Measurement methods, device, system, and storage medium

Abstract

The embodiments of the present disclosure are applied to the technical field of wireless communications. Provided are measurement methods, an apparatus, a system, and a storage medium. A measurement method may be executed by a terminal. The method comprises: receiving a synchronization signal and PBCH block sent by a network device, wherein the synchronization signal and PBCH block is used for measuring a secondary cell; and within a time window, measuring the secondary cell on the basis of a first measurement period, wherein the first measurement period is shorter than a second measurement period, and the second measurement period is a period in which a terminal measures the secondary cell after the time window. The measurement method can reduce the power consumption of terminals.

Description

Measurement methods, equipment, systems, and storage media Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of communication technology, and in particular to measurement methods, devices, systems and storage media. Background Technology

[0002] In wireless communication systems, terminal devices utilize synchronization channels for cell search and cell measurement. In New Radio (NR) systems, the synchronization signal includes a synchronization signal block (SSB) and a PBCH block. The period design of the SSB is relatively flexible, and the SSB period can be 5 milliseconds (ms), 10 ms, 20 ms, 40 ms, 80 ms, or 160 ms. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Since network devices periodically send SSBs, but terminals periodically listening to SSBs increases energy consumption, how to save terminal energy consumption has become an urgent problem to be solved.

[0004] This disclosure provides a measurement method, apparatus, system, storage medium, and program product.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, a measurement method is provided, the method being executed by a terminal, the method comprising: receiving a synchronization signal block sent by a network device, the synchronization signal block being used to measure a secondary cell; and measuring the secondary cell within a time window according to a first measurement period, the first measurement period being less than a second measurement period, the second measurement period being a period after the time window during which the terminal measures the secondary cell.

[0006] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, a measurement method is provided, the method being executed by a network device, the method comprising: sending a synchronization signal block to a terminal, the synchronization signal block being used by the terminal to measure the secondary cell within a time window according to a first measurement period, the first measurement period being less than a second measurement period, the second measurement period being a period after the time window during which the terminal measures the secondary cell.

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

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

[0009] According to a fifth aspect of the present disclosure, a storage medium is provided that stores instructions, wherein when the instructions are executed on a communication device, the communication device causes the communication device to perform the measurement method as described in the first or second aspect.

[0010] According to a sixth aspect of the present disclosure, a program product is provided, comprising at least one of a program and instructions, wherein when the program and instructions are executed by a communication device, they implement the steps of the method described in the first or second aspect.

[0011] The embodiments disclosed herein can save power consumption of the terminal. Attached Figure Description

[0012] 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.

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

[0014] Figure 1B is a schematic diagram showing the position of a time window according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0015] Figure 2A is an exemplary interactive schematic diagram of a measurement method provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0016] Figure 2B is an exemplary interactive schematic diagram of the measurement method provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0017] Figure 2C is a schematic diagram of the length of a time window provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0018] Figure 2D is an exemplary interactive schematic diagram of the measurement method provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0019] Figure 3 is an exemplary interactive schematic diagram of the measurement method provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0020] Figure 4 is an exemplary interactive schematic diagram of the measurement method provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0021] Figure 5A is a schematic diagram of the structure of the terminal proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0022] Figure 5B is a schematic diagram of the structure of the network device proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0023] Figure 6A is a schematic diagram of the structure of the communication device proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0024] Figure 6B is a schematic diagram of the chip structure proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0025] This disclosure provides measurement methods, devices, systems, and storage media.

[0026] In a first aspect, embodiments of this disclosure propose a measurement method executed by a terminal. The method includes: receiving a synchronization signal block sent by a network device, the synchronization signal block being used to measure a secondary cell; and measuring the secondary cell within a time window according to a first measurement period, the first measurement period being less than a second measurement period, the second measurement period being the period during which the terminal measures the secondary cell after the time window.

[0027] In the above embodiments, the power consumption of the terminal is saved.

[0028] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes: receiving activation indication information sent by the network device, the activation indication information being used to indicate activation of the secondary cell; the start time of the time window is a first time, the first time being the time when the terminal receives the activation indication information.

[0029] In the above embodiments, the time when the terminal starts measuring the secondary cell is matched with the activation indication information sent by the network device, so that the terminal starts measuring in a timely manner and avoids wasting the transmission resources of the synchronization signal block.

[0030] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes: receiving update indication information sent by the network device, the update indication information being used to indicate the update period of the synchronization signal block; the end time of the time window is a second time, the second time being the time when the terminal receives the update indication information.

[0031] In the above embodiments, the time when the terminal ends the measurement of the secondary cell is matched with the update indication information sent by the network device, so that the terminal ends the measurement in a timely manner and saves the terminal's power consumption.

[0032] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes: receiving deactivation indication information sent by the network device, the deactivation indication information being used to indicate deactivation of the synchronization signal; the end time of the time window is a third time, the third time being the time when the terminal receives the deactivation indication information.

[0033] In the above embodiments, the time when the terminal ends the measurement of the secondary cell is matched with the deactivation instruction information sent by the network device, so that the terminal ends the measurement in a timely manner and saves the terminal's power consumption.

[0034] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the length of the time window is greater than or equal to a first duration, the first duration being the duration of the first number of transmission cycles, the transmission cycle being the period of a synchronization signal block, and the first number being greater than 1.

[0035] In the above embodiments, the accuracy of the measurement can be guaranteed, enabling the terminal to obtain a sufficient number of measurement samples.

[0036] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the length of the time window is the largest of a first duration and a second duration, or the length of the time window is the largest of a first duration and a third duration, wherein the second duration is the duration between a first moment and a second moment, the third duration is the duration between a first moment and the third moment, the first moment is the moment when the terminal receives activation indication information, the activation indication information being used to indicate activation of the secondary cell, the second moment is the moment when the terminal receives update indication information, the update indication information being used to indicate the update period of the synchronization signal block, and the third moment is the moment when the terminal receives deactivation indication information, the deactivation indication information being used to indicate deactivation of the synchronization signal block.

