Measurement determination method and apparatus, measurement indication method and apparatus, communication device, and storage medium

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to the technical field of communications, and in particular to a measurement determination method and apparatus, a measurement indication method and apparatus, a communication device, and a storage medium. The measurement determination method comprises: determining a height condition satisfied by a first height at which a terminal is located; determining a mapping relationship between the height condition and a measurement operation of the terminal on a first network, wherein the first network comprises at least one of the following: a TN and an NTN; and determining the measurement operation on the first network on the basis of the height condition and the mapping relationship. According to the present disclosure, when determining a measurement operation that needs to be performed on an NTN and a TN, a terminal may consider a first height at which the terminal is located, and then on the basis of a height condition satisfied by the first height and a mapping relationship between the height condition and the measurement operation on a first network, may determine the measurement operation and the first network targeted by the measurement operation, which is beneficial for the terminal to select an appropriate network to perform the measurement operation, so as to avoid problems such as wasting power consumption and affecting communication.

Description

Measurement determination, indication methods and apparatus, communication equipment and storage media Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of communication technology, and more specifically, to measurement determination methods, measurement indication methods, measurement determination devices, measurement indication devices, communication equipment, communication systems, and storage media. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of communication technology, NTN (Non-terrestrial Network) has been proposed. In non-terrestrial networks, wireless resources can be provided by aerial devices (such as satellites, drones, etc.). Aerial devices have a relatively large coverage area, which can form larger cells. However, in NTN scenarios, there are still some technical problems that need to be solved. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Embodiments of this disclosure provide measurement determination, indication methods and apparatus, communication devices and storage media to address technical problems in the related art.

[0004] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, a measurement determination method is proposed, executed by a terminal, the method comprising: determining a height condition satisfied by a first altitude at which the terminal is located; determining a mapping relationship between the height condition and a measurement operation of the terminal on a first network, wherein the first network includes at least one of the following: a terrestrial network TN and a non-terrestrial network NTN; and determining a measurement operation on the first network based on the height condition and the mapping relationship.

[0005] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, a measurement indication method is provided, executed by a network device, the method comprising: sending indication information to a terminal, wherein the indication information is used to indicate a mapping relationship between altitude conditions and measurement operations of the terminal on a first network, the altitude conditions being altitude conditions satisfied by a first altitude at which the terminal is located, and the first network including at least one of the following: a terrestrial network TN and a non-terrestrial network NTN.

[0006] According to a third aspect of the present disclosure, a measurement determination method is proposed for a communication system, the communication system including a terminal and a network device. The method includes: the network device sending indication information to the terminal, wherein the indication information is used to indicate a mapping relationship between altitude conditions and a measurement operation of the terminal on a first network, the altitude conditions being altitude conditions satisfied by a first altitude at which the terminal is located; the terminal determining the altitude conditions satisfied by the first altitude at which the terminal is located, determining the mapping relationship between the altitude conditions and the measurement operation of the terminal on the first network, and determining a measurement operation on the first network based on the altitude conditions and the mapping relationship; wherein the first network includes at least one of the following: a terrestrial network (TN) and a non-terrestrial network (NTN).

[0007] According to a fourth aspect of the present disclosure, a communication device is provided for performing the measurement determination method described in the first aspect and / or the measurement indication method described in the second aspect.

[0008] According to a fifth aspect of the present disclosure, a communication system is provided, including a terminal and a network device, wherein the terminal is configured to implement the measurement determination method described in the first aspect, and the network device is configured to implement the measurement indication method described in the second aspect.

[0009] According to a sixth aspect of the present disclosure, a storage medium is provided that stores instructions, which, when executed on a communication device, cause the communication device to perform the measurement determination method of the first aspect and / or the measurement indication method of the second aspect.

[0010] According to a seventh aspect of the present disclosure, a program product is provided that, when executed by a communication device, causes the communication device to perform the measurement determination method described in the first aspect and / or the measurement indication method described in the second aspect.

[0011] According to embodiments of this disclosure, when determining the measurement operations to be performed on NTN and TN, the terminal may not be limited to considering the distance to the reference point, but may also consider the first altitude at which the terminal is located. Then, based on the altitude conditions satisfied by the first altitude and the mapping relationship between the altitude conditions and the measurement operations on the first network, the measurement operation and the first network targeted by the measurement operation can be determined. This is beneficial for the terminal to select an appropriate network to perform the measurement operation, so as to avoid problems such as wasted power consumption and impact on communication. Attached Figure Description

[0012] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this disclosure. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0013] Figure 1A is a schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0014] Figure 1B is a schematic diagram of an NTN scenario according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0015] Figure 2 is an interactive schematic diagram illustrating a measurement determination method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] Figure 3 is a schematic block diagram of a measurement determination device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] Figure 4 is a schematic block diagram of a measurement indicating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] Figure 5A is a schematic diagram of the structure of the communication device proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0019] Figure 5B is a schematic diagram of the chip structure proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0020] Embodiments of this disclosure provide measurement determination, indication methods and apparatus, communication devices, and storage media.

[0021] In a first aspect, embodiments of this disclosure propose a measurement determination method executed by a terminal, the method comprising: determining a height condition satisfied by a first altitude at which the terminal is located; determining a mapping relationship between the height condition and a measurement operation of the terminal on a first network, wherein the first network includes at least one of the following: a terrestrial network TN and a non-terrestrial network NTN; and determining a measurement operation on the first network based on the height condition and the mapping relationship.

[0022] In the above embodiments, when the terminal determines the measurement operation to be performed on NTN and TN, it is not limited to considering the distance to the reference point, but can also consider the first altitude at which the terminal is located. Then, based on the altitude conditions satisfied by the first altitude and the mapping relationship between the altitude conditions and the measurement operation on the first network, the measurement operation and the first network to which the measurement operation is targeted can be determined. This is beneficial for the terminal to select an appropriate network to perform the measurement operation, so as to avoid problems such as wasting power consumption and affecting communication.

[0023] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the height condition includes at least one of the following: the first height is higher than the height threshold; the first height is lower than the height threshold; the first height satisfies a height increase condition; the first height satisfies a height decrease condition; the first height is within the height range; the first height is outside the height range.

[0024] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the mapping relationship includes at least one of the following: when the first height is higher than the height threshold, starting measurement of NTN objects and / or stopping measurement of TN objects; when the first height is lower than the height threshold, stopping measurement of NTN objects and / or starting measurement of TN objects; when the first height satisfies height increase, starting measurement of NTN objects and / or stopping measurement of TN objects; when the first height satisfies height decrease, stopping measurement of NTN objects and / or starting measurement of TN objects; when the first height is within a height range, starting measurement of NTN objects associated with the height range; when the first height is outside the height range, stopping measurement of NTN objects associated with the height range.

[0025] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the object includes at least one of the following: a frequency point; a cell.

[0026] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, when the NTN and the TN are on different frequencies, the object includes a frequency point; and / or, when the NTN and the TN are on the same frequency, the object includes a cell.

[0027] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the height range is directly associated with the NTN object, or the height range is indirectly associated with the NTN object.

[0028] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the altitude range is indirectly associated with the NTN object, including: the altitude range is associated with satellite orbital altitude, and the satellite orbital altitude is associated with the NTN object.

[0029] Secondly, embodiments of this disclosure propose a measurement indication method executed by a network device. The method includes: sending indication information to the terminal, wherein the indication information is used to indicate a mapping relationship between altitude conditions and the terminal's measurement operation on a first network, the altitude conditions being altitude conditions satisfied by a first altitude at which the terminal is located, and the first network including at least one of the following: a terrestrial network TN and a non-terrestrial network NTN.

[0030] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the height condition includes at least one of the following: the first height is higher than the height threshold; the first height is lower than the height threshold; the first height satisfies a height increase condition; the first height satisfies a height decrease condition; the first height is within the height range; the first height is outside the height range.

[0031] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the mapping relationship includes at least one of the following: when the first height is higher than the height threshold, starting measurement of NTN objects and / or stopping measurement of TN objects; when the first height is lower than the height threshold, stopping measurement of NTN objects and / or starting measurement of TN objects; when the first height satisfies a height increase condition, starting measurement of NTN objects and / or stopping measurement of TN objects; when the first height satisfies a height decrease condition, stopping measurement of NTN objects and / or starting measurement of TN objects; when the first height is within a height range, starting measurement of NTN objects associated with the height range; when the first height is outside the height range, stopping measurement of NTN objects associated with the height range.

[0032] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the object includes at least one of the following: a frequency point; a cell.

[0033] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, when the NTN and the TN are on different frequencies, the object includes a frequency point; and / or, when the NTN and the TN are on the same frequency, the object includes a cell.

[0034] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the height range is directly associated with the NTN object, or the height range is indirectly associated with the NTN object.

[0035] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the altitude range is indirectly associated with the NTN object, including: the altitude range is associated with satellite orbital altitude, and the satellite orbital altitude is associated with the NTN object.

[0036] Thirdly, embodiments of this disclosure propose a measurement determination method for a communication system, the communication system including a terminal and a network device. The method includes: the network device sending indication information to the terminal, wherein the indication information is used to indicate a mapping relationship between altitude conditions and the terminal's measurement operation on a first network, the altitude conditions being altitude conditions satisfied by a first altitude at which the terminal is located; the terminal determining the altitude conditions satisfied by the first altitude at which the terminal is located, determining the mapping relationship between the altitude conditions and the terminal's measurement operation on the first network, and determining a measurement operation on the first network based on the altitude conditions and the mapping relationship; wherein the first network includes at least one of the following: a terrestrial network (TN) and a non-terrestrial network (NTN).

