Communication method, communication device, communication system, storage medium, and program product

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a communication method, a communication device, a communication system, a storage medium, and a program product. The present disclosure provides first information used for indicating a measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different spatial positions, so that a terminal can determine, on the basis of the first information, the measurement order of the one or more measurement objects in different spatial positions, and performs measurement and / or measurement reporting of the measurement objects on the basis of the configured measurement order, thereby achieving more refined measurement control on measurement objects.

Description

Communication methods, communication equipment, communication systems, storage media and software products Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of communication technology, and in particular to a communication method, communication device, communication system, storage medium, and program product. Background Technology

[0002] Non-terrestrial networks (NTNs), as an important technology introduced in the 5th generation mobile communication technology (5G), can provide wireless resources through satellites (or drones) to extend network coverage, support low-latency and high-speed communication needs, and improve the accessibility and reliability of 5G networks. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To achieve more precise measurement and control at frequency points, embodiments of this disclosure propose a communication method, communication device, communication system, storage medium, and program product.

[0004] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, a communication method is proposed, executed by a terminal, the method comprising: determining a measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different location spaces based on first information, wherein the first information is used to indicate the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different location spaces.

[0005] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, a communication method is provided, performed by a network device, the method comprising: sending first information, the first information being used to indicate a measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different location spaces.

[0006] According to a third aspect of the present disclosure, a communication device is provided, the communication device being used to perform the communication method as described in the first or second aspect above.

[0007] According to a fourth 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 communication method described in the first aspect above, and the network device is configured to implement the communication method described in the second aspect above.

[0008] According to a fifth aspect of the present disclosure, a storage medium is provided that stores instructions that, when executed on a communication device, cause the communication device to perform the communication method as described in the first or second aspect above.

[0009] According to a sixth aspect of the present disclosure, a program product is provided, including at least one of a program and instructions, wherein when the program and instructions are executed by a communication device, they implement the communication method as described in the first or second aspect above.

[0010] In this embodiment of the disclosure, by sending first information by a network device, the first information is used to indicate the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different location spaces, so that the terminal can determine the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different location spaces based on the first information, and then perform measurement and / or measurement reporting of the measurement objects according to the configured measurement order, so as to achieve more refined measurement control for the measurement objects. Attached Figure Description

[0011] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure, the accompanying drawings required for the description of the embodiments are introduced below. The following drawings are only some embodiments of this disclosure and do not impose specific limitations on the protection scope of this disclosure.

[0012] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0013] Figure 2 is an interactive schematic diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0014] Figure 3A is a schematic flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0015] Figure 3B is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] Figure 4A is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] Figure 4B is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

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

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

[0020] Figure 6A is a schematic diagram of the structure of the communication device 6100 proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0021] Figure 6B is a schematic diagram of the structure of the chip 6200 proposed in the embodiment of this disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0022] This disclosure provides a communication method, communication device, communication system, storage medium, and program product.

[0023] In a first aspect, embodiments of this disclosure propose a communication method executed by a terminal, the method comprising: determining a measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different location spaces based on first information, wherein the first information is used to indicate the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different location spaces.

[0024] In the above embodiments, by providing first information to indicate the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different location spaces, the terminal can determine the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different location spaces based on the first information, and then perform measurement and / or measurement reporting of the measurement objects according to the configured measurement order, so as to achieve more refined measurement control for the measurement objects, thereby better matching the needs of switching decisions for different measurement objects in different locations, switching the terminal to a more ideal measurement object as much as possible, and achieving the purpose of reducing measurement order updates and saving signaling overhead.

[0025] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different spatial locations, including any of the following: the first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different height ranges; the first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different height ranges and different directions of movement; the first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different horizontal regions; the first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different three-dimensional spatial regions.

[0026] In the above embodiments, multiple optional implementations are provided to indicate the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different location spaces through the first information, so as to improve the flexibility and diversity of the first information and improve the flexibility of the configuration process of the correspondence between the location space and the measurement order based on the first information.

[0027] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different height intervals, and the first information is used to indicate any of the following: one or more height intervals and the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object in each height interval; one or more height intervals and the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object in each height interval.

[0028] In the above embodiments, multiple optional implementations are provided to indicate the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different height ranges by using first information, so that the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different height ranges can be configured by using first information to indicate one or more height ranges and the measurement order associated with each measurement object in each height range, and the flexibility and diversity of the indication method of first information can be improved.

[0029] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different height ranges and different directions of movement, and the first information is used to indicate any of the following: a combination of one or more height ranges and directions of movement, and the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object in various combinations; a combination of one or more height ranges and directions of movement, and the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object in each combination.

[0030] In the above embodiments, multiple optional implementations are provided to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different height ranges and different movement directions by using first information. This allows the configuration of the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different height ranges and different movement directions to be realized by using first information to indicate the combination of one or more height ranges and different movement directions, as well as the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object in various combinations. This also improves the flexibility and diversity of the indication method of the first information.

[0031] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different horizontal regions, and the first information is used to indicate any of the following: one or more horizontal regions and the measurement order associated with each measurement object in each horizontal region; one or more horizontal regions and the measurement order associated with each measurement object in each horizontal region.

[0032] In the above embodiments, multiple optional implementations are provided to indicate the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different horizontal regions by using first information, so that the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different horizontal regions can be configured by using first information to indicate one or more horizontal regions and the measurement order associated with each measurement object in each horizontal region, and the flexibility and diversity of the indication method of first information can be improved.

[0033] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different three-dimensional spatial regions, and the first information is used to indicate any of the following: one or more three-dimensional spatial regions and the measurement order associated with each measurement object in each three-dimensional spatial region; one or more three-dimensional spatial regions and the measurement order associated with each measurement object in each three-dimensional spatial region.

[0034] In the above embodiments, multiple optional implementations are provided to indicate the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different three-dimensional spatial regions by using first information, so that the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different three-dimensional spatial regions can be configured by using first information to indicate one or more three-dimensional spatial regions and the measurement order associated with each measurement object in each three-dimensional spatial region, and the flexibility and diversity of the indication method of first information can be improved.

[0035] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes: performing measurements and / or reporting measurements based on the measurement sequence corresponding to each measurement object within the location space of the terminal.

[0036] In the above embodiments, by having the terminal perform measurements and / or report measurements based on the measurement sequence corresponding to each measurement object in its own location space, the legality and standardization of the measurement and reporting process are ensured, so as to achieve more refined measurement control for the measurement object. This can better match the needs of switching decisions for different measurement objects in different locations, and switch the terminal to a more ideal measurement object as much as possible, while reducing measurement sequence updates and saving signaling overhead.

[0037] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first information is further used to indicate the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different time ranges, and the method further includes: determining the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different time ranges based on the first information.

[0038] In the above embodiments, the first information is further used to indicate the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different time ranges. The terminal can determine the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different time ranges based on the first information, so as to realize time range-based measurement control, further improve the precision of measurement control for measurement objects, and thus better match the needs of switching decisions for different measurement objects at different times, switch the terminal to a more ideal measurement object as much as possible, and at the same time reduce measurement order updates and save signaling overhead.

[0039] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate any of the following: one or more time ranges and the measurement order associated with each measurement object in each time range; one or more time ranges and the measurement order associated with each measurement object in each time range.

[0040] In the above embodiments, multiple optional implementations are provided to indicate the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different time ranges by using first information, so that the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different time ranges can be configured by using first information to indicate one or more time ranges and the measurement order associated with each measurement object in each time range, and the flexibility and diversity of the indication method of first information can be improved.

[0041] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes: performing measurement and / or measurement reporting based on the measurement sequence corresponding to each measurement object within the time range to which the current time information belongs.

[0042] In the above embodiments, by having the terminal perform measurement and / or measurement reporting based on the measurement sequence corresponding to each measurement object within the time range of the current time information, the legality and standardization of the measurement and measurement reporting process are ensured, so as to achieve more refined measurement control for the measurement object. This can better match the needs of switching decisions for different measurement objects at different times, and switch the terminal to a more ideal measurement object as much as possible, while reducing measurement sequence updates and saving signaling overhead.

[0043] In some embodiments, in conjunction with the first aspect, the method further includes: receiving Radio Resource Control (RRC) signaling sent by a network device, wherein the RRC signaling includes the first information.

[0044] In the above embodiments, by using RRC signaling as the carrier of the first information, the RRC signaling can be reused, thereby improving the utilization rate of RRC signaling.

[0045] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the measurement object is a frequency point.

[0046] In the above embodiments, by providing an optional form of the measurement object, namely, using the frequency point as the measurement object, the method provided by the embodiments of this disclosure can better match the needs of switching decisions at different frequencies at different times, and switch the terminal to a more ideal frequency point as much as possible.

[0047] Secondly, embodiments of this disclosure propose a communication method executed by a network device, the method comprising: sending first information, the first information being used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different spatial locations.

[0048] In the above embodiments, by sending first information through the network device, the first information is used to indicate the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different location spaces, so that the terminal can determine the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different location spaces according to the indication of the first information. Thus, the measurement of the measurement objects and measurement reporting can be performed according to the determined measurement order, so as to achieve more refined measurement control for the measurement objects. This can better match the needs of switching decisions for different measurement objects in different locations, and switch the terminal to a more ideal measurement object as much as possible, while reducing measurement order updates and saving signaling overhead.