[0037] In the above embodiments, the accuracy of the measurement can be guaranteed, enabling the terminal to obtain a sufficient number of measurement samples.

[0038] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the length of the time window is determined according to at least one of the following:

[0039] The first quantity, where the first quantity is greater than 1;

[0040] The fourth duration is the offset duration between the first moment and the fourth moment: the first moment is the moment when the terminal receives the activation indication information, and the fourth moment is the moment when the terminal receives the trigger information, which is used to trigger the transmission of the synchronization signal block;

[0041] The third moment is the moment when the terminal receives the deactivation instruction information, which is used to indicate the deactivation of the synchronization signal block.

[0042] In the above embodiments, multiple parameters are taken into account to make the length of the time window more reasonable.

[0043] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the length of the time window is the sum of a fourth duration and a fifth duration, wherein the fifth duration is the minimum of the first duration and the third duration;

[0044] The first duration is the duration of the first number of transmission cycles, the transmission cycle is the period of the synchronization signal block, and the first number is greater than 1;

[0045] The third duration is the duration between the first moment and the third moment, and the third moment is the moment when the terminal receives the deactivation instruction information. The deactivation instruction information is used to indicate the deactivation of the synchronization signal block.

[0046] In the above embodiments, the time window is ensured to be long enough to guarantee the measurement accuracy of the terminal.

[0047] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes: receiving first measurement period configuration information sent by a network device, the first measurement period configuration information being used to configure a measurement period.

[0048] In the above embodiments, the configuration process for the measurement cycle is simplified.

[0049] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes: receiving second measurement period configuration information sent by a network device, the second measurement period configuration information being used to configure multiple candidate measurement periods for the synchronization signal block.

[0050] In the above embodiments, the flexibility of terminal measurement is improved.

[0051] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes: receiving measurement period indication information sent by a network device, the measurement period indication information being used to indicate one of the plurality of candidate measurement periods.

[0052] The above embodiments improve the management capabilities of network devices.

[0053] In some embodiments, in conjunction with the first aspect, the method further includes: sending measurement results to the network device according to a reporting period, wherein the reporting period is less than the length of the time window.

[0054] In the above embodiments, the validity of the measurement results reported by the terminal is guaranteed.

[0055] Secondly, this disclosure provides a measurement method executed by a network device. The method includes: sending a synchronization signal block to a terminal, the synchronization signal block being used by the terminal to measure the secondary cell within a time window according to a first measurement period, the first measurement period being less than a second measurement period, the second measurement period being the period during which the terminal measures the secondary cell after the time window.

[0056] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0057] Send activation instruction information to the terminal, the activation instruction information being used to indicate the activation of the secondary cell;

[0058] The start time of the time window is the first moment, which is the moment when the terminal receives the activation instruction information.

[0059] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0060] Send update indication information to the terminal, the update indication information being used to indicate the update cycle of the synchronization signal block;

[0061] The end time of the time window is the second time, which is the time when the terminal receives the update instruction information.

[0062] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0063] Send update indication information to the terminal, the update indication information being used to indicate the update cycle of the synchronization signal block;

[0064] The end time of the time window is the second time, which is the time when the terminal receives the update instruction information.

[0065] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the length of the time window is greater than or equal to a first duration, the first duration being the duration of a first number of transmission cycles, the transmission cycle being the period of a synchronization signal block, and the first number being greater than 1.

[0066] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the length of the time window is the largest of a first duration and a second duration, or the length of the time window is the largest of a first duration and a third duration, wherein...

[0067] The second duration is the duration between the first moment and the second moment, and the third duration is the duration between the first moment and the third moment. The first moment is the moment when the terminal receives the activation indication information, which is used to indicate the activation of the secondary cell. The second moment is the moment when the terminal receives the update indication information, which is used to indicate the update cycle of the synchronization signal block. The third moment is the moment when the terminal receives the deactivation indication information, which is used to indicate the deactivation of the synchronization signal block.

[0068] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the length of the time window is determined according to at least one of the following:

[0069] The first quantity, where the first quantity is greater than 1;

[0070] The fourth duration is the offset duration between the first moment and the fourth moment: the first moment is the moment when the terminal receives the activation indication information, and the fourth moment is the moment when the terminal receives the trigger information, which is used to trigger the transmission of the synchronization signal block;

[0071] The third moment is the moment when the terminal receives the deactivation instruction information, which is used to indicate the deactivation of the synchronization signal block.

[0072] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the length of the time window is the sum of a fourth duration and a fifth duration, wherein the fifth duration is the minimum of the first duration and the third duration;

[0073] The first duration is the duration of a first number of transmission cycles, where the transmission cycle is the period of a synchronization signal block, and the first number is greater than 1.

[0074] The third duration is the duration between the first moment and the third moment, and the third moment is the moment when the terminal receives the deactivation instruction information. The deactivation instruction information is used to indicate the deactivation of the synchronization signal block.

[0075] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0076] Send first measurement cycle configuration information to the terminal. The first measurement cycle configuration information is used to configure a measurement cycle.

[0077] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0078] Send second measurement cycle configuration information to the terminal. The second measurement cycle configuration information is used to configure multiple candidate measurement cycles of the synchronization signal block.

[0079] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0080] The measurement cycle indication information is sent to the terminal, and the measurement cycle indication information is used to indicate one of the multiple candidate measurement cycles.

[0081] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0082] The system receives measurement results sent by the terminal according to a reporting period, where the reporting period is shorter than the length of the time window.

[0083] Thirdly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication device for performing the measurement method described in the first or second aspect.

[0084] Fourthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication system, comprising a terminal and a network device, wherein the terminal is configured to implement the measurement method described in the first aspect, and the network device is configured to implement the measurement method described in the second aspect.

[0085] Fifthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a storage medium storing instructions, wherein when the instructions are executed on a communication device, the communication device performs the measurement method as described in the first or second aspect.