[0037] Fourthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication device for performing the measurement determination method of any one of the first aspect and optional embodiments of the first aspect, and / or the measurement indication method of any one of the second aspect and optional embodiments of the second aspect.

[0038] Fifthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a measurement determination apparatus, the apparatus comprising: a processing module configured to determine a height condition satisfied by a first altitude at which the terminal is located; determine a mapping relationship between the height condition and a measurement operation of the terminal on a first network, wherein the first network includes at least one of the following: a terrestrial network TN and a non-terrestrial network NTN; and determine a measurement operation on the first network based on the height condition and the mapping relationship.

[0039] In a sixth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a measurement indication device, the device comprising: a transmitting module configured to transmit indication information to the terminal, wherein the indication information is used to indicate a mapping relationship between altitude conditions and the terminal's measurement operation on a first network, the altitude conditions being altitude conditions satisfied by a first altitude at which the terminal is located, and the first network including at least one of the following: a terrestrial network TN and a non-terrestrial network NTN.

[0040] In a seventh aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a terminal comprising: one or more processors; wherein the terminal is configured to perform the measurement determination method according to any one of the first aspect and the optional embodiments thereof.

[0041] Eighthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a network device comprising: one or more processors; wherein the network device is configured to perform the measurement indication method according to any one of the alternative embodiments of the second aspect.

[0042] Ninthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication system including a terminal and a network device, wherein the terminal is configured to implement the measurement determination method according to any one of the first aspect and optional embodiments of the first aspect, and the network device is configured to implement the measurement indication method according to any one of the second aspect and optional embodiments of the second aspect.

[0043] In a tenth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a storage medium storing instructions that, when executed on a communication device, cause the communication device to perform a measurement determination method according to any one of the first aspect and optional embodiments of the first aspect, and / or a measurement indication method according to any one of the second aspect and optional embodiments of the second aspect.

[0044] Eleventhly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a program product that, when executed by a communication device, causes the communication device to perform the measurement determination method of any one of the first aspect and optional embodiments of the first aspect, and / or the measurement indication method of any one of the second aspect and optional embodiments of the second aspect.

[0045] In a twelfth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform the measurement determination method of any one of the first aspect and any one of the optional embodiments of the first aspect, and / or the measurement indication method of any one of the second aspect and any one of the optional embodiments of the second aspect.

[0046] It is understood that the aforementioned measurement determination, indicating device, communication equipment, communication system, storage medium, program product, and computer program are all used to execute the methods proposed in the embodiments of this disclosure. Therefore, the beneficial effects that can be achieved can be referred to the beneficial effects in the corresponding methods, and will not be repeated here.

[0047] This disclosure provides measurement determination and indication methods and apparatus, terminals, network devices, and storage media. In some embodiments, the terms "measurement determination and indication method" and "information processing method" and "communication method" can be used interchangeably; the terms "measurement determination and indication apparatus" and "information processing apparatus" and "communication apparatus" can be used interchangeably; and the terms "information processing system" and "communication system" can be used interchangeably.

[0048] This disclosure is not exhaustive, but merely illustrative of some embodiments, and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this disclosure. Unless otherwise specified, each step in a particular embodiment can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the steps can be arbitrarily combined. For example, a solution after removing some steps in a particular embodiment can also be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the order of the steps in a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily interchanged. Furthermore, the optional implementation methods in a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily combined; moreover, the embodiments can be arbitrarily combined, for example, some or all steps of different embodiments can be arbitrarily combined, and a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily combined with the optional implementation methods of other embodiments. In all embodiments of this disclosure, unless otherwise specified or logically conflicting, the terminology and / or descriptions between the embodiments are consistent and can be mutually referenced. Technical features in different embodiments can be combined to form new embodiments based on their inherent logical relationships.

[0049] The terminology used in the embodiments of this disclosure is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure.

[0050] In this embodiment of the disclosure, unless otherwise stated, elements expressed in the singular form, such as "a," "an," "the," "the," "the," "the," "the," "the," "this," etc., can mean "one and only one," or "one or more," "at least one," etc. For example, when using articles such as "a," "an," "the," etc. in translation, the noun following the article can be understood as either a singular expression or a plural expression.

[0051] In the embodiments disclosed herein, "multiple" refers to two or more.

[0052] In some embodiments, the terms “at least one of A or B, at least one of A and B”, “one or more”, “a plurality of”, “multiple”, etc., may be used interchangeably.

[0053] In some embodiments, the notation "at least one of A and B", "A and / or B", "A in one case, B in another", "in response to one case A, in response to another case B", etc., may include the following technical solutions depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (execute A regardless of whether there is a branch B); in some embodiments, B (execute B regardless of whether there is a branch A); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed); in some embodiments, both A and B are executed. The same applies when there are more branches such as A, B, C, etc.

[0054] In some embodiments, the notation "A or B" may include the following technical solutions, depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (execute A regardless of whether a branch B exists); in some embodiments, B (execute B regardless of whether a branch A exists); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed). The same applies when there are more branches such as A, B, and C.

[0055] The prefixes "first," "second," etc., used in the embodiments of this disclosure are merely for distinguishing different descriptive objects and do not impose restrictions on the position, order, priority, quantity, or content of the descriptive objects. The description of the descriptive objects is found in the claims or the context of the embodiments, and the use of prefixes should not constitute unnecessary restrictions. For example, if the descriptive object is a "field," the ordinal numbers preceding "field" in "first field" and "second field" do not restrict the position or order of the "fields." "First" and "second" do not restrict whether the "fields" they modify are in the same message, nor do they restrict the order of "first field" and "second field." Similarly, if the descriptive object is a "level," the ordinal numbers preceding "level" in "first level" and "second level" do not restrict the priority between "levels." Furthermore, the number of descriptive objects is not limited by ordinal numbers and can be one or more. For example, in "first device," the number of "devices" can be one or more. Furthermore, the objects modified by different prefixes can be the same or different. For example, if the object being described is "device", then "first device" and "second device" can be the same device or different devices, and their types can be the same or different. Similarly, if the object being described is "information", then "first information" and "second information" can be the same information or different information, and their content can be the same or different.

[0056] In some embodiments, “including A,” “containing A,” “for indicating A,” and “carrying A” can be interpreted as directly carrying A or indirectly indicating A.

[0057] In some embodiments, terms such as "time / frequency" and "time-frequency domain" refer to the time domain and / or frequency domain.

[0058] In some embodiments, terms such as “in response to…”, “in response to determining…”, “in the case of…”, “when…”, “when…”, “if…”, etc. can be used interchangeably. These descriptions all refer to the device making a corresponding action under certain objective circumstances. They do not necessarily limit the time, nor do they require the device to make a judgment action when implementing it, nor do they mean that there must be other limitations.

[0059] In some embodiments, the terms “greater than,” “greater than or equal to,” “not less than,” “more than,” “more than or equal to,” “not less than,” “higher than,” “higher than or equal to,” “not lower than,” and “above” can be used interchangeably, as can the terms “less than,” “less than or equal to,” “not greater than,” “less than,” “less than or equal to,” “not more than,” “lower than,” “lower than or equal to,” “not higher than,” and “below”.

[0060] In some embodiments, devices, etc., may be interpreted as physical or virtual, and their names are not limited to those described in the embodiments. Terms such as “device,” “equipment,” “circuit,” “network element,” “network function,” “network device,” “function,” “node,” “unit,” “section,” “system,” “network,” “chip,” “chip system,” “entity,” and “subject” are interchangeable.

[0061] In some embodiments, "network" can be interpreted as devices included in a network (e.g., access network devices, core network devices, etc.).

[0062] In some embodiments, the terms "access network device (AN device)," "radio access network device (RAN device)," "base station (BS)," "radio base station," "fixed station," "node," "access point," "transmission point (TP)," "reception point (RP)," "transmission / reception point (TRP)," "panel," "antenna panel," "antenna array," "cell," "macro cell," "small cell," "femto cell," "pico cell," "sector," "cell group," "serving cell," "carrier," "component carrier," and "bandwidth part (BWP)" can be used interchangeably.

[0063] In some embodiments, the terms "terminal", "terminal device", "user equipment (UE)", "user terminal", "mobile station (MS)", "mobile terminal (MT)", "subscriber station", "mobile unit", "subscriber unit", "wireless unit", "remote unit", "mobile device", "wireless device", "wireless communication device", "remote device", "mobile subscriber station", "access terminal", "mobile terminal", "wireless terminal", "remote terminal", "handset", "user agent", "mobile client", and "client" can be used interchangeably.

[0064] In some embodiments, access network devices, core network devices, or network devices can be replaced by terminals. For example, embodiments of this disclosure can also be applied to structures where communication between access network devices, core network devices, or network devices and terminals is replaced by communication between multiple terminals (e.g., device-to-device (D2D), vehicle-to-everything (V2X), etc.). In this case, the structure can also be configured such that the terminal has all or part of the functions of the access network device. Furthermore, terms such as "uplink" and "downlink" can be replaced with terms corresponding to communication between terminals (e.g., "sidelink"). For example, uplink channel, downlink channel, etc., can be replaced with sidelink channel, and uplink link, downlink, etc., can be replaced with sidelink link.

[0065] In some embodiments, the terminal may be replaced by an access network device, a core network device, or a network device. In this case, the access network device, core network device, or network device may also be configured to have all or some of the functions of the terminal.

[0066] In some embodiments, the acquisition of data, information, etc., may comply with the laws and regulations of the country where the location is situated.