[0049] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different spatial locations, including any of the following: the first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different height ranges; the first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different height ranges and different directions of movement; the first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different horizontal regions; the first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different three-dimensional spatial regions.

[0050] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different height intervals, and the first information is used to indicate any one of the following: one or more height intervals and the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object in each height interval; one or more height intervals and the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object in each height interval.

[0051] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different height ranges and different directions of movement. The first information is used to indicate any one of the following: a combination of one or more height ranges and directions of movement, and the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object in various combinations; a combination of one or more height ranges and directions of movement, and the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object in each combination.

[0052] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different horizontal regions, and the first information is used to indicate any of the following: one or more horizontal regions and the measurement order associated with each measurement object in each horizontal region; one or more horizontal regions and the measurement order associated with each measurement object in each horizontal region.

[0053] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different three-dimensional spatial regions, and the first information is used to indicate any of the following: one or more three-dimensional spatial regions and the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object in each three-dimensional spatial region; one or more three-dimensional spatial regions and the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object in each three-dimensional spatial region.

[0054] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first information is used by the terminal to perform measurement and / or measurement reporting based on the measurement sequence corresponding to each measurement object within the location space of the terminal.

[0055] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first information is also used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different time ranges.

[0056] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate any of the following: one or more time ranges and the measurement order associated with each measurement object in each time range; one or more time ranges and the measurement order associated with each measurement object in each time range.

[0057] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first information is further used by the terminal to perform measurement and / or measurement reporting based on the measurement sequence corresponding to each measurement object within the time range to which the current time information belongs.

[0058] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, sending the first information to the terminal includes: sending RRC signaling to the terminal, wherein the RRC signaling includes the first information.

[0059] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the measurement object is a frequency point.

[0060] Thirdly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a terminal, including: a processing module configured to determine the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different location spaces based on first information, wherein the first information is used to indicate the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different location spaces.

[0061] Fourthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a network device, including: a transceiver module configured to transmit first information, the first information being used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different location spaces.

[0062] Fifthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a terminal, comprising: one or more processors; wherein the terminal is configured to perform the communication method as described in the first aspect above.

[0063] In a sixth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a network device comprising: one or more processors; wherein the network device is configured to perform the communication method as described in the second aspect above.

[0064] In a seventh aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication device for performing the communication method as described in the first or second aspect above.

[0065] Eighthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication system including a terminal and a network device, wherein the terminal is configured to implement the communication method as described in the first aspect above, and the network device is configured to implement the communication method as described in the second aspect above.

[0066] In a ninth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a storage medium storing instructions that, when executed on a communication device, cause the communication device to perform the communication method as described in the first or second aspect above.

[0067] In a tenth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a program product comprising at least one of a program and instructions, wherein the program and instructions, when executed by a communication device, implement the communication method as described in the first or second aspect above.

[0068] In one aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform the communication method as described in the first or second aspect above.

[0069] In a twelfth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a chip or chip system. The chip or chip system includes processing circuitry configured to perform the communication methods described in the first or second aspect above.

[0070] It is understood that the aforementioned terminals, network devices, communication devices, communication systems, storage media, program products, computer programs, chips, or chip systems are all used to execute the methods proposed in the embodiments of this disclosure. Therefore, the beneficial effects they can achieve can be referred to the beneficial effects in the corresponding methods, and will not be repeated here.

[0071] This disclosure provides a communication method, a communication device, a communication system, a storage medium, and a program product. In some embodiments, the terms "communication method" and "information processing method," "measurement and control method," etc., can be used interchangeably, as can the terms "information processing system" and "communication system."

[0072] 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.

[0073] In each of the disclosed embodiments, unless otherwise specified or in case of logical conflict, the terminology and / or descriptions of the embodiments are consistent and can be referenced by each other. Technical features in different embodiments can be combined to form new embodiments based on their inherent logical relationships.

[0074] 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.

[0075] 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.

[0076] In the embodiments disclosed herein, "multiple" refers to two or more.

[0077] In some embodiments, the terms “at least one of”, “one or more”, “a plurality of”, “multiple”, etc., may be used interchangeably.

[0078] In some embodiments, the notation "at least one of A and B", "A and / or B", "A in one case, B in another", "in response to one case A, in response to another case B", etc., may include the following technical solutions depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (execute A regardless of B); in some embodiments, B (execute B regardless of A); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed); in some embodiments, A and B (both A and B are executed). The same applies when there are more branches such as A, B, C, etc.

[0079] In some embodiments, the notation "A or B" may include the following technical solutions, depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (execution of A regardless of B); in some embodiments, B (execution of B regardless of A); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed). The same applies when there are more branches such as A, B, C, etc.

[0080] 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.

[0081] In some embodiments, “including A,” “containing A,” “for indicating A,” and “carrying A” can be interpreted as directly carrying A or indirectly indicating A.

[0082] In some embodiments, the terms “in response to…”, “in response to determining…”, “in the case of…”, “when…”, “if…”, “if…”, etc., can be used interchangeably.

[0083] 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”.

[0084] In some embodiments, the apparatus and device may be interpreted as physical or virtual, and their names are not limited to the names recorded in the embodiments. In some cases, they may also be understood as "equipment", "device", "circuit", "network element", "node", "function", "unit", "section", "system", "network", "chip", "chip system", "entity", "body", etc.

[0085] In some embodiments, "network" can be interpreted as devices included in the network, such as access network devices, core network devices, etc.

[0086] In some embodiments, "access network device (AN device)" may also be referred to as "radio access network device (RAN device)," "base station (BS)," "radio base station," or "fixed station." In some embodiments, it may also be understood as "node," "access point," "transmission point (TP)," "reception point (RP)," "transmission / reception point (TRP)," "panel," "antenna panel," "antenna array," "cell," "macro cell," "small cell," "femto cell," "pico cell," "sector," "cell group," "serving cell," "carrier," "component carrier," or "bandwidth part (BWP)."

[0087] In some embodiments, "terminal" or "terminal device" may be referred to as "user equipment (UE)," "user terminal," "mobile station (MS)," "mobile terminal (MT)," "subscriber station," "mobile unit," "subscriber unit," "wireless unit," "remote unit," "mobile device," "wireless device," "wireless communication device," "remote device," "mobile subscriber station," "access terminal," "mobile terminal," "wireless terminal," "remote terminal," "handset," "user agent," "mobile client," "client," etc.

[0088] In some embodiments, the acquisition of data, information, etc., may comply with the laws and regulations of the country where the location is situated.

[0089] In some embodiments, data, information, etc., may be obtained with the user's consent.

[0090] 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.

[0091] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 1, the communication system 100 includes a terminal 101 and a network device 102.

[0092] In some embodiments, terminal 101 includes, but is not limited to, 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.

[0093] In some embodiments, network device 102 includes at least one of access network device and core network device.

[0094] 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, but is not limited to, 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.

[0095] 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.

[0096] 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.

[0097] In some embodiments, the core network device may be a single device comprising multiple network elements, or it may be multiple devices or a group of devices, each comprising all or part of the multiple network elements. 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).

[0098] In some embodiments, the core network equipment may include a first network element, such as an Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF).

[0099] In some embodiments, the first network element is used for user access management and mobility management, but is not limited thereto.

[0100] In some embodiments, the core network device may include a second network element, such as a Session Management Function (SMF).

[0101] In some embodiments, the second network element is used for session management of the control plane and user plane, but is not limited thereto.

[0102] In some embodiments, the core network device may include a third network element, such as a User Plane Function (UPF).

[0103] In some embodiments, the third network element is used for user plane data forwarding, traffic statistics, Quality of Service (QoS) management, etc., but is not limited to these.

[0104] In some embodiments, the core network device may include a fourth network element, such as a Policy Control Function (PCF).

[0105] In some embodiments, the fourth network element is used to implement user control policy management, including but not limited to QoS control, service access control, etc.

[0106] In some embodiments, the core network equipment may include a fifth network element, such as a unified data management function (UDM).

[0107] In some embodiments, the fifth network element is used to implement user subscription data management, roaming control, etc., but is not limited to these.

[0108] In some embodiments, the core network device may include a sixth network element, such as an Authentication Server Function (AUSF).

[0109] In some embodiments, the sixth network element is used to implement user authentication, but is not limited thereto.

[0110] In some embodiments, each of the above network elements can be independent of the core network equipment.

[0111] In some embodiments, each of the above network elements may be part of the core network equipment.

[0112] 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.

[0113] The following embodiments of this disclosure can be applied to the communication system 100 shown in FIG1, or to some of the main bodies, but are not limited thereto. The main bodies shown in FIG1 are illustrative. The communication system may include all or some of the main bodies in FIG1, or may include other main bodies outside of FIG1. ​​The number and form of each main body are arbitrary. Each main body may be physical or virtual. The connection relationship between the main bodies is illustrative. The main bodies may not be connected or may be connected. The connection can be in any way, it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection, it can be a wired connection or a wireless connection.

