Uplink communication methods and apparatuses

Abstract

Disclosed in the embodiments of the present disclosure are uplink communication methods and apparatuses. A method comprises: determining that a first event has occurred, and measuring at least one received reference signal within a first time to obtain a first measurement result; determining that the first measurement result satisfies a first condition, and determining a layer-1 reference signal received power (L1-RSRP) report; and sending the L1-RSRP report to a network device, wherein the delay of the L1-RSRP report is the time interval between the moment at which the first event occurs and the moment at which the report is sent. In this way, a terminal can report quality information of a wireless link to a network in a timely manner, thereby effectively improving the communication efficiency of a system; and the network can acquire the quality information and a quality change of the wireless link in a timely manner, thereby reducing signaling overheads.

Description

Uplink communication method and device Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of communication technology, and in particular to an uplink communication method and apparatus. Background Technology

[0002] In communication systems, the quality of the wireless link between a terminal and network equipment can be determined through several measurement metrics. These include, for example, Reference Signal Received Power (RSRP), Reference Signal Received Quality (RSRQ), and Signal-to-Interference Plus Noise Ratio (SINR).

[0003] Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to obtain wireless link quality in a timely manner, this disclosure proposes an uplink communication method and apparatus.

[0005] The first aspect of this disclosure provides an uplink communication method, which is executed by a terminal, and the method includes:

[0006] Once the first event is determined to have occurred, at least one received reference signal is measured within the first time frame to obtain a first measurement result;

[0007] If the first measurement result satisfies the first condition, determine the Layer 1 Reference Signal Received Power (L1-RSRP) report;

[0008] Send the L1-RSRP report to the network device;

[0009] The delay of the L1-RSRP report is the time interval between the time when the first event occurs and the time when the L1-RSRP report is sent.

[0010] A second aspect of this disclosure provides an uplink communication method, which is executed by a network device, and the method includes:

[0011] The receiving terminal sends a Layer 1 reference signal received power (L1-RSRP) report.

[0012] The L1-RSRP report is determined by the terminal after it determines that the first measurement result meets the first condition. The first measurement result is obtained by the terminal determining that the first event has occurred and measuring at least one received reference signal within a first time period.

[0013] The delay of the L1-RSRP report is the time interval between the time when the first event occurs and the time when the L1-RSRP report is sent.

[0014] A third aspect of this disclosure provides a terminal, the terminal comprising:

[0015] The processing module is used to determine that a first event has occurred, and to measure at least one received reference signal within a first time period to obtain a first measurement result;

[0016] The processing module is further configured to determine that the first measurement result meets the first condition and to determine the Layer 1 Reference Signal Received Power (L1-RSRP) report;

[0017] The transceiver module is used to send the L1-RSRP report to the network device;

[0018] The delay of the L1-RSRP report is the time interval between the time when the first event occurs and the time when the L1-RSRP report is sent.

[0019] A fourth aspect of this disclosure provides a network device, the network device comprising:

[0020] The transceiver module is used to receive the Layer 1 Reference Signal Received Power (L1-RSRP) report sent by the terminal.

[0021] The L1-RSRP report is determined by the terminal after it determines that the first measurement result meets the first condition. The first measurement result is obtained by the terminal determining that the first event has occurred and measuring at least one received reference signal within a first time period.

[0022] The delay of the L1-RSRP report is the time interval between the time when the first event occurs and the time when the L1-RSRP report is sent.

[0023] The solution proposed in this embodiment involves determining that a first event has occurred, measuring at least one received reference signal within a first time period to obtain a first measurement result; determining that the first measurement result satisfies a first condition, and determining a Layer 1 Reference Signal Received Power (L1-RSRP) report; and sending an L1-RSRP report to the network device. The delay of the L1-RSRP report is the time interval between the occurrence of the first event and the time of report transmission. This enables the terminal to promptly report wireless link quality information to the network, effectively improving the system's communication efficiency and allowing the network to promptly obtain wireless link quality information and quality changes, thus saving signaling overhead. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments or background art of this disclosure, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments or background art of this disclosure will be described below.

[0025] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0026] Figure 2A is an interactive schematic diagram of an uplink communication method provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0027] Figure 2B is a timeline diagram of an uplink communication method provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0028] Figure 2C is a schematic diagram of a measurement cycle provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0029] Figure 2D is a schematic diagram of a trigger window provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0030] Figure 3A is a schematic flowchart of an uplink communication method provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0031] Figure 4A is a flowchart illustrating an uplink communication method provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0032] Figure 5 is a flowchart illustrating an uplink communication method provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0033] Figure 6A is a schematic diagram of the structure of a terminal provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0034] Figure 6B is a schematic diagram of the structure of a network device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0035] Figure 7A is a schematic diagram of the structure of a communication device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0036] Figure 7B is a schematic diagram of the structure of a chip provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0037] This disclosure presents an uplink communication method and apparatus.

[0038] In a first aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide an uplink communication method, the method comprising:

[0039] Once the first event is determined to have occurred, at least one received reference signal is measured within the first time frame to obtain a first measurement result;

[0040] If the first measurement result satisfies the first condition, determine the Layer 1 Reference Signal Received Power (L1-RSRP) report;

[0041] Send the L1-RSRP report to the network device;

[0042] The delay of the L1-RSRP report is the time interval between the time when the first event occurs and the time when the L1-RSRP report is sent.

[0043] In the above embodiments, the terminal is able to report wireless link quality information to the network in a timely manner, which effectively improves the communication efficiency of the system and enables the network to obtain wireless link quality information and quality changes in a timely manner, saving signaling overhead.

[0044] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the delay of the L1-RSRP report is less than the first time mentioned above; or,

[0045] The delay of the L1-RSRP report is the sum of the first time and the second time, wherein the second time is the time interval between the time when the L1-RSRP report is determined and the time when the L1-RSRP report is sent.

[0046] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the reference signal includes reference signals from at least two serving cells, and the measurement periods corresponding to the reference signals from each serving cell are different, and the first time is the largest measurement period among the at least two measurement periods.

[0047] The Physical Cell Identifier (PCI) of each of the above-mentioned serving cells is different.

[0048] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the aforementioned first time is determined based on a scaling factor.

[0049] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the number of reference signals included in the first measurement result is a first value, which is configured by the network device or agreed upon by the protocol.

[0050] The scaling factor mentioned above is equal to the first value mentioned above; or,

[0051] The scaling factor is equal to the second value, where the second value is the minimum value in the range of the first value, and the range of the first value is the L1 filter coefficient configured in the network device or agreed upon by the protocol.

[0052] Secondly, embodiments of this disclosure provide an uplink communication method, the method comprising:

[0053] The receiving terminal sends a Layer 1 reference signal received power (L1-RSRP) report.

[0054] The L1-RSRP report is determined by the terminal after it determines that the first measurement result meets the first condition. The first measurement result is obtained by the terminal determining that the first event has occurred and measuring at least one received reference signal within a first time period.

[0055] The delay of the L1-RSRP report is the time interval between the time when the first event occurs and the time when the L1-RSRP report is sent.

[0056] In the above embodiments, the terminal is able to report wireless link quality information to the network in a timely manner, which effectively improves the communication efficiency of the system and enables the network to obtain wireless link quality information and quality changes in a timely manner, saving signaling overhead.

[0057] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the delay of the L1-RSRP report is less than the first time mentioned above; or,

[0058] The delay of the L1-RSRP report is the sum of the first time and the second time, wherein the second time is the time interval between the time when the L1-RSRP report is determined and the time when the L1-RSRP report is sent.