[0067] In some embodiments, data, information, etc., may be obtained with the user's consent.

[0068] Furthermore, each element, each row, or each column in the table of this disclosure can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and any combination of any element, any row, or any column can also be implemented as an independent embodiment.

[0069] Figure 1A is a schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0070] As shown in Figure 1A, the communication system 100 includes a terminal 101 and a network device 102. For example, the network device (e.g., a terrestrial network device) can communicate with the terminal via an air device, such as based on a transparent transmission mode and / or a regenerative mode, as can be seen in the embodiments described below.

[0071] For example, aerial equipment can include satellites, drones, and aerial platforms.

[0072] For example, network devices may include at least one of the following: access network devices and core network devices.

[0073] In some embodiments, terminal 101 includes, for example, at least one of the following: mobile phone, wearable device, Internet of Things device, car with communication function, smart car, tablet computer, computer with wireless transceiver function, virtual reality (VR) terminal device, augmented reality (AR) terminal device, wireless terminal device in industrial control, wireless terminal device in self-driving, wireless terminal device in remote medical surgery, wireless terminal device in smart grid, wireless terminal device in transportation safety, wireless terminal device in smart city, and wireless terminal device in smart home, but is not limited thereto.

[0074] In some embodiments, the access network device is, for example, a node or device that connects a terminal to a wireless network. The access network device may include at least one of the following in a 5G communication system: evolved Node B (eNB), next-generation eNB (ng-eNB), next-generation Node B (gNB), node B (NB), home node B (HNB), home evolved node B (HeNB), radio backhaul device, radio network controller (RNC), base station controller (BSC), base transceiver station (BTS), base band unit (BBU), mobile switching center, base station in a 6G communication system, open RAN, cloud RAN, base station in other communication systems, and access node in a Wi-Fi system, but is not limited thereto.

[0075] In some embodiments, the technical solutions of this disclosure can be applied to the Open RAN architecture. In this case, the interfaces between or within access network devices involved in the embodiments of this disclosure can be transformed into internal interfaces of Open RAN. The processes and information interactions between these internal interfaces can be implemented by software or programs.

[0076] In some embodiments, the access network device may be composed of a central unit (CU) and a distributed unit (DU). The CU may also be called a control unit. The CU-DU structure can separate the protocol layer of the access network device. Some of the protocol layer functions are centrally controlled by the CU, while the remaining part or all of the protocol layer functions are distributed in the DU and centrally controlled by the CU. However, this is not the only possibility.

[0077] In some embodiments, the core network device 103 may be a single device, including a first network element 1031, a second network element 1032, etc., or it may be multiple devices or a group of devices, each including all or part of the first network element 1031, the second network element 1032, etc. Network elements may be virtual or physical. The core network may include, for example, at least one of the Evolved Packet Core (EPC), 5G Core Network (5GCN), and Next Generation Core (NGC).

[0078] In some embodiments, the technical solutions of this disclosure can be applied to the Open RAN architecture. In this case, the interfaces between or within access network devices involved in the embodiments of this disclosure can be transformed into internal interfaces of Open RAN. The processes and information interactions between these internal interfaces can be implemented by software or programs.

[0079] In some embodiments, the access network device may be composed of a central unit (CU) and a distributed unit (DU). The CU may also be called a control unit. The CU-DU structure can separate the protocol layer of the access network device. Some of the protocol layer functions are centrally controlled by the CU, while the remaining part or all of the protocol layer functions are distributed in the DU and centrally controlled by the CU. However, this is not the only possibility.

[0080] It is understood that the communication system described in this disclosure is for the purpose of more clearly illustrating the technical solutions of this disclosure, and does not constitute a limitation on the technical solutions proposed in this disclosure. As those skilled in the art will know, with the evolution of system architecture and the emergence of new business scenarios, the technical solutions proposed in this disclosure are also applicable to similar technical problems.

[0081] The following embodiments of this disclosure can be applied to the communication system 100 shown in FIG1A, or to some of the main bodies, but are not limited thereto. The main bodies shown in FIG1A are illustrative. The communication system may include all or some of the main bodies in FIG1A, or it may include other main bodies outside of FIG1A. The number and form of each main body are arbitrary. Each main body may be physical or virtual. The connection relationship between the main bodies is illustrative. The main bodies may not be connected or may be connected. The connection can be in any way, it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection, it can be a wired connection or a wireless connection.

[0082] The embodiments disclosed herein can be applied to Long Term Evolution (LTE), LTE-Advanced (LTE-A), LTE-Beyond (LTE-B), SUPER 3G, IMT-Advanced, 4th generation mobile communication system (4G), 5th generation mobile communication system (5G), 5G new radio (NR), Future Radio Access (FRA), New-Radio Access Technology (RAT), New Radio (NR), New radio access (NX), Future generation radio access (FX), Global System for Mobile communications (GSM), CDMA2000, Ultra Mobile Broadband (UMB), IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.16 (WiMAX), and IEEE 802.20, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth (a registered trademark), Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) networks, Device-to-Device (D2D) systems, Machine-to-Machine (M2M) systems, Internet of Things (IoT) systems, Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) systems, systems utilizing other communication methods, and next-generation systems built upon them, etc. Furthermore, multiple systems can be combined (e.g., a combination of LTE or LTE-A with 5G).

[0083] In some embodiments, in an NTN (Non-terrestrial Network), a terminal can communicate with terrestrial network equipment via an air device.

[0084] For example, aerial equipment may include at least one of the following: a satellite, or a UAS (Uncrewed Aerial System) platform. The following embodiments primarily use a satellite as an example to illustrate the technical solutions of this disclosure.

[0085] Figure 1B is a schematic diagram of an NTN scenario according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0086] For example, as shown in Figure 1B, a terrestrial data network, which may include core network equipment, access network equipment, etc., can transmit signals to satellites through gateways, and then the satellites transmit the signals to terminals.

[0087] For example, the link between a satellite and a terminal can be called a service link; for example, the link between a satellite and a gateway can be called a feeder link.

[0088] In some embodiments, the way terminals communicate with network devices in an NTN can be divided into transparent transmission mode and regeneration mode based on how the satellite processes the signal.

[0089] In transparent transmission mode, ground-based network equipment (such as core network equipment and access network equipment) can transmit signals to (e.g., via a gateway) a satellite. The satellite then converts the signal to its frequency band and transmits it to the terminal. In this process, the satellite only performs frequency conversion and signal amplification; it does not demodulate the signal. The satellite acts similarly to a repeater.

[0090] In regeneration mode, ground-based network equipment (such as core network equipment and access network equipment) can send signals to (e.g., via a gateway) satellites. The satellites first demodulate and decode the signals, then re-encode and modulate them (this process can be called regeneration), and then send the regenerated signals to the terminals via satellite frequency bands.

[0091] Because the coverage area of ​​the satellite corresponding to an NTN cell is much larger than that of the access network equipment (such as base stations) corresponding to a TN cell (Terrestrial Network), the NTN cell is much larger.

[0092] In some embodiments, NTN introduces the feature of indicating TN coverage areas through system information. Terminals camped in an NTN cell can enable TN measurements when they are within the TN coverage area indicated by NTN.

[0093] In some embodiments, terminals in an NTN can also perform measurements on NTN cells, such as measurements on neighboring cells of the current cell. However, due to the large size of NTN cells, RRM (Radio Resource Management) measurements in NTN are difficult to accurately reflect the near-far effect. Therefore, for NTN measurements, time-based neighbor cell measurements and location-based neighbor cell measurements have been introduced.

[0094] Time-based neighbor cell measurement refers to the process where a terminal initiates measurement of neighboring NTN cells when the time for the serving NTN cell to cease service is about to arrive.

[0095] Location-based neighbor cell measurement refers to the process where a terminal initiates measurement of neighbor cells in the NTN when the distance from its location to the reference point (e.g., the center) of the serving NTN cell is greater than a distance threshold.

[0096] In some embodiments, the measurement of NTN cells, and the measurement of TN cells, serve one function of cell reselection.

[0097] The cell reselection process refers to the process by which a terminal initiates a cell reselection mechanism when it detects that the signal quality of the current serving cell has dropped below a certain threshold. This mechanism attempts to find a cell with a better signal and is more suitable for communication, and then switches to that cell for communication.

[0098] The cell reselection process may include at least one of the following steps:

[0099] Measuring neighboring cell signals: When the signal quality of the serving cell deteriorates, the terminal needs to measure the signal quality of surrounding neighboring cells. For example, it can measure indicators such as Reference Signal Receiving Power (RSRP) and Reference Signal Receiving Quality (RSRQ).

[0100] Ranking and Evaluation: The terminal can rank neighboring cells based on measurement results and evaluate whether cell reselection is necessary. The ranking criteria may include, for example, signal strength, network configuration parameters (such as cell reselection priority).

[0101] Triggering cell reselection: When certain conditions are met (such as R criterion, S criterion, etc.), such as when the signal of the current serving cell is below a certain threshold, or when there is a neighboring cell with a significantly better signal, the device will trigger the cell reselection process.

[0102] Perform reselection: After determining the target cell, the terminal performs steps such as synchronizing with the target cell and reading system information, and then switches to the target cell.

[0103] Although the NTN in the previous embodiments introduced TN measurement, the related measurement and control assumed that the terminal was on the ground. For example, the reference point indicated by the system information was located on the ground, and the coverage area of ​​the TN cell indicated by the NTN was also determined based on the coordinates and radius of the reference point on the ground. While this is applicable to ground terminals, it presents some technical problems for scenarios where the terminal's altitude changes.