[0086] In a sixth aspect, according to embodiments 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 steps of the method described in the first or second aspect.

[0087] It is understood that the aforementioned communication equipment, communication system, storage medium, program product, etc., 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.

[0088] This disclosure provides measurement methods, devices, systems, and storage media. In some embodiments, the terms "measurement method" and "information processing method," "communication method," etc., may be used interchangeably.

[0089] This disclosure is not exhaustive, but merely illustrative of some embodiments, and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this disclosure. Unless otherwise specified, each step in a particular embodiment can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the steps can be arbitrarily combined. For example, a solution after removing some steps in a particular embodiment can also be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the order of the steps in a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily interchanged. Furthermore, the optional implementation methods in a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily combined; moreover, the embodiments can be arbitrarily combined, for example, some or all steps of different embodiments can be arbitrarily combined, and a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily combined with the optional implementation methods of other embodiments. In all embodiments of this disclosure, unless otherwise specified or logically conflicting, the terminology and / or descriptions between the embodiments are consistent and can be mutually referenced. Technical features in different embodiments can be combined to form new embodiments based on their inherent logical relationships.

[0090] 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.

[0091] 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.

[0092] In the embodiments of this disclosure, "multiple" refers to two or more.

[0093] In some embodiments, the terms "at least one of A or B, at least one of A and B", "one or more", "a plurality of", "multiple" and the like can be used interchangeably.

[0094] In some embodiments, the notation "at least one of A and B", "A and / or B", "A in one case, B in another", "in response to one case A, in response to another case B", etc., may include the following technical solutions depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (execute A regardless of whether there is a branch B); in some embodiments, B (execute B regardless of whether there is a branch A); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed); in some embodiments, both A and B are executed. The same applies when there are more branches such as A, B, C, etc.

[0095] In some embodiments, the notation "A or B" may include the following technical solutions, depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (execute A regardless of whether a branch B exists); in some embodiments, B (execute B regardless of whether a branch A exists); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed). The same applies when there are more branches such as A, B, and C.

[0096] 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.

[0097] In some embodiments, “including A,” “containing A,” “for indicating A,” and “carrying A” can be interpreted as directly carrying A or indirectly indicating A.

[0098] In some embodiments, terms such as "time / frequency" and "time-frequency domain" refer to the time domain and / or frequency domain.

[0099] In some embodiments, terms such as “in response to…”, “in response to determining…”, “in the case of…”, “when…”, “when…”, “if…”, etc. can be used interchangeably. These descriptions all refer to the device making a corresponding action under certain objective circumstances. They do not necessarily limit the time, nor do they require the device to make a judgment action when implementing it, nor do they mean that there must be other limitations.

[0100] 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”.

[0101] In some embodiments, devices, etc., may be interpreted as physical or virtual, and their names are not limited to those described in the embodiments. Terms such as “device,” “equipment,” “circuit,” “network element,” “network function,” “network device,” “function,” “node,” “unit,” “section,” “system,” “network,” “chip,” “chip system,” “entity,” and “subject” are interchangeable.

[0102] In some embodiments, "network" can be interpreted as devices included in a network (e.g., access network devices, core network devices, etc.).

[0103] In some embodiments, the terms "access network device (AN device)," "radio access network device (RAN device)," "base station (BS)," "radio base station," "fixed station," "node," "access point," "transmission point (TP)," "reception point (RP)," "transmission / reception point (TRP)," "panel," "antenna panel," "antenna array," "cell," "macro cell," "small cell," "femto cell," "pico cell," "sector," "cell group," "serving cell," "carrier," "component carrier," and "bandwidth part (BWP)" can be used interchangeably.

[0104] In some embodiments, the terms "terminal", "terminal device", "user equipment (UE)", "user terminal", "mobile station (MS)", "mobile terminal (MT)", "subscriber station", "mobile unit", "subscriber unit", "wireless unit", "remote unit", "mobile device", "wireless device", "wireless communication device", "remote device", "mobile subscriber station", "access terminal", "mobile terminal", "wireless terminal", "remote terminal", "handset", "user agent", "mobile client", and "client" can be used interchangeably.

[0105] In some embodiments, access network devices, core network devices, or network devices can be replaced by terminals. For example, embodiments of this disclosure can also be applied to structures where communication between access network devices, core network devices, or network devices and terminals is replaced by communication between multiple terminals (e.g., device-to-device (D2D), vehicle-to-everything (V2X), etc.). In this case, the structure can also be configured such that the terminal has all or part of the functions of the access network device. Furthermore, terms such as "uplink" and "downlink" can be replaced with terms corresponding to communication between terminals (e.g., "sidelink"). For example, uplink channel, downlink channel, etc., can be replaced with sidelink channel, and uplink link, downlink, etc., can be replaced with sidelink link.

[0106] In some embodiments, the terminal may be replaced by an access network device, a core network device, or a network device. In this case, the access network device, core network device, or network device may also be configured to have all or some of the functions of the terminal.

[0107] In some embodiments, the acquisition of data, information, etc., may comply with the laws and regulations of the country where the location is situated.

[0108] In some embodiments, data, information, etc., may be obtained with the user's consent.

[0109] Figure 1A is a schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 1A, the communication system 100 includes a terminal 101 and an access network device 102.

[0110] In some embodiments, terminal 101 includes, for example, at least one of the following: mobile phone, wearable device, Internet of Things device, car with communication function, smart car, tablet computer, computer with wireless transceiver function, virtual reality (VR) terminal device, augmented reality (AR) terminal device, wireless terminal device in industrial control, wireless terminal device in self-driving, wireless terminal device in remote medical surgery, wireless terminal device in smart grid, wireless terminal device in transportation safety, wireless terminal device in smart city, and wireless terminal device in smart home, but is not limited thereto.

