Terminal and method in terminal

Abstract

The present application discloses a terminal and a method in the terminal. The method comprises: receiving first signaling by means of an air interface, the first signaling being NAS signaling, and the first signaling indicating a first measurement configuration; executing a first measurement on the basis of the first measurement configuration; and sending a first message to an integrated circuit card by means of a first interface, the first message comprising a first measurement result, wherein the first measurement result is a result of the first measurement, and the first interface is an interface between the integrated circuit card of the terminal and a mobile equipment of the terminal. The present application can better support measurement reporting on the first interface.

Description

A terminal and a method in the terminal

[0001] This application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202410815370.4, filed on June 21, 2024, entitled “A Terminal and a Method Therein”, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] This application relates to measurement-related methods on the interface between an integrated circuit card and a mobile device in a cellular wireless communication terminal. Background Technology

[0003] The application scenarios of future wireless communication systems are becoming increasingly diversified, and different application scenarios place different performance requirements on the system. In order to meet the different performance requirements of various application scenarios, the 3GPP (3rd Generation Partner Project) RAN (Radio Access Network) #72 plenary meeting decided to conduct research on New Radio (NR) (or Fifth Generation, 5G). The 3GPP RAN #75 plenary meeting adopted the NR WI (Work Item), and began the standardization work of NR.

[0004] In communications, both LTE (Long Term Evolution) and 5G NR involve reliable and accurate reception of information, optimized energy efficiency, determination of information validity, flexible resource allocation, scalable system architecture, efficient non-access stratum information processing, low service interruption and drop rate, and support for low power consumption. These are crucial for normal communication between base stations and user equipment, rational resource scheduling, and balanced system load. They are the cornerstone of high throughput, meeting the communication needs of various services, improving spectrum utilization, and enhancing service quality. They are indispensable for eMBB (enhanced Mobile Broadband), URLLC (Ultra Reliable Low Latency Communication), and eMTC (enhanced Machine Type Communication). Meanwhile, there are extensive needs in IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things), V2X (Vehicle-to-X), Device-to-Device communication, unlicensed spectrum communication, user communication quality monitoring, network planning and optimization, TN (Territory Network), Dual connectivity systems, radio resource management and codebook selection for multiple antennas, signaling design, neighbor cell management, service management, and beamforming. Information is transmitted in two ways: broadcast and unicast. Both methods are essential for 5G systems because they are very helpful in meeting the above needs.

[0005] A terminal consists of a mobile device and an integrated circuit card. The integrated circuit card, including a SIM card in the conventional sense, provides the core function of accessing the network. The mobile device and the integrated circuit card use a standard-defined interface to ensure compatibility with different terminal manufacturers and mobile operators. Summary of the Invention

[0006] Researchers have found that how to configure the terminal to perform measurements in order to report measurement results to the integrated circuit card on the first interface, and how to report accurate and useful measurement results to the integrated circuit card on the first interface, are problems that need to be solved.

[0007] To address the problems mentioned above, this application provides a solution.

[0008] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features in any node of this application can be applied to any other node. Unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this application can be arbitrarily combined with each other. Furthermore, the method proposed in this application can also be used to solve other problems in communication, such as those in NR evolution and 6G systems.

[0009] As an example, the interpretation of the terminology in this application is based on the definitions in the 3GPP specification protocol TS38 series.

[0010] As an example, the interpretation of terms in this application is based on the definitions in the 3GPP specification protocol TS37 series.

[0011] As an example, the interpretation of terms in this application is based on the definitions in the 3GPP specification protocol TS31 series.

[0012] This application discloses a method for use in a terminal, including:

[0013] Receive a first signaling message via the air interface. The first signaling message is a NAS signaling message, and the first signaling message indicates a first measurement configuration.

[0014] Perform the first measurement according to the first measurement configuration;

[0015] A first message is sent to the integrated circuit card through a first interface. The first message includes a first measurement result, wherein the first measurement result is the result of the first measurement.

[0016] The first interface is the interface between the integrated circuit card of the terminal and the mobile equipment (ME) of the terminal.

[0017] As an example, the problem this application aims to solve includes: in scenarios where the ME needs to report measurement results to the integrated circuit card, how to indicate the first measurement configuration is a problem that needs to be solved.

[0018] As an example, the advantages of the above method include: it can support measurements configured to report measurement results on the first interface, better meet the needs of integrated circuit cards, support a wider range of integrated circuit card applications, increase the flexibility and specificity of measurements, have better feasibility, and facilitate support for proprietary algorithms.

[0019] Specifically, according to one aspect of this application, a second signaling is received through the first interface, the second signaling requesting local information, wherein the second signaling triggers the first message.

[0020] Specifically, according to one aspect of this application, the first measurement configuration indicates at least one reference signal resource.

[0021] Specifically, according to one aspect of this application, the at least one reference signal resource includes a positioning reference signal resource.

[0022] Specifically, according to one aspect of this application, a third signaling is received via an air interface, the third signaling being RRC signaling; wherein the third signaling includes a second measurement configuration, the second measurement configuration including at least one MeasObject; wherein, when both the first measurement configuration and the second measurement configuration indicate that a measurement is to be performed within a first measurement gap, the measurement performed within the first measurement gap according to the first measurement configuration has a lower priority than the measurement performed according to the second measurement configuration.

[0023] Specifically, according to one aspect of this application, the first message provides location information, which includes measurement results for at least one location method.

[0024] Specifically, according to one aspect of this application, as the process transitions from the RRC connected state to the RRC inactive state, a portion of the configuration in the first measurement configuration is released;

[0025] In the RRC inactive state, the measurement is performed according to the measurement configuration that has not been released in the first measurement configuration.

[0026] Specifically, according to one aspect of this application, a third measurement configuration is received; a second message is sent via an air interface, the second message including a second measurement result, the second measurement result depending on the third measurement configuration; wherein the first message includes the second measurement result; the third measurement configuration includes auxiliary data for at least one positioning method.

[0027] Specifically, according to one aspect of this application, the sending of the second message triggers the first message.

[0028] Specifically, according to one aspect of this application, the terminal is an Internet of Things (IoT) terminal.

[0029] Specifically, according to one aspect of this application, the terminal is a user equipment.

[0030] Specifically, according to one aspect of this application, the terminal is a vehicle-mounted terminal.

[0031] Specifically, according to one aspect of this application, the terminal is a mobile phone.

[0032] This application discloses a terminal, including:

[0033] The terminal includes: one or more processors and memory;

[0034] The memory is coupled to the one or more processors and is used to store computer program code, the computer program code including computer instructions, which the one or more processors invoke to cause the terminal to perform the method used in the terminal.

[0035] As an example, compared with conventional solutions, this application has the following advantages:

[0036] In wireless communication, the use of various forms of SIM cards is essential. A SIM card is an integrated circuit card. In 3GPP discussions, a UICC (Universal Integrated Circuit Card) was defined. The UICC carries the SIM application and has a specific interface with the ME (Mobile Equipment). This interface is located inside the mobile phone and is a circuit interface with unique information exchange methods and performance requirements. The SIM card stores key information for network access, such as keys and billing-related information. It also has other important functions and applications, as well as some data processing capabilities. These functions and applications require the ME to input parameters through the aforementioned specific interface. Important functions require measurement results; therefore, the method proposed in this application is more flexible and can provide specific measurement results for the integrated circuit card.

[0037] Integrated circuit cards are generally provided by operators, and the core network also carries the services provided by operators and is managed by them. However, the radio access network allows different operators to share resources. To support this sharing, the radio access network and the core network use a standard-defined interface. The radio access network provides general but limited configurable functions. In this application, the first measurement configuration is configured by NAS signaling, that is, configured by the core network. This is beneficial for better supporting the richer functions of integrated circuit cards that are also provided by operators, for supporting operators' proprietary algorithms, and for operators to carry out richer services.

[0038] Integrated circuit cards can communicate with the core network through defined messages, but there are no defined messages between the integrated circuit card and the radio access network. Therefore, instructing the first measurement configuration through NAS signaling helps reduce complexity, as it does not require defining the interface between the integrated circuit card and the radio access network, nor does it require defining new and complex functions between the radio access network and the core network.

[0039] It facilitates the deployment of artificial intelligence algorithms on or with the assistance of integrated circuit cards. Attached Figure Description

[0040] Other features, objects, and advantages of this application will become more apparent from the following detailed description of non-limiting embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0041] Figure 1 illustrates a schematic diagram of receiving first signaling via an air interface, performing a first measurement according to the first measurement configuration, and sending a first message to an integrated circuit card via a first interface according to an embodiment of this application.

[0042] Figure 2 shows a schematic diagram of a network architecture according to an embodiment of this application;

[0043] Figure 3 illustrates a schematic diagram of an embodiment of a wireless protocol architecture for the user plane and control plane according to an embodiment of this application;

[0044] Figure 4 shows a schematic diagram of a first communication device and a second communication device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0045] Figure 5 illustrates a flowchart of wireless signal transmission according to an embodiment of this application;

[0046] Figure 6 shows a schematic diagram of a terminal structure according to an embodiment of this application;

[0047] Figure 7 shows a schematic diagram of a first measurement configuration according to an embodiment of this application;

[0048] Figure 8 shows a schematic diagram of a first measuring gap according to an embodiment of this application;

[0049] Figure 9 illustrates a schematic diagram of the sending of a second message triggering a first message according to an embodiment of this application;

[0050] Figure 10 illustrates a schematic diagram of a processing apparatus for a terminal according to an embodiment of the present application. Detailed Implementation

[0051] The technical solution of this application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this application can be arbitrarily combined with each other.

[0052] Example 1

[0053] Example 1 illustrates a flowchart of receiving first signaling via an air interface, performing a first measurement according to a first measurement configuration, and sending a first message to an integrated circuit card via a first interface, according to an embodiment of this application, as shown in Figure 1. In Figure 1, each box represents a step. It is particularly important to emphasize that the order of the boxes in the figure does not represent the temporal sequence of the steps represented.

[0054] In Embodiment 1, the first node in this application receives a first signaling through an air interface in step 101; performs a first measurement according to the first measurement configuration in step 102; and sends a first message to the integrated circuit card through the first interface in step 103.

