Method and apparatus for indicating availability of stored data and used for wireless communication

Abstract

The present application discloses a method and apparatus for indicating availability of stored data and used for wireless communication. The method comprises: a terminal receives a first measurement configuration; stores target measurement information in a first storage unit, a measurement result for the first measurement configuration comprising the target measurement information; and sends first signaling, the first signaling indicating that the target measurement information is available. The first signaling is signaling of a protocol layer below an RRC sublayer, the first signaling is a UEAssistanceInformation message, or the first signaling is a MeasurementReport message.

Description

A method and apparatus for indicating the availability of stored data for wireless communication

[0001] This application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202411716176.7, filed on November 26, 2024, entitled "A method and apparatus for indicating the availability of stored data for wireless communication", the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] This application relates to transmission methods and apparatus in wireless communication systems, and more particularly to methods and apparatus for indicating the availability of stored data. Background Technology

[0003] The 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project) protocol supports SON (Self-Organizing Networks) / MDT (Minimization of Drive Test), including Immediate MDT and Logged MDT. For Logged MDT, to reduce the reporting of measurement information, the UE (User Equipment) can store the measurement information in UE variables. Whenever the UE performs RRC (Radio Resource Control) connection reconfiguration, reestablishment, resume, or establishment, it can indicate in the message confirming the successful completion of the reconfiguration, reestablishment, resume, or establishment that the corresponding measurement information has been stored.

[0004] 3GPP Release 19 launched WI: "AI (Artificial Intelligence) / ML (Machine Learning) for NR Air Interface". Currently, regarding data collection for network-side models, the following consensus has been reached: terminals can indicate the availability of stored data to the network to assist the network in triggering UEInformationRequest. However, how and when to indicate the data are still under discussion.

[0005] Since the specifications of AI models may extend beyond the scope of 3GPP (besides the reference model used for performance calibration), the specific implementation of AI / ML training and AI / ML inference may be determined by the hardware equipment vendors themselves. It may be based on classic models such as Transformer architecture, RNN (Recurrent Neural Network), CNN (Conventional Neural Networks), or a hybrid model composed of multiple models. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The inventors discovered through research that existing technologies use an RRC message including "complete" to indicate whether available information is stored in the UE variables, thereby triggering the network to request the reporting of stored information. However, the delay in such RRC message indications often leads to untimely information reporting, resulting in the loss of training data, which is detrimental to the data collection of the network-side model. How to optimize the availability indication mechanism of training data for the network-side model is a problem that needs to be studied.

[0007] To address the aforementioned problems, this application provides a solution. While AI / ML is used as an example in the problem description, this application is also applicable to non-AI / ML scenarios, such as application-layer measurement, achieving similar technical effects to AI / ML. Similarly, while training data is used as an example, this application is also applicable to inference data or reinforcement learning data, achieving similar technical effects. Although the RRC_CONNECT state is used as an example in the problem description, this application is also used in the RRC_IDLE and RRC_INACTIVE states, achieving the same technical effects as the RRC_CONNECT state. Furthermore, adopting a unified design scheme for different scenarios helps reduce hardware complexity and cost. It should be noted that, without conflict, embodiments and features in any node of this application can be applied to any other node. Without conflict, embodiments and features in any embodiment of this application can be arbitrarily combined.

[0008] As an example, the interpretation of terms in this application is based on the definitions in the 3GPP specification protocol TS38 series.

[0009] As an example, the interpretation of terms in this application is based on the definitions in the 3GPP specification protocol TS37 series.

[0010] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in the terminal of this application can be applied to the base station. Unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in the base station of this application can be applied to the terminal. Unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in the embodiments of this application can be arbitrarily combined with each other.

[0011] This application discloses a method used in a terminal, characterized by comprising:

[0012] Receive first measurement configuration;

[0013] The target measurement information is stored in the first storage unit; wherein the measurement result configured for the first measurement includes the target measurement information;

[0014] Send a first signaling message indicating that the target measurement information is available;

[0015] Wherein, the first signaling is signaling at the protocol layer below the RRC sublayer, or the first signaling is a UEAssistanceInformation message, or the first signaling is a MeasurementReport message.

[0016] In the prior art, the target measurement information is only available by indicating that the target measurement information is available through an RRC message including "complete". The above method increases the probability of reporting the availability of target measurement information by utilizing the remaining uplink signaling, and can shorten the time for the network to obtain target measurement information by utilizing the signaling of the protocol layer below the RRC sublayer.

[0017] According to one aspect of this application, the transmission of the first signaling depends on the satisfaction of a first condition; wherein the first condition is pre-configured, or the first condition is determined by the terminal.

[0018] The above method solves the problem of when to send the first signaling.

[0019] The above method uses a first condition to trigger the transmission of the first signaling.

[0020] According to one aspect of this application, the first condition being satisfied includes: the amount of data of the target measurement information satisfies a first threshold; wherein the first threshold depends on the first storage unit.

[0021] The above method further explains the meaning of the first condition being met; the first condition being met includes the amount of data of the target measurement information meeting the first threshold, which helps to prevent data loss or omission due to excessive target measurement data information.

[0022] According to one aspect of this application, the first condition being satisfied includes: the storage time of the target measurement information is greater than a first time threshold.

[0023] The above method further explains the meaning of the first condition being met; the first condition being met includes the storage time of the target measurement information being greater than the first time threshold, which helps to prevent data loss due to excessively long reporting cycles and reduces the possibility of invalid data.

[0024] According to one aspect of this application, the first condition being satisfied includes: the battery level of the terminal being lower than a second threshold.

[0025] The above method further explains the meaning of the first condition being met; the first condition being met means that the terminal's battery level is lower than the second threshold; the above method takes into account the situation of data loss due to the terminal's low battery level, which is beneficial for further implicitly indicating the terminal's battery level.

[0026] According to one aspect of this application, the first condition being satisfied includes: during a first time interval, the target measurement information is not indicated to be available.

[0027] The above method further explains the meaning of the first condition being met; the first condition being met includes: the target measurement information is not indicated to be available during the first time interval; the above method takes into account the overhead of repeated signaling transmission and reduces signaling overhead by setting a prohibition time.

[0028] According to one aspect of this application, the first signaling includes a first field, the first field including at least a portion of the target measurement information.

[0029] The above method takes into account the potential shortage of uplink and downlink resources by adding at least a portion of the target measurement information to the network in the first signaling, thus prioritizing the transmission of important information.

[0030] This application discloses a method used in a base station for wireless communication, characterized by comprising:

[0031] Send the first measurement configuration;

[0032] Receive a first signaling message, the first signaling message indicating that the target measurement information is available;

[0033] Wherein, the receiver of the first measurement configuration stores the target measurement information in the first storage unit; the measurement result for the first measurement configuration includes the target measurement information; the first signaling is signaling of the protocol layer below the RRC sublayer, or the first signaling is a UEAssistanceInformation message, or the first signaling is a MeasurementReport message.

[0034] According to one aspect of this application, the transmission of the first signaling depends on the satisfaction of a first condition; wherein the first condition is pre-configured, or the first condition is determined by the terminal.

[0035] According to one aspect of this application, the first condition being satisfied includes: the amount of data of the target measurement information satisfies a first threshold; wherein the first threshold depends on the first storage unit.

[0036] According to one aspect of this application, the first condition being satisfied includes: the storage time of the target measurement information is greater than a first time threshold.

[0037] According to one aspect of this application, the first condition being satisfied includes: the battery level of the terminal being lower than a second threshold.

[0038] According to one aspect of this application, the first condition being satisfied includes: during a first time interval, the target measurement information is not indicated to be available.

[0039] According to one aspect of this application, the first signaling includes a first field, the first field including at least a portion of the target measurement information.

[0040] This application discloses a terminal used for wireless communication, characterized in that it includes:

[0041] The first receiver receives the first measurement configuration;

[0042] A first processor stores target measurement information in a first storage unit; wherein the measurement result configured for the first measurement includes the target measurement information;

[0043] The first transmitter sends a first signaling message, indicating that the target measurement information is available;

[0044] Wherein, the first signaling is signaling at the protocol layer below the RRC sublayer, or the first signaling is a UEAssistanceInformation message, or the first signaling is a MeasurementReport message.

[0045] This application discloses a base station used for wireless communication, characterized in that it includes:

[0046] The second transmitter sends the first measurement configuration;

[0047] The second receiver receives the first signaling, which indicates that the target measurement information is available.

[0048] Wherein, the receiver of the first measurement configuration stores the target measurement information in the first storage unit; the measurement result for the first measurement configuration includes the target measurement information; the first signaling is signaling of the protocol layer below the RRC sublayer, or the first signaling is a UEAssistanceInformation message, or the first signaling is a MeasurementReport message.

[0049] This application discloses a terminal, characterized in that it includes:

[0050] The terminal includes: one or more processors and memory;

[0051] 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.