[0111] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 may be a node or device that connects a terminal to a wireless network. The access network device may include at least one of the following in a 5G communication system: an evolved Node B (eNB), a next-generation eNB (ng-eNB), a next-generation Node B (gNB), a node B (NB), a home node B (HNB), a home evolved node B (HeNB), a wireless backhaul device, a radio network controller (RNC), a base station controller (BSC), a base transceiver station (BTS), a base band unit (BBU), a mobile switching center, a base station in a 6G communication system, an open RAN, a cloud RAN, a base station in other communication systems, and an access node in a Wi-Fi system, but is not limited thereto.

[0112] 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.

[0113] 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.

[0114] 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.

[0115] The following embodiments of this disclosure can be applied to the communication system 100 shown in FIG1A, or to some of the main bodies, but are not limited thereto. The main bodies shown in FIG1A are illustrative. The communication system may include all or some of the main bodies in FIG1A, or it may include other main bodies outside of FIG1A. The number and form of each main body are arbitrary. Each main body may be physical or virtual. The connection relationship between the main bodies is illustrative. The main bodies may not be connected or may be connected. The connection can be in any way, it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection, it can be a wired connection or a wireless connection.

[0116] 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).

[0117] In this article, the SSB (Secondary Cell Subscriber) is used to measure secondary cells. This SSB can be sent by the network device as needed, and can be called an on-demand SSB (OD-SSB). The network device sends an OD-SSB for a period of time when needed, and stops sending OD-SSBs when no longer needed. In the following text, SSB refers to OD-SSB. The terminal measures the OD-SSB, obtains the measurement results, and thus realizes the measurement of the secondary cell.

[0118] In one embodiment, shortening the measurement cycle allows the terminal to complete the measurement faster, thereby improving measurement efficiency. This measurement process is referred to as "fast L3 measurement" in the RAN4 protocol. After the terminal completes the "fast L3 measurement," increasing the measurement cycle slows down the terminal's measurement frequency, thereby saving the terminal's power consumption. This measurement process can be referred to as "slow measurement."

[0119] In one example, as shown in Figure 1B, the measurement cycle is shortened within the fast measurement window, allowing the terminal to complete the measurement more quickly. The fast measurement window corresponds to T. f (or T) fast After the fast measurement window ends, relax the measurement and increase the measurement cycle, for example by reconfiguring the increased cycle by configuring the measCycleSCell parameter.

[0120] In this article, the rapid measurement window can also be called the time window.

[0121] Figure 2A is a flowchart illustrating a measurement method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 2A, the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a measurement method in which the end time of the time window is the time when the terminal receives the update instruction information.

[0122] The measurement method includes the following steps:

[0123] Step S2101: The terminal receives configuration information sent by the network device.

[0124] In some embodiments, the configuration information is used to configure the measurement cycle of the SSB.

[0125] In some embodiments, the configuration information is first period configuration information, which is used to configure a measurement period.

[0126] In some embodiments, the configuration information is second period configuration information, which is used to configure multiple candidate measurement periods for the SSB.

[0127] In step S2102, the terminal receives periodic indication information sent by the network device.

[0128] In some embodiments, the period indication information is used to indicate one of a plurality of candidate measurement periods.

[0129] In some embodiments, the periodicity indication information is carried within a media access control control element (MAC-CE).

[0130] When the configuration information is the second-cycle configuration information, the network device may send cycle indication information to the terminal or may not send cycle indication information to the terminal.

[0131] When the configuration information is the first cycle configuration information, the network device does not send cycle indication information to the terminal.

[0132] Step S2103: The terminal receives activation instruction information sent by the network device.

[0133] In some embodiments, activation indication information is used to indicate the activation of the secondary cell.

[0134] In some embodiments, the moment when the terminal receives the activation indication information is called the first moment t1.

[0135] Step S2104: The terminal receives the SSB sent by the network device.

[0136] In some embodiments, the network device sends an SSB to the terminal at SSB intervals.

[0137] Step S2105: The terminal measures the secondary cell.

[0138] In some embodiments, the terminal measures the secondary cell within a time window.

[0139] In some embodiments, the starting time of the time window is the first time t1.

[0140] In some embodiments, the terminal starts measuring the secondary cell from a first time t1.

[0141] In some embodiments, the terminal starts from a first time t1 and performs measurements on the secondary cell for a first measurement period.

[0142] In some embodiments, when the configuration information is first period configuration information, the first measurement period is a measurement period configured by the first period configuration information.

[0143] In some embodiments, the configuration information is second period configuration information, and when the terminal does not receive period indication information, the first measurement period is one of a plurality of candidate measurement periods. Specifically, the terminal determines a candidate measurement period from the plurality of candidate measurement periods according to a protocol, or the terminal randomly determines a candidate measurement period from the plurality of candidate measurement periods.

[0144] In some embodiments, the configuration information is second period configuration information, and when the terminal receives period indication information, the first measurement period is a candidate measurement period indicated by the period indication information.

[0145] Step S2106: The terminal receives update instruction information sent by the network device.

[0146] In some embodiments, the update indication information is used to indicate the cycle of SSB updates.

[0147] In some embodiments, the update instruction information is carried within the MAC-CE.

[0148] In some embodiments, the updated period differs from a measurement period configured in the first measurement period configuration information. The updated period also differs from multiple candidate measurement periods configured in the second measurement period configuration information.

[0149] In some embodiments, the terminal receives the update indication information at a second time t2.

[0150] In some embodiments, the terminal performs measurements on the secondary cell at a second measurement period after the second time t2, which may be referred to as slow measurement.

[0151] The second measurement cycle is longer than the first measurement cycle. Therefore, it can be concluded that the terminal will no longer perform rapid measurements after the second time t2.

[0152] In the measurement method disclosed in this embodiment, the terminal performs measurements on the secondary cell within a time window. This measurement of the secondary cell performed by the terminal within the time window is called a fast measurement. In some embodiments, the start time of the time window is a first time t1, and the end time is a second time t2, then the time period of the time window is [t1, t2], and the duration of the time window is t2-t1. The terminal performs a fast measurement within the time period [t1, t2].

[0153] The measurement method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S2101 to S2106.