[0055] Wherein, the first signaling is NAS signaling, and the first signaling indicates a first measurement configuration; the first message includes a first measurement result, wherein the first measurement result is the result of the first measurement; wherein, the first interface is the interface between the integrated circuit card of the terminal and the mobile equipment (ME) of the terminal.

[0056] As an example, the terminal is in RRC connection state.

[0057] As one example, the terminal is a UE (User Equipment).

[0058] As an example, any parameter in this application may be configured by the network or may be generated by the terminal according to an internal algorithm, such as randomization.

[0059] As an example, the values ​​of the timers in this application are all limited, not exceeding 2560 milliseconds.

[0060] As an example, the value of the timer is the running time when the timer is not interfered with.

[0061] As an example, the values ​​of any parameters in this application, including but not limited to the values ​​of timers and counters, are limited unless otherwise stated.

[0062] As a sub-implementation of this embodiment, the upper limit of the value of any parameter in this application is 1024 times 65536.

[0063] As a sub-implementation of this embodiment, the upper limit of the value of any parameter in this application is 65536 or 65535.

[0064] As a sub-implementation of this embodiment, the upper limit of the value of any parameter in this application is 1024.

[0065] As a sub-implementation of this embodiment, the upper limit of the value of any parameter in this application is 640 or 320.

[0066] As an example, this application is directed to NR.

[0067] As an example, this application is directed to NR-evolved wireless communication networks.

[0068] As an example, the serving cell refers to the cell where the UE camps. Performing a cell search includes the UE searching for a suitable cell within a selected PLMN (Public Land Mobile Network) or SNPN (Stand-alone Non-Public Network), selecting the suitable cell to provide available services, and monitoring the control channel of the suitable cell. This process is defined as camping on a cell; that is, a camped cell is the serving cell for the UE. Camping on a cell in RRC idle or RRC inactive state has the following advantages: it allows the UE to receive system messages from the PLMN or SNPN; after registration, if the UE wishes to establish an RRC connection or continue a suspended RRC connection, the UE can perform initial access on the control channel of the camped cell; the network can page the UE; and the UE can receive ETWS (Earthquake and Tsunami Warning System) and CMAS (Commercial Mobile Alert System) notifications.

[0069] As an example, for a UE in RRC connected state without CA / DC (carrier aggregation / dual connectivity) configured, there is only one serving cell, including the primary cell. For a UE in RRC connected state with CA / DC configured, the serving cell is used to indicate the set of cells including the special cell (SpCell) and all cells from smaller cells. The primary cell is the MCG (Master Cell Group) cell, operating on the primary frequency. The UE performs the initial connection establishment process or initiates connection reconstruction on the primary cell. For dual connectivity operations, the special cell refers to the PCell (Primary Cell) of the MCG or the PSCell (Primary SCG Cell) of the SCG (Secondary Cell Group); if it is not a dual connectivity operation, the special cell refers to the PCell.

[0070] As an example, the frequency at which the SCell (Secondary Cell) operates is the frequency of the cell.

[0071] As an example, the terminal is only configured with MCG.

[0072] As an example, the individual content of an information element is called a field.

[0073] As an example, MR-DC (Multi-Radio Dual Connectivity) refers to dual connectivity between an E-UTRA and an NR node, or dual connectivity between two NR nodes.

[0074] As an example, in MR-DC, the radio access node that provides control plane connection to the core network is the master node, which can be a master eNB, a master ng-eNB, or a master gNB.

[0075] As an example, MCG refers to a group of serving cells associated with the master node in MR-DC, including SpCell, and optionally, one or more SCell.

[0076] As an example, PCell is the SpCell of MCG.

[0077] As an example, PSCell is the SpCell of SCG.

[0078] As an example, in MR-DC, no control plane connection to the core network is provided; instead, the radio access node that provides additional resources to the UE is a slave node. The slave node can be an en-gNB, an ng-eNB, or a gNB.

[0079] As an example, in MR-DC, the set of serving cells associated with a slave node is an SCG (secondary cell group), which includes SpCell and, optionally, one or more SCells.

[0080] As an example, the SpCell is a PCCell or the SpCell is a PSCell.

[0081] As an example, DC is not used when RRC is inactive.

[0082] As an example, CA is typically not used when RRC is inactive.

[0083] As an example, an RRC information block refers to an information element in an RRC message.

[0084] As an example, the SSB may be referred to as SS\PBCH, or SS block.

[0085] As an example, L1 is Layer-1 or physical layer.

[0086] As an example, L2 is Layer-2.

[0087] As an example, this application pertains to NR and NR evolution networks, such as 6G networks.

[0088] As an example, an RRC information block may include one or more RRC information blocks.

[0089] As an example, an RRC information block may not include any RRC information blocks, but only include at least one parameter.

[0090] As one embodiment, the radio bearer includes at least a signaling radio bearer and a data radio bearer.

[0091] As an example, the wireless bearer is a service or service interface provided by the PDCP layer to higher layers.

[0092] As a sub-implementation of this embodiment, the higher layers include one of the RRC sub-layer, NAS, and SDAP layer.

[0093] As an example, the signaling radio bearer is a service or service interface that PDCP provides to higher layers.

[0094] As a sub-implementation of this embodiment, the higher layer includes the RRC sublayer, at least the former in the NAS.

[0095] As an example, the data radio bearer is a service or service interface that PDCP provides to higher layers.

[0096] As a sub-implementation of this embodiment, the higher layer includes the SDAP layer, at least the former in NAS.

[0097] As an example, after the terminal establishes an RRC connection with the network, the terminal enters the RRC connection state.

[0098] As a sub-example of this embodiment, the network is a Radio Access Network (RAN).

[0099] As an example, when the terminal does not establish an RRC connection with the network, the terminal is in an RRC idle state.

[0100] As a sub-example of this embodiment, the network is a Radio Access Network (RAN).

[0101] As an example, when the RRC connection established between the terminal and the network is suspended, the terminal enters the RRC inactive state.

[0102] As a sub-example of this embodiment, the network is a Radio Access Network (RAN).

[0103] As an example, different functions are supported in different RRC states.

[0104] As an example, only very limited functionality is supported in non-RRC connected mode.

[0105] As an example, the non-RRC connected state is or includes the RRC idle state.

[0106] As an example, the non-RRC connected state is or includes the RRC inactive state.

[0107] As an example, the first signaling in this application includes NAS signaling carried by the Uu interface.

[0108] As one embodiment, the air interface includes a Uu interface.

[0109] As an example, the signaling of the Uu interface includes RRC signaling, MAC layer control signaling, and physical layer control signaling.

[0110] As one embodiment, the first interface is the internal interface of the terminal.

[0111] As an example, the internal interface is an interface that needs to be standardized.

[0112] As an example, the interior refers to the physical interior.

[0113] As one embodiment, the first interface is an electrical or circuit interface.

[0114] As an example, the first interface is not an air interface.

[0115] As an example, the technical solution for the air interface must consider latency, channel environment, and communication resources, while the first interface is the interface within the terminal and generally does not need to consider the issues that urgently need to be considered in the air interface. Therefore, the technical approaches adopted are completely different.

[0116] As one embodiment, the first interface is the interface between the integrated circuit card of the terminal and the mobile equipment (ME) of the terminal.

[0117] As one example, the integrated circuit card includes a UICC (Universal Integrated Circuit Card).

[0118] As one example, the UICC includes a SIM.

[0119] As one example, the integrated circuit card includes a SIM.

[0120] As one example, the integrated circuit card includes a SIM card.

[0121] As an example, the integrated circuit card may be provided by different operators, therefore the interface between the integrated circuit card and the ME needs to be defined by a standard.

[0122] As one example, the SIM includes a low-power SIM.

[0123] As one example, the SIM includes a USIM (Universal SIM).

[0124] As one example, the SIM includes an eSIM (electronic SIM).

[0125] As an example, the integrated circuit card stores core parameters.

[0126] As one example, the core parameters include the permanent identifier of the terminal.

[0127] As an example, the permanent identifier includes SUPI (subscription permanent identifier).

[0128] As one example, the core parameters include general access control parameters.

[0129] As one example, the core parameters include a key.

[0130] As an example, the meaning of receiving the first signaling through the air interface includes: the transmission of the first signaling depends on the air interface.

[0131] As an example, the meaning of receiving the first signaling via the air interface includes: the first signaling is carried by RRC signaling.

[0132] As an example, the meaning of receiving the first signaling through the air interface includes: the first signaling is transmitted through SRB2 (signaling radio bearer 2).

[0133] As an example, receiving the first signaling via the air interface means that the first signaling is embedded in RRC signaling through a container.

[0134] As an example, the interface between the core network and the terminal is not an air interface, but the signaling of the core network needs to be transmitted to the terminal through the air interface.

[0135] As an example, the meaning of "the first signaling is NAS signaling" includes: the generator of the first signaling is the core network.

[0136] As one embodiment, the core network includes AMF (Access Mobility Function).

[0137] As an example, the core network includes LMF (location management function).

[0138] As one embodiment, the core network includes mobility association functionality in 6G.

[0139] As one embodiment, the core network includes functions or entities that process the integrated circuit card messages.

[0140] As an example, the meaning of "the first signaling is NAS signaling" includes: the first signaling is not generated by the radio access network.

[0141] As an example, the meaning of "the first signaling is NAS signaling" includes: the first signaling is not AS signaling.

[0142] As an example, the AS (Access Stratum) signaling includes RRC signaling.

[0143] As an example, the meaning of "the first signaling is NAS signaling" includes: the first signaling is signaling at a protocol layer above the RRC layer.

[0144] As one embodiment, the first signaling indicating the first measurement configuration includes: the first signaling indicating the index of the first measurement configuration.

[0145] As one embodiment, the first signaling indicating the first measurement configuration includes: the first signaling indicating the first measurement configuration in auxiliary data for positioning.

[0146] As one embodiment, the first signaling indicating the first measurement configuration includes: the meaning of the first signaling indicating the first measurement configuration in the positioning auxiliary data is that the first measurement configuration is part of the positioning auxiliary data.

