WO2024164117A1 - Method and apparatus for sending report, method and apparatus for receiving report, and devices and readable storage medium - Google Patents

Abstract

The present disclosure is applied to the technical field of wireless communications. Provided are a method and apparatus for sending a report, a method and apparatus for receiving a report, and a readable storage medium. A method for sending a signal, which method is executed by a user equipment, comprises: configuring a channel state information (CSI) report to be sent on a first carrier within a first time period; and when the first time period is within a discontinuous reception (DRX)-off period of the first carrier, sending, within the first time period, the CSI report on a second carrier to a network device.

Description

A method, device, equipment and readable storage medium for sending or receiving a report Technical Field

The present disclosure relates to the field of wireless communication technologies, and in particular to a method, apparatus, device and readable storage medium for sending or receiving a report.

Background Art

In order to save energy consumption of network equipment, network equipment can adopt discontinuous reception (DRX). There are two time periods in DRX technology, one of which is called the DRX working period, namely the DRX-On period, and the other is called the DRX off period, namely the DRX-Off period. When using DRX, network equipment receives uplink information normally in the DRX-On period, and does not receive part of the uplink information in the DRX-Off period. For example, the part of the uplink information that is not received includes the CSI (Channel State Information) report sent by the user equipment.

Summary of the invention

The present disclosure provides a method, apparatus, device and readable storage medium for sending or receiving a report.

In a first aspect, a method for sending a report is provided, which is performed by a user equipment, and the method includes: a channel state information CSI report is configured to be sent on a first carrier within a first time period; when the first time period is within a discontinuous reception DRX off period of the first carrier, the CSI report is sent to a network device on a second carrier within the first time period.

In some possible implementations, the second carrier is in a non-DRX off state during the first time period, or the second carrier is in a non-DRX off state during a second time period, the second time period includes the first time period, and the non-DRX off state is a DRX working state, or a state in which DRX is not configured.

In some possible implementations, the CSI report includes at least one of the following: a periodic CSI report sent on a physical uplink control channel PUCCH, and a semi-persistent CSI report sent on the PUCCH.

In some possible implementations, the second carrier is configured with a PUCCH, and the second carrier is at least one of the following:

A primary cell in a primary cell group;

A primary cell in a secondary cell group;

A secondary cell configured with PUCCH.

In some possible implementations, the CSI report includes at least one of the following: a semi-persistent CSI report sent on a PUSCH, and an aperiodic CSI report sent on a PUSCH.

In some possible implementations, the method further includes:

receiving downlink control information DCI sent by the network device, wherein the DCI indicates at least one candidate carrier, The second carrier is one of the at least one candidate carrier.

In some possible implementations, the method further includes:

A high-layer signaling is received from the network device, where the high-layer signaling includes configuration information, where the configuration information is used to configure at least one candidate carrier, and the second carrier is one of the at least one candidate carrier.

In some possible implementations, the method further includes:

When the at least one candidate carrier is more than one candidate carrier, the second carrier is selected from the more than one candidate carriers according to a rule.

In some possible implementations, the method further includes:

selecting an activated carrier meeting a condition from the activated carriers of the user equipment as the second carrier, or,

One or more activated carriers meeting a condition are selected from the activated carriers of the user equipment, and the second carrier is selected from the one or more activated carriers according to a rule.

In some possible implementations, the rule includes at least one of the following:

Selecting a carrier that is in a DRX working period during the first period;

Selecting a carrier that is in a DRX working period during the first period and has a smallest cell index;

Select a carrier that is not configured with DRX;

A carrier that is not configured with DRX and has the smallest cell index is selected.

In some possible implementations, the condition includes at least one of the following:

Configured with PUCCH;

The CSI report is sent in a non-DRX off state during the period of time, where the non-DRX off state is a DRX working state or a state where DRX is not configured.

In some possible implementations, the second carrier is a primary cell in a primary cell group agreed upon by a protocol.

In a second aspect, a method for receiving a report is provided, which is performed by a network device, and the method includes:

The channel state information CSI report is configured to be sent on a first carrier within a first time period; when the first time period is within a discontinuous reception DRX off period of the first carrier, the CSI report sent by the user equipment is received on a second carrier within the first time period.

In some possible implementations, the second carrier is in a non-DRX off state during the first time period, or the second carrier is in a non-DRX off state during a second time period, the second time period includes the first time period, and the non-DRX off state is a DRX working state, or a state in which DRX is not configured.

In some possible implementations, the CSI report includes at least one of the following: a periodic CSI report, a semi-persistent CSI report sent on a physical uplink control channel PUCCH.

In some possible implementations, the second carrier is configured with a PUCCH, and the second carrier is at least one of the following:

A primary cell in a primary cell group;

A primary cell in a secondary cell group;

A secondary cell configured with PUCCH.

In some possible implementations, the CSI report includes at least one of the following: a semi-persistent CSI report sent on a physical uplink control channel PUSCH, and an aperiodic CSI report sent on the PUSCH.

In some possible implementations, the method further includes:

A high-layer signaling is sent to the user equipment, where the high-layer signaling includes configuration information, where the configuration information is used to configure at least one candidate carrier, and the second carrier is one of the at least one candidate carrier.

In some possible implementations, the method further includes:

Downlink control information DCI is sent to the user equipment, where the DCI indicates at least one candidate carrier, and the second carrier is one of the at least one candidate carrier.

In some possible implementations, the second carrier is a primary cell in a primary cell group agreed upon by a protocol.

According to a third aspect, a device for sending a report is provided, which is configured in a user equipment, and the device includes:

The transceiver module is configured to send the CSI report to the network device on the second carrier within the first time period when the channel state information CSI report is configured to be sent on the first carrier within the first time period and when the first time period is within the off time period of the discontinuous reception DRX of the first carrier.

In a fourth aspect, a device for receiving a report is provided, which is configured in a network device, and the device includes:

The transceiver module is configured to receive the CSI report sent by the user equipment on the second carrier within the first time period when the channel state information CSI report is configured to be sent on the first carrier within the first time period and when the first time period is within the off time period of the discontinuous reception DRX of the first carrier.

In a fifth aspect, an electronic device is provided, including a processor and a memory, wherein:

The memory is used to store computer programs;

The processor is used to execute the computer program to implement the first aspect or any possible design of the first aspect.

In a sixth aspect, an electronic device is provided, including a processor and a memory, wherein:

The memory is used to store computer programs;

The processor is used to execute the computer program to implement the second aspect or any possible design of the second aspect.

In a seventh aspect, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, wherein instructions are stored in the computer-readable storage medium. When the instructions are called and executed on a computer, the computer executes the above-mentioned first aspect or any possible design of the first aspect.

In an eighth aspect, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, wherein instructions are stored in the computer-readable storage medium. When the instructions are called and executed on a computer, the computer executes the above-mentioned second aspect or any possible design of the second aspect.

In the ninth aspect, a communication system is provided, which includes a user device and a network device, wherein the user device is used to execute the above-mentioned first aspect or any possible design of the first aspect; and the network device is used to execute the above-mentioned second aspect or any possible design of the second aspect.

