sending period involved in the fourth pattern is within the fourth value range; the fourth value range is at least partially different from the third value range; some values ​​in the third value range are less than the minimum value of the fourth value range.

[0439] Among them, the patterns of other reference signals in the embodiments of the present disclosure are similar to the patterns of SSB in the above embodiments and will not be repeated here.

[0440] 3. The number of other reference signals.

[0441] 4. The duration of other reference signals.

[0442] 5. Power parameters of other reference signals.

[0443] In some embodiments, the other reference signals include at least one of TRS or CSI-RS.

[0444] In some embodiments, the other reference signal is at least one of periodic, semi-persistent, or aperiodic.

[0445] In the disclosed embodiments, the first signal sent by the terminal indicates at least one of the seven capabilities described above. In some embodiments, the terminal indicates at least one capability supported by the terminal through a parameter carried in the first signal. The following describes the different capabilities supported by the terminal.

[0446] Step S2204: The second network device determines the SSB on and / or SSB off capabilities supported by the terminal based on the first signal.

[0447] In some embodiments, if the terminal indicates a capability through a first signal, the second network device may determine the capability based on the capability indicated by the first signal of the terminal. In some embodiments, when the capabilities supported by the terminal related to SSB on and / or SSB off do not include at least one of the following, the capability supported by the terminal is determined to be at least one of the capabilities agreed upon in the communication protocol and the capabilities configured by the network device:

[0448] Switching from the SSB OFF to the SSB ON starting position;

[0449] The transmission pattern used by SSB during the period when SSB is turned on;

[0450] The structure of the SSB during the period when the SSB is turned on;

[0451] The number of synchronization signal block SSB burst sets;

[0452] Duration of SSB transmission;

[0453] SSB power parameters;

[0454] Whether to send other reference signals.

[0455] In some embodiments, capabilities associated with SSB on and / or SSB off include at least one of the following:

[0456] (1) The starting position when switching from SSB off to SSB on.

[0457] In some embodiments, the starting position of SSB on refers to the moment when the second network device enters SSB on. In some embodiments, switching from SSB off to SSB on refers to a switch in the state of the second network device, which can also be understood as the second network device switching from not sending SSB to sending SSB. In some embodiments, the starting position of switching from SSB off to SSB on refers to the moment when the second network device switches from SSB off to SSB on.

[0458] In some embodiments, the starting position for switching from SSB off to SSB on includes at least one of the following:

[0459] 1. Minimum interval between the second signal and the third signal.

[0460] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the starting position of switching from SSB off to SSB on is indicated by the minimum interval between the second signal and the third signal.

[0461] In some embodiments, the third signal is a confirmation signal of the second signal. That is, if the terminal sends the second signal to the second network device, the second network device sends the third signal after the minimum interval, and the second network device switches from SSB off to SSB on. Alternatively, if the second network device sends the second signal to the terminal, the terminal sends the third signal after the minimum interval, and the second network device switches from SSB off to SSB on.

[0462] In some embodiments, the minimum interval between the second signal and the third signal is related to the duration required for the terminal to switch from the uplink to the downlink. For example, the minimum interval is 1 symbol, 2 symbols, or another number of symbols, which is not limited in the embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0463] 2. Minimum interval between the second signal and the first symbol of SSB in SSB on.

[0464] In some embodiments, the first symbol of the SSB during SSB On can be understood as the starting position for switching to SSB On. In some embodiments, the terminal needs to determine the location of the first symbol of the SSB based on the second signal. In some embodiments, the minimum interval between the second signal and the first symbol of the SSB during SSB On is related to the downlink signal processing capability of the terminal.

[0465] It should be noted that if the terminal does not send the function of the starting position for switching from SSB off to SSB on, the minimum interval between the first trigger signal and the first symbol of SSB is determined based on other capability information of the terminal.

[0466] In some embodiments, if there is a confirmation signal (third signal) for the second signal, the minimum interval is determined according to the protocol default value. Optionally, the minimum interval corresponds to the time required for the uplink to switch to the downlink. Optionally, the minimum interval is 1 symbol. Optionally, the SCS corresponding to the symbol is the SCS of the third signal or the SCS of the search space set (Search Space Set) in which the DCI scheduling the third signal is located.

[0467] In some embodiments, the minimum interval is determined based on the downlink signal processing capability of the terminal. Optionally, the minimum interval is the sum of the time required for downlink signal processing and the offset value. Optionally, the offset value is a protocol default value. Optionally, the offset value is a value greater than or equal to 0.

[0468] In some embodiments, if the third signal is not present, the minimum interval is determined according to a protocol default value. Optionally, the minimum interval corresponds to the time required for the uplink to switch to the downlink. Optionally, the minimum interval is 1 symbol. Optionally, the SCS corresponding to the symbol is the SCS of the third signal or the SCS of the search space set (Search Space Set) in which the DCI scheduling the third signal is located.

[0469] (2) The SSB pattern during the period when SSB is turned on.

[0470] In some embodiments, the SSB pattern refers to the distribution of beams, or can also be understood as the usage of beams.

[0471] In some embodiments, the pattern of the SSB includes the first pattern and / or the second pattern. Optionally, the pattern of the SSB includes the first pattern. Optionally, the pattern of the SSB includes the second pattern. Optionally, the pattern of the SSB includes the first pattern and the second pattern.

[0472] In some embodiments, at least one of the number of beams and the transmission period involved in the first pattern differs from the number of beams and the transmission period involved in the second pattern. Optionally, the number of beams involved in the first pattern differs from the number of beams involved in the second pattern. Alternatively, the transmission period involved in the first pattern differs from the transmission period involved in the second pattern. Alternatively, the number of beams involved in the first pattern differs from the number of beams involved in the second pattern, and the number of beams involved in the first pattern differs from the number of beams involved in the second pattern.

[0473] In some embodiments, the beams involved in the first pattern include the first beam, and the beams involved in the second pattern include the first beam and the second beam. Optionally, the first pattern involves the first beam, and the second pattern involves the first beam and the second beam, so the number of beams designed in the first pattern and the second pattern is different. In some embodiments, the first beam is the beam indicated by the second signal, the first beam is the beam indicated by the third signal, the beam used for the second signal transmission, the beam used for the third signal transmission, the first beam includes the beam used for the second signal transmission and one or more adjacent beams of the beam used for the second signal transmission, or the first beam includes the beam used for the third signal transmission and one or more adjacent beams of the beam used for the third signal transmission. The second beam is any beam other than the first beam among the beams involved in the second pattern. Optionally, the one or more adjacent beams of the beam used for the second signal transmission include n beams located before and / or after the beam used for the second signal transmission, where n is a positive integer. Optionally, the one or more adjacent beams of the third signal transmission beam include m beams located before and / or after the third signal transmission beam, where m is a positive integer.

[0474] In some embodiments, the transmission period involved in the first pattern is within a first value range and the transmission period involved in the second pattern is within a second value range. Optionally, the second value range is at least partially different from the first value range; some values ​​in the first value range are less than the minimum value of the second value range.

[0475] In some embodiments, the structure of the SSB in the first pattern is the first structure or the second structure.

[0476] It should be noted that, if the terminal does not have the function of sending the SSB pattern, the SSB pattern of the terminal is the SSB pattern in the communication protocol.

[0477] (3) The structure of SSB during the period when SSB is turned on.

[0478] In some embodiments, the structure of the SSB refers to the type of SSB or transmission parameters included in the SSB.

[0479] In some embodiments, the structure of the SSB includes the first structure and / or the second structure. Optionally, the structure of the SSB includes the first structure. Optionally, the structure of the SSB includes the second structure. Optionally, the structure of the SSB includes the first structure and the second structure.

[0480] In some embodiments, the first structure is a new SSB structure, and the second structure is an SSB structure already specified in the communication protocol.

[0481] In some embodiments, at least one of the signal type and / or transmission parameters of the first structure is different from the signal type and / or transmission parameters of the second structure. Alternatively, the signal type of the first structure is different from the signal type of the second structure. Alternatively, the transmission parameters of the first structure are different from the transmission parameters of the second structure. Alternatively, the signal type of the first structure is different from the signal type of the second structure, and the transmission parameters of the first structure are different from the transmission parameters of the second structure.

[0482] In some embodiments, the signal type of the first structure includes PSS and SSS. Alternatively, it can be understood that the signal type of the first structure includes PSS and SSS, but does not include PBCH. Optionally, the signal type of the first structure refers to simplified SSB (simplified synchronization signal block).

[0483] In some embodiments, the signal types of the second structure include PSS, SSS, and PBCH.

[0484] In some embodiments, there is no time domain interval or a first time interval between two adjacent SSB beams in an SSB burst set corresponding to the transmission parameters of the first structure, and there is a second time interval between two adjacent SSB beams in an SSB burst set corresponding to the transmission parameters of the second structure; wherein the second time interval is greater than the first time interval.