[0104] For example, when the terminal is on an airplane or a drone, even if the distance between the terminal and the TN cell reference point is less than the distance threshold, the terminal has not yet entered the altitude coverage range of the TN cell. In this case, if the terminal triggers a measurement of the TN cell, it will cause unnecessary power consumption.

[0105] For example, a terminal determines whether to start measuring neighboring cells based on the signal quality of the cell. During the process of ascending altitude (e.g., during takeoff), the signal quality of the TN cell may suddenly deteriorate after the terminal reaches a certain altitude, for example, when the terminal leaves the altitude coverage range of the TN cell. In this case, if the terminal only determines whether to start measuring neighboring cells based on signal quality, the measurement will be started too late and may cause the terminal to disconnect from the network, thereby affecting the terminal's service initiation and transmission.

[0106] Figure 2 is an interactive schematic diagram illustrating a measurement determination method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0107] In some embodiments, the measurement determination method can be performed by a terminal. For example, the terminal can measure either the NTN or the TN.

[0108] It should be noted that some or all of the steps in the embodiments of this disclosure may be executed in a non-connected state (e.g., idle state, inactive state) or in a connected state, and this disclosure does not limit this.

[0109] As shown in Figure 2 (where the dashed lines represent optional steps), the measurement determination method may include the following steps:

[0110] In some embodiments, the terminal determines the altitude condition satisfied by its current first altitude.

[0111] In step S201, the terminal determines the mapping relationship between the altitude conditions and the terminal's measurement operation on the first network.

[0112] For example, the mapping relationship between the terminal's measurement operations on the first network can be determined based on predefined rules (such as protocol agreements).

[0113] For example, a network device can send indication information to a terminal, which indicates the mapping relationship between altitude conditions and the terminal's measurement operations on the first network. For example, the indication information can be carried in at least one of the following: SIB (System Information Block), RRC (Radio Resource Control) message, DCI (Downlink Control Information), or MAC CE (Media Access Control Element).

[0114] In some embodiments, the first network includes at least one of the following: a terrestrial network (TN) and a non-terrestrial network (NTN).

[0115] In step S202, the terminal determines the measurement operation for the first network based on the altitude conditions and mapping relationship.

[0116] For example, the altitude condition satisfied by the first altitude at which the terminal is located is denoted as the first altitude condition. The terminal can determine the first network and measurement operation corresponding to the first altitude condition in the mapping relationship, and then perform the corresponding measurement operation for the determined first network.

[0117] For example, the terminal can send the measurement results obtained from the measurement to the network device.

[0118] For example, the terminal can perform cell selection and / or cell reselection based on the measurement results.

[0119] For example, the measurement results may include at least one of the following: RSRQ, RSRP, SINR (Signal to Interference plus Noise Ratio).

[0120] In some embodiments, the measurement operations performed on the first network may include measurement operations on objects in the first network.

[0121] For example, the object includes at least one of the following: frequency point, cell.

[0122] For example, a frequency point can include any frequency point that needs to be measured during cell selection and cell reselection. For example, a frequency point can include a frequency band identifier, such as an identifier defined by a protocol like ARFCN (Absolute Radio Frequency Channel Number).

[0123] For example, a residential community can include the serving community and neighboring communities.

[0124] According to embodiments of this disclosure, when determining the measurement operations to be performed on NTN and TN, the terminal may not be limited to considering the distance to the reference point, but may also consider the first altitude at which the terminal is located. Then, based on the altitude conditions satisfied by the first altitude and the mapping relationship between the altitude conditions and the measurement operations on the first network, the measurement operation and the first network targeted by the measurement operation can be determined. This is beneficial for the terminal to select an appropriate network to perform the measurement operation, so as to avoid problems such as wasted power consumption and impact on communication.

[0125] In some embodiments, the height condition may be determined based on at least one of the following:

[0126] Altitude range;

[0127] Height threshold;

[0128] Increasing in height;

[0129] The height decreases gradually.

[0130] In some embodiments, height increase can be monotonically increasing (e.g., monotonically increasing within a time period, where for two adjacent moments within the time period, the terminal height corresponding to the later moment is higher than or equal to the terminal height corresponding to the earlier moment), or non-monotonically increasing (e.g., non-monotonically increasing within a time period, where the terminal height corresponding to the end of the time period is higher than the terminal height corresponding to the beginning of the time period); height decrease can be monotonically decreasing (e.g., monotonically decreasing within a time period, where for two adjacent moments within the time period, the terminal height corresponding to the later moment is lower than or equal to the terminal height corresponding to the earlier moment), or non-monotonically decreasing (e.g., non-monotonically decreasing within a time period, where the terminal height corresponding to the end of the time period is lower than the terminal height corresponding to the beginning of the time period).

[0131] In some embodiments, the height condition includes at least one of the following:

[0132] The first altitude is higher than the altitude threshold;

[0133] The first height is below the height threshold;

[0134] The first altitude satisfies the requirement of increasing altitude;

[0135] The first altitude satisfies the condition of decreasing altitude.

[0136] The first altitude is within the altitude range;

[0137] The highest altitude is outside the altitude range.

[0138] In some embodiments, the height thresholds may be the same or different in both the first height being higher than a height threshold and the first height being lower than a height threshold.

[0139] For example, the height threshold includes a first threshold and a second threshold, wherein the first threshold is greater than the second threshold. A first height higher than the height threshold includes: the first height is higher than the first threshold; a first height lower than the height threshold includes: the first height is lower than the second threshold.

[0140] For example, the height threshold can be determined based on predefined rules or indicated by the network device. For example, the network device can indicate the height threshold through SIB (e.g., SIB1, SIB19), or through RRC messages (e.g., RRC reconfiguration messages, RRC release messages, etc.). Of course, the height threshold can also be indicated through DCI, MAC CE, etc. This disclosure does not limit this.

[0141] In some embodiments, the height range may be determined based on at least one of the following: a lower height limit, an upper height limit, or a height value.

[0142] For example, the height range can be a range higher than the lower height limit; for example, the height range can be a range lower than the upper height limit; for example, the height range can be a range higher than the lower height limit and lower than the upper height limit; for example, the height range can be equal to the height value.

[0143] In some embodiments, the mapping relationship includes at least one of the following:

[0144] If the first height is higher than (or equal to) the height threshold, start the measurement of the NTN object, and / or stop the measurement of the TN object;

[0145] If the first height is lower than (or equal to) the height threshold, stop measuring the NTN object, and / or start measuring the TN object;

[0146] If the first height satisfies the height increment condition, start the measurement of the NTN object, and / or stop the measurement of the TN object;

[0147] If the first height satisfies the condition of decreasing height, stop measuring the NTN object and / or start measuring the TN object;

[0148] If the first altitude is within the altitude range, start measuring the NTN object associated with the altitude range;

[0149] If the first altitude is outside the altitude range, stop measuring the NTN object associated with the altitude range.

[0150] In some embodiments, the height threshold may be related to TN information.

[0151] For example, the closer a location is to the center of the TN, the higher the height threshold; conversely, the farther a location is from the center of the TN, the higher the height threshold.

[0152] For example, the height threshold corresponding to the first TN is relatively large, while the height threshold corresponding to the second TN is relatively small. For instance, the power of the signal transmitted by network devices in the first TN is greater than the power of the signal transmitted by network devices in the second TN.

[0153] In some embodiments, where NTN and TN operate at different frequencies, the object includes frequency points.

[0154] In some embodiments, when NTN and TN operate on the same frequency, the object includes the cell.

[0155] In some embodiments, taking NTN and TN frequency-differentiated deployment as an example, the mapping relationship may include enabling measurement of NTN frequency points and / or stopping measurement of TN frequency points when the first altitude is higher than (or equal to) a height threshold.

[0156] In this embodiment, when a terminal (e.g., a terminal residing in the TN) is at a relatively high first altitude (e.g., the first altitude is higher than the altitude threshold), it may have left the coverage area of ​​the TN in the altitude direction. Therefore, the measurement of the NTN frequency point can be activated to determine a suitable NTN frequency point for access, thereby preventing the terminal from disconnecting from the network and ensuring the continuity of the terminal's communication services.

[0157] For example, the terminal can also stop measuring the TN frequency point, which helps to avoid power waste caused by the terminal continuing to measure the TN frequency point when it is outside the TN coverage area.

[0158] It should be noted that mapping relationships can be applied independently or in combination.

[0159] For example, taking NTN and TN frequency-differentiated deployment as an example, the mapping relationship may include starting the measurement of the NTN frequency point and / or stopping the measurement of the TN frequency point when the first altitude is higher than the altitude threshold, and may also include starting the measurement of the NTN frequency point and / or stopping the measurement of the TN frequency point when the first altitude meets the altitude increment requirement.

[0160] In this scenario, the terminal can determine whether the first altitude is higher than an altitude threshold and whether the first altitude satisfies altitude increment. Only if the first altitude is higher than the altitude threshold and altitude increment is satisfied (e.g., the terminal is in an aircraft during takeoff; or the terminal is a drone during takeoff) will the terminal initiate NTN frequency measurement and / or cease TN frequency measurement. This avoids erroneous operations caused by the terminal still being within the TN's altitude coverage area but the first altitude accidentally exceeding the altitude threshold.

[0161] In some embodiments, taking NTN and TN frequency-differentiated deployment as an example, the mapping relationship may include stopping the measurement of NTN frequency points and / or starting the measurement of TN frequency points when the first altitude is lower than (or equal to) a height threshold.

