Measurement method, terminal, system, and storage medium

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to the technical field of communications. Disclosed are a measurement method, a device, and a computer readable storage medium. The measurement method comprises: on the basis of a first radio resource management (RRM) measurement mode, performing RRM measurement on a serving cell; and on the basis of an RRM measurement result, executing at least one of the following operations: determining whether to convert the first RRM measurement mode and determining whether the serving cell satisfies a cell selection condition, wherein the first RRM measurement mode is executed by at least one of a main receiver (MR) and a low-power wake-up receiver (LR). According to the embodiments of the present disclosure, the RRM measurement is performed on the serving cell by using the RRM measurement mode executed by the at least one of the MR and the LR, whether to convert the RRM measurement mode is determined on the basis of the RRM measurement result, and / or whether the serving cell satisfies the cell selection condition is determined, thereby maximizing the power saving effect of terminals and reducing the impact on cell selection and reselection.

Description

Measurement method, terminal, system and storage medium Technical Field

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

[0002] In a cellular mobile network, a UE needs to perform Radio Resource Management (RRM) measurements so that it can access a suitable cell and ensure connection reliability.

[0003] Summary of the Invention

[0004] Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a measurement method, device, system, and storage medium.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, a measurement method is provided. The method is performed by a terminal and includes:

[0006] Performing RRM measurement on the serving cell based on the first radio resource management RRM measurement mode;

[0007] Based on the RRM measurement results, perform at least one of the following operations:

[0008] determining whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode;

[0009] determining whether the serving cell satisfies a cell selection condition;

[0010] The first RRM measurement mode is performed by at least one of a main receiver MR and a low power wake-up receiver LR.

[0011] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, a terminal is provided, including:

[0012] A processing module, configured to perform RRM measurement on a serving cell based on a first radio resource management RRM measurement mode;

[0013] Based on the RRM measurement results, perform at least one of the following operations:

[0014] determining whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode;

[0015] determining whether the serving cell satisfies a cell selection condition;

[0016] The first RRM measurement mode is performed by at least one of a main receiver MR and a low power wake-up receiver LR.

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

[0018] one or more processors;

[0019] The processor is used to execute the optional implementation of the aforementioned first aspect.

[0020] According to a fourth aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a communication system is proposed, including a terminal, wherein the terminal is used to implement the method described in the optional implementation manner of the first aspect.

[0021] According to a fifth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, in which executable instructions are stored. The executable instructions are loaded and executed by a processor to implement the method described in the optional implementation of the first aspect above.

[0022] It is to be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.

[0024] FIG1 is a schematic structural diagram of a wireless communication system according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0025] FIG2a is a flow chart showing a measurement method according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0026] FIG2 b is a flow chart showing a measurement method according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0027] FIG2c is a flow chart showing a measurement method according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0028] FIG2 d is a flow chart showing a measurement method according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0029] FIG2e is a flow chart showing a measurement method according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0030] FIG2 f is a schematic diagram of different cycles shown in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0031] FIG3a is a schematic diagram of an RRM measurement behavior of a serving cell shown in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0032] FIG3 b is a schematic diagram of a switching RRM measurement behavior shown in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0033] FIG3 c is a schematic diagram illustrating a method of continuously evaluating whether a serving cell satisfies a criterion S according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0034] FIG4 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a terminal proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0035] FIG5a is a schematic structural diagram of a communication device proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0036] FIG5 b is a schematic structural diagram of a chip proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a measurement method, a terminal, a communication system, and a storage medium.

[0038] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a measurement method, the method comprising:

[0039] Performing RRM measurement on the serving cell based on the first radio resource management RRM measurement mode;

[0040] Based on the RRM measurement results, perform at least one of the following operations:

[0041] determining whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode;

[0042] determining whether the serving cell satisfies a cell selection condition;

[0043] The first RRM measurement mode is performed by at least one of a main receiver MR and a low power wake-up receiver LR.

[0044] In the above embodiment, by adopting the RRM measurement mode executed by at least one of the main receiver MR and the low power wake-up receiver LR to perform RRM measurement on the serving cell, and determining whether to switch the RRM measurement mode based on the RRM measurement result, and / or determining whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition, the power saving effect of the terminal can be maximized and the impact on cell selection and reselection can be reduced.

[0045] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, performing RRM measurement on the serving cell based on the first RRM measurement mode includes: performing RRM measurement using LR and not performing RRM measurement using MR.

[0046] In the above embodiment, by adopting the LR to perform RRM measurement on the serving cell, the power saving effect of the terminal can be maximized.

[0047] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, performing RRM measurement using LR includes:

[0048] Perform at least one RRM measurement using the LR to obtain the RRM measurement result.

[0049] In the above embodiment, the response speed of switching the RRM measurement mode can be accelerated based on a single measurement result, which is beneficial to ensuring the mobility of the terminal.

[0050] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, if the LR is used to perform multiple RRM measurements, the RRM measurement result is obtained based on multiple RRM measurement results obtained by using the LR to perform multiple RRM measurements.

[0051] In the above embodiment, the RRM measurement result is obtained based on multiple measurement results, which can improve the accuracy of the RRM measurement result.

[0052] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, based on the RRM measurement result, one of the following operations is performed:

[0053] not performing the operation of determining whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition, and performing the operation of determining whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode;

[0054] not performing an operation of determining whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition, and performing an operation of determining to maintain the first RRM measurement mode;

[0055] determining whether the serving cell satisfies the cell selection condition, and determining whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode;

[0056] Determine whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition, and determine to maintain the first RRM measurement mode.

[0057] In the above embodiment, if the RRM measurement result is obtained based on a single RRM measurement performed using the LR, the response speed of the RRM measurement mode can be converted, which is beneficial to ensuring the mobility of the terminal; if the RRM measurement result is obtained based on multiple measurement results obtained by performing multiple RRM measurements using the LR, the accuracy of the RRM measurement result can be improved, so that the reliability of further determining whether to convert the RRM measurement mode based on the RRM measurement result and determining whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition is higher.

[0058] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, performing RRM measurement on the serving cell based on the first RRM measurement mode includes: performing RRM measurement using MR within a first duration of at least each first cycle.

[0059] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, performing RRM measurement on the serving cell based on the first RRM measurement mode further includes:

[0060] RRM measurement is performed using LR in at least each second cycle, wherein the first cycle includes the second cycle, and the second cycle includes at least one DRX cycle in the first cycle except the DRX cycle in which RRM measurement is performed using MR, wherein the DRX cycle in which RRM measurement is performed using MR is the DRX cycle in which the first duration is located.

[0061] In the above embodiment, when the MR is used to perform the RRM measurement, the LR is used to perform the auxiliary measurement, which can maximize the power saving effect of the terminal.

[0062] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, if the LR is used to perform multiple RRM measurements, the RRM measurement result is obtained based on multiple RRM measurement results obtained by using the LR to perform multiple RRM measurements.

[0063] In the above embodiment, the RRM measurement result is obtained based on multiple measurement results, which can improve the accuracy of the RRM measurement result.

[0064] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, one of the following operations is performed according to the RRM measurement result:

[0065] Determine whether to enable MR to perform RRM measurements;

[0066] not performing the operation of determining whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition, and performing the operation of determining whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode;

[0067] not performing an operation of determining whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition, and performing an operation of determining to maintain the first RRM measurement mode;

[0068] determining whether the serving cell satisfies the cell selection condition, and determining whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode;

[0069] Determine whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition, and determine to maintain the first RRM measurement mode.

[0070] In the above embodiment, MR is used to perform RRM measurement in each first cycle, thereby obtaining the most reliable RRM measurement result, and LR is used to perform RRM measurement in the second cycle, thereby assisting in determining the cell channel condition while reducing power consumption.

[0071] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, if the MR is used to perform multiple RRM measurements, the RRM measurement result is obtained based on multiple RRM measurement results obtained by using the MR to perform multiple RRM measurements.

[0072] In the above embodiment, the RRM measurement result is obtained based on multiple measurement results, which can improve the accuracy of the RRM measurement result.

[0073] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, one of the following operations is performed according to the RRM measurement result:

[0074] determining whether the serving cell satisfies the cell selection condition, and determining whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode;

[0075] Determine whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition, and determine to maintain the first RRM measurement mode.

[0076] In the above embodiment, if the RRM measurement result is obtained based on multiple measurement results obtained by performing multiple RRM measurements using MR, the accuracy of the RRM measurement result can be improved, so that the reliability of further determining whether to switch the RRM measurement mode based on the RRM measurement result and determining whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition is higher.

[0077] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, if at least one RRM measurement is performed using the LR, and at least one RRM measurement is performed using the MR, the RRM measurement result is obtained based on at least one first RRM measurement result and at least one second RRM measurement result;

[0078] The at least one first RRM measurement result is obtained by performing at least one RRM measurement using the LR, and the at least one second RRM measurement result is obtained by performing at least one RRM measurement using the MR.

[0079] In the above embodiment, if the RRM measurement result is obtained based on at least one first measurement result obtained by performing at least one RRM measurement using the LR and at least one second measurement result obtained by performing at least one RRM measurement using the MR, the accuracy of the RRM measurement result can be improved, so that the reliability of further determining whether to switch the RRM measurement mode based on the RRM measurement result and determining whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition is higher.

[0080] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, one of the following operations is performed according to the RRM measurement result:

[0081] not performing the operation of determining whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition, and performing the operation of determining whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode;

[0082] not performing an operation of determining whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition, and performing an operation of determining to maintain the first RRM measurement mode;

[0083] determining whether the serving cell satisfies the cell selection condition, and determining whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode;

[0084] Determine whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition, and determine to maintain the first RRM measurement mode.

[0085] In the above embodiment, the RRM measurement result is obtained based on the RRM measurement of the MR and the RRM measurement of the LR, which can improve the response speed of obtaining the RRM measurement result and improve the accuracy of the RRM measurement result.

[0086] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, if it is determined to switch to the first RRM measurement mode, and the switched RRM measurement mode includes RRM measurement performed using MR, the method further includes:

[0087] completing an RRM measurement performed using the MR within a first time period after triggering the switching to the first RRM measurement mode; or,

[0088] An RRM measurement performed using the MR is completed within a second time period after triggering the conversion to the first RRM measurement mode and waking up the MR.

[0089] In the above embodiment, MR-based RRM measurements are obtained within a first time period after triggering the conversion to the first RRM measurement mode, or within a second time period after triggering the conversion to the first RRM measurement mode and waking up the MR, thereby obtaining a more reliable cell channel condition.

[0090] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, if it is determined to switch to the first RRM measurement mode, and the switched RRM measurement mode includes RRM measurement performed using MR, the method further includes:

[0091] completing an evaluation of the RRM measurement performed using the MR within a first time period after triggering the switching to the first RRM measurement mode; or,

[0092] An evaluation of the RRM measurement performed using the MR is completed within a second time period after triggering the conversion to the first RRM measurement mode and waking up the MR.

[0093] In the above embodiment, within the first time period after triggering the conversion to the first RRM measurement mode, or within the second time period after triggering the conversion to the first RRM measurement mode and waking up the MR, MR-based RRM measurement is obtained and the cell selection evaluation is completed, thereby obtaining a more reliable cell channel condition.

[0094] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, if it is determined to switch to the first RRM measurement mode, the method further includes:

[0095] within a third time period after triggering the switching of the first RRM measurement mode, not performing an operation of determining whether to switch the RRM measurement mode; or,

[0096] Within a fourth time period after triggering the switching of the first RRM measurement mode, an operation of switching the switched RRM measurement mode back to the first RRM measurement mode is not performed.

[0097] In the above embodiment, by introducing the third time period or the fourth time period, it is possible to avoid the UE from frequently switching the RRM measurement mode.

[0098] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, determining whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition according to the RRM measurement result includes:

[0099] Determining that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition based on the RRM measurement result obtained in each of N consecutive discontinuous reception (DRX) cycles, where N is greater than 1;

[0100] The method further comprises:

[0101] Ignoring the currently configured conditions for RRM measurement, RRM measurement of all neighboring cells of the serving cell is initiated.

[0102] In the above embodiment, when the channel quality of the terminal deteriorates, the terminal can expedite initiating RRM measurements of all neighboring cells so as to access a suitable cell and ensure normal communication, thereby preventing the terminal from continuing to reside in a serving cell with a poor channel.

[0103] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the evaluating based on the RRM measurement results obtained in each DRX cycle of N consecutive discontinuous reception DRX cycles, determining that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition, includes:

[0104] If it is determined that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition based on an evaluation of an RRM measurement result obtained by performing RRM measurement using the LR within a DRX cycle, initiating an MR to perform RRM measurement;

[0105] If, based on an evaluation of RRM measurement results obtained by performing RRM measurement using the MR in each of N-1 consecutive DRX cycles, it is determined that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition, then it is determined that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition.