[0485] Optionally, an SSB burst set includes multiple beams. Optionally, the beam directions of the multiple beams are different.

[0486] In some embodiments, there is no time domain interval or a third time interval between two adjacent SSB burst sets corresponding to the sending parameters of the first structure, and there is a fourth time interval between two adjacent SSB burst sets corresponding to the sending parameters of the second structure; wherein the fourth time interval is greater than the third time interval.

[0487] It should be noted that if the terminal does not have the function of sending the SSB structure, the SSB structure of the terminal is the SSB structure in the communication protocol.

[0488] (4) Number of SSB burst sets.

[0489] In some embodiments, the number of SSB burst sets is a minimum number N1. Optionally, the SSB burst set is a new SSB structure or SSB pattern. In some embodiments, the SSB burst set is an existing SSB structure or SSB pattern in the communication protocol.

[0490] In some embodiments, after the network device sends N2 (N2 is greater than or equal to N1) SSB burst sets, it may stop sending SSBs. Optionally, when N2 is greater than N1, the terminal may indicate the value of N2 through information in the second signal and / or the network device indication (third signal).

[0491] It should be noted that if the terminal does not send the number of SSB burst sets, the number of SSB burst sets is the value agreed upon in the communication protocol.

[0492] (5) Duration of SSB transmission.

[0493] In some embodiments, the duration of the SSB transmission is the minimum duration T1. Optionally, the SSB burst set in the SSB transmission is a new SSB structure or SSB pattern. In some embodiments, the SSB burst set in the SSB transmission is an SSB structure or SSB pattern already in the communication protocol.

[0494] In some embodiments, after the network device transmits the SSB transmission duration T2 (T2 is greater than or equal to T1), it may stop transmitting SSB and enter the SSB off state. When T2 is greater than T1, the terminal can determine the specific value of T2 based on the information in the second signal and / or the network device indication (such as the third signal).

[0495] It should be noted that if the terminal does not send the duration of SSB transmission, the duration of SSB transmission is the value agreed upon in the communication protocol.

[0496] (6)SSB power parameters.

[0497] In some embodiments, if the terminal supports multiple new SSB power parameters, the terminal can determine the SSB power parameters to be used through the information in the second signal and / or the network device indication (such as the third signal).

[0498] In some embodiments, when the terminal supports a new SSB power parameter, the network device determines the new SSB power parameter. In some embodiments, the network device may not indicate the specific SSB power parameter to be used. Alternatively, the use of the old SSB power parameter may be determined based on information in the second signal and / or a network device indication (such as a third signal). The network device determines the old SSB power parameter. Alternatively, the network device may not indicate the specific SSB power parameter to be used.

[0499] In some embodiments, when the terminal supports a new SSB power parameter, the terminal may determine to use the new SSB power parameter through information in the second signal and / or a network device indication (third signal). Optionally, the terminal determines the specific SSB power parameter to be used through information in the first trigger signal and / or a base station indication (such as a confirmation signal of the first trigger signal).

[0500] It should be noted that if the terminal does not send the SSB power parameter, the SSB power parameter is the value agreed upon in the communication protocol.

[0501] (7) Whether to send other reference signals.

[0502] In some embodiments, whether to send other reference signals includes:

[0503] 1. Reference signal structure of other reference signals during the SSB-on period.

[0504] In some embodiments, the terminal may determine the reference signal structure of other reference signals used by the network device through information in the second signal and / or an instruction from the network device (e.g., a third signal). For example, the instruction may optionally indicate the use of reference signal structure #1 / reference signal structure #2 / reference signal structure #3.

[0505] It should be noted that, if the terminal does not indicate the reference signal structure of other reference signals, it is determined that the reference signal structure supported by the terminal is the reference signal structure agreed upon in the communication protocol.

[0506] 2. Patterns of other reference signals during the period when SSB is turned on.

[0507] In some embodiments, the patterns of other reference signals include a third pattern and / or a fourth pattern; the number of beams and the transmission period involved in the third pattern are different from at least one of the number of beams and the transmission period involved in the fourth pattern.

[0508] In some embodiments, the beam involved in the third pattern includes the first beam, and the beam involved in the fourth pattern includes the first beam and the second beam; the first beam is the beam indicated by the second signal, the first beam is the beam indicated by the third signal, the beam used for second signal transmission, the beam used for third signal transmission, the first beam includes the beam used for second signal transmission and one or more adjacent beams of the beam used for second signal transmission, or the first beam includes the beam used for third signal transmission and one or more adjacent beams of the beam used for third signal transmission; the second beam is any beam other than the first beam among the beams involved in the fourth pattern;

[0509] The sending period involved in the third pattern is within the third value range and the sending period involved in the fourth pattern is within the fourth value range; the fourth value range is at least partially different from the third value range; some values ​​in the third value range are less than the minimum value of the fourth value range.

[0510] Among them, the patterns of other reference signals in the embodiments of the present disclosure are similar to the patterns of SSB in the above embodiments and will not be repeated here.

[0511] It should be noted that, if the terminal does not indicate a reference signal pattern of other reference signals, it is determined that the reference signal pattern supported by the terminal is the reference signal pattern agreed upon in the communication protocol.

[0512] 3. The number of other reference signals.

[0513] In some embodiments, the number of other reference signals is a minimum number N1. Optionally, the other reference signals are new other reference signal structures or other reference signal patterns. In some embodiments, the other reference signals are other reference signal structures or other reference signal patterns already in the communication protocol.

[0514] In some embodiments, during the SSB on-time, at least N1 other reference signals are required. After the base station transmits N2 other reference signals (N2 is greater than or equal to N1), it may stop transmitting other reference signals. Optionally, when N2 is greater than N1, the UE may use information in the second signal and / or a network device indication (third signal) to determine the value of N2.

[0515] It should be noted that, if the terminal does not indicate the number of other reference signals, the number of other reference signals is the number agreed upon in the communication protocol.

[0516] 4. The duration of other reference signals.

[0517] In some embodiments, the duration of the other reference signal is the minimum duration T2. ​​Optionally, the other reference signal in the other reference signal transmission is a new other reference signal structure or other reference signal pattern. In some embodiments, the other reference signal in the other reference signal transmission is another reference signal structure or other reference signal pattern already in the communication protocol.

[0518] In some embodiments, the minimum duration for transmitting other reference signals is T1. After the network device transmits other reference signals for a duration of T2 (T2 is greater than or equal to T1), it may stop transmitting other reference signals and enter the SSB off state. Optionally, when T2 is greater than T1, the terminal may determine the specific value of T2 based on information in the second signal and / or an indication from the network device (e.g., the third signal).

[0519] It should be noted that if the terminal does not indicate the number of other reference signals, the duration of the other reference signals is the number agreed upon in the communication protocol.

[0520] 5. Power parameters of other reference signals.

[0521] In some embodiments, if the terminal supports multiple new power parameters of other reference signals, the terminal may determine the power parameters of other reference signals to be used through information in the second signal and / or instructions from the network device (such as the third signal).

[0522] In some embodiments, when a terminal supports a new power parameter for another reference signal, the network device determines the new power parameter for the other reference signal. In some embodiments, the network device may not indicate the specific power parameter for the other reference signal to be used. Alternatively, the power parameter for the old other reference signal to be used may be determined based on information in the second signal and / or an indication from the network device (e.g., a third signal). The network device determines the power parameter for the old other reference signal. Alternatively, the network device may not indicate the specific power parameter for the other reference signal to be used.

[0523] In some embodiments, when a terminal supports a new power parameter of another reference signal, the terminal may determine the power parameter of the new other reference signal to be used based on information in the second signal and / or an indication from a network device (a third signal). Alternatively, the terminal may determine the specific power parameter of the other reference signal to be used based on information in the first trigger signal and / or an indication from a base station (e.g., an acknowledgment signal of the first trigger signal).

[0524] It should be noted that if the terminal does not send the power parameters of other reference signals, the power parameters of other reference signals are the values ​​agreed upon in the communication protocol.

[0525] It should be noted that, if the terminal does not indicate the function of the power parameters of other reference signals, the power parameters of other reference signals are the quantities agreed upon in the communication protocol.

[0526] In some embodiments, the other reference signals include at least one of TRS or CSI-RS.

[0527] In some embodiments, the terminal may determine whether to send at least one of the other reference signals based on information in the second signal and / or an instruction from a network device (such as a third signal).

[0528] In some embodiments, if there are multiple types of other reference signals, the terminal may determine the specific type of other reference signals to be used through information in the second signal and / or an indication from a network device (such as a third signal).

[0529] It should be noted that, if the terminal does not send a function indicating the type of other reference signals, the other reference signals supported by the terminal are one or more reference signals agreed upon in the communication protocol.

[0530] In some embodiments, the other reference signal is at least one of periodic, semi-persistent, or aperiodic.