[0162] In this embodiment, when a terminal (e.g., a terminal residing in an NTN) is at a relatively low first altitude (e.g., the first altitude is below a height threshold), it may have already entered the coverage area of ​​the TN in the altitude direction. Therefore, the measurement of the TN frequency point can be activated to determine a suitable TN frequency point for access, thereby ensuring the communication quality of the terminal.

[0163] For example, the terminal can also stop measuring the NTN frequency point, which helps to avoid power waste caused by the terminal continuing to measure the NTN frequency point when it is within the TN coverage area.

[0164] It should be noted that mapping relationships can be applied independently or in combination.

[0165] For example, taking NTN and TN frequency-differentiated deployment as an example, the mapping relationship may include starting the measurement of the TN frequency point and / or stopping the measurement of the NTN frequency point when the first altitude is lower than the altitude threshold, and may also include starting the measurement of the TN frequency point and / or stopping the measurement of the NTN frequency point when the first altitude meets the altitude decrease condition.

[0166] In this scenario, the terminal can determine whether the first altitude is below an altitude threshold and whether the first altitude meets the altitude reduction criteria. Only if the first altitude is below the altitude threshold and the altitude reduction criteria are met (e.g., the terminal is in an aircraft during landing; or the terminal is a drone during landing) will the terminal stop measuring the NTN frequency and / or begin measuring the TN frequency. This avoids erroneous operations caused by the terminal being outside the TN's coverage area in the altitude direction, even if the first altitude is accidentally below the altitude threshold.

[0167] In some embodiments, taking NTN and TN co-frequency deployment as an example, the mapping relationship may include enabling measurement of NTN cells and / or stopping measurement of TN cells when the first altitude is higher than (or equal to) an altitude threshold. For example, NTN cells and TN cells may be cells corresponding to the same frequency.

[0168] In this embodiment, when a terminal (e.g., a terminal camped in the TN) is at a relatively high first altitude (e.g., the first altitude is higher than the altitude threshold), it may have left the coverage area of ​​the TN in the altitude direction. Therefore, the measurement of the NTN cell can be activated to determine a suitable NTN cell for access, thereby preventing the terminal from disconnecting from the network and ensuring the continuity of the terminal's communication services.

[0169] For example, the NTN cell to be measured may include at least one of the following: the NTN neighbor cell of the NTN serving cell where the terminal is located.

[0170] For example, the terminal can determine the NTN neighboring cells based on the information of the NTN neighboring cells. The information of the NTN neighboring cells may include at least one of the following: carrier frequency and physical cell identifier (PCI).

[0171] For example, NTN neighbor cell information can be carried in SIB19, such as in the NTN-NeighCellConfigList of SIB19. Cells in the NTN-NeighCellConfigList that are associated with ntn-config (NTN configuration, such as satellite auxiliary information) can be used as NTN neighbor cells, while cells in the NTN-NeighCellConfigList that are not associated with ntn-config can be used as TN neighbor cells.

[0172] For example, the terminal can also stop measuring TN cells, which helps to avoid power waste caused by the terminal continuing to measure TN cells when it is outside the TN coverage area.

[0173] It should be noted that mapping relationships can be applied independently or in combination.

[0174] For example, taking the co-frequency deployment of NTN and TN as an example, the mapping relationship may include enabling measurement of NTN cells and / or stopping measurement of TN cells when the first altitude is lower than the altitude threshold, and may also include enabling measurement of NTN cells and / or stopping measurement of TN cells when the first altitude meets the altitude increment requirement.

[0175] In this scenario, the terminal can determine whether the first altitude is higher than an altitude threshold and whether the first altitude satisfies altitude increment. Only if the first altitude is higher than the altitude threshold and altitude increment is satisfied (e.g., the terminal is in an aircraft during takeoff; or the terminal is a drone during takeoff) will the terminal initiate measurements of the NTN cell and / or cease measurements of the TN cell. This avoids erroneous operations caused by the terminal still being within the TN's coverage area in the altitude direction, even if the first altitude happens to be higher than the altitude threshold.

[0176] In some embodiments, taking NTN and TN co-frequency deployment as an example, the mapping relationship may include stopping measurements of NTN cells and / or enabling measurements of TN cells when the first altitude is lower than (or equal to) an altitude threshold. For example, NTN cells and TN cells may be cells corresponding to the same frequency.

[0177] In this embodiment, when a terminal (e.g., a terminal residing in an NTN) is at a relatively low first altitude (e.g., the first altitude is below a height threshold), since it may have already entered the coverage area of ​​the TN in the altitude direction, the measurement of the TN cell can be activated to determine a suitable TN cell for access, thereby ensuring the communication quality of the terminal.

[0178] For example, the terminal can also stop measuring NTN cells, which helps to avoid power waste caused by the terminal continuing to measure NTN cells when it is within TN coverage area.

[0179] For example, the NTN cell to be measured may include at least one of the following: the NTN neighbor cell of the NTN serving cell where the terminal is located.

[0180] For example, the terminal can determine the NTN neighboring cells based on the information of the NTN neighboring cells. The information of the NTN neighboring cells may include at least one of the following: carrier frequency and physical cell identifier (PCI).

[0181] For example, NTN neighbor cell information can be carried in SIB19, such as in the NTN-NeighCellConfigList of SIB19. Cells in the NTN-NeighCellConfigList that are associated with ntn-config (NTN configuration, such as satellite auxiliary information) can be used as NTN neighbor cells, while cells in the NTN-NeighCellConfigList that are not associated with ntn-config can be used as TN neighbor cells.

[0182] It should be noted that mapping relationships can be applied independently or in combination.

[0183] For example, taking NTN and TN co-frequency deployment as an example, the mapping relationship may include starting measurement of TN cells and / or stopping measurement of NTN cells when the first altitude is lower than the altitude threshold, and may also include starting measurement of TN cells and / or stopping measurement of NTN cells when the first altitude meets the altitude reduction requirement.

[0184] In this scenario, the terminal can determine whether the first altitude is below an altitude threshold and whether the first altitude meets the altitude reduction criteria. Only if the first altitude is below the altitude threshold and the altitude reduction criteria are met (e.g., the terminal is in an aircraft during landing; or the terminal is a drone during landing) will the terminal initiate measurements of the NTN cell and / or cease measurements of the TN cell. This avoids erroneous operations caused by the terminal being outside the TN's coverage area in the altitude direction, even if the first altitude is accidentally below the altitude threshold.

[0185] In some embodiments, the height range is directly associated with the NTN object, or the height range is indirectly associated with the NTN object.

[0186] In some embodiments, the height range is indirectly associated with the NTN object, including:

[0187] The altitude range is associated with the satellite orbital altitude, and the satellite orbital altitude is associated with the NTN object.

[0188] In some embodiments, the height range is directly associated with the NTN object.

[0189] For example, taking an NTN object that includes NTN frequency points as an example, a height range can be associated with one or more NTN frequency points.

[0190] For example, multi-orbit NTN cells can be deployed on different frequencies. For instance, NTN cells in Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), Low Earth Orbit (LEO), and Geosynchronous Orbit (GEO) can be deployed using different frequencies. LEO, MEO, and GEO correspond to different altitude ranges.

[0191] For example, the altitude range can be further divided into multiple altitude ranges. For instance, the altitude range corresponding to LEO includes altitude ranges of 600km and 1200km, such as NTN cells on the 600km orbit and NTN cells on the 1200km orbit, which can be deployed using different frequency points.

[0192] For example, in the altitude range above LEO, network devices can be configured to associate frequencies with MEO NTN cells, and / or associate frequencies with GEO NTN cells.

[0193] For example, the terminal can determine the altitude range to which the first altitude belongs. If the first altitude is within the altitude range, it can determine that the first altitude belongs to the altitude range, and then perform measurements on the frequency points associated with the altitude range, without having to measure other frequency points. For example, if the first altitude belongs to the altitude range corresponding to GEO, the terminal can perform measurements on the frequency points corresponding to GEO, without having to measure other frequency points.

[0194] For example, a network device can indicate the frequency points associated with an altitude range through an SIB. The indicated content may include {altitude range, InterFreqCarrierFreqList}, where altitude range is the altitude range and InterFreqCarrierFreqList is the frequency points associated with the altitude range (e.g., a list of frequency points). For example, an SIB may include SIB4, through which the network device can indicate InterFreqCarrierFreqList, and the InterFreqCarrierFreqInfo in InterFreqCarrierFreqList indicates the altitude range as the altitude range associated with InterFreqCarrierFreqList.

[0195] For example, taking an NTN object that includes NTN cells as an example, a height range can be associated with one or more NTN cells.

[0196] For example, network devices can indicate cells associated with an altitude range via SIB. The indicated content may include {altitude range, neighborCellList}, where altitude range is the altitude range and neighborCellList is the cells associated with the altitude range (e.g., the NTN neighbor cell list).

[0197] In some embodiments, the height range is directly associated with the NTN object.

[0198] For example, taking an NTN object that includes NTN frequency points as an example, an altitude range can be associated with one or more satellite orbital altitudes (the altitude of the orbit where the NTN cell corresponds to the satellite), and the satellite orbital altitude is associated with the NTN frequency point.

[0199] For example, multi-track NTN cells can be deployed on different frequencies or on the same frequency. For example, for altitude ranges above LEO, network devices can be configured to associate with MEO track altitudes and / or GEO track altitudes. For example, for altitude ranges above MEO, network devices can be configured to associate with GEO track altitudes.