[0059] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the reference signal includes reference signals from at least two serving cells, and the measurement periods corresponding to the reference signals from each serving cell are different, and the first time is the largest measurement period among the at least two measurement periods.

[0060] The Physical Cell Identifier (PCI) of each of the above-mentioned serving cells is different.

[0061] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the aforementioned first time is determined based on a scaling factor.

[0062] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the number of reference signals included in the first measurement result is a first value, which is configured by the network device or agreed upon by the protocol.

[0063] The scaling factor mentioned above is equal to the first value mentioned above; or,

[0064] The scaling factor is equal to the second value, where the second value is the minimum value in the range of the first value, and the range of the first value is the L1 filter coefficient configured in the network device or agreed upon by the protocol.

[0065] Thirdly, embodiments of this disclosure provide an uplink communication method, the method comprising:

[0066] Once the first event is determined to have occurred, at least one received reference signal is measured within the first time frame to obtain a first measurement result;

[0067] If the first measurement result satisfies the first condition, determine the Layer 1 Reference Signal Received Power (L1-RSRP) report;

[0068] Send the L1-RSRP report to the network device;

[0069] The delay of the L1-RSRP report is the time interval between the time when the first event occurs and the time when the L1-RSRP report is sent.

[0070] In the above embodiments, the terminal is able to report wireless link quality information to the network in a timely manner, which effectively improves the communication efficiency of the system and enables the network to obtain wireless link quality information and quality changes in a timely manner, saving signaling overhead.

[0071] Fourthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a terminal, which includes a transceiver module and a processing module; wherein the terminal is used to execute the first aspect and optional implementations of the first aspect.

[0072] Fifthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a network device, which includes a transceiver module and a processing module; wherein the network device is used to execute the second aspect and optional implementations of the second aspect.

[0073] In a sixth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication device comprising: one or more processors; wherein the communication device is configured to execute the first aspect and optional implementations thereof.

[0074] In a seventh aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication device comprising: one or more processors; wherein the communication device is configured to execute the second aspect and optional implementations thereof.

[0075] Eighthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication system comprising: a terminal and a network device; wherein the terminal is configured to perform the method described in the first aspect and optional implementations thereof, and the network device is configured to perform the method described in the second aspect and optional implementations thereof.

[0076] Ninthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a storage medium storing instructions that, when executed on a communication device, cause the communication device to perform the method described in the first aspect and its optional implementation, as well as the second aspect and its optional implementation.

[0077] In a tenth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a program product that, when executed by a communication device, causes the communication device to perform the method as described in the first aspect and its optional implementation, the second aspect and its optional implementation.

[0078] In one aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform the methods described in the first aspect and its alternative implementations, the second aspect and its alternative implementations.

[0079] In a twelfth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a chip or chip system. The chip or chip system includes processing circuitry configured to perform the methods described according to the first aspect and its optional implementations, the second aspect, and its optional implementations.

[0080] It is understood that the aforementioned terminals, access network equipment, core network equipment, communication systems, storage media, program products, computer programs, chips, or chip systems are all used to execute the methods proposed in the embodiments of this disclosure. Therefore, the beneficial effects they can achieve can be referred to the beneficial effects in the corresponding methods, and will not be repeated here.

[0081] This disclosure provides an uplink communication method and apparatus. In some embodiments, the terms "uplink communication method" and "information processing method" and "communication method" can be used interchangeably; the terms "uplink communication apparatus" and "information processing apparatus" and "communication apparatus" can be used interchangeably; and the terms "uplink communication system" and "information processing system" and "communication system" can be used interchangeably.

[0082] This disclosure is not exhaustive, but merely illustrative of some embodiments, and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this disclosure. Unless otherwise specified, each step in a particular embodiment can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the steps can be arbitrarily combined. For example, a solution after removing some steps in a particular embodiment can also be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the order of the steps in a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily interchanged. Furthermore, the optional implementation methods in a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily combined; moreover, the embodiments can be arbitrarily combined, for example, some or all steps of different embodiments can be arbitrarily combined, and a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily combined with the optional implementation methods of other embodiments.

[0083] In each of the disclosed embodiments, unless otherwise specified or in case of logical conflict, the terminology and / or descriptions of the embodiments are consistent and can be referenced by each other. Technical features in different embodiments can be combined to form new embodiments based on their inherent logical relationships.

[0084] The terminology used in the embodiments of this disclosure is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure.

[0085] In this disclosure, unless otherwise stated, elements expressed in the singular form, such as "a," "an," "the," "the," "the aforementioned," "the," "this," etc., can mean "one and only one," or "one or more," "at least one," etc. For example, when using articles such as "a," "an," "the," etc. in translation, the noun following the article can be understood as either a singular or a plural expression.

[0086] In the embodiments disclosed herein, "multiple" refers to two or more.

[0087] In some embodiments, the terms “at least one of”, “one or more”, “a plurality of”, “multiple”, etc., may be used interchangeably.

[0088] In some embodiments, the notation "at least one of A and B", "A and / or B", "A in one case, B in another", "in response to one case A, in response to another case B", etc., may include the following technical solutions depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (execute A regardless of B); in some embodiments, B (execute B regardless of A); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed); in some embodiments, A and B (both A and B are executed). The same applies when there are more branches such as A, B, C, etc.

[0089] In some embodiments, the notation "A or B" may include the following technical solutions, depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (execution of A regardless of B); in some embodiments, B (execution of B regardless of A); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed). The same applies when there are more branches such as A, B, C, etc.

[0090] The prefixes "first," "second," etc., used in the embodiments of this disclosure are merely for distinguishing different descriptive objects and do not impose restrictions on the position, order, priority, quantity, or content of the descriptive objects. The description of the descriptive objects is found in the claims or the context of the embodiments, and the use of prefixes should not constitute unnecessary restrictions. For example, if the descriptive object is a "field," the ordinal numbers preceding "field" in "first field" and "second field" do not restrict the position or order of the "fields." "First" and "second" do not restrict whether the "fields" they modify are in the same message, nor do they restrict the order of "first field" and "second field." Similarly, if the descriptive object is a "level," the ordinal numbers preceding "level" in "first level" and "second level" do not restrict the priority between "levels." Furthermore, the number of descriptive objects is not limited by ordinal numbers and can be one or more. For example, in "first device," the number of "devices" can be one or more. Furthermore, the objects modified by different prefixes can be the same or different. For example, if the object being described is "device", then "first device" and "second device" can be the same device or different devices, and their types can be the same or different. Similarly, if the object being described is "information", then "first information" and "second information" can be the same information or different information, and their content can be the same or different.

[0091] In some embodiments, “including A,” “containing A,” “for indicating A,” and “carrying A” can be interpreted as directly carrying A or indirectly indicating A.

[0092] In some embodiments, the terms “in response to…”, “in response to determining…”, “in the case of…”, “when…”, “if…”, “if…”, etc., can be used interchangeably.

[0093] In some embodiments, the terms “greater than,” “greater than or equal to,” “not less than,” “more than,” “more than or equal to,” “not less than,” “higher than,” “higher than or equal to,” “not lower than,” and “above” can be used interchangeably, as can the terms “less than,” “less than or equal to,” “not greater than,” “less than,” “less than or equal to,” “not more than,” “lower than,” “lower than or equal to,” “not higher than,” and “below”.

[0094] In some embodiments, the apparatus and device may be interpreted as physical or virtual, and their names are not limited to the names recorded in the embodiments. In some cases, they may also be understood as "equipment", "device", "circuit", "network element", "node", "function", "unit", "section", "system", "network", "chip", "chip system", "entity", "body", etc.