[0106] In the above embodiment, when it is determined that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition based on the measurement result of the RRM measurement performed by using the LR in one DRX cycle, the RRM measurement is performed by using the MR in each DRX cycle of at least one DRX cycle to further determine whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition. If none of the conditions are met, the RRM measurement of all neighboring cells is initiated, which can not only maximize the power saving effect of the terminal, but also reduce the impact on cell selection and reselection.

[0107] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the evaluating based on the RRM measurement results obtained in each DRX cycle of N consecutive discontinuous reception DRX cycles, determining that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition, includes:

[0108] If it is determined that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition based on an evaluation of RRM measurement results obtained by performing RRM measurement using the LR in each DRX cycle of a first number of consecutive DRX cycles, initiating RRM measurement on the MR, wherein the first number is greater than or equal to 1;

[0109] If, based on an RRM measurement result obtained by performing RRM measurement using the MR in each DRX cycle of a second number of consecutive DRX cycles, it is determined that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition, then it is determined that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition, where the second number is greater than or equal to 1.

[0110] In the above embodiment, in each DRX cycle of at least one DRX cycle, based on the measurement results of the RRM measurement performed by using the LR, if it is determined that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition, the MR is used to perform RRM measurement in each DRX cycle of at least one DRX cycle to further determine whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition. If none of the conditions are met, RRM measurement of all neighboring cells is initiated, which can not only maximize the power saving effect of the terminal, but also reduce the impact on cell selection and reselection.

[0111] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, evaluating based on the RRM measurement result obtained in each DRX cycle of N consecutive discontinuous reception DRX cycles, and determining that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition includes:

[0112] If, based on an evaluation of RRM measurement results obtained by performing RRM measurement using the LR in each of N consecutive DRX cycles, it is determined that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition, then it is determined that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition.

[0113] In the above embodiment, LR is used to perform RRM measurement in each DRX cycle of multiple DRX cycles to determine whether the serving cell meets the cell selection conditions. If none of them are met, RRM measurement of all neighboring cells is initiated, which can maximize the power saving effect of the terminal while reducing the impact on cell selection and reselection.

[0114] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, determining whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode based on the RRM measurement result includes: determining whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode based on whether the RRM measurement result meets a threshold condition.

[0115] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a terminal, including:

[0116] A processing module, configured to perform RRM measurement on a serving cell based on a first radio resource management RRM measurement mode;

[0117] Based on the RRM measurement results, perform at least one of the following operations:

[0118] determining whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode;

[0119] determining whether the serving cell satisfies a cell selection condition;

[0120] The first RRM measurement mode is performed by at least one of a main receiver MR and a low power wake-up receiver LR.

[0121] In a third aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a terminal, including:

[0122] one or more processors;

[0123] The processor executes the method described in the optional implementation of the first aspect.

[0124] In a fourth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a communication system, including a terminal, wherein the terminal is used to implement the method described in the optional implementation manner of the first aspect.

[0125] In a fifth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a storage medium, which stores instructions. When the instructions are executed on a communication device, the communication device executes the method described in the optional implementation manner of the first aspect.

[0126] In a sixth 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 described in the optional implementation manner of the first aspect.

[0127] In a seventh aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a computer program, which, when executed on a computer, enables the computer to execute the method described in the optional implementation manner of the first aspect.

[0128] In an eighth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a chip or a chip system, which includes a processing circuit for executing the method described in the optional implementation manner of the first aspect above.

[0129] It is understandable that the above-mentioned apparatus for random access, communication equipment, communication system, storage medium, program product, and computer program are all used to perform the method 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. Among them, the communication equipment can be a terminal or a network device.

[0130] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a measurement method, an apparatus, a communication device, a communication system, and a storage medium.

[0131] In some embodiments, terms such as measurement method, information processing method, and random access can be replaced with each other; terms such as device for random access, information processing device, and communication device can be replaced with each other; and terms such as information processing system and communication system can be replaced with each other.

[0132] 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 embodiments 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.

[0133] 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.

[0134] 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 embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0135] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, unless otherwise specified, elements expressed in the singular, such as "a", "an", "the", "above", "the", "the", etc., may mean "one and only one", or "one or more", "at least one", etc. For example, when articles such as "a", "an", "the" in English are used in translation, the noun following the article may be understood as a singular expression or a plural expression.

[0136] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, “plurality” refers to two or more.

[0137] In some embodiments, the terms "at least one of", "at least one of", "at least one of", "one or more", "a plurality of", "multiple", etc. can be used interchangeably.

[0138] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, descriptions such as “at least one of A, B, C…”, “A and / or B and / or C…”, etc. include the situation where any one of A, B, C… exists alone, and also include any combination of any multiple of A, B, C…, and each situation can exist alone; for example, “at least one of A, B, C” includes the situation where A exists alone, B exists alone, C exists alone, the combination of A and B, the combination of A and C, the combination of B and C, and the combination of A, B, and C; for example, A and / or B includes the situation where A exists alone, B exists alone, and the combination of A and B.

[0139] In some embodiments, descriptions such as "in one case A, in another case B," or "in response to one case A, in response to another case B," may include the following technical solutions depending on the situation: executing A independently of B (in some embodiments, A); executing B independently of A (in some embodiments, B); selectively executing A and B (in some embodiments, selecting between A and B); and executing both A and B (in some embodiments, A and B). The same applies when there are more branches, such as A, B, and C.

[0140] 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 configuration" and the "second configuration" can be the same information or different information, and their contents can be the same or different.

[0141] 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.

[0142] 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.

[0143] 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.

[0144] In some embodiments, devices, etc. can be interpreted as physical or virtual, and their names are not limited to the names recorded in the embodiments. Terms such as "device", "equipment", "device", "circuit", "network element", "node", "function", "unit", "section", "system", "network", "chip", "chip system", "entity", and "subject" can be used interchangeably.

[0145] In some embodiments, the terms "access network device (AN device)", "radio access network device (RAN device)", "base station (BS)", "radio base station" "fixed station", "node", "access point", "transmission point (TP)", "reception point (RP)", "transmission / reception point (TRP)", "panel", "antenna panel", "antenna array", "cell", "macro cell", "small cell", "femto cell", "pico cell", "sector", "cell group", "carrier", "component carrier", "bandwidth part (BWP)" and the like may be used interchangeably.

[0146] In some embodiments, the terms "terminal", "terminal device", "user equipment (UE)", "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. can be used interchangeably.

[0147] In some embodiments, the access network device, the core network device, or the network device can be replaced by a terminal. For example, the various embodiments of the embodiments of the present disclosure can also be applied to a structure in which the communication between the access network device, the core network device, or the network device and the terminal is replaced by communication between multiple terminals (for example, which can also be referred to as device-to-device (D2D), vehicle-to-everything (V2X), etc.). In this case, it can also be set as a structure in which the terminal has all or part of the functions of the access network device. In addition, languages ​​such as "uplink" and "downlink" can also be replaced with languages ​​corresponding to communication between terminals (for example, "side").

[0148] For example, an uplink channel, a downlink channel, etc. may be replaced by a side channel, and an uplink, a downlink, etc. may be replaced by a side link.

[0149] 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.

[0150] In some embodiments, the terms "downlink control information (DCI)", "downlink (DL) assignment", "DL DCI", "uplink (UL) grant", "UL DCI" and the like may be used interchangeably.

[0151] In some embodiments, terms such as "physical downlink shared channel (PDSCH)" and "DL data" can be used interchangeably, and terms such as "physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH)" and "UL data" can be used interchangeably.

[0152] In some embodiments, the determination or judgment can be performed by a value represented by 1 bit (0 or 1), or by a true or false value (Boolean value) represented by true or false, or by comparison of numerical values ​​(for example, comparison with a predetermined value), but is not limited thereto.

[0153] In some embodiments, "network" can be interpreted as devices included in the network (eg, access network equipment, core network equipment, etc.).

[0154] In some embodiments, obtaining data, information, etc. may comply with the laws and regulations of the country where the data is obtained.

[0155] In some embodiments, data, information, etc. may be obtained with the user's consent.

[0156] FIG1 is a schematic diagram showing the architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0157] As shown in FIG1 , a communication system 100 includes a terminal 101 and a network device 102 .

[0158] In some embodiments, the terminal 101 includes, for example, a mobile phone, a wearable device, an Internet of Things device, a car with communication function, a smart car, a tablet computer, a computer with wireless transceiver function, a virtual reality (VR) terminal device, an augmented reality (AR) terminal device, a wireless terminal device in industrial control, a wireless terminal device in self-driving, a wireless terminal device in remote medical surgery, a wireless terminal device in a smart grid, a wireless terminal device in transportation safety, a wireless terminal device in a smart city, and at least one of a wireless terminal device in a smart home, but is not limited thereto.

[0159] In some embodiments, the network device 102 may include at least one of an access network device and a core network device.

[0160] In some embodiments, the access network device is, for example, a node or device that accesses a terminal to a wireless network. The 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 wireless fidelity (WiFi) system, but is not limited thereto.

[0161] In some embodiments, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present disclosure may be applicable to the Open RAN architecture. In this case, the interfaces between or within the network devices involved in the embodiments of the present disclosure may become internal interfaces of the Open RAN, and the processes and information interactions between these internal interfaces may be implemented through software or programs.

[0162] 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 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.

[0163] In some embodiments, the access network device may be a single device, or may be multiple devices or a group of devices, each including all or part of a first network element, a second network element, etc. The network element may be virtual or physical. The network device may include, for example, at least one of an Evolved Packet Core (EPC), a 5G Core Network (5GCN), and a Next Generation Core (NGC).

[0164] In some embodiments, a core network device may be a device including one or more network elements, or may be multiple devices or device groups, each including all or part of the one or more network elements. The network element may be virtual or physical. The core network may include, for example, at least one of an Evolved Packet Core (EPC), a 5G Core Network (5GCN), and a Next Generation Core (NGC).

[0165] 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. A person skilled in the art 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.

[0166] The following embodiments of the present disclosure may be applied to the communication system 100 shown in Figure 1, or a portion thereof, but are not limited thereto. The entities shown in Figure 1 are illustrative only. The communication system may include all or part of the entities shown in Figure 1, or may include other entities outside of Figure 1. The number and form of the entities may be arbitrary. The connection relationship between the entities is illustrative only. The entities may be connected or disconnected, and the connection may be in any manner, including direct or indirect, wired or wireless.

[0167] The embodiments of the present disclosure may 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), other systems utilizing random access, and next-generation systems based on and extending these systems. Furthermore, multiple systems may be combined (for example, a combination of LTE or LTE-A with 5G).

[0168] In cellular mobile networks, UEs need to perform Radio Resource Management (RRM) measurements to access appropriate cells and ensure connection reliability. RRM measurements include the following:

[0169] 1) RRM measurement of the serving cell;

[0170] 2) RRM measurement of intra-frequency cells;

[0171] 3) Inter-frequency RRM measurement of cells: Inter-frequency measurement is divided into three categories: high, medium, and low according to frequency priority.

[0172] For the serving cell, the UE shall perform RRM measurement at least once every M1*N1 discontinuous reception (DRX) cycles. SMTC )>20ms and DRX cycle≤0.64s, M1=2; otherwise M1=1. For frequency range 1 (FR1), N1=1.

[0173] For other co-frequency and inter-frequency cells, the RRM measurement frequency can be reduced under certain conditions to achieve power saving. Specifically:

[0174] For the same frequency cell, when the RRM measurement of the serving cell meets the first condition (Srxlev>S IntraSearchP And Squal>S IntraSearchQ ), the UE may not perform RRM measurements on the same frequency cell. When the first condition is not met, the UE needs to perform RRM measurements frequently. IntraSearchP and S IntraSearchQ The value range is [0..31]*2dB.

[0175] Where Srxlev is the cell selection level (dB), and Squal is the cell selection quality (dB). IntraSearchP is the Srxlev threshold for co-frequency measurement (in dB), S IntraSearchQ The Squal threshold for intra-frequency measurement (in dB).

[0176] For inter-frequency cells, when the RRM measurement of the serving cell meets the second condition (Srxlev>S nonIntraSearchP And Squal>S nonIntraSearchQ ), for the inter-frequency cells with medium and low frequency priority, the UE may not perform RRM measurement of the inter-frequency cells; for the inter-frequency cells with high frequency priority, the UE may reduce the frequency of RRM measurement (60*N layers seconds), where N layersis the number of high priority carrier frequencies. When the second condition is not met, the UE needs to perform RRM measurements frequently. nonIntraSearchP and S nonIntraSearchQ The value range is [0..31]*2dB. nonIntraSearchP is the Srxlev threshold for inter-frequency measurement (in dB), S nonIntraSearchQ is the Squal threshold for inter-frequency measurement (in dB).