[0052] This application discloses a base station, characterized in that it includes:

[0053] The base station includes: one or more processors and a memory;

[0054] 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 base station to perform the method used in the base station. Attached Figure Description

[0055] 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:

[0056] Figure 1 shows a flowchart of the transmission of a terminal according to an embodiment of this application;

[0057] Figure 2 shows a schematic diagram of a network architecture according to an embodiment of this application;

[0058] 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;

[0059] Figure 4 shows a schematic diagram of a first communication device and a second communication device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0060] Figure 5 shows a flowchart of wireless signal transmission according to an embodiment of this application;

[0061] Figure 6 illustrates a schematic diagram showing that the amount of data including the target measurement information satisfies a first threshold according to an embodiment of this application;

[0062] Figure 7 illustrates a schematic diagram showing that the storage time of the target measurement information is greater than a first time threshold according to an embodiment of this application;

[0063] Figure 8 shows a schematic diagram of the terminal's battery level being below a second threshold according to an embodiment of this application;

[0064] Figure 9 illustrates a schematic diagram of the first condition being satisfied according to an embodiment of the present application, including the target measurement information not being indicated as available during a first time interval.

[0065] Figure 10 shows a schematic diagram of the first signaling including a first field according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0066] Figure 11 shows a structural block diagram of a processing device for a terminal according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0067] Figure 12 shows a structural block diagram of a processing apparatus for a base station according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0068] Figure 13 shows a schematic diagram of an AI / ML model according to one embodiment of this application;

[0069] Figure 14 illustrates a schematic diagram of the deployment of intelligent functions in a RAN domain according to an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0070] 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.

[0071] Example 1

[0072] Example 1 illustrates a flowchart of terminal transmission according to an embodiment of this application, as shown in Figure 1. In Figure 1, each box represents a step, and 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.

[0073] In Embodiment 1, the terminal in this application receives a first measurement configuration in step 101; stores target measurement information in a first storage unit in step 102; and sends a first signaling in step 103, the first signaling indicating that the target measurement information is available.

[0074] Wherein, the first signaling is signaling at the protocol layer below the RRC sublayer, or the first signaling is a UEAssistanceInformation message, or the first signaling is a MeasurementReport message.

[0075] As an example, the first measurement configuration is carried by SRB1.

[0076] As an example, the first measurement configuration is included in the downlink signaling configuration.

[0077] As an example, the first measurement configuration is configured in an RRC message.

[0078] As an example, the first measurement configuration is configured in the SIB1 message.

[0079] As an example, the first measurement configuration is included in the NAS message and configured.

[0080] As an example, the first measurement configuration is included in RRCReconfiguration.

[0081] As an example, the first measurement configuration is included in RRCResume.

[0082] As an example, the first measurement configuration includes at least one MeasId.

[0083] As an example, the first measurement configuration includes at least one MeasObjectNR.

[0084] As an example, the first measurement configuration includes at least one MeasConfig.

[0085] As an example, the first measurement configuration includes at least one MeasIdleConfig.

[0086] As one embodiment, the first measurement configuration includes an application layer measurement configuration.

[0087] As one embodiment, the first measurement configuration includes at least one measurement object.

[0088] As an example, the first measurement configuration indicates synchronous measurement.

[0089] As an example, the first measurement configuration indicates inter-frequency measurement.

[0090] As an example, the first measurement configuration indicates the cell being measured.

[0091] As one embodiment, the first measurement configuration includes the cell identifier being measured.

[0092] As an example, the cell being measured is the serving cell of the terminal.

[0093] As one example, the cell being measured includes the terminal's serving cell and neighboring cells.

[0094] As an example, the cell being measured is a single cell.

[0095] As one example, the measured cell is a plurality of cells.

[0096] As one example, the number of cells being measured is configurable.

[0097] As an example, the first measurement configuration indicates the RS resources of the cell being measured, wherein the RS resources are SSB resources or CSI-RS resources.

[0098] As one embodiment, the first measurement configuration includes the RS resource identifier of the cell being measured.

[0099] As an example, the RS resource identifier is the SSB-Index.

[0100] As an example, the RS resource identifier is CSI-RS-Index.

[0101] As an example, the first measurement configuration includes at least one AppLayerMeasConfig.

[0102] As an example, the first measurement configuration includes at least one appLayerIdleInactiveConfig.

[0103] As an example, the first measurement configuration is configured by the base station.

[0104] As an example, the first measurement configuration is configured by OAM.

[0105] As one embodiment, the first measurement configuration includes a reporting configuration.

[0106] As an example, the first measurement configuration indicates the reporting type.

[0107] As one example, the first measurement configuration includes triggering conditions.

[0108] As one example, the reporting type includes event triggering.

[0109] As one example, the reporting type includes periodic reporting.

[0110] As one embodiment, the first measurement configuration includes a reporting cycle.

[0111] As one embodiment, the first measurement configuration includes reporting resource scheduling.

[0112] As an example, the first measurement is configured for AI / ML training data collection.

[0113] As an example, the first measurement configuration indicates that the terminal has a first capability.

[0114] As an example, the first capability includes the ability to collect AI / ML training data.

[0115] As an example, the first capability includes AI / ML inference capabilities.

[0116] As one example, the first capability includes AI / ML-enabled capabilities.

[0117] As one example, the first capability includes an AI / ML model.

[0118] As one example, the first capability includes AI / ML prediction capabilities.

[0119] As one embodiment, the receiving of the first measurement configuration depends on whether the terminal has a first capability.

[0120] As an example, when the terminal has the first capability, it receives the first measurement configuration.

[0121] As an example, when the terminal has the first capability, the first measurement configuration is configured.

[0122] As an example, when the terminal has the first capability, the first measurement configuration is executed.

[0123] As an example, when the terminal has the first capability, the first measurement configuration is applied.

[0124] As an example, the first measurement configuration indicates that target measurement information is stored in the first storage unit.

[0125] As an example, the first storage unit is a UE variable, and the first storage unit is represented by ASN.1.

[0126] As an example, the first storage unit belongs to a UE variable.

[0127] As an example, the first storage unit is a UE variable of an RRC sublayer.

[0128] As an example, the first storage unit is VarLogMeasReport.

[0129] As one example, the first storage unit is VarMeasReportList.

[0130] As one example, the first storage unit is VarMeasReport.

[0131] As one embodiment, the first storage unit is VarMeasIdleReport.

[0132] As an example, the first storage unit belongs to VarLogMeasReport.

[0133] As an example, the first storage unit belongs to VarMeasReportList.

[0134] As an example, the first storage unit belongs to VarMeasReport.

[0135] As an example, the first storage unit belongs to VarMeasIdleReport.

[0136] As an example, the first storage unit is a UE variable of the protocol layer above an RRC sublayer.

[0137] As an example, the first storage unit is an AS (Access Stratum) buffer.

[0138] As one embodiment, the first storage unit is a NAS (Non-Access Stratum) buffer.

[0139] As one embodiment, the first storage unit is a memory.

[0140] As one example, the first storage unit is a register.

[0141] As one example, the first storage unit is implemented in software.

[0142] As one example, the first storage unit is implemented in hardware.

[0143] As one embodiment, the first storage unit is readable and writable.

[0144] As one embodiment, the first storage unit is erasable.

[0145] As one embodiment, the first storage unit is used to store at least one of training data or inference data.

[0146] As an example, the first storage unit is used to store at least one of the training data or inference data for the network-side model.

[0147] As one embodiment, the first storage unit is for application layer data storage.

[0148] As one embodiment, the first storage unit is used for application layer data reporting.

[0149] As one example, the target measurement information is used for mobility management.

[0150] As one example, the target measurement information is used for beam management.

[0151] After completing one embodiment, the target measurement information is used for lifecycle management.

[0152] As one example, the target measurement information comes from the application layer.

[0153] As one example, the target measurement information includes application layer data.

[0154] As an example, the target measurement information includes L1 measurement results of at least one cell.

[0155] As an example, the target measurement information includes L3 measurement results of at least one cell.

[0156] As an example, the target measurement information includes measurement results for at least one SSB (Synchronization Signal Block).

[0157] As an example, the target measurement information includes measurement results for at least one CSI-RS (Channel State Information Reference Signal).

[0158] As an example, the target measurement information includes a reason, which indicates why the target measurement information is stored in the first storage unit.

[0159] The above method helps the network understand why the target measurement information is stored, and makes more effective use of the target measurement information, thereby improving training efficiency.

[0160] As an example, the stated cause is one of a plurality of candidate causes.

[0161] As an example, one of the candidate causes includes a wireless link problem.

[0162] As an example, the radio link problem includes RLF (Radio Link Failure).

[0163] As an example, the wireless link problem includes HOF (Handover Failure).

[0164] As one example, the wireless link problem includes T304 reaching a threshold.

[0165] As one example, the wireless link problem includes T310 reaching a threshold.

[0166] As one example, the wireless link problem includes T312 reaching a threshold.

[0167] As an example, the wireless link problem includes a performance metric monitored by the terminal reaching a threshold.

[0168] As an example, one of the plurality of candidate reasons includes a cache state that depends on the first storage unit.

[0169] As a sub-implementation of the above embodiments, the first storage unit is an AS buffer.

[0170] As a sub-example of the above embodiment, one of the candidate reasons is that the cache of the first storage unit is less than a threshold.

[0171] As an example, one of the multiple candidate reasons depends on the number of switching attempts.

[0172] As a sub-example of the above embodiment, one of the candidate reasons is that the number of switching times reaches a threshold.