[0095] In some embodiments, "network" can be interpreted as devices included in the network, such as access network devices, core network devices, etc.

[0096] In some embodiments, "access network device (AN device)" may also be referred to as "radio access network device (RAN device)," "base station (BS)," "radio base station," or "fixed station." In some embodiments, it may also be understood as "node," "access point," "transmission point (TP)," "reception point (RP)," "transmission / reception point (TRP)," "panel," "antenna panel," "antenna array," "cell," "macro cell," "small cell," "femto cell," "pico cell," "sector," "cell group," "serving cell," "carrier," "component carrier," or "bandwidth part (BWP)."

[0097] In some embodiments, "terminal" or "terminal device" may be referred to as "user equipment (UE)," "user terminal," "Narrow Band-Internet of Things (NB-IoT) device," "mobile station (MS)," "mobile terminal (MT)," "subscriber station," "mobile unit," "subscriber unit," "wireless unit," "remote unit," "mobile device," "wireless device," "wireless communication device," "remote device," "mobile subscriber station," "access terminal," "mobile terminal," "wireless terminal," "remote terminal," "handset," "user agent," "mobile client," "client," etc.

[0098] In some embodiments, access network devices, core network devices, or network devices can be replaced by terminals. For example, embodiments of this disclosure can also be applied to structures where communication between access network devices, core network devices, or network devices and terminals is replaced by communication between multiple terminals (e.g., device-to-device (D2D), vehicle-to-everything (V2X), etc.). In this case, the structure can also be configured such that the terminal has all or part of the functions of the access network device. Furthermore, terms such as "uplink" and "downlink" can be replaced with terms corresponding to communication between terminals (e.g., "sidelink"). For example, uplink channel, downlink channel, etc., can be replaced with sidelink channel, and uplink link, downlink, etc., can be replaced with sidelink link.

[0099] In some embodiments, the terminal may be replaced by an access network device, a core network device, or a network device. In this case, the access network device, core network device, or network device may also be configured to have all or some of the functions of the terminal.

[0100] In some embodiments, the acquisition of data, information, etc., may comply with the laws and regulations of the country where the location is situated.

[0101] In some embodiments, data, information, etc., may be obtained with the user's consent.

[0102] Furthermore, each element, each row, or each column in the table of this disclosure can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and any combination of any element, any row, or any column can also be implemented as an independent embodiment.

[0103] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0104] As shown in Figure 1, the communication system 100 includes a terminal 101 and a network device 102.

[0105] In some embodiments, terminal 101 includes, for example, at least one of the following: mobile phone, wearable device, Internet of Things (IoT) device, Narrow Band-Internet of Things (NB-IoT) device, satellite communication device, car with communication function, smart car, tablet computer, computer with wireless transceiver function, virtual reality (VR) terminal device, augmented reality (AR) terminal device, wireless terminal device in industrial control, wireless terminal device in self-driving, wireless terminal device in remote medical surgery, wireless terminal device in smart grid, wireless terminal device in transportation safety, wireless terminal device in smart city, wireless terminal device in smart home, and red-capped terminal, but is not limited thereto.

[0106] In some embodiments, network device 102 may be a node or device that connects a terminal to a wireless network. The network device may include, but is not limited to, nodes such as satellites or drones in an uplink communication network, evolved Node B (eNB), next-generation eNB (ng-eNB), next-generation Node B (gNB), next-generation RAN node (NG-RAN node), node B (NB), home node B (HNB), home evolved node B (HeNB), wireless backhaul device, radio network controller (RNC), base station controller (BSC), base transceiver station (BTS), base band unit (BBU), mobile switching center, base station in a 6G communication system, open RAN, cloud RAN, base station in other communication systems, and access node in a Wi-Fi system.

[0107] In some embodiments, the technical solutions of this disclosure can be applied to the Open RAN architecture. In this case, the interfaces between or within access network devices involved in the embodiments of this disclosure can be transformed into internal interfaces of Open RAN. The processes and information interactions between these internal interfaces can be implemented by software or programs.

[0108] In some embodiments, the access network device may be composed of a central unit (CU) and a distributed unit (DU). The CU may also be called a control unit. The CU-DU structure can separate the protocol layer of the access network device. Some of the protocol layer functions are centrally controlled by the CU, while the remaining part or all of the protocol layer functions are distributed in the DU and centrally controlled by the CU. However, this is not the only possibility.

[0109] It is understood that the communication system described in this disclosure is for the purpose of more clearly illustrating the technical solutions of this disclosure, and does not constitute a limitation on the technical solutions proposed in this disclosure. As those skilled in the art will know, with the evolution of system architecture and the emergence of new business scenarios, the technical solutions proposed in this disclosure are also applicable to similar technical problems.

[0110] The following embodiments of this disclosure can be applied to the communication system 100 shown in FIG1, or to some of the main bodies, but are not limited thereto. The main bodies shown in FIG1 are illustrative. The communication system may include all or some of the main bodies in FIG1, or may include other main bodies outside of FIG1. ​​The number and form of each main body are arbitrary. Each main body may be physical or virtual. The connection relationship between the main bodies is illustrative. The main bodies may not be connected or may be connected. The connection can be in any way, it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection, it can be a wired connection or a wireless connection.

[0111] The embodiments disclosed herein can be applied to Non-terrestrial Networks (NTN), IoT-NTN, Long Term Evolution (LTE), LTE-Advanced (LTE-A), LTE-Beyond (LTE-B), SUPER 3G, IMT-Advanced, 4th generation mobile communication system (4G), 5th generation mobile communication system (5G), 5G New Radio (NR), Future Radio Access (FRA), New-Radio Access Technology (RAT), New Radio (NR), New Radio Access (NX), Future Generation Radio Access (FX), Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), CDMA2000, Ultra Mobile Broadband (UMB), IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.16 (WiMAX), and IEEE 802.20, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth (a registered trademark), Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) networks, Device-to-Device (D2D) systems, Machine-to-Machine (M2M) systems, Internet of Things (IoT) systems, Narrow Band-IoT (NB-IoT) systems, Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) systems, systems utilizing other communication methods, and next-generation systems built upon them. Furthermore, multiple systems can be combined (e.g., a combination of LTE or LTE-A with 5G).

[0112] In communication systems, the quality of the wireless link between a terminal and network equipment can be determined through several measurement metrics. These include, for example, Reference Signal Received Power (RSRP), Reference Signal Received Quality (RSRQ), and Signal-to-Interference Plus Noise Ratio (SINR).

[0113] In some embodiments, Layer 1 (L1, i.e., physical layer) - RSRP is a key metric used in wireless communication systems. It provides a measure of the power level of the reference signal received by a terminal from a base station, which is crucial for determining the quality of the wireless link.

[0114] In some embodiments, the L1-RSRP measurement and reporting process may include, but is not limited to, the following steps:

[0115] Beam scanning: The base station (gNB) transmits reference signals in all directions (beam scanning);

[0116] Measurement: The UE measures the received power (L1-RSRP) of these reference signals;

[0117] Report: The UE will report the L1-RSRP measurement value back to the gNB;

[0118] Beam selection: gNB analyzes the L1-RSRP report and selects the beam direction with the highest received power for communication.

[0119] In some embodiments, only periodic and semi-persistent L1-RSRP reporting are defined in legacy L1-RSRP reporting. The UE reports L1-RSRP measurements according to the reporting period configured by the network (NW). However, periodic reporting is costly.

[0120] The uplink communication method and apparatus provided in this disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0121] Figure 2A is an interactive schematic diagram of an uplink communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 2A, the present disclosure relates to an uplink communication method, which includes:

[0122] In step S2101, terminal 101 determines that the first event has occurred and obtains the first measurement result.