[0200] For example, the terminal can determine the altitude range to which a first altitude belongs. If the first altitude is within the altitude range, it can determine that the first altitude belongs to the altitude range, then determine the satellite orbit altitude associated with the altitude range, and subsequently measure the frequency points associated with the satellite orbit altitude, without needing to measure other frequency points. For example, if the first altitude belongs to the altitude range corresponding to GEO, and the satellite orbit altitude associated with this altitude range is the GEO orbit altitude, then the terminal can determine the frequency points associated with the GEO orbit altitude and measure those frequency points, without needing to measure other frequency points.

[0201] For example, network devices can use SIBs to indicate the satellite orbital altitudes associated with an altitude range. The indicated content may include {altitude range, orbitaAltitudeList}, where altitude range is the altitude range and satellite orbital altitudes are the satellite orbital altitudes associated with the altitude range (e.g., a list of satellite orbital altitudes).

[0202] The communication method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S201 to S202. For example, step S201 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, step S202 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, and step S201+S202 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, but is not limited thereto.

[0203] In some embodiments, steps S201 and S202 may be performed in an alternate order or simultaneously.

[0204] In some embodiments, step S201 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0205] In some embodiments, step S202 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0206] In some embodiments, if an arrow in the interaction diagram representing the sending of information, signaling, etc. from one subject to another passes through other subjects, it can be interpreted as the information being forwarded from one subject to another via other subjects, or it can be interpreted as the information being sent from one subject to another without passing through other subjects.

[0207] In some embodiments, the steps and their optional implementations in other embodiments described before or after this embodiment, as well as other related parts in the specification, can be referred to, and will not be repeated here.

[0208] The technical solutions of this disclosure will be further illustrated by several embodiments below:

[0209] Example 1: When the terminal height is greater than a predefined threshold, enable NTN measurement and / or stop TN measurement.

[0210] For example, in scenarios involving TN and NTN frequency distributions, a first altitude threshold can be introduced in the system message broadcast (e.g., SIB1 or SIB19) of the TN cell. For terminals camped in the TN cell, when their altitude exceeds the first altitude threshold (e.g., during aircraft takeoff) and / or when the terminal's altitude continues to increase, the terminal initiates NTN frequency measurement. Alternatively, the terminal can also stop measuring the TN frequency. For example, TN and NTN frequencies can be determined using specific frequency band identifiers defined by the protocol (e.g., ARFCN).

[0211] For example, in scenarios where TN and NTN are deployed on the same frequency, a first altitude threshold can be introduced in the system message broadcast of the TN cell. For terminals camped on the TN cell, when their altitude exceeds the first altitude threshold (e.g., during aircraft takeoff) and / or the terminal's altitude continues to increase, the terminal initiates NTN neighbor cell measurements. For example, the terminal can also stop measuring TN neighbor cells. NTN neighbor cell information (e.g., carrier frequency and PCI) can be determined through the NTN-NeighCellConfigList in SIB19; for example, neighbor cells associated with ntn-config (satellite auxiliary information) in the NTN-NeighCellConfigList are considered NTN neighbor cells.

[0212] For example, the first height threshold can also be configured via RRC-specific signaling, such as an RRC reconfiguration message or an RRC release message.

[0213] Example 2: When the height is less than a predefined height threshold, stop NTN measurement and / or start TN measurement.

[0214] For example, in scenarios involving TN and NTN frequency distributions, a second altitude threshold can be introduced in the system message broadcast (e.g., SIB1 or SIB19) of the TN cell. For terminals camped in the NTN cell, when their altitude is below the first altitude threshold (e.g., during aircraft landing) and / or when the terminal's altitude continues to decrease, the terminal initiates TN frequency measurement. Alternatively, the terminal can also stop NTN frequency measurement. TN and NTN frequencies can be determined using specific frequency band identifiers defined by the protocol (e.g., ARFCN).

[0215] For example, in scenarios where TN and NTN are deployed on the same frequency, a second altitude threshold can be introduced in the system message broadcast of the TN cell. For terminals camped on NTN cells, when their altitude is below the first altitude threshold (e.g., during aircraft landing) and / or the terminal's altitude continues to decrease, the terminal initiates TN neighbor cell measurements. For example, the terminal can also stop NTN neighbor cell measurements. NTN neighbor cell information (e.g., carrier frequency and PCI) can be determined using the NTN-NeighCellConfigList in SIB19. For example, neighbor cells associated with ntn-config (satellite auxiliary information) in the NTN-NeighCellConfigList are considered NTN neighbor cells. Neighbor cells not associated with ntn-config are considered TN neighbor cells.

[0216] For example, the second height threshold can also be configured via RRC-specific signaling, such as RRC reconfiguration messages or RRC release messages.

[0217] Example 3: For multi-orbit satellite scenarios, the terminal starts / stops the corresponding NTN frequency point / orbit altitude measurement based on the altitude range.

[0218] Example 3.1 (Associated Frequency Points):

[0219] For example, a terminal receives a system message broadcast, which indicates one or more altitude intervals. Each altitude interval contains one or two altitude thresholds. The altitude interval can include at least one of the following: less than one threshold, greater than one threshold, or between two thresholds. Each altitude interval can be associated with one or more frequency points.

[0220] This embodiment can be applied to scenarios where multi-track NTN cells are deployed using different frequencies, such as MEO and LEO track NTN cells deployed on different frequencies, or LEO NTN cells at altitudes of 600km and 1200km deployed on different frequencies. For example, in altitude ranges above LEO tracks, the network configuration can associate the frequencies of MEO NTN cells with and / or GEO NTN cells; for altitude ranges above MEO tracks, the network configuration can associate the frequencies of GEO NTN cells. The terminal determines the altitude range in which it is located and only enables measurement of one or more frequencies associated with that high-altitude range; frequencies not associated with that high-altitude range are not measured.

[0221] For example, one or more altitude ranges can be defined in SIB, and each altitude range displays an associated list of frequency points, namely {altitude range, InterFreqCarrierFreqList}.

[0222] For example, the associated height range is indicated in the InterFreqCarrierFreqInfo of the InterFreqCarrierFreqList in SIB4.

[0223] Example 3.2 (Associated Track Height):

[0224] For example, a terminal receives a system message broadcast, which indicates one or more altitude intervals. Each altitude interval contains one or two altitude thresholds. The altitude interval can include at least one of the following: less than one threshold, greater than one threshold, or between two thresholds. Each altitude interval is associated with one or more orbital altitudes, which refer to the orbital altitudes of the NTN neighboring cell satellites.

[0225] This embodiment can be applied to scenarios where multi-track NTN cells are deployed using the same frequency or different frequencies. Regarding the association between altitude ranges and track altitudes, for example, in altitude ranges above LEO tracks, the network configuration can associate them with MEO and / or GEO track altitudes; for altitude ranges above MEO tracks, the network configuration can associate them with GEO track altitudes. The terminal determines the altitude range in which it is located and only enables NTN cell measurements for one or more track altitudes associated with that altitude range; track altitudes not associated with that altitude range are not measured.

[0226] For example, one or more altitude ranges can be defined in SIB, each altitude range displaying an associated list of orbital altitudes, i.e., {altitude range, orbitaAltitudeList}.

[0227] Example 3.3 (Associated Cells):

[0228] For example, a terminal receives a system message broadcast indicating one or more altitude intervals. Each altitude interval contains one or two altitude thresholds. An altitude interval can include at least one of the following: less than one threshold, greater than one threshold, or between two thresholds. Each altitude interval is associated with one or more neighboring cells. The terminal determines the altitude interval in which its altitude falls and only initiates measurements on one or more neighboring cells associated with that altitude interval; neighboring cells not associated with that altitude interval may not be measured.

[0229] For example, one or more altitude ranges can be defined in SIB, and each altitude range displays an associated list of orbital altitudes, namely {altitude range, neighborCellList}.

[0230] In some embodiments, the names of information, etc., are not limited to the names described in the embodiments. Terms such as "information", "message", "signal", "signaling", "report", "configuration", "indication", "instruction", "command", "channel", "parameter", "domain", "field", "symbol", "symbol", "codebook", "codeword", "codepoint", "bit", "data", "program", and "chip" can be used interchangeably.

[0231] In some embodiments, the terms "codebook," "codeword," and "precoding matrix" can be used interchangeably. For example, a codebook can be a collection of one or more codewords / precoding matrices.

[0232] In some embodiments, the terms "uplink", "uplink", and "physical uplink" can be used interchangeably, as can the terms "downlink", "downlink", and "physical downlink", as well as the terms "sidelink", "sidelink", "sidelink communication", "sidelink communication", "direct connection", "direct link", "direct communication", and "direct link communication".

[0233] In some embodiments, the terms “downlink control information (DCI),” “downlink (DL) assignment,” “DL DCI,” “uplink (UL) grant,” and “UL DCI” can be used interchangeably.

[0234] In some embodiments, terms such as "physical downlink shared channel (PDSCH)" and "DL data" can be used interchangeably, as can terms such as "physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH)" and "UL data".

[0235] In some embodiments, the terms “radio”, “wireless”, “radio access network (RAN)”, “access network (AN)”, and “RAN-based” can be used interchangeably.

[0236] In some embodiments, terms such as “moment,” “point in time,” “time,” and “time location” can be used interchangeably, as can terms such as “duration,” “segment,” “time window,” “window,” and “time.”

[0237] In some embodiments, the terms "component carrier (CC)," "cell," "frequency carrier," and "carrier frequency" can be used interchangeably.