[0177] Based on the above solution, a method is proposed to further relax the RRM measurement to save more power. However, the RRM measurement of the serving cell is not relaxed. Specifically:

[0178] For the same frequency cell, when the RRM measurement of the serving cell does not meet the first condition (Srxlev>S IntraSearchP And Squal>S IntraSearchQ ), but when the third condition (low-mobility, not at cell edge, etc.) is met, the UE's RRM measurement period for the same-frequency cell can be enlarged to K1 times the same-frequency cell measurement period in the above scheme, for example, K1=3.

[0179] For inter-frequency cells, when the RRM measurement of the serving cell does not meet the second condition (Srxlev>S nonIntraSearchP And Squal>S nonIntraSearchQ ), but meets the third condition (low mobility, not at celledge, etc.), the UE's RRM measurement period can be enlarged to K1 times the inter-frequency cell measurement period in the above solution, for example, K1 = 3. When the RRM measurement of the serving cell meets the second condition (Srxlev>S nonIntraSearchP And Squal>S nonIntraSearchQ ), for the inter-frequency cell with high frequency priority, depending on the third condition, the UE may relax or not relax the RRM measurement period.

[0180] When UE is in N serv When the UE detects that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection criterion S within consecutive DRX cycles, the UE ignores the currently configured conditions that limit RRM measurement behavior and initiates RRM measurements on all neighboring cells. serv is the number of DRX cycles.

[0181] The above criterion S is: Srxlev>0 and Squal>0

[0182] Where Srxlev = Q rxlevmeas –(Q rxlevmin +Q rxlevminoffset )–P compensation-Qoffset temp ,

[0183] Squal=Q qualmeas –(Q qualmin +Q qualminoffset )-Qoffset temp .

[0184] To further achieve the goal of UE power saving, a mechanism based on a low-power wake-up receiver (LR) is currently being discussed. In the power-saving state, the UE can put the main radio (MR) into an ultra-deep sleep state and turn on the LR to listen for the wake-up signal that supports low-power reception (LP-WUS). When the LR detects the LP-WUS for this UE, the UE turns on the MR and performs normal transmission. This method greatly reduces the power consumption of the MR, and the power consumption of the LR is very low, thereby achieving greater power saving gains. However, when the channel state of the UE changes, the UE needs to adjust the RRM measurement mode based on the MR or LR. For example, when the channel quality deteriorates, the UE needs to perform cell selection and / or the UE needs to fall back to the RRM measurement based on the MR. The related fallback behavior and latency requirements are issues that need to be urgently addressed.

[0185] Based on the above wireless communication system, various embodiments of the communication method proposed in the present disclosure are described in detail below.

[0186] FIG2a is an interactive schematic diagram of a measurement method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG2a , the measurement method is used in a terminal 101, and the method includes:

[0187] S201. Perform RRM measurement on a serving cell based on a first radio resource management (RRM) measurement mode.

[0188] In some embodiments, the first RRM measurement mode may also be described as a first RRM measurement behavior.

[0189] In some embodiments, the first RRM measurement mode is the current RRM measurement mode of the UE.

[0190] In some embodiments, the first RRM measurement mode is performed by at least one of the main receiver MR and the low power wake-up receiver LR.

[0191] Optionally, the first RRM measurement mode is performed by the LR but not by the MR, or the first RRM measurement mode is performed by the MR in the first time domain, or the first RRM measurement mode is performed by the MR on the first time domain resource and by the LR on the second time domain resource, wherein the first time domain resource and the second time domain resource are different time domain resources, or the first RRM measurement mode is performed by the MR.

[0192] S202: Based on the RRM measurement result, perform at least one of the following operations:

[0193] determining whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode;

[0194] Determine whether the serving cell meets the cell selection criteria.

[0195] In some embodiments, the cell selection condition may be a cell selection criterion S, but is not limited thereto.

[0196] It should be noted that if the RRM measurement result includes a cell selection level Srxlev>0 and a cell selection quality Squal>0, it is determined that the serving cell meets the cell selection criterion S; otherwise, it is determined that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection criterion S.

[0197] In some embodiments, based on an RRM measurement result obtained by performing RRM measurement on a serving cell of the terminal, it is determined whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode, and whether the serving cell meets a cell selection condition.

[0198] Optionally, an RRM measurement result obtained by performing RRM measurement on the serving cell of the terminal may be used to determine whether the serving cell meets a cell selection condition and whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode.

[0199] Optionally, an RRM measurement result obtained by performing RRM measurement on a serving cell of the terminal may be used to determine whether the serving cell meets a cell selection condition and to maintain the first RRM measurement mode.

[0200] In some embodiments, based on the RRM measurement result obtained by performing RRM measurement on the serving cell of the terminal, an operation of determining whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode is performed, and an operation of determining whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition is not performed, that is, no judgment is made on whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition.

[0201] Optionally, an RRM measurement result obtained by performing RRM measurement on a serving cell of the terminal is not used to determine whether the serving cell meets a cell selection condition, and the RRM measurement result is used to determine whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode.

[0202] Optionally, an RRM measurement result obtained by performing RRM measurement on a serving cell of the terminal is not used to determine whether the serving cell meets a cell selection condition, and the RRM measurement result is used to determine whether to maintain the first RRM measurement mode.

[0203] In some embodiments, if it is determined based on the RRM measurement result that the channel quality of the terminal has deteriorated, it may be determined to switch to the first RRM mode.

[0204] Exemplarily, the first RRM measurement mode is LR-based RRM measurement and not MR-based RRM measurement, and can be converted to MR-based RRM measurement, or converted to LR-based RRM measurement and relaxed MR-based RRM measurement.

[0205] Exemplarily, the first RRM measurement mode is LR-based RRM measurement, and the relaxed MR-based RRM measurement may be converted to MR-based RRM measurement, or the measurement interval of the MR-based RRM measurement may be shortened.

[0206] That is, the first RRM measurement mode is an LR-based RRM measurement and a relaxed MR-based RRM measurement (RRM measurement is performed based on MR every m1 DRX cycles). When the RRM measurement result obtained by performing RRM measurement based on the first RRM measurement mode determines that the channel quality of the terminal has deteriorated, the first RRM measurement mode can be converted to an LR-based RRM measurement and a relaxed MR-based RRM measurement (RRM measurement is performed based on MR every k1 DRX cycles), where k 1 <m1。

[0207] In some embodiments, if it is determined based on the RRM measurement result that the channel quality of the terminal has improved, it may be determined to switch to the first RRM mode.

[0208] Exemplarily, the first RRM measurement mode is MR-based RRM measurement, which can be converted to LR-based RRM measurement without MR-based RRM measurement, or converted to LR-based RRM measurement with relaxed MR-based RRM measurement.

[0209] Exemplarily, the first RRM measurement mode is LR-based RRM measurement and relaxed MR-based RRM measurement, which can be converted to LR-based RRM measurement and non-MR-based RRM measurement, or the measurement interval of the MR-based RRM measurement is increased.

[0210] That is to say, the first RRM measurement mode is an LR-based RRM measurement and a relaxed MR-based RRM measurement (RRM measurement is performed based on MR every m2 DRX cycles). When the RRM measurement result obtained by performing RRM measurement based on the first RRM measurement mode determines that the channel quality of the terminal has deteriorated, the first RRM measurement mode can be converted to an LR-based RRM measurement and a relaxed MR-based RRM measurement (RRM measurement is performed based on MR every k2 DRX cycles), where k2>m2.

[0211] In some embodiments, whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode is determined based on whether an RRM measurement result obtained by performing RRM measurement in the first RRM measurement mode meets a threshold condition.

[0212] Exemplarily, the first RRM measurement mode is an LR-based RRM measurement and is not based on an MR-based RRM measurement. If an RRM measurement result obtained by performing RRM measurement based on the first RRM measurement mode is less than a first threshold (if the RRM measurement result is less than the first threshold, the current channel quality is good and there is no need to switch the measurement mode), it is determined to maintain the first RRM measurement mode; if the RRM measurement result obtained by performing RRM measurement based on the first RRM measurement mode is greater than or equal to the first threshold (at this time, the channel quality deteriorates), it is determined to switch. For example, switching to an MR-based RRM measurement, or an LR-based RRM measurement and a relaxed MR-based RRM measurement.

[0213] Exemplarily, the first RRM measurement mode is an LR-based RRM measurement and is not based on an MR-based RRM measurement. If the RRM measurement result obtained by performing the RRM measurement based on the first RRM measurement mode is greater than or equal to a second threshold, it is determined to switch to an MR-based RRM measurement. If the RRM measurement result obtained by performing the RRM measurement based on the first RRM measurement mode is greater than the first threshold and less than the second threshold, it is determined to switch to an LR-based RRM measurement and a relaxed MR-based RRM measurement. The first threshold is less than the second threshold. By setting multiple thresholds, it is possible to more accurately determine whether to switch the RRM measurement mode, and if so, to which mode to switch, based on changes in channel quality.

[0214] Exemplarily, the first RRM measurement mode is MR-based RRM measurement. If an RRM measurement result obtained by performing RRM measurement based on the first RRM measurement mode is greater than a second threshold (if the RRM measurement result is greater than the second threshold, the current channel quality is poor, and MR-based RRM measurement is currently being used, so there is no need to switch measurement modes), it is determined to maintain the first RRM measurement mode. If the RRM measurement result obtained by performing RRM measurement based on the first RRM measurement mode is less than or equal to the second threshold (at this time, the channel quality has improved), it is determined to switch. For example, the switch may be to LR-based RRM measurement without MR-based RRM measurement, or to LR-based RRM measurement with relaxed MR-based RRM measurement.

[0215] Exemplarily, the first RRM measurement mode is an MR-based RRM measurement. If an RRM measurement result obtained by performing RRM measurement based on the first RRM measurement mode is greater than or equal to a first threshold and less than or equal to a second threshold, it is determined to switch to an LR-based RRM measurement and to perform relaxed MR-based RRM measurement. If the RRM measurement result obtained by performing RRM measurement based on the first RRM measurement mode is less than the first threshold, it is determined to switch to an LR-based RRM measurement and not to perform MR-based RRM measurement. The first threshold is less than the second threshold.

[0216] In some embodiments, whether to change the measurement interval of the MR-based RRM measurement may be determined based on a third threshold between the first threshold and the second threshold, and the first threshold and / or the second threshold.

[0217] Exemplarily, the first RRM measurement mode is LR-based RRM measurement and relaxed MR-based RRM measurement (for example, the measurement interval of the MR-based RRM measurement is every 10 DRX cycles). If the RRM measurement result obtained by performing RRM measurement based on the first RRM measurement mode is greater than the second threshold, the measurement mode may be switched to MR-based RRM measurement. If the RRM measurement result obtained by performing RRM measurement based on the first RRM measurement mode is greater than or equal to the first threshold and less than the third threshold, the measurement interval of the MR-based RRM measurement is shortened. Otherwise, the current measurement interval of the MR-based RRM measurement is maintained. Alternatively, if the RRM measurement result obtained by performing RRM measurement based on the first RRM measurement mode is greater than or equal to the third threshold and less than the second threshold, the measurement interval of the MR-based RRM measurement is shortened (for example, the measurement interval of the MR-based RRM measurement is every 6 DRX cycles). Otherwise, the current measurement interval of the MR-based RRM measurement is maintained. It should be noted that, when the measurement interval of the MR-based RRM measurement included in the first RRM measurement mode is changed, the first RRM measurement mode still includes the LR-based RRM measurement.

[0218] Similarly, when the channel quality of the terminal improves, the optional implementation method of increasing the measurement interval of the MR-based RRM measurement can refer to the above description of decreasing the measurement interval of the MR-based RRM measurement, which is not repeated here.

[0219] By setting multiple thresholds, it is possible to more accurately determine whether to switch the RRM measurement mode and, if so, which mode to switch to, based on changes in channel quality.

[0220] It should be noted that the above examples are only used to describe the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present disclosure and do not constitute a limitation to the embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0221] In some embodiments, the first threshold, the second threshold, and the third threshold may be pre-configured, obtained from a protocol, or configured through high-layer signaling, which is not limited in the embodiments of the present application.

[0222] In the above embodiment, by adopting the RRM measurement mode executed by at least one of the main receiver MR and the low power wake-up receiver LR to perform RRM measurement on the serving cell, and determining whether to switch the RRM measurement mode based on the RRM measurement result, and / or determining whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition, the power saving effect of the terminal can be maximized and the impact on cell selection and reselection can be reduced.

[0223] FIG2b is an interactive diagram of a measurement method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG2b , the measurement method is used in terminal 101, and the method includes:

[0224] S211: Perform RRM measurement using LR, but do not perform RRM measurement using MR.

[0225] In some embodiments, the first RRM measurement mode includes performing RRM measurement on the serving cell using the LR, but not using the MR.