[0173] As one embodiment, the target measurement information includes the time during which the target measurement information is stored in the first storage unit.

[0174] As an example, the target measurement information may also include the mobile state of the terminal, such as the mobile speed, or the number of cells switched within a given time interval; the measurement information may also be the measurement results for the reference signal, such as cell-level measurement results, or beam-level measurement results, or time-domain measurement results, or frequency-domain measurement results, or spatial-domain measurement results, or a combination thereof.

[0175] As an example, the target measurement information is the measurement result of the terminal applying the first measurement configuration.

[0176] As an example, the target measurement information is a portion of the measurement results obtained by the terminal applying the first measurement configuration.

[0177] As one embodiment, the target measurement information includes the measurement results of the terminal applying the first measurement configuration.

[0178] As an example, when the first storage unit stores the target measurement information, the target measurement information is considered to be available.

[0179] As an example, when the first storage unit stores a certain amount of the target measurement information, it considers the target measurement information to be usable.

[0180] As an example, when the first storage unit has stored the target measurement information for a certain period of time, it is considered that the target measurement information is available.

[0181] As an example, the "certain time" refers to the time from the start of the measurement process after the first measurement configuration begins.

[0182] As an example, the "certain time" refers to the time from when the target measurement information begins to be stored in the first storage unit.

[0183] As an example, the "certain time" refers to the start of transmitting the target measurement information to the first storage unit.

[0184] As one embodiment, in response to the first storage unit storing the target measurement information being available, the first signaling is sent.

[0185] As an example, the first signaling is sent when at least the first storage unit stores target measurement information that is available.

[0186] As an example, the first measurement configuration specifies the transmission bearer of the first signaling.

[0187] As an example, the transmission bearer of the first signaling is SRB1.

[0188] As an example, the transmission bearer of the first signaling is SRB4.

[0189] As an example, the identifier of the transmission bearer of the first signaling is greater than 5.

[0190] After completing one embodiment, the transmission of the first signaling bearer is for the transmission of AI / ML training data.

[0191] As an example, the transmission bearer of the first signaling is a new SRB.

[0192] As an example, the transmission bearer of the first signaling depends on the triggering cause of the first signaling.

[0193] As an example, the transmission bearer of the first signaling implicitly indicates the triggering reason for the first signaling.

[0194] As an example, the first measurement configuration specifies the format of the first signaling.

[0195] As an example, the format of the first signaling implicitly indicates the triggering reason for the first signaling.

[0196] As an example, the format of the first signaling is signaling of the protocol layer below the RRC sublayer.

[0197] As an example, the first signaling is a MAC sublayer signaling.

[0198] As an example, the first signaling is a MAC CE.

[0199] As an example, the first signaling is a MAC subheader.

[0200] As an example, the first signaling is a UCI.

[0201] As an example, one bit of the first signaling is used to indicate that the target measurement information is available.

[0202] As an example, one bit of the first signaling is set to 1 to indicate that the target measurement information is available.

[0203] As an example, the first measurement configuration specifies that the format of the first signaling is a UEAssistanceInformation message.

[0204] As an example, the first measurement configuration specifies that the format of the first signaling is a MeasurementReport message.

[0205] As an example, the first measurement configuration specifies that the format of the first signaling is a MeasurementReportAppLayer message.

[0206] As an example, a field of the first signaling is used to indicate that the target measurement information is available.

[0207] As an example, one field of the first signaling is set to alviliable to indicate that the target measurement information is available.

[0208] As one embodiment, the first signaling includes at least an identifier of the first measurement configuration.

[0209] As one embodiment, the first signaling includes at least the measurement object identifier of the first measurement configuration.

[0210] As a sub-example of the above embodiments, the measurement object identifier refers to the reference signal identifier.

[0211] As a sub-example of the above embodiments, the measurement object identifier refers to the cell identifier.

[0212] As a sub-example of the above embodiments, the measurement object identifier refers to the AI / ML model identifier.

[0213] As one embodiment, in response to the sending of the first signaling, the second signaling is received; the second signaling indicates the release of the target measurement information in the first storage unit.

[0214] As one embodiment, in response to the sending of the first signaling, the second signaling is received; the second signaling is used to request target measurement information in the first storage unit.

[0215] As one embodiment, the second signaling includes a first request indication, which is used to request target measurement information in the first storage unit.

[0216] As an example, the first request indication is set to true, which is an explicit indication to request the target measurement information in the first storage unit.

[0217] As an example, the name of the first request indication implicitly indicates that it is for requesting target measurement information in the first storage unit.

[0218] As an example, the name indicated by the first request includes Req.

[0219] As an example, the name indicated by the first request includes ReportReq.

[0220] As an example, the name indicated by the first request includes logMeasReportReq.

[0221] As an example, the second signaling is an RRC message, which includes a UEInformationRequest message.

[0222] As an example, the second signaling is an RRC message, which includes the first request indication.

[0223] As an example, the second signaling is a UEInformationRequest message.

[0224] As one embodiment, in response to the sending of the first signaling, the third signaling is sent, the third signaling including the target measurement information in the first storage unit.

[0225] As one embodiment, the transmission of the third signaling depends on the reception of the second signaling.

[0226] As one example, the third signaling is sent in response to the receipt of the second signaling.

[0227] As an example, the third signaling is sent after the second signaling is received.

[0228] As an example, the content of the third signaling depends on the first request indication.

[0229] As one embodiment, the third signaling is sent in response to the receipt of the first request indication.

[0230] As an example, the transmission of the third signaling does not depend on the second signaling.

[0231] As one embodiment, the third signaling is sent in response to the first signaling being sent and the first timer expiring.

[0232] As an example, when the first signaling is sent, the first timer is started.

[0233] As an example, when it is determined that the first signaling has been successfully sent, the first timer is started.

[0234] As an example, the third signaling is a UEInformationResponse message.

[0235] As one embodiment, the second signaling is a UEInformationRequest message; the third signaling is a UEInformationResponse message.

[0236] As an example, the third signaling is a ULDedicatedMessageSegment message.

[0237] As an example, the third signaling is a UEAssistanceInformation message.

[0238] As an example, the third signaling is a MeasurementReport message.

[0239] As an example, the third signaling includes a MeasurementReport message.

[0240] As an example, the third signaling is a MeasurementReportAppLayer message.

[0241] As an example, the third signaling includes a MeasurementReportAppLayer message.

[0242] Example 2

[0243] Example 2 illustrates a schematic diagram of a network architecture according to an embodiment of this application, as shown in Figure 2. Figure 2 illustrates network architecture 200. The network architecture 200 is a 5G NR (New Radio) / LTE (Long-Term Evolution) / LTE-A (Long-Term Evolution Advanced) system, or a 5G+ network architecture, or a 6G network architecture, or a future 3GPP network architecture; the network architecture 200 may be referred to as 5GS (5G System) / EPS (Evolved Packet System), or 6GS (6G System); the network architecture 200 includes at least one of UE (User Equipment) 201, RAN (Radio Access Network) 202, core network 210, HSS (Home Subscriber Server) / UDM (Unified Data Management) 220, and Internet service 230. The network architecture 200 can interconnect with other access networks, but these entities / interfaces are not shown for simplicity. As shown, the network architecture 200 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. The RAN includes node 203 and other nodes 204. Node 203 provides user and control plane protocol termination toward UE 201. Node 203 can be connected to other nodes 204 via an Xn interface (e.g., backhaul) / X2 interface. Node 203 may also be referred to as a base station, base transceiver station, radio base station, radio transceiver, transceiver function, basic service set (BSS), extended service set (ESS), TRP (transmitter-receiver node), or some other suitable term. The core network 210 is a 5GC (5G Core Network) / EPC (Evolved Packet Core), or the core network 210 is a 6GC; node 203 provides UE 201 with an access point to the core network 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, wireless unit, remote unit, mobile device, wireless communication device, remote device, mobile subscriber station, access terminal, mobile terminal, wireless terminal, remote terminal, handheld device, user agent, mobile client, client, or any other suitable term. Node 203 is connected to the core network 210 via an S1 / NG interface. The core network 210 includes an MME (Mobility Management Entity) / AMF (Authentication Management Field) / SMF (Session Management Function) 211, other MMEs / AMFs / SMFs 214, an S-GW (Service Gateway) / UPF (User Plane Function) 212, and a P-GW (Packet Data Network Gateway) / UPF 213. The MME / AMF / SMF 211 is the control node that handles signaling between the UE 201 and the core network 210. Generally, the MME / AMF / SMF 211 provides bearer and connection management. All user IP (Internet Protocol) packets are transmitted through the S-GW / UPF 212, which is itself connected to the P-GW / UPF 213. The P-GW provides UE IP address allocation and other functions. The P-GW / UPF213 connects to Internet service 230. Internet service 230 includes carrier-compliant Internet protocol services, specifically including the Internet, intranet, IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem), and packet-switched streaming services.

[0244] As an example, the UE201 corresponds to the terminal described in this application.

[0245] As an example, the UE201 is the terminal described in this application.

[0246] As an example, the UE201 is a user equipment (UE).

[0247] As an example, the UE201 is a relay device.

[0248] As an example, the UE201 is a gateway device.

[0249] As an example, node 203 corresponds to the base station in this application.