[0147] As one embodiment, the first signaling indicating the first measurement configuration includes: the first signaling indicating which other signaling, or which fields of which other signaling, the configuration included in the first measurement configuration comes from.

[0148] As one embodiment, the first signaling indicating the first measurement configuration includes: the first signaling includes the first measurement configuration.

[0149] As one embodiment, the first signaling indicating the first measurement configuration includes: the first signaling indicating the identifier of the first measurement configuration.

[0150] As an example, the first measurement configuration is generated by the core network.

[0151] As an example, the first measurement configuration is not generated by the wireless access network.

[0152] As an example, the first measurement configuration does not include MeasObject.

[0153] As an example, the first measurement result includes at least RSRP.

[0154] As a sub-implementation of this embodiment, the at least RSRP includes the RSRP of the primary cell.

[0155] As a sub-implementation of this embodiment, the at least RSRP includes the RSRP of neighboring cells.

[0156] As a sub-implementation of this embodiment, the at least RSRP includes the RSRP of SpCell.

[0157] As one embodiment, performing the first measurement according to the first measurement configuration includes performing the first measurement at a time indicated by the first measurement configuration.

[0158] As one embodiment, performing a first measurement according to the first measurement configuration includes performing the first measurement on a reference signal resource indicated by the first measurement configuration.

[0159] As one embodiment, performing a first measurement according to the first measurement configuration includes performing the first measurement at a frequency indicated by the first measurement configuration.

[0160] As one embodiment, performing a first measurement according to the first measurement configuration includes performing the first measurement on the cell indicated by the first measurement configuration.

[0161] As one embodiment, performing a first measurement according to the first measurement configuration includes: processing the result of the first measurement using parameters indicated by the first measurement configuration.

[0162] As an example, the parameters indicated by the first measurement configuration include filter parameters.

[0163] As one example, the parameters indicated by the first measurement configuration include the number of times.

[0164] As one example, the parameters indicated by the first measurement configuration include a period.

[0165] As one embodiment, the parameters indicated by the first measurement configuration include the measurement interval.

[0166] As an example, the first measurement is for the beam.

[0167] As an example, the first measurement is for a cell.

[0168] As an example, the first measurement is performed on a sensor.

[0169] As an example, the first measurement is performed on layer 2.

[0170] As an example, the result of the first measurement is processed to generate the first measurement result.

[0171] As an example, the first measurement configuration indicates how to process the measurement results.

[0172] As an example, the processing of the measurement results includes one of averaging, taking the maximum value, taking the minimum value, and filtering.

[0173] As an example, the first measurement result includes at least RSRQ.

[0174] As an example, the first measurement result includes measurement results for at least one reference signal resource.

[0175] As an example, the meaning of sending the first message to the integrated circuit card through the first interface includes: the first message is sent by ME.

[0176] As an example, the meaning of sending a first message to the integrated circuit card through the first interface includes: the first message is a message on the first interface.

[0177] As an example, the meaning of sending a first message to the integrated circuit card through the first interface includes: the recipient of the first message is the integrated circuit card.

[0178] As an example, the first measurement result includes at least RSRQ.

[0179] As an example, the first measurement result includes measurement results for at least one reference signal resource.

[0180] As an example, the first message provides location information, which includes measurement results for at least one location method.

[0181] As an example, the at least one positioning method includes the positioning method defined by LPP (LTE positioning protocol).

[0182] As one example, the at least one positioning method includes ECID (enhanced cell ID).

[0183] As one example, the at least one positioning method includes TDOA (Time Difference of Arrival).

[0184] As an example, the at least one positioning method includes OTDOA (Observed Time Difference of Arrival).

[0185] As one example, the at least one positioning method includes AoD (Angle of Departure).

[0186] As an example, the at least one positioning method includes RTT (Round Trip Time).

[0187] As an example, the at least one positioning method includes GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System).

[0188] As an example, the first measurement results include measurement results for networks using access technologies other than 3GPP.

[0189] As one example, the at least one positioning method includes sensor-based positioning.

[0190] As an example, the first message indicates the accuracy or completeness of the provided location information.

[0191] As an example, the first measurement configuration indicates at least one reference signal resource.

[0192] As an example, the at least one reference signal resource includes an SSB.

[0193] As an example, the at least one reference signal resource includes CSI-RS (channel status information-reference signal).

[0194] The at least one reference signal resource includes a positioning reference signal resource.

[0195] As one embodiment, the first measurement result depends on the first measurement configuration, including: the first measurement result is a measurement result on the at least one reference signal resource.

[0196] As an example, the first measurement configuration indicates the index of the positioning reference signal resource included in the at least one reference signal resource in the SIB.

[0197] As a sub-implementation of this embodiment, the SIB includes SIBpos.

[0198] As one embodiment, the positioning reference signal resource includes PRS (positioning reference signal).

[0199] As an example, the first message is a Terminal Response.

[0200] As an example, the first message belongs to the SIM application.

[0201] As one example, the terminal is a UE or a mobile phone.

[0202] As one example, the terminal includes the integrated circuit card and ME.

[0203] As one example, the terminal includes an ME.

[0204] As an example, the first message follows the protocol between UICC and ME.

[0205] As an example, the first message is a feedback of signaling on the first interface.

[0206] As an example, the advantage of the first message being a feedback on signaling on the first interface is that measurements can be better scheduled and power consumption is reduced.

[0207] As an example, the first message is initiated proactively.

[0208] As an example, the first message is initiated proactively, which has the advantage of allowing the integrated circuit card to grasp the measurement results more promptly, especially when the measurement results change rapidly.

[0209] As an example, the meaning of sending a first message to the integrated circuit card through the first interface includes: the first message is a message on the first interface.

[0210] As an example, the meaning of sending a first message to the integrated circuit card through the first interface includes: the first message being the protocol on the first interface.

[0211] As an example, the meaning of sending the first message to the integrated circuit card through the first interface includes: ME sending the first message to UICC through the first interface.

[0212] As an example, the first message is local information included in TERMINAL RESPONSE.

[0213] As one example, the first message includes timing advance information.

[0214] As one example, the timing advance information is local information of the terminal.

[0215] As one embodiment, the timing advance information is the timing advance information locally maintained by the terminal.

[0216] As an example, the first message includes the local information, the first timing advance value.

[0217] As one embodiment, the timing advance information includes the first timing advance value.

[0218] As one example, the timing advance information includes NG-RAN / Satellite NG-RAN Primary Timing Advance Information.

[0219] As one example, the timing advance information includes eNG-RAN Primary Timing Advance Information.

[0220] As one example, the timing advance information includes eNG-RAN / Satellite eNG-RAN Primary Timing Advance Information.

[0221] As one embodiment, the timing advance information is the timing advance information of a 6G wireless access network.

[0222] As one example, the timing advance information includes at least 6 bytes.

[0223] As one example, the timing advance information includes at least 8 bytes.

[0224] As an example, the first timing advance value is a timing advance value.

[0225] As an example, the first timing advance value occupies 3 bytes.

[0226] As one embodiment, the first timing advance is for the first cell and includes: the first timing advance is the offset between the downlink frame of the first cell and the uplink frame sent to the first cell.

[0227] As an example, the uplink and downlink radio frames of the terminal are for the same cell.

[0228] As an example, the same cell includes the first cell.

[0229] As an example, the uplink radio frames and downlink radio frames of the terminal have a corresponding relationship.

[0230] As one embodiment, the offset between the uplink and downlink radio frames of the terminal is the time offset.

[0231] As an example, the uplink radio frame of the terminal is an uplink frame transmitted by the terminal.

[0232] As an example, the downlink radio frame of the terminal is a downlink radio frame received by the terminal.

[0233] As one embodiment, the timing advance maintained by the terminal includes: the timing advance configured by the terminal.

[0234] As one embodiment, the timing advance maintained by the terminal includes: the timing advance of the timing advance group configured on the terminal.

[0235] As one embodiment, the timing advance maintained by the terminal includes: the terminal starts a corresponding timer for any maintained timing advance, and when the corresponding timer expires, the any maintained timing advance is considered unavailable.

[0236] As an example, when the maintained timing advance is effective, the terminal remains synchronized with the network.

[0237] As a sub-example of this embodiment, the network is the network to which the timing advance is targeted.

[0238] As one embodiment, the timing advance maintained by the terminal includes: receiving instructions from the network to update the maintained timing advance.

[0239] As one embodiment, the timing advance maintained by the terminal includes: initiating a random access procedure to obtain the maintained timing advance.

[0240] As one embodiment, the timing advance maintained by the terminal includes: measuring uplink or downlink delay to obtain the maintained timing advance.

[0241] As one embodiment, the timing advance maintained by the terminal includes: timing advance maintained separately for communicating with the corresponding cell.

[0242] As an example, different timing advances correspond to different cells.

[0243] As an example, the timing advance is caused by a certain distance between the terminal and the network antenna.

[0244] As an example, a timing advance group includes a timing advance.

[0245] As one embodiment, when the terminal is configured with multiple timing advance groups, the terminal maintains multiple timing advances.

[0246] As an example, a timing advance group corresponds to or is associated with at least one cell.

[0247] As an example, the meaning of "a timing advance group corresponding to or associated with at least one cell" is that the timing advance of the at least one cell is the timing advance of the timing advance group.

[0248] As an example, the first timing advance value is a timing advance value.

[0249] As an example, the value of the timed advance adopts a format suitable for the transmission of the first message.

[0250] As one embodiment, the format suitable for the first message transmission includes number systems.

[0251] As an example, the format suitable for the transmission of the first message includes precision.

[0252] As one example, the format suitable for the first message transmission includes the number of bits.

[0253] As one embodiment, the first timing advance value for the first cell includes: the first timing advance value is or indicates the timing advance of the first cell.

[0254] As one embodiment, the first timing advance value is for the first cell and includes: the first timing advance value is the timing advance value of the timing advance group to which the first cell belongs.

[0255] As one embodiment, the first timing advance value is for the first cell and includes: the first timing advance value is obtained by timing advance of the timing advance group to which the first cell belongs.