[0123] In some embodiments, terminal 101 measures at least one received reference signal (RS) to obtain the first measurement result described above.

[0124] In some embodiments, terminal 101 measures at least one reference signal received in a first time period to obtain the first measurement result described above.

[0125] In some embodiments, the L1 report of the terminal 101 is triggered by the first event.

[0126] As an example, the first event triggered above may include at least one of the following:

[0127] At least one new beam (such as L1-RSRP) has better quality than the current beam;

[0128] The quality of the current beam is below a preset threshold;

[0129] The quality of at least one new beam (such as L1-RSRP) is better than that of the RS obtained from the active Transmission Configuration Indication (TCI) state with the Mth best quality.

[0130] Wherein, M is the capability signaling of the subjective terminal 101 configured by Radio Resource Control (RRC).

[0131] Optionally, terminal 101 may indicate only one candidate value or may not support the above-mentioned events.

[0132] As an example, if the L1-RSRP of the current beam is worse than that of other candidate beams, the terminal 101 will report the index of the beam with good quality to the network device 102.

[0133] In some embodiments, the first time mentioned above is the time required for the terminal 101 to perform multi-beam or multi-cell measurements.

[0134] As an example, the first measurement result can be obtained by measuring at least one RS received in the first time period mentioned above, as shown in Figure 2B. T1 in Figure 2B is the first time period mentioned above, which is the measurement time required by terminal 101.

[0135] In some embodiments, the reference signal includes reference signals from at least two serving cells, and the measurement periods corresponding to the reference signals from each serving cell are different, with the first time being the largest measurement period among the at least two measurement periods.

[0136] Each of the above-mentioned serving cells has a different Physical Cell Identifier (PCI).

[0137] As an example, the first event is that the quality (e.g., L1-RSRP) of at least one new beam is better than that of the current beam. Assume the current beam comes from the serving cell, and the new beam comes from a cell with a different PCI (CDP). The two beams have different measurement periods; as an example, this can be illustrated in Figure 2C, where the measurement period of the current beam is T. SSB_serving The measurement period of the new beam is T. SSB_CDP And T SSB_CDP <T SSB_serving The total measurement time (i.e., the first time) that triggers an L1 report is based on the largest measurement period (i.e., T) among multiple measurement periods. SSB_serving It is certain.

[0138] Understandably, if based on T SSB_CDP If the total measurement time is defined by a measurement cycle, then since T SSB_CDP <T SSB_serving When terminal 101 obtains the L1-RSRP of a new beam, it will not yet obtain the L1-RSRP from the current beam. Therefore, terminal 101 cannot compare with the standard and trigger an L1 report. Thus, if it is necessary to measure multiple beams / cells for comparison with the standard defined in different events, the maximum measurement period among the multiple beams or cells will be regarded as the total measurement time to trigger an L1 report.

[0139] In some embodiments, the number of measurement samples required to obtain the first measurement result (i.e., the number of RSs to be measured) is a first value. As an example, it can be shown in Figure 2D.

[0140] Optionally, the first value mentioned above can be configured by the network device 102 or pre-agreed by the protocol.

[0141] Optionally, the first value mentioned above may have a range of values, which may be the L1 filtering coefficient configured by the network device 102, or it may be predetermined by the protocol.

[0142] As an example, suppose we can configure the system to measure N (i.e., the first value) samples, where N can take the values ​​1, 2, ..., n. Here, N and n are both positive integers.

[0143] In some embodiments, the first time mentioned above is also related to the first numerical value mentioned above.

[0144] In some embodiments, the first time mentioned above is determined based on the scaling factor Q.

[0145] In some embodiments, the first time mentioned above is determined based on the conventional measurement period and the scaling factor Q mentioned above.

[0146] Optionally, the scaling factor Q can be equal to the first value mentioned above.

[0147] Optionally, the scaling factor Q is equal to the minimum value within the range of the first numerical value. For example, if the range of the first numerical value is configured to be 1, 2, ..., n, then the scaling factor Q is 1.

[0148] As an example, the evaluation time for the current beam can be as follows, where DRX refers to Discontinuous Reception (DRX), and ceil(x) is rounded up.

[0149] Evaluation period TL1-RSRP_Measurement_Period_SSB for FR1

[0150] Evaluation period TL1-RSRP_Measurement_Period_SSB for FR2

[0151] As an example, the evaluation time for beams from serving cells with different PCIs can be as follows:

[0152] Inter-cell L1-RSRP measurement period TL1-RSRP_Measurement_Period_SSB_CDP for known cells with different PCIs in FR1

[0153] Inter-cell L1-RSRP measurement period TL1-RSRP_Measurement_Period_SSB_CDP for known cells with different PCIs in FR2

[0154] In step S2102, terminal 101 determines the L1-RSRP report.

[0155] In some embodiments, terminal 101 determines that the first measurement result meets the first condition and determines to trigger L1-RSRP reporting.

[0156] In some embodiments, it is determined that an L1-RSRP report will be triggered, that is, terminal 101 determines that it wants to send the above report to network device 102.

[0157] In some embodiments, after the aforementioned first time, terminal 101 is able to determine whether the obtained first measurement result meets the reporting criteria.

[0158] In some embodiments, if the first measurement result satisfies the first condition, the terminal 101 determines to send the first information to the network device 102, that is, the L1-RSRP report is triggered.

[0159] In some embodiments, the delay of the L1-RSRP report is the time interval between the moment when the first event occurs and the moment when terminal 101 begins to send the L1 report via the air interface.

[0160] It should be noted that the delay in the L1-RSRP report mentioned above refers to the delay time of the L1-RSRP report.

[0161] In some embodiments, the starting point for the L1-RSRP report is when an event occurs in which the beam / cell quality of the current beam / cell and / or other beams / cells has changed (i.e., the first event). From this point in time, terminal 101 needs to evaluate the L1 report through measurement.

[0162] In some embodiments, the end point of the L1-RSRP report is the time when terminal 101 begins sending L1 reports via the air interface.

[0163] In some embodiments, the delay of the L1-RSRP report is less than the first time mentioned above.

[0164] In some embodiments, the delay of the L1-RSRP report is the sum of the first time and the second time.

[0165] The second time mentioned above is the time interval between the moment when the report is determined (that is, the moment when the first measurement result meets the first condition) and the moment when the L1 report is sent.

[0166] In some embodiments, terminal 101 sends the aforementioned L1-RSRP report after a second time period.

[0167] In this embodiment of the application, the terminal 101 cannot send the L1-RSRP report immediately after determining that it needs to send it. Instead, it needs to wait for uplink resources. The second time mentioned above is the uplink resource waiting time (UL resource waiting time).

[0168] In some embodiments, the L1-RSRP report described above can be used for beam management.

[0169] In some embodiments, the first condition described above may include at least one of the following:

[0170] The first measurement result of at least one new beam is better than the first measurement result of the current beam;

[0171] The first measurement result of the current beam is lower than the preset threshold;

[0172] The first measurement result of at least one new beam is better than the RS obtained from the activated TCI state with the Mth best quality.

[0173] In some embodiments, the first information described above can also be used for L1 / L2 (Layer 2, i.e., data link layer) triggered mobility (LTM).

[0174] Optionally, the first event mentioned above may also include other events that can trigger LTM measurements.

[0175] Optionally, in the case of LTM, the terminal needs to measure the L1-RSRP of different cells, and at least one RS measured in the first time mentioned above can come from different cells.

[0176] In step S2103, terminal 101 sends the aforementioned L1-RSRP report.