[0250] As an example, node 203 is the base station described in this application.

[0251] As one example, node 203 is a base station device.

[0252] As one embodiment, the node 203 includes a base station device.

[0253] As an example, the base station in this application includes not only the node 203, but also at least one higher-level device; the higher-level device includes at least one of a core network device, an OTT (over the top) server, or an OAM device.

[0254] The above sub-examples facilitate the flexible deployment of AI models on network devices, and are particularly suitable for scenarios such as positioning.

[0255] As one embodiment, the at least one higher-level device has an intelligent module.

[0256] As an example, the at least one higher-level device supports AI / ML models.

[0257] As an example, the at least one higher-level device has at least one of inference function, training function, or reinforcement learning function.

[0258] As one embodiment, the user equipment can be a mobile terminal, such as a mobile phone, iPad, computer, watch, or ring; the user equipment can also be a wearable device, such as a watch, ring, shoes, hat, clothing, or glasses; the user equipment can also be an aircraft; the user equipment can also be a vehicle-mounted terminal; the user equipment can also be a shipborne terminal; the user equipment can also be an Internet of Things (IoT) terminal; the user equipment can also be an industrial IoT terminal; the user equipment can also be a testing device; the user equipment can also be a signaling tester; the user equipment can also be an IAB (Integrated Access and Backhaul)-MT.

[0259] As an example, the base station equipment supports transmission over non-terrestrial networks.

[0260] As an example, the base station equipment supports transmission over terrestrial networks.

[0261] As one embodiment, the base station equipment includes a Base Transceiver Station (BTS).

[0262] As one embodiment, the base station equipment includes a NodeB (NB); the NodeB can be a gNB, an eNB, an ng-eNB, or an en-gNB; the base station equipment can include a CU (Centralized Unit); the base station equipment can also include a DU (Distributed Unit); the base station equipment can also include a TRP (Transmitter Receiver Point).

[0263] As one embodiment, the base station equipment may be a macrocell base station, a microcell base station, a picocell base station, or a femtocell base station; the base station equipment may also be a flight platform equipment or a satellite equipment; the base station equipment may also be a testing equipment or a signaling tester; the base station equipment may also be a gateway equipment; the base station equipment may also be an IAB device; the IAB device includes at least one of IAB-node, IAB-donor, IAB-donor-CU, IAB-donor-DU, IAB-DU, or IAB-MT.

[0264] As one embodiment, the relay device may include a relay; the relay may be an L3 relay or an L2 relay; the relay device may also include a router; the relay device may also include a switch; the relay device may also include a gateway device; the relay device may also include at least a portion of user equipment; the relay device may also include at least a portion of base station equipment.

[0265] Example 3

[0266] 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 the control plane 300 in 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. The L1 layer will be referred to herein as PHY 301. Layer 2 (L2 layer) 305 is above PHY 301 and includes a MAC (Medium Access Control) sublayer 302, an RLC (Radio Link Control) sublayer 303, and a PDCP (Packet Data Convergence Protocol) sublayer 304. The PDCP sublayer 304 provides multiplexing between different radio bearers and logical channels. The PDCP sublayer 304 also provides security through encrypted data packets and provides cross-area mobility support. RLC sublayer 303 provides upper-layer packet segmentation and reassembly, retransmission of lost packets, and packet reordering to compensate for out-of-order reception caused by HARQ (Hybrid Automatic Repeat Request). MAC sublayer 302 provides multiplexing between the logical and transport channels. MAC sublayer 302 is also responsible for allocating various radio resources (e.g., resource blocks) within a cell. MAC sublayer 302 is also responsible for HARQ operations. RRC (Radio Resource Control) sublayer 306 in Layer 3 (L3) of the control plane 300 is responsible for acquiring radio resources (i.e., radio bearers) and using RRC signaling to configure the lower layers. The radio protocol architecture of user plane 350 includes Layer 1 (L1 layer) and Layer 2 (L2 layer). In user plane 350, the radio protocol architecture for physical layer 351, PDCP sublayer 354 in L2 layer 355, RLC sublayer 353 in L2 layer 355, and MAC sublayer 352 in L2 layer 355 is largely the same as the corresponding layers and sublayers in control plane 300. However, PDCP sublayer 354 also provides header compression for upper layer packets to reduce radio transmission overhead. L2 layer 355 in user plane 350 also includes SDAP (Service Data Adaptation Protocol) sublayer 356. SDAP sublayer 356 is responsible for mapping between QoS streams and data radio bearers (DRBs) to support service diversity.

[0267] As an example, the wireless protocol architecture in Figure 3 is applicable to the terminal described in this application.

[0268] As an example, the wireless protocol architecture in Figure 3 is applicable to the base station described in this application.

[0269] As an example, the first measurement configuration in this application is generated in the RRC306.

[0270] As an example, the first measurement configuration in this application is generated by MAC302 or MAC352.

[0271] As an example, the first measurement configuration in this application is generated in the PHY301 or PHY351.

[0272] As an example, the first signaling in this application is generated in the RRC306.

[0273] As an example, the first signaling in this application is generated in MAC302 or MAC352.

[0274] As an example, the first signaling in this application is generated in the PHY301 or PHY351.

[0275] Example 4

[0276] Embodiment 4 illustrates a schematic diagram of a first communication device and a second communication device according to 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.

[0277] 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, a multi-antenna transmitting processor 457, a multi-antenna receiving processor 458, a transmitter / receiver 454, and an antenna 452.

[0278] The second communication device 410 includes a controller / processor 475, a memory 476, a receiver processor 470, a transmitter processor 416, a multi-antenna receiver processor 472, a multi-antenna transmitter processor 471, a transmitter / receiver 418, and an antenna 420.

[0279] 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 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.

[0280] 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 the 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 the functions of Layer 2. 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 the transmission 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 Layer 2. Various control signals may also be provided to Layer 3 for Layer 3 processing.

[0281] 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.

[0282] 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.

[0283] 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 a first measurement configuration; stores target measurement information in a first storage unit; wherein the measurement result for the first measurement configuration includes the target measurement information; and sends a first signaling, the first signaling indicating that the target measurement information is available; wherein the first signaling is signaling at a protocol layer below the RRC sublayer, or the first signaling is a UEAssistanceInformation message, or the first signaling is a MeasurementReport message.

[0284] As one embodiment, the first communication device 450 includes: a memory storing a computer-readable instruction program that, when executed by at least one processor, produces actions including: storing target measurement information in a first storage unit; wherein the measurement result configured for the first measurement includes the target measurement information; and sending a first signaling indicating that the target measurement information is available; wherein the first signaling is signaling at a protocol layer below the RRC sublayer, or the first signaling is a UEAssistanceInformation message, or the first signaling is a MeasurementReport message.

[0285] As one embodiment, the second communication device 410 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. The second communication device 410 at least: transmits a first measurement configuration; receives a first signaling indicating that the target measurement information is available; wherein the recipient of the first measurement configuration stores the target measurement information in a first storage unit; the measurement result for the first measurement configuration includes the target measurement information; the first signaling is signaling at a protocol layer below the RRC sublayer, or the first signaling is a UEAssistanceInformation message, or the first signaling is a MeasurementReport message.

[0286] As one embodiment, the second communication device 410 includes: a memory storing a computer-readable instruction program that, when executed by at least one processor, produces actions including: sending a first measurement configuration; receiving a first signaling indicating that the target measurement information is available; wherein the recipient of the first measurement configuration stores the target measurement information in a first storage unit; the measurement result for the first measurement configuration includes the target measurement information; the first signaling is signaling at a protocol layer below the RRC sublayer, or the first signaling is a UEAssistanceInformation message, or the first signaling is a MeasurementReport message.

[0287] As one embodiment, at least one of the antenna 452, the receiver 454, the receiving processor 456, and the controller / processor 459 is used to receive the first measurement configuration; at least one of the antenna 420, the transmitter 418, the transmitting processor 416, and the controller / processor 475 is used to transmit the first measurement configuration.

[0288] As one embodiment, at least one of the antenna 452, the transmitter 454, the transmitter processor 468, and the controller / processor 459 is used to transmit the first signaling; at least one of the antenna 420, the receiver 418, the receiver processor 470, and the controller / processor 475 is used to receive the first signaling.

[0289] As an example, the first communication device 450 corresponds to the terminal in this application.

[0290] As an example, the terminal in this application includes the first communication device 450.

[0291] As an example, the second communication device 410 corresponds to the base station in this application.

[0292] As an example, the base station in this application includes the second communication device 410.

[0293] As an example, the first communication device 450 is a user equipment.

[0294] As an example, the first communication device 450 is a base station device.

[0295] As an example, the first communication device 450 is a relay device.

[0296] As one embodiment, the second communication device 410 is a user equipment.

[0297] As one embodiment, the second communication device 410 is a base station device.

[0298] As one embodiment, the second communication device 410 is a relay device.

[0299] Example 5

[0300] Example 5 illustrates a wireless signal transmission flowchart according to an embodiment of this application, as shown in Figure 5. It should be noted that the order in this example does not limit the signal transmission order or the order of implementation in this application.

[0301] For terminal U01, in step S5101, a first measurement configuration is received; in step S5102, the first condition is satisfied; in step S5103, as a response to the first condition being satisfied, a first signaling is sent.