[0256] As one embodiment, relying on the first timing advance value means determining the uplink transmission time according to the first timing advance value.

[0257] As one embodiment, the reliance on the first timing advance value is to determine the uplink transmission time according to the first timing advance value and the reception time of the downlink radio frame.

[0258] As an example, the integrated circuit card refers to the integrated circuit card in a mobile terminal.

[0259] As an example, the integrated circuit card is pluggable.

[0260] As one example, the integrated circuit card corresponds to or stores a SIM application.

[0261] As an example, a User Equipment (UE) is a device that allows a user to access network services. The interface between the UE and the network is an air interface. A UE can be further subdivided into at least one domain, with different domains separated by reference points. The UE is subdivided into an integrated circuit card domain and a mobile device (ME) domain. The mobile device domain can be further subdivided into one or more mobile terminals and terminal device components to explicitly illustrate the connectivity relationships between different functional groups.

[0262] As an example, one mobile station (MS) corresponds to one UE.

[0263] As an example, a mobile device (ME) is functionally divided into multiple entities or components, namely one or more mobile terminals (MT) and one or more terminal equipments (TE).

[0264] As an example, TE refers to the device that provides the necessary functions for users to operate access protocols. These functions are a group of functions on the user side of the user and network interfaces.

[0265] As an example, MT is a component of ME used to support and manage functions related to the PLMN access interface.

[0266] As an example, MT is implemented as a functional entity.

[0267] As one example, the access interface includes both 3GPP and non-3GPP interfaces.

[0268] As one example, the integrated circuit card communicates with the network through a set of independent protocols, that is, the ME provides the SIM application on the integrated circuit card with a mechanism to access the data bearer supported by the ME and the network.

[0269] As an example, the protocol of the air interface depends on the bearer.

[0270] As an example, the communication context multiplexed on the physical channel of the first interface is also referred to as a logical channel, which is different from the logical channel of the MAC sublayer.

[0271] As one example, the communication context includes commands or responses.

[0272] As an example, the first message is the response.

[0273] As an example, the SIM Application Toolbox process is a communication protocol between the ME and the integrated circuit card, and its function includes the application of the integrated circuit card sending commands to the ME.

[0274] As an example, the terminal described in this application has only one ME.

[0275] As an example, the ME in this application is any ME of the terminal.

[0276] As an example, the timing advance maintained by the terminal is the timing advance maintained by the ME.

[0277] As an example, the first message is requested when the ME is requested.

[0278] As an example, the identifier of the first cell includes PCI (physical cell identifier).

[0279] As an example, the identifier of the first cell includes CGI (Cell Global Identifier).

[0280] As an example, the CGI includes NCGI (NR CGI).

[0281] As an example, the identifier of the first cell includes CGI and PCI.

[0282] As an example, the PCI includes information indicated by the system information of the first cell.

[0283] As an example, the PCI includes that indicated by ServingCellConfigCommon.

[0284] As one example, the PCI includes additional PCI.

[0285] As an example, at least one of the timing advances maintained by the terminal is for NTN.

[0286] As an example, at least one of the timing advances maintained by the terminal is for TN.

[0287] As one example, the multiple timing advances belong to multiple timing advance groups (TAGs).

[0288] As one example, the multiple timing advances belong to at least two timing advance groups.

[0289] As an example, a timing advance group includes or is associated with at least one cell, wherein the at least one cell included or associated with the timing advance group has the same timing advance.

[0290] As an example, the at least one cell included in or associated with a timing advance group is synchronized.

[0291] As one embodiment, the at least one cell included in or associated with a timing advance group is co-located.

[0292] As an example, the at least one cell included in or associated with a timing advance group has the same offset between uplink and downlink radio frames.

[0293] As an example, the offset between the uplink and downlink radio frames of the at least one cell included in or associated with the timing advance group is less than a threshold.

[0294] As an example, the threshold is the accuracy of the timing advance.

[0295] As an example, any advance timing belongs to a certain TAG.

[0296] As an example, the plurality of timing advance groups are all master timing advance groups.

[0297] As an example, the meaning of "the multiple timing advance groups are all main timing advance groups" is that the terminal has multiple main timing advance groups.

[0298] As an example, each timing advance group has an identifier, and different timing advance groups have different identifiers.

[0299] As an example, a timing advance group refers to a group of serving cells configured by RRC signaling that use the same timing reference cell and the same timing advance value.

[0300] As one example, some or all of the group of serving cells are configured with uplink.

[0301] As an example, the timing advance group of a SpCell including a MAC entity is the Primary Timing Advance Group (PTAG).

[0302] As an example, the timing advance groups other than the primary timing advance group are secondary timing advance groups (STAG).

[0303] As one embodiment, at least two of the multiple timing advances belong to the same timing advance group.

[0304] As a sub-implementation of this embodiment, the plurality of timing advances are the plurality of timing advances maintained by the terminal.

[0305] As one embodiment, the plurality of timing advances includes two timing advances.

[0306] As a sub-implementation of this embodiment, the plurality of timing advances are the plurality of timing advances maintained by the terminal.

[0307] As one embodiment, the plurality of timing advances includes more than two timing advances.

[0308] As a sub-implementation of this embodiment, the plurality of timing advances are the plurality of timing advances maintained by the terminal.

[0309] As an example, a serving cell belongs to only one TAG.

[0310] As an example, whether the first message indicates the first cell depends on the number of timing advances maintained by the terminal includes: when the number of timing advances maintained by the terminal is greater than 1, the first message indicates the first cell; when the number of timing advances maintained by the terminal is 1, whether the first message indicates the first cell is optional.

[0311] As a sub-implementation of this embodiment, the advantage of the above method is that it can more clearly indicate the cell to which the reported first timing advance value is applied.

[0312] As one embodiment, the first message indicates a plurality of cells and a timing advance value for each of the plurality of cells;

[0313] The terminal maintains multiple time advances.

[0314] As one embodiment, the first message indicating multiple cells and the timing advance value for each of the multiple cells includes: the identifier of each of the multiple cells indicated by the first message.

[0315] As an example, the identifier of each cell includes PCI.

[0316] As an example, the identifier of each cell includes a CGI.

[0317] As an example, the plurality of cells are all SpCells.

[0318] As one embodiment, the first message indicates a plurality of PCIs and a timing advance value for each of the plurality of PCIs; wherein the terminal maintains a plurality of timing advances.

[0319] As one example, the plurality of PCIs includes at least one additional PCI.

[0320] As an example, at least two of the plurality of PCIs belong to the same serving cell.

[0321] As an example, the first message indicates that the ME is in a connected state.

[0322] As an example, the connection state is an RRC connection state.

[0323] Example 2

[0324] Example 2 illustrates a schematic diagram of a network architecture according to this application, as shown in Figure 2.

[0325] Figure 2 illustrates the network architecture 200 of 5G NR, LTE (Long-Term Evolution), and LTE-A (Long-Term Evolution Advanced) systems. The 5G NR or LTE network architecture 200 may be referred to as 5GS (5G System) / EPS (Evolved Packet System) 200 or some other suitable term. 5GS / EPS 200 may include one or more UE (User Equipment) 201, NG-RAN (Next Generation Radio Access Network) 202, 5GC (5G Core Network) / EPC (Evolved Packet Core) 210, HSS (Home Subscriber Server) / UDM (Unified Data Management) 220, and Internet services 230. 5GS / EPS can interconnect with other access networks, but these entities / interfaces are not shown for simplicity. As shown in the figure, 5GS / EPS provides packet-switched services; however, those skilled in the art will readily understand that the various concepts presented throughout this application can be extended to networks providing circuit-switched services or other cellular networks. NG-RAN includes NR Node B (gNB) 203 and other gNR Node B (gNB) 204. gNB 203 provides user and control plane protocol termination to UE 201. gNB 203 can connect to other gNB 204 via an Xn interface (e.g., backhaul). gNB 203 may also be referred to as a base station, base transceiver station, radio base station, radio transceiver, transceiver function, Basic Services Set (BSS), Extended Services Set (ESS), TRP (Transmitter Receiver Node), or some other suitable terminology. gNB 203 provides UE 201 with an access point to 5GC / EPC 210. Examples of UE201 include cellular phones, smartphones, Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) phones, laptops, personal digital assistants (PDAs), satellite radios, non-terrestrial base station communications, satellite mobile communications, global positioning systems, multimedia devices, video devices, digital audio players (e.g., MP3 players), cameras, game consoles, drones, aircraft, narrowband IoT devices, machine-type communication devices, land vehicles, automobiles, wearable devices, or any other similar functional devices.Those skilled in the art may also refer to UE201 as a mobile station, subscriber station, mobile unit, subscriber unit, radio unit, remote unit, mobile device, radio device, wireless communication device, remote device, mobile subscriber station, access terminal, mobile terminal, radio terminal, remote terminal, handheld device, user agent, mobile client, client, or any other suitable term. gNB203 connects to 5GC / EPC210 via the S1 / NG interface. 5GC / EPC210 includes MME (Mobility Management Entity) / AMF (Authentication Management Field) / SMF (Session Management Function) 211, other MME / AMF / SMF 214, S-GW (Service Gateway) / UPF (User Plane Function) 212, and P-GW (Packet Data Network Gateway) / UPF 213. The MME / AMF / SMF211 is the control node that handles signaling between UE201 and 5GC / EPC210. ​​Generally, the MME / AMF / SMF211 provides bearer and connection management. All user IP (Internet Protocol) packets are transmitted through the S-GW / UPF212, which is itself connected to the P-GW / UPF213. The P-GW provides UE IP address allocation and other functions. The P-GW / UPF213 is connected to Internet service 230. Internet service 230 includes operator-compliant Internet Protocol services, specifically including the Internet, intranet, IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem), and packet-switched streaming services. When using near-field communication (NFC), the network may also include corresponding functions or nodes related to NFC functionality.

[0326] As an example, the terminal in this application is UE201.

[0327] As an example, the base station of the second node in this application is gNB203.

[0328] As an example, the radio link from UE201 to NR node B is an uplink.

[0329] As an example, the radio link from NR node B to UE201 is a downlink.