[0114] 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).

[0115] In some embodiments, depending on the satellite's signal processing method, the NTN's communication modes can be divided into transparent transmission mode and regeneration mode. In transparent transmission mode, the NTN ground station can transmit the gNB's signal to the satellite. The satellite converts the signal to its own frequency band and then transmits it to the terminal. Aside from frequency conversion and signal amplification, the satellite does not demodulate the gNB's signal; in this mode, the satellite functions similarly to a repeater. In regeneration mode, after the NTN ground station transmits the gNB's signal to the satellite, the satellite first demodulates and decodes the signal before re-encoding and modulating it to regenerate the signal, and then transmits the regenerated signal through its own frequency band.

[0116] In some embodiments, the NR measurement configuration and reporting process may mainly include key steps and components such as the measurement configuration and reporting process.

[0117] In some embodiments, the measurement configuration may include a measurement object (MeasObject), a report configuration (ReportConfig), a measurement identifier (MeasId), a quantity configuration (QuantityConfig), a measurement gap configuration (MeasGapConfig), etc.

[0118] In some embodiments, the measurement objects include parameters such as cell frequency band, SSB frequency, and subcarrier spacing. The measurement objects define the frequency / time location and subcarrier spacing of the reference signal that the UE needs to monitor.

[0119] In some embodiments, the reporting configuration defines the criteria for reporting measurement results, including event triggering, periodic reporting, Cell Global Identity (CGI) or Service Flow Timing Difference (SFTD) reports, etc.

[0120] In some embodiments, measurement identifiers are used to identify different measurement tasks.

[0121] In some embodiments, the quantity configuration defines parameters such as the signal strength that need to be measured.

[0122] In some embodiments, the measurement gap configuration defines a time gap in the measurement process for performing measurements within a specific time period.

[0123] In some embodiments, when the UE is in connected mode, the network can update the terminal's measurement configuration or provide a new measurement configuration in the handover command.

[0124] In some embodiments, the measurement type may include intra-freq NR measurement, inter-freq NR measurement, measurement across the Inter Radio Access Technology Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access Network (Inter RAT eutran), and measurement across the Inter Radio Access Technology Universal Terrestrial Radio Access Network (Inter RAT utran).

[0125] Intra-freq NR measurements are taken within the same frequency range. Inter-freq NR measurements are taken between different frequencies. Inter RAT eutran measurements are taken between other RATs (such as Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access Network, E-UTRA). Inter RAT utran measurements are taken between other RATs (such as Universal Terrestrial Radio Access Network, UTRAN).

[0126] In some embodiments, for the reporting process, after receiving the measurement configuration, the terminal performs measurements according to the configuration and reports the measurement results upon completion. The measurement report typically includes cell measurement information, beam measurement information, and a ranking of neighboring cell measurement results. After the measurement report is sent to the base station, the base station determines whether to perform a cell handover based on the report.

[0127] Through these steps and components, the NR network can effectively configure and report measurements, ensuring network stability and efficiency.

[0128] In some embodiments, the measurement sequence on the terminal side can be enhanced based on the operator's requirements. Before enhancement, the order of inter-frequency measurements by the terminal is determined by the terminal implementation; that is, different terminals may measure multiple inter-frequency points in different orders. During the measurement reporting phase, when the first measured frequency point meets the reporting trigger condition, the terminal directly reports the measurement results on that frequency point without waiting for measurements on other frequencies. Upon receiving the measurement report, the base station immediately performs a handover without waiting for measurement reports from other frequencies. This unpredictable terminal measurement sequence and reporting can prevent the terminal from being switched to the frequency point most desired by the operator. Based on the operator's requirements, a network-configured frequency point measurement sequence can be introduced. The terminal performs inter-frequency measurements according to the network-configured sequence to report measurement results on high-priority frequencies as early as possible for the network to use in handover decisions.

[0129] In some embodiments, for terrestrial network (TN) cells with relatively small coverage, their neighbor relationships are relatively simple and fixed, and the network does not need to frequently update the measurement sequence. However, in NTN scenarios, because NTN cells have a larger and more three-dimensional coverage area, and neighbor relationships are more dynamic due to the high-speed movement of satellites, operators may make very different decisions regarding frequency switching at different geographical locations (e.g., different altitudes). For example, after an aircraft takes off, as the altitude increases, the operator may want to switch the onboard terminal to a low-Earth orbit NTN cell rather than a TN cell. In this case, updating the measurement sequence based on location information can meet the operator's needs to some extent, but frequent updates will increase signaling overhead and reduce resource efficiency.

[0130] In view of this, embodiments of this disclosure aim to provide a method for indicating measurement sequence based on location information. By associating the measurement sequence with location information, the method matches the operator's needs for handover decisions at different frequencies in different locations, thereby switching the terminal to the frequency most desired by the operator as much as possible, while reducing measurement sequence updates and saving signaling overhead.

[0131] Figure 2 is an interactive schematic diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 2, the embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a communication method, which includes:

[0132] Step S2101: The network device sends the first information to the terminal.

[0133] In some embodiments, the terminal receives first information sent by a network device, but is not limited thereto. The terminal may also receive first information sent by other entities, in which case step S2101 may be omitted.

[0134] In some embodiments, the terminal obtains the first information specified by the protocol, in which case step S2101 can be omitted.

[0135] In some embodiments, the terminal obtains the first information from the upper layer(s), in which case step S2101 can be omitted.

[0136] In some embodiments, the terminal processes the information to obtain the first information, and step S2101 can be omitted.

[0137] In some embodiments, the terminal autonomously implements the function indicated by the first information, or the above function is a default or default value, in which case step S2101 can be omitted.

[0138] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different location spaces, or in other words, the first information is used to configure the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different location spaces for the terminal.

[0139] In some embodiments, the name of the first information is not limited, and it may be, for example, "configuration information", "measurement configuration information", "measurement object configuration", etc.

[0140] 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.

[0141] In some embodiments, the measurement object may be a frequency point, but is not limited thereto.

[0142] It should be noted that the measurement order value is a positive integer. The smaller the measurement order value, the higher its measurement priority and the earlier it is measured, and the earlier it needs to be measured. Conversely, the larger the measurement order value, the lower its measurement priority and the later it is measured, and the later it can be measured.

[0143] In some embodiments, the location space can be divided based on an altitude range, or based on an altitude range and the terminal's direction of movement, or based on a horizontal region, or based on a three-dimensional (3D) spatial region (i.e., a 3D area).

[0144] In some embodiments, the location space is divided based on height intervals, and the first information can be used to indicate the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different height intervals. In other words, the first information can configure the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different height intervals for the terminal.

[0145] In some embodiments, height intervals can be determined based on height thresholds. Optionally, each height interval can be determined based on one or two height thresholds. A height interval can be a region with a height less than one height threshold, or a region with a height greater than one height threshold, or a region with a height between two height thresholds. Taking the determination of height intervals based on height thresholds 1, 2, and 3 as an example, where height threshold 1 < height threshold 2 < height threshold 3, the airspace can be divided into four height intervals using these three height thresholds: a region with a height less than height threshold 1, a region with a height greater than or equal to height threshold 1 but less than height threshold 2, a region with a height greater than or equal to height threshold 2 but less than height threshold 3, and a region with a height greater than or equal to height threshold 3.

[0146] In some embodiments, the first information may be used to indicate one or more height intervals and the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object within each height interval. That is, for any measurement object, the first information may be used to indicate one or more height intervals and the measurement sequence associated with that measurement object within each height interval.

[0147] In some embodiments, one or more altitude ranges can be defined in the first information. Each measurement object can be associated with a measurement sequence in each altitude range. That is, taking measurement object #1 as an example, the first information can configure the measurement sequence of measurement object #1 in one or more altitude ranges in the form of "measurement object #1({altitude range #1,measSequence #1},{altitude range #2,measSequence #2},…)".

[0148] In some embodiments, the first information may be used to indicate one or more height intervals and the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object within each height interval. That is, the first information may be used to indicate one or more height intervals, and for any given height interval, the first information may be used to indicate the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object within that height interval.

[0149] In some embodiments, one or more height ranges can be defined in the first information. Within each height range, each measurement object can be associated with a measurement order. For example, taking height range #1 as an example, the first information can configure the measurement order of each measurement object within height range #1 in the form of "altitude range #1({measurement object #1,measSequence #1},{measurement object #2,measSequence #2},…)".

[0150] By dividing the spatial location according to altitude ranges, the solution provided in this disclosure can be better applied to scenarios where multi-orbit TNT cells are deployed using different frequencies. For example, different frequencies can be used for Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) NTN cells, and different frequencies can be used for LEO NTN cells at altitudes of 600km and 1200km, and so on. Regarding the correlation between altitude ranges and measurement order, for example, in altitude ranges above LEO orbits, the measurement order values ​​for the frequencies of MEO NTN cells and / or GEO NTN cells can be set to be smaller; for altitude ranges above LEO 600km orbits, the measurement order values ​​for the frequencies of LEO 1200km NTN cells can be set to be smaller.