[0302] For base station N02, in step S5201, the first measurement configuration is sent; in step S5202, the first signaling is received.

[0303] In Embodiment 5, the first signaling is signaling of the protocol layer below the RRC sublayer, or the first signaling is a UEAssistanceInformation message, or the first signaling is a MeasurementReport message.

[0304] As an example, the terminal receives a first measurement configuration.

[0305] As one example, the terminal receives the response of the first measurement configuration and performs the first measurement.

[0306] As an example, the first measurement is for AI / ML training data collection.

[0307] As an example, the first measurement is based on a beam.

[0308] As an example, the first measurement is based on a reference signal.

[0309] As an example, the first measurement is based on RS resources.

[0310] As an example, in response to the execution of the first measurement, the target measurement unit is stored in the first storage unit.

[0311] As an example, in response to the successful execution of the first measurement, the target measurement unit is stored in the first storage unit.

[0312] As one embodiment, in response to the terminal receiving the first measurement configuration, the target measurement unit is stored in the first storage unit.

[0313] As an example, the dashed box S5102 is present.

[0314] As an example, the first condition is satisfied.

[0315] As an example, the first signaling is sent in response to the first condition being met.

[0316] As an example, when the first condition is met, the first signaling is sent.

[0317] As an example, the first signaling is sent when at least the first condition is met.

[0318] As an example, the first signaling is sent when the first condition is met and the radio bearer for sending the first signaling is configured.

[0319] As an example, the first condition being satisfied means that any one of the first conditions is satisfied.

[0320] As an example, the first condition being satisfied means that at least one of the first conditions is satisfied.

[0321] As an example, the first condition being satisfied means that all conditions included in the first condition are satisfied.

[0322] As an example, the first condition is pre-configured along with the first measurement configuration.

[0323] As one embodiment, the first measurement configuration includes the first condition.

[0324] As an example, the first measurement configuration indicates the first condition.

[0325] As an example, the first measurement configuration indicates the measurement identifier of the first condition.

[0326] As an example, the first measurement configuration activates the first condition.

[0327] As an example, once the first measurement configuration is received, the first condition is activated.

[0328] As an example, the first condition is activated when a domain in the first measurement configuration is set to active.

[0329] As an example, when a domain in the first measurement configuration is set to active and the first condition is deactivated, the first condition is activated.

[0330] As an example, the terminal is configured with the first condition before the first measurement configuration is received.

[0331] As an example, the terminal customizes the first condition.

[0332] As an example, the first condition is terminal-based.

[0333] As an example, the first condition is different for different terminals.

[0334] As an example, the first condition depends on the scenario of the terminal application.

[0335] As one example, the first condition depends on the functionality required by the terminal.

[0336] As one example, the first condition depends on the functionality of the terminal.

[0337] As an example, the first condition is based on the terminal's AI / ML model inference.

[0338] As an example, the first condition is the default.

[0339] As one example, the first condition depends on the first storage unit.

[0340] As an example, the first condition depends on the target measurement information.

[0341] As an example, the first condition being satisfied includes: the terminal entering a first state.

[0342] As an example, the terminal entering the first state means that the terminal predicts that it will enter the first state after a certain period of time.

[0343] As an example, the first state refers to: RRC connection failure.

[0344] As an example, the first state refers to: switching failure.

[0345] As an example, the first state refers to entering the RRC_INACTIVE state.

[0346] As an example, the first state refers to entering the RRC_IDLE state.

[0347] As an example, the terminal entering the first state means that the terminal has completed entering the first state.

[0348] As an example, the first state refers to: accessing a new cell.

[0349] As one example, accessing the new cell includes: successfully connecting to the new cell.

[0350] As one example, accessing the new cell includes: successfully switching to the new cell.

[0351] As an example, the first condition being satisfied includes: the number of times the terminal switches continuously reaches a fourth threshold.

[0352] As an example, the terminal did not indicate the target measurement information during continuous switching.

[0353] As an example, the terminal did not receive candidate cell configuration during continuous handover.

[0354] As an example, the fourth threshold is the maximum number of cells that can be continuously switched.

[0355] As an example, the fourth threshold is the number of candidate cells.

[0356] As an example, the first condition being satisfied includes: the terminal's travel distance exceeding a fifth threshold.

[0357] As one embodiment, the starting point of the terminal is the location where the first storage unit stores the target measurement information.

[0358] As an example, the starting point of the terminal is the location where the first measurement configuration is performed.

[0359] In one embodiment, step S5102 is not present.

[0360] As one example, the transmission of the first signaling depends on network indication.

[0361] As an example, the transmission of the first signaling depends on network configuration.

[0362] Example 6

[0363] Example 6 illustrates a schematic diagram of the amount of data of the target measurement information according to an embodiment of the present application satisfying a first threshold, as shown in Figure 6.

[0364] In Embodiment 6, the first condition being satisfied includes: the amount of data of the target measurement information satisfies a first threshold; wherein the first threshold depends on the first storage unit.

[0365] As an example, the first condition is satisfied when the amount of data of the target measurement information meets the first threshold.

[0366] As an example, the first condition is satisfied when the amount of data of at least the target measurement information meets the first threshold.

[0367] As an example, if the amount of data of the target measurement information meets the first threshold, the first condition is considered to be satisfied.

[0368] As an example, the data volume of the target measurement information satisfying the first threshold means that the data volume of the target measurement information is greater than the first threshold.

[0369] As an example, "greater than" means greater than or equal to.

[0370] As an example, "greater than" means "not less than".

[0371] As an example, once the amount of data of the target measurement information meets the first threshold, the first condition is considered to be satisfied; in response to receiving the first signaling, the network considers that the amount of data of the target measurement information is greater than the first threshold.

[0372] As one embodiment, the first threshold is the size of the first storage cell.

[0373] As an example, the first threshold is the product of the size of the first storage cell and a first value; the first value is greater than 0 and not greater than 1.

[0374] As an example, the first value is not less than 0 and is less than 1.

[0375] As an example, the first value is configurable.

[0376] As an example, the first value is configured by the network.

[0377] As an example, the first value is configured along with the first threshold.

[0378] As an example, the first value is configured by the terminal itself.

[0379] As an example, the first value is inferred by the terminal based on AI / ML.

[0380] As an example, the first value is the default value.

[0381] As an example, the first threshold depends on the amount of data carried by the wireless bearer.

[0382] As an example, the amount of data carried by the wireless carrier does not exceed a first data volume threshold.

[0383] As an example, "not more than" means less than or equal to.

[0384] As an example, "not more than" means "less than".

[0385] As an example, "not more than" means "equal to".

[0386] As an example, the first threshold is the first data volume threshold.

[0387] As an example, the first threshold is the first data volume threshold and the first value.

[0388] As an example, the first threshold is configurable.

[0389] As an example, the first threshold is configured by an RRC message.

[0390] As an example, the first threshold is configured by a SIB1 message.

[0391] As an example, the first threshold is configured by the first measurement configuration.

[0392] Example 7

[0393] Example 7 illustrates a schematic diagram of the storage time of the target measurement information according to an embodiment of the present application being greater than a first time threshold, as shown in Figure 7.

[0394] In Example 7, the first condition being satisfied includes: the storage time of the target measurement information is greater than a first time threshold.

[0395] As an example, the first condition is satisfied when the storage time of the target measurement information is greater than a first time threshold.

[0396] As an example, the first condition is satisfied when the storage time of at least the target measurement information is greater than a first time threshold.

[0397] As an example, if the storage time of the target measurement information is greater than a first time threshold, the first condition is considered to be satisfied.

[0398] As an example, the first condition is satisfied when the storage time of the target measurement information is greater than a first time threshold and the amount of data of the target measurement information meets the first threshold.

[0399] As an example, the first condition is satisfied when at least the storage time of the target measurement information is greater than a first time threshold and the amount of data of the target measurement information meets the first threshold.

[0400] As an example, the start time of the storage time of the target measurement information depends on the time when the first measurement configuration is executed.

[0401] As an example, the starting time for storing the target measurement information is the time when the first measurement configuration is executed.

[0402] As one example, the execution includes: being configured.

[0403] As one example, the execution includes: being applied.

[0404] As an example, the storage time of the target measurement information begins from the time the data is read into the AS buffer.

[0405] As an example, the storage time of the target measurement information begins at the time when data is started being written to the first storage unit.

[0406] As an example, the starting time for storing the target measurement information is the time when the first storage unit begins storing data.

[0407] As an example, the storage time of the target measurement information begins when the first storage unit stops writing data.

[0408] As an example, the storage time of the target measurement information begins when the first storage unit no longer stores data.

[0409] As an example, the first time threshold is configurable.

[0410] As an example, the first time threshold is pre-configured.

[0411] As an example, the first time threshold is configured by an RRC message.

[0412] As an example, the first time threshold is configured by a SIB1 message.

[0413] As an example, the first time threshold is configured by the first measurement configuration.

[0414] As an example, the first time threshold is implemented by the terminal itself.

[0415] As an example, the first time threshold is the default.

[0416] As an example, the first time threshold is 24 hours.

[0417] As an example, the first time threshold is 48 hours.