[0330] As an example, the UE201 includes a mobile phone.

[0331] As an example, the UE201 is a dedicated device or special device with communication functions.

[0332] As an example, the gNB203 is a microcell base station.

[0333] As an example, the gNB203 is a pico cell base station.

[0334] As an example, the gNB203 is a base station used in a home network.

[0335] As an example, the gNB203 is a base station used in a private network.

[0336] Example 3

[0337] Example 3 illustrates a schematic diagram of an embodiment of a wireless protocol architecture for a user plane and control plane according to this application, as shown in Figure 3. Figure 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating an embodiment of a radio protocol architecture for a user plane 350 and a control plane 300. Figure 3 shows the radio protocol architecture for a terminal (UE, gNB) and a second node (gNB, UE), or between two UEs, using three layers: Layer 1, Layer 2, and Layer 3. Layer 1 (L1 layer) is the lowest layer and implements various PHY (physical layer) signal processing functions. Layer 1 will be referred to herein as PHY301. Layer 2 (L2 layer) 305 is above PHY301 and is responsible for the link between the terminal and the second node, and between the two UEs, via PHY301. Layer L2 305 includes a MAC (Medium Access Control) sublayer 302, an RLC (Radio Link Control) sublayer 303, and a PDCP (Packet Data Convergence Protocol) sublayer 304, which terminate at the second node. The PDCP sublayer 304 provides multiplexing between different radio bearers and logical channels. It also provides security through encrypted data packets and supports inter-node mobility for terminals. The RLC sublayer 303 provides upper-layer packet segmentation and reassembly, retransmission of lost packets, and packet reordering to compensate for out-of-order reception due to HARQ. The MAC sublayer 302 provides multiplexing between logical and transport channels. It is also responsible for allocating various radio resources (e.g., resource blocks) within a cell among terminals. Furthermore, the MAC sublayer 302 handles HARQ operations. In the control plane 300, the RRC (Radio Resource Control) sublayer 306 in Layer 3 (L3 layer) is responsible for acquiring radio resources (i.e., radio bearers) and configuring the lower layers using RRC signaling between the second node and the terminal. Nodes using secondary link communication may also include the PC5-S (PC5 Signaling Protocol) sublayer 307 responsible for processing the signaling protocol of the PC5 interface. The radio protocol architecture of the user plane 350 includes Layer 1 (L1 layer) and Layer 2 (L2 layer). The radio protocol architecture for the terminal and the second node in the user plane 350 is largely the same as the corresponding layers and sublayers in the control plane 300 for the physical layer (PHY) 351, the PDCP sublayer 354 in L2 layer 355, the RLC sublayer 353 in L2 layer 355, and the MAC sublayer 352 in L2 layer 355. However, the PDCP sublayer 354 also provides header compression for upper layer data packets to reduce radio transmission overhead.The L2 layer 355 in the user plane 350 also includes the SDAP (Service Data Adaptation Protocol) sublayer 356. The SDAP sublayer 356 is responsible for mapping between QoS flows and Data Radio Bearers (DRBs) to support service diversity. SRBs can be seen as services or interfaces provided by the PDCP layer to higher layers, such as the RRC sublayer. In the NR system, SRBs include SRB1, SRB2, and SRB3, which are used to transmit different types of control signaling. SRBs are bearers between the UE and the access network, used to transmit control signaling, including RRC signaling, between the UE and the access network. SRB1 is particularly important for the UE; after each UE establishes an RRC connection, there will be an SRB1 used to transmit RRC signaling. Most signaling is transmitted through SRB1. If SRB1 is interrupted or unavailable, the UE must re-establish RRC. SRB2 is generally only used to transmit NAS signaling or security-related signaling. UEs may not need to configure SRB3. Except for emergency services, the UE must establish an RRC connection with the network for subsequent communication. Although not illustrated, the terminal may have several upper layers above L2 layer 355. This includes a network layer (e.g., IP layer) terminating at the P-GW on the network side and an application layer terminating at the other end of the connection (e.g., remote UE, server, etc.). Protocol layers can also be referred to as protocol sublayers. Figure 3 shows a general protocol layer structure; the nodes used in this application may omit some protocol layers. When the terminal communicates with an L2 U2N relay, an adaptation sublayer can also be used, located between the PDCP sublayer and the RLC sublayer.

[0338] As an example, the wireless protocol architecture in Figure 3 is applicable to the terminal described in this application.

[0339] As an example, the wireless protocol architecture in Figure 3 is applicable to the second node in this application.

[0340] As an example, the first signaling in this application is generated in the NAS.

[0341] As an example, the second signaling in this application is generated on the integrated circuit card.

[0342] As an example, the first message in this application is generated on the ME.

[0343] As an example, the third signaling in this application is generated in RRC sublayer 306.

[0344] As an example, the second message in this application is generated in the NAS or RRC sublayer 306.

[0345] Example 4

[0346] Example 4 illustrates a schematic diagram of a first communication device and a second communication device according to an embodiment of this application, as shown in Figure 4. Figure 4 is a block diagram of a first communication device 450 and a second communication device 410 communicating with each other in an access network.

[0347] The first communication device 450 includes a controller / processor 459, a memory 460, a data source 467, a transmitting processor 468, a receiving processor 456, and optionally may also include a multi-antenna transmitting processor 457, a multi-antenna receiving processor 458, a transmitter / receiver 454, and an antenna 452.

[0348] The second communication device 410 includes a controller / processor 475, a memory 476, a receiver processor 470, a transmitter processor 416, and optionally may also include a multi-antenna receiver processor 472, a multi-antenna transmitter processor 471, a transmitter / receiver 418, and an antenna 420.

[0349] In the transmission from the second communication device 410 to the first communication device 450, at the second communication device 410, upper-layer data packets from the core network are provided to the controller / processor 475. The controller / processor 475 implements L2 (Layer-2) layer functionality. In the transmission from the second communication device 410 to the first communication device 450, the controller / processor 475 provides header compression, encryption, packet segmentation and reordering, multiplexing between logical and transport channels, and radio resource allocation to the first communication device 450 based on various priority metrics. The controller / processor 475 is also responsible for retransmitting lost packets and signaling to the first communication device 450. The transmit processor 416 and the multi-antenna transmit processor 471 implement various signal processing functions for the L1 layer (i.e., the physical layer). Transmit processor 416 performs encoding and interleaving to facilitate forward error correction (FEC) at the second communication device 410, and mapping of signal clusters based on various modulation schemes (e.g., Binary Phase Shift Keying (BPSK), Quadrature Phase Shift Keying (QPSK), M-Phase Shift Keying (M-PSK), M-QAM). Multi-antenna transmit processor 471 performs digital spatial precoding on the encoded and modulated symbols, including codebook-based and non-codebook-based precoding, and beamforming processing, generating one or more spatial streams. Transmit processor 416 then maps each spatial stream to subcarriers, multiplexes it with a reference signal (e.g., a pilot) in the time and / or frequency domains, and subsequently uses inverse fast Fourier transform (IFFT) to generate a physical channel carrying the time-domain multicarrier symbol stream. Multi-antenna transmit processor 471 then performs transmit analog precoding / beamforming operations on the time-domain multicarrier symbol stream. Each transmitter 418 converts the baseband multicarrier symbol stream provided by the multi-antenna transmitter processor 471 into an radio frequency stream, which is then provided to different antennas 420.

[0350] In the transmission from the second communication device 410 to the first communication device 450, at the first communication device 450, each receiver 454 receives a signal through its corresponding antenna 452. Each receiver 454 recovers the information modulated onto the radio frequency carrier and converts the radio frequency stream into a baseband multicarrier symbol stream, which is then provided to the receiver processor 456. The receiver processor 456 and the multi-antenna receiver processor 458 implement various signal processing functions of the L1 layer. The multi-antenna receiver processor 458 performs receive analog precoding / beamforming operations on the baseband multicarrier symbol stream from the receiver 454. The receiver processor 456 uses a Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) to convert the baseband multicarrier symbol stream after the receive analog precoding / beamforming operations from the time domain to the frequency domain. In the frequency domain, the physical layer data signal and the reference signal are demultiplexed by the receiver processor 456, where the reference signal is used for channel estimation, and the data signal is recovered in the multi-antenna receiver processor 458 after multi-antenna detection to recover any spatial stream destined for the first communication device 450. Symbols on each spatial stream are demodulated and recovered in the receive processor 456, generating soft decisions. The receive processor 456 then decodes and deinterleaves the soft decisions to recover upper-layer data and control signals transmitted by the second communication device 410 over the physical channel. The upper-layer data and control signals are then provided to the controller / processor 459. The controller / processor 459 implements L2 layer functions. The controller / processor 459 may be associated with a memory 460 storing program code and data. The memory 460 may be referred to as computer-readable media. In transmissions from the second communication device 410 to the first communication device 450, the controller / processor 459 provides multiplexing, packet reassembly, decryption, header decompression, and control signal processing between the transport and logical channels to recover upper-layer data packets from the core network. The upper-layer data packets are then provided to all protocol layers above L2. Various control signals may also be provided to L3 for L3 processing.

[0351] In the transmission from the first communication device 450 to the second communication device 410, at the first communication device 450, a data source 467 is used to provide upper-layer data packets to the controller / processor 459. The data source 467 represents all protocol layers above the L2 layer. Similar to the transmission functions at the second communication device 410 described in the transmission from the second communication device 410 to the first communication device 450, the controller / processor 459 implements header compression, encryption, packet segmentation and reordering, and multiplexing between logical and transport channels based on radio resource allocation, implementing L2 layer functions for the user plane and control plane. The controller / processor 459 is also responsible for retransmitting lost packets and signaling to the second communication device 410. Transmit processor 468 performs modulation mapping and channel coding processing, while multi-antenna transmit processor 457 performs digital multi-antenna spatial precoding, including codebook-based and non-codebook-based precoding, and beamforming processing. Subsequently, transmit processor 468 modulates the generated spatial stream into a multi-carrier / single-carrier symbol stream. After analog precoding / beamforming operations in multi-antenna transmit processor 457, the stream is provided to different antennas 452 via transmitter 454. Each transmitter 454 first converts the baseband symbol stream provided by multi-antenna transmit processor 457 into a radio frequency symbol stream before providing it to antenna 452.