In the present disclosure, in the case where a network device applies DRX, when a UE needs to send a CSI report on a first carrier that is in a DRX off period, the UE sends the CSI report on a second carrier, thereby solving the problem of being unable to report the CSI report due to the fact that the sending period on the first carrier is in a DRX off period, avoiding invalid reporting of the CSI report due to the use of DRX, and ensuring the validity of the CSI report when DRX is applied.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the embodiments of the present disclosure and constitute a part of this application. The illustrative embodiments of the embodiments of the present disclosure and their descriptions are used to explain the embodiments of the present disclosure and do not constitute an improper limitation on the embodiments of the present disclosure. In the drawings:

The accompanying drawings herein are incorporated in and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the embodiments of the present disclosure, and together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the embodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG1 is a schematic diagram of a wireless communication system architecture provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG2 is a schematic diagram of DRX corresponding to different carriers provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG3 is a schematic diagram of another DRX corresponding to different carriers provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG4 is a schematic diagram of an interaction of sending and receiving reports provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG5 is another interactive schematic diagram of sending and receiving reports provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG6 is another interactive schematic diagram of sending and receiving reports provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG7 is another interactive schematic diagram of sending and receiving reports provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG8 is another interactive schematic diagram of sending and receiving reports provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG9 is another interactive schematic diagram of sending and receiving reports provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG10 is a flowchart of a method for sending a report provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG11 is a flowchart of another method for sending a report provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG12 is a flowchart of another method for sending a report provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG13 is a flowchart of another method for sending a report provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG14 is a flowchart of another method for sending a report provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG15 is a flowchart of another method for sending a report provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG16 is a flowchart of a method for receiving a report provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG17 is a flowchart of another method for receiving a report provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG18 is a flowchart of another method for receiving a report provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG19 is a structural diagram of a device for sending a report provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG20 is a structural diagram of another apparatus for sending a report provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG21 is a structural diagram of a device for receiving a report provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 22 is a structural diagram of another apparatus for receiving reports provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The embodiments of the present disclosure are now further described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

Exemplary embodiments will be described in detail herein, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements. The implementations described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all implementations consistent with the embodiments of the present disclosure. Instead, they are merely examples of devices and methods consistent with some aspects of the present disclosure as detailed in the appended claims.

The terms used in the disclosed embodiments are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the disclosed embodiments. The singular forms of "a" and "the" used in the disclosed embodiments and the appended claims are also intended to include plural forms unless the context clearly indicates other meanings. It should also be understood that the term "and/or" used herein refers to and includes any or all possible combinations of one or more associated listed items.

It should be understood that although the terms first, second, third, etc. may be used to describe various information in the embodiments of the present disclosure, these information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish the same type of information from each other. For example, without departing from the scope of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the first indication information may also be referred to as the second indication information, and similarly, the second indication information may also be referred to as the first indication information. Depending on the context, the words "if" and "if" as used herein may be interpreted as "at" or "when" or "in response to determination".

Embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended to be used to explain the present disclosure, and should not be construed as limiting the present disclosure.

As shown in FIG. 1 , the method provided in the embodiment of the present disclosure can be applied to a wireless communication system 100. It may include user equipment 101 and network equipment 102, and the number of the included equipment is not limited.

It should be understood that the above wireless communication system 100 can be applied to both low-frequency scenarios and high-frequency scenarios. The application scenarios of the wireless communication system 100 include, but are not limited to, long-term evolution (LTE) system, LTE frequency division duplex (FDD) system, LTE time division duplex (TDD) system, worldwide interoperability for microwave access (WiMAX) communication system, cloud radio access network (CRAN) system, future fifth-generation (5G) system, new radio (NR) communication system or future evolved public land mobile network (PLMN) system, etc.

The user equipment 101 shown above may be a terminal, an access user equipment, a user equipment unit, a user equipment station, a mobile station (MS), a remote station, a remote user equipment, a mobile user equipment (mobile terminal), a wireless communication device, a user equipment agent, etc. The user equipment 101 may have a wireless transceiver function, and it may communicate with one or more network devices of one or more communication systems (such as wireless communication) and receive network services provided by the network devices, where the network devices include but are not limited to the illustrated network device 102.

Among them, the user equipment 101 can be a cellular phone, a cordless phone, a session initiation protocol (SIP) phone, a wireless local loop (WLL) station, a personal digital assistant (PDA) device, a handheld device with wireless communication function, a computing device or other processing device connected to a wireless modem, a vehicle-mounted device, a wearable device, a user device in a future 5G network, or a user device in a future evolved PLMN network, etc.

For example, the network device 102 may be an access network device (or access network point). Among them, the access network device refers to a device that provides network access functions, such as a radio access network (RAN) base station, etc. Specifically, it may include a base station (BS), or a base station and a wireless resource management device for controlling the base station, etc., and may also include a relay station (relay device), an access point, and a base station in a future 5G network, a base station in a future evolved PLMN network, or an NR base station, etc., which may be a wearable device or a vehicle-mounted device. The network device 102 may also be a communication chip with a communication module.

When performing DRX configuration, DRX configuration may be performed for a carrier. For example, DRX configuration is performed for different carriers. In one example, as shown in FIG2 , different DRX configuration information is configured for carrier 1 and carrier 2 respectively.

After DRX is configured for a carrier, when a time period is in the DRX-On period of the carrier, the carrier is said to be in the DRX-on state during the time period. Similarly, when a time period is in the DRX-Off period of the carrier, the carrier is said to be in the DRX-Off state during the time period.

When a carrier is in a non-DRX-Off state in a certain period of time, it may correspond to two situations. In the first situation, the carrier is in a DRX-on state in this period of time. In the second situation, the carrier is not configured with DRX configuration information. Alternatively, the carrier is not configured with DRX configuration information in this period of time.

In one example, as shown in FIG. 3 , the UE applies carrier aggregation (CA) and is configured 4 service carriers.

Different DRX configuration information is configured for carrier 1 and carrier 2 respectively, and no DRX configuration information is configured for carrier 3 and carrier 4.

Time period A corresponds to the DRX-On time period of carrier 1, and corresponds to the DRX-Off time period of carrier 2; it can be said that: carrier 1 is in the DRX-On state in time period A, and carrier 2 is in the DRX-Off state in time period A.

Time period B corresponds to the DRX-Off time period of carrier 1, and corresponds to the DRX-On time period of carrier 2; it can be said that: carrier 1 is in the DRX-Off state in time period B, and carrier 2 is in the DRX-On state in time period B.

For a certain CSI report, you can configure the carrier on which the CSI report is transmitted.

For example, the carrier parameter in CSI-ReportConfig can be used to configure the carrier on which a CSI report is transmitted.

The relevant structure in CSI-ReportConfig is as follows:

Set the ServCellIndex corresponding to the carrier parameter in CSI-ReportConfig to the index of the serving cell corresponding to a carrier, and then set the carrier for sending the CSI report to that carrier. If the carrier is not configured, the CSI report will be sent on the carrier where the CSI report configuration information is sent by default.

The CSI report sent by the UE to the network device may be any of the following:

Periodic CSI reports;

semi-continuous CSI reporting;

Aperiodic CSI reporting.

Among them, periodic CSI reports are transmitted on the Physical Uplink Control Channel (PUCCH), semi-continuous CSI reports can be transmitted on PUCCH or on the Physical Uplink Shared Channel (PUSCH), and non-periodic CSI reports are transmitted on PUSCH.

In some possible implementations, in a CA scenario, not all serving cells can be configured with PUCCH. In one example, the primary cell (Pcell) in the primary cell group and the primary cell (Pcell) in the secondary cell group are collectively referred to as the primary secondary cell (PSCell) and are configured with PUCCH. If the UE capability supports it, PUCCH can be configured for at most one secondary cell in the secondary cell, or for each secondary cell. At most one secondary cell in a cell group (primary cell group or secondary cell group) is configured with a PUCCH. If the CSI report is transmitted on the PUCCH, when configuring a carrier for the CSI report through the carrier parameter, it is necessary to ensure that the carrier is configured with a PUCCH.