[0238] In some embodiments, "acquire," "get," "obtain," "receive," "transmit," "bidirectional transmission," and "send and / or receive" can be used interchangeably and can be interpreted as receiving from other entities, acquiring from protocols, acquiring from higher layers, obtaining through self-processing, or autonomous implementation. Protocols include, for example, at least one of the 3GPP protocol, Wi-Fi protocol, and audio and / or video protocols.

[0239] In some embodiments, terms such as “send,” “transmit,” “report,” “distribute,” “transfer,” “bidirectional transmission,” “send and / or receive” can be used interchangeably.

[0240] In some embodiments, terms such as "certain," "preset," "default," "set," "indicated," "a certain," "any," and "first" can be used interchangeably. "Certain A," "preset A," "default A," "set A," "indicated A," "a certain A," "any A," and "first A" can be interpreted as A pre-defined in a protocol or the like, or as A obtained through setting, configuration, or instruction, or as specific A, a certain A, any A, or first A, but are not limited thereto.

[0241] In some embodiments, the determination or judgment can be made by a value represented by 1 bit (0 or 1), or by a true or false value (boolean), or by a comparison of numerical values ​​(e.g., a comparison with a predetermined value), but is not limited thereto.

[0242] Corresponding to the aforementioned embodiments of the measurement determination method and measurement indication method, this disclosure also provides embodiments of the measurement determination device and the measurement indication device.

[0243] Figure 3 is a schematic block diagram illustrating a measurement determination device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. For example, the measurement determination device may be located in and / or applied to a terminal. As shown in Figure 3, the measurement determination device includes: a processing module 301.

[0244] In some embodiments, the processing module is configured to determine a height condition satisfied by a first altitude at which the terminal is located; determine a mapping relationship between the height condition and a measurement operation of the terminal on a first network, wherein the first network includes at least one of the following: a terrestrial network TN and a non-terrestrial network NTN; and determine a measurement operation on the first network based on the height condition and the mapping relationship.

[0245] In some embodiments, the height condition includes at least one of the following: the first height is higher than the height threshold; the first height is lower than the height threshold; the first height satisfies height increase; the first height satisfies height decrease; the first height is within the height range; the first height is outside the height range.

[0246] In some embodiments, the mapping relationship includes at least one of the following: when the first height is higher than the height threshold, starting measurement of NTN objects and / or stopping measurement of TN objects; when the first height is lower than the height threshold, stopping measurement of NTN objects and / or starting measurement of TN objects; when the first height satisfies height increase, starting measurement of NTN objects and / or stopping measurement of TN objects; when the first height satisfies height decrease, stopping measurement of NTN objects and / or starting measurement of TN objects; when the first height is within a height range, starting measurement of NTN objects associated with the height range; when the first height is outside the height range, stopping measurement of NTN objects associated with the height range.

[0247] In some embodiments, the object includes at least one of the following: frequency point; cell.

[0248] In some embodiments, when the NTN and the TN are on different frequencies, the object includes a frequency point; and / or, when the NTN and the TN are on the same frequency, the object includes a cell.

[0249] In some embodiments, the height range is directly associated with the NTN object, or the height range is indirectly associated with the NTN object.

[0250] In some embodiments, the altitude range is indirectly associated with the NTN object, including: the altitude range is associated with the satellite orbital altitude, and the satellite orbital altitude is associated with the NTN object.

[0251] Figure 4 is a schematic block diagram illustrating a measurement indication device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. For example, the measurement indication device may be disposed in and / or applied to a network device. As shown in Figure 4, the measurement indication device includes: a transmission module 401.

[0252] In some embodiments, the sending module is configured to send indication information to the terminal, wherein the indication information is used to indicate a mapping relationship between altitude conditions and the terminal's measurement operation on a first network, the altitude conditions being altitude conditions satisfied by a first altitude at which the terminal is located, and the first network including at least one of the following: a terrestrial network TN and a non-terrestrial network NTN.

[0253] In some embodiments, the height condition includes at least one of the following: the first height is higher than the height threshold; the first height is lower than the height threshold; the first height satisfies height increase; the first height satisfies height decrease; the first height is within the height range; the first height is outside the height range.

[0254] In some embodiments, the mapping relationship includes at least one of the following: when the first height is higher than the height threshold, starting measurement of NTN objects and / or stopping measurement of TN objects; when the first height is lower than the height threshold, stopping measurement of NTN objects and / or starting measurement of TN objects; when the first height satisfies height increase, starting measurement of NTN objects and / or stopping measurement of TN objects; when the first height satisfies height decrease, stopping measurement of NTN objects and / or starting measurement of TN objects; when the first height is within a height range, starting measurement of NTN objects associated with the height range; when the first height is outside the height range, stopping measurement of NTN objects associated with the height range.

[0255] In some embodiments, the object includes at least one of the following: frequency point; cell.

[0256] In some embodiments, when the NTN and the TN are on different frequencies, the object includes a frequency point; and / or, when the NTN and the TN are on the same frequency, the object includes a cell.

[0257] In some embodiments, the height range is directly associated with the NTN object, or the height range is indirectly associated with the NTN object.

[0258] In some embodiments, the altitude range is indirectly associated with the NTN object, including: the altitude range is associated with the satellite orbital altitude, and the satellite orbital altitude is associated with the NTN object.

[0259] For the device embodiments, since they basically correspond to the method embodiments, the relevant parts can be referred to in the description of the method embodiments. The device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. The modules described as separate components may or may not be physically separate, and the components shown as modules may or may not be physical modules; that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network modules. Some or all of the modules can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment according to actual needs. Those skilled in the art can understand and implement this without any creative effort.

[0260] This disclosure also provides an apparatus for implementing any of the above methods. For example, an apparatus is provided that includes units or modules for implementing the steps performed by the terminal in any of the above methods. Alternatively, another apparatus is provided that includes units or modules for implementing the steps performed by a network device (e.g., an access network device, a core network functional node, a core network device, etc.) in any of the above methods.

[0261] It should be understood that the division of units or modules in the above device is only a logical functional division. In actual implementation, they can be fully or partially integrated into a single physical entity, or they can be physically separated. Furthermore, the units or modules in the device can be implemented by a processor calling software: for example, the device includes a processor connected to a memory containing instructions. The processor calls the instructions stored in the memory to implement any of the above methods or to implement the functions of the units or modules in the above device. The processor can be, for example, a general-purpose processor, such as a Central Processing Unit (CPU) or a microprocessor, and the memory can be internal or external to the device. Alternatively, the units or modules in the device can be implemented in the form of hardware circuits. The functionality of some or all of the units or modules can be achieved through the design of these hardware circuits, which can be understood as one or more processors. For example, in one implementation, the hardware circuit is an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC). The functionality of some or all of the units or modules is achieved through the design of the logical relationships between the components within the circuit. In another implementation, the hardware circuit can be implemented using a programmable logic device (PLD). Taking a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) as an example, it can include a large number of logic gates. The connection relationships between the logic gates are configured through configuration files, thereby achieving the functionality of some or all of the units or modules. All units or modules of the above device can be implemented entirely through processor-called software, entirely through hardware circuits, or partially through processor-called software with the remaining parts implemented through hardware circuits.

[0262] In this embodiment, the processor is a circuit with signal processing capabilities. In one implementation, the processor can be a circuit with instruction read and execute capabilities, such as a Central Processing Unit (CPU), a microprocessor, a graphics processing unit (GPU) (which can be understood as a microprocessor), or a digital signal processor (DSP). In another implementation, the processor can implement certain functions through the logical relationships of hardware circuits. The logical relationships of the aforementioned hardware circuits are fixed or reconfigurable. For example, the processor is a hardware circuit implemented using an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or a programmable logic device (PLD), such as an FPGA. In a reconfigurable hardware circuit, the process of the processor loading a configuration document and configuring the hardware circuit can be understood as the process of the processor loading instructions to implement the functions of some or all of the above units or modules. Furthermore, it can also be a hardware circuit designed for artificial intelligence, which can be understood as an ASIC, such as a Neural Network Processing Unit (NPU), a Tensor Processing Unit (TPU), or a Deep Learning Processing Unit (DPU).

[0263] Figure 5A is a schematic diagram of the structure of the communication device 5100 proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. The communication device 5100 can be a network device (e.g., access network device, core network device, etc.), a terminal (e.g., user equipment, etc.), a chip, chip system, or processor that supports the network device in implementing any of the above methods, or a chip, chip system, or processor that supports the terminal in implementing any of the above methods. The communication device 5100 can be used to implement the methods described in the above method embodiments; for details, please refer to the descriptions in the above method embodiments.

[0264] As shown in Figure 5A, the communication device 5100 includes one or more processors 5101. The processor 5101 can be a general-purpose processor or a dedicated processor, such as a baseband processor or a central processing unit (CPU). The baseband processor can be used to process communication protocols and communication data, while the CPU can be used to control communication devices (e.g., base stations, baseband chips, terminal devices, terminal device chips, DUs or CUs, etc.), execute programs, and process program data. Optionally, the communication device 5100 can be used to execute any of the above methods. Optionally, one or more processors 5101 can be used to invoke instructions to cause the communication device 5100 to execute any of the above methods.

[0265] In some embodiments, the communication device 5100 further includes one or more transceivers 5102. When the communication device 5100 includes one or more transceivers 5102, the transceiver 5102 performs at least one of the communication steps (e.g., steps S201, S202, but not limited thereto) in the above method, such as sending and / or receiving, while the processor 5101 performs at least one of other steps (e.g., steps S201, S202, but not limited thereto). In optional embodiments, the transceiver may include a receiver and / or a transmitter, which may be separate or integrated. Optionally, the terms transceiver, transceiver unit, transceiver, transceiver circuit, interface circuit, interface, etc., can be used interchangeably; the terms transmitter, sending unit, transmitter, sending circuit, etc., can be used interchangeably; and the terms receiver, receiving unit, receiver, receiving circuit, etc., can be used interchangeably.