[0352] In the transmission from the first communication device 450 to the second communication device 410, the function at the second communication device 410 is similar to the receiving function at the first communication device 450 described in the transmission from the second communication device 410 to the first communication device 450. Each receiver 418 receives radio frequency signals through its corresponding antenna 420, converts the received radio frequency signals into baseband signals, and provides the baseband signals to the multi-antenna receiving processor 472 and the receiving processor 470. The receiving processor 470 and the multi-antenna receiving processor 472 jointly implement the L1 layer functions. The controller / processor 475 implements the L2 layer functions. The controller / processor 475 may be associated with a memory 476 that stores program code and data. The memory 476 may be referred to as computer-readable media. In the transmission from the first communication device 450 to the second communication device 410, the controller / processor 475 provides multiplexing between the transmission and logical channels, packet reassembly, decryption, header decompression, and control signal processing to recover upper-layer data packets from the UE 450. Upper-layer packets from the controller / processor 475 can be provided to the core network.

[0353] As one embodiment, the first communication device 450 includes: at least one processor and at least one memory, the at least one memory including computer program code; the at least one memory and the computer program code are configured to be used with the at least one processor, and the first communication device 450 at least: receives first signaling via an air interface, the first signaling being NAS signaling, the first signaling indicating a first measurement configuration; performs a first measurement according to the first measurement configuration; sends a first message to an integrated circuit card via a first interface, the first message including a first measurement result, wherein the first measurement result is the result of the first measurement; wherein the first interface is an interface between the integrated circuit card of the terminal and the mobile equipment (ME) of the terminal.

[0354] As one embodiment, the first communication device 450 includes: a memory storing a computer-readable instruction program that produces actions when executed by at least one processor, the actions including: receiving first signaling via an air interface, the first signaling being NAS signaling indicating a first measurement configuration; performing a first measurement according to the first measurement configuration; and sending a first message to an integrated circuit card via a first interface, the first message including a first measurement result, wherein the first measurement result is the result of the first measurement; wherein the first interface is an interface between the integrated circuit card of the terminal and the mobile equipment (ME) of the terminal.

[0355] As an example, the first communication device 450 corresponds to the terminal in this application.

[0356] As an example, the second communication device 410 corresponds to the second node in this application.

[0357] As an example, the first communication device 450 is a UE.

[0358] As an example, the first communication device 450 is a mobile phone.

[0359] As an example, the first communication device 450 is a relay.

[0360] As one embodiment, the first communication device 450 is an L2 U2N relay.

[0361] As one embodiment, the second communication device 410 is a base station.

[0362] As an example, neither the second signaling nor the first message is transmitted over the air interface.

[0363] As one embodiment, both the second signaling and the first message are transmitted through the first interface.

[0364] As one embodiment, receiver 454 (including antenna 452), receiver processor 456 and controller / processor 459 are used in this application to receive the first signaling.

[0365] As one embodiment, receiver 454 (including antenna 452), receiver processor 456 and controller / processor 459 are used in this application to receive the third signaling.

[0366] As one embodiment, a transmitter 454 (including an antenna 452), a transmitter processor 468, and a controller / processor 459 are used in this application to transmit the second message.

[0367] Example 5

[0368] Example 5 illustrates a wireless signal transmission flowchart according to an embodiment of this application, as shown in Figure 5. In Figure 5, U01 corresponds to the ME of this application, U02 corresponds to the integrated circuit card of this application, and U03 is the network. It should be noted that the order in this example does not limit the signal transmission order and implementation order in this application, and the steps in F51 and F52 are optional.

[0369] For ME U01, a second signaling is received in step S5101; a first signaling is received in step S5102; a first measurement is performed in step S5103; a third signaling is received in step S5104; a second message is sent in step S5105; and a first message is sent in step S5106.

[0370] For integrated circuit card U02, a second signaling is sent in step S5201; a first message is received in step S5202.

[0371] For network U03, a first signaling is sent in step S5301; a third signaling is sent in step S5302; and a second message is received in step S5302.

[0372] In Embodiment 5, the first signaling is NAS signaling, and the first signaling indicates a first measurement configuration; the first message includes a first measurement result, wherein the first measurement result is the result of the first measurement; wherein the first interface is the interface between the integrated circuit card of the terminal and the mobile equipment (ME) of the terminal.

[0373] As an example, the ME U01 performs step S5103 according to the first measurement configuration.

[0374] As an example, the interface between the ME U01 and the integrated circuit card U02 is the first interface.

[0375] As one embodiment, the network U03 includes network nodes.

[0376] As one embodiment, the network U03 includes a base station.

[0377] As one embodiment, the network U03 includes a wireless access network device.

[0378] As an example, in response to receiving the second signaling, ME U01 performs step S5106.

[0379] As an example, both ME U01 and the integrated circuit card U02 belong to the terminal.

[0380] As an example, a typical integrated circuit card is provided by the operator, but the integrated circuit card U02, such as a SIM card, is necessary for the terminal to access the network. The integrated circuit card U02 and the ME U01 together constitute a terminal that can access the wireless network.

[0381] As an example, the integrated circuit card U02 triggers the second signaling according to an internal algorithm or internal requirements.

[0382] As one example, the internal requirements include positioning requirements.

[0383] As an example, the integrated circuit card U02 triggers the first signaling according to the instruction of the core network.

[0384] As an example, the integrated circuit card U02 communicates with the core network using a bearer-independent protocol.

[0385] As an example, the integrated circuit card U02 is provided by the operator of the core network.

[0386] As one embodiment, the network U03 includes a core network.

[0387] As one embodiment, the core network includes a location management function unit.

[0388] As one embodiment, the core network includes a billing function unit.

[0389] As one embodiment, the core network includes a monitoring unit.

[0390] As an example, the communication between the integrated circuit card U02 and the core network is transparent to the ME U01.

[0391] As an example, the integrated circuit card U02 requests the network U03 to configure the first measurement configuration.

[0392] As an example, the first measurement configuration is actively configured by network U03.

[0393] As an example, the first message is a response to the second signaling.

[0394] As an example, the interface between the network U03 and the ME U01 is an air interface.

[0395] As an example, the signaling sent by the network U03 to the ME U01 needs to be through the air interface.

[0396] As an example, the network U03 includes a radio access network and a core network. The signaling generated by the core network needs to be sent to the terminal by the radio access network. Therefore, those skilled in the art should understand that the first signaling is usually encapsulated in an RRC signaling and sent to the terminal.

[0397] As one embodiment, the radio access network includes a base station, a control unit, and a data unit, with the base station managing one or more cells; the core network includes an AMF (Authentication, Authorization, and Confirmation Function), an LMF (User Plane Function), a UPF (User Plane Function), session functions, etc. Those skilled in the art should understand that although the core network also has a UPF, its functions are not the same as those of the user plane in the radio access network.

[0398] As an example, the first signaling is NAS signaling, i.e., generated by the core network. This is the core of this application. Compared with the first signaling being generated by the radio access network, the core network generating the first signaling has many advantages, including: First, the measurement configured by the radio access network is mainly for reporting measurement results to the cell. Currently, it does not support configuring measurement to report measurement results to the integrated circuit card U02. Simply configuring measurement to the integrated circuit card U02 is not supported by the current measurement framework and would introduce huge complexity. Second, the core network is controlled by the operator, and the integrated circuit card U02 is also provided by the operator. Therefore, it is conducive to closer and seamless cooperation between the two, and thus more conducive to supporting proprietary algorithms, which provides the possibility of further improving performance.

[0399] As an example, the meaning of "the first signaling is NAS signaling" is that the first signaling is generated by the core network.

[0400] As one embodiment, the second signaling requests local information, wherein the second signaling triggers the first message.

[0401] As one embodiment, the second signaling includes Request Local Information.

[0402] As one example, the second signaling belongs to the SIM application toolkit.

[0403] As an example, the first message belongs to the SIM application toolkit.

[0404] As one embodiment, the SIM application toolkit is or includes signaling and signaling procedures defined on the first interface.

[0405] As one example, the second signaling belongs to the SIM application.

[0406] As an example, receiving the second signaling through the first interface means that the second signaling is the signaling defined on the first interface.

[0407] As one embodiment, the second signaling is sent to the ME by the terminal's integrated circuit card or SIM.

[0408] As an example, the second signaling follows the protocol between UICC and ME.

[0409] As an example, the second signaling is active signaling.

[0410] As one example, the second signaling request ME sends current local information to the UICC.

[0411] As an example, the second signaling is PROVIDE LOCAL INFORMATION.

[0412] As one example, the second signaling indicates a request for measurement results.

[0413] As an example, ME U01 needs to provide feedback in response to the second signaling.

[0414] As one example, the second signaling triggers the first message.

[0415] As one example, the second signaling indicates the first cell.

[0416] As one example, the first message is the main cell of the terminal.

[0417] As an example, the third signaling is RRC signaling.

[0418] As one example, the third signaling is generated by the radio access network.

[0419] As one example, the third signaling is generated by the base station or cell.

[0420] As an example, the third signaling is not generated by the core network.

[0421] As one embodiment, the third signaling includes a second measurement configuration, which includes at least one MeasObject.

[0422] As an example, the first measurement configuration does not include MeasObject.

[0423] As an example, MeasObject is a core concept for wireless access network configuration measurement.

[0424] As an example, any measurement of the wireless access network configuration is based on at least one MeasOjbect.

[0425] As an example, MeasObject is associated with a reporting configuration that, when conditions indicated by the reporting configuration are met, triggers a report of measurement results to the network.

[0426] As an example, MeasObject includes SMTC (SSB Measurement Timing Configuration).

[0427] As an example, MeasObject includes parameters specific to the beam.

[0428] As an example, when both the first measurement configuration and the second measurement configuration indicate that a measurement should be performed within the first measurement gap, the measurement performed within the first measurement gap according to the first measurement configuration has a lower priority than the measurement performed according to the second measurement configuration.