Considering that when the CSI report is indicated by the network device to be sent on a certain carrier and the time period for sending the CSI report is in the DRX off period of the carrier, if the UE sends the report according to this instruction, the network device cannot receive it. Therefore, in order to enable the network device to receive the CSI report, it can be considered to send it on other carriers.

The embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method for sending and receiving a report, wherein the CSI report is configured to be sent on a first carrier in a first time period. FIG4 is a flowchart of sending and receiving a report according to an exemplary embodiment. As shown in FIG4, the method includes S401-S402.

S401: When a first time period is within a discontinuous reception (DRX) off time period of the first carrier, send the CSI report to a network device on a second carrier within the first time period.

In some possible implementations, the second carrier is different from the first carrier.

In some possible implementations, before S401, the method further includes S400, where the network device sends indication information to the UE, where the indication information is used to instruct the CSI report to be sent on the first carrier.

In some possible implementations, the second carrier is in a non-DRX off state during the first time period, and the non-DRX off state is a DRX working state or a state in which DRX is not configured.

Alternatively, the second carrier is in a non-DRX off state during a second time period, and the second time period includes the first time period.

In some possible implementations, the first time period may be a time period for sending the CSI report. Alternatively, the first time period may include a time period for sending the CSI report, and the duration of the first time period is greater than the duration of the time period for sending the CSI report.

In one example, the time period for sending the CSI report is [t1, t2], and the first time period is [t1, t2], wherein the time units of t1 and t2 are time units in the time domain, and the time units may be time slots, micro time slots, half time slots, subframes, half frames, frames or symbols, etc.

In another example, the time period for sending the CSI report is [t1, t2], and the second time period is [t3, t4], wherein t3 is earlier than t1, and t4 is later than t2, wherein the time units of t1, t2, t3 and t4 are time units in the time domain, and the time units can be time slots, micro time slots, half time slots, subframes, half frames, frames or symbols, etc.

In some possible implementations, the CSI report has different types, for example, the type of the CSI report is one of the following types:

Type 1 CSI report: periodic CSI report sent on PUCCH;

Second type of CSI report: semi-persistent CSI report sent on PUCCH;

The third type of CSI report: semi-persistent CSI report sent on PUSCH;

The fourth type of CSI report: an aperiodic CSI report sent on the PUSCH.

In some possible implementations, the second carrier is a primary cell (Pcell) in a primary cell group agreed upon by a protocol.

S402: The network device receives a CSI report sent by a UE on a second carrier within the first time period.

In the embodiment of the present disclosure, when the network device applies DRX, when the UE needs to send a CSI report on the first carrier that is in the DRX off period, the UE sends the CSI report on the second carrier, thereby solving the problem of being unable to report the CSI report due to the sending period being in the DRX off period on the first carrier, avoiding invalid reporting of the CSI report due to the use of DRX, and ensuring the validity of the CSI report when DRX is applied.

The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method for sending and receiving a report, which is applicable to a first type or a second type of CSI report, wherein the first type of CSI report is a periodic CSI report sent on a PUCCH, and the second type of CSI report is a semi-continuous CSI report sent on a PUCCH. In the method, the CSI report is configured to be sent on a first carrier in a first time period.

Fig. 5 is a flow chart showing a method of sending and receiving a report according to an exemplary embodiment. As shown in Fig. 5, the method includes S501-S504.

S501: A network device sends a high-layer signaling to a UE, where the high-layer signaling includes configuration information, and the configuration information is used to configure at least one candidate carrier.

In some possible implementations, the configuration information is a carrier parameter in CSI-ReportConfig, the carrier parameter indicates multiple carriers, the first carrier among the multiple carriers is the first carrier, thereby indicating that the CSI report is sent on the first carrier, and other carriers among the multiple carriers are candidate carriers.

In some possible implementations, the configuration information is a carrier parameter in CSI-ReportConfig and a newly added Candidate carrier parameter, the carrier parameter indicates a first carrier, thereby indicating that the CSI report is sent on the first carrier, and the Candidate carrier parameter indicates at least one candidate carrier.

S502: The UE determines a second carrier according to the at least one candidate carrier, where the second carrier is one of the at least one candidate carrier, and a PUCCH is configured on the second carrier.

The second carrier is at least one of the following:

A primary cell in a primary cell group;

A primary cell in a secondary cell group;

A secondary cell configured with PUCCH.

In some possible implementations, when the at least one candidate carrier is one candidate carrier, the second carrier is determined to be the one candidate carrier.

In some possible implementations, when the at least one candidate carrier is more than one candidate carrier, the UE selects the second carrier from the more than one candidate carriers according to a rule.

Optionally, the rule includes at least one of the following:

selecting a carrier that is in a DRX working period during the first period,

Selecting a carrier that is in a DRX working period during the first period and has the smallest cell index,

Select a carrier that is not configured with DRX.

A carrier that is not configured with DRX and has the smallest cell index is selected.

Among them, selecting the carrier with the smallest cell index is conducive to selecting the primary cell.

S503: When the first time period is within a discontinuous reception (DRX) off period of the first carrier, the UE sends the CSI report to the network device on the second carrier within the first time period.

In some possible implementations, the second carrier is different from the first carrier.

S504: The network device receives the CSI report on the second carrier within a first time period.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, for a periodic CSI report sent on a PUCCH or a semi-continuous CSI report sent on a PUCCH, a network device configures at least one candidate carrier for a UE through high-level signaling, and the UE determines from the candidate carriers a suitable second carrier for sending the CSI report to the network device within a first time period, thereby solving the problem of being unable to report the CSI report due to the fact that the sending time period is in a DRX off period on the first carrier.

In one example,

In the CSI report configuration (CSI report configuration), the network device configures a secondary cell (denoted as cell A) in the secondary cell group of the user equipment as the first carrier to transmit the periodic CSI report and/or semi-continuous CSI report sent on the PUCCH through the carrier parameter. However, during the period of sending the CSI report, cell A is in the DRX-off state. If the UE sends the CSI report according to the configuration, the network device will not be able to receive the CSI report.

The network device configures the candidate carriers through high-level signaling, for example, through CSI report configuration. If the network device is configured with two candidate carriers, one of which is the primary cell (Pcell) in the primary cell group of the user equipment, and the other candidate carrier is a scell (denoted as cell B) in the primary cell group that is configured with PUCCH, the Pcell in the primary cell group is not configured with the DRX function, and the cell B is configured with the DRX function, and in the transmission period of the CSI report, cell B is in the DRX-on state (that is, not in the DRX-Off state), that is, the CSI report can be received normally in this transmission period.

The user equipment selects the second carrier for sending the CSI report according to the rule, for example, selects a serving cell not configured with the DRX function as the second carrier, that is, selects a primary cell (Pcell) in a primary cell group as the second carrier.

The embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method for sending and receiving a report, which is applicable to a third type and a fourth type of CSI report, wherein the third type of CSI report is a semi-persistent CSI report sent on a PUSCH, and the fourth type of CSI report is an aperiodic CSI report sent on a PUSCH. In the method, the CSI report is configured to be sent on a first carrier in a first time period.

Fig. 6 is a flow chart showing a method of sending and receiving a report according to an exemplary embodiment. As shown in Fig. 6, the method includes S601-S604.

S601: A network device sends a high-layer signaling to a UE, where the high-layer signaling includes configuration information, and the configuration information is used to configure at least one candidate carrier.

In some possible implementations, the configuration information is a carrier parameter in CSI-ReportConfig, the carrier parameter indicates multiple carriers, the first carrier among the multiple carriers is the first carrier, thereby indicating that the CSI report is sent on the first carrier, and other carriers among the multiple carriers are candidate carriers.