[0266] In some embodiments, the communication device 5100 further includes one or more memories 5103 for storing data. Optionally, all or part of the memories 5103 may be located outside the communication device 5100. In optional embodiments, the communication device 5100 may include one or more interface circuits 5104. Optionally, the interface circuits 5104 are connected to the memories 5103 and can be used to receive data from the memories 5103 or other devices, and to send data to the memories 5103 or other devices. For example, the interface circuits 5104 can read data stored in the memories 5103 and send the data to the processor 5101.

[0267] The communication device 5100 described in the above embodiments may be a network device or a terminal, but the scope of the communication device 5100 described in this disclosure is not limited thereto, and the structure of the communication device 5100 may not be limited by FIG. 5A. The communication device may be a standalone device or a part of a larger device. For example, the communication device may be: (1) a standalone integrated circuit IC, or chip, or chip system or subsystem; (2) a collection of one or more ICs, optionally, the IC collection may also include storage components for storing data and programs; (3) an ASIC, such as a modem; (4) a module that can be embedded in other devices; (5) a receiver, terminal device, smart terminal device, cellular phone, wireless device, handheld device, mobile unit, vehicle device, network device, cloud device, artificial intelligence device, etc.; (6) others, etc.

[0268] Figure 5B is a schematic diagram of the structure of chip 5200 according to an embodiment of this disclosure. For cases where the communication device 5100 can be a chip or a chip system, please refer to the schematic diagram of chip 5200 shown in Figure 5B, but it is not limited thereto.

[0269] Chip 5200 includes one or more processors 5201. Chip 5200 is used to perform any of the methods described above.

[0270] In some embodiments, chip 5200 further includes one or more interface circuits 5202. Optionally, terms such as interface circuit, interface, and transceiver pin can be used interchangeably. In some embodiments, chip 5200 further includes one or more memories 5203 for storing data. Optionally, all or part of the memories 5203 may be located outside of chip 5200. Optionally, interface circuit 5202 is connected to memory 5203, and interface circuit 5202 can be used to receive data from memory 5203 or other devices, and interface circuit 5202 can be used to send data to memory 5203 or other devices. For example, interface circuit 5202 can read data stored in memory 5203 and send the data to processor 5201.

[0271] In some embodiments, the interface circuit 5202 performs at least one of the communication steps (e.g., steps S201, S202, but not limited thereto) in the above-described method, such as sending and / or receiving. For example, the interface circuit 5202 performing the communication steps (e.g., sending and / or receiving) in the above-described method refers to the interface circuit 5202 performing data interaction between the processor 5201, the chip 5200, the memory 5203, or the transceiver device. In some embodiments, the processor 5201 performs at least one of other steps (e.g., steps S201, S202, but not limited thereto).

[0272] The modules and / or devices described in the various embodiments, such as virtual devices, physical devices, and chips, can be combined or separated arbitrarily as needed. Optionally, some or all steps can also be performed collaboratively by multiple modules and / or devices, which is not limited here.

[0273] This disclosure also proposes a storage medium storing instructions that, when executed on the communication device 5100, cause the communication device 5100 to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the storage medium is an electronic storage medium. Optionally, the storage medium is a computer-readable storage medium, but not limited thereto; it may also be a storage medium readable by other devices. Optionally, the storage medium may be a non-transitory storage medium, but not limited thereto; it may also be a temporary storage medium.

[0274] This disclosure also provides a program product that, when executed by the communication device 5100, causes the communication device 5100 to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the program product is a computer program product.

[0275] This disclosure also proposes a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform any of the above methods.

[0276] This disclosure also proposes a storage medium storing instructions that, when executed on a communication device, cause the communication device to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the storage medium is an electronic storage medium. Optionally, the storage medium is a computer-readable storage medium, but not limited thereto; it may also be a storage medium readable by other devices. Optionally, the storage medium may be a non-transitory storage medium, but not limited thereto; it may also be a temporary storage medium.

[0277] This disclosure also proposes a program product, including a program and / or instructions, which, when executed by a communication device, cause the communication device to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the program product is a computer program product. Optionally, the program product is stored on the storage medium.

[0278] This disclosure also proposes a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform any of the above methods.

Claims

1. A measurement and determination method, characterized in that, The method, executed by a terminal, includes: Determine the height condition satisfied by the first altitude at which the terminal is located; Determine the mapping relationship between the altitude conditions and the terminal's measurement operations on the first network, wherein the first network includes at least one of the following: a terrestrial network TN and a non-terrestrial network NTN; The measurement operation for the first network is determined based on the height conditions and the mapping relationship.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The height condition includes at least one of the following: The first height is higher than the height threshold; The first height is lower than the height threshold; The first height satisfies the height increase condition; The first height satisfies the condition of decreasing height; The first height is within the height range; The first altitude is outside the altitude range.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mapping relationship includes at least one of the following: If the first height is higher than the height threshold, start the measurement of the NTN object, and / or stop the measurement of the TN object; If the first height is lower than the height threshold, stop measuring the NTN object and / or start measuring the TN object; If the first height satisfies the height increment condition, start the measurement of the NTN object, and / or stop the measurement of the TN object; If the first height satisfies the height decrease condition, stop the measurement of the NTN object, and / or start the measurement of the TN object; If the first height is within the height range, start measuring the NTN object associated with the height range; If the first height is outside the height range, stop measuring the NTN object associated with the height range.

4. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The object includes at least one of the following: Frequency point; Residential community.

5. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that, In the case where the NTN and TN operate at different frequencies, the object includes a frequency point; and / or, When the NTN and the TN operate on the same frequency, the object includes a cell.

6. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that, The height range is directly associated with the NTN object, or the height range is indirectly associated with the NTN object.

7. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that, The height range is indirectly associated with the NTN object, including: The altitude range is associated with the satellite orbital altitude, and the satellite orbital altitude is associated with the NTN object.

8. A measurement indication method, characterized in that, Performed by a network device, the method includes: Send indication information to the terminal, wherein the indication information is used to indicate the mapping relationship between altitude conditions and the terminal's measurement operation on the first network, the altitude conditions being the altitude conditions satisfied by the first altitude where the terminal is located, and the first network including at least one of the following: terrestrial network TN and non-terrestrial network NTN.

9. The method according to claim 8, characterized in that, The height condition includes at least one of the following: The first height is higher than the height threshold; The first height is lower than the height threshold; The first height satisfies the height increase condition; The first height satisfies the condition of decreasing height; The first height is within the height range; The first altitude is outside the altitude range.

10. The method according to claim 9, characterized in that, The mapping relationship includes at least one of the following: If the first height is higher than the height threshold, start the measurement of the NTN object, and / or stop the measurement of the TN object; If the first height is lower than the height threshold, stop measuring the NTN object and / or start measuring the TN object; If the first height satisfies the height increment condition, start the measurement of the NTN object, and / or stop the measurement of the TN object; If the first height satisfies the height decrease condition, stop the measurement of the NTN object, and / or start the measurement of the TN object; If the first height is within the height range, start measuring the NTN object associated with the height range; If the first height is outside the height range, stop measuring the NTN object associated with the height range.

11. The method according to claim 10, characterized in that, The object includes at least one of the following: Frequency point; Residential community.

12. The method according to claim 11, characterized in that, In the case where the NTN and TN operate at different frequencies, the object includes a frequency point; and / or, When the NTN and the TN operate on the same frequency, the object includes a cell.

13. The method according to claim 11, characterized in that, The height range is directly associated with the NTN object, or the height range is indirectly associated with the NTN object.

14. The method according to claim 13, characterized in that, The height range is indirectly associated with the NTN object, including: The altitude range is associated with the satellite orbital altitude, and the satellite orbital altitude is associated with the NTN object.

15. A measurement determination method for a communication system, the communication system comprising a terminal and network equipment, characterized in that, The method includes: The network device sends indication information to the terminal, wherein the indication information is used to indicate the mapping relationship between the altitude condition and the terminal's measurement operation on the first network, and the altitude condition is the altitude condition satisfied by the first altitude where the terminal is located; The terminal determines the altitude conditions satisfied by the first altitude at which the terminal is located, determines the mapping relationship between the altitude conditions and the terminal's measurement operations on the first network, and determines the measurement operations on the first network based on the altitude conditions and the mapping relationship; wherein, the first network includes at least one of the following: a terrestrial network TN and a non-terrestrial network NTN.

16. A communication device, characterized in that, The communication device is used to perform the measurement determination method according to any one of claims 1 to 7, and / or the measurement indication method according to any one of claims 8 to 14.

17. A communication system, characterized in that, The device includes a terminal and a network device, wherein the terminal is configured to implement the measurement determination method according to any one of claims 1 to 7, and the network device is configured to implement the measurement indication method according to any one of claims 8 to 14.

18. A storage medium storing instructions, characterized in that, When the instruction is executed on the communication device, the communication device performs the measurement determination method of any one of claims 1 to 7, and / or the measurement indication method of any one of claims 8 to 14.

19. A program product, characterized in that, When the above-described program product is executed by a communication device, the communication device performs the measurement determination method according to any one of claims 1 to 7, and / or the measurement indication method according to any one of claims 8 to 14.

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