[0429] As an example, when transitioning from the RRC connected state to the RRC inactive state, up to a portion of the configuration in the first measurement configuration is released; in the RRC inactive state, the ME U01 performs a measurement based on the measurement configuration that has not been released in the first measurement configuration.

[0430] As a sub-example of this embodiment, the release of multiple part configurations includes: not releasing any measurement configurations.

[0431] As a sub-example of this embodiment, the release to multiple parts configuration includes: release part measurement configuration.

[0432] As a sub-example of this embodiment, the release to multiple configurations includes: retaining at least a portion of the measurement configuration.

[0433] As a sub-implementation of this embodiment, the above steps occur after S5106.

[0434] As a sub-implementation of this embodiment, the above steps occur before S5106.

[0435] As a sub-example of this embodiment, after entering the RRC inactive state, the first measurement configuration includes at least one measurement configuration that has not been released.

[0436] As one embodiment, the at least one unreleased measurement configuration includes at least a configured reference signal resource.

[0437] As a sub-example of this embodiment, the configuration reference signal resource includes the configuration PRS.

[0438] As a sub-example of this embodiment, the configuration reference signal resource includes the configuration SRS (sounding reference signal).

[0439] As a sub-example of this embodiment, the configuration reference signal resource includes the configuration TRS.

[0440] As an example, the at least one unreleased measurement configuration includes a configuration for the TBS (Terrestrial Beacon System).

[0441] As one embodiment, the at least one unreleased measurement configuration includes: parameters for processing measurement results, such as how many measurement results to use for averaging, filter parameters, how many measurements to take, etc.

[0442] As an example, the at least one unreleased measurement configuration includes: the PLMN (public land mobile network) to be measured.

[0443] As one example, the at least one unreleased measurement configuration includes: the wireless access technology to be measured.

[0444] As an example, the at least one unreleased measurement configuration includes: the validity period of at least one unreleased measurement configuration.

[0445] As an example, the advantages of the above method include: it facilitates better support for reporting measurement results to the integrated circuit card U02 in the RRC inactive state.

[0446] As an example, step S5101 occurs before step S5102.

[0447] As an example, step S5101 follows step S5102.

[0448] As an example, step S5101 occurs before step S5106.

[0449] As an example, step S5105 occurs before step S5106.

[0450] As an example, step S5104 occurs before step S5105.

[0451] As an example, step S5103 occurs before step S5106.

[0452] As an example, step S5102 occurs before step S5103.

[0453] As an example, step S5104 may be performed before or after step S5103.

[0454] As an example, step S5104 follows step S5102.

[0455] As an example, the ME U01 receives a third measurement configuration.

[0456] As a sub-example of this embodiment, ME U01 is executed before step S5105.

[0457] As an example, the third measurement configuration is sent by network U03.

[0458] As an example, the third measurement configuration is sent by LMF in network U03.

[0459] As one embodiment, the third measurement configuration includes auxiliary data for positioning.

[0460] As an example, the ME U01 performs measurements according to the third measurement configuration.

[0461] As an example, the second measurement result is the result of the measurement performed by the ME U01 according to the third measurement configuration.

[0462] As an example, the second measurement result depending on the third measurement configuration means that the second measurement result is the result of the ME U01 performing the measurement according to the third measurement configuration.

[0463] As one example, the second message includes Provide Location Information.

[0464] As an example, the recipient of the second message is LMF.

[0465] Example 6

[0466] Example 6 illustrates a schematic diagram of a terminal structure according to an embodiment of this application, as shown in Figure 6.

[0467] Figure 6 shows the structure of the terminal, which is a UE.

[0468] As an example, a User Equipment (UE) is a device that allows a user to access network services. The interface between the UE and the network is an air interface. A UE can be further subdivided into at least one domain, with different domains separated by reference points. The UE is subdivided into an integrated circuit card domain and a mobile device (ME) domain. The mobile device domain can be further subdivided into one or more mobile terminals and terminal device components to explicitly illustrate the connectivity relationships between different functional groups.

[0469] As an example, what a reference point is and how to distinguish different fields by reference points are existing technologies.

[0470] As an example, one mobile station (MS) corresponds to one UE.

[0471] As an example, a mobile device (ME) is functionally divided into multiple entities or components, namely one or more mobile terminals (MT) and one or more terminal equipment (TE).

[0472] As an example, TE refers to the device that provides the necessary functions for users to operate access protocols. These functions are a group of functions on the user side of the user and network interfaces.

[0473] As an example, one example of the terminal device is a keyboard.

[0474] As an example, MT is a component of ME used to support and manage functions related to the PLMN access interface.

[0475] As an example, MT is implemented as a functional entity.

[0476] As an example, one instance of the MT is a functional component consisting of a baseband, radio frequency, processor, memory, and corresponding programs.

[0477] As one example, the access interface includes both 3GPP and non-3GPP interfaces.

[0478] As an example, Figure 6 shows that the first interface is an internal interface of the UE.

[0479] As one example, the integrated circuit card includes a UICC.

[0480] As one example, the integrated circuit card includes a SIM application.

[0481] As an example, the air interface in Figure 6 is the Uu interface.

[0482] As an example, the Uu interface is an air interface defined by 3GPP.

[0483] As an example, the ME in Figure 6 includes only one MT, but the method proposed in this application is applicable to the case where one ME includes multiple MTs.

[0484] As an example, the ME in Figure 6 includes only one TE, but the method proposed in this application is applicable to the case where one ME includes multiple TEs.

[0485] As an example, the network in Figure 6 includes a wireless access network.

[0486] As an example, there may be an interface between MT and TE.

[0487] As an example, the method proposed in this application is applicable to scenarios where the terminal includes multiple integrated circuit cards, and the integrated circuit card in this application is any one of the multiple integrated circuit cards.

[0488] Example 7

[0489] Example 7 illustrates a schematic diagram of a first measurement configuration according to an embodiment of the present application, as shown in Figure 7.

[0490] As an example, the auxiliary data refers to auxiliary data used for positioning.

[0491] As an example, the assistance data is downlink data.

[0492] As an example, the auxiliary data is configured with LMF.

[0493] As an example, the auxiliary data is a proper noun.

[0494] As an example, the auxiliary data is provided via the ProvideAssitanceData message.

[0495] As an example, ProvideAssitanceData is a location protocol message.

[0496] As one example, the auxiliary data includes multiple data types, such as first auxiliary data, second auxiliary data, etc.

[0497] As one example, the auxiliary data includes auxiliary data for different positioning methods.

[0498] As one example, the first auxiliary data and the second auxiliary data are auxiliary data for different positioning methods.

[0499] As one example, the first auxiliary data and the second auxiliary data are different parameters for auxiliary data with the same positioning method.

[0500] As a sub-implementation of this embodiment, the different parameters are provided by different fields in the ProvideAssitanceData message. For example, the first auxiliary data includes reference cell information of the OTDOA, and the second auxiliary data includes neighbor cell information of the OTDOA.

[0501] As an example, the first measurement configuration terminal is configured at least partially from the auxiliary data.

[0502] As an example, the first signaling indicates which data in the first measurement configuration comes from the auxiliary data.

[0503] As an example, the first signaling indicates that at least a portion of the configuration in the first measurement configuration comes from the auxiliary data.

[0504] As an example, the at least partial configuration includes the first configuration item.

[0505] As an example, "from the auxiliary data" refers to parameters that reference the auxiliary data.

[0506] As an example, "from the auxiliary data" refers to referencing the second auxiliary data.

[0507] As one embodiment, the first measurement configuration includes at least a first configuration item. The first measurement configuration may also include other configuration items.

[0508] As an example, the first configuration item includes the same content as the first measurement configuration.

[0509] As a sub-example of this embodiment, the first measurement configuration is entirely derived from the auxiliary data.

[0510] As an example, the first measurement configuration includes multiple configuration items, and the first configuration item is one of the multiple configuration items.

[0511] As an example, the configuration items included in the first measurement configuration include configurations specific to a particular cell.

[0512] As an example, the configuration items included in the first measurement configuration include configurations for a specific frequency.

[0513] As an example, the configuration items included in the first measurement configuration include configurations for a specific time period.

[0514] As an example, the configuration items included in the first measurement configuration include configurations for a specific reference signal resource.

[0515] As an example, the configuration items included in the first measurement configuration include configurations for a specific positioning method.

[0516] As an example, the advantages of the above method include: saving signaling overhead and providing better positioning measurement results to the integrated circuit card.

[0517] As one embodiment, the third measurement configuration includes the auxiliary data.

[0518] Example 8

[0519] Example 8 illustrates a schematic diagram of a first measuring gap according to an embodiment of the present application, as shown in Figure 8.

[0520] As an example, the first measurement gap is one of a plurality of measurement gaps.

[0521] As an example, the plurality of measurement gaps are periodic.

[0522] As an example, the length of the first measurement gap is one of 1 millisecond, 2 milliseconds, 3 milliseconds, 5 milliseconds, and 10 milliseconds.

[0523] As an example, the first measurement gap is used for inter-frequency measurement.

[0524] As an example, during the first measurement interval, the terminal does not require the transmission of SRS.

[0525] As an example, during the first measurement gap, the terminal does not require transmission on the shared channel.

[0526] As an example, during the first measurement gap, the terminal does not require reception on the shared channel.

[0527] As an example, during the first measurement gap, the terminal does not require listening to the PDCCH (physical downlink control channel).

[0528] As one embodiment, the first measurement occupies at least a portion of the first measurement gap.

[0529] As an example, the first signaling indicates that the first measurement needs to utilize the measurement gap.

[0530] As an example, the terminal autonomously determines that the first measurement requires the use of a measurement gap.

[0531] As an example, when both the first measurement configuration and the second measurement configuration indicate that a measurement should be performed within the first measurement gap, the measurement performed within the first measurement gap according to the first measurement configuration has a lower priority than the measurement performed according to the second measurement configuration.

[0532] As one embodiment, the first measurement configuration indicating that the measurement is to be performed within the first measurement gap includes: the first measurement needs to be performed within the measurement gap.

[0533] As a sub-example of this embodiment, the first measurement gap is the nearest or suitable measurement gap.