[0177] In some embodiments, after acquiring uplink resources, terminal 101 can send the L1-RSRP report on the uplink resources.

[0178] In this embodiment of the application, the terminal 101 cannot send the first information immediately after determining that it needs to send it, but needs to wait for uplink resources. The second time is the uplink resource waiting time.

[0179] In some embodiments, the length of the second time period may be longer than the RS measurement period of terminal 101. Therefore, during the second time period, terminal 101 may receive at least one more RS and obtain a second measurement result. As an example, see Figure 2E.

[0180] In some embodiments, the second measurement result still satisfies the first condition, and the first information sent by the terminal 101 may include the second measurement result.

[0181] In some embodiments, the second measurement result still satisfies the first condition, and the first information sent by the terminal 101 still includes the previously obtained first measurement result.

[0182] In some embodiments, the second measurement result still satisfies the first condition, and the terminal 101 determines the measurement result included in the first information based on its own implementation.

[0183] In some embodiments, if the second measurement result does not meet the first condition, the terminal 101 may not send the first information.

[0184] In some embodiments, if the second measurement result does not meet the first condition, the terminal 101 still sends the first information, which includes the second measurement result.

[0185] In some embodiments, if the second measurement result does not meet the first condition, the terminal 101 still sends the first information, which includes the first measurement result.

[0186] In some embodiments, the sum of the first and second times described above may be referred to as the delay of the L1 report.

[0187] In some embodiments, the terms “eNB”, “gNB”, “base station”, and “NG-RAN node” can be used interchangeably.

[0188] In some embodiments, the terms "carrier," "band," and "frequency" can be used interchangeably.

[0189] In some embodiments, the names of information, etc., are not limited to the names described in the embodiments. Terms such as "information", "message", "signal", "signaling", "report", "configuration", "indication", "instruction", "command", "channel", "parameter", "domain", "field", "symbol", "symbol", "codebook", "codeword", "codepoint", "bit", "data", "program", and "chip" can be used interchangeably.

[0190] In some embodiments, the names of information, etc., are not limited to the names described in the embodiments. Terms such as "information", "message", "signal", "signaling", "report", "configuration", "indication", "instruction", "command", "channel", "parameter", "domain", "field", "symbol", "symbol", "codebook", "codeword", "codepoint", "bit", "data", "program", and "chip" can be used interchangeably.

[0191] In some embodiments, terms such as "physical downlink shared channel (PDSCH)" and "DL data" can be used interchangeably, as can terms such as "physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH)" and "UL data".

[0192] In some embodiments, the terms “radio”, “wireless”, “radio access network (RAN)”, “access network (AN)”, and “RAN-based” can be used interchangeably.

[0193] In some embodiments, the terms “resource block (RB)”, “physical resource block (PRB)”, “sub-carrier group (SCG)”, “resource element group (REG)”, “PRB pair”, “RB pair”, “resource element (RE)”, and “sub-carrier” can be used interchangeably.

[0194] In some embodiments, “get,” “obtain,” “receive,” “transmit,” “bidirectional transmission,” and “send and / or receive” can be used interchangeably and can be interpreted as receiving from other entities, obtaining from protocols, obtaining from higher layers, obtaining through self-processing, or autonomous implementation, among other meanings.

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

[0196] In some embodiments, terms such as "certain," "preset," "default," "set," "indicated," "a certain," "any," and "first" can be used interchangeably. "Certain A," "preset A," "default A," "set A," "indicated A," "a certain A," "any A," and "first A" can be interpreted as A pre-defined in a protocol or the like, or as A obtained through setting, configuration, or instruction, or as specific A, a certain A, any A, or first A, but are not limited thereto.

[0197] In some embodiments, the determination or judgment can be made by a value represented by 1 bit (0 or 1), or by a true or false value (boolean), or by a comparison of numerical values ​​(e.g., a comparison with a predetermined value), but is not limited thereto.

[0198] In some embodiments, "not expecting to receive" can be interpreted as not receiving on time domain resources and / or frequency domain resources, or as not performing subsequent processing on the data after receiving it; "not expecting to send" can be interpreted as not sending, or as sending but not expecting the receiver to respond to the sent content.

[0199] The communication method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S2101 to S2103. For example, step 2101 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step 2102 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step 2103 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step 2101+2102 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step 2101+2103 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step 2102+2103 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, and so on, but is not limited thereto.

[0200] In some embodiments, other alternative implementations may be described before or after the specification corresponding to FIG2A.

[0201] Figure 3A is a flowchart illustrating an uplink communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 3A, this embodiment of the present disclosure relates to an uplink communication method, which is executed by terminal 101, and includes:

[0202] Step S3101: Determine that the first event has occurred and obtain the first measurement result.

[0203] The optional implementation of step S3101 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2101 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0204] Step S3102: Determine the L1-RSRP report.

[0205] The optional implementation of step S3102 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2102 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0206] Step S3103: Send the L1-RSRP report mentioned above to network device 102.

[0207] The optional implementation of step S3103 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2103 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0208] The communication method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S3101 to S3103. For example, step 3101 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step 3102 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step 3103 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step 3101+3102 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step 3101+3103 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step 3102+3103 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, and so on, but is not limited thereto.

[0209] Figure 4A is a flowchart illustrating an uplink communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 4A, this embodiment of the present disclosure relates to an uplink communication method, which is executed by network device 102, and includes:

[0210] Step S4101: Receive the L1-RSRP report sent by terminal 101.

[0211] The optional implementation of step S4101 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2103 in Figure 2A, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0212] Optionally, the first information mentioned above is determined and sent by the terminal 101 based on the first measurement result. The optional implementation methods can be found in the optional implementation methods of steps S2101 and S2102 in FIG2A, as well as other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0213] In some embodiments, step S4101 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0214] Figure 5 is a flowchart illustrating an uplink communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 5, the method involved in this embodiment of the present disclosure is used in a communication system 100, and the method includes:

[0215] In step S5101, terminal 101 determines that a first event has occurred, and measures at least one received reference signal within a first time period to obtain a first measurement result.

[0216] In step S5102, terminal 101 determines that the first measurement result meets the first condition and determines the L1-RSRP report.

[0217] In step S5103, terminal 101 sends the aforementioned L1-RSRP report to network device 102.

[0218] The optional implementations of steps S5101-S5103 can be found in any or more embodiments of the embodiments in Figures 2A, 3A, and 4A above, as well as other related parts of the embodiments involved in Figures 2A, 3A, and 4A.

[0219] In some embodiments, the above methods may include the methods described in the embodiments of the communication system side, terminal side, network device side, etc., which will not be repeated here.

[0220] In this implementation or embodiment, unless there is contradiction, each step can be independent, arbitrarily combined or exchanged in order, optional methods or optional examples can be arbitrarily combined, and can be arbitrarily combined with any steps of other implementations or other embodiments.

[0221] The following is an exemplary description of the methods described in the above embodiments.

[0222] The primary motivation for L1 event-driven / UE-initiated reports is to verify that when beam or cell quality changes, the UE can detect the changes in a timely manner and report the L1-RSRP to the network within the required time according to different event triggering criteria.

[0223] In some embodiments, the delay of an event-triggered L1-RSRP report is defined as follows: the delay of the measurement report is defined as the time between the event that triggers the L1-RSRP measurement report (i.e., the first event in the foregoing embodiments) and the time between the UE starting to send the L1-RSRP measurement report through the air interface.

[0224] In some embodiments, the start and end points of the L1 report are as follows:

[0225] The starting point for L1 reporting is the event that the quality of the current beam / cell or another beam / cell has changed (i.e., the first event in the aforementioned embodiments). From that point onward, the UE needs to evaluate the L1 report through measurements.