In some possible implementations, the configuration information is a carrier parameter in CSI-ReportConfig and a newly added Candidate carrier parameter, the carrier parameter indicates a first carrier, thereby indicating that the CSI report is sent on the first carrier, and the Candidate carrier parameter indicates at least one candidate carrier.

S602: The UE determines a second carrier according to at least one candidate carrier, where the second carrier is one of the at least one candidate carrier.

In some possible implementations, when the at least one candidate carrier is one candidate carrier, the second carrier is determined to be the one candidate carrier.

In some possible implementations, when the at least one candidate carrier is more than one candidate carrier, the UE selects the second carrier from the more than one candidate carriers according to a rule.

Optionally, the rule includes at least one of the following:

selecting a carrier that is in a DRX working period during the first period,

Selecting a carrier that is in a DRX working period during the first period and has the smallest cell index,

Select a carrier that is not configured with DRX.

A carrier that is not configured with DRX and has the smallest cell index is selected.

Among them, selecting the carrier with the smallest cell index is conducive to selecting the primary cell.

S603: When the first time period is within a discontinuous reception (DRX) off period of the first carrier, the UE sends the CSI report to the network device on the second carrier within the first time period.

In some possible implementations, the second carrier is different from the first carrier.

S604: The network device receives the CSI report on the second carrier within a first time period.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, for a semi-continuous CSI report sent on a PUSCH or a non-periodic CSI report sent on a PUSCH, a network device configures at least one candidate carrier for a UE through high-level signaling, and the UE determines from the candidate carriers a suitable second carrier for sending the CSI report to the network device within a first time period, thereby solving the problem of being unable to report the CSI report due to the fact that the sending time period is in a DRX off period on the first carrier.

In one example,

The base station activates the UE to transmit semi-persistently on the PUSCH of the scell (denoted as cell A) in the secondary cell group through DCI. The UE may transmit a non-periodic CSI report on the PUSCH of the scell (denoted as cell A) in the secondary cell group through DCI scheduling. However, during the CSI report transmission period, cell A is in the DRX-off state. If the UE sends the CSI report according to the configuration, the network device will not be able to receive the CSI report.

The network device configures the candidate carriers through high-level signaling, for example, through CSI report configuration. If the network device is configured with two candidate carriers, one of which is the primary cell (Pcell) in the primary cell group of the user equipment, and the other candidate carrier is a scell (denoted as cell B) in the primary cell group that is configured with PUCCH, the Pcell in the primary cell group is not configured with the DRX function, and the cell B is configured with the DRX function, and in the transmission period of the CSI report, cell B is in the DRX-on state (that is, not in the DRX-Off state), that is, the CSI report can be received normally in this transmission period.

The user equipment selects a second carrier for sending the CSI report according to a rule, for example, selects a serving cell that is not configured with a DRX function as the second carrier, that is, selects a primary cell (Pcell) in a primary cell group as the second carrier.

The embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method for sending and receiving a report, which is applicable to a third type and a fourth type of CSI report, wherein the third type of CSI report is a semi-persistent CSI report sent on a PUSCH, and the fourth type of CSI report is an aperiodic CSI report sent on a PUSCH. In the method, the CSI report is configured to be sent on a first carrier in a first time period.

Fig. 7 is a flow chart showing a method of sending and receiving a report according to an exemplary embodiment. As shown in Fig. 7, the method includes S701-S704.

S701, the network device sends downlink control information (DCI) to the UE, where the DCI indicates at least one candidate carrier.

S702: The UE determines a second carrier according to the at least one candidate carrier, where the second carrier is one of the at least one candidate carrier.

In some possible implementations, when the at least one candidate carrier is one candidate carrier, the second carrier is determined to be the one candidate carrier.

In some possible implementations, when the at least one candidate carrier is more than one candidate carrier, the UE selects the second carrier from the more than one candidate carriers according to a rule.

Optionally, the rule includes at least one of the following:

selecting a carrier that is in a DRX working period during the first period,

Selecting a carrier that is in a DRX working period during the first period and has the smallest cell index,

Select a carrier that is not configured with DRX.

A carrier that is not configured with DRX and has the smallest cell index is selected.

S703: When the first time period is within a discontinuous reception (DRX) off period of the first carrier, the UE sends the CSI report to the network device on the second carrier within the first time period.

In some possible implementations, the second carrier is different from the first carrier.

S704: The network device receives the CSI report on the second carrier within a first time period.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, for a semi-continuous CSI report sent on a PUSCH or a non-periodic CSI report sent on a PUSCH, a network device configures at least one candidate carrier for a UE through a DCI, and the UE determines from the candidate carriers a suitable second carrier for sending the CSI report to the network device within a first time period, thereby solving the problem of being unable to report the CSI report due to the fact that the sending time period is in a DRX off time period on the first carrier.

In one example,

The base station activates the UE to transmit semi-continuous CSI reports on the PUSCH of the scell (denoted as cell A) in the secondary cell group through DCI, or schedules the UE to transmit aperiodic CSI reports on the PUSCH of the scell (denoted as cell A) in the secondary cell group through DCI. However, cell A is in the DRX-off state during the CSI report transmission period. If the UE sends the CSI report according to the configuration, the network device will not be able to receive the CSI report.

The network device indicates the candidate carriers through DCI. For example, there is a "candidate carrier information field" in DCI, and two candidate carriers are indicated through the "candidate carrier information field", one of which is the primary cell (Pcell) in the primary cell group of the user equipment, and the other candidate carrier is a scell (denoted as cell B) configured with PUCCH in the primary cell group. The Pcell in the primary cell group is not configured with the DRX function, and the cell B is configured with the DRX function, and in the transmission period of the CSI report, cell B is in the DRX-on state (that is, not in the DRX-Off state), that is, the CSI report can be received normally in this transmission period.

The user equipment selects a second carrier for sending the CSI report according to a rule, for example, selects a serving cell that is not configured with a DRX function and has the smallest cell index as the second carrier, that is, selects a primary cell (Pcell) in a primary cell group as the second carrier.

The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method for sending and receiving reports, which is applicable to a first type, a second type, a third type, or a fourth type of CSI report, wherein the first type of CSI report is a periodic CSI report sent on a PUCCH, the second type of CSI report is a semi-persistent CSI report sent on a PUCCH, the third type of CSI report is a semi-persistent CSI report sent on a PUSCH, and the fourth type of CSI report is an aperiodic CSI report sent on a PUSCH. In the method, the CSI report is configured to be sent on a first carrier in a first time period.

Fig. 8 is a flow chart showing a method of sending and receiving a report according to an exemplary embodiment. As shown in Fig. 8, the method includes S801-S803.

S801: The UE selects an activated carrier that meets a condition from activated carriers of the UE as a second carrier.

In some possible implementations, one activated carrier corresponds to one serving cell.

In some possible implementations, when the number of activated carriers of the UE is one, the second carrier is determined to be the activated carrier of the UE.

In some possible implementations, when the number of activated carriers of the UE is more than one, the UE selects the second carrier from multiple activated carriers according to a rule.

Optionally, the rule includes at least one of the following:

selecting a carrier that is in a DRX working period during the first period,

Selecting a carrier that is in a DRX working period during the first period and has the smallest cell index,

Select a carrier that is not configured with DRX.

A carrier that is not configured with DRX and has the smallest cell index is selected.

S802: When the first time period is within a discontinuous reception (DRX) off period of the first carrier, the UE sends the CSI report to the network device on the second carrier within the first time period.

In some possible implementations, the second carrier is different from the first carrier.

S803: The network device receives the CSI report on the second carrier within a first time period.

In the disclosed embodiment, without the instruction of the network device, the UE determines a suitable second carrier for sending the CSI report to the network device within the first time period from the activated carriers of the UE, thereby saving signaling overhead.