[0418] As an example, the unit of the first time threshold is hours.

[0419] Example 8

[0420] Example 8 illustrates a schematic diagram of the terminal's battery level being below a second threshold according to an embodiment of this application, as shown in Figure 8.

[0421] In Example 8, the first condition being satisfied includes: the battery level of the terminal being lower than a second threshold.

[0422] As an example, the first condition is met when the terminal's battery level is below a second threshold.

[0423] As an example, the first condition is satisfied when at least the battery level of the terminal is below a second threshold.

[0424] As an example, the first condition is met if the terminal's battery level is lower than a second threshold.

[0425] As an example, the first condition is met when the terminal's battery level is lower than a second threshold and the storage time of the target measurement information is greater than a first time threshold.

[0426] As an example, the first condition is satisfied when at least the battery level of the terminal is lower than a second threshold and the storage time of the target measurement information is greater than a first time threshold.

[0427] As an example, the first condition is satisfied when the terminal's battery level is lower than a second threshold and the amount of data in the target measurement information meets a first threshold.

[0428] As an example, the first condition is satisfied when at least the battery level of the terminal is lower than the second threshold and the amount of data of the target measurement information meets the first threshold.

[0429] As an example, the first condition is satisfied when the terminal's battery level is lower than a second threshold, the storage time of the target measurement information is greater than a first time threshold, and the data volume of the target measurement information meets the first threshold.

[0430] As an example, the first condition is satisfied when at least the battery level of the terminal is lower than a second threshold, the storage time of the target measurement information is greater than a first time threshold, and the data volume of the target measurement information meets the first threshold.

[0431] As an example, in response to the first signaling being sent, the network determines that the terminal's battery level is below a second threshold.

[0432] As an example, the second threshold is configured by the network.

[0433] As an example, the second threshold is configured by an RRC message.

[0434] As an example, the second threshold is configured by a SIB1 message.

[0435] As one example, the second threshold is configured by the first measurement configuration.

[0436] As one example, the second threshold depends on the terminal implementing it itself.

[0437] As one example, the second threshold depends on the terminal itself implementing the capability of having a first threshold.

[0438] As an example, if the terminal has the first capability, the second threshold depends on the terminal to implement it itself; otherwise, the second threshold depends on network configuration.

[0439] As an example, when at least the terminal has the first capability, the second threshold depends on the terminal to implement it itself; otherwise, the second threshold depends on network configuration.

[0440] As an example, when the terminal battery level is below a second threshold, the first signaling includes a first battery level indication.

[0441] As an example, when at least the terminal battery level is below a second threshold, the first signaling includes a first battery level indication.

[0442] As an example, the first power indicator indicates that the terminal's power level is below a second threshold.

[0443] As one embodiment, the first power level indicator includes the power level of the terminal.

[0444] As one embodiment, the first battery level indication includes the possible duration of the terminal's battery level.

[0445] As one example, the duration depends on the terminal's AI / ML predictions.

[0446] As one example, the duration depends on the AI / ML inference of the terminal.

[0447] Example 9

[0448] Example 9 illustrates a schematic diagram of a first condition being satisfied according to an embodiment of the present application, including the target measurement information not being indicated as available during a first time interval, as shown in Figure 9.

[0449] In Example 9, the first condition being satisfied includes: during a first time interval, the target measurement information is not indicated to be available.

[0450] As an example, the first condition is met when the target measurement information is not indicated to be available during the first time interval.

[0451] As an example, the first condition is satisfied when the target measurement information is not indicated to be available for at least a first time interval.

[0452] As an example, if the target measurement information is not indicated to be available within the first time interval, the first condition is considered to be satisfied.

[0453] As an example, the first condition is met when the target measurement information is not indicated to be available and the terminal's battery level is below a second threshold during a first time interval.

[0454] As an example, the first condition is met when the target measurement information is not indicated to be available for at least a first time interval and the terminal's battery level is below a second threshold.

[0455] As an example, the first condition is met when the target measurement information is not indicated to be available and the terminal's battery level is below a second threshold during a first time interval.

[0456] As an example, the first condition is met when the target measurement information is not indicated to be available for at least a first time interval and the terminal's battery level is below a second threshold.

[0457] As an example, the first condition is satisfied when the target measurement information is not indicated to be available within a first time interval and the storage time of the target measurement information is greater than a first time threshold.

[0458] As an example, the first condition is satisfied when the target measurement information is not indicated to be available for at least a first time interval and the storage time of the target measurement information is greater than a first time threshold.

[0459] As an example, the first condition is satisfied when the target measurement information is not indicated to be available during a first time interval and the amount of data of the target measurement information meets a first threshold.

[0460] As an example, the first condition is satisfied when the target measurement information is not indicated to be available for at least a first time interval and the amount of data of the target measurement information meets a first threshold.

[0461] As an example, the first condition is met when the target measurement information is not indicated to be available during a first time interval, the terminal's battery level is lower than a second threshold, and the storage time of the target measurement information is greater than a first time threshold.

[0462] As an example, the first condition is satisfied when the target measurement information is not indicated to be available for at least a first time interval, the terminal's battery level is below a second threshold, and the storage time of the target measurement information is greater than a first time threshold.

[0463] As an example, the first condition is satisfied when the target measurement information is not indicated to be available during a first time interval, the terminal's battery level is below a second threshold, and the data volume of the target measurement information meets a first threshold.

[0464] As an example, the first condition is satisfied when the target measurement information is not indicated to be available for at least a first time interval, the terminal's battery level is below a second threshold, and the amount of data in the target measurement information meets a first threshold.

[0465] As an example, the first condition is satisfied when the target measurement information is not indicated to be available within a first time interval, the terminal's battery level is lower than a second threshold, the data volume of the target measurement information meets a first threshold, and the storage time of the target measurement information is greater than a first time threshold.

[0466] As an example, the first condition is satisfied when the target measurement information is not indicated to be available for at least a first time interval, the terminal's battery level is lower than a second threshold, the data volume of the target measurement information meets a first threshold, and the storage time of the target measurement information is greater than a first time threshold.

[0467] As an example, the first time interval refers to the period when the second timer is running.

[0468] As an example, the first time interval means that the second timer is not stopped.

[0469] As an example, the first time interval means that the second timer has not expired.

[0470] As one embodiment, the first measurement configuration includes the value of the second timer.

[0471] As one example, the second timer is for target signaling.

[0472] As an example, the target signaling is an uplink signaling.

[0473] As an example, when the target signaling is sent, the second timer is started.

[0474] As an example, the target signaling indicates that target measurement information is available.

[0475] As one embodiment, the target signaling carries at least a portion of the target measurement information.

[0476] As an example, the target signaling is no longer sent while the second timer is running.

[0477] As an example, no uplink signaling is sent while the second timer is running.

[0478] As an example, while the second timer is running, no uplink signaling is sent to indicate that target measurement information is available.

[0479] As an example, the first signaling is sent when the second timer expires.

[0480] As an example, the first signaling is the target signaling.

[0481] As an example, the first signaling is not the target signaling.

[0482] As an example, the target signaling is an RRC message including Complete; the first signaling is any uplink RRC message.

[0483] As an example, the target signaling is an RRC message including Complete; the first signaling is UAI.

[0484] As an example, the target signaling is an RRC message including Complete; the first signaling is MR.

[0485] As an example, the target signaling is an MR message; the first signaling is any uplink RRC message.

[0486] As an example, the target signaling is a UAI message; the first signaling is MAC CE.

[0487] As an example, the target signaling is an RRC message, and the first signaling is a MAC sublayer or lower-layer signaling.

[0488] As an example, the target measurement information not being indicated as available includes: the target measurement information not being indicated as available by any RRC message including Complete.

[0489] As one example, the target measurement information not being indicated as available includes: the target measurement information not being indicated as available by any RRC message.

[0490] As one embodiment, the target measurement information not being indicated as available includes: the target measurement information not being indicated as available by any uplink signaling.

[0491] As one example, the uplink signaling includes MAC CE.

[0492] As one example, the uplink signaling includes a MAC subheader.

[0493] As one example, the uplink signaling includes UCI.

[0494] As one embodiment, the fact that the target measurement information is not indicated as available includes: no network indication is received during the first time interval.

[0495] As an example, the network instruction indicates the transmission of at least a portion of the target measurement information.

[0496] As an example, the network indicator instructs the release of the target measurement information.

[0497] As one example, the release includes removal.

[0498] As one example, the release includes clearing.

[0499] As one example, the release includes discarding.

[0500] As an example, the network indication indicates that retransmission of target measurement information is available.

[0501] As an example, in response to receiving the network indication, the terminal performs a first action.

[0502] As one embodiment, the first action includes sending an uplink signaling message that includes at least a portion of the target measurement information.

[0503] As one example, the first action includes releasing the target measurement information.

[0504] As one example, the first action includes the availability of retransmitting target measurement information.

[0505] Example 10

[0506] Example 10 illustrates that the first signaling according to an embodiment of this application includes a first field, as shown in Figure 10.

[0507] In Embodiment 10, the first signaling includes a first field, which includes at least a portion of the target measurement information.

[0508] As one embodiment, the first signaling includes the amount of data on a first radio bearer that the first domain depends on the first signaling.