[0226] The endpoint of the L1 report is the time when the UE begins sending L1 reports via the air interface.

[0227] In this embodiment of the application, the overall timeline for the L1 report triggered by the event mainly includes two parts, as shown in Figure 2B:

[0228] T1 (i.e., the first time in the aforementioned embodiments) is the measurement time required for multi-beam measurement;

[0229] T2 (also known as the second time in the aforementioned embodiments) is the UL resource waiting time.

[0230] After T1, terminal 101 can acquire L1-RSRP measurement results for multiple beams (i.e., the first measurement results in the aforementioned embodiments) to assess whether the L1 reporting criteria (i.e., the first conditions in the aforementioned embodiments) are met. If met, terminal 101 will trigger an L1 report (the L1 report is also the first information in the aforementioned embodiments). Terminal 101 will request UL resources (i.e., the first request in the aforementioned embodiments), and then when the first UL resource capable of carrying the L1 report (i.e., the PUSCH in the aforementioned embodiments) arrives, terminal 101 can send the L1 report to network device 102.

[0231] In some embodiments, the total delay length may or may not be considered when considering UL resource latency:

[0232] The first scenario: The total L1 reporting delay will be less than the measurement time required for multiple beams / cells (i.e., the first time in the aforementioned embodiments);

[0233] The second type: The total L1 reporting delay includes the measurement time required for multiple beams / cells (i.e., the first time in the aforementioned embodiments) and the delay caused by UL resource waiting time (i.e., the second time in the aforementioned embodiments).

[0234] As an example, the triggering event described above (i.e., the first event in the foregoing embodiments) may include at least one of the following:

[0235] Event 2: The quality of at least one new beam (such as L1-RSRP) is better than that of the current beam;

[0236] Event 1: The quality of the current beam is lower than the preset threshold;

[0237] Event 7: The quality of at least one new beam (e.g., L1-RSRP) is better than that of the RS obtained from the activated TCI state with the Mth best quality.

[0238] Wherein, M is the capability signaling of the subjective terminal 101 configured by Radio Resource Control (RRC).

[0239] Optionally, terminal 101 may indicate only one candidate value or may not support the above-mentioned events.

[0240] Taking Event 2 as an example, assume the current beam comes from the serving cell, and the new beam comes from a cell with a different Physical Cell Identifier (PCI). The two beams have different measurement periods. As an example, as shown in Figure 2C, the measurement period of the current beam is T.SSB_serving The measurement period of the new beam is T. SSB_CDP And T SSB_CDP <T SSB_serving The total measurement time (i.e., the first time) that triggers an L1 report is based on the largest measurement period (i.e., T) among multiple measurement periods. SSB_serving It is certain.

[0241] If based on T SSB_CDP If the total measurement time is defined by a measurement cycle, then since T SSB_CDP <T SSB_serving When terminal 101 obtains the L1-RSRP of a new beam, terminal 101 will not obtain the L1-RSRP from the current beam. Therefore, terminal 101 cannot compare with the standard and trigger an L1 report.

[0242] For event 1, the UE only measures the current beam, and the measurement time only needs to consider one beam.

[0243] For event 7, the UE needs to measure the beam with an active TCI state, and the total measurement time also needs to take into account the measurement cycle of multiple beams.

[0244] Therefore, the measurement time in the event-triggered L1 report (i.e., the first time in the aforementioned embodiments) can be defined as:

[0245] If multiple beams / cells need to be measured for comparison with standards defined in different events, the maximum measurement period among the multiple beams or cells will be considered as the total measurement time that triggers the L1 report.

[0246] In some embodiments, for event-triggered L1 reports, the influence of the physical layer trigger window also needs to be considered. The trigger window can be as shown in Figure 2D.

[0247] In this configuration, multiple L1-RSRP measurement samples can be configured for event evaluation. The trigger window is designed to ensure that multiple results remain stable within the time window for triggering an L1 report. Assume that N samples can be configured, where N can be 1, 2, ..., n. The scaling factor Q within the measurement period is:

[0248] 1. N, which is the number of L1-RSRP measurement samples configured (the first value in the aforementioned embodiments);

[0249] 2. min(N), the minimum configurable value. That is, if the minimum configurable value of N is 1, then Q = 1.

[0250] Compared to the traditional measurement period, the measurement period of the current or candidate beam will be scaled by Q.

[0251] As an example, the evaluation time for the current beam can be as follows, where DRX refers to Discontinuous Reception (DRX), and ceil(x) is rounded up.

[0252] Evaluation period TL1-RSRP_Measurement_Period_SSB for FR1

[0253] Evaluation period TL1-RSRP_Measurement_Period_SSB for FR2

[0254] As an example, the evaluation time for beams from serving cells with different PCIs can be as follows:

[0255] Inter-cell L1-RSRP measurement period TL1-RSRP_Measurement_Period_SSB_CDP for known cells with different PCIs in FR1

[0256] Inter-cell L1-RSRP measurement period TL1-RSRP_Measurement_Period_SSB_CDP for known cells with different PCIs in FR2

[0257] This disclosure also provides an apparatus for implementing any of the above methods. For example, an apparatus is provided that includes units or modules for implementing the steps performed by the terminal in any of the above methods. Alternatively, another apparatus is provided that includes units or modules for implementing the steps performed by a network device (e.g., an access network device, a core network functional node, a core network device, etc.) in any of the above methods.

[0258] It should be understood that the division of units or modules in the above device is only a logical functional division. In actual implementation, they can be fully or partially integrated into a single physical entity, or they can be physically separated. Furthermore, the units or modules in the device can be implemented by a processor calling software: for example, the device includes a processor connected to a memory containing instructions. The processor calls the instructions stored in the memory to implement any of the above methods or to implement the functions of the units or modules in the above device. The processor can be, for example, a general-purpose processor, such as a Central Processing Unit (CPU) or a microprocessor, and the memory can be internal or external to the device. Alternatively, the units or modules in the device can be implemented in the form of hardware circuits. The functionality of some or all of the units or modules can be achieved through the design of these hardware circuits, which can be understood as one or more processors. For example, in one implementation, the hardware circuit is an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC). The functionality of some or all of the units or modules is achieved through the design of the logical relationships between the components within the circuit. In another implementation, the hardware circuit can be implemented using a programmable logic device (PLD). Taking a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) as an example, it can include a large number of logic gates. The connection relationships between the logic gates are configured through configuration files, thereby achieving the functionality of some or all of the units or modules. All units or modules of the above device can be implemented entirely through processor-called software, entirely through hardware circuits, or partially through processor-called software with the remaining parts implemented through hardware circuits.

[0259] In this embodiment, the processor is a circuit with signal processing capabilities. In one implementation, the processor can be a circuit with instruction read and execute capabilities, such as a Central Processing Unit (CPU), a microprocessor, a graphics processing unit (GPU) (which can be understood as a microprocessor), or a digital signal processor (DSP). In another implementation, the processor can implement certain functions through the logical relationships of hardware circuits. The logical relationships of the aforementioned hardware circuits are fixed or reconfigurable. For example, the processor is a hardware circuit implemented using an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or a programmable logic device (PLD), such as an FPGA. In a reconfigurable hardware circuit, the process of the processor loading a configuration document and configuring the hardware circuit can be understood as the process of the processor loading instructions to implement the functions of some or all of the above units or modules. Furthermore, it can also be a hardware circuit designed for artificial intelligence, which can be understood as an ASIC, such as a Neural Network Processing Unit (NPU), a Tensor Processing Unit (TPU), or a Deep Learning Processing Unit (DPU).