[0151] In some embodiments, the location space is divided based on height ranges and terminal movement directions. The first information can be used to indicate the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different height ranges and different movement directions. In other words, the first information can be used to configure the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different height ranges and different movement directions for the terminal.

[0152] Optionally, different height ranges can be combined with different directions of movement to configure the measurement order of one or more measurement objects under each combination using first information, thereby enabling the configuration of the measurement order of one or more measurement objects under different heights and different directions of movement.

[0153] In some embodiments, for the movement direction associated with the height range, the movement direction can be either increasing or decreasing in height, but is not limited thereto.

[0154] In some embodiments, the first information may be used to indicate a combination of one or more height ranges and directions of movement, and the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object under various combinations. That is, for any measurement object, the first information may be used to indicate a combination of one or more height ranges and directions of movement, and the measurement sequence associated with that measurement object under each combination.

[0155] In some embodiments, one or more combinations of height ranges and movement directions can be defined in the first information, such as height range #1 + increasing height, height range #1 + decreasing height, height range #2 + increasing height, height range #2 + decreasing height, etc. Each measurement object can be associated with a measurement order under each combination. That is, taking measurement object #1 as an example, the first information can configure the measurement order of measurement object #1 under one or more combinations of height ranges and movement directions through the form of "measurement object #1({altitude range #1,direction #1,measSequence #1},{altitude range #2,direction #2,measSequence #2},…)".

[0156] In some embodiments, the first information may be used to indicate a combination of one or more height ranges and directions of movement, and the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object under each combination. That is, the first information may be used to indicate a combination of one or more height ranges and directions of movement, and for any combination, the first information may be used to indicate the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object under that combination.

[0157] In some embodiments, one or more combinations of height ranges and movement directions can be defined in the first information, such as height range #1 + increasing height, height range #1 + decreasing height, height range #2 + increasing height, height range #2 + decreasing height, etc. Under each combination, each measurement object can be associated with a measurement order. That is, taking combination #1 (i.e., altitude range #1 + direction #1) as an example, the first information can configure the measurement order of each measurement object under the combination of altitude range #1 + direction #1 in the form of "altitude range #1 + direction #1({measurement object #1,measSequence #1},{measurement object #2,measSequence #2},…)".

[0158] In some embodiments, the location space is divided based on horizontal regions, and the first information can be used to indicate the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different horizontal regions, or in other words, the first information can be used to configure the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different horizontal regions for the terminal.

[0159] In some embodiments, the horizontal region can be obtained by dividing the airspace according to the ground area, thereby determining the horizontal region where the terminal is located based on the ground area corresponding to the airspace where the terminal is located. That is, the ground area corresponding to the airspace where the terminal is located can be used as the horizontal region where the terminal is located. This disclosure does not limit the shape of the ground area. For example, the ground area can be a circular area marked by a ground reference point and a radius, or it can be a polygonal area, or it can be an irregularly shaped area, and so on.

[0160] In some embodiments, the first information may be used to indicate one or more horizontal regions and the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object within each horizontal region. That is, for any measurement object, the first information may be used to indicate one or more horizontal regions and the measurement sequence associated with that measurement object within each horizontal region.

[0161] In some embodiments, one or more ground areas can be defined in the first information, and each measurement object can be associated with a measurement sequence in each ground area. That is, taking measurement object #1 as an example, the first information can be configured for the measurement sequence of measurement object #1 in one or more ground areas (i.e., horizontal areas) in the form of "measurement object #1({ground area #1,measSequence #1},{ground area #2,measSequence #2},…)".

[0162] In some embodiments, the first information may be used to indicate one or more horizontal regions and the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object within each horizontal region. That is, the first information may be used to indicate one or more horizontal regions, and for any given horizontal region, the first information may be used to indicate the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object within that horizontal region.

[0163] In some embodiments, one or more ground areas can be defined in the first information. Within each ground area, each measurement object can be associated with a measurement sequence. For example, taking ground area #1 as an example, the first information can configure the measurement sequence of each measurement object in ground area #1 in the form of "ground area#1({measurement object#1,measSequence#1},{measurement object#2,measSequence#2},…)".

[0164] By dividing the location space according to the ground area, both ground terminals and non-ground terminals can perform multi-frequency measurements in different measurement sequences when they are in different ground areas within the NTN serving cell.

[0165] In some embodiments, the location space is divided based on a three-dimensional spatial region. The first information is used to indicate the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different three-dimensional spatial regions. In other words, the first information can be used to configure the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different three-dimensional spatial regions for the terminal.

[0166] In some embodiments, the three-dimensional spatial region can be a three-dimensional space obtained by combining a height range and a horizontal region, or the three-dimensional spatial region can be a spherical region, a cubic region, a hexahedral region, etc., and the embodiments disclosed herein do not limit this.

[0167] In some embodiments, the first information may be used to indicate one or more three-dimensional spatial regions and the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object within each three-dimensional spatial region. That is, for any measurement object, the first information may be used to indicate one or more three-dimensional spatial regions and the measurement sequence associated with the measurement object within each three-dimensional spatial region.

[0168] In some embodiments, one or more three-dimensional spatial regions can be defined in the first information. Each measurement object can be associated with a measurement sequence in each three-dimensional spatial region. That is, taking measurement object #1 as an example, the first information can be configured for the measurement sequence of measurement object #1 in one or more three-dimensional spatial regions in the form of "measurement object #1({3D area #1,measSequence #1},{3D area #2,measSequence #2},…)".

[0169] In some embodiments, the first information can be used to indicate one or more three-dimensional spatial regions and the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object within each three-dimensional spatial region. That is, the first information can be used to indicate one or more three-dimensional spatial regions, and for any three-dimensional spatial region, the first information can be used to indicate the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object within that three-dimensional spatial region.

[0170] In some embodiments, one or more three-dimensional spatial regions can be defined in the first information. Within each three-dimensional spatial region, each measurement object can be associated with a measurement sequence. For example, taking three-dimensional spatial region #1 as an example, the first information can configure the measurement sequence of each measurement object within the three-dimensional spatial region #1 in the form of “3Darea#1({measurement object#1,measSequence#1},{measurement object#2,measSequence#2},…)”.

[0171] Taking a three-dimensional space region as an example, which is a combination of height range and horizontal region, one or more combinations of height range and horizontal region can be defined in the first information. Each measurement object can be associated with a measurement order under various combinations. That is, taking measurement object #1 as an example, the first information can be configured for the measurement order of measurement object #1 in the three-dimensional space region obtained by one or more combinations of height range and horizontal region through the form of "measurement object #1({altitude range #1,ground area #1,measSequence #1},{altitude range #2,ground area #2,measSequence #2},…)".

[0172] Alternatively, one or more combinations of height ranges and horizontal areas can be defined in the first information. Under each combination, each measurement object can be associated with a measurement order. For example, taking combination #1 (i.e., altitude range #1 + ground area #1), the first information can configure the measurement order of each measurement object in the three-dimensional spatial region #1 obtained by the combination of altitude range #1 + ground area #1 in the form of "altitude range #1 + ground area #1({measurement object #1,measSequence #1},{measurement object #2,measSequence #2},…)".

[0173] By dividing the location space according to the three-dimensional spatial region, non-ground terminals (i.e., air terminals) can perform multi-frequency measurements in different measurement sequences when they are in different three-dimensional spatial regions within the NTN serving cell.

[0174] It should be noted that the above embodiment is illustrated by using the first information to configure the association between different location spaces and measurement order. In more possible implementations, the first information can also be used to indicate the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different time ranges. In other words, the first information can also be used to configure the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different time ranges for the terminal.

[0175] In some embodiments, the time range can be determined based on moments. Optionally, each time range can be determined based on one or two moments. A time range can be a time interval earlier than a moment, or a time interval later than a moment, or a time interval between two moments. Taking a time range determined based on moments 1, 2, and 3 as an example, where moment 1 is earlier than moment 2, and moment 2 is earlier than moment 3, the time can be divided into four time ranges based on these three moments: a time range earlier than moment 1, a time range later than moment 1 but earlier than moment 2, a time range later than moment 2 but earlier than moment 3, and a time range later than moment 3.

[0176] 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.”

[0177] In some embodiments, the first information may be used to indicate one or more time ranges and the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object within each time range. That is, for any measurement object, the first information may be used to indicate one or more time ranges and the measurement sequence associated with that measurement object within each time range.

[0178] In some embodiments, one or more time ranges can be defined in the first information, and each measurement object can be associated with a measurement sequence in each time range. That is, taking measurement object #1 as an example, the first information can configure the measurement sequence of measurement object #1 in one or more time ranges in the form of "measurement object #1({time range #1,measSequence #1},{time range #2,measSequence #2},…)".

[0179] In some embodiments, the first information may be used to indicate one or more time ranges and the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object within each time range. That is, the first information may be used to indicate one or more time ranges, and for any given time range, the first information may be used to indicate the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object within that time range.

[0180] In some embodiments, one or more time ranges can be defined in the first information. Within each time range, each measurement object can be associated with a measurement order. For example, taking time range #1 as an example, the first information can configure the measurement order of each measurement object within time range #1 in the form of "time range #1({measurement object #1,measSequence #1},{measurement object #2,measSequence #2},…)".