[0509] As an example, when the amount of data on the first radio bearer is less than the second data amount threshold, the first signaling includes a first field.

[0510] As an example, when the amount of data on at least the first radio bearer is less than the second data amount threshold, the first signaling includes a first field.

[0511] As an example, the first radio bearer is a radio bearer carrying the first signaling.

[0512] As a sub-implementation of the above embodiments, the first signaling is an RRC message.

[0513] As an example, the first wireless bearer is SRB1.

[0514] As an example, the first wireless bearer is SRB4.

[0515] As an example, the identifier of the first wireless bearer is greater than 5.

[0516] As an example, the first radio bearer is a new SRB in addition to an existing SRB.

[0517] As one embodiment, the data volume on the first radio bearer being less than the second data volume threshold includes: all pending data on the uplink being mapped to the first radio bearer, and the data volume on the first radio bearer being less than the second data volume threshold.

[0518] As one embodiment, the data volume on the first radio bearer being less than the second data volume threshold includes: at least a portion of all pending data on the uplink is mapped to the first radio bearer, and the data volume on the first radio bearer is less than the second data volume threshold.

[0519] As one example, at least a portion of all the pending data includes a first signaling.

[0520] As an example, at least a portion of all the pending data includes target measurement information that is available.

[0521] As an example, at least a portion of all pending data includes at least a portion of the target measurement information.

[0522] As an example, at least a portion of all the pending data includes measurement results from the first measurement configuration.

[0523] As an example, the second data volume threshold is a default value.

[0524] As an example, the configuration of the first wireless bearer configures the second data volume threshold.

[0525] As an example, the first measurement configuration configures the second data volume threshold.

[0526] As one embodiment, the first signaling includes the first field depending on the number of reserved bits in the first signaling.

[0527] As an example, when the number of reserved bits in the first signaling is sufficient, the first signaling includes the first field.

[0528] As an example, the number of bits in the first signaling is fixed, and the first signaling is a signaling of a protocol layer below the RRC sublayer.

[0529] As an example, the number of reserved bits in the first signaling is default.

[0530] As an example, the number of reserved bits in the first signaling is determined by the terminal itself.

[0531] As an example, the at least part of the target measurement information is the entirety of the target measurement information.

[0532] As an example, the at least part of the target measurement information is a portion of the target measurement information.

[0533] As an example, at least a portion of the target measurement information includes information about the first measurement configuration.

[0534] As an example, at least a portion of the target measurement information is used to perform at least one of training or inference of an AI / ML model.

[0535] As an example, at least a portion of the target measurement information is used by the network for reinforcement learning.

[0536] Example 11

[0537] Example 11 illustrates a structural block diagram of a processing device in a terminal according to an embodiment of the present application; as shown in Figure 11. In Figure 11, the processing device 1100 in the terminal includes a first receiver 1101, a first processor 1102, and a first transmitter 1103.

[0538] First receiver 1101 receives the first measurement configuration;

[0539] The first processor 1102 stores target measurement information in a first storage unit; wherein the measurement result configured for the first measurement includes the target measurement information;

[0540] The first transmitter 1103 sends a first signaling message, which indicates that the target measurement information is available.

[0541] In Embodiment 11, the first signaling is signaling at the protocol layer below the RRC sublayer, or the first signaling is a UEAssistanceInformation message, or the first signaling is a MeasurementReport message. As one embodiment, the first information block includes a first field indicating that the first SRB is configured for SDT.

[0542] As one embodiment, the sending of the first signaling depends on the satisfaction of a first condition; wherein the first condition is pre-configured, or the first condition is determined by the terminal.

[0543] As an example, the first condition being satisfied includes: the amount of data of the target measurement information satisfies a first threshold; wherein the first threshold depends on the first storage unit.

[0544] As an example, the first condition being satisfied includes: the storage time of the target measurement information is greater than a first time threshold.

[0545] As an example, the first condition being met includes: the terminal's battery level being lower than a second threshold.

[0546] As an example, the first condition being satisfied includes: during a first time interval, the target measurement information is not indicated to be available.

[0547] As one embodiment, the first signaling includes a first field, which includes at least a portion of the target measurement information.

[0548] As one embodiment, the first receiver 1101 includes at least one of the following in Figure 4 of this application: antenna 452, receiver 454, multi-antenna receiver processor 458, receiver processor 456, controller / processor 459, memory 460, or data source 467.

[0549] As one embodiment, the first receiver 1101 includes at least an antenna 452 and a receiver 454 as shown in Figure 4 of this application.

[0550] As one embodiment, the first processor 1102 includes a first receiver 1101 and a first transmitter 1103.

[0551] As one embodiment, the first transmitter 1103 includes at least one of the following in Figure 4 of this application: antenna 452, transmitter 454, multi-antenna transmitter processor 457, transmitter processor 468, controller / processor 459, memory 460, or data source 467.

[0552] As one embodiment, the first transmitter 1103 includes at least an antenna 452 and a transmitter 454 as shown in Figure 4 of this application.

[0553] Example 12

[0554] Example 12 illustrates a structural block diagram of a processing apparatus in a base station according to an embodiment of this application; as shown in Figure 12. In Figure 12, the processing apparatus 1200 in the base station includes a second transmitter 1201 and a second receiver 1202.

[0555] The second transmitter 1201 transmits the first measurement configuration;

[0556] The second receiver 1202 receives a first signaling message, which indicates that the target measurement information is available.

[0557] In embodiment 12, the receiver of the first measurement configuration stores target measurement information in the first storage unit; the measurement result for the first measurement configuration includes the target measurement information; the first signaling is signaling of the protocol layer below the RRC sublayer, or the first signaling is a UEAssistanceInformation message, or the first signaling is a MeasurementReport message.

[0558] As one embodiment, the sending of the first signaling depends on the satisfaction of a first condition; wherein the first condition is pre-configured, or the first condition is determined by the terminal.

[0559] As an example, the first condition being satisfied includes: the amount of data of the target measurement information satisfies a first threshold; wherein the first threshold depends on the first storage unit.

[0560] As an example, the first condition being satisfied includes: the storage time of the target measurement information is greater than a first time threshold.

[0561] As an example, the first condition being met includes: the terminal's battery level being lower than a second threshold.

[0562] As an example, the first condition being satisfied includes: during a first time interval, the target measurement information is not indicated to be available.

[0563] As one embodiment, the first signaling includes a first field, which includes at least a portion of the target measurement information.

[0564] As one embodiment, the second transmitter 1201 includes at least one of the following in Figure 4 of this application: antenna 420, transmitter 418, multi-antenna transmitter processor 471, transmitter processor 416, controller / processor 475, or memory 476.

[0565] As one embodiment, the second transmitter 1201 includes at least an antenna 420 and a transmitter 418 as shown in Figure 4 of this application.

[0566] As one embodiment, the second receiver 1202 includes at least one of the following in Figure 4 of this application: antenna 420, receiver 418, multi-antenna receiver processor 472, receiver processor 470, controller / processor 475, or memory 476.

[0567] As one embodiment, the second receiver 1202 includes at least an antenna 420 and a receiver 418 as shown in Figure 4 of this application.

[0568] Example 13

[0569] Example 13 illustrates a schematic diagram of an AI / ML model according to an embodiment of this application, as shown in Figure 13. Figure 13 includes a first module, a second module, a third module, a fourth module, and a fifth module.

[0570] In Example 13, in the AI / ML model shown in Figure 13, the first module sends a first dataset to the second module, the first module sends a second dataset to the third module, the first module sends a third dataset to the fifth module, the fifth module sends a first type of parameter group to the second module, the fifth module sends a second type of parameter group to the third module, the fifth module sends a third type of parameter group to the fourth module, the second module sends a fourth type of parameter group to the fourth module, and the fourth module sends a fifth type of parameter group to the third module.

[0571] As an example, any one of the first module, second module, third module, fourth module, and fifth module in an AI / ML model does not belong to the terminal described in this application.

[0572] The above methods reduce the hardware complexity of the terminal.

[0573] As an example, at least one of the first module, the second module, the third module, the fourth module, and the fifth module in an AI / ML model belongs to the terminal in this application; and at least one of the first module, the second module, the third module, the fourth module, and the fifth module belongs to the base station in this application.

[0574] The above method balances the hardware complexity of the terminal with the transmission latency.

[0575] As an example, the third module belongs to the terminal described in this application.

[0576] As an example, the third module belongs to the base station described in this application.

[0577] As an example, the first module is used for data collection; specifically, the first module is responsible for data collection; specifically, the first module has data collection functions.

[0578] As one embodiment, the second module has a training function, which is used for AI / ML model training; specifically, the training function is responsible for AI / ML model training; specifically, the training function has AI / ML model training capabilities; specifically, the training function performs AI / ML model training.

[0579] As one example, the second module performs validation and / or testing; specifically, the second module generates AI / ML model performance metrics.

[0580] As one embodiment, the second module is responsible for data preparation; specifically, the data preparation includes at least one of data pre-processing, cleaning, formatting, or transformation.

[0581] As an example, the third module is used for inference; specifically, the third module has inference function; specifically, the inference function is responsible for inference.