[0534] As a sub-implementation of this embodiment, the first measurement configuration indicates inter-frequency measurement.

[0535] As one embodiment, the second measurement configuration indicating that a measurement is to be performed within the first measurement gap includes: the measurement according to the second measurement configuration needs to be performed within the measurement gap.

[0536] As a sub-example of this embodiment, the first measurement gap is the nearest or suitable measurement gap.

[0537] As a sub-example of this embodiment, the second measurement configuration indicates inter-frequency measurement.

[0538] As an example, the terminal cannot simultaneously perform the first measurement and the measurement performed according to the second measurement configuration within the first measurement gap.

[0539] As an example, the measurements indicated by the first measurement configuration and the second measurement configuration are different.

[0540] As one example, the first measurement configuration and the second measurement configuration indicate different measurement frequencies.

[0541] As one example, the reference signals indicated by the first measurement configuration and the second measurement configuration are different.

[0542] As one example, the carriers indicated by the first measurement configuration and the second measurement configuration are different.

[0543] As an example, the lower priority of a measurement performed according to the first measurement configuration during the first measurement interval compared to a measurement performed according to the second measurement configuration means that during the first measurement interval, the measurement performed according to the second measurement configuration uses more time resources than the first measurement.

[0544] As an example, the lower priority of measurements performed according to the first measurement configuration during the first measurement gap compared to measurements performed according to the second measurement configuration means that measurements performed according to the second measurement configuration are given priority during the first measurement gap.

[0545] As an example, the advantages of the above method include: better guarantee of measurements on the air interface, better guarantee of measurement results reported to the network, guarantee of terminal communication quality and link quality, and avoidance of disconnection.

[0546] Example 9

[0547] Example 9 illustrates a schematic diagram of the sending of a second message triggering a first message according to an embodiment of this application, as shown in Figure 9.

[0548] As an example, the second message is a NAS message.

[0549] As an example, the second message is sent to the network via an air interface.

[0550] As an example, the second message is generated by NAS.

[0551] As one example, the second message is used to report location information to the location server.

[0552] As an example, the location information includes at least one measurement result.

[0553] As an example, the at least one measurement result includes a measurement result for PRS.

[0554] As an example, the second message is a Provide Location Information message.

[0555] As one example, the second message is sent proactively.

[0556] As one example, the second message is based on a network request.

[0557] As an example, the first message is a Terminal Response message.

[0558] As an example, a Terminal Response is sent whenever a Provide Location Information message is sent.

[0559] As a sub-example of this embodiment, the Terminal Response message sent includes at least a portion of the measurement results included in the Provide Location Information message.

[0560] As an example, the Terminal Response message sent includes at least a portion of the measurement results included in the Provide Location Information message.

[0561] As an example, the meaning of at least some of the measurement results included in the Terminal Response message, which is sent as Provide Location Information message, includes that the first message and the second message include at least one common result.

[0562] As an example, the first message is later than the second message.

[0563] As one example, the second message triggers the sending of the first message.

[0564] As an example, the advantages of the above method include: enabling the integrated circuit card to use the latest location information; and enabling the integrated circuit card and the network to have synchronized location information.

[0565] Example 10

[0566] Example 10 illustrates a structural block diagram of a processing device in a terminal according to an embodiment of this application; as shown in Figure 10. In Figure 10, the processing device 1000 in the terminal includes a first ME 1001 and a first integrated circuit card 1002. The processing device 1000 in the terminal includes a first receiver and a first transmitter for transmitting and receiving information via an air interface.

[0567] In embodiment 10, the terminal includes: one or more processors and a memory;

[0568] The memory is coupled to the one or more processors, and the memory is used to store computer program code, the computer program code including computer instructions, which the one or more processors invoke to cause the terminal to execute at least:

[0569] A first receiver receives a first signaling signal via an air interface. The first signaling signal is a NAS signaling signal, and the first signaling signal indicates a first measurement configuration.

[0570] The first receiver performs a first measurement according to the first measurement configuration;

[0571] The first ME1001 sends a first message to the first integrated circuit card 1002 through a first interface. The first message includes a first measurement result, wherein the first measurement result is the result of the first measurement.

[0572] The first interface is the interface between the integrated circuit card of the terminal and the mobile equipment (ME) of the terminal.

[0573] As one embodiment, the first ME1001 includes the first receiver.

[0574] As one embodiment, the first ME1001 includes the first transmitter.

[0575] As an example, the first ME1001 receives a second signaling through the first interface. The second signaling requests local information, wherein the second signaling triggers the first message.

[0576] As an example, the first measurement configuration indicates at least one reference signal resource.

[0577] As one embodiment, the at least one reference signal resource includes a positioning reference signal resource.

[0578] As one embodiment, the first receiver receives third signaling via an air interface, the third signaling being RRC signaling; wherein, the third signaling includes a second measurement configuration, the second measurement configuration including at least one MeasObject;

[0579] Wherein, when both the first measurement configuration and the second measurement configuration indicate that a measurement should be performed within the first measurement gap, the measurement performed within the first measurement gap according to the first measurement configuration has a lower priority than the measurement performed according to the second measurement configuration.

[0580] As an example, the first message provides location information, which includes measurement results for at least one location method.

[0581] As an example, the first ME1001, when transitioning from the RRC connected state to the RRC inactive state, releases a portion of the configuration in the first measurement configuration;

[0582] The first ME1001, in the RRC inactive state, performs a measurement according to the measurement configuration that has not been released in the first measurement configuration.

[0583] As one embodiment, the first receiver receives a third measurement configuration;

[0584] The first transmitter sends a second message via an air interface, the second message including a second measurement result, the second measurement result depending on a third measurement configuration;

[0585] The second message includes the second measurement result; the third measurement configuration includes auxiliary data for at least one positioning method.

[0586] As one example, the sending of the second message triggers the first message.

[0587] As one example, the terminal is a user equipment (UE).

[0588] As an example, the terminal is a mobile phone.

[0589] As an example, the terminal is a communication device that supports low latency.

[0590] As an example, the terminal is an industrial communication device.

[0591] As an example, the terminal is an Internet of Things (IoT) terminal or an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) terminal.

[0592] As one embodiment, the first receiver includes at least one of the following in embodiment 4: antenna 452, receiver 454, receiver processor 456, multi-antenna receiver processor 458, controller / processor 459, memory 460, or data source 467.

[0593] As one embodiment, the first transmitter includes at least one of the following in embodiment 4: antenna 452, transmitter 454, transmission processor 468, multi-antenna transmission processor 457, controller / processor 459, memory 460, or data source 467.

[0594] Those skilled in the art will understand that all or part of the steps in the above methods can be implemented by a program instructing related hardware, and the program can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, such as a read-only memory, hard disk, or optical disk. Optionally, all or part of the steps in the above embodiments can also be implemented using one or more integrated circuits. Accordingly, each module unit in the above embodiments can be implemented in hardware or in the form of software functional modules. This application is not limited to any specific combination of software and hardware. The user equipment, terminal, and UE in this application include, but are not limited to, drones, communication modules on drones, remote-controlled aircraft, aircraft, small aircraft, mobile phones, tablets, laptops, vehicle-mounted communication equipment, wireless sensors, internet cards, IoT terminals, RFID terminals, NB-IoT terminals, MTC (Machine Type Communication) terminals, eMTC (enhanced MTC) terminals, data cards, internet cards, vehicle-mounted communication equipment, low-cost mobile phones, low-cost tablets, satellite communication equipment, ship communication equipment, NTN user equipment, and other wireless communication equipment. The base station or system equipment in this application includes, but is not limited to, macrocell base stations, microcell base stations, home base stations, relay base stations, gNB (NR Node B), TRP (Transmitter Receiver Point), NTN base stations, satellite equipment, flight platform equipment, and other wireless communication equipment.

[0595] This invention may be practiced in other specified forms without departing from its core or essential characteristics. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed herein should in any way be considered descriptive rather than restrictive. The scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description, and all modifications within their equivalent meaning and scope are considered to be included therein.

Claims

1. A method in a terminal, wherein, include: Receive a first signaling message via the air interface. The first signaling message is a NAS signaling message, and the first signaling message indicates a first measurement configuration. Perform the first measurement according to the first measurement configuration; A first message is sent to the integrated circuit card through a first interface. The first message includes a first measurement result, wherein the first measurement result is the result of the first measurement. The first interface is the interface between the integrated circuit card of the terminal and the mobile equipment (ME) of the terminal.

2. The method in the terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that, include: The second signaling is received through the first interface, and the second signaling requests local information, wherein the second signaling triggers the first message.

3. The method in the terminal according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The first measurement configuration indicates at least one reference signal resource.

4. The method in the terminal according to claim 3, characterized in that, The at least one reference signal resource includes a positioning reference signal resource.

5. The method in the terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, include: A third signaling message is received via the air interface, wherein the third signaling message is RRC signaling; wherein the third signaling message includes a second measurement configuration, and the second measurement configuration includes at least one MeasObject; Wherein, when both the first measurement configuration and the second measurement configuration indicate that a measurement should be performed within the first measurement gap, the measurement performed within the first measurement gap according to the first measurement configuration has a lower priority than the measurement performed according to the second measurement configuration.

6. The method in the terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The first message provides location information, which includes measurement results for at least one location method.

7. The method in the terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, include: As the RRC connected state transitions to the RRC inactive state, a portion of the configuration in the first measurement configuration is released. In the RRC inactive state, the measurement is performed according to the measurement configuration that has not been released in the first measurement configuration.

8. The method in the terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, include: Receive third measurement configuration; A second message is sent via the air interface, the second message including a second measurement result, the second measurement result depending on a third measurement configuration; The second message includes the second measurement result; the third measurement configuration includes auxiliary data for at least one positioning method.

9. The method in the terminal according to claim 8, characterized in that, The sending of the second message triggers the first message.

10. A terminal, wherein, include: The terminal includes: one or more processors and memory; The memory is coupled to the one or more processors, the memory being used to store computer program code, the computer program code including computer instructions, the one or more processors invoking the computer instructions to cause the terminal to perform the method as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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