[0531] In the disclosed embodiments, the first signal sent by the terminal indicates at least one of the seven capabilities described above. In some embodiments, the terminal indicates at least one capability supported by the terminal through a parameter carried in the first signal. The following describes the different capabilities supported by the terminal.

[0532] Step S2205: The second network device sends the determined terminal capability to the first network device.

[0533] Step S2206: The first network device sends a downlink signal and / or a downlink channel to the terminal.

[0534] In some embodiments, the terminal receives a downlink signal and / or a downlink channel sent by the first network device.

[0535] The capability reporting method involved in the embodiment of the present disclosure may include at least one of steps S2201 to S2206. For example, step S2201 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2202 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2203 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2204 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2205 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2206 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2201 and step S2202 can be implemented as independent embodiments, step S2201 and step S2203 can be implemented as independent embodiments, step S2201 and step S2204 can be implemented as independent embodiments, step S2202 and step S2203 can be implemented as independent embodiments, step S2202 and step S2204 can be implemented as independent embodiments, step S2203 and step S2204 can be implemented as independent embodiments, step S2204 and step S2205 can be implemented as independent embodiments, but is not limited thereto.

[0536] In some embodiments, step S2201 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0537] In some embodiments, step S2202 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0538] In some embodiments, step S2203 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0539] In some embodiments, step S2204 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0540] In some embodiments, step S2205 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0541] In some embodiments, step S2206 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0542] In some embodiments, step S2201 and step S2202 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0543] In some embodiments, step S2201 and step S2203 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0544] In some embodiments, step S2201 and step S2204 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0545] In some embodiments, step S2202 and step S2203 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0546] In some embodiments, step S2202 and step S2204 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0547] In some embodiments, step S2203 and step S2204 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0548] In some embodiments, step S2204 and step S2205 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0549] In some embodiments, reference may be made to other optional implementations described before or after the description corresponding to FIG. 2B .

[0550] FIG2C is an interactive diagram of a capability reporting and determination method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG2C , an embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a capability reporting method, which includes:

[0551] Step S2301: The terminal sends a first signal to a first network device in a first cell and / or a second network device in a second cell.

[0552] It should be noted that step S2301 in the embodiment of the present disclosure is similar to step S2301 or step S2201 in the above embodiment and will not be repeated here.

[0553] Step S2302: The first network device and / or the second network device sends a second signal to the terminal.

[0554] It should be noted that step S2302 in the embodiment of the present disclosure is similar to step S2302 or step S2202 in the above embodiment and will not be repeated here. The only difference is that in the above step S2302 or step S2202, the terminal sends the second signal, while in the embodiment of the present disclosure, the first network device sends the second signal.

[0555] Step S2303: The terminal sends a third signal to the first network device and / or the second network device.

[0556] It should be noted that step S2303 in the embodiment of the present disclosure is similar to step S2303 or step S2203 in the above embodiment and will not be repeated here. The only difference is that in the above step S2303 or step S2203, the network device sends the third signal, while in the embodiment of the present disclosure, the terminal sends the third signal.

[0557] Step S2304: The first network device and / or the second network device determines the SSB on and / or SSB off capabilities supported by the terminal based on the first signal.

[0558] It should be noted that step S2304 in the present embodiment is similar to step S2304 or step S2204 in the above embodiment and will not be repeated here. The only difference is that in the above step S2304 or step S2204, the network device sends the third signal, while in the present embodiment, the terminal sends the third signal. In addition, in the above step S2302 or step S2202, the terminal sends the second signal, while in the present embodiment, the first network device sends the second signal.

[0559] Step S2305: The first network device and / or the second network device sends a downlink signal and / or a downlink channel to the terminal.

[0560] In some embodiments, the terminal receives a downlink signal and / or a downlink channel sent by the first network device and / or the second network device of the second cell.

[0561] The capability reporting method involved in the embodiments of the present disclosure may include at least one of steps S2301 to S2305. For example, step S2301 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2302 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2303 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2304 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, and step S2305 may be implemented as an independent embodiment. Steps S2301 and S2302 may be implemented as independent embodiments, steps S2301 and S2303 may be implemented as independent embodiments, steps S2301 and S2304 may be implemented as independent embodiments, steps S2302 and S2303 may be implemented as independent embodiments, steps S2302 and S2304 may be implemented as independent embodiments, steps S2303 and S2304 may be implemented as independent embodiments, and steps S2304 and S2305 may be implemented as independent embodiments, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0562] In some embodiments, step S2301 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0563] In some embodiments, step S2302 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0564] In some embodiments, step S2303 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0565] In some embodiments, step S2304 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0566] In some embodiments, step S2305 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0567] In some embodiments, step S2301 and step S2302 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0568] In some embodiments, step S2301 and step S2303 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0569] In some embodiments, step S2301 and step S2304 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0570] In some embodiments, step S2302 and step S2303 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0571] In some embodiments, step S2302 and step S2304 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0572] In some embodiments, step S2303 and step S2304 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0573] In some embodiments, step S2304 and step S2305 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0574] In some embodiments, reference may be made to other optional implementations described before or after the description corresponding to FIG. 2C .

[0575] 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.

[0576] 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.

[0577] 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.

[0578] In some embodiments, terms such as "send", "transmit", "report", "download", "transmit", "bidirectional transmission", "send and / or receive" can be used interchangeably.

[0579] 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.

[0580] 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.

[0581] FIG3A is a flow chart of a capability reporting 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 capability reporting method, which includes:

[0582] Step S3101: The terminal sends a first signal to a first network device in a first cell.

[0583] The optional implementation of step S3101 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2101 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2, which will not be repeated here.

[0584] Step S3102: The terminal sends a second signal to the first network device.

[0585] The optional implementation of step S3102 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2102 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0586] The capability reporting method involved in the embodiment of the present disclosure may include at least one of steps S3101 and S3102. For example, step S3101 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, and step S3102 may be implemented as an independent embodiment.

[0587] FIG3B is a flow chart of a capability reporting 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 capability reporting method, which includes:

[0588] Step S3201: The terminal sends a first signal to a second network device in a second cell.

[0589] The optional implementation of step S3201 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2201 in Figure 2B and other related parts of the embodiment involved in Figure 2B, which will not be repeated here.

[0590] Step S3202: The terminal sends a second signal to the second network device.

[0591] The optional implementation of step S3202 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2202 in Figure 2B and other related parts of the embodiment involved in Figure 2B, which will not be repeated here.

[0592] The capability reporting method involved in the embodiment of the present disclosure may include at least one of steps S3201 and S3202. For example, step S3201 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, and step S3202 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, which is not limited in the embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0593] FIG3C is a flow chart of a capability reporting method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, which is applied to a terminal. As shown in FIG3C , the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a capability reporting method, which includes:

[0594] Step S3301: The terminal sends a first signal to a first network device in a first cell and / or a second network device in a second cell.

[0595] The optional implementation method of step S3301 can be found in the optional implementation method of step S2101 in Figure 2A, the optional implementation method of step S2201 in Figure 2B, the optional implementation method of step S2301 in Figure 2C, step S3101 in Figure 3A, step S3102 in Figure 3B and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figures 2B, 2C, 3A and 3B, which will not be repeated here.

[0596] FIG4A is a flow chart of a capability determination method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, which is applied to a first network device. As shown in FIG4A , the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a capability determination method, which includes:

[0597] Step S4101: The first network device sends a third signal to the terminal.

[0598] The optional implementation of step S4101 can be found in step S2103 of FIG. 2A and other related parts of the embodiment involved in FIG. 2A , which will not be described in detail here.

[0599] Step S4102: The first network device determines the SSB on and / or SSB off capabilities supported by the terminal based on the first signal.

[0600] Optional implementations of step S4102 may refer to step S2104 in FIG. 2A and other related parts of the embodiment involved in FIG. 2A , which will not be described in detail here.

[0601] Step S4103: The first network device sends a downlink signal and / or a downlink channel to the terminal.

[0602] The optional implementation of step S4103 can be found in step S2105 of FIG. 2A and other related parts of the embodiment involved in FIG. 2A , which will not be described in detail here.

[0603] The capability reporting method involved in the embodiment of the present disclosure may include at least one of steps S4101 to S4103. For example, step S4101 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S4102 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and step S4103 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, which is not limited in the embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0604] FIG4B is a flow chart of a capability determination method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, which is applied to a first network device. As shown in FIG4B , the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a capability determination method, which includes:

[0605] Step S4201: The first network device sends a second signal to the terminal.

[0606] The optional implementation of step S4201 can be found in step S2302 of FIG. 2C and other related parts of the embodiment involved in FIG. 2C , which will not be described in detail here.

[0607] Step S4202: The first network device determines the SSB on and / or SSB off capabilities supported by the terminal based on the first signal.

[0608] Optional implementations of step S4202 may be referred to step S2304 in FIG. 2C and other related parts of the embodiment involved in FIG. 2C , which will not be described in detail here.