[0226] Optionally, the first RRM measurement mode is to perform RRM measurement using LR.

[0227] In some embodiments, at least one RRM measurement is performed using LR to obtain an RRM measurement result.

[0228] In some embodiments, if multiple RRM measurements are performed using LR, the RRM measurement result is obtained based on multiple RRM measurement results obtained by performing the multiple RRM measurements using LR.

[0229] Optionally, if LR is used to perform multiple RRM measurements, the RRM measurement result is obtained by filtering multiple measurement results obtained by the multiple RRM measurements. Exemplarily, multiple RRM measurement results obtained by performing multiple RRM measurements using LR are filtered (for example, the multiple RRM measurement results are averaged) to obtain a final RRM measurement result.

[0230] It should be noted that “multiple times” in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be understood as “more than once”.

[0231] S212. Based on the RRM measurement result, perform one of the following operations:

[0232] not performing the operation of determining whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition, and performing the operation of determining whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode;

[0233] not performing an operation of determining whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition, and performing an operation of determining to maintain the first RRM measurement mode;

[0234] determining whether the serving cell satisfies a cell selection condition, and determining whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode;

[0235] Determine whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition, and determine to maintain the first RRM measurement mode.

[0236] In some embodiments, based on an RRM measurement result obtained by performing at least one RRM measurement using the LR, it is determined whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode, and whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition.

[0237] Optionally, an RRM measurement result obtained by performing at least one RRM measurement on the serving cell using the LR may be used to determine whether the serving cell meets a cell selection condition and whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode.

[0238] Optionally, an RRM measurement result obtained by performing at least one RRM measurement on the serving cell using the LR may be used to determine whether the serving cell meets a cell selection condition and to maintain the first RRM measurement mode.

[0239] In some embodiments, based on an RRM measurement result obtained by performing at least one RRM measurement using the LR, an operation of determining whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode is performed, and an operation of determining whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition is not performed.

[0240] Optionally, an RRM measurement result obtained by performing at least one RRM measurement on the serving cell using the LR is not used to determine whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition, and the RRM measurement result is used to determine whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode.

[0241] Optionally, an RRM measurement result obtained by using the LR to perform at least one RRM measurement on the serving cell is not used to determine whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition, and the RRM measurement result is used to determine to maintain the first RRM measurement mode.

[0242] It should be noted that the optional implementation method of determining whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode based on the RRM measurement result in the above step S212, and the optional implementation method of determining whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition, can refer to the relevant description of step S202 in Figure 2a, and will not be repeated here.

[0243] FIG2c is an interactive schematic diagram of a measurement method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG2c , the measurement method is used in terminal 101, and the method includes:

[0244] S221: Perform RRM measurement using MR within a first duration of at least each first cycle.

[0245] In some embodiments, during at least every first period, RRM measurements on the serving cell are performed using MR.

[0246] In some embodiments, the first cycle may include multiple DRX cycles.

[0247] In some embodiments, the first cycle is a cycle for performing RRM measurement using MR. Optionally, an MR-based RRM measurement is performed once within a first duration of each first cycle.

[0248] In some embodiments, the first duration may be at least one time slot within a DRX cycle, or at least one subframe, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0249] Optionally, assuming that each first cycle includes 20 DRX cycles, MR can be used to perform RRM measurement in at least one time slot or at least one subframe of each first cycle in at least two first cycles. For example, MR can be used to perform RRM measurement in at least one time slot or at least one subframe within a DRX cycle of the first first cycle (for example, the first DRX cycle). Then, MR can be used to perform RRM measurement in at least one time slot or at least one subframe within a DRX cycle of the second first cycle (such as the 21st DRX cycle). Similarly, RRM measurement is performed using MR within the first time length of at least two first cycles.

[0250] In some embodiments, terms such as "time period", "duration", "period", "time window", "window", and "time" can be used interchangeably.

[0251] It should be noted that “multiple” in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be understood as “more than one”.

[0252] In some embodiments, at least one RRM measurement is performed using MR to obtain an RRM measurement result.

[0253] In some embodiments, if multiple RRM measurements are performed using MR, the RRM measurement result is obtained based on multiple RRM measurement results obtained by performing the multiple RRM measurements using MR.

[0254] Optionally, if multiple RRM measurements are performed using MR, the RRM measurement result is obtained by filtering multiple measurement results obtained by the multiple RRM measurements. Exemplarily, multiple RRM measurement results obtained by performing multiple RRM measurements using MR are filtered (for example, the multiple RRM measurement results are averaged) to obtain a final RRM measurement result.

[0255] It should be noted that “multiple times” in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be understood as “more than once”.

[0256] S222: Perform RRM measurement using LR in at least every second period.

[0257] In some embodiments, the first cycle includes a second cycle, and the first cycle includes a DRX cycle for performing RRM measurements based on an MR and a DRX cycle for performing RRM measurements based on an LR. The second cycle corresponds to one or more DRX cycles for performing RRM measurements based on an LR, that is, includes at least one DRX cycle in the first cycle other than the DRX cycle for performing RRM measurements based on an MR. It can be understood that the DRX cycle for performing RRM measurements based on an MR is the DRX cycle in which the first duration is located.

[0258] Optionally, as shown in Figure 2f, the first cycle includes 3 DRX cycles, and RRM measurement can be performed using MR in at least one time slot or at least one subframe in a DRX cycle (for example, the first DRX cycle). Then, RRM measurement is performed based on LR in at least one DRX cycle of the remaining 2 DRX cycles (which may correspond to the second cycle above).

[0259] In some embodiments, the second period is a period for performing RRM measurements using LR. Optionally, at least one LR-based RRM measurement is performed in each second period. Optionally, at least one LR-based RRM measurement is performed in at least each second period.

[0260] In some embodiments, the second cycle may include at least one DRX cycle.

[0261] In some embodiments, at least one RRM measurement is performed using LR to obtain an RRM measurement result.

[0262] In some embodiments, if multiple RRM measurements are performed using LR, the RRM measurement result is obtained based on multiple RRM measurement results obtained by performing the multiple RRM measurements using LR.

[0263] Optionally, if LR is used to perform multiple RRM measurements, the RRM measurement result is obtained by filtering multiple measurement results obtained by the multiple RRM measurements.

[0264] It should be noted that “multiple times” in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be understood as “more than once”.

[0265] S223: Based on the RRM measurement result obtained in step S221, perform one of the following operations:

[0266] determining whether the serving cell satisfies a cell selection condition, and determining whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode;

[0267] Determine whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition, and determine to maintain the first RRM measurement mode.

[0268] In some embodiments, based on an RRM measurement result obtained by performing at least one RRM measurement using an MR, it is determined whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode, and whether the serving cell meets a cell selection condition.

[0269] Optionally, an RRM measurement result obtained by performing at least one RRM measurement on the serving cell using the MR may be used to determine whether the serving cell meets a cell selection condition and whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode.

[0270] Optionally, an RRM measurement result obtained by performing at least one RRM measurement on the serving cell using the MR may be used to determine whether the serving cell meets a cell selection condition and to maintain the first RRM measurement mode.

[0271] S224: Based on the RRM measurement result obtained in step S222, perform one of the following operations:

[0272] Determine whether to enable MR to perform RRM measurements;

[0273] not performing the operation of determining whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition, and performing the operation of determining whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode;

[0274] not performing an operation of determining whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition, and performing an operation of determining to maintain the first RRM measurement mode;

[0275] determining whether the serving cell satisfies a cell selection condition, and determining whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode;

[0276] Determine whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition, and determine to maintain the first RRM measurement mode.

[0277] In some embodiments, whether to enable MR to perform RRM measurement is determined based on an RRM measurement result obtained by performing at least one RRM measurement using LR.

[0278] Optionally, if an RRM measurement result obtained by performing at least one RRM measurement using the LR satisfies a threshold condition, it may be determined that the MR is enabled to perform the RRM measurement.

[0279] In some embodiments, based on an RRM measurement result obtained by performing at least one RRM measurement using the LR, it is determined whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode, and whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition.

[0280] Optionally, an RRM measurement result obtained by performing at least one RRM measurement on the serving cell using the LR may be used to determine whether the serving cell meets a cell selection condition and whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode.

[0281] Optionally, an RRM measurement result obtained by performing at least one RRM measurement on the serving cell using the LR may be used to determine whether the serving cell meets a cell selection condition and to maintain the first RRM measurement mode.

[0282] In some embodiments, whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode is determined based on an RRM measurement result obtained by performing at least one RRM measurement using the LR, and the operation of determining whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition is not performed.

[0283] Optionally, an RRM measurement result obtained by performing at least one RRM measurement on the serving cell using the LR is not used to determine whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition, and the RRM measurement result may be used to determine whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode.

[0284] Optionally, an RRM measurement result obtained by using the LR to perform at least one RRM measurement on the serving cell is not used to determine whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition, and the RRM measurement result may be used to determine to maintain the first RRM measurement mode.

[0285] Exemplarily, when the first cycle is one, assuming that the first cycle includes 20 DRX cycles, RRM measurements are performed based on the MR in one DRX cycle, and an evaluation is performed based on the RRM measurement results to determine whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition and whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode. The terminal may also perform RRM measurements based on the LR in at least one DRX cycle (which may correspond to the second cycle mentioned above) of the other 19 DRX cycles in the first cycle, and an evaluation is performed based on the RRM measurement results performed by the LR to determine whether to enable MR to perform RRM measurements, or to determine whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition and whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode, or only determine whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode without performing the operation of determining whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition.

[0286] It should be noted that the optional implementation method of determining whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode based on the RRM measurement results in the above steps S222 and S224, and the optional implementation method of determining whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition, can refer to the relevant description of step S202 in Figure 2a, and will not be repeated here.

[0287] FIG2 d is an interactive schematic diagram of a measurement method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG2 d , the measurement method is used in terminal 101, and the method includes:

[0288] S231: Use LR to perform RRM measurement, and use MR to perform RRM measurement.

[0289] In some embodiments, RRM measurements are performed using MR during a first duration of at least each first period, and RRM measurements are performed using LR during at least each second period.

[0290] In some embodiments, during at least every first period, RRM measurements on the serving cell are performed using MR.

[0291] In some embodiments, the first cycle may include multiple DRX cycles.

[0292] In some embodiments, the first cycle is a cycle for performing RRM measurement using MR. Optionally, an MR-based RRM measurement is performed once within a first duration of each first cycle.

[0293] In some embodiments, during at least every second period, RRM measurements on the serving cell are performed using LR.

[0294] In some embodiments, the second cycle may include at least one DRX cycle.

[0295] In some embodiments, the second period is a period for performing RRM measurements using LR. Optionally, RRM measurements are performed using LR in at least every second period.

[0296] In some embodiments, the first cycle includes a second cycle, and the second cycle includes at least one DRX cycle in the first cycle except the DRX cycle for performing RRM measurement based on MR. Optionally, at least one LR-based RRM measurement is performed in each second cycle.

[0297] In some embodiments, at least one RRM measurement is performed using LR to obtain at least one first RRM measurement result.

[0298] In some embodiments, at least one RRM measurement is performed using MR to obtain at least one second RRM measurement result.

[0299] In some embodiments, the RRM measurement result is obtained based on at least one first RRM measurement result and at least one second RRM measurement result.

[0300] Optionally, the RRM measurement result is obtained by filtering at least one first RRM measurement result and at least one second RRM measurement result. Exemplarily, at least one first RRM measurement result obtained by performing at least one RRM measurement using LR and at least one second RRM measurement result obtained by performing at least one RRM measurement using MR are filtered (for example, at least two RRM measurement results are averaged) to obtain a final RRM measurement result.

[0301] S232. Based on the RRM measurement result, perform one of the following operations:

[0302] not performing the operation of determining whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition, and performing the operation of determining whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode;

[0303] not performing an operation of determining whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition, and performing an operation of determining to maintain the first RRM measurement mode;

[0304] determining whether the serving cell satisfies a cell selection condition, and determining whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode;

[0305] Determine whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition, and determine to maintain the first RRM measurement mode.

[0306] In some embodiments, based on the RRM measurement result obtained in step S231 , it is determined whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode, and whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition.

[0307] Optionally, the RRM measurement result obtained in step S231 may be used to determine whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition and whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode.

[0308] Optionally, the RRM measurement result obtained in step S231 may be used to determine whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition and to maintain the first RRM measurement mode.

[0309] In some embodiments, based on the RRM measurement result obtained in step S231 , an operation of determining whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode is performed, and an operation of determining whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition is not performed.

[0310] Optionally, the RRM measurement result obtained in step S231 is not used to determine whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition, and the RRM measurement result may be used to determine whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode.