[0154] In some embodiments, step S2102 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0155] Figure 2B is a flowchart illustrating a measurement method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 2B, the present disclosure relates to a measurement method in which the end time of the time window is the time when the terminal receives the deactivation instruction information.

[0156] The measurement method includes the following steps:

[0157] Step S2201: The terminal receives configuration information sent by the network device.

[0158] This step is the same as step S2101, and will not be repeated here.

[0159] Step S2202: The terminal receives periodic indication information sent by the network device.

[0160] This step is the same as step S2102, and will not be repeated here.

[0161] Step S2203: The terminal receives activation instruction information sent by the network device.

[0162] This step is the same as step S2103, and will not be repeated here.

[0163] Step S2204: The terminal receives the SSB sent by the network device.

[0164] This step is the same as step S2104, and will not be repeated here.

[0165] Step S2205: The terminal measures the secondary cell.

[0166] This step is the same as step S2105, and will not be repeated here.

[0167] Step S2206: The terminal receives a shutdown instruction message sent by the network device.

[0168] In some embodiments, the deactivation instruction information is used to indicate the deactivation of the synchronization signal.

[0169] In some embodiments, the terminal receives the deactivation instruction information at the third time t3.

[0170] In some embodiments, the terminal performs measurements on the secondary cell at a second measurement cycle after the third time t3, which may be referred to as slow measurement.

[0171] The second measurement cycle is longer than the first measurement cycle. Therefore, it can be concluded that the terminal will no longer perform rapid measurements after the third time t3.

[0172] In the measurement method disclosed in this embodiment, the terminal performs measurements on the secondary cell within a time window. This measurement of the secondary cell within a time window is called rapid measurement. In some embodiments, as shown in FIG2C, the start time of the time window is a first time t1, and the end time is a third time t3. Therefore, the time period of the time window is [t1, t3], and the duration of the time window is t3-t1. The terminal performs rapid measurement within the time period [t1, t3]. The second time t2 falls within the time window.

[0173] The measurement method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S2201 to S2206.

[0174] In some embodiments, step S2202 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0175] Figure 2D is a flowchart illustrating a measurement method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 2D, the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a measurement method in which the end time of the time window is independent of the second time t2 and the third time t3.

[0176] The measurement method includes the following steps:

[0177] Step S2301: The terminal receives configuration information sent by the network device.

[0178] This step is the same as step S2101, and will not be repeated here.

[0179] Step S2302: The terminal receives periodic indication information sent by the network device.

[0180] This step is the same as step S2102, and will not be repeated here.

[0181] Step S2303: The terminal receives activation instruction information sent by the network device.

[0182] This step is the same as step S2103, and will not be repeated here.

[0183] Step S2304: The terminal receives the SSB sent by the network device.

[0184] This step is the same as step S2104, and will not be repeated here.

[0185] Step S2305: The terminal measures the secondary cell.

[0186] During this step, while the terminal is measuring the secondary cell, it may also receive update and deactivation instructions from network devices.

[0187] In some embodiments, the terminal measures the secondary cell within a time window.

[0188] In some embodiments, the starting time of the time window is the first time t1.

[0189] In some embodiments, the length L of the time window can be different.

[0190] In some embodiments, the length L of the time window is greater than or equal to the first duration d1.

[0191] Wherein, the first duration d1 is the duration of the period of the first quantity x, and this period is the period of SSB, i.e., T. SSB The first quantity N is greater than 1. That is, d1 = N*T SSB .

[0192] In one example, the first quantity N is 5.

[0193] In some embodiments, the length L of the time window is the largest of the first duration d1 and the second duration d2.

[0194] Wherein, the second duration d2 is the duration between the first time t1 and the second time t2, that is, d2 = t2 - t1.

[0195] That is, L = max(d1, d2) = max(N*T) SSB [t1, t2]).

[0196] In some embodiments, the length L of the time window is the largest of the first duration d1 and the third duration d3.

[0197] The third duration d3 is the duration between the first time t1 and the third time t3, i.e., d2 = t3 - t1.

[0198] That is, L = max(d1, d2) = max(N*T) SSB [t1, t3]).

[0199] In some embodiments, the length L of the time window is determined according to at least one of the following:

[0200] First quantity N;

[0201] The fourth duration d4 is the offset duration between the first time t1 and the fourth time t4: the first time t1 is the time when the terminal receives the activation indication information, and the fourth time t4 is the time when the terminal receives the trigger information. The trigger information is used to trigger the transmission of the synchronization signal block.

[0202] Third moment t3.

[0203] Optionally, the fourth time step t3 is earlier than the third time step t3.

[0204] In one example, the length L of the time window is the sum of the fourth duration d4 and the fifth duration d5, where the fifth duration d5 is the smallest of the first duration d1 and the third duration d3.

[0205] That is, L = d4 + min{d1,[t1,t3]}

[0206] The parameters are as follows:

[0207] The first duration d1 is the duration of the period of the first quantity x, and this period is the period of SSB, i.e., T. SSB The first quantity N is greater than 1. That is, d1 = N*T SSB In one example, the first quantity N is 5.

[0208] The third duration d3 is the duration between the first time t1 and the third time t3, i.e., d3 = t3 - t1.

[0209] The measurement method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S2301 to S2305.

[0210] In some embodiments, step S2302 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0211] Figure 3 is a flowchart illustrating a measurement method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 3, the present disclosure relates to a measurement method, which includes the following steps:

[0212] Step S3101: The terminal receives the SSB sent by the network device.

[0213] In some embodiments, the SSB is used to measure secondary cells.

[0214] Step S3102: The terminal measures the secondary cell.

[0215] In some embodiments, the terminal measures the secondary cell within a time window according to a first measurement period, wherein the first measurement period is shorter than a second measurement period, and the second measurement period is the period during which the terminal measures the secondary cell after the time window.

[0216] In some embodiments, the start time of the time window is a first moment, which is the moment when the terminal receives activation indication information, and the activation indication information is used to indicate the activation of the secondary cell.