[0609] Step S4203: The first network device sends a downlink signal and / or a downlink channel to the terminal.

[0610] The optional implementation of step S4203 can be found in step S2305 of FIG. 2C and other related parts of the embodiment involved in FIG. 2C , which will not be described in detail here.

[0611] FIG4C is a flow chart of a capability determination method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, which is applied to a second network device. As shown in FIG4C , the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a capability determination method, which includes:

[0612] Step S4301: The second network device sends a third signal to the terminal.

[0613] The optional implementation of step S4301 can be found in step S2303 of FIG. 2B and other related parts of the embodiment involved in FIG. 2B , which will not be described in detail here.

[0614] Step S4302: The second network device determines the SSB on and / or SSB off capabilities supported by the terminal based on the first signal.

[0615] The optional implementation of step S4302 can be found in step S2304 of FIG. 2B and other related parts of the embodiment involved in FIG. 2B , which will not be described in detail here.

[0616] Step S4303: The second network device sends the determined terminal capability to the first network device.

[0617] The optional implementation of step S4303 can be found in step S2305 of FIG. 2B and other related parts of the embodiment involved in FIG. 2B , which will not be described in detail here.

[0618] FIG4D is a flow chart of a capability determination method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, which is applied to a second network device. As shown in FIG4D , the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a capability determination method, which includes:

[0619] Step S4401: The network device receives a first signal sent by a terminal.

[0620] In step S4402, the network device determines the capability of the terminal to turn on and / or turn off the synchronization signal block SSB based on the first signal.

[0621] For the optional implementation of step S4401, please refer to the optional implementation of step S2201 in Figure 2A, the optional implementation of step S2201 in Figure 2B, the optional implementation of step S2301 in Figure 2C, step S3101 in Figure 3A, step S3101 in Figure 3B and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figures 2A, 2B, 2C, 3A and 3B, which will not be repeated here.

[0622] For the optional implementation of step S4402, please refer to the optional implementation of step S2205 in Figure 2A, the optional implementation of step S2205 in Figure 2B, the optional implementation of step S2306 in Figure 2C, step S4103 in Figure 4A, step S4203 in Figure 4B and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figures 2A, 2B, 2C, 3A and 3B, which will not be repeated here.

[0623] FIG5 is a flow chart of a capability reporting and determination method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG5 , the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a capability reporting method, which includes:

[0624] Step S5101: The terminal sends a first signal to a first network device in a first cell and / or a second network device in a second cell.

[0625] Step S5102: The first network device and / or the second network device receives a first signal sent by the terminal.

[0626] Step S5103: The first network device and / or the second network device determines the capability of the terminal to turn on and / or turn off the synchronization signal block SSB based on the first signal.

[0627] 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.

[0628] FIG6 is a flow chart of a capability reporting and determination method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG6 , the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a capability reporting method, which includes:

[0629] Step S6101: The terminal reports its capability, which is used to notify the base station of information related to SSB on / off.

[0630] In step S6102, after the base station uses the on-demand SSB / SIB1 technology, it uses the capabilities reported by the UE and the default information of the protocol to determine the starting position of switching from SSB off to SSB on, the SSB pattern / structure during SSB on, the number of SSB bursts, the duration of SSB transmission, whether to send at least one of the other RS ​​(reference signals), etc.

[0631] In some embodiments, the NES terminal reports one or more of the following (sub)capabilities.

[0632] Capability 1: Minimum interval between the first trigger signal and the confirmation signal of the first trigger signal and / or the first trigger signal and the first symbol of the SSB in SSB on.

[0633] Capability 1-1: Minimum interval #1 between the first trigger signal and the confirmation signal of the first trigger signal.

[0634] Optionally, the minimum interval #1 is related to the time required for the UE to switch from UL (up link) to DL (down link).

[0635] An exemplary minimum interval #1 is 1 symbol.

[0636] Optionally, capability 1-1 also includes a minimum interval #2 between the confirmation signal of the first trigger signal and the first symbol of the SSB.

[0637] Exemplarily, the UE needs to determine the location of the first symbol of the SSB based on the confirmation signal of the first trigger signal, and the first minimum interval #2 is related to the DL signal processing capability of the UE.

[0638] Capability 1-2: Minimum interval between the first trigger signal and the first symbol of SSB #3.

[0639] Optionally, minimum interval #1 is related to the time required for the UE to switch from UL to DL.

[0640] An exemplary minimum interval #1 is 1 symbol.

[0641] Capability 2: Whether the new SSB structure / pattern is supported during SSB on.

[0642] Capability 2-1: Support new SSB structure:

[0643] The new SSB structure is simplified SSB: it only contains PSS and SSS, but not PBCH.

[0644] The new SSB structure is compact SSB: within an SSB burst, there is no spacing or the spacing between SSB beams is reduced.

[0645] The new SSB structure is compact SSB: within an SSB burst and / or between SSB bursts, there is no spacing or the spacing between SSB beams is reduced.

[0646] Capability 2-2: Support new SSB pattern.

[0647] The SSB burst contains only the beam specified by the first trigger signal / the beam corresponding to the first trigger signal / the beam corresponding to the first trigger signal and the valid beams in the n beams before and after, or

[0648] The SSB burst only includes the beam specified by the confirmation signal of the first trigger signal / the beam corresponding to the confirmation signal of the first trigger signal / the beam corresponding to the confirmation signal of the first trigger signal and the n beams before and after.

[0649] SSB burst supports new cycle lengths, such as cycles less than 5ms.

[0650] The SSB structure is a new SSB structure or an existing SSB structure in the protocol.

[0651] Capability 3: The minimum number of SSB bursts required during SSB on is N1.

[0652] The SSB burst is a new SSB structure / pattern or an existing SSB structure / pattern in the protocol.

[0653] Capability 4: During SSB on, the minimum duration T1 of SSB transmission.

[0654] The SSB burst is a new SSB structure / pattern or an existing SSB structure / pattern in the protocol.

[0655] Capability 5: Support for the new SSB power parameter ss-PBCH-BlockPower during SSB on.

[0656] The SSB structure / pattern is a new SSB structure / pattern or an existing SSB structure / pattern in the protocol.

[0657] Capability 6: Whether to support reception of other RSs during SSB-on to reduce the time required for DL ​​synchronization / L3 measurement / L1 measurement / RLM, etc.

[0658] Capability 6-1: Other RSs can be one or more of TRS / CSI-RS, etc.

[0659] Capability 6-2: Whether other RSs support the new RS structure / pattern.

[0660] Support new RS structure

[0661] New RS pattern:

[0662] RS only includes the beam specified by the first trigger signal / the beam corresponding to the first trigger signal / the beam corresponding to the first trigger signal and the n beams before and after, or RS only includes the beam specified by the determination signal of the first trigger signal / the beam corresponding to the determination signal of the first trigger signal / the beam corresponding to the determination signal of the first trigger signal and the n beams before and after.

[0663] RS supports new cycle lengths.

[0664] The RS structure is a new RS structure or an existing RS structure in the protocol.

[0665] Capability 6-3: During SSB on, at least N1 cycles of other RSs are required.

[0666] The RS structure / pattern is a new RS structure / pattern or an existing RS structure / pattern in the protocol.

[0667] Capability 6-4: During SSB on, the minimum duration T1 of other RS ​​transmissions.

[0668] The RS structure / pattern is a new RS structure / pattern or an existing RS structure / pattern in the protocol.

[0669] Capability 6-5: Whether to support new additional RS power parameters such as powerControlOffset and / or powerControlOffsetSS during SSB on.

[0670] RS structure / pattern is a new RS structure / pattern or an existing RS structure / pattern in the protocol

[0671] Capability 6-6: During SSB on, other RSs can be one or more of periodic, semi-persistent, and aperiodic.

[0672] Optionally, the UE reports capability 1. Based on capability 1, the base station can determine the minimum interval between the first trigger signal and the first symbol of the SSB. The base station starts sending the SSB after the minimum interval, enabling the UE to receive the SSB at an appropriate position.

[0673] Optionally, the UE does not report capability 1, and the base station determines the minimum interval between the first trigger signal and the first symbol of the SSB based on other capability information of the UE.

[0674] Option 1: When there is a confirmation signal for the first trigger signal,

[0675] The minimum interval #1 is determined according to a protocol default value, such as 1 symbol. The minimum time interval #1 corresponds to the time required for switching from UL to DL.

[0676] Optionally, the SCS corresponding to the symbol is the SCS of the confirmation signal of the first trigger signal or the SCS of the search space set (Search Space set) where the DCI that schedules the confirmation signal of the first trigger signal is located.

[0677] The minimum interval #2 is determined according to the DL signal processing capability of the UE.

[0678] Optionally, the minimum interval #1 is the time required for DL ​​signal processing + offset, where offset is a protocol default value and is a number greater than or equal to 0.