In one example,

In the CSI report configuration (CSI report configuration), the network device configures a secondary cell (denoted as cell A) in the secondary cell group of the user equipment as the first carrier to transmit the periodic CSI report and/or semi-continuous CSI report sent on the PUCCH through the carrier parameter. However, during the period of sending the CSI report, cell A is in the DRX-off state. If the UE sends the CSI report according to the configuration, the network device will not be able to receive the CSI report.

By default, PUCCH is configured in all serving cells of the UE. All serving cells of the UE are not configured with DRX function, or are configured with DRX function and are not in DRX-Off state during the transmission period of CSI report, or some serving cells are not configured with DRX function and other serving cells are configured with DRX function and are not in DRX-Off state during the transmission period of CSI report.

There is no need for the network device to indicate the candidate carrier to the UE, and the UE determines the second carrier from the serving carrier by itself. For example, there are two carriers that meet the conditions, the first serving carrier is the primary cell (Pcell) in the primary cell group, and the other serving carrier is a scell (denoted as cell B) in the primary cell group that is configured with PUCCH. The Pcell in the primary cell group is not configured with the DRX function, and the cell B is configured with the DRX function, and in the transmission period of the CSI report, cell B is in the DRX-on state (that is, not in the DRX-Off state), that is, the CSI report can be received normally in this transmission period.

The UE selects the second carrier for sending the CSI report according to the rule, for example, selects a serving cell that is not configured with the DRX function as the second carrier, that is, selects a primary cell (Pcell) in the primary cell group as the second carrier.

The embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method for sending and receiving a report, which is applicable to a first type, a second type, a third type, or a fourth type of CSI report, wherein the first type of CSI report is a periodic CSI report sent on a PUCCH, the second type of CSI report is a semi-continuous CSI report sent on a PUCCH, and the third type of The CSI report is a semi-persistent CSI report sent on the PUSCH, and the fourth type of CSI report is an aperiodic CSI report sent on the PUSCH. In the method, the CSI report is configured to be sent on the first carrier in a first time period.

Fig. 9 is a flow chart showing a method of sending and receiving a report according to an exemplary embodiment. As shown in Fig. 9, the method includes S901-S903.

S901: The UE selects one or more activated carriers that meet a condition from activated carriers of the UE, and selects the second carrier from the one or more activated carriers according to a rule.

In some possible implementations, the UE selects the second carrier from the more than one activated carriers according to a rule.

Optionally, the condition includes at least one of the following:

Configured with PUCCH;

The CSI report is sent in a non-DRX off state during the period of time, where the non-DRX off state is a DRX working state or a state where DRX is not configured.

Optionally, the rule includes at least one of the following:

selecting a carrier that is in a DRX working period during the first period,

Selecting a carrier that is in a DRX working period during the first period and has the smallest cell index,

Select a carrier that is not configured with DRX.

A carrier that is not configured with DRX and has the smallest cell index is selected.

S902: When the first time period is within a discontinuous reception (DRX) off period of the first carrier, the UE sends the CSI report to the network device on the second carrier within the first time period.

In some possible implementations, the second carrier is different from the first carrier.

S903: The network device receives the CSI report on the second carrier within a first time period.

In the disclosed embodiment, without the instruction of the network device, the UE determines a suitable second carrier for sending the CSI report to the network device within the first time period from the activated carriers of the UE, thereby saving signaling overhead.

An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method for sending a report, which is performed by a user equipment, wherein the CSI report is configured to be sent on a first carrier within a first time period.

Fig. 10 is a flow chart showing a method of sending a report according to an exemplary embodiment. As shown in Fig. 10, the method includes S1001.

S1001, when a first time period is within a discontinuous reception (DRX) off time period of the first carrier, the UE sends the CSI report to a network device on a second carrier within the first time period.

In some possible implementations, the second carrier is different from the first carrier.

The content in S1001 is the same as that in S401, please refer to S401, and the description is not repeated here.

An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method for sending a report, which is executed by a user equipment and is applicable to a first type or a second type of CSI report, wherein the first type of CSI report is a periodic CSI report sent on a PUCCH, and the second type of CSI report is a semi-continuous CSI report sent on a PUCCH.

Fig. 11 is a flow chart showing a method of sending a report according to an exemplary embodiment. In the method, the CSI report is configured to be sent on a first carrier in a first time period.

As shown in FIG. 11 , the method includes S1101 - S1103 .

S1101, receiving high-layer signaling sent by a network device, where the high-layer signaling includes configuration information, and the configuration information is used to configure at least one candidate carrier.

In some possible implementations, the configuration information is a carrier parameter in CSI-ReportConfig, the carrier parameter indicates multiple carriers, the first carrier among the multiple carriers is the first carrier, thereby indicating that the CSI report is sent on the first carrier, and other carriers among the multiple carriers are candidate carriers.

In some possible implementations, the configuration information is a carrier parameter in CSI-ReportConfig and a newly added Candidate carrier parameter, the carrier parameter indicates a first carrier, thereby indicating that the CSI report is sent on the first carrier, and the Candidate carrier parameter indicates at least one candidate carrier.

S1102: Determine a second carrier according to the at least one candidate carrier, where the second carrier is one of the at least one candidate carrier, and a PUCCH is configured on the second carrier.

The content in S1102 is the same as that in S502, please refer to S502, and the description is not repeated here.

S1103: When the first time period is within a discontinuous reception (DRX) off period of the first carrier, the UE sends the CSI report to the network device on the second carrier within the first time period.

The embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method for sending a report, which is performed by a user equipment and is applicable to a third type and a fourth type of CSI report, wherein the third type of CSI report is a semi-persistent CSI report sent on a PUSCH, and the fourth type of CSI report is an aperiodic CSI report sent on a PUSCH. In the method, the CSI report is configured to be sent on a first carrier in a first time period.

Fig. 12 is a flow chart showing a method of sending a report according to an exemplary embodiment. As shown in Fig. 12, the method includes S1201-S1203.

S1201: Receive high-level signaling sent by a network device, where the high-level signaling includes configuration information, and the configuration information is used to configure at least one candidate carrier.

In some possible implementations, the configuration information is a carrier parameter in CSI-ReportConfig, the carrier parameter indicates multiple carriers, the first carrier among the multiple carriers is the first carrier, thereby indicating that the CSI report is sent on the first carrier, and other carriers among the multiple carriers are candidate carriers.

In some possible implementations, the configuration information is a carrier parameter in CSI-ReportConfig and a newly added Candidate carrier parameter, the carrier parameter indicates a first carrier, thereby indicating that the CSI report is sent on the first carrier, and the Candidate carrier parameter indicates at least one candidate carrier.

S1202: The UE determines a second carrier according to at least one candidate carrier, where the second carrier is one of the at least one candidate carrier.

The content in S1202 is the same as that in S602, please refer to S602, and the description is not repeated here.

S1203: When the first time period is within a discontinuous reception (DRX) off period of the first carrier, the UE sends the CSI report to the network device on the second carrier within the first time period.

The embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method for sending a report, which is performed by a user equipment and is applicable to a third type and a fourth type of CSI report, wherein the third type of CSI report is a semi-persistent CSI report sent on a PUSCH, and the fourth type of CSI report is an aperiodic CSI report sent on a PUSCH. In the method, the CSI report is configured to be sent on a first carrier in a first time period.

Fig. 13 is a flow chart showing a method of sending a report according to an exemplary embodiment. As shown in Fig. 13, the method includes S1301-S1303.

S1301, receiving downlink control information (DCI) sent by a network device, where the DCI indicates at least one candidate carrier.

S1302: The UE determines a second carrier according to the at least one candidate carrier, where the second carrier is one of the at least one candidate carrier.