[0217] In some embodiments, the end time of the time window is a second time or a third time, wherein the second time is the time when the terminal receives update indication information, the update indication information being used to indicate the update period of the synchronization signal block; and the third time is the time when the terminal receives deactivation indication information, the deactivation indication information being used to indicate the deactivation of the synchronization signal.

[0218] In some embodiments, the length of the time window is greater than or equal to a first duration, the first duration being the duration of the first number of transmission cycles, the transmission cycle being the period of a synchronization signal block, and the first number being greater than 1.

[0219] In some embodiments, the length of the time window is the largest of a first duration and a second duration, or the length of the time window is the largest of a first duration and a third duration, wherein the second duration is the duration between a first time point and a second time point, the third duration is the duration between a first time point and the third time point, the first time point is the time when the terminal receives activation indication information, the activation indication information being used to indicate activation of the secondary cell, the second time point is the time when the terminal receives update indication information, the update indication information being used to indicate the update period of the synchronization signal block, and the third time point is the time when the terminal receives deactivation indication information, the deactivation indication information being used to indicate deactivation of the synchronization signal block.

[0220] In some embodiments, the length of the time window is determined according to at least one of the following:

[0221] First quantity;

[0222] The fourth duration is the offset duration between the first moment and the fourth moment: the first moment is the moment when the terminal receives the activation indication information, and the fourth moment is the moment when the terminal receives the trigger information, which is used to trigger the transmission of the synchronization signal block;

[0223] The third moment is the moment when the terminal receives the deactivation instruction information, which is used to indicate the deactivation of the synchronization signal block.

[0224] In some embodiments, the length of the time window is the sum of a fourth duration and a fifth duration, wherein the fifth duration is the minimum of a first duration and a third duration; the first duration is the duration of a first number of transmission cycles, wherein the transmission cycle is the period of a synchronization signal block, and the first number is greater than 1; the third duration is the duration between a first moment and a third moment, wherein the third moment is the moment when the terminal receives the deactivation indication information, and the deactivation indication information is used to indicate the deactivation of the synchronization signal block.

[0225] Step S3103: Send the measurement results to the network device.

[0226] In some embodiments, measurement results are sent to the network device according to a reporting period, wherein the reporting period is shorter than the length of the time window.

[0227] Figure 4 is a flowchart illustrating a measurement method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 4, the present disclosure relates to a measurement method, which includes the following steps:

[0228] Step S4101: The terminal receives configuration information sent by the network device.

[0229] In some embodiments, a first measurement cycle configuration information is received from a network device, the first measurement cycle configuration information being used to configure a measurement cycle.

[0230] In some embodiments, a second measurement period configuration information is received from a network device, the second measurement period configuration information being used to configure multiple candidate measurement periods for the synchronization signal block.

[0231] In some embodiments, measurement cycle indication information sent by a network device is received, the measurement cycle indication information being used to indicate one of the plurality of candidate measurement cycles.

[0232] Step S4102: The terminal receives the SSB sent by the network device.

[0233] This step is the same as step S3101, and will not be repeated here.

[0234] Step S4103: The terminal measures the secondary cell.

[0235] This step is the same as step S3102, and will not be repeated here.

[0236] Step S4104: Send the measurement results to the network device.

[0237] This step is the same as step S3103, and will not be repeated here.

[0238] This disclosure also proposes an apparatus (also referred to as a communication device, etc.) for implementing any of the above methods. For example, an apparatus is proposed that includes units or modules for implementing the steps performed by the terminal in any of the above methods. Furthermore, another apparatus is proposed 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.

[0239] 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.

[0240] 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).

[0241] Figure 5A is a schematic diagram of the structure of a terminal according to an embodiment of this disclosure. Terminal 5100 is used to execute any of the above methods. In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 5A, terminal 5100 may include at least one of a transceiver module 5101, a processing module 5102, etc. In some embodiments, the transceiver module 5101 is used to receive a synchronization signal block sent by a network device, the synchronization signal block being used to measure a secondary cell; the processing module 5102 is used to measure the secondary cell within a time window according to a first measurement period, the first measurement period being less than a second measurement period, the second measurement period being the period during which the terminal measures the secondary cell after the time window. Optionally, the transceiver module 5101 is used to perform at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by the terminal 101 in any of the above methods (e.g., steps S2101, S2102, S2103, S2104, S2201, S2202, S2203, S2204, S2206, S2301, S2302, S2303, S2304, S3101, S3103, S4101, S4102, S4104, but not limited thereto), which will not be elaborated here. Optionally, the processing module 5102 is used to execute at least one of the other steps executed by the terminal 101 in any of the above methods (e.g., steps S2105, S2205, S2305, S3102, S4103, but not limited thereto), which will not be elaborated here.

[0242] Figure 5B is a schematic diagram of the structure of an access network device according to an embodiment of this disclosure. Network device 5200 is used to perform any of the above methods. In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 5B, network device 5200 may include at least one of a transceiver module 5201, a processing module 5202, etc. In some embodiments, the transceiver module 5201 is used to send a synchronization signal block to a terminal. The synchronization signal block is used by the terminal to measure the secondary cell within a time window according to a first measurement period, where the first measurement period is less than a second measurement period, and the second measurement period is the period during which the terminal measures the secondary cell after the time window. Optionally, the transceiver module 5201 is used to perform at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by the network device 102 in any of the above methods (e.g., steps S2101, S2102, S2103, S2104, S2201, S2202, S2203, S2204, S2206, S2301, S2302, S2303, S2304, S3101, S3103, S4101, S4102, S4104, but not limited thereto), which will not be elaborated here. Optionally, the processing module 5202 is used to execute at least one of the other steps executed by the terminal 101 in any of the above methods (e.g., steps S2105, S2205, S2305, S3102, S4103, but not limited thereto), which will not be elaborated here.

[0243] 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.

[0244] 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.