[0679] Option 2: When there is no confirmation signal for the first trigger signal,

[0680] The minimum interval #3 is determined according to a protocol default value, such as 1 symbol, and the minimum time interval #1 corresponds to the time required for switching from UL to DL.

[0681] Optionally, the SCS corresponding to the symbol is the SCS of the confirmation signal of the first trigger signal or the SCS of the search space set (Search Space set) where the DCI that schedules the confirmation signal of the first trigger signal is located.

[0682] Optionally, the UE reports capability 2. Based on capability 2, the base station can determine the SSB structure and / or pattern supported by the UE during the SSB on period.

[0683] The UE may report support for one or more SSB structures, such as simplified SSB and compact SSB. The signal structures of simplified SSB and compact SSB may be predefined in the protocol or included in the reporting information.

[0684] Exemplary, simplified SSB: includes only PSS and SSS, excluding PBCH.

[0685] For example, compact SSB type #1: within an SSB burst, there is no spacing or the spacing between SSB beams is reduced.

[0686] When the spacing is reduced, the specific spacing between SSB beams needs to be clarified.

[0687] The SSB may be a simplified SSB or a conventional SSB (including PSS, SSS and PBCH).

[0688] Exemplarily, compact SSB type#2: within an SSB burst and / or between SSB bursts, there is no spacing or the spacing between SSB beams is reduced.

[0689] When the interval is reduced, the specific interval between SSB bursts and / or the specific interval between SSB beams needs to be clarified.

[0690] The specific interval between SSB bursts can be determined according to the period of the SSB burst.

[0691] The SSB may be a simplified SSB or a conventional SSB (including PSS, SSS and PBCH).

[0692] The UE may report support for one or more new SSB patterns.

[0693] Exemplarily, the SSB burst in the new SSB pattern only includes the beam specified by the first trigger signal / the beam corresponding to the first trigger signal / the beam corresponding to the first trigger signal and the valid beams among the preceding and following n beams (n is greater than or equal to 0).

[0694] The beam corresponding to the first trigger signal is beam #m and the n beams before and after it are beam #mn to beam #m+n.

[0695] Exemplarily, the SSB burst in the new SSB pattern only includes the beam specified by the determination signal of the first trigger signal / the beam corresponding to the determination signal of the first trigger signal / the beam corresponding to the determination signal of the first trigger signal and the valid beams among the previous and next n beams (n is greater than or equal to 0).

[0696] The beam corresponding to the first trigger signal is beam #m and the n beams before and after it are beam #mn to beam #m+n.

[0697] Among beam #mn to beam #m+n, beams included in the SSB burst in the old SSB pattern are valid beams.

[0698] Exemplarily, the SSB burst supports new cycle lengths, such as a cycle shorter than 5 ms.

[0699] The SSB burst is a new SSB structure or an existing SSB structure.

[0700] Optionally, the UE may determine the SSB structure and / or pattern used by the base station through information in the first trigger signal and / or an indication from the base station (such as a confirmation signal of the first trigger signal).

[0701] Indicates the use of simplified SSB / compact SSB type#1 / compact SSB type#2.

[0702] Indicates that the SSB burst in the new SSB pattern only includes the beam specified by the first trigger signal / the beam corresponding to the first trigger signal / the beam corresponding to the first trigger signal and the valid beams among the previous and next n beams (n is greater than or equal to 0).

[0703] Indicates a new period of the SSB burst.

[0704] Through the new SSB structure and / or SSB pattern, the time required for SSB transmission can be reduced, and the SSB transmission time during the SSB on period can be reduced.

[0705] Optionally, the UE does not report capability 2, and the base station may determine that during the SSB on period, the SSB structure and pattern supported by the UE are the SSB structure and pattern in the existing protocol.

[0706] Optionally, the UE reports capability 3. Based on capability 3, the base station can determine the number of SSB bursts that the base station needs to send during the SSB on period.

[0707] The minimum number of SSB bursts required for the UE to report SSB on is N1. After the base station sends N2 (N2 is greater than or equal to N1) SSB bursts, it can stop sending SSB and enter the SSB off state.

[0708] The SSB burst is a new SSB structure / pattern or an existing SSB structure / pattern in the protocol.

[0709] When N2 is greater than N1, the UE may determine the specific value of N2 through information in the first trigger signal and / or an indication from the base station (such as a confirmation signal of the first trigger signal).

[0710] Optionally, the minimum number N1 of SSB bursts corresponding to different frequency bands / SCSs / SSB patterns / SSB structures / SSB burst periods is different.

[0711] Optionally, the UE does not report capability 3, and the base station may determine the number N2 of SSB bursts that the base station sends as needed during the SSB on period.

[0712] N2 is the protocol default value. The value of N2 can vary depending on the frequency band, SCS, SSB pattern, SSB structure, or SSB burst period.

[0713] Optionally, the UE reports capability 4. Based on capability 4, the base station determines the duration T2 for the base station to send SSB during the SSB on period.

[0714] During the period when the UE reports SSB on, the duration of SSB transmission is T1. After the base station sends SSB for a duration of T2 (T2 is greater than or equal to T1), it can stop sending SSB and enter the SSB off state.

[0715] The SSB burst is a new SSB structure / pattern or an existing SSB structure / pattern in the protocol.

[0716] When T2 is greater than T1, the UE may determine the specific value of T2 through information in the first trigger signal and / or an indication from the base station (such as a confirmation signal of the first trigger signal).

[0717] Optionally, different frequency bands / SCSs / SSB patterns / SSB structures / SSB burst periods may correspond to different durations T1.

[0718] Optionally, the UE does not report capability 4, and the base station may determine the duration T2 for the base station to send SSB during the SSB on period.

[0719] T2 is the protocol default value. The value of T2 can vary depending on the frequency band, SCS, SSB pattern, SSB structure, or SSB burst period.

[0720] Optionally, the UE reports capability 5. Based on capability 5, the base station determines the SSB power parameters used by the base station to send SSB during the SSB on period.

[0721] The UE reports support for the new SSB power parameter ss-PBCH-BlockPower. During the SSB on period, the base station can use the new SSB power parameter ss-PBCH-BlockPower or the old SSB power parameter ss-PBCH-BlockPower.

[0722] When the UE supports multiple new SSB power parameters ss-PBCH-BlockPower,

[0723] Option 1: The UE can determine the specific SSB power parameter ss-PBCH-BlockPower to be used through the information in the first trigger signal and / or the base station indication (such as the confirmation signal of the first trigger signal): the new SSB power parameter ss-PBCH-BlockPower or the old SSB power parameter ss-PBCH-BlockPower.

[0724] When the UE supports a new SSB power parameter ss-PBCH-BlockPower;

[0725] Option 1: When the base station uses the new SSB power parameter ss-PBCH-BlockPower, the specific SSB power parameter ss-PBCH-BlockPower to be used may not be indicated.

[0726] The UE can determine to use the old SSB power parameter ss-PBCH-BlockPower through the information in the first trigger signal and / or the base station indication (such as the confirmation signal of the first trigger signal).

[0727] Option 2: When the base station uses the old SSB power parameter ss-PBCH-BlockPower, the specific SSB power parameter ss-PBCH-BlockPower to be used may not be indicated.

[0728] The UE can determine to use the new SSB power parameter ss-PBCH-BlockPower through the information in the first trigger signal and / or the base station indication (such as the confirmation signal of the first trigger signal).

[0729] Option 3: The UE determines the specific SSB power parameter ss-PBCH-BlockPower to be used through the information in the first trigger signal and / or the base station indication (such as the confirmation signal of the first trigger signal).

[0730] Optionally, the UE does not report capability 5. During the period when the base station determines that SSB is on, the base station uses the old SSB power parameter ss-PBCH-BlockPower to send SSB.

[0731] The old SSB power parameter ss-PBCH-BlockPower can be determined according to the existing high-layer signaling configuration.

[0732] Optionally, the UE reports capability 6. Based on capability 6, the base station determines the time-frequency resource locations and other information of other RSs sent by the base station during the SSB on period.

[0733] Optionally, the UE does not report capability 6. In combination with the existing configuration or the protocol default configuration, the base station determines that during the SSB on period, the base station sends information such as the time-frequency resource locations of other RSs.

[0734] Optionally, UE reporting capability 6-1: supports other RSs, where other RSs are one or more of TRS / CSI-RS, etc.

[0735] Option 1: The UE may determine whether to send at least one of the other RSs based on information in the first trigger signal and / or an instruction from the base station (such as a confirmation signal of the first trigger signal).

[0736] When there are multiple types of other RSs, the UE may determine the specific type of other RSs to be used through the information in the first trigger signal and / or the base station instruction (such as the confirmation signal of the first trigger signal).

[0737] Optionally, the UE does not report capability 6-1, and the base station may determine that other RSs supported by the UE during the SSB on period are one or more RSs in the existing protocol.

[0738] The protocol predefines the RSs that need to be supported.

[0739] Optionally, the UE reports capability 6-2: whether other RSs support the new RS structure / pattern.