[0181] By providing a time-range-based measurement sequence association configuration method, the solution provided in this disclosure embodiment can be better applied to multi-orbit satellite scenarios, thereby fully considering the dynamic changes in neighboring cell relationships (and adjacent NTN / TN frequency points), so that different measurement sequences can be configured for different time ranges when performing measurement configuration.

[0182] It should be noted that the above are only a few exemplary measurement sequence configuration methods. In many possible implementations, the dimensions listed above can be arbitrarily combined to associate the measurement sequence in order to achieve more refined measurement control.

[0183] For example, the time-range-based measurement sequence association configuration method can be combined with any location-space-based measurement sequence association configuration method.

[0184] For example, a time-range-based measurement sequence association configuration method can be combined with a height-space-based measurement sequence association configuration method. Then, the first information can be used to indicate one or more combinations of height intervals and time ranges, and the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object under each combination. Optionally, one or more combinations of altitude ranges and time ranges can be defined in the first information, such as altitude range #1 + time range #1, altitude range #1 + time range #2, ..., altitude range #1 + time range #N, altitude range #2 + time range #1, altitude range #2 + time range #2, ..., altitude range #2 + time range #N, ..., altitude range #M + time range #1, altitude range #M + time range #2, ..., altitude range #M + time range #N, etc. Each measurement object can be associated with a measurement order under each combination. That is, taking measurement object #1 as an example, the first information can configure the measurement order of measurement object #1 under one or more combinations of altitude ranges and time ranges through the form of "measurement object #1({altitude range #1,time range #1,measSequence #1},{altitude range #2,time range #2,measSequence #2},...)".

[0185] For example, a measurement sequence association configuration method based on time range can be combined with a measurement sequence association configuration method based on height space and direction of movement. Then, the first information can be used to indicate one or more combinations of height ranges, directions of movement, and time ranges, as well as the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object under each combination. Optionally, one or more combinations of height ranges, movement directions, and time ranges can be defined in the first information, such as height range #1 + movement direction #1 + time range #1, height range #1 + movement direction #1 + time range #2, ..., height range #1 + movement direction #1 + time range #N, height range #1 + movement direction #2 + time range #1, height range #1 + movement direction #2 + time range #2, ..., height range #1 + movement direction #2 + time range #N, height range #M + movement direction #1 + time range #1, height range #M + movement direction #1 + time range #2, ..., height range #M + movement direction #1 + time range #N, height range #M + movement direction #2 + time range #1, height range #M + movement direction #2 + time range #2, ..., height range #M + movement direction #2 + time range #N, etc. Each measurement object can be associated with a measurement order under each combination. That is, taking measurement object #1 as an example, the first information can be defined through "measurement object #1({altitude The form `range#1,direction#1,time range#1,measSequence#1},{altitude range#1,direction#2,time range#1,measSequence#1},{altitude range#2,direction#1,time range#2,measSequence#2},{altitude range#2,direction#2,time range#2,measSequence#2},…)` configures the measurement sequence for measurement object #1 under one or more combinations of height ranges, directions of movement, and time ranges.

[0186] For example, a time-range-based measurement sequence association configuration can be combined with a horizontal region-based measurement sequence association configuration. Then, the first information can be used to indicate one or more combinations of horizontal regions and time ranges, and the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object under each combination. Optionally, one or more combinations of horizontal areas and time ranges can be defined in the first information, such as horizontal area #1 + time range #1, horizontal area #1 + time range #2, ..., horizontal area #1 + time range #N, horizontal area #2 + time range #1, horizontal area #2 + time range #2, ..., horizontal area #2 + time range #N, ..., horizontal area #M + time range #1, horizontal area #M + time range #2, ..., horizontal area #M + time range #N, etc. Each measurement object can be associated with a measurement order under each combination. That is, taking measurement object #1 as an example, the first information can configure the measurement order of measurement object #1 under one or more combinations of horizontal areas and time ranges through the form of "measurement object #1({ground area #1,time range #1,measSequence #1},{ground area #2,time range #2,measSequence #2},...)".

[0187] For example, a measurement sequence association configuration method based on time range can be combined with a measurement sequence association configuration method based on three-dimensional spatial regions. Then, the first information can be used to indicate one or more combinations of three-dimensional spatial regions and time ranges, and the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object under each combination. Optionally, one or more combinations of three-dimensional spatial regions and time ranges can be defined in the first information, such as three-dimensional spatial region #1 + time range #1, three-dimensional spatial region #1 + time range #2, ..., three-dimensional spatial region #1 + time range #N, three-dimensional spatial region #2 + time range #1, three-dimensional spatial region #2 + time range #2, ..., three-dimensional spatial region #2 + time range #N, ..., three-dimensional spatial region #M + time range #1, three-dimensional spatial region #M + time range #2, ..., three-dimensional spatial region #M + time range #N, etc. Each measurement object can be associated with a measurement order under each combination. That is, taking measurement object #1 as an example, the first information can be configured for the measurement order of measurement object #1 under one or more combinations of three-dimensional spatial regions and time ranges in the form of "measurement object #1({3D area#1,time range#1,measSequence#1},{3D area#2,time range#2,measSequence#2},...)".

[0188] It should be noted that the above are only a few exemplary combinations and do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments of this disclosure. Furthermore, the above exemplary combinations are only used as examples to illustrate the indication of the measurement order under different combinations of location space and time range with the measurement object as the dimension. In more possible implementations, the combination of location space and time range can also be used as the indication dimension to indicate the measurement order of each measurement object under each combination of location space and time range. For specific implementation, please refer to the above text, which will not be repeated here.

[0189] In some embodiments, Radio Resource Control (RRC) signaling can be used as the carrier of the first information. That is, the network device can send RRC signaling to the terminal, and the RRC signaling can include the first information to enable the network device to send the first information; the terminal can receive the RRC signaling sent by the network device to enable the reception of the first information sent by the network device.

[0190] In some embodiments, RRC signaling can be an RRC reconfiguration message, but is not limited thereto.

[0191] In some embodiments, the terminal may determine the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different location spaces and / or different time ranges based on first information.

[0192] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different spatial locations. The terminal can use the measurement order indicated by the first information as the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different spatial locations.

[0193] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different time ranges. The terminal can use the measurement order indicated by the first information as the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different time ranges.

[0194] In step S2102, the terminal performs measurement and / or measurement reporting on each measurement object based on the measurement sequence indicated by the first information.

[0195] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different location spaces, and the terminal can perform measurement and / or measurement reporting based on the measurement sequence corresponding to each measurement object in its location space.

[0196] Optionally, the first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different height ranges. The terminal can perform measurement and / or measurement reporting based on the measurement sequence corresponding to each measurement object in its height range.

[0197] Optionally, the first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different height ranges and different movement directions. The terminal can perform measurement and / or measurement reporting based on the height range it is in and the measurement sequence corresponding to each measurement object in the movement direction that matches the terminal's current movement direction.

[0198] Optionally, the first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different horizontal regions. The terminal can perform measurement and / or measurement reporting based on the measurement sequence corresponding to each measurement object in its horizontal region.

[0199] Optionally, the first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different three-dimensional spatial regions. The terminal can perform measurement and / or measurement reporting based on the measurement sequence corresponding to each measurement object in its three-dimensional spatial region.

[0200] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different time ranges. The terminal can perform measurement and / or measurement reporting based on the measurement order corresponding to each measurement object within the time range to which the current time information belongs.

[0201] It should be noted that the above are only a few exemplary implementation methods. In many more possible implementation methods, the above-listed implementations can be combined arbitrarily to achieve measurement and / or measurement reporting in order to achieve more refined measurement control.

[0202] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different location spaces, and the first information is used to indicate the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different time ranges. The terminal can perform measurement and / or measurement reporting based on the measurement order of each measurement object in the location space of the terminal within the time range to which the current time information belongs.

[0203] For example, the terminal can perform measurement and / or measurement reporting based on the measurement order of each measurement object within the time range of the current time information, according to its height range; or, the terminal can perform measurement and / or measurement reporting based on the measurement order of each measurement object within the time range of the current time information, according to its horizontal region; or, the terminal can perform measurement and / or measurement reporting based on its three-dimensional spatial region and the measurement order of each measurement object within the time range of the current time information, etc. The specific combination method is not limited in the embodiments of this disclosure.

[0204] In some embodiments, “get,” “obtain,” “receive,” “transmit,” “bidirectional transmission,” and “send and / or receive” can be used interchangeably and can be interpreted as receiving from other entities, obtaining from protocols, obtaining from higher layers, obtaining through self-processing, or autonomous implementation, among other meanings.

[0205] In some embodiments, terms such as “send,” “transmit,” “report,” “distribute,” “transfer,” “bidirectional transmission,” “send and / or receive” can be used interchangeably.

[0206] 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.

[0207] 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.

[0208] In some embodiments, "not expecting to receive" can be interpreted as not receiving on time domain resources and / or frequency domain resources, or as not performing subsequent processing on the data after receiving it; "not expecting to send" can be interpreted as not sending, or as sending but not expecting the receiver to respond to the sent content.