The content in S1302 is the same as that in S702, please refer to S702, and the description is not repeated here.

S1303: When the first time period is within a discontinuous reception (DRX) off period of the first carrier, the UE sends the CSI report to the network device on the second carrier within the first time period.

The embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method for sending a report, which is performed by a user equipment and is applicable to a first type, a second type, a third type, or a fourth type of CSI report. In the method, the CSI report is configured to be sent on a first carrier in a first time period.

Fig. 14 is a flow chart showing a method of sending a report according to an exemplary embodiment. As shown in Fig. 14, the method includes S1401-S1402.

S1401: Select an activated carrier that meets a condition from activated carriers of the UE as a second carrier.

The content in S1401 is the same as that in S801, please refer to S801, and the description is not repeated here.

S1402: When the first time period is within a discontinuous reception (DRX) off period of the first carrier, the UE sends the CSI report to the network device on the second carrier within the first time period.

The present disclosure provides a method for sending a report, which is performed by a user equipment and is applicable to a first type, a second type, a third type, or a fourth type of CSI report. In the method, the CSI report is configured to be within a first time period. Transmitted on the first carrier.

Fig. 15 is a flow chart showing a method of sending a report according to an exemplary embodiment. As shown in Fig. 15, the method includes S1501-S1502.

S1501: Select one or more activated carriers that meet the conditions from the activated carriers of the UE, and select the second carrier from the one or more activated carriers according to a rule.

The content in S1501 is the same as that in S901. Please refer to S901 and the description will not be repeated here.

S1502: When the first time period is within a discontinuous reception (DRX) off period of the first carrier, the UE sends the CSI report to the network device on the second carrier within the first time period.

The embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method for receiving a report, which is performed by a network device and is applicable to a first type, a second type, a third type, or a fourth type of CSI report. In the method, the CSI report is configured to be sent on a first carrier in a first time period.

Fig. 16 is a flow chart showing a method of receiving a report according to an exemplary embodiment. As shown in Fig. 16, the method includes S1601.

S1601: When a first time period is within a discontinuous reception (DRX) off time period of the first carrier, the UE sends the CSI report to a network device on a second carrier within the first time period.

In some possible implementations, before S1601, the process further includes S1600, sending indication information to the UE, where the indication information is used to indicate that the CSI report is sent on the first carrier.

In some possible implementations, the second carrier is in a non-DRX off state during the first time period, and the non-DRX off state is a DRX working state or a state in which DRX is not configured.

Alternatively, the second carrier is in a non-DRX off state during a second time period, and the second time period includes the first time period.

In some possible implementations, the first time period may be a time period for sending the CSI report. Alternatively, the first time period may include a time period for sending the CSI report, and the duration of the first time period is greater than the duration of the time period for sending the CSI report.

In one example, the time period for sending the CSI report is [t1, t2], and the first time period is [t1, t2], wherein the time units of t1 and t2 are time units in the time domain, and the time units may be time slots, micro time slots, half time slots, subframes, half frames, frames or symbols, etc.

In another example, the time period for sending the CSI report is [t1, t2], and the second time period is [t3, t4], wherein t3 is earlier than t1, and t4 is later than t2, wherein the time units of t1, t2, t3 and t4 are time units in the time domain, and the time units can be time slots, micro slots, half slots, subframes, half frames, frames or symbols, etc.

In some possible implementations, the CSI report has different types, for example, the type of the CSI report is one of the following types:

Type 1 CSI report: periodic CSI report sent on PUCCH;

Second type of CSI report: semi-persistent CSI report sent on PUCCH;

The third type of CSI report: semi-persistent CSI report sent on PUSCH;

The fourth type of CSI report: an aperiodic CSI report sent on the PUSCH.

In some possible implementations, the second carrier is a primary cell (Pcell) in a primary cell group agreed upon by a protocol.

The embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method for receiving a report, which is performed by a network device and is applicable to CSI reports of the first type, the second type, the third type and the fourth type. In the method, the CSI report is configured to be sent on a first carrier in a first time period.

Fig. 17 is a flow chart showing a method of receiving a report according to an exemplary embodiment. As shown in Fig. 17, the method includes S1701-S1702.

S1701. Send high-layer signaling to a UE, where the high-layer signaling includes configuration information, and the configuration information is used to configure at least one candidate carrier.

The content in S1701 is the same as that in S501, please refer to S501, and the description is not repeated here.

S1702: When the first time period is within a discontinuous reception (DRX) off period of the first carrier, the UE sends the CSI report to the network device on the second carrier within the first time period.

The embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method for receiving a report, which is performed by a network device and is applicable to a third type and a fourth type of CSI report, wherein the third type of CSI report is a semi-persistent CSI report sent on a PUSCH, and the fourth type of CSI report is an aperiodic CSI report sent on a PUSCH. In the method, the CSI report is configured to be sent on a first carrier in a first time period.

Fig. 18 is a flow chart showing a method of receiving a report according to an exemplary embodiment. As shown in Fig. 18, the method includes S1801-S1802.

S1801, sends downlink control information (DCI) to the UE, where the DCI indicates at least one candidate carrier.

S1802: When the first time period is within a discontinuous reception (DRX) off period of the first carrier, the UE sends the CSI report to the network device on the second carrier within the first time period.

Based on the same concept as the above method embodiment, the embodiment of the present disclosure also provides an electronic device, which may have the function of the user equipment in the above method embodiment, and is used to execute the steps performed by the user equipment provided in the above embodiment. The function can be implemented by hardware, or by software or hardware executing corresponding software. The hardware or software includes one or more modules corresponding to the above functions.

In a possible implementation, the electronic device 1900 shown in FIG. 19 may serve as the user equipment involved in the above method embodiment, and execute the steps performed by the user equipment in the above method embodiment.

The electronic device 1900 includes a transceiver module 1901 and a processing module 1902 .

The transceiver module 1901 is configured to send the CSI report to the network device on the second carrier within the first time period when the channel state information CSI report is configured to be sent on the first carrier within the first time period and when the first time period is within the off time period of the discontinuous reception DRX of the first carrier.

In some possible implementations, the second carrier is in a non-DRX off state during the first time period, or the second carrier is in a non-DRX off state during a second time period, the second time period includes the first time period, and the non-DRX off state is a DRX working state, or a state in which DRX is not configured.

In some possible implementations, the CSI report includes at least one of the following: a periodic CSI report sent on a PUCCH, and a semi-persistent CSI report sent on a PUCCH.

In some possible implementations, the second carrier is configured with a PUCCH, and the second carrier is at least one of the following:

A primary cell in a primary cell group;

A primary cell in a secondary cell group;

A secondary cell configured with PUCCH.

In some possible implementations, the CSI report includes at least one of the following: a semi-persistent CSI report sent on a PUSCH, and an aperiodic CSI report sent on a PUSCH.

In some possible implementations, the transceiver module 1901 is further configured to receive downlink control information DCI sent by the network device, where the DCI indicates at least one candidate carrier, and the second carrier is one of the at least one candidate carrier.

In some possible implementations, the transceiver module 1901 is further configured to receive high-layer signaling sent by the network device, where the high-layer signaling includes configuration information, where the configuration information is used to configure at least one candidate carrier, and the second carrier is one of the at least one candidate carrier.

In some possible implementations, the processing module 1902 is configured to, when the at least one candidate carrier is more than one candidate carrier, select the second carrier from the more than one candidate carriers according to a rule.

In some possible implementations, the processing module 1902 is further configured to select a qualified activated carrier from the activated carriers of the user equipment as the second carrier, or to select more than one qualified activated carriers from the activated carriers of the user equipment, and select the second carrier from the more than one activated carriers according to a rule.