[0740] Support new RS structure.

[0741] The UE may determine whether to use the new RS structure based on the information in the first trigger signal and / or the base station instruction (such as the confirmation signal of the first trigger signal).

[0742] When the new RS structure includes multiple types, the UE can determine the specific RS structure to be used through the information in the first trigger signal and / or the base station instruction (such as the confirmation signal of the first trigger signal).

[0743] New RS pattern:

[0744] RS only includes the beam specified by the first trigger signal / the beam corresponding to the first trigger signal / the beam corresponding to the first trigger signal and the n beams before and after (n is greater than or equal to 0).

[0745] The beam corresponding to the first trigger signal is beam #m and the n beams before and after it are beam #mn to beam #m+n.

[0746] RS only includes the beam specified by the determination signal of the first trigger signal / the beam corresponding to the determination signal of the first trigger signal / the beam corresponding to the determination signal of the first trigger signal and the n beams before and after (n is greater than or equal to 0).

[0747] The beam corresponding to the confirmation signal of the first trigger signal is beam #m and the n beams before and after it are beam #mn to beam #m+n.

[0748] Among beam #mn to beam #m+n, beams included in the SSB burst in the old SSB pattern are valid beams.

[0749] RS supports new cycle lengths.

[0750] The RS structure is a new RS structure or an existing RS structure in the protocol.

[0751] Optionally, the UE may determine the RS structure and / or pattern used by the base station through information in the first trigger signal and / or an indication from the base station (such as a confirmation signal of the first trigger signal);

[0752] Indicates the use of RS structure #1 / RS structure #2 / RS structure #3;

[0753] Indicates that the RS in the new RS pattern contains only the beam specified by the first trigger signal / the beam corresponding to the first trigger signal / the beam corresponding to the first trigger signal and the valid beams among the previous and next n beams (n is greater than or equal to 0);

[0754] Indicates the new cycle length supported by the RS.

[0755] Optionally, the UE does not report capability 6-2, and the base station may determine that during the SSB on period, other RS ​​structures and patterns supported by the UE are RS structures and patterns in the existing protocol.

[0756] Optionally, UE reporting capability 6-3: During SSB on, at least N1 cycles of other RS ​​are required. After the base station sends N2 (N2 is greater than or equal to N1) cycles of other RS, it can stop sending other RS.

[0757] When N2 is greater than N1, the UE may determine the specific value of N2 through information in the first trigger signal and / or an indication from the base station (such as a confirmation signal of the first trigger signal).

[0758] The RS structure / pattern is a new RS structure / pattern or an existing RS structure / pattern in the protocol.

[0759] Optionally, the number N1 of other RSs in the N1 period required for different frequency bands / SCSs / SSB patterns / SSB structures / SSB burst periods / other RS ​​patterns / other RS ​​structures / other RS ​​periods is different.

[0760] Optionally, the UE does not report capability 6-3, and the base station may determine other RSs sent by the base station for N2 cycles during the SSB on period.

[0761] N2 is the protocol default value. The value of N2 may vary depending on the frequency band, SCS, SSB pattern, SSB structure, SSB burst period, other RS ​​pattern, other RS ​​structure, or other RS ​​period.

[0762] Optionally, UE reports capability 6-4: During SSB on, the minimum duration for sending other RSs is T1. After the base station sends other RSs for a duration of T2 (T2 is greater than or equal to T1), it can stop sending other RSs and enter the SSB off state.

[0763] When T2 is greater than T1, the UE may determine the specific value of T2 through information in the first trigger signal and / or an indication from the base station (such as a confirmation signal of the first trigger signal).

[0764] The RS structure / pattern is a new RS structure / pattern or an existing RS structure / pattern in the protocol.

[0765] Optionally, different frequency bands / SCSs / SSB patterns / SSB structures / SSB burst periods / other RS ​​patterns / other RS ​​structures / other RS ​​periods require different T2 durations.

[0766] Optionally, the UE does not report capability 6-4, and the base station may determine the duration T2 for the base station to send other RSs during the SSB on period.

[0767] T2 is the protocol default value. The value of T2 may vary depending on the frequency band, SCS, SSB pattern, SSB structure, SSB burst period, other RS ​​pattern, other RS ​​structure, or other RS ​​period.

[0768] Capability 6-5: Whether to support new additional RS power parameters such as powerControlOffset and / or powerControlOffsetSS during SSB on.

[0769] RS structure / pattern is a new RS structure / pattern or an existing RS structure / pattern in the protocol

[0770] Optionally, the UE reports capability 6-5, and based on capability 6-5, the base station determines the power parameters of other RSs used by the base station to send other RSs during the SSB on period.

[0771] The UE reports support for new other RS ​​power parameters, such as powerControlOffset and / or powerControlOffsetSS. During SSB on, the base station can use the new other RS ​​power parameters powerControlOffset and / or powerControlOffsetSS or use the old other RS ​​power parameters powerControlOffset and / or powerControlOffsetSS.

[0772] When the UE supports multiple new other RS ​​power parameters powerControlOffset and / or powerControlOffsetSS,

[0773] Option 1: The UE can determine the specific other RS ​​power parameters powerControlOffset and / or powerControlOffsetSS to be used through the information in the first trigger signal and / or the base station indication (such as the confirmation signal of the first trigger signal): the new other RS ​​power parameters powerControlOffset and / or powerControlOffsetSS or the old other RS ​​power parameters powerControlOffset and / or powerControlOffsetSS.

[0774] When the UE supports a new other RS ​​power parameter powerControlOffset and / or powerControlOffsetSSr;

[0775] Option 1: When the base station uses new other RS ​​power parameters powerControlOffset and / or powerControlOffsetSS, the specific other RS ​​power parameters powerControlOffset and / or powerControlOffsetSS used may not be indicated.

[0776] The UE may determine to use the old other RS ​​power parameters powerControlOffset and / or powerControlOffsetSS through the information in the first trigger signal and / or the base station indication (such as the confirmation signal of the first trigger signal).

[0777] Option 2: When the base station uses old other RS ​​power parameters powerControlOffset and / or powerControlOffsetSS, the base station may not indicate the specific other RS ​​power parameters powerControlOffset and / or powerControlOffsetSS used.

[0778] The UE may determine to use other new RS power parameters powerControlOffset and / or powerControlOffsetSS through the information in the first trigger signal and / or the base station indication (such as the confirmation signal of the first trigger signal).

[0779] Option 3: The UE determines other RS ​​power parameters powerControlOffset and / or powerControlOffsetSS to be used based on the information in the first trigger signal and / or the base station instruction (such as the confirmation signal of the first trigger signal).

[0780] Optionally, the UE does not report capability 6-5, and during the period when the base station determines that SSB is on, the base station uses other RS ​​power parameters powerControlOffset and / or powerControlOffsetSS to send other RSs.

[0781] The old other RS ​​power parameters powerControlOffset and / or powerControlOffsetSS may be determined according to existing higher layer signaling configuration.

[0782] Optionally, the UE reports capability 6-6: Based on capability 6-6, the base station determines the time domain characteristics of other RSs used by the base station to send other RSs during the SSB on period.

[0783] UE reporting capability, during SSB on, other RS ​​can be one or more of periodic / semi-persistent / aperiodic.

[0784] The UE may determine whether the specific other RS ​​to be used is periodic / semi-persistent / non-periodic through the information in the first trigger signal and / or the base station indication (such as the confirmation signal of the first trigger signal).

[0785] Optionally, the UE does not report capability 6-6: the base station determines the time domain characteristics of other RSs used by the base station to send other RSs during the SSB on period.

[0786] According to the protocol default, it is determined that the time domain characteristics of other RSs that the UE needs to support are one or more of periodic / semi-persistent / aperiodic.

[0787] The UE may determine the time domain characteristics of the other RSs to be used as periodic / semi-persistent / aperiodic through the information in the first trigger signal and / or the base station indication (such as the confirmation signal of the first trigger signal).

[0788] Optionally, one or more capabilities in the above capability reporting are different for different frequency bands / SCSs / SSB patterns / SSB structures / SSB burst periods / other RS ​​patterns / other RS ​​structures / other RS ​​periods.

[0789] Optionally, the first trigger signal and / or the confirmation signal of the first trigger signal may be used to indicate at least one of a specific SSB structure, a specific SSB pattern, the number of SSB bursts during the SSB on period, the duration of SSB transmission during the SSB on period, the power parameter of the SSB during the SSB on period, and whether other RSs are transmitted during the SSB on period.