[0209] The communication method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S2101 to S2102. For example, step S2101 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, step S2102 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, and step S2101+S2102 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, but is not limited thereto.

[0210] In some embodiments, step S2102 is optional and may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0211] In some embodiments, step S2112 is optional and may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0212] In some embodiments, other optional implementations described before or after the specification corresponding to FIG2 may be referred to.

[0213] According to the solutions provided in the embodiments of this disclosure, a method for indicating the measurement sequence based on location information can be provided. By associating the measurement sequence with location information, the needs of operators for handover decisions at different frequencies in different locations can be matched, and the terminal can be switched to the frequency most desired by the operator as much as possible, while reducing measurement sequence updates and saving signaling overhead.

[0214] In some embodiments, the associated measurement sequence can be configured based on altitude information.

[0215] Optionally, the terminal can receive measurement configuration information (e.g., RRC reconfiguration messages) sent by the base station, which configures multiple measurement objects or frequency points. For one or more frequency points, the base station indicates one or more altitude intervals and one or more measurement sequences in the measurement configuration. Each altitude interval can contain one or two altitude thresholds, and the altitude interval can be less than one threshold, greater than one threshold, or between two thresholds. Each altitude interval is associated with a measurement sequence. The measurement sequence value is a positive integer, with smaller values ​​representing earlier measurements and higher priority. This scheme is more suitable for scenarios where multi-track NTN cells are deployed using different frequencies, such as MEO and LEO track NTN cells using different frequency points, or LEO NTN cells at altitudes of 600km and 1200km using different frequency points. Regarding the association between altitude ranges and measurement order, for example, in altitude ranges above LEO orbits, the network configuration can set smaller measurement order values ​​for MEO NTN cell frequencies and / or GEO NTN cell frequencies. For altitude ranges above LEO 600km orbits, the network configuration can set smaller measurement order values ​​for LEO 1200km NTN cell frequencies. The terminal determines its altitude range and performs measurements and / or measurement reporting according to the measurement order of the corresponding frequencies within that altitude range.

[0216] Optionally, one or more altitude ranges can be defined in the measurement object configuration, each altitude range being explicitly associated with a measurement sequence, i.e., {altitude range, measSequence}.

[0217] In some embodiments, the associated measurement sequence can be configured based on altitude information and the direction of terminal movement.

[0218] Optionally, based on configuring the associated measurement sequence according to altitude information, the network can further configure the measurement sequence of the frequency points to be measured to be related to the altitude range and the terminal's movement direction. For example, a specific combination of a specific altitude range and a specific movement direction corresponds to a measurement sequence value. The terminal's movement direction can be either increasing or decreasing altitude.

[0219] Optionally, one or more combinations of altitude ranges and terminal movement directions can be defined in the measurement object configuration. Each combination of altitude ranges and terminal movement directions is explicitly associated with a measurement sequence, namely {altitude range, direction, measSequence}.

[0220] In some embodiments, the associated measurement sequence can be configured according to the horizontal position.

[0221] Optionally, the terminal can receive measurement configuration information (e.g., RRC reconfiguration message) sent by the base station, which configures multiple measurement objects or frequency points. For one or more frequency points, the base station indicates one or more ground areas and one or more measurement sequences in the measurement configuration. Each ground area can be a circle identified by a ground reference point and radius, or a polygon. When the terminal's current location is in a certain ground area, the terminal performs measurements and / or measurement reporting according to the measurement sequence of the frequency points corresponding to that ground area. This scheme is more suitable for ground terminals that use different measurement sequences to perform multi-frequency point measurements when located in different ground areas within the NTN serving cell.

[0222] Optionally, one or more ground areas can be defined in the measurement object configuration, each ground area being explicitly associated with a measurement sequence, i.e., {ground area, measSequence}.

[0223] In some embodiments, the associated measurement sequence can be configured based on horizontal position and height information.

[0224] Optionally, based on the measurement sequence associated with the ground area configuration, the network can further configure the measurement sequence of the frequency points to be measured to be related to the altitude range and the ground area. For example, a specific combination of altitude range and ground area (i.e., a specific 3D area) corresponds to a measurement sequence value. This scheme is more suitable for performing multi-frequency measurements using different measurement sequences for air terminals when they are in different 3D areas within the NTN serving cell.

[0225] Optionally, one or more combinations of altitude ranges and ground areas can be defined in the measurement object configuration. Each combination of altitude ranges and ground areas is explicitly associated with a measurement sequence, i.e., {altitude range, ground area, measSequence} or {3D area, measSequence}.

[0226] In some embodiments, the associated measurement sequence can be configured based on time information.

[0227] Optionally, for multi-orbit satellite scenarios, considering the dynamic changes in neighboring cell relationships (and adjacent NTN / TN frequency points), the network can configure different measurement sequences for different time ranges during measurement configuration. A time range can include one or two time thresholds, and can be earlier than one time point, later than one time point, or between two time points. The terminal performs multi-frequency point measurements and / or measurement reporting according to the measurement sequence corresponding to the time range to which the current time information belongs.

[0228] Optionally, one or more time ranges can be defined in the measurement object configuration, each time range being explicitly associated with a measurement sequence, i.e., {time range, measSequence}.

[0229] It should be noted that the above lists some possible implementation schemes from different dimensions. Optionally, the dimensions listed above can be combined arbitrarily to associate the measurement sequence, so as to achieve more precise control by the operator.

[0230] Figure 3A is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 3A, the present disclosure relates to a communication method, which includes:

[0231] Step S3101: Obtain the first information.

[0232] The optional implementation of step S3101 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2101 in Figure 2 and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2, which will not be repeated here.

[0233] In some embodiments, the terminal receives first information sent by a network device, but is not limited thereto; it may also receive first information sent by other entities.

[0234] In some embodiments, the terminal obtains first information as defined by the protocol.

[0235] In some embodiments, the terminal obtains first information from the upper layer(s).

[0236] In some embodiments, the terminal processes the information to obtain the first information.

[0237] In some embodiments, step S3101 is omitted, and the terminal autonomously implements the function indicated by the first information, or the above function is a default or default setting.

[0238] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different spatial locations.

[0239] In some embodiments, the first information is also used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different time ranges.

[0240] Step S3102: Based on the first information, perform measurement and / or measurement reporting for each measurement object.

[0241] The optional implementation of step S3102 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2102 in Figure 2 and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2, which will not be repeated here.

[0242] The communication method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S3101 to S3102. For example, step S3101 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, step S3102 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, and step S3101+S3102 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, but is not limited thereto.

[0243] In some embodiments, step S3102 is optional and may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0244] In some embodiments, step S3101 is optional and may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0245] Figure 3B is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 3B, the present disclosure relates to a communication method, which includes:

[0246] Step S3201: Send the first message.

[0247] The optional implementations of step S3201 can be found in the optional implementations of steps S2101 and S2102 in Figure 2, as well as other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2, which will not be repeated here.

[0248] In some embodiments, the network device sends first information to the terminal, but is not limited thereto; it may also send first information to other entities.

[0249] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different spatial locations.

[0250] In some embodiments, the first information is further used by the terminal to perform measurement and / or measurement reporting based on the measurement sequence corresponding to each measurement object within the location space where the terminal is located.

[0251] In some embodiments, the first information is also used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different time ranges.

[0252] In some embodiments, the first information is further used by the terminal to perform measurement and / or measurement reporting based on the measurement sequence corresponding to each measurement object within the time range to which the current time information belongs.

[0253] The communication method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least step S3201, and step S3201 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, but is not limited thereto.

[0254] In this embodiment of the disclosure, step S3201 can be combined with step S3101 of FIG3A.

[0255] Figure 4A is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 4A, the present disclosure relates to a communication method, which includes:

[0256] Step S4101: Based on the first information, determine the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different spatial locations.

[0257] In an optional embodiment, step S4101 includes lower-level scheme (or middle-level scheme) steps S3101 and S3102. Optional implementations of step S4101 can be found in steps S2101 and S2102 in Figure 2, optional implementations of steps S3101 and S3102 in Figure 3A, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figures 2 and 3A, which will not be repeated here.

[0258] In some embodiments, the terminal receives first information sent by a network device, but is not limited thereto; it may also receive first information sent by other entities.

[0259] In some embodiments, the terminal obtains first information as defined by the protocol.

[0260] In some embodiments, the terminal obtains first information from the upper layer(s).

[0261] In some embodiments, the terminal processes the information to obtain the first information.

[0262] In some embodiments, step S3101 is omitted, and the terminal autonomously implements the function indicated by the first information, or the above function is a default or default setting.

[0263] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different spatial locations.

[0264] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different height ranges; or, the first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different height ranges and different directions of movement; or, the first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different horizontal regions; or, the first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different three-dimensional spatial regions.

[0265] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different height intervals. The first information is used to indicate any one of the following: one or more height intervals and the measurement order associated with each measurement object in each height interval; one or more height intervals and the measurement order associated with each measurement object in each height interval.

[0266] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different height ranges and different directions of movement. The first information is used to indicate any of the following: a combination of one or more height ranges and directions of movement, and the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object in various combinations; a combination of one or more height ranges and directions of movement, and the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object in each combination.