[0245] In some embodiments, the processing module can be interchanged with the processor, and the transceiver module can be interchanged with the transceiver.

[0246] 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.

[0247] As shown in Figure 6A, the communication device 6100 is used to execute any of the above methods. In some embodiments, the communication device 6100 includes one or more processors 6101. The processor 6101 may be a general-purpose processor or a special-purpose processor, such as a baseband processor or a central processing unit. The baseband processor may be used to process communication protocols and communication data, and the central processing unit may be used to control communication devices (e.g., base stations, baseband chips, terminal devices, terminal device chips, DUs or CUs, etc.), execute programs, and process program data. Optionally, the communication device 6100 is used to execute any of the above methods. Optionally, one or more processors 6101 are used to invoke instructions to cause the communication device 6100 to execute any of the above methods.

[0248] In some embodiments, the communication device 6100 further includes one or more transceivers 6102. When the communication device 6100 includes one or more transceivers 6102, the transceivers 6102 perform at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above method (e.g., steps S2101, S2102, S2103, S2104, S2201, S2202, S2203, S2204, S2206, S2301, S2302, S2303, S2304, S3101, S3103, S4101, S4102, S4104, but not limited thereto), and the processor 6101 performs at least one of other steps (e.g., steps S2105, S2205, S2305, S3102, S4103, but not limited thereto). In optional embodiments, the transceiver may include a receiver and / or a transmitter, which may be separate or integrated. Optionally, the terms transceiver, transceiver unit, transceiver, transceiver circuit, interface circuit, interface, etc., can be used interchangeably; the terms transmitter, transmitting unit, transmitter, transmitting circuit, etc., can be used interchangeably; the terms receiver, receiving unit, receiver, receiving circuit, etc., can be used interchangeably.

[0249] In some embodiments, the communication device 6100 further includes one or more memories 6103 for storing data and / or instructions. Optionally, one or more processors 6101 are used to invoke instructions stored in the memory 6103 to cause the communication device 6100 to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, all or part of the memory 6103 may also be located outside the communication device 6100. In an optional embodiment, the communication device 6100 may include one or more interface circuits 6104. Optionally, the interface circuit 6104 is connected to the memory 6102 and can be used to receive data and / or instructions from the memory 6102 or other devices, and can be used to send data and / or instructions to the memory 6102 or other devices. For example, the interface circuit 6104 can read data and / or instructions stored in the memory 6102 and send the data and / or instructions to the processor 6101.

[0250] 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, programs and / or instructions; (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.

[0251] 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.

[0252] Chip 6200 includes one or more processors 6201. Chip 6200 is used to perform any of the methods described above.

[0253] In some embodiments, chip 6200 further includes one or more interface circuits 6202. Optionally, terms such as interface circuit, interface, and transceiver pin can be used interchangeably. In some embodiments, chip 6200 further includes one or more memories 6203 for storing data and / or instructions. Optionally, all or part of the memories 6203 may be located outside of chip 6200. Optionally, interface circuit 6202 is connected to memory 6203, and interface circuit 6202 can be used to receive data and / or instructions from memory 6203 or other devices, and interface circuit 6202 can be used to send data and / or instructions to memory 6203 or other devices. For example, interface circuit 6202 can read data and / or instructions stored in memory 6203 and send the data and / or instructions to processor 6201.

[0254] In some embodiments, the interface circuit 6202 performs at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above-described method (e.g., steps S2101, S2102, S2103, S2104, S2201, S2202, S2203, S2204, S2206, S2301, S2302, S2303, S2304, S3101, S3103, S4101, S4102, S4104, but not limited thereto). The interface circuit 6202 performing the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above-described method refers, for example, to the interface circuit 6202 performing data and / or instruction interaction between the processor 6201, the chip 6200, the memory 6203, or the transceiver device. In some embodiments, the processor 6201 performs at least one of other steps (e.g., steps S2105, S2205, S2305, S3102, S4103, but is not limited thereto).

[0255] The modules and / or devices described in the various embodiments, such as virtual devices, physical devices, and chips, can be combined or separated arbitrarily as needed. Optionally, some or all steps can also be performed collaboratively by multiple modules and / or devices, which is not limited here.

[0256] This disclosure also proposes a storage medium storing instructions that, when executed on a communication device, cause the communication device to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the storage medium is an electronic storage medium. Optionally, the storage medium is a computer-readable storage medium, but not limited thereto; it may also be a storage medium readable by other devices. Optionally, the storage medium may be a non-transitory storage medium, but not limited thereto; it may also be a temporary storage medium.

[0257] This disclosure also proposes a program product, including a program and / or instructions, which, when executed by a communication device, cause the communication device to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the program product is a computer program product. Optionally, the program product is stored on the storage medium.

[0258] This disclosure also proposes a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform any of the above methods.

Claims

1. A measurement method, the method being executed by a terminal, the method comprising: Receive synchronization signal blocks sent by network devices, the synchronization signal blocks being used to measure secondary cells; Within a time window, the secondary cell is measured according to a first measurement cycle, where the first measurement cycle is shorter than a second measurement cycle, and the second measurement cycle is the cycle during which the terminal measures the secondary cell after the time window.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein, The method further includes: Receive activation indication information sent by the network device, the activation indication information being used to indicate the activation of the secondary cell; The start time of the time window is the first moment, which is the moment when the terminal receives the activation instruction information.

3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The method further includes: Receive update indication information sent by the network device, the update indication information being used to indicate the update cycle of the synchronization signal block; The end time of the time window is the second time, which is the time when the terminal receives the update instruction information.

4. The method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The method further includes: Receive a deactivation instruction message sent by the network device, the deactivation instruction message being used to indicate the deactivation of the synchronization signal; The end time of the time window is the third time, which is the time when the terminal receives the deactivation instruction information.

5. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The length of the time window is greater than or equal to a first duration, the first duration being the duration of a first number of transmission cycles, the transmission cycle being the period of a synchronization signal block, and the first number being greater than 1.

6. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The length of the time window is the largest of the first duration and the second duration, or the length of the time window is the largest of the first duration and the third duration, wherein... The second duration is the duration between the first moment and the second moment, and the third duration is the duration between the first moment and the third moment. The first moment is the moment when the terminal receives the activation indication information, which is used to indicate the activation of the secondary cell. The second moment is the moment when the terminal receives the update indication information, which is used to indicate the update cycle of the synchronization signal block. The third moment is the moment when the terminal receives the deactivation indication information, which is used to indicate the deactivation of the synchronization signal block.

7. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The length of the time window is determined based on at least one of the following: The first number, the first quantity is greater than 1; The fourth duration is the offset duration between the first moment and the fourth moment: the first moment is the moment when the terminal receives the activation indication information, and the fourth moment is the moment when the terminal receives the trigger information, which is used to trigger the transmission of the synchronization signal block; The third moment is the moment when the terminal receives the deactivation instruction information, which is used to indicate the deactivation of the synchronization signal block.

8. The method according to claim 7, wherein, The length of the time window is the sum of the fourth duration and the fifth duration, wherein the fifth duration is the minimum of the first duration and the third duration; The first duration is the duration of the first number of transmission cycles, where the transmission cycle is the period of the synchronization signal block, and the first number is greater than 1. The third duration is the duration between the first moment and the third moment, and the third moment is the moment when the terminal receives the deactivation instruction information, which is used to indicate the deactivation of the synchronization signal block.

9. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein, The method further includes: Receive first measurement cycle configuration information sent by the network device, the first measurement cycle configuration information being used to configure a measurement cycle.

10. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein, The method further includes: The system receives second measurement cycle configuration information sent by a network device. The second measurement cycle configuration information is used to configure multiple candidate measurement cycles for the synchronization signal block.

11. The method according to claim 10, wherein, The method further includes: The device receives measurement cycle indication information sent by a network device, the measurement cycle indication information being used to indicate one of the plurality of candidate measurement cycles.

12. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein, The method further includes: Measurement results are sent to the network device according to a reporting period, wherein the reporting period is shorter than the length of the time window.

13. A measurement method, the method being performed by a network device, the method comprising: A synchronization signal block is sent to the terminal. The synchronization signal block is used by the terminal to measure the secondary cell within a time window according to a first measurement period. The first measurement period is shorter than a second measurement period. The second measurement period is the period after the time window during which the terminal measures the secondary cell.

14. The method according to claim 13, wherein, The method further includes: Send activation instruction information to the terminal, the activation instruction information being used to indicate the activation of the secondary cell; The start time of the time window is the first moment, which is the moment when the terminal receives the activation instruction information.

15. The method according to claim 13, wherein, The method further includes: Send update indication information to the terminal, the update indication information being used to indicate the update cycle of the synchronization signal block; The end time of the time window is the second time, which is the time when the terminal receives the update instruction information.

16. The method according to claim 13, wherein, The method further includes: Send update indication information to the terminal, the update indication information being used to indicate the update cycle of the synchronization signal block; The end time of the time window is the second time, which is the time when the terminal receives the update instruction information.

17. The method according to any one of claims 13 to 16, wherein, The length of the time window is greater than or equal to a first duration, the first duration being the duration of a first number of transmission cycles, the transmission cycle being the period of a synchronization signal block, and the first number being greater than 1.

18. The method according to any one of claims 13 to 16, wherein, The length of the time window is the largest of the first duration and the second duration, or the length of the time window is the largest of the first duration and the third duration, wherein... The second duration is the duration between the first moment and the second moment, and the third duration is the duration between the first moment and the third moment. The first moment is the moment when the terminal receives the activation indication information, which is used to indicate the activation of the secondary cell. The second moment is the moment when the terminal receives the update indication information, which is used to indicate the update cycle of the synchronization signal block. The third moment is the moment when the terminal receives the deactivation indication information, which is used to indicate the deactivation of the synchronization signal block.

19. The method according to any one of claims 13 to 16, wherein, The length of the time window is determined based on at least one of the following: The first quantity, where the first quantity is greater than 1; The fourth duration is the offset duration between the first moment and the fourth moment: the first moment is the moment when the terminal receives the activation indication information, and the fourth moment is the moment when the terminal receives the trigger information, which is used to trigger the transmission of the synchronization signal block; The third moment is the moment when the terminal receives the deactivation instruction information, which is used to indicate the deactivation of the synchronization signal block.

20. The method according to claim 19, wherein, The length of the time window is the sum of the fourth duration and the fifth duration, wherein the fifth duration is the minimum of the first duration and the third duration; The first duration is the duration of a first number of transmission cycles, where the transmission cycle is the period of a synchronization signal block, and the first number is greater than 1. The third duration is the duration between the first moment and the third moment, and the third moment is the moment when the terminal receives the deactivation instruction information, which is used to indicate the deactivation of the synchronization signal block.

21. The method according to any one of claims 13 to 20, wherein, The method further includes: Send first measurement cycle configuration information to the terminal. The first measurement cycle configuration information is used to configure a measurement cycle.

22. The method according to any one of claims 13 to 20, wherein, The method further includes: Send second measurement cycle configuration information to the terminal. The second measurement cycle configuration information is used to configure multiple candidate measurement cycles of the synchronization signal block.

23. The method according to claim 22, wherein, The method further includes: The measurement cycle indication information is sent to the terminal, and the measurement cycle indication information is used to indicate one of the multiple candidate measurement cycles.

24. The method according to any one of claims 13 to 23, wherein, The method further includes: The system receives measurement results sent by the terminal according to a reporting period, where the reporting period is shorter than the length of the time window.

25. A communication device, wherein, The communication device is used to perform the measurement method according to any one of claims 1-12 and 13-24.

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

27. A storage medium storing instructions, wherein, When the instruction is executed on the communication device, the communication device performs the measurement 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, wherein, When at least one of the programs or instructions is executed by a communication device, it implements the steps of the method described in claims 1-12, 13-24.

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