[0790] When sending other RS,

[0791] Other RS ​​specific signal categories,

[0792] Specific RS structure of other RS,

[0793] Specific RS pattern of other RS,

[0794] During SSB on, send N2 cycles of other RS

[0795] During SSB on, the duration of other RS ​​transmission is T2

[0796] During SSB on, the power parameters of other RSs

[0797] Specific time domain characteristics of other RSs during SSB on

[0798] The above instructions need to meet the UE capability

[0799] Optionally, the first trigger signal can be used to trigger the base station to send SSB, switching from the SSB off state to the SSB on state. The first trigger signal is a wake-up signal (WUS) signal sent by the UE, a cell on / off indication signal from another cell, or one or more of Scell ​​activation / deactivation signaling signals from another cell. In this solution, the specific form of the first trigger signal is not limited.

[0800] 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.

[0801] 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.

[0802] 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.

[0803] 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.

[0804] Figure 7A is a schematic diagram of the structure of the capability reporting device proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 7A, the capability reporting device 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 to send a first signal to the first network device of the first cell or the second network device of the second cell, wherein the first signal is used to indicate the capability associated with the synchronization signal block SSB on and / or SSB off supported by the terminal, the SSB on is used to indicate that there is SSB between the terminal and the first network device of the first cell, and the SSB off is used to indicate that there is no SSB between the terminal and the first network device of the first cell. Optionally, the transceiver module 7101 is used to execute at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving executed by the terminal in any of the above methods (for example, step S2101 but not limited thereto), which will not be repeated here. Optionally, the processing module is used to execute at least one of the other steps executed by the terminal in any of the above methods, which will not be repeated here.

[0805] 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.

[0806] Figure 7B is a structural diagram of the capability determination device proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 7B, the capability reporting 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 to receive a first signal sent by the terminal, the first signal being used to indicate the capability associated with the synchronization signal block SSB on and / or SSB off supported by the terminal, the SSB on being used to indicate that there is SSB between the terminal and the first network device, and the SSB off being used to indicate that there is no SSB between the terminal and the first network device; the processing module 7202 is used to determine the capability supported by the terminal with the synchronization signal block SSB on and / or SSB off based on the first signal. Optionally, the above-mentioned transceiver module is used to perform at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by the network device in any of the above methods (for example, step S2102 but not limited thereto), which will not be repeated here.

[0807] 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.

[0808] 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.

[0809] In some embodiments, the processing module can be a single module or can include multiple submodules. Optionally, the multiple submodules each 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.

[0810] 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, 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.

[0811] As shown in Figure 8A, the communication device 8100 includes one or more processors 8101. 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 capability reporting device (such as a base station, baseband chip, terminal, terminal chip, DU or CU, etc.), execute programs, and process program data. The communication device 8100 is used to perform any of the above methods.

[0812] 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.

[0813] 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).

[0814] 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.

[0815] 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.

[0816] 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, an intelligent terminal, 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.

[0817] 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.

[0818] The chip 8200 includes one or more processors 8201 , and the chip 8200 is configured to execute any of the above methods.

[0819] 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.

[0820] 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.

[0821] In some embodiments, terms such as interface circuit, interface, transceiver pin, and transceiver may be used interchangeably.

[0822] 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.

[0823] 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.

[0824] 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.

[0825] 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 capability reporting method, characterized in that: The method is executed by a terminal, and includes: A first signal is sent to a first network device of a first cell or a second network device of a second cell, where the first signal is used to indicate capabilities associated with synchronization signal block SSB on and / or SSB off supported by the terminal, where the SSB on is used to indicate that SSB exists between the terminal and the first network device of the first cell, and the SSB off is used to indicate that SSB does not exist between the terminal and the first network device of the first cell.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The method further comprises: sending a second signal to the first network device or the second network device; or, Receive the second signal sent by the first network device or the second network device.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that The method further comprises: After sending the second signal to the first network device or the second network device, receiving a third signal sent by the first network device or the second network device; the third signal is a confirmation signal of the second signal; or, Receive the second signal sent by the first network device or the second network device, and send the third signal to the first network device or the second network device; the third signal is a confirmation signal of the second signal.

4. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that The capabilities associated with SSB on and / or SSB off include at least one of the following: Switching from the SSB OFF to the SSB ON starting position; The SSB pattern during the period when the SSB is turned on; The structure of the SSB during the period when the SSB is turned on; The number of synchronization signal block SSB burst sets; Duration of SSB transmission; SSB power parameters; Whether to send other reference signals.

5. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that The starting position for switching from the SSB off to the SSB on includes at least one of the following: a minimum interval between the second signal and the third signal; The minimum interval between the second signal and the first symbol of SSB in the SSB on.

6. The method according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that The second signal is used to request or indicate that the first cell is in an SSB on state and / or an SSB off state, and a signal type of the second signal includes at least one of the following: The second signal is a wake-up signal WUS; The second signal is an indication signal for turning on or off the first cell; The second signal is an activation or deactivation indication signal of the first cell.

7. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that The structure of the SSB includes a first structure and / or a second structure; the signal type and / or transmission parameters of the first structure are different from at least one of the signal type and / or transmission parameters of the second structure.

8. The method according to claim 7, characterized in that The signal types of the first structure include a primary synchronization signal PSS and a secondary synchronization signal SSS, and the signal types of the second structure include PSS, SSS and a physical broadcast channel PBCH; or, There is no time domain interval or a first time interval between two adjacent SSB beams in an SSB burst set corresponding to the transmission parameters of the first structure, and there is a second time interval between two adjacent SSB beams in an SSB burst set corresponding to the transmission parameters of the second structure; the second time interval is greater than the first time interval; or, There is no time domain interval or a third time interval between two adjacent SSB burst sets corresponding to the sending parameters of the first structure, and there is a fourth time interval between two adjacent SSB burst sets corresponding to the sending parameters of the second structure; the fourth time interval is greater than the third time interval.

9. The method according to any one of claims 4, 7 or 8, characterized in that The SSB pattern includes a first pattern and / or a second pattern; the number of beams and the transmission period involved in the first pattern are different from at least one of the number of beams and the transmission period involved in the second pattern.

10. The method according to claim 9, characterized in that The beams involved in the first pattern include a first beam, and the beams involved in the second pattern include the first beam and a second beam; the first beam is the beam indicated by the second signal, the first beam is the beam indicated by the third signal, the beam used for second signal transmission, the beam used for third signal transmission, the first beam includes the beam used for second signal transmission and one or more adjacent beams of the beam used for second signal transmission, or the first beam includes the beam used for third signal transmission and one or more adjacent beams of the beam used for third signal transmission; the second beam is any beam other than the first beam among the beams involved in the second pattern; The sending period involved in the first pattern is within a first value range and the sending period involved in the second pattern is within a second value range; the second value range is at least partially different from the first value range; some values in the first value range are less than the minimum value of the second value range; The structure of the SSB in the first pattern is a first structure or a second structure.

11. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that Whether to send other reference signals includes: The reference signal structure of the other reference signals during the period when the SSB is turned on; a pattern of the other reference signal during the period when the SSB is turned on; the number of the other reference signals; duration of the other reference signals; The power parameter of the other reference signal.

12. The method according to claim 11, characterized in that The other reference signals include at least one of a tracking reference signal TRS or a channel state information reference signal CSI-RS.

13. The method according to claim 11 or 12, characterized in that The other reference signal is at least one of periodic, semi-persistent or non-periodic.

14. The method according to claim 11, characterized in that The patterns of the other reference signals include a third pattern and / or a fourth pattern; the number of beams and the transmission period involved in the third pattern are different from at least one of the number of beams and the transmission period involved in the fourth pattern.

15. The method according to claim 14, characterized in that The beams involved in the third pattern include a first beam, and the beams involved in the fourth pattern include a first beam and a second beam; the first beam is the beam indicated by the second signal, the first beam is the beam indicated by the third signal, the beam used for second signal transmission, the beam used for third signal transmission, the first beam includes the beam used for second signal transmission and one or more adjacent beams of the beam used for second signal transmission, or the first beam includes the beam used for third signal transmission and one or more adjacent beams of the beam used for third signal transmission; the second beam is any beam other than the first beam among the beams involved in the fourth pattern; The sending period involved in the third pattern is within the third value range and the sending period involved in the fourth pattern is within the fourth value range; the fourth value range is at least partially different from the third value range; some values in the third value range are less than the minimum value of the fourth value range.

16. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that The method further comprises: Receive a downlink signal and / or a downlink channel sent by the network device.

17. A capability determination method, characterized in that: The method is performed by a first network device, and the method includes: receiving a first signal sent by a terminal, where the first signal is used to indicate a capability associated with synchronization signal block (SSB) on and / or SSB off, supported by the terminal, where the SSB on is used to indicate that SSB exists between the terminal and the first network device, and the SSB off is used to indicate that SSB does not exist between the terminal and the first network device; Based on the first signal, determine the capability of the terminal to turn on and / or turn off the synchronization signal block SSB.

18. The method according to claim 17, characterized in that The method further comprises: receiving a second signal sent by the terminal; or, The second signal is sent to the terminal.

19. The method according to claim 18, characterized in that The method further comprises: After receiving the second signal sent by the terminal, sending a third signal to the terminal; the third signal is a confirmation signal of the second signal; or, After sending the second signal to the terminal, the third signal sent by the terminal is received; the third signal is a confirmation signal of the second signal.