In some possible implementations, the rule includes at least one of the following:

Selecting a carrier that is in a DRX working period during the first period;

Selecting a carrier that is in a DRX working period during the first period and has a smallest cell index;

Select a carrier that is not configured with DRX;

A carrier that is not configured with DRX and has the smallest cell index is selected.

In some possible implementations, the condition includes at least one of the following:

Configured with PUCCH;

The CSI report is sent in a non-DRX off state during the period of time, where the non-DRX off state is a DRX working state or a state where DRX is not configured.

In some possible implementations, the second carrier is a primary cell in a primary cell group agreed upon by a protocol.

When the electronic device is a user device, its structure may also be as shown in Figure 20. The electronic device 2000 may be a mobile phone, a computer, a digital broadcast terminal, a message transceiver, a game console, a tablet device, a medical device, a fitness device, a personal digital assistant, etc.

20 , the electronic device 2000 may include one or more of the following components: a processing component 2002 , a memory 2004 , a power component 2006 , a multimedia component 2008 , an audio component 2010 , an input/output (I/O) interface 2012 , a sensor component 2014 , and a communication component 2016 .

The processing component 2002 generally controls the overall operation of the electronic device 2000, such as operations associated with display, phone calls, data communications, camera operations, and recording operations. The processing component 2002 may include one or more processors 2020 to execute instructions to complete all or part of the steps of the above-mentioned method. In addition, the processing component 2002 may include one or more modules to facilitate the interaction between the processing component 2002 and other components. For example, the processing component 2002 may include a multimedia module to facilitate the interaction between the multimedia component 2008 and the processing component 2002.

The memory 2004 is configured to store various types of data to support operations on the device 2000. Examples of such data include instructions for any application or method operating on the electronic device 2000, contact data, phone book data, messages, pictures, videos, etc. The memory 2004 can be implemented by any type of volatile or non-volatile storage device or a combination thereof, such as static random access memory (SRAM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), read-only memory (ROM), magnetic memory, flash memory, magnetic disk or optical disk.

The power component 2006 provides power to various components of the electronic device 2000. The power component 2006 may include a power management system, one or more power supplies, and other components associated with generating, managing, and distributing power to the electronic device 2000.

The multimedia component 2008 includes a screen that provides an output interface between the electronic device 2000 and the user. In some embodiments, the screen may include a liquid crystal display (LCD) and a touch panel (TP). If the screen includes a touch panel, the screen may be implemented as a touch screen to receive input signals from the user. The touch panel includes one or more touch sensors to sense touches, slides, and gestures on the touch panel. The touch sensor may not only sense the boundaries of a touch or slide action, but also detect the duration and pressure associated with the touch or slide operation. In some embodiments, the multimedia component 2008 includes a front camera and/or a rear camera. When the device 2000 is in operation mode, the multimedia component 2008 may include a front camera and/or a rear camera. When the front camera and/or the rear camera are in a mode such as a shooting mode or a video mode, the front camera and/or the rear camera can receive external multimedia data. Each of the front camera and the rear camera can be a fixed optical lens system or have a focal length and optical zoom capability.

The audio component 2010 is configured to output and/or input audio signals. For example, the audio component 2010 includes a microphone (MIC), and when the electronic device 2000 is in an operation mode, such as a call mode, a recording mode, and a voice recognition mode, the microphone is configured to receive an external audio signal. The received audio signal can be further stored in the memory 2004 or sent via the communication component 2016. In some embodiments, the audio component 2010 also includes a speaker for outputting audio signals.

I/O interface 2012 provides an interface between processing component 2002 and peripheral interface modules, which may be keyboards, click wheels, buttons, etc. These buttons may include but are not limited to: home button, volume button, start button, and lock button.

The sensor assembly 2014 includes one or more sensors for providing various aspects of status assessment for the electronic device 2000. For example, the sensor assembly 2014 can detect the open/closed state of the device 2000, the relative positioning of components, such as the display and keypad of the electronic device 2000, and the sensor assembly 2014 can also detect the position change of the electronic device 2000 or a component of the electronic device 2000, the presence or absence of contact between the user and the electronic device 2000, the orientation or acceleration/deceleration of the electronic device 2000, and the temperature change of the electronic device 2000. The sensor assembly 2014 may include a proximity sensor configured to detect the presence of a nearby object without any physical contact. The sensor assembly 2014 may also include an optical sensor, such as a CMOS or CCD image sensor, for use in imaging applications. In some embodiments, the sensor assembly 2014 may also include an acceleration sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a magnetic sensor, a pressure sensor, or a temperature sensor.

The communication component 2016 is configured to facilitate wired or wireless communication between the electronic device 2000 and other devices. The electronic device 2000 can access a wireless network based on a communication standard, such as WiFi, 4G or 5G, or a combination thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, the communication component 2016 receives a broadcast signal or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management system via a broadcast channel. In an exemplary embodiment, the communication component 2016 also includes a near field communication (NFC) module to facilitate short-range communication. For example, the NFC module can be implemented based on radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, infrared data association (IrDA) technology, ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, Bluetooth (BT) technology and other technologies.

In an exemplary embodiment, the electronic device 2000 may be implemented by one or more application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), controllers, microcontrollers, microprocessors or other electronic components to perform the above methods.

In an exemplary embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium including instructions is also provided, such as a memory 2004 including instructions, and the instructions can be executed by the processor 2020 of the electronic device 2000 to perform the above method. For example, the non-transitory computer-readable storage medium can be a ROM, a random access memory (RAM), a CD-ROM, or a memory card. ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk and optical data storage devices, etc.

Based on the same concept as the above method embodiment, the embodiment of the present disclosure also provides an electronic device, which can have the function of the network device in the above method embodiment, and is used to execute the steps performed by the network device provided in the above embodiment. The function can be implemented by hardware, or by software or hardware executing corresponding software. The hardware or software includes one or more modules corresponding to the above functions.

In a possible implementation, the electronic device 2100 shown in FIG. 21 may serve as the network device involved in the above method embodiment, and execute the steps performed by the network device in the above method embodiment.

The electronic device 2100 includes a transceiver module 2101 and a processing module 2102 .

The transceiver module 2101 is configured to receive the CSI report sent by the user equipment on the second carrier within the first time period when the channel state information CSI report is configured to be sent on the first carrier within the first time period and when the first time period is within the off time period of the discontinuous reception DRX of the first carrier.

In some possible implementations, the second carrier is in a non-DRX off state during the first time period, or the second carrier is in a non-DRX off state during a second time period, the second time period includes the first time period, and the non-DRX off state is a DRX working state, or a state in which DRX is not configured.

In some possible implementations, the CSI report includes at least one of the following: a periodic CSI report, a semi-persistent CSI report sent on a PUCCH.

In some possible implementations, the second carrier is configured with a PUCCH, and the second carrier is at least one of the following:

A primary cell in a primary cell group;

A primary cell in a secondary cell group;

A secondary cell configured with PUCCH.

In some possible implementations, the CSI report includes at least one of the following: a semi-persistent CSI report sent on a PUSCH, and an aperiodic CSI report sent on a PUSCH.

In some possible implementations, the transceiver module 2101 is further configured to send high-layer signaling to the user equipment, where the high-layer signaling includes configuration information, where the configuration information is used to configure at least one candidate carrier, and the second carrier is one of the at least one candidate carrier.

In some possible implementations, the transceiver module 2101 is further configured to send downlink control information DCI to the UE, where the DCI indicates at least one candidate carrier, and the second carrier is one of the at least one candidate carrier.

In some possible implementations, the second carrier is a primary cell in a primary cell group agreed upon by a protocol.