[0311] Optionally, the RRM measurement result obtained in step S231 is not used to determine whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition, and the RRM measurement result may be used to determine whether to maintain the first RRM measurement mode.

[0312] It should be noted that the optional implementation method of determining whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode based on the RRM measurement result in the above step S232, and the optional implementation method of determining whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition, can refer to the relevant description of step S202 in Figure 2a, and will not be repeated here.

[0313] FIG2e is an interactive schematic diagram of a measurement method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG2e , the measurement method is used in terminal 101, and the method includes:

[0314] S241. Perform RRM measurement on the serving cell based on a first radio resource management (RRM) measurement mode.

[0315] The optional implementation of step S241 can refer to the optional implementation of step S201 in Figure 2a, the optional implementation of step S211 in Figure 2b, the optional implementation of steps S221 and S222 in Figure 2c, the optional implementation of step S231 in Figure 2d, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figures 2a to 2d, which will not be repeated here.

[0316] S242: Based on the RRM measurement result, determine to switch to the first RRM measurement mode.

[0317] In some embodiments, if the RRM measurement result meets a threshold condition, it is determined to switch to the first RRM measurement mode.

[0318] It should be noted that, for the optional implementation of determining the switching to the first RRM measurement mode based on the RRM measurement result in the above step S242, reference may be made to the relevant description of step S202 in FIG. 2a , which will not be repeated here.

[0319] S243. Perform one of the following operations:

[0320] If the switched RRM measurement mode includes RRM measurement performed using MR, completing one RRM measurement performed using MR within a first time period after triggering the switching to the first RRM measurement mode;

[0321] If the switched RRM measurement mode includes RRM measurement performed using MR, completing one RRM measurement performed using MR within a second time period after triggering the switch to the first RRM measurement mode and waking up the MR;

[0322] If the switched RRM measurement mode includes RRM measurements performed using MR, completing an evaluation of the RRM measurements performed using MR within a first time period after triggering the switching to the first RRM measurement mode;

[0323] If the switched RRM measurement mode includes RRM measurements performed using the MR, completing an evaluation of the RRM measurements performed using the MR within a second time period after triggering the switching to the first RRM measurement mode and waking up the MR;

[0324] within a third time period after triggering the switching to the first RRM measurement mode, not performing an operation of determining whether to switch to the RRM measurement mode;

[0325] During a fourth time period after the triggering of switching to the first RRM measurement mode, an operation of switching the switched RRM measurement mode back to the first RRM measurement mode is not performed.

[0326] In some embodiments, at least one of the first time period, the second time period, the third time period, and the fourth time period may be pre-configured, obtained from a protocol, or configured through high-layer signaling, which is not limited in this embodiment of the present application.

[0327] In some embodiments, terms such as "time period", "duration", "period", "time window", "window", and "time" can be used interchangeably.

[0328] In some embodiments, if it is determined to switch to the first RRM measurement mode based on the RRM measurement result, and the switched RRM measurement mode includes RRM measurement performed using MR, then within a first time period after triggering the switch to the first RRM measurement mode, an RRM measurement performed using MR is completed.

[0329] In some embodiments, the first time period may be a DRX cycle, but is not limited thereto.

[0330] Exemplarily, if the first RRM measurement mode is LR-based RRM measurement, and it is determined based on the RRM measurement result to convert the first RRM measurement mode to MR-based RRM measurement, or MR- and LR-based RRM measurement, then within a DRX cycle after triggering the conversion to the first RRM measurement mode, an MR-based measurement is completed.

[0331] In some embodiments, if it is determined to switch to the first RRM measurement mode based on the RRM measurement result, and the switched RRM measurement mode includes RRM measurement performed using MR, then within a second time period after triggering the switch to the first RRM measurement mode and waking up the MR, an RRM measurement performed using MR is completed.

[0332] In some embodiments, the second time period may be 1 / 2 of a DRX cycle, but is not limited thereto.

[0333] Exemplarily, if the first RRM measurement mode is LR-based RRM measurement, and it is determined based on the RRM measurement result to convert the first RRM measurement mode to MR-based RRM measurement, or MR- and LR-based RRM measurement, then within 1 / 2 DRX cycle after triggering the conversion to the first RRM measurement mode and waking up the MR, an MR-based measurement is completed.

[0334] In some embodiments, if it is determined to switch to the first RRM measurement mode based on the RRM measurement results, and the RRM measurement mode after the switch includes RRM measurements performed using MR, then within a first time period after triggering the switch to the first RRM measurement mode, an evaluation of the RRM measurements performed using MR is completed.

[0335] Exemplarily, if the first RRM measurement mode is LR-based RRM measurement, and it is determined based on the RRM measurement result to convert the first RRM measurement mode to MR-based RRM measurement, or MR- and LR-based RRM measurement, then within a DRX cycle after triggering the conversion to the first RRM measurement mode, an MR-based measurement evaluation is completed.

[0336] In some embodiments, if it is determined to switch to the first RRM measurement mode based on the RRM measurement results, and the RRM measurement mode after the switch includes RRM measurements performed using MR, then within a second time period after triggering the switch to the first RRM measurement mode and waking up the MR, an evaluation of the RRM measurements performed using MR is completed.

[0337] Exemplarily, if the first RRM measurement mode is LR-based RRM measurement, and it is determined based on the RRM measurement result to convert the first RRM measurement mode to MR-based RRM measurement, or MR- and LR-based RRM measurement, then within 1 / 2 DRX cycle after triggering the conversion to the first RRM measurement mode and waking up the MR, an MR-based measurement evaluation is completed.

[0338] In some embodiments, if it is determined to switch to the first RRM measurement mode based on the RRM measurement result, then within a third time period after triggering the switch to the first RRM measurement mode, the operation of determining whether to switch to the RRM measurement mode is not performed.

[0339] Optionally, if it is determined based on the RRM measurement result to switch the first RRM measurement mode to the second RRM measurement mode, the operation of determining whether to switch to the second RRM measurement mode is not performed within a third time period after triggering the switch to the first RRM measurement mode.

[0340] Exemplarily, if the first RRM measurement mode is LR-based RRM measurement, and it is determined based on the RRM measurement result to switch the first RRM measurement mode to MR-based RRM measurement (second RRM measurement mode), then within a third time period after triggering the switch to the first RRM measurement mode, the operation of determining whether to switch to MR-based RRM measurement is not performed.

[0341] In some embodiments, if it is determined to switch to the first RRM measurement mode based on the RRM measurement result, the operation of switching the switched RRM measurement mode back to the first RRM measurement mode is not performed within a fourth time period after triggering the switch to the first RRM measurement mode and waking up the MR.

[0342] Optionally, if it is determined based on the RRM measurement result to switch the first RRM measurement mode to the second RRM measurement mode, the operation of switching the second RRM measurement mode back to the first RRM measurement mode is not performed within a fourth time period after triggering the switch to the first RRM measurement mode.

[0343] Exemplarily, if the first RRM measurement mode is LR-based RRM measurement, and it is determined based on the RRM measurement result to convert the first RRM measurement mode to MR-based RRM measurement (second RRM measurement mode), then within a fourth time period after triggering the conversion to the first RRM measurement mode, the operation of determining whether to convert the MR-based RRM measurement back to the LR-based RRM measurement is not performed.

[0344] In some embodiments, if it is determined to switch to the first RRM measurement mode based on the RRM measurement result, then within a fourth time period after triggering the switch to the first RRM measurement mode and waking up the MR, an operation of switching the switched RRM measurement mode back to the first RRM measurement mode is not performed, and an operation of switching the switched RRM measurement mode to another RRM measurement mode may be performed.

[0345] Optionally, if it is determined based on the RRM measurement result that the first RRM measurement mode is switched to the second RRM measurement mode, then within a fourth time period after the triggering of the switch to the first RRM measurement mode, an operation of switching the second RRM measurement mode back to the first RRM measurement mode is not performed, and an operation of switching the second RRM measurement mode to a third RRM measurement mode is performed. The third RRM measurement mode is different from the first RRM measurement mode.

[0346] Exemplarily, if the first RRM measurement mode is LR-based RRM measurement, and it is determined based on the RRM measurement result to convert the first RRM measurement mode to MR-based RRM measurement (second RRM measurement mode), then within a fourth time period after triggering the conversion to the first RRM measurement mode, the operation of determining whether to convert the MR-based RRM measurement back to the LR-based RRM measurement is not performed, and the operation of converting the MR-based RRM measurement to: LR-based RRM measurement, and relaxed MR-based RRM measurement can be performed.

[0347] 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.

[0348] In some embodiments, terms such as "in the case of", "at the time of", "when", "if", and "if" can be used interchangeably.

[0349] In the above embodiments, determining whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode based on the RRM measurement result includes determining whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode based on whether the RRM measurement result meets a threshold condition.

[0350] In some embodiments, the threshold condition may be pre-configured, obtained from a protocol, or configured through high-layer signaling, which is not limited in the embodiments of the present application.

[0351] Optionally, switching between different RRM measurement modes may be determined based on different threshold conditions.

[0352] Exemplarily, if the RRM measurement mode includes a first mode, a second mode, and a third mode, then transitions between any two of the first mode, the second mode, and the third mode may be determined based on at least one of a first threshold and a second threshold. The first mode may correspond to LR-based RRM measurement and not MR-based RRM measurement, the second mode may correspond to LR-based RRM measurement and relaxed MR-based RRM measurement, and the third mode may correspond to MR-based RRM measurement.

[0353] It should be noted that the first RRM measurement mode in the above embodiments may be any one of the above first mode, second mode, and third mode.

[0354] For example: if the RRM measurement result obtained based on the first mode is less than the first threshold, it is determined to maintain the first mode; if the RRM measurement result obtained based on the first mode is greater than or equal to the first threshold and less than the second threshold, it is determined to switch to the second mode; if the RRM measurement result obtained based on the first mode is greater than the second threshold, it is determined to switch to the third mode.

[0355] For another example: if the RRM measurement result obtained based on the RRM measurement in the second mode is greater than or equal to the first threshold and less than the second threshold, it is determined to maintain the second mode; if the RRM measurement result obtained based on the RRM measurement in the second mode is less than the first threshold, it is determined to switch back to the first mode; if the RRM measurement result obtained based on the RRM measurement in the second mode is greater than the second threshold, it is determined to switch to the third mode.

[0356] For another example: if the RRM measurement result obtained based on the third mode is greater than the second threshold, it is determined to maintain the third mode; if the RRM measurement result obtained based on the third mode is less than the first threshold, it is determined to switch back to the first mode; if the RRM measurement result obtained based on the third mode is greater than or equal to the first threshold and less than the second threshold, it is determined to switch to the second mode.

[0357] In each of the above embodiments, determining whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition based on the RRM measurement result includes: evaluating based on the RRM measurement result obtained in each of N consecutive discontinuous reception (DRX) cycles, and determining that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition, where N is greater than 1;

[0358] The above method may further include:

[0359] Ignore the currently configured conditions for RRM measurement and initiate RRM measurement of all neighboring cells of the serving cell.

[0360] In some embodiments, the currently configured condition for RRM measurement is a triggering condition for whether the UE performs RRM measurement as specified by the current protocol.

[0361] In some embodiments, if the RRM measurement results obtained in each DRX cycle of multiple consecutive DRX cycles are evaluated and it is determined that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition, for example, the cell selection criterion S, the currently configured conditions for RRM measurement can be ignored and RRM measurement of all neighboring cells of the serving cell can be initiated.

[0362] In some embodiments, evaluating RRM measurement results obtained in each of N consecutive discontinuous reception (DRX) cycles to determine that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition includes:

[0363] If, based on an evaluation of the RRM measurement results obtained by performing RRM measurements using the LR within a DRX cycle, it is determined that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection conditions, the MR is started to perform RRM measurements;

[0364] If it is determined that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition based on an evaluation of RRM measurement results obtained by performing RRM measurement using the MR in each of N-1 consecutive DRX cycles, then it is determined that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition.

[0365] In some embodiments, if, during one of the multiple DRX cycles, an RRM measurement result obtained by performing RRM measurement using the LR is evaluated and it is determined that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition, the MR is initiated to perform RRM measurement. If, during each of the remaining DRX cycles in the multiple DRX cycles, an RRM measurement result obtained by performing RRM measurement using the MR is evaluated and it is determined that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition, it is determined that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition, and the currently configured conditions for RRM measurement may be ignored, and RRM measurement of all neighboring cells of the serving cell may be initiated.

[0366] For example, if N=5, then, within one DRX cycle, based on the RRM measurement evaluation of the LR, it is determined that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition, and then the MR is initiated to perform RRM measurement. If, within each of the remaining four consecutive DRX cycles, based on the RRM measurement evaluation of the MR, it is determined that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection criterion S, then it is ultimately determined that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition, the currently configured conditions for RRM measurement can be ignored, and RRM measurement of all neighboring cells of the serving cell can be initiated.