[0267] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different horizontal regions. The first information is used to indicate any of the following: one or more horizontal regions and the measurement order associated with each measurement object in each horizontal region; one or more horizontal regions and the measurement order associated with each measurement object in each horizontal region.

[0268] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different three-dimensional spatial regions. The first information is used to indicate any one of the following: one or more three-dimensional spatial regions and the measurement order associated with each measurement object in each three-dimensional spatial region; one or more three-dimensional spatial regions and the measurement order associated with each measurement object in each three-dimensional spatial region.

[0269] In some embodiments, the terminal may perform measurements and / or report measurements based on the measurement sequence corresponding to each measurement object within the location space where the terminal is located.

[0270] In some embodiments, the first information is also used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different time ranges.

[0271] In some embodiments, the terminal may also determine the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different time ranges based on the first information.

[0272] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate any of the following: one or more time ranges and the measurement order associated with each measurement object in each time range; one or more time ranges and the measurement order associated with each measurement object in each time range.

[0273] In some embodiments, the terminal may perform measurement and / or measurement reporting based on the measurement sequence corresponding to each measurement object within the time range to which the current time information belongs.

[0274] In some embodiments, the terminal may receive RRC signaling sent by the network device, the RRC signaling including first information.

[0275] In some embodiments, the measurement object is a frequency point.

[0276] The communication method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least step S4101, and step S4101 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, but is not limited thereto.

[0277] Figure 4B is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 4B, the present disclosure relates to a communication method, which includes:

[0278] Step S4201: Send the first message.

[0279] The optional implementations of step S4101 can be found in the optional implementations of steps S2101 and S2102 in Figure 2, step S3201 in Figure 3B, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figures 2 and 3B, which will not be repeated here.

[0280] In some embodiments, the network device sends first information to the terminal, but is not limited thereto; it may also send first information to other entities.

[0281] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different spatial locations.

[0282] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different height ranges; or, the first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different height ranges and different directions of movement; or, the first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different horizontal regions; or, the first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different three-dimensional spatial regions.

[0283] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different height intervals. The first information is used to indicate any one of the following: one or more height intervals and the measurement order associated with each measurement object in each height interval; one or more height intervals and the measurement order associated with each measurement object in each height interval.

[0284] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different height ranges and different directions of movement. The first information is used to indicate any of the following: a combination of one or more height ranges and directions of movement, and the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object in various combinations; a combination of one or more height ranges and directions of movement, and the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object in each combination.

[0285] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different horizontal regions. The first information is used to indicate any of the following: one or more horizontal regions and the measurement order associated with each measurement object in each horizontal region; one or more horizontal regions and the measurement order associated with each measurement object in each horizontal region.

[0286] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different three-dimensional spatial regions. The first information is used to indicate any one of the following: one or more three-dimensional spatial regions and the measurement order associated with each measurement object in each three-dimensional spatial region; one or more three-dimensional spatial regions and the measurement order associated with each measurement object in each three-dimensional spatial region.

[0287] In some embodiments, the first information is used by the terminal to perform measurement and / or measurement reporting based on the measurement sequence corresponding to each measurement object within the location space where the terminal is located.

[0288] In some embodiments, the first information is also used to configure the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different time ranges for the terminal.

[0289] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate any of the following: one or more time ranges and the measurement order associated with each measurement object in each time range; one or more time ranges and the measurement order associated with each measurement object in each time range.

[0290] In some embodiments, the first information is used by the terminal to perform measurement and / or measurement reporting based on the measurement sequence corresponding to each measurement object within the time range to which the current time information belongs.

[0291] In some embodiments, the network device may send RRC signaling to the terminal, the RRC signaling including first information.

[0292] In some embodiments, the measurement object is a frequency point.

[0293] The communication method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least step S4201, and step S4201 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, but is not limited thereto.

[0294] In this embodiment of the disclosure, step S4201 can be combined with step S4101 of FIG4A.

[0295] In the embodiments disclosed herein, some or all of the steps and their optional implementations may be arbitrarily combined with some or all of the steps in other embodiments, or may be arbitrarily combined with the optional implementations in other embodiments.

[0296] 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.

[0297] 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.

[0298] 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).

[0299] Figure 5A is a schematic diagram of the structure of a terminal proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. As shown in Figure 5A, the terminal 5100 may include at least a processing module 5101. In some embodiments, the processing module 5101 is configured to determine the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different location spaces based on first information, wherein the first information is used to indicate the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different location spaces. Optionally, the processing module 5101 is used to perform at least one of the other steps (e.g., step S2102, but not limited thereto) performed by the terminal in any of the above methods, which will not be elaborated here. In some embodiments, the terminal 5100 may also include a transceiver module. Optionally, the transceiver module is used to perform at least one of the communication steps (e.g., step S2101, but not limited thereto) performed by the terminal in any of the above methods, such as sending and / or receiving, which will not be elaborated here.

[0300] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different spatial locations, including any of the following: the first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different height ranges; the first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different height ranges and different directions of movement; the first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different horizontal regions; the first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different three-dimensional spatial regions.

[0301] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different height ranges, and the first information is used to indicate any one of the following: one or more height ranges and the measurement order associated with each measurement object in each height range; one or more height ranges and the measurement order associated with each measurement object in each height range.

[0302] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different height ranges and different directions of movement. The first information is used to indicate any one of the following: a combination of one or more height ranges and directions of movement, and the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object in various combinations; a combination of one or more height ranges and directions of movement, and the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object in each combination.

[0303] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different horizontal regions, and the first information is used to indicate any of the following: one or more horizontal regions and the measurement order associated with each measurement object in each horizontal region; one or more horizontal regions and the measurement order associated with each measurement object in each horizontal region.

[0304] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different three-dimensional spatial regions, and the first information is used to indicate any of the following: one or more three-dimensional spatial regions and the measurement order associated with each measurement object in each three-dimensional spatial region; one or more three-dimensional spatial regions and the measurement order associated with each measurement object in each three-dimensional spatial region.

[0305] In some embodiments, the processing module 5101 is further configured to perform measurement and / or measurement reporting based on the measurement sequence corresponding to each measurement object in the location space where the terminal is located.

[0306] In some embodiments, the first information is further used to indicate the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different time ranges; the processing module 5101 is further configured to determine the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different time ranges based on the first information.

[0307] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate any of the following: one or more time ranges and the measurement order associated with each measurement object in each time range; one or more time ranges and the measurement order associated with each measurement object in each time range.

[0308] In some embodiments, the processing module 5101 is further configured to perform measurement and / or measurement reporting based on the measurement sequence corresponding to each measurement object within the time range to which the current time information belongs.

[0309] In some embodiments, the transceiver module is configured to receive Radio Resource Control (RRC) signaling sent by a network device, the RRC signaling including the first information.

[0310] In some embodiments, the measurement object is a frequency point.

[0311] Figure 5B is a schematic diagram of the structure of a network device according to an embodiment of this disclosure. As shown in Figure 5B, the network device 5200 may include at least a transceiver module 5201. In some embodiments, the transceiver module 5201 is configured to transmit first information, which is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different spatial locations. Optionally, the transceiver module 5201 is used to perform at least one of the communication steps (e.g., step S2101, but not limited thereto) performed by the network device in any of the above methods, which will not be elaborated here. In some embodiments, the network device 5200 may further include a processing module. Optionally, the processing module is used to perform at least one of the other steps performed by the network device in any of the above methods, which will not be elaborated here.

[0312] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different spatial locations, including any of the following: the first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different height ranges; the first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different height ranges and different directions of movement; the first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different horizontal regions; the first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different three-dimensional spatial regions.

[0313] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different height ranges, and the first information is used to indicate any one of the following: one or more height ranges and the measurement order associated with each measurement object in each height range; one or more height ranges and the measurement order associated with each measurement object in each height range.

[0314] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different height ranges and different directions of movement. The first information is used to indicate any one of the following: a combination of one or more height ranges and directions of movement, and the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object in various combinations; a combination of one or more height ranges and directions of movement, and the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object in each combination.

[0315] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different horizontal regions, and the first information is used to indicate any of the following: one or more horizontal regions and the measurement order associated with each measurement object in each horizontal region; one or more horizontal regions and the measurement order associated with each measurement object in each horizontal region.

[0316] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different three-dimensional spatial regions, and the first information is used to indicate any of the following: one or more three-dimensional spatial regions and the measurement order associated with each measurement object in each three-dimensional spatial region; one or more three-dimensional spatial regions and the measurement order associated with each measurement object in each three-dimensional spatial region.

[0317] In some embodiments, the first information is used by the terminal to perform measurement and / or measurement reporting based on the measurement order corresponding to each measurement object within the location space of the terminal.

[0318] In some embodiments, the first information is also used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different time ranges.

[0319] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate any of the following: one or more time ranges and the measurement order associated with each measurement object in each time range; one or more time ranges and the measurement order associated with each measurement object in each time range.

[0320] In some embodiments, the first information is further used by the terminal to perform measurement and / or measurement reporting based on the measurement order corresponding to each measurement object within the time range to which the current time information belongs.

[0321] In some embodiments, the transceiver module 5201 is configured to send RRC signaling to the terminal, the RRC signaling including the first information.

