CN-122028095-A - Test framework for inter-cell mobility

Abstract

Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure relate to solutions for configuring measurements and predictions for artificial intelligence or machine learning mobility use cases. In an aspect, a first device receives configuration information from a second device regarding a first cell, a second cell, and a predetermined period of time, and performs at least one first layer 1 (L1) measurement associated with the first cell based on the received configuration information. The first device also determines at least one predicted result of at least one predicted first layer 3 (L3) measurement associated with at least one of the first cell or the second cell and the predetermined time period based on the at least one first L1 measurement.

Inventors

• FEKI AFEF
• F. Said Muhammad
• D. Goddard
• D. Malapati Ravenclaya
• A. Karimid Koldi

Assignees

• 诺基亚技术有限公司

Dates

Publication Date

20260512

Application Date

20251110

Priority Date

20241108

Claims (10)

1. 1. A first device for communication, comprising: at least one processor, and At least one memory storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the first device to at least: receiving configuration information related to the first cell, the second cell, and a predetermined period of time from the second device; performing at least one first layer 1 (L1) measurement associated with the first cell based on the received configuration information, and At least one predicted result of at least one predicted first layer 3 (L3) measurement associated with at least one of the first cell or the second cell and the predetermined time period is determined based on the at least one first L1 measurement.
2. 2. The first device of claim 1, wherein the first device is further caused to: The at least one predicted result of the at least one predicted first L3 measurement is sent to the second device.
3. 3. The first device of claim 1 or 2, wherein the first device is further caused to: determining at least one result of at least one reference second L3 measurement associated with the first and second cells and the predetermined time period based on a second L1 measurement associated with the first and second cells and by using a predetermined filtering process, wherein the second L1 measurement associated with the first and second cells is performed after the predetermined time period.
4. 4. A first device as claimed in claim 3, wherein the first device is further caused to: the at least one result of the at least one reference second L3 measurement is sent to the second device.
5. 5. The first device of claim 1 or 2, wherein at least one of: The at least one first L1 measurement is associated with both the first cell and the second cell, or The at least one predicted first L3 measurement is associated with both the first cell and the second cell.
6. 6. The first device of claim 1 or 2, wherein: The first cell includes a serving cell, and The second cell includes at least one of: a non-serving cell; A target cell; candidate cell or Neighboring cells.
7. 7. The first device of claim 1 or 2, wherein the at least one prediction result of the at least one predicted first L3 measurement is determined based on an Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML) model.
8. 8. The first device of claim 1 or 2, wherein at least one of: The first device is a terminal device, or The second device is a test device.
9. 9. A second device for communication, comprising: at least one processor, and At least one memory storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the second device to at least: Transmitting configuration information related to the first cell, the second cell and the predetermined time period to the first device, Wherein the configuration information indicates to the first device to perform at least one first layer 1 (L1) measurement associated with the first cell and determine at least one prediction result of at least one predicted first layer 3 (L3) measurement associated with at least one of the first cell or the second cell and the predetermined period of time based on the at least one first L1 measurement.
10. 10. A second device as claimed in claim 9, wherein the second device is further caused to: The at least one predicted result of the at least one predicted first L3 measurement is received from the first device.

Description

Test framework for inter-cell mobility Technical Field Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to the field of communications and, in particular, relate to devices, methods, apparatuses, and computer-readable storage media for configuring measurements and predictions. Background A communication network may be considered to be a facility that enables communication between two or more communication devices or that provides communication devices with access to a data network. A mobile or wireless communication network is one example of a communication network. Such communication networks operate according to standards such as those provided by 3GPP (