[0367] In some embodiments, evaluating RRM measurement results obtained in each of N consecutive discontinuous reception (DRX) cycles to determine that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition includes:

[0368] If, based on an evaluation of RRM measurement results obtained by performing RRM measurement using the LR in each of the first number of consecutive DRX cycles, it is determined that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition, the MR is started to perform RRM measurement.

[0369] If it is determined that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition based on evaluation of RRM measurement results obtained by performing RRM measurement using the MR in each of the second number of consecutive DRX cycles, then it is determined that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition.

[0370] In some embodiments, the first number is greater than or equal to one.

[0371] In some embodiments, the second number is greater than or equal to one.

[0372] In some embodiments, if, during each of the first number of DRX cycles, an RRM measurement result obtained by performing RRM measurement using the LR is evaluated and it is determined that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition, then the MR is initiated to perform RRM measurement. If, during each of the second number of DRX cycles, an RRM measurement result obtained by performing RRM measurement using the MR is evaluated and it is determined that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition, then it is determined that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition, and currently configured conditions for RRM measurement may be ignored, and RRM measurement of all neighboring cells of the serving cell may be initiated.

[0373] In some embodiments, the sum of the first number and the second number may be equal to N or may not be equal to N.

[0374] For example, if N=5, then, in two consecutive DRX cycles, if the RRM measurement evaluation based on the LR determines that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition, then the MR is initiated to perform RRM measurement. If, in each of the remaining three consecutive DRX cycles, the RRM measurement evaluation based on the MR determines that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection criterion S, then it is ultimately determined that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition, the currently configured conditions for RRM measurement can be ignored, and RRM measurement of all neighboring cells of the serving cell can be initiated.

[0375] In some embodiments, evaluating an RRM measurement result obtained in each of N consecutive discontinuous reception (DRX) cycles to determine that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition includes:

[0376] If it is determined that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition based on an evaluation of RRM measurement results obtained by performing RRM measurement using the LR in each of N consecutive DRX cycles, then it is determined that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition.

[0377] In some embodiments, if, in each of multiple DRX cycles, the RRM measurement results obtained by performing RRM measurement using LR are evaluated and it is determined that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition, then it is determined that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition, and the currently configured conditions for RRM measurement can be ignored, and RRM measurement of all neighboring cells of the serving cell can be initiated.

[0378] For example, if N=5, then within 5 consecutive DRX cycles, the LR-based RRM measurement evaluation determines that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection conditions. Then it is finally determined that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection criterion S, and the currently configured conditions for RRM measurement can be ignored, and RRM measurements of all neighboring cells of the serving cell are initiated.

[0379] It should be noted that if the RRM measurement result includes a cell selection level Srxlev>0 and a cell selection quality Squal>0, it is determined that the serving cell meets the cell selection criterion S; otherwise, it is determined that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection criterion S.

[0380] In some embodiments, according to the RRM measurement value of the serving cell (which may correspond to the RRM measurement result mentioned above), the RRM measurement of the serving cell may be divided into multiple RRM measurement behaviors (which may correspond to the RRM measurement modes mentioned above).

[0381] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG3a , the RRM measurement behavior for the serving cell may include one or more of the following:

[0382] Behavior 1: The UE performs RRM measurement using LR, but does not perform RRM measurement using MR.

[0383] Behavior 2: The UE performs RRM measurements using LR and based on the relaxed MR RRM measurements. Optionally, the UE may evaluate whether the serving cell meets the cell selection criterion S based on the MR RRM measurements at least every N2 DRX cycles, where N2 is greater than 1. Each N2 DRX cycle may correspond to each first cycle described above.

[0384] Behavior 3: UE does not perform RRM measurement and evaluation based on relaxed MR. Optionally, the UE may evaluate whether the serving cell meets the cell selection criterion S based on MR RRM measurement in each DRX cycle.

[0385] In some embodiments, in FIG. 3 a , Condition 1 and Condition 2 for switching the RRM measurement behavior may be thresholds configured for one or more RRM measurement values.

[0386] In some embodiments, the RRM measurement behavior for the serving cell may include only behavior 1 and behavior 2, or only behavior 2 and behavior 3.

[0387] In some embodiments, for behavior 1, the UE may filter n1 RRM measurement values ​​obtained from n1 RRM measurements based on the LR, thereby obtaining a valid RRM measurement value.

[0388] In some embodiments, when the UE executes Behavior 1, the UE may not evaluate whether the serving cell meets the criterion S, but only evaluate whether it needs to switch to Behavior 2 or Behavior 3, or maintain Behavior 1 based on the measurement of the LR.

[0389] In some embodiments, when the UE executes Behavior 1, the UE may evaluate whether the serving cell meets the criterion S based on the LR measurement, and evaluate whether it needs to switch to Behavior 2 or Behavior 3, or maintain Behavior 1.

[0390] In some embodiments, n1 can be equal to 1. That is, the UE only needs to switch to MR-based RRM measurement once the LR RRM measurement value meets condition 1 or condition 2. This method speeds up the response speed of switching to MR-based RRM measurement, which helps ensure UE mobility.

[0391] In some embodiments, n1 may be greater than 1, for example, n1 is equal to 2, so as to improve the RRM measurement accuracy through filtering.

[0392] In some embodiments, during n1 LR-based RRM measurement processes, the interval between two adjacent measurements meets the minimum time period requirement, for example, the interval is at least the quotient of the DRX cycle divided by n1.

[0393] In some embodiments, for behavior 2, the UE may evaluate whether the serving cell meets the cell selection criterion S based on the RRM measurement of the MR at least every N2 DRX cycles. Optionally, when the UE performs behavior 2, the UE may evaluate based on the RRM measurement results obtained by performing the RRM measurement using the MR to determine whether the serving cell meets the cell selection criterion S.

[0394] In some embodiments, for behavior 2, in addition to the aforementioned evaluation based on MR RRM measurements at least every N2 DRX cycles, the UE may additionally evaluate whether the serving cell meets criterion S based on LR RRM measurements at least every N3 DRX cycles. N3 is equal to or greater than 1. Every N3 DRX cycle may correspond to each second cycle described above.

[0395] In some embodiments, when the UE performs RRM measurement based on the MR, the UE may skip the RRM measurement of the LR.

[0396] In some embodiments, behavior 2 can be further divided into multiple sub-behaviors based on different RRM relaxation levels. Optionally, each sub-behavior has a different value for N2. Each sub-behavior also has a different value for N3.

[0397] In some embodiments, the UE may filter the RRM measurement values ​​of n2 LRs to obtain a valid RRM measurement value A, where n2 is greater than 1.

[0398] In some embodiments, during n2 LR-based RRM measurements, an interval between two adjacent measurements meets a minimum time period requirement, for example, the interval is at least the quotient of the DRX cycle divided by n2.

[0399] In some embodiments, the RRM measurement value A may be used to evaluate whether it is necessary to enable MR to perform RRM measurement.

[0400] In some embodiments, if it is determined that MR is enabled to perform RRM measurements, the UE evaluates whether the serving cell meets criterion S based on the MR RRM measurements, and whether it is necessary to switch to behavior 1 or behavior 3, or maintain behavior 2. For example, the UE may filter the RRM measurement values ​​of n3 MRs to obtain a valid RRM measurement value and use it to evaluate criterion S, where n3 is greater than 1.

[0401] In some embodiments, during the n3 MR-based RRM measurement processes, the interval between two adjacent measurements meets the minimum time period requirement, for example, the interval is at least half a DRX cycle.

[0402] In some embodiments, the RRM measurement value A may be used to evaluate whether it is necessary to switch to Behavior 1 or Behavior 3, or to maintain Behavior 2, but is not used to evaluate whether the serving cell meets the criterion S.

[0403] In some embodiments, the RRM measurement value A may be used to evaluate whether the serving cell meets the criterion S and whether it is necessary to switch to Behavior 1 or Behavior 3, or maintain Behavior 2.

[0404] In some embodiments, during at least every N2 DRX cycles, the UE may filter n3 MR-based RRM measurement values ​​to obtain a valid RRM measurement value B, which is used to evaluate criterion S and determine whether to switch to behavior 1 or behavior 3, or to maintain behavior 2. Where n3 is greater than 1. Optionally, during the n3 MR-based RRM measurements, the interval between two adjacent measurements meets a minimum time period requirement, for example, at least half a DRX cycle.

[0405] In some embodiments, the UE may filter the RRM measurement values ​​of n4 LRs (which may correspond to the first RRM measurement result mentioned above) and the RRM measurement values ​​of n5 MRs (which may correspond to the second RRM measurement result mentioned above) to obtain a valid RRM measurement value C. Wherein, n4 is greater than or equal to 1, and n5 is greater than or equal to 1.

[0406] In some embodiments, during n4 LR-based RRM measurements, if n4>1, the interval between two adjacent measurements meets the minimum time period requirement, for example, at least the quotient of the DRX cycle divided by n4.

[0407] In some embodiments, during n5 MR-based RRM measurements, if n5>1, the interval between two adjacent measurements meets the minimum time period requirement, for example, at least half a DRX cycle.

[0408] In some embodiments, the interval between adjacent LR-based RRM measurements and MR-based RRM measurements meets the minimum time period requirement, for example, at least the quotient of the DRX cycle divided by n4, or at least half a DRX cycle.

[0409] In some embodiments, the RRM measurement value C may be used to evaluate whether it is necessary to switch to Behavior 1 or Behavior 3, or to maintain Behavior 2, but is not used to evaluate whether the serving cell meets the criterion S.

[0410] In some embodiments, the RRM measurement value C may be used to evaluate whether the serving cell meets the criterion S and whether it is necessary to switch to Behavior 1 or Behavior 3, or maintain Behavior 2.

[0411] In some embodiments, according to the RRM measurements based on LR and / or MR, the UE may switch the RRM measurement behavior.

[0412] In some embodiments, when the channel quality of the UE deteriorates, one of the following transitions may occur:

[0413] Convert from behavior 1 above to behavior 2 above;

[0414] Convert from behavior 1 above to behavior 3 above;

[0415] Convert from behavior 2 above to behavior 3 above;

[0416] Convert from one behavior 2 above with a larger N2 to another behavior 2 above with a smaller N2.

[0417] In some embodiments, when the above-mentioned transition of the UE is triggered, a maximum delay for the UE to complete the first MR-based RRM measurement after the triggering may be defined. For example, the UE needs to complete an MR-based RRM measurement within x (which may correspond to the first number above) DRX cycles after the triggering. For example, x is equal to 1.

[0418] In some embodiments, when the above transition of the UE is triggered, it may be defined that the UE completes an MR-based RRM measurement within y (which may correspond to the second number mentioned above) DRX cycles after triggering and waking up the MR. For example, y is equal to 1 / 2.

[0419] In some embodiments, when the above transition of the UE is triggered, a maximum delay for the UE to complete the first MR-based RRM measurement evaluation after the triggering can be defined. For example, the UE needs to complete the MR-based RRM measurement evaluation within x DRX cycles after the triggering. For example, x is equal to 1.

[0420] In some embodiments, when the above transition of the UE is triggered, it may be defined that the UE completes an evaluation of the RRM measurement based on the MR within y DRX cycles after triggering and waking up the MR. For example, y is equal to 1 / 2.

[0421] In some embodiments, in the case of transitioning from one of the above-mentioned behaviors 2 with a larger N2 to another of the above-mentioned behaviors 2 with a smaller N2, the interval between the first MR-based RRM measurement evaluation completed by the UE after the trigger and the last MR-based RRM measurement evaluation before the trigger may be no greater than the above-mentioned smaller N2 DRX cycles.

[0422] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG3b , assuming that the UE performs RRM behavior 1, when the UE triggers a transition to behavior 2 or 3 based on the evaluation of the LR-based RRM measurement, after a delay of waking up the MR, for example, 400 ms, and completing synchronization, the UE can complete an MR-based RRM measurement. Then, after an interval of approximately DRX cycle / 2, the UE can complete another MR-based RRM measurement. Assuming that the DRX cycle is 1.28 seconds, the above two MR-based RRM measurements are both within one DRX cycle after the RRM behavior transition is triggered, so that the UE can complete an MR-based RRM evaluation within one DRX cycle after the RRM behavior transition is triggered. The above MR-based RRM evaluation can be an evaluation of whether the serving cell meets criterion S.

[0423] In some embodiments, when the channel quality of the UE improves, one of the following transitions may occur:

[0424] Convert from behavior 3 above to behavior 1 above;

[0425] Convert from behavior 3 above to behavior 2 above;

[0426] Convert from behavior 2 above to behavior 1 above;

[0427] Convert from one behavior 2 above with a smaller N2 to another behavior 2 above with a larger N2.