[0322] In some embodiments, the measurement object is a frequency point.

[0323] In some embodiments, the transceiver module may include a transmitting module and / or a receiving module, which may be separate or integrated. Optionally, the transceiver module may be interchangeable with a transceiver.

[0324] In some embodiments, the processing module may be a single module or may include multiple sub-modules. Optionally, the multiple sub-modules may each perform all or part of the steps required by the processing module. Optionally, the processing module may be interchangeable with a processor.

[0325] Figure 6A is a schematic diagram of the structure of the communication device 6100 proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. The communication device 6100 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 6100 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.

[0326] As shown in Figure 6A, the communication device 6100 includes one or more processors 6101. The processor 6101 can be a general-purpose processor or a dedicated processor, such as a baseband processor or a central processing unit (CPU). The baseband processor can be used to process communication protocols and communication data, while the CPU can be used to control communication devices (e.g., base stations, baseband chips, terminal devices, terminal device chips, DUs or CUs, etc.), execute programs, and process program data. The communication device 6100 is used to execute any of the above methods.

[0327] In some embodiments, the communication device 6100 further includes one or more memories 6102 for storing instructions. Optionally, all or part of the memories 6102 may also be located outside the communication device 6100.

[0328] In some embodiments, the communication device 6100 further includes one or more transceivers 6103. When the communication device 6100 includes one or more transceivers 6103, the transceivers 6103 perform at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above method (e.g., step S2101, but not limited thereto), and the processor 6101 performs at least one of the other steps (e.g., step S2102, but not limited thereto).

[0329] In some embodiments, a transceiver may include a receiver and / or a transmitter, which may be separate or integrated. Optionally, the terms transceiver, transceiver unit, transceiver, transceiver circuit, etc., may be used interchangeably; the terms transmitter, transmitting unit, transmitter, transmitting circuit, etc., may be used interchangeably; and the terms receiver, receiving unit, receiver, receiving circuit, etc., may be used interchangeably.

[0330] In some embodiments, the communication device 6100 may include one or more interface circuits 6104. Optionally, the interface circuit 6104 is connected to the memory 6102, and the interface circuit 6104 can be used to receive signals from the memory 6102 or other devices, and can be used to send signals to the memory 6102 or other devices. For example, the interface circuit 6104 can read instructions stored in the memory 6102 and send the instructions to the processor 6101.

[0331] The communication device 6100 described in the above embodiments may be a network device or a terminal, but the scope of the communication device 6100 described in this disclosure is not limited thereto, and the structure of the communication device 6100 may not be limited by FIG. 6A. 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.

[0332] Figure 6B is a schematic diagram of the structure of chip 6200 according to an embodiment of this disclosure. For cases where the communication device 6100 can be a chip or a chip system, please refer to the schematic diagram of chip 6200 shown in Figure 6B, but it is not limited thereto.

[0333] Chip 6200 includes one or more processors 6201, which are used to perform any of the above methods.

[0334] In some embodiments, chip 6200 further includes one or more interface circuits 6202. Optionally, the interface circuit 6202 is connected to memory 6203, and the interface circuit 6202 can be used to receive signals from memory 6203 or other devices, and the interface circuit 6202 can be used to send signals to memory 6203 or other devices. For example, the interface circuit 6202 can read instructions stored in memory 6203 and send the instructions to processor 6201.

[0335] In some embodiments, the interface circuit 6202 performs at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above method (e.g., step S2101, but not limited thereto), and the processor 6201 performs at least one of the other steps (e.g., step S2102, but not limited thereto).

[0336] In some embodiments, the terms interface circuit, interface, transceiver pin, transceiver, etc., can be used interchangeably.

[0337] In some embodiments, chip 6200 further includes one or more memories 6203 for storing instructions. Optionally, all or part of the memories 6203 may be located outside of chip 6200.

[0338] This disclosure also proposes a storage medium storing instructions that, when executed on the communication device 6100, cause the communication device 6100 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.

[0339] This disclosure also provides a program product that, when executed by the communication device 6100, causes the communication device 6100 to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the program product is a computer program product.

[0340] This disclosure also proposes a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform any of the above methods.

[0341] Other embodiments of this disclosure will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. This disclosure is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this disclosure that follow the general principles of this disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of this disclosure are indicated by the following claims.

[0342] It should be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the precise structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A communication method, executed by a terminal, characterized in that, The method includes: Based on the first information, the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different spatial locations is determined, wherein the first information is used to indicate the measurement order of one or more measurement objects in different spatial locations.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different spatial locations, including any one of the following: The first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different height ranges; The first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different height ranges and different directions of movement; The first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different horizontal regions; The first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different three-dimensional spatial regions.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different height ranges, and the first information is used to indicate any of the following: One or more height intervals and the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object within each height interval; One or more height intervals and the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object within each height interval.

4. The method according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different height ranges and different directions of movement, and the first information is used to indicate any of the following: A combination of one or more height ranges and directions of movement, and the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object under various combinations; A combination of one or more height ranges and directions of movement, and the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object within each combination.

5. The method according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that, The first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different horizontal regions, and the first information is used to indicate any of the following: One or more horizontal regions and the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object within each horizontal region; One or more horizontal regions and the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object within each horizontal region.

6. The method according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that, The first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different three-dimensional spatial regions, and the first information is used to indicate any of the following: One or more three-dimensional spatial regions and the measurement sequence associated with each measured object within each three-dimensional spatial region; One or more three-dimensional spatial regions and the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object within each three-dimensional spatial region.

7. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The method further includes: Measurements and / or measurement reporting are performed based on the measurement sequence corresponding to each measurement object within the location space of the terminal.

8. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The first information is also used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different time ranges, and the method further includes: Based on the first information, determine the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different time ranges.

9. The method according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first information is used to indicate any of the following: One or more time ranges and the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object within each time range; One or more time ranges and the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object within each time range.

10. The method according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that, The method further includes: Measurements and / or measurement reports are performed based on the measurement sequence corresponding to each measurement object within the time range to which the current time information pertains.

11. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that, The method further includes: The network device receives Radio Resource Control (RRC) signaling, which includes the first information.

12. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that, The measurement object is the frequency point.

13. A communication method, executed by a network device, characterized in that, The method includes: Send a first message, which is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different spatial locations.

14. The method according to claim 13, characterized in that, The first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different spatial locations, including any one of the following: The first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different height ranges; The first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different height ranges and different directions of movement; The first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different horizontal regions; The first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different three-dimensional spatial regions.

15. The method according to claim 14, characterized in that, The first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different height ranges, and the first information is used to indicate any of the following: One or more height intervals and the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object within each height interval; One or more height intervals and the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object within each height interval.

16. The method according to claim 14 or 15, characterized in that, The first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different height ranges and different directions of movement, and the first information is used to indicate any of the following: A combination of one or more height ranges and directions of movement, and the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object under various combinations; A combination of one or more height ranges and directions of movement, and the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object within each combination.

17. The method according to any one of claims 14 to 16, characterized in that, The first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different horizontal regions, and the first information is used to indicate any of the following: One or more horizontal regions and the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object within each horizontal region; One or more horizontal regions and the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object within each horizontal region.

18. The method according to any one of claims 14 to 17, characterized in that, The first information is used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different three-dimensional spatial regions, and the first information is used to indicate any of the following: One or more three-dimensional spatial regions and the measurement sequence associated with each measured object within each three-dimensional spatial region; One or more three-dimensional spatial regions and the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object within each three-dimensional spatial region.

19. The method according to any one of claims 13 to 18, characterized in that, The first information is used by the terminal to perform measurement and / or measurement reporting based on the measurement sequence corresponding to each measurement object in the location space where the terminal is located.

20. The method according to any one of claims 13 to 19, characterized in that, The first information is also used to indicate the measurement sequence of one or more measurement objects in different time ranges.

21. The method according to claim 20, characterized in that, The first information is used to indicate any of the following: One or more time ranges and the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object within each time range; One or more time ranges and the measurement sequence associated with each measurement object within each time range.

22. The method according to claim 20 or 21, characterized in that, The first information is also used by the terminal to perform measurement and / or measurement reporting based on the measurement sequence corresponding to each measurement object within the time range to which the current time information belongs.

23. The method according to any one of claims 13 to 22, characterized in that, Sending the first information to the terminal includes: Send RRC signaling to the terminal, wherein the RRC signaling includes the first information.

24. The method according to any one of claims 13 to 23, characterized in that, The measurement object is the frequency point.

25. A communication device, characterized in that, The communication device is used to perform the communication method according to any one of claims 1-11 and 12-22.

26. A communication system, characterized in that, The device includes a terminal and a network device, wherein the terminal is configured to implement the communication method of any one of claims 1-12, and the network device is configured to implement the communication method of any one of claims 13-24.

27. A storage medium storing instructions, characterized in that, When the instruction is executed on the communication device, the communication device performs the communication method as described in any one of claims 1-12, 13-24.

28. A program product comprising at least one of a program and instructions, characterized in that, When at least one of the programs or instructions is executed by the communication device, it implements the communication method according to any one of claims 1-12 and 13-24.

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