[0260] Figure 6A is a schematic diagram of the network device proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. As shown in Figure 6A, the terminal 6100 may include at least one of a transceiver module 6101, a processing module 6102, etc. In some embodiments, the processing module 6102 is configured to determine that a first event has occurred, and to measure at least one received reference signal within a first time period to obtain a first measurement result; the processing module 6102 is further configured to determine that the first measurement result satisfies a first condition, and to determine a Layer 1 Reference Signal Received Power (L1-RSRP) report; the transceiver module 6101 is configured to send the L1-RSRP report to the network device; wherein the delay of the L1-RSRP report is the time interval between the time when the first event occurs and the time when the L1-RSRP report is sent.

[0261] Optionally, the delay of the L1-RSRP report is less than the first time mentioned above; or,

[0262] The delay of the L1-RSRP report is the sum of the first time and the second time, wherein the second time is the time interval between the time when the L1-RSRP report is determined and the time when the L1-RSRP report is sent.

[0263] Optionally, the reference signal includes reference signals from at least two serving cells, and the measurement period corresponding to the reference signals from each serving cell is different, and the first time is the largest measurement period among the at least two measurement periods.

[0264] The Physical Cell Identifier (PCI) of each of the above-mentioned serving cells is different.

[0265] Optionally, the aforementioned first time is determined based on a scaling factor.

[0266] Optionally, the number of reference signals included in the first measurement result is a first value, which is configured by the network device or agreed upon by the protocol.

[0267] The scaling factor mentioned above is equal to the first value mentioned above; or,

[0268] The scaling factor is equal to the second value, where the second value is the minimum value in the range of the first value, and the range of the first value is the L1 filter coefficient configured in the network device or agreed upon by the protocol.

[0269] Optionally, the transceiver module is used to perform at least one of the communication steps (such as steps S2101, S2103, S2104, but not limited thereto) performed by the terminal in any of the above methods, which will not be elaborated here.

[0270] Optionally, the above processing module is used to execute at least one of the other steps executed by the terminal in any of the above methods (such as step S2102, but not limited thereto), which will not be described in detail here.

[0271] Figure 6B is a schematic diagram of another network device according to an embodiment of this disclosure. As shown in Figure 6B, the network device 6200 may include at least one of a transceiver module 6201, a processing module 6202, etc. In some embodiments, the transceiver module 6201 is used to receive a Layer 1 Reference Signal Received Power (L1-RSRP) report sent by a terminal; wherein the L1-RSRP report is determined by the terminal after determining that a first measurement result satisfies a first condition, and the first measurement result is obtained by the terminal determining that a first event has occurred and measuring at least one received reference signal within a first time period; the delay of the L1-RSRP report is the time interval between the time when the first event occurs and the time when the L1-RSRP report is sent.

[0272] Optionally, the delay of the L1-RSRP report is less than the first time mentioned above; or,

[0273] The delay of the L1-RSRP report is the sum of the first time and the second time, wherein the second time is the time interval between the time when the L1-RSRP report is determined and the time when the L1-RSRP report is sent.

[0274] Optionally, the reference signal includes reference signals from at least two serving cells, and the measurement period corresponding to the reference signals from each serving cell is different, and the first time is the largest measurement period among the at least two measurement periods.

[0275] The Physical Cell Identifier (PCI) of each of the above-mentioned serving cells is different.

[0276] Optionally, the aforementioned first time is determined based on a scaling factor.

[0277] Optionally, the number of reference signals included in the first measurement result is a first value, which is configured by the network device or agreed upon by the protocol.

[0278] The scaling factor mentioned above is equal to the first value mentioned above; or,

[0279] The scaling factor is equal to the second value, where the second value is the minimum value in the range of the first value, and the range of the first value is the L1 filter coefficient configured in the network device or agreed upon by the protocol.

[0280] Optionally, the transceiver module is used to perform at least one of the communication steps (such as steps S2104 and S2105, but not limited thereto) performed by the network device in any of the above methods, which will not be described in detail here.

[0281] Optionally, the above processing module is used to perform at least one of the other steps performed by the network device in any of the above methods, which will not be elaborated here.

[0282] In some embodiments, the transceiver module may include a transmitting module and / or a receiving module, which may be separate or integrated. Optionally, the transceiver module may be interchangeable with a transceiver.

[0283] In some embodiments, the processing module may be a single module or may include multiple sub-modules. Optionally, the multiple sub-modules may each perform all or part of the steps required by the processing module. Optionally, the processing module may be interchangeable with a processor.

[0284] Figure 7A is a schematic diagram of the structure of the communication device 7100 proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. The communication device 7100 can be a network device (e.g., access network device, core network device, etc.), a terminal (e.g., user equipment, etc.), a chip, chip system, or processor that supports the network device in implementing any of the above methods, or a chip, chip system, or processor that supports the terminal in implementing any of the above methods. The communication device 7100 can be used to implement the methods described in the above method embodiments; for details, please refer to the descriptions in the above method embodiments.

[0285] As shown in Figure 7A, the communication device 7100 includes one or more processors 7101. The processor 7101 can be a general-purpose processor or a dedicated processor, such as a baseband processor or a central processing unit (CPU). The baseband processor can be used to process communication protocols and communication data, while the CPU can be used to control communication devices (e.g., base stations, baseband chips, terminal devices, terminal device chips, DUs or CUs, etc.), execute programs, and process program data. The communication device 7100 is used to execute any of the above methods.

[0286] In some embodiments, the communication device 7100 further includes one or more memories 7102 for storing instructions. Optionally, all or part of the memories 7102 may also be located outside the communication device 7100.

[0287] In some embodiments, the communication device 7100 further includes one or more transceivers 7103. When the communication device 7100 includes one or more transceivers 7103, the transceivers 7103 perform at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above method (e.g., steps S2101, S2104, S2105, but not limited thereto), and the processor 7101 performs at least one of other steps (e.g., steps S2102, S2103, but not limited thereto).

[0288] In some embodiments, a transceiver may include a receiver and / or a transmitter, which may be separate or integrated. Optionally, the terms transceiver, transceiver unit, transceiver, transceiver circuit, etc., may be used interchangeably; the terms transmitter, transmitting unit, transmitter, transmitting circuit, etc., may be used interchangeably; and the terms receiver, receiving unit, receiver, receiving circuit, etc., may be used interchangeably.

[0289] In some embodiments, the communication device 7100 may include one or more interface circuits 7104. Optionally, the interface circuit 7104 is connected to the memory 7102, and the interface circuit 7104 can be used to receive signals from the memory 7102 or other devices, and can be used to send signals to the memory 7102 or other devices. For example, the interface circuit 7104 can read instructions stored in the memory 7102 and send the instructions to the processor 7101.

[0290] The communication device 7100 described in the above embodiments may be a network device or a terminal, but the scope of the communication device 7100 described in this disclosure is not limited thereto, and the structure of the communication device 7100 may not be limited by FIG. 7A. The communication device may be a standalone device or a part of a larger device. For example, the above-mentioned communication device may be: (1) a standalone integrated circuit IC, or chip, or chip system or subsystem; (2) a collection of one or more ICs, optionally, the above-mentioned IC collection may also include storage components for storing data and programs; (3) an ASIC, such as a modem; (4) a module that can be embedded in other devices; (5) a receiver, terminal device, smart terminal device, cellular phone, wireless device, handheld device, mobile unit, vehicle device, network device, cloud device, artificial intelligence device, etc.; (6) others, etc.