20. The method according to any one of claims 17 to 19, characterized in that The capabilities associated with SSB on and / or SSB off include at least one of the following: Switching from the SSB OFF to the SSB ON starting position; The SSB pattern during the period when the SSB is turned on; The structure of the SSB during the period when the SSB is turned on; The number of synchronization signal block SSB burst sets; Duration of SSB transmission; SSB power parameters; Whether to send other reference signals.

21. The method according to claim 20, characterized in that The starting position for switching from the SSB off to the SSB on includes at least one of the following: a minimum interval between the second signal and the third signal; The minimum interval between the second signal and the first symbol of SSB in the SSB on.

22. The method according to any one of claims 18 to 21, characterized in that The second signal is used to request or indicate that the first cell is in an SSB on state and / or an SSB off state, and a signal type of the second signal includes at least one of the following: The second signal is a wake-up signal WUS; The second signal is an indication signal for turning on or off the first cell; The second signal is an activation or deactivation indication signal of the first cell.

23. The method according to claim 20, characterized in that The structure of the SSB includes a first structure and / or a second structure; the signal type and / or transmission parameters of the first structure are different from at least one of the signal type and / or transmission parameters of the second structure.

24. The method according to claim 23, wherein The signal types of the first structure include a primary synchronization signal PSS and a secondary synchronization signal SSS, and the signal types of the second structure include PSS, SSS and a physical broadcast channel PBCH; or, There is no time domain interval or a first time interval between two adjacent SSB beams in an SSB burst set corresponding to the transmission parameters of the first structure, and there is a second time interval between two adjacent SSB beams in an SSB burst set corresponding to the transmission parameters of the second structure; the second time interval is greater than the first time interval; or, There is no time domain interval or a third time interval between two adjacent SSB burst sets corresponding to the sending parameters of the first structure, and there is a fourth time interval between two adjacent SSB burst sets corresponding to the sending parameters of the second structure; the fourth time interval is greater than the third time interval.

25. The method according to any one of claims 20, 23 or 24, characterized in that The SSB pattern includes a first pattern and / or a second pattern; the number of beams and the transmission period involved in the first pattern are different from at least one of the number of beams and the transmission period involved in the second pattern.

26. The method according to claim 25, characterized in that The beams involved in the first pattern include a first beam, and the beams involved in the second pattern include a first beam and a second beam; the first beam is the beam indicated by the second signal, the first beam is the beam indicated by the third signal, the beam used for the second signal transmission, the beam used for the third signal transmission, the first beam includes the beam used for the second signal transmission and one or more adjacent beams of the beam used for the second signal transmission, or the first beam includes the beam used for the third signal transmission and one or more adjacent beams of the beam used for the third signal transmission; the second beam is the beam involved in the second pattern Any beam other than the first beam among the beams; The sending period involved in the first pattern is within a first value range and the sending period involved in the second pattern is within a second value range; the second value range is at least partially different from the first value range; some values in the first value range are less than the minimum value of the second value range. The structure of SSB in the first pattern is the first structure or the second structure.

27. The method according to claim 20, characterized in that Whether to send other reference signals includes: The reference signal structure of the other reference signals during the period when the SSB is turned on; a pattern of the other reference signal during the period when the SSB is turned on; the number of the other reference signals; duration of the other reference signals; The power parameter of the other reference signal.

28. The method according to claim 27, characterized in that The other reference signal includes at least one of a TRS or a CSI-RS.

29. The method according to claim 27 or 28, characterized in that The other reference signal is at least one of periodic, semi-persistent or non-periodic.

30. The method according to claim 27, wherein The patterns of the other reference signals include a third pattern and / or a fourth pattern; the number of beams and the transmission period involved in the third pattern are different from at least one of the number of beams and the transmission period involved in the fourth pattern.

31. The method according to claim 30, wherein The beams involved in the third pattern include a first beam, and the beams involved in the fourth pattern include a first beam and a second beam; the first beam is the beam indicated by the second signal, the first beam is the beam indicated by the third signal, the beam used for second signal transmission, the beam used for third signal transmission, the first beam includes the beam used for second signal transmission and one or more adjacent beams of the beam used for second signal transmission, or the first beam includes the beam used for third signal transmission and one or more adjacent beams of the beam used for third signal transmission; the second beam is any beam other than the first beam among the beams involved in the fourth pattern; The sending period involved in the third pattern is within the third value range and the sending period involved in the fourth pattern is within the fourth value range; the fourth value range is at least partially different from the third value range; some values in the third value range are less than the minimum value of the fourth value range.

32. The method according to any one of claims 17 to 31, characterized in that The determining, based on the first signal, a capability of the terminal supported by synchronization signal block SSB on and / or SSB off, comprising: When the capability supported by the terminal related to synchronization signal block SSB on and / or SSB off includes at least one of the following, determining that the terminal supports the at least one capability: Switching from the SSB OFF to the SSB ON starting position; The transmission pattern used by SSB during the period when SSB is turned on; The structure of the SSB during the period when the SSB is turned on; The number of synchronization signal block SSB burst sets; Duration of SSB transmission; SSB power parameters; Whether to send other reference signals.

33. The method according to any one of claims 17 to 31, characterized in that The determining, based on the first signal, a capability of the terminal supported by synchronization signal block SSB on and / or SSB off, comprising: When the capability supported by the terminal related to synchronization signal block SSB on and / or SSB off does not include at least one of the following, determining that the capability supported by the terminal is at least one of a capability agreed upon in the communication protocol and a capability configured by the network device; Switching from the SSB OFF to the SSB ON starting position; The transmission pattern used by SSB during the period when SSB is turned on; The structure of the SSB during the period when the SSB is turned on; The number of synchronization signal block SSB burst sets; Duration of SSB transmission; SSB power parameters; Whether to send other reference signals.

34. The method according to any one of claims 17 to 33, characterized in that The method further comprises: Sending a downlink signal and / or a downlink channel to the terminal.

35. A capability determination method, characterized in that: The method is performed by a second network device, and the method includes: receiving a first signal sent by a terminal, where the first signal is used to indicate a capability associated with synchronization signal block (SSB) on and / or SSB off, supported by the terminal, where the SSB on is used to indicate that SSB exists between the terminal and the first network device, and the SSB off is used to indicate that SSB does not exist between the terminal and the first network device; Based on the first signal, determine the capability of the terminal to turn on and / or turn off the synchronization signal block SSB.

36. The method according to claim 35, characterized in that The method further comprises: receiving a second signal sent by the terminal; or, The second signal is sent to the terminal.

37. The method according to claim 36, wherein The method further comprises: having received the second signal sent by the terminal, sending a third signal to the terminal; the third signal being a confirmation signal of the second signal; or, The second signal has been sent to the terminal, and the third signal sent by the terminal is received; the third signal is a confirmation signal of the second signal.

38. A capability reporting device, characterized in that: The capability reporting device includes: A transceiver module is used to send a first signal to a first network device in a first cell or a second network device in a second cell, where the first signal is used to indicate capabilities supported by the terminal that are associated with synchronization signal block SSB on and / or SSB off, where the SSB on is used to indicate that SSB exists between the terminal and the first network device in the first cell, and the SSB off is used to indicate that SSB does not exist between the terminal and the first network device in the first cell.

39. A capability determination device, characterized in that The capability determination device comprises: a transceiver module, configured to receive a first signal sent by a terminal, where the first signal is used to indicate a capability associated with synchronization signal block (SSB) on and / or SSB off, supported by the terminal, where the SSB on is used to indicate that SSB exists between the terminal and the first network device, and the SSB off is used to indicate that SSB does not exist between the terminal and the first network device; A processing module is used to determine the capability of the terminal to turn on and / or turn off the synchronization signal block SSB based on the first signal.

40. A terminal, characterized in that: The terminal includes: one or more processors; The processor is configured to execute the capability reporting method according to any one of claims 1 to 16.

41. A network device, characterized in that The capability reporting device includes: one or more processors; The processor is configured to execute the capability determination method according to any one of claims 17 to 34, or to execute the capability determination method according to any one of claims 35 to 37.

42. A communication system, characterized in that It includes a terminal and a network device, wherein the terminal is configured to implement the capability reporting method described in any one of claims 1 to 16, and the network device is configured to implement the capability determination method described in any one of claims 17 to 34, or to implement the capability determination method described in any one of claims 35 to 37.

43. A storage medium, characterized in that The storage medium stores instructions, which, when executed on a communication device, enable the communication device to execute the capability reporting method according to any one of claims 1 to 16, or execute the capability determination method according to any one of claims 17 to 37.

44. A program product, characterized in that When the program product is executed by a communication device, the communication device executes the capability reporting method according to any one of claims 1 to 16, or executes the capability determination method according to any one of claims 17 to 37.

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