[0428] In some embodiments, for the above four conversions, a maximum delay for the UE to complete the first LR-based RRM measurement after the trigger (which may correspond to the first time period mentioned above) may be defined; or a maximum delay for the UE to complete the first LR-based RRM measurement evaluation after the trigger (which may correspond to the second time period mentioned above) may be defined. For example, the LR-based RRM measurement evaluation is completed within one DRX cycle after the trigger.

[0429] Optionally, the above maximum delay may be preset, specified by a protocol, or configured by high-level signaling.

[0430] In some embodiments, the following two transitions, namely, transitioning from Behavior 2 to Behavior 1, or transitioning from Behavior 2 with a smaller N2 to Behavior 2 with a larger N2, may be triggered based solely on the RRM measurement value B. That is, the UE evaluates the two transitions based on the RRM measurement value of the MR. Alternatively, the two transitions may be triggered based on the RRM measurement values ​​B or C. Alternatively, the RRM measurement values ​​A, B, or C may all be used to trigger the two transitions.

[0431] In some embodiments, in the case of transitioning from one of the above-mentioned behaviors 2 with a smaller N2 to another of the above-mentioned behaviors 2 with a larger N2, the interval between the first MR-based RRM measurement evaluation completed by the UE after the trigger and the last MR-based RRM measurement evaluation before the trigger may be no greater than the larger N2 DRX cycles.

[0432] In some embodiments, after the above method is used to process the RRM behavior conversion, it can be defined that the UE does not need to re-evaluate whether to perform the RRM behavior conversion within a time period T1 after the trigger (which can correspond to the third time period above).

[0433] In some embodiments, after using the above method to process the conversion of RRM behavior, it can be defined that the UE does not need to switch back to the original RRM behavior within a time period T2 after the trigger (which can correspond to the fourth time period above), but the UE can still switch to other RRM behaviors based on the RRM measurement value.

[0434] In some embodiments, the above T1 and T2 may be predefined or configured by high-layer signaling.

[0435] In some embodiments, when the channel quality of the UE deteriorates rapidly, it is necessary to accelerate the UE to initiate measurements of all neighboring cells. For example, in the current solution, when the UE is in N serv When the serving cell does not meet the cell selection criterion S during (which may correspond to N in the above text) consecutive DRX cycles, the UE ignores the currently configured restriction on the RRM measurement behavior and initiates RRM measurement on all neighboring cells.

[0436] In some embodiments, for the UE's RRM measurement behavior 1, the UE may evaluate whether the serving cell meets the criterion S based on the RRM measurement of the LR.

[0437] In some embodiments, for the UE's RRM measurement behavior 2, the UE may evaluate whether the serving cell meets criterion S based on the RRM measurement value A, B, or C. Alternatively, the UE may evaluate whether the serving cell meets criterion S based on the RRM measurement value B or C. Alternatively, the UE may evaluate whether the serving cell meets criterion S based on the RRM measurement value A or B.

[0438] In some embodiments, when the UE evaluates the serving cell based on LR in a DRX cycle and the serving cell does not meet the criterion S, the UE may start MR to perform RRM measurement and evaluation. serv - In each DRX cycle of one DRX cycle, if the MR-based RRM measurement evaluation does not meet the criterion S, the UE ignores the currently configured restrictions on the RRM measurement behavior and initiates measurement of all neighboring cells.

[0439] In some embodiments, if the UE determines that the serving cell does not meet criterion S based on LR-based RRM measurement evaluation in each DRX cycle of X consecutive DRX cycles, the UE may initiate MR-based RRM measurement and evaluation. If the UE further finds that criterion S is not met based on MR-based RRM measurement evaluation in each DRX cycle of Nserv-Y consecutive DRX cycles, the UE ignores the currently configured restrictions on RRM measurement behavior and initiates measurement of all neighboring cells. Where Y can be equal to X, or Y can be different from X.

[0440] In some embodiments, when the UE is in N consecutive serv In each DRX cycle of a DRX cycle, when the LR-based RRM measurement evaluation shows that the serving cell does not meet the criterion S, the UE ignores the currently configured restrictions on the RRM measurement behavior and initiates measurement of all neighboring cells.

[0441] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG3c , it is assumed that N serv If the value is equal to 2, the UE's LR-based RRM assessment of the serving cell does not meet criterion S within one DRX cycle, triggering MR-based RRM measurement. If the UE's MR-based RRM measurement assessment of the serving cell does not meet criterion S again within the remaining DRX cycle, the UE ignores the currently configured restrictions on RRM measurement behavior and initiates measurement of all neighboring cells.

[0442] In some embodiments, for the UE's RRM measurement behavior 2, the UE may evaluate whether the serving cell meets the criterion S based only on the above RRM measurement value B. Optionally, when the UE evaluates that the serving cell does not meet the criterion S based on the LR RRM measurement within a DRX cycle, the UE may start MR to perform RRM measurement and evaluation. When the UE further finds that the serving cell does not meet the criterion S within N consecutive DRX cycles, the UE may start MR to perform RRM measurement and evaluation. serv - In each DRX cycle of one DRX cycle, if the MR-based RRM measurement evaluation does not meet the criterion S, the UE ignores the currently configured restrictions on the RRM measurement behavior and initiates measurement of all neighboring cells.

[0443] In each of the above embodiments, the RRM measurement behavior before the switch may correspond to the first RRM measurement mode mentioned above.

[0444] 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.

[0445] 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), and the functions of some or all of the above units or modules are realized by designing the logical relationship of the elements in the circuit; for example, in another implementation, the above-mentioned hardware circuit can be implemented by a programmable logic device (PLD), taking a field programmable gate array (FPGA) as an example, which can include a large number of logic gate circuits, and the connection relationship between the logic gate circuits is configured by a configuration file, thereby realizing the functions of some or all of the above units or modules.

[0446] All units or modules of the above devices can be implemented in the form of software called by the processor, or in the form of hardware circuits, or partially implemented in the form of software called by the processor, and the remaining part implemented in the form of hardware circuits. In the embodiment 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 hardware circuit is fixed or reconfigurable, such as a hardware circuit implemented by a processor as 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 to implement 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 ASIC, such as a neural network processing unit (NPU), a tensor processing unit (TPU), a deep learning processing unit (DPU), etc.

[0447] FIG4 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a terminal proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG4 , the terminal may include at least one of a transceiver module 411 and a processing module 412 .

[0448] In some embodiments, the processing module 412 is configured to perform RRM measurements on the serving cell based on the first radio resource management (RRM) measurement mode;

[0449] Based on the RRM measurement results, perform at least one of the following operations:

[0450] determining whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode;

[0451] determining whether the serving cell satisfies a cell selection condition;

[0452] The first RRM measurement mode is performed by at least one of a main receiver MR and a low power wake-up receiver LR.

[0453] In some embodiments, the processing module 412 is specifically configured to: perform RRM measurement using LR, but not using MR.

[0454] In some embodiments, the processing module 412 is specifically configured to: perform at least one RRM measurement using the LR to obtain the RRM measurement result.

[0455] In some embodiments, if the LR is used to perform multiple RRM measurements, the RRM measurement result is obtained based on multiple RRM measurement results obtained by using the LR to perform multiple RRM measurements.

[0456] In some embodiments, the processing module 412 is specifically configured to perform one of the following operations based on the RRM measurement result:

[0457] not performing the operation of determining whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition, and performing the operation of determining whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode;

[0458] not performing an operation of determining whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition, and performing an operation of determining to maintain the first RRM measurement mode;

[0459] determining whether the serving cell satisfies the cell selection condition, and determining whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode;

[0460] Determine whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition, and determine to maintain the first RRM measurement mode.

[0461] In some embodiments, the processing module 412 is specifically configured to: perform RRM measurement using MR within a first duration of at least each first cycle.

[0462] In some embodiments, the processing module 412 is further specifically used to: perform RRM measurement using LR in at least each second cycle, wherein the first cycle includes the second cycle, and the second cycle includes at least one DRX cycle in the first cycle except the DRX cycle for performing RRM measurement based on MR.

[0463] In some embodiments, if the LR is used to perform multiple RRM measurements, the RRM measurement result is obtained based on multiple RRM measurement results obtained by using the LR to perform multiple RRM measurements.

[0464] In some embodiments, the processing module 412 is specifically configured to perform one of the following operations based on the RRM measurement result:

[0465] Determine whether to enable MR to perform RRM measurements;

[0466] not performing the operation of determining whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition, and performing the operation of determining whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode;

[0467] not performing an operation of determining whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition, and performing an operation of determining to maintain the first RRM measurement mode;

[0468] determining whether the serving cell satisfies the cell selection condition, and determining whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode;

[0469] Determine whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition, and determine to maintain the first RRM measurement mode.

[0470] In some embodiments, if the MR is used to perform multiple RRM measurements, the RRM measurement result is obtained based on multiple RRM measurement results obtained by performing the multiple RRM measurements using the MR.

[0471] In some embodiments, the processing module 412 is specifically configured to perform one of the following operations based on the RRM measurement result:

[0472] determining whether the serving cell satisfies the cell selection condition, and determining whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode;

[0473] Determine whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition, and determine to maintain the first RRM measurement mode.

[0474] In some embodiments, if at least one RRM measurement is performed using the LR, and at least one RRM measurement is performed using the MR, the RRM measurement result is obtained based on at least one first RRM measurement result and at least one second RRM measurement result; wherein the at least one first RRM measurement result is obtained by performing at least one RRM measurement using the LR, and the at least one second RRM measurement result is obtained by performing at least one RRM measurement using the MR.

[0475] In some embodiments, the processing module 412 is specifically configured to perform one of the following operations based on the RRM measurement result:

[0476] not performing the operation of determining whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition, and performing the operation of determining whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode;

[0477] not performing an operation of determining whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition, and performing an operation of determining to maintain the first RRM measurement mode;

[0478] determining whether the serving cell satisfies the cell selection condition, and determining whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode;

[0479] Determine whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition, and determine to maintain the first RRM measurement mode.

[0480] In some embodiments, if it is determined to switch to the first RRM measurement mode, and the switched RRM measurement mode includes RRM measurement performed using MR, the processing module 412 is further configured to:

[0481] completing an RRM measurement performed using the MR within a first time period after triggering the switching to the first RRM measurement mode; or,

[0482] An RRM measurement performed using the MR is completed within a second time period after triggering the conversion to the first RRM measurement mode and waking up the MR.

[0483] In some embodiments, if it is determined to switch to the first RRM measurement mode, and the switched RRM measurement mode includes RRM measurement performed using MR, the processing module 412 is further configured to:

[0484] completing an evaluation of the RRM measurement performed using the MR within a first time period after triggering the switching to the first RRM measurement mode; or,

[0485] An evaluation of the RRM measurement performed using the MR is completed within a second time period after triggering the conversion to the first RRM measurement mode and waking up the MR.

[0486] In some embodiments, the processing module 412 is further configured to:

[0487] within a third time period after triggering the switching of the first RRM measurement mode, not performing an operation of determining whether to switch the RRM measurement mode; or,

[0488] Within a fourth time period after triggering the switching of the first RRM measurement mode, an operation of switching the switched RRM measurement mode back to the first RRM measurement mode is not performed.

[0489] In some embodiments, the processing module 412 is specifically configured to determine whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition based on the RRM measurement result, including:

[0490] Determining that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition based on the RRM measurement result obtained in each of N consecutive discontinuous reception (DRX) cycles, where N is greater than 1;

[0491] The processing module 412 is further configured to ignore the currently configured conditions for RRM measurement and initiate RRM measurement of all neighboring cells of the serving cell.

[0492] In some embodiments, the processing module 412 is specifically configured to:

[0493] If it is determined that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition based on an evaluation of an RRM measurement result obtained by performing RRM measurement using the LR within a DRX cycle, initiating an MR to perform RRM measurement;

[0494] If, based on an evaluation of RRM measurement results obtained by performing RRM measurement using the MR in each of N-1 consecutive DRX cycles, it is determined that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition, then it is determined that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition.

[0495] In some embodiments, the processing module 412 is specifically configured to:

[0496] If it is determined that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition based on an evaluation of RRM measurement results obtained by performing RRM measurement using the LR in each DRX cycle of a first number of consecutive DRX cycles, initiating RRM measurement on the MR, wherein the first number is greater than or equal to 1;

[0497] If, based on an RRM measurement result obtained by performing RRM measurement using the MR in each DRX cycle of a second number of consecutive DRX cycles, it is determined that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition, then it is determined that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition, where the second number is greater than or equal to 1.

[0498] In some embodiments, the processing module 412 is specifically configured to:

[0499] If, based on an evaluation of RRM measurement results obtained by performing RRM measurement using the LR in each of N consecutive DRX cycles, it is determined that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition, then it is determined that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition.