[0582] As one embodiment, the fourth module is used for AI / ML model storage; specifically, the fourth module has AI / ML model storage function; specifically, the fourth module is responsible for storing trained AI / ML models; specifically, the fourth module is responsible for storing trained AI / ML models that can be used to perform inference processing.

[0583] As an example, the fifth module is used for management; specifically, the fifth module is responsible for management; specifically, the fifth module has management functions; specifically, the fifth module manages AI / ML models.

[0584] As an example, the first dataset is training data, and the first dataset is the input of the second module.

[0585] As an example, the first dataset is configured by the network.

[0586] As an example, the first dataset is determined by the terminal.

[0587] As an example, the first dataset includes the terminal's stored data; the stored data may come from the network, the terminal's logs, or other RAN nodes.

[0588] As an example, the first dataset includes at least a portion of the target measurement information.

[0589] As an example, the second dataset is inference data, which is the input of the third module.

[0590] As an example, the second dataset is configured by the network.

[0591] As an example, the second dataset is determined by the terminal.

[0592] As one embodiment, the second dataset includes the terminal's stored data; the stored data may come from the network, the terminal's logs, or other RAN nodes.

[0593] As an example, the second dataset includes at least a portion of the target measurement information.

[0594] As an example, the third dataset is monitoring data, which is the input of the fifth module.

[0595] As an example, the third dataset is configured by the network.

[0596] As an example, the third dataset is determined by the terminal.

[0597] As an example, the third dataset is determined by the base station.

[0598] As an example, the third dataset includes the terminal's stored data; the stored data may come from the network, the terminal's logs, or other RAN nodes.

[0599] As an example, the third dataset includes at least a portion of the target measurement information.

[0600] As an example, the first type of parameter group includes monitoring output.

[0601] As one embodiment, the second type of parameter group includes management instructions; specifically, the second type of parameter group is used for fine-tuning operations of the inference function; specifically, the second type of parameter group includes the identifier of the AI / ML model; specifically, the second type of parameter group is used for selecting, and / or switching, and / or activating / deactivating, and / or reverting the AI / ML model.

[0602] As an example, the third type of parameter group includes AI / ML model transfer requests and / or AI / ML model delivery requests.

[0603] As an example, the fourth parameter group includes trained AI / ML models and / or updated AI / ML models; specifically, the fourth parameter group indicates the identifier of the AI / ML model.

[0604] As an example, the fifth parameter group includes AI / ML model transfer and / or AI / ML model delivery; specifically, the fifth parameter group indicates the identifier of the AI / ML model.

[0605] As an example, the second module sends the first type of output to the fifth module.

[0606] As an example, the first type of output includes monitoring output.

[0607] As an example, the second type of output includes inference output.

[0608] As an example, the second type of output is used by the fifth module to monitor the performance of the AI / ML model.

[0609] As an example, the third module sends the second type of output to the fifth module.

[0610] As an example, Example 13 is only intended to illustrate that this application can be used in AI / ML models. This example does not limit the application of this application to non-AI / ML operations, nor does it limit the application of this application to other types of AI / ML models to achieve effects comparable to the AI / ML model shown in Figure 13.

[0611] Example 14

[0612] Example 14 illustrates a schematic diagram of intelligent function deployment in a RAN (Radio Access Network) domain according to an embodiment of this application, as shown in Figure 14. The gNB in ​​Example 14 can be replaced with, for example, an eNB, or a network device such as a 6G base station.

[0613] Intelligent functions in the RAN domain include training (also known as ML training, AI training, or AI / ML training), testing (also known as ML testing, AI testing, or AI / ML testing), and inference (also known as ML inference, AI inference, or AI / ML inference), among others. Training, testing, and inference functions can be deployed independently or co-located. Deployment of intelligent functions can be achieved through software, such as downloading and / or running executable files; or through a combination of software and hardware, such as accelerating specific computing units through hardware to improve processing speed or save power.

[0614] Training functions can be deployed in a cross-domain management system or a domain-specific management system; the domain-specific management system is used to manage the RAN domain or the CN (Core Network) domain. For example, training functions for MDA (Management Data Analytics) can be deployed in MDAF (MDA Function); training functions for network data analytics can be deployed in NWDAF (Network Data Analytics Function), meaning the training function is MTLF (Model Training Logical Function).

[0615] Inference functions can also be deployed in cross-domain management systems or domain-specific management systems; for example, the inference function is MDAF, or the inference function is AnLF (Analytics logical function) located in NWDAF.

[0616] Similarly, testing functionality can also be deployed in cross-domain management systems or domain-specific management systems.

[0617] In embodiment 14, the training function 1702 of the RAN domain is located in the management function 1703 of the RAN domain; while the inference function is located in the base station, i.e.

[0618] Inference function 1704 is located in gNB1705, inference function 1706 is located in gNB1707, and the ellipsis in Figure 14 indicates other gNBs that include other inference functions but are not shown.

[0619] In Figure 14, the management of the inference function of multiple base stations is completed by the RAN domain management function 1703, that is, data interaction with the RAN domain MnS (Mangement Service) consumer / cross-domain management 1701 (as shown by the dashed arrow 1708 in Figure 14).

[0620] Optionally, the management of inference functions can also be completed by the base station itself, that is, each base station can independently interact with the RAN domain MnS consumer / cross-domain management 1701.

[0621] It should be noted that Embodiment 14 is merely a non-limiting implementation; optionally, the RAN domain training function may also be deployed at the base station; or optionally, some base stations may deploy both inference function and RAN domain training function, while some base stations may only deploy inference function.

[0622] As an example, the base station described in this application includes a gNB (or base station) from Example 14.

[0623] As an example, the base station described in this application is a gNB (or base station) in Example 14.

[0624] As an example, the current at least one serving cell belongs to gNB1705, and the previous at least one serving cell belongs to gNB1707.

[0625] As an example, the current at least one serving cell belongs to gNB1705, and the previous at least one serving cell also belongs to gNB1705.

[0626] As an example, the node 203 in Figure 2 of this application includes the RAN domain MnS consumer / cross-domain management 1701 in Figure 14.

[0627] As an example, the node 203 in Figure 2 of this application includes the training function 1702 in Figure 14.

[0628] As an example, node 203 in Figure 2 of this application includes management function 1703 in Figure 14.

[0629] As an example, node 203 in Figure 2 of this application includes the reasoning function 1704 in Figure 14.

[0630] As an example, node 211 in Figure 2 of this application includes RAN domain MnS consumer / cross-domain management 1701 in Figure 14.

[0631] As an example, the input to the training function 1702 in Figure 14 includes at least a portion of the target measurement information.

[0632] As an example, the input to the inference function 1704 in Figure 14 includes at least a portion of the target measurement information.

[0633] 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 devices, 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 devices, low-cost mobile phones, low-cost tablets, and other wireless communication devices. 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), and other wireless communication equipment.

[0634] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A method used in a terminal, characterized in that, include: Receive first measurement configuration; The target measurement information is stored in the first storage unit; wherein the measurement result configured for the first measurement includes the target measurement information; Send a first signaling message indicating that the target measurement information is available; Wherein, the first signaling is signaling at the protocol layer below the RRC sublayer, or the first signaling is a UEAssistanceInformation message, or the first signaling is a MeasurementReport message.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sending of the first signaling depends on the satisfaction of a first condition; wherein the first condition is pre-configured, or the first condition is determined by the terminal.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first condition being satisfied includes: the amount of data of the target measurement information satisfies a first threshold; wherein the first threshold depends on the first storage unit.

4. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first condition being met includes: the storage time of the target measurement information is greater than a first time threshold.

5. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first condition being met includes: the terminal's battery level being lower than the second threshold.

6. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first condition being met includes: during a first time interval, the target measurement information is not indicated to be available.

7. The method according to claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The first signaling includes a first field, which includes at least a portion of the target measurement information.

8. A terminal, characterized in that, 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 1-7.

9. A method used in a base station, characterized in that, include: Send the first measurement configuration; Receive a first signaling message, the first signaling message indicating that the target measurement information is available; Wherein, the receiver of the first measurement configuration stores the target measurement information in the first storage unit; the measurement result for the first measurement configuration includes the target measurement information; the first signaling is signaling of the protocol layer below the RRC sublayer, or the first signaling is a UEAssistanceInformation message, or the first signaling is a MeasurementReport message.

10. The method according to claim 9, characterized in that, The sending of the first signaling depends on the satisfaction of a first condition; wherein the first condition is pre-configured, or the first condition is determined by the terminal.

11. The method according to claim 9, characterized in that, The first condition being satisfied includes: the amount of data of the target measurement information satisfies a first threshold; wherein the first threshold depends on the first storage unit.

12. The method according to claim 9, characterized in that, The first condition being met includes: the storage time of the target measurement information is greater than a first time threshold.

13. The method according to claim 9, characterized in that, The first condition being met includes: the terminal's battery level being lower than the second threshold.

14. The method according to claim 9, characterized in that, The first condition being met includes: during a first time interval, the target measurement information is not indicated to be available.

15. The method according to claims 9 to 14, characterized in that, The first signaling includes a first field, which includes at least a portion of the target measurement information.

16. A base station, characterized in that, The base station includes: one or more processors and a 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 base station to perform the method as described in any one of claims 9-15.

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