[0291] Figure 7B is a schematic diagram of the structure of the chip 7200 according to an embodiment of this disclosure. For cases where the communication device 7100 can be a chip or a chip system, the schematic diagram of the chip 7200 shown in Figure 7B can be referenced, but is not limited thereto.

[0292] Chip 7200 includes one or more processors 7201, which are used to perform any of the above methods.

[0293] In some embodiments, chip 7200 further includes one or more interface circuits 7202. Optionally, the interface circuit 7202 is connected to memory 7203, and the interface circuit 7202 can be used to receive signals from memory 7203 or other devices, and the interface circuit 7202 can be used to send signals to memory 7203 or other devices. For example, the interface circuit 7202 can read instructions stored in memory 7203 and send the instructions to processor 7201.

[0294] In some embodiments, the interface circuit 7202 performs at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above method, and the processor 7201 performs at least one of the other steps.

[0295] In some embodiments, the terms interface circuit, interface, transceiver pin, transceiver, etc., can be used interchangeably.

[0296] In some embodiments, chip 7200 further includes one or more memories 7203 for storing instructions. Optionally, all or part of the memories 7203 may be located outside of chip 7200.

[0297] This disclosure also proposes a storage medium storing instructions that, when executed on the communication device 7100, cause the communication device 7100 to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the storage medium is an electronic storage medium. Optionally, the storage medium is a computer-readable storage medium, but not limited thereto; it may also be a storage medium readable by other devices. Optionally, the storage medium may be a non-transitory storage medium, but not limited thereto; it may also be a temporary storage medium.

[0298] This disclosure also provides a program product that, when executed by the communication device 7100, causes the communication device 7100 to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the program product is a computer program product.

[0299] This disclosure also proposes a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform any of the above methods.

[0300] In the above embodiments, implementation can be achieved, in whole or in part, through software, hardware, firmware, or any combination thereof. When implemented in software, it can be implemented, in whole or in part, as a computer program product. The aforementioned computer program product includes one or more computer programs. When the aforementioned computer program is loaded and executed on a computer, all or part of the processes or functions described in the embodiments of this disclosure are generated. The aforementioned computer can be a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer, a computer network, or other programmable device. The aforementioned computer program can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium or transferred from one computer-readable storage medium to another. For example, the aforementioned computer program can be transmitted from one website, computer, server, or data center to another via wired (e.g., coaxial cable, fiber optic, digital subscriber line (DSL)) or wireless (e.g., infrared, wireless, microwave, etc.) means. The aforementioned computer-readable storage medium can be any available medium accessible to a computer or a data storage device such as a server or data center that integrates one or more available media. The aforementioned available media can be magnetic media (e.g., floppy disks, hard disks, magnetic tapes), optical media (e.g., high-density digital video discs (DVDs)), or semiconductor media (e.g., solid-state disks (SSDs)).

[0301] Those skilled in the art will recognize that the units and algorithm steps of the various examples described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented in electronic hardware, or a combination of computer software and electronic hardware. Whether these functions are implemented in hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Those skilled in the art can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered beyond the scope of this disclosure.

[0302] Those skilled in the art will understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working processes of the systems, devices, and units described above can be referred to the corresponding processes in the foregoing method embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0303] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this disclosure, but the scope of protection of this disclosure is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this disclosure should be included within the scope of protection of this disclosure. Therefore, the scope of protection of this disclosure should be determined by the scope of the above claims.

Claims

1. An uplink communication method, characterized in that, The method is executed by a terminal, and the method includes: Once the first event is determined to have occurred, at least one received reference signal is measured within the first time frame to obtain a first measurement result; If the first measurement result satisfies the first condition, determine the Layer 1 Reference Signal Received Power (L1-RSRP) report; Send the L1-RSRP report to the network device; The delay of the L1-RSRP report is the time interval between the time when the first event occurs and the time when the L1-RSRP report is sent.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The delay of the L1-RSRP report is less than the first time; or, The delay of the L1-RSRP report is the sum of the first time and the second time, wherein the second time is the time interval between the time when the L1-RSRP report is determined and the time when the L1-RSRP report is sent.

3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The reference signal includes reference signals from at least two serving cells, and the measurement period corresponding to the reference signals from each serving cell is different, and the first time is the largest measurement period among the at least two measurement periods; Each serving cell has a different Physical Cell Identifier (PCI).

4. The method according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The first time is determined based on the scaling factor.

5. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that, The number of reference signals included in the first measurement result is a first value, which is configured by the network device or agreed upon by the protocol. The scaling factor is equal to the first value; or, The scaling factor is equal to a second value, wherein the second value is the minimum value in the range of the first value, and the range of the first value is the L1 filter coefficient configured by the network device or agreed upon by the protocol.

6. An uplink communication method, characterized in that, The method is performed by a network device, and the method includes: The receiving terminal sends a Layer 1 reference signal received power (L1-RSRP) report. The L1-RSRP report is determined by the terminal after it determines that the first measurement result meets the first condition. The first measurement result is obtained by the terminal determining that the first event has occurred and measuring at least one received reference signal within a first time period. The delay of the L1-RSRP report is the time interval between the time when the first event occurs and the time when the L1-RSRP report is sent.

7. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that, The delay of the L1-RSRP report is less than the first time; or, The delay of the L1-RSRP report is the sum of the first time and the second time, wherein the second time is the time interval between the time when the L1-RSRP report is determined and the time when the L1-RSRP report is sent.

8. The method according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that, The reference signal includes reference signals from at least two serving cells, and the measurement period corresponding to the reference signals from each serving cell is different, and the first time is the largest measurement period among the at least two measurement periods; Each serving cell has a different Physical Cell Identifier (PCI).

9. The method according to any one of claims 6-8, characterized in that, The first time is determined based on the scaling factor.

10. The method according to claim 9, characterized in that, The number of reference signals included in the first measurement result is a first value, which is configured by the network device or agreed upon by the protocol. The scaling factor is equal to the first value; or, The scaling factor is equal to a second value, wherein the second value is the minimum value in the range of the first value, and the range of the first value is the L1 filter coefficient configured by the network device or agreed upon by the protocol.

11. A terminal, characterized in that, The terminal includes: The processing module is used to determine that a first event has occurred, and to measure at least one received reference signal within a first time period to obtain a first measurement result; The processing module is further configured to determine that the first measurement result meets the first condition and to determine the Layer 1 Reference Signal Received Power (L1-RSRP) report; The transceiver module is used to send the L1-RSRP report to the network device; The delay of the L1-RSRP report is the time interval between the time when the first event occurs and the time when the L1-RSRP report is sent.

12. A network device, characterized in that, The network device includes: The transceiver module is used to receive the Layer 1 Reference Signal Received Power (L1-RSRP) report sent by the terminal. The L1-RSRP report is determined by the terminal after it determines that the first measurement result meets the first condition. The first measurement result is obtained by the terminal determining that the first event has occurred and measuring at least one received reference signal within a first time period. The delay of the L1-RSRP report is the time interval between the time when the first event occurs and the time when the L1-RSRP report is sent.

13. A communication device, characterized in that, The terminal includes: One or more processors; The terminal is used to execute the uplink communication method according to any one of claims 1-5.

14. A communication device, characterized in that, The network device includes: One or more processors; The network device is used to perform the uplink communication method according to any one of claims 6-10.

15. A communication system, characterized in that, The device includes a terminal and a network device, wherein the terminal is configured to implement the uplink communication method according to any one of claims 1-5, and the network device is configured to implement the uplink communication method according to any one of claims 6-10.

16. A storage medium storing instructions, characterized in that, When the instruction is executed on the communication device, it causes the communication device to perform the uplink communication method as described in any one of claims 1-5 or 6-10.

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