When the electronic device is a network device, its structure may also be as shown in FIG22. As shown in FIG22, the electronic device 2200 includes a memory 2201, a processor 2202, a transceiver component 2203, and a power supply component 2206. The memory 2201 is coupled to the processor 2202 and can be used to store the programs and data necessary for the electronic device 2200 to implement various functions. 2202 is configured to support the electronic device 2200 to perform the corresponding function in the above method, and this function can be implemented by calling the program stored in the memory 2201. The transceiver component 2203 can be a wireless transceiver, which can be used to support the electronic device 2200 to receive signaling and/or data through the wireless air interface, and send signaling and/or data. The transceiver component 2203 can also be called a transceiver unit or a communication unit. The transceiver component 2203 may include a radio frequency component 2204 and one or more antennas 2205, wherein the radio frequency component 2204 can be a remote radio unit (RRU), which can be specifically used for the transmission of radio frequency signals and the conversion of radio frequency signals and baseband signals. The one or more antennas 2205 can be specifically used for the radiation and reception of radio frequency signals.

When the electronic device 2200 needs to send data, the processor 2202 can perform baseband processing on the data to be sent, and then output the baseband signal to the RF unit. The RF unit performs RF processing on the baseband signal and then sends the RF signal in the form of electromagnetic waves through the antenna. When data is sent to the electronic device 2200, the RF unit receives the RF signal through the antenna, converts the RF signal into a baseband signal, and outputs the baseband signal to the processor 2202. The processor 2202 converts the baseband signal into data and processes the data.

An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a computer-readable storage medium, in which instructions are stored. When the instructions are called and executed on a computer, the computer executes the above-mentioned method for sending a report or the method for receiving a report.

Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate other implementations of the disclosed embodiments after considering the specification and practicing the invention disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the disclosed embodiments, which follow the general principles of the disclosed embodiments and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art that are not disclosed in the present disclosure. The specification and examples are to be considered merely exemplary, and the true scope and spirit of the disclosed embodiments are indicated by the following claims.

It should be understood that the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the precise structures described above and shown in the drawings, and various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the embodiments of the present disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Industrial Applicability

In the case where the network device applies DRX, when the UE needs to send a CSI report on the first carrier that is in the DRX off period, the UE sends the CSI report on the second carrier, thereby solving the problem of being unable to report the CSI report due to the sending period being in the DRX off period on the first carrier, avoiding invalid reporting of the CSI report due to the use of DRX, and ensuring the validity of the CSI report when DRX is applied.

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A method for sending a report, performed by a user equipment, the method comprising: The channel state information CSI report is configured to be sent on a first carrier in a first time period; when the first time period is within a discontinuous reception DRX off period of the first carrier, the CSI report is sent to a network device on a second carrier in the first time period. The method according to claim 1, wherein The second carrier is in a non-DRX off state during the first time period, or the second carrier is in a non-DRX off state during a second time period, the second time period includes the first time period, and the non-DRX off state is a DRX working state, or a state in which DRX is not configured. The method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the CSI report comprises at least one of the following: a periodic CSI report sent on a physical uplink control channel PUCCH, a semi-persistent CSI report sent on a PUCCH. The method according to claim 3, wherein the second carrier is configured with a PUCCH, and the second carrier is at least one of the following: A primary cell in a primary cell group; A primary cell in a secondary cell group; A secondary cell configured with PUCCH. The method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the CSI report comprises at least one of the following: a semi-persistent CSI report sent on a PUSCH, and an aperiodic CSI report sent on a PUSCH. The method according to claim 5, wherein the method further comprises: Downlink control information DCI sent by the network device is received, where the DCI indicates at least one candidate carrier, and the second carrier is one of the at least one candidate carrier. The method according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein the method further comprises: A high-layer signaling is received from the network device, where the high-layer signaling includes configuration information, where the configuration information is used to configure at least one candidate carrier, and the second carrier is one of the at least one candidate carrier. The method according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the method further comprises: When the at least one candidate carrier is more than one candidate carrier, the second carrier is selected from the more than one candidate carriers according to a rule. The method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the method further comprises: selecting an activated carrier meeting a condition from the activated carriers of the user equipment as the second carrier, or, Select one or more activated carriers that meet the conditions from the activated carriers of the user equipment, and select one or more activated carriers that meet the conditions from the activated carriers according to the rule. The second carrier is selected from more than one activated carriers. The method according to claim 8 or 9, wherein the rule comprises at least one of the following: Selecting a carrier that is in a DRX working period during the first period; Selecting a carrier that is in a DRX working period during the first period and has a smallest cell index; Select a carrier that is not configured with DRX; A carrier that is not configured with DRX and has the smallest cell index is selected. The method of claim 9, wherein the condition comprises at least one of the following: Configured with PUCCH; The CSI report is sent in a non-DRX off state during the period of time, where the non-DRX off state is a DRX working state or a state where DRX is not configured. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the second carrier is a primary cell in a primary cell group agreed upon by a protocol. A method for receiving a report, performed by a network device, the method comprising: The channel state information CSI report is configured to be sent on a first carrier within a first time period; when the first time period is within a discontinuous reception DRX off period of the first carrier, the CSI report sent by the user equipment is received on a second carrier within the first time period. The method of claim 13, wherein: The second carrier is in a non-DRX off state during the first time period, or the second carrier is in a non-DRX off state during a second time period, the second time period includes the first time period, and the non-DRX off state is a DRX working state, or a state in which DRX is not configured. The method of claim 13, wherein the CSI report comprises at least one of: a periodic CSI report, a semi-persistent CSI report sent on a physical uplink control channel PUCCH. The method according to claim 15, wherein the second carrier is configured with a PUCCH, and the second carrier is at least one of the following: A primary cell in a primary cell group; A primary cell in a secondary cell group; A secondary cell configured with PUCCH. The method of claim 13, wherein the CSI report comprises at least one of: a semi-persistent CSI report sent on a PUSCH, and an aperiodic CSI report sent on a PUSCH. The method according to any one of claims 13 to 17, wherein the method further comprises: A high-layer signaling is sent to the user equipment, where the high-layer signaling includes configuration information, where the configuration information is used to configure at least one candidate carrier, and the second carrier is one of the at least one candidate carrier. The method of claim 17, wherein the method further comprises: Downlink control information DCI is sent to the user equipment, where the DCI indicates at least one candidate carrier, and the second carrier is one of the at least one candidate carrier. The method according to any one of claims 13 to 17, wherein the second carrier is a primary cell in a primary cell group agreed upon by a protocol. A device for sending a report, configured in a user equipment, comprising: The transceiver module is configured to send the CSI report to the network device on the second carrier within the first time period when the channel state information CSI report is configured to be sent on the first carrier within the first time period and when the first time period is within the off time period of the discontinuous reception DRX of the first carrier. A device for receiving a report, configured in a network device, comprising: The transceiver module is configured to receive the CSI report sent by the user equipment on the second carrier within the first time period when the channel state information CSI report is configured to be sent on the first carrier within the first time period and when the first time period is within the off time period of the discontinuous reception DRX of the first carrier. An electronic device includes a processor and a memory, wherein: The memory is used to store computer programs; The processor is configured to execute the computer program to implement the method according to any one of claims 1 to 12. An electronic device includes a processor and a memory, wherein: The memory is used to store computer programs; The processor is configured to execute the computer program to implement the method according to any one of claims 13 to 20. A computer-readable storage medium stores instructions, and when the instructions are called and executed on a computer, the computer executes the method according to any one of claims 1 to 12. A computer-readable storage medium stores instructions, and when the instructions are called and executed on a computer, the computer executes the method according to any one of claims 13 to 20.