[0500] In some embodiments, the base processing module 412 is specifically configured to determine whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode based on whether the RRM measurement result meets a threshold condition.

[0501] Figure 5a is a schematic diagram of the structure of a communication device 5100 proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure. Communication device 5100 can be a network device (e.g., an access network device, a core network device, etc.), a terminal (e.g., a user device, etc.), a chip, a chip system, or a processor that supports a network device to implement any of the above methods, or a chip, a chip system, or a processor that supports a terminal to implement any of the above methods. Communication device 5100 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.

[0502] As shown in Figure 5a, the communication device 5100 includes one or more processors 5101. The processor 5101 can be a general-purpose processor or a dedicated processor, for example, a baseband processor or a central processing unit. The baseband processor can be used to process communication protocols and communication data, and the central processing unit can be used to control the communication device (such as a base station, baseband chip, terminal device, terminal device chip, DU or CU, etc.), execute programs, and process program data. The processor 5101 is used to call instructions to enable the communication device 5100 to perform any of the above methods.

[0503] In some embodiments, the communication device 5100 further includes one or more transceivers 5103. When the communication device 5100 includes one or more transceivers 5103, the transceiver 5103 performs at least one of the communication steps of sending and / or receiving in the above method, and the processor 5101 performs at least one of the other steps (for example, at least one of steps S201 and S202 shown in FIG. 2a, steps S211 and S212 shown in FIG. 2b, steps S221 and S222 shown in FIG. 2c, steps S231 and S232 shown in FIG. 2d, steps S241 and S242 shown in FIG. 2e, and steps S251, S252, and S253 shown in FIG. 2f, but not limited thereto). In an optional embodiment, the transceiver may include a receiver and / or a transmitter, and the receiver and transmitter may be separate or integrated. Optionally, terms such as transceiver, transceiver unit, transceiver, transceiver circuit, interface circuit, and interface can be replaced with each other, terms such as transmitter, transmitting unit, transmitter, and transmitting circuit can be replaced with each other, and terms such as receiver, receiving unit, receiver, and receiving circuit can be replaced with each other.

[0504] In some embodiments, the communication device 5100 further includes one or more memories 5102 for storing instructions. Optionally, all or part of the memories 5102 may be located outside the communication device 5100.

[0505] In some embodiments, a transceiver may include a receiver and a transmitter, which 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.

[0506] Optionally, the communication device 5100 further includes one or more interface circuits 5104, which are connected to the memory 5102. The interface circuits 5104 can be used to receive signals from the memory 5102 or other devices, and can be used to send signals to the memory 5102 or other devices. For example, the interface circuits 5104 can read instructions stored in the memory 5102 and send the instructions to the processor 5101.

[0507] The communication device 5100 described in the above embodiments may be a network device or a terminal, but the scope of the communication device 5100 described in the embodiments of the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and the structure of the communication device 5100 may not be limited by FIG. 5a. The communication device may be an independent device or may be part of a larger device. For example, the communication device may be: 1) an independent integrated circuit IC, or a chip, or a chip system or subsystem; (2) a collection of one or more ICs, optionally, the above IC collection may also include a storage component for storing data or programs; (3) an ASIC, such as a modem; (4) a module that can be embedded in other devices; (5) a receiver, a terminal device, an intelligent terminal device, a cellular phone, a wireless device, a handheld device, a mobile unit, an in-vehicle device, a network device, a cloud device, an artificial intelligence device, etc.; (6) others, etc.

[0508] FIG5b is a schematic diagram of the structure of a chip 5200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. If the communication device 5100 can be a chip or a chip system, reference can be made to the schematic diagram of the structure of the chip 5200 shown in FIG5b , but the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0509] The chip 5200 includes one or more processors 5201. The chip 5200 is configured to execute any of the above methods.

[0510] In some embodiments, chip 5200 further includes one or more interface circuits 5202. Optionally, terms such as interface circuit, interface, and transceiver pins may be used interchangeably. In some embodiments, chip 5200 further includes one or more memories 5203 for storing data. Optionally, all or part of memories 5203 may be located outside chip 5200. Optionally, interface circuit 5202 is connected to memory 5203 and may be used to receive data from memory 5203 or other devices, or may be used to send data to memory 5203 or other devices. For example, interface circuit 5202 may read data stored in memory 5203 and send the data to processor 5201.

[0511] In some embodiments, the interface circuit 5202 performs at least one of the communication steps of sending and / or receiving in the above method. The interface circuit 5202 performing the communication steps of sending and / or receiving in the above method, for example, means that the interface circuit 5202 performs data exchange between the processor 5201, the chip 5200, the memory 5203, or the transceiver device. In some embodiments, the processor 5201 performs at least one of the other steps (for example, at least one of steps S201 and S202 shown in FIG. 2 a , steps S211 and S212 shown in FIG. 2 b , steps S221 and S222 shown in FIG. 2 c , steps S231 and S232 shown in FIG. 2 d , steps S241 and S242 shown in FIG. 2 e , and steps S251, S252, and S253 shown in FIG. 2 f , but not limited thereto).

[0512] The present disclosure also provides a program product, which, when executed by the communication device 5100, enables the communication device 5100 to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the program product is a computer program product.

[0513] 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.

[0514] The technical solutions described in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be arbitrarily combined without conflict.

[0515] Other embodiments of the present invention will readily occur to those skilled in the art after considering the specification and practicing the invention disclosed herein. This disclosure is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the invention that follow from the general principles of the invention and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The description and examples are to be considered as exemplary only, with the true scope and spirit of the invention being indicated by the following claims.

[0516] It should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the exact construction described above and shown in the drawings, and that various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present invention is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A measurement method, characterized in that: The method is executed by a terminal, and includes: Performing RRM measurement on the serving cell based on the first radio resource management RRM measurement mode; Based on the RRM measurement results, perform at least one of the following operations: determining whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode; determining whether the serving cell satisfies a cell selection condition; The first RRM measurement mode is performed by at least one of a main receiver MR and a low power wake-up receiver LR.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The performing RRM measurement on the serving cell based on the first RRM measurement mode includes: The RRM measurement is performed using LR, but not using MR.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that The RRM measurement performed by using LR includes: Perform at least one RRM measurement using the LR to obtain the RRM measurement result.

4. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that If the LR is used to perform multiple RRM measurements, the RRM measurement result is obtained based on multiple RRM measurement results obtained by using the LR to perform the multiple RRM measurements.

5. The method according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that Based on the RRM measurement results, perform one of the following operations: ： not performing the operation of determining whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition, and performing the operation of determining whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode; not performing an operation of determining whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition, and performing an operation of determining to maintain the first RRM measurement mode; determining whether the serving cell satisfies the cell selection condition, and determining whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode; Determine whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition, and determine to maintain the first RRM measurement mode.

6. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The performing RRM measurement on the serving cell based on the first RRM measurement mode includes: RRM measurements are performed using MR during at least a first duration of each first period.

7. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that The performing RRM measurement on the serving cell based on the first RRM measurement mode further includes: Perform RRM measurement using LR in at least every second period, wherein the first period includes the second period, and the second period The second cycle includes at least one DRX cycle in the first cycle except the DRX cycle in which the MR is used to perform RRM measurement.

8. The method according to claim 7, characterized in that If the LR is used to perform multiple RRM measurements, the RRM measurement result is obtained based on multiple RRM measurement results obtained by using the LR to perform the multiple RRM measurements.

9. The method according to claim 8, characterized in that Perform one of the following operations based on the RRM measurement result: Determine whether to enable MR to perform RRM measurements; not performing the operation of determining whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition, and performing the operation of determining whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode; not performing an operation of determining whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition, and performing an operation of determining to maintain the first RRM measurement mode; determining whether the serving cell satisfies the cell selection condition, and determining whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode; Determine whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition, and determine to maintain the first RRM measurement mode.

10. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that If the MR is used to perform multiple RRM measurements, the RRM measurement result is obtained based on multiple RRM measurement results obtained by using the MR to perform the multiple RRM measurements.

11. The method according to claim 10, characterized in that Perform one of the following operations based on the RRM measurement result: determining whether the serving cell satisfies the cell selection condition, and determining whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode; Determine whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition, and determine to maintain the first RRM measurement mode.

12. The method according to claim 7, characterized in that If at least one RRM measurement is performed using the LR and at least one RRM measurement is performed using the MR, the RRM measurement result is obtained based on at least one first RRM measurement result and at least one second RRM measurement result; The at least one first RRM measurement result is obtained by performing at least one RRM measurement using the LR, and the at least one second RRM measurement result is obtained by performing at least one RRM measurement using the MR.

13. The method according to claim 12, characterized in that Perform one of the following operations based on the RRM measurement result: not performing the operation of determining whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition, and performing the operation of determining whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode; not performing an operation of determining whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition, and performing an operation of determining to maintain the first RRM measurement mode; determining whether the serving cell satisfies the cell selection condition, and determining whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode; Determine whether the serving cell meets the cell selection condition, and determine to maintain the first RRM measurement mode.

14. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that If it is determined to switch to the first RRM measurement mode, and the switched RRM measurement mode includes RRM measurement performed using MR, the method further includes: completing an RRM measurement performed using the MR within a first time period after triggering the switching to the first RRM measurement mode; or, An RRM measurement performed using the MR is completed within a second time period after triggering the conversion to the first RRM measurement mode and waking up the MR.

15. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that If it is determined to switch to the first RRM measurement mode, and the switched RRM measurement mode includes RRM measurement performed using MR, the method further includes: completing an evaluation of the RRM measurement performed using the MR within a first time period after triggering the switching to the first RRM measurement mode; or, An evaluation of the RRM measurement performed using the MR is completed within a second time period after triggering the conversion to the first RRM measurement mode and waking up the MR.

16. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that If it is determined to switch to the first RRM measurement mode, the method further includes: within a third time period after triggering the switching of the first RRM measurement mode, not performing an operation of determining whether to switch the RRM measurement mode; or, Within a fourth time period after triggering the switching of the first RRM measurement mode, an operation of switching the switched RRM measurement mode back to the first RRM measurement mode is not performed.

17. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that The determining, according to the RRM measurement result, whether the serving cell meets a cell selection condition includes: Determining that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition based on an evaluation of the RRM measurement result obtained in each of N consecutive DRX cycles, where N is greater than 1; The method further comprises: Ignoring the currently configured conditions for RRM measurement, RRM measurement of all neighboring cells of the serving cell is initiated.

18. The method according to claim 17, characterized in that The evaluating, based on the RRM measurement results obtained in each of N consecutive discontinuous reception (DRX) cycles, determining that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition includes: If it is determined that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition based on an evaluation of an RRM measurement result obtained by performing RRM measurement using the LR within a DRX cycle, initiating an MR to perform RRM measurement; If, based on an evaluation of RRM measurement results obtained by performing RRM measurement using the MR in each of N-1 consecutive DRX cycles, it is determined that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition, then it is determined that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition.

19. The method according to claim 17, wherein The evaluating, based on the RRM measurement results obtained in each of N consecutive discontinuous reception (DRX) cycles, determining that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition includes: If it is determined that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition based on an evaluation of RRM measurement results obtained by performing RRM measurement using the LR in each DRX cycle of a first number of consecutive DRX cycles, initiating RRM measurement on the MR, wherein the first number is greater than or equal to 1; If, based on an RRM measurement result obtained by performing RRM measurement using the MR in each DRX cycle of a second number of consecutive DRX cycles, it is determined that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition, then it is determined that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition, where the second number is greater than or equal to 1.

20. The method according to claim 17, wherein The evaluating, based on the RRM measurement result obtained in each of N consecutive discontinuous reception (DRX) cycles, determining that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition includes: If, based on an evaluation of RRM measurement results obtained by performing RRM measurement using the LR in each of N consecutive DRX cycles, it is determined that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition, then it is determined that the serving cell does not meet the cell selection condition.

21. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 20, characterized in that Determining whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode based on the RRM measurement result includes: Based on whether the RRM measurement result meets a threshold condition, determining whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode.

22. A terminal, characterized in that: include: A processing module, configured to perform RRM measurement on a serving cell based on a first radio resource management RRM measurement mode; Based on the RRM measurement results, perform at least one of the following operations: determining whether to switch to the first RRM measurement mode; determining whether the serving cell satisfies a cell selection condition; The first RRM measurement mode is performed by at least one of a main receiver MR and a low power wake-up receiver LR.

23. A terminal, characterized in that: include: one or more processors; The processor is configured to execute the communication method according to any one of claims 1 to 21.

24. A communication system, characterized in that: include: A terminal, used to implement the communication method according to any one of claims 1 to 21.

25. A storage medium storing instructions, characterized in that: When the instruction is executed on a communication device, the communication device is caused to execute the communication method according to any one of claims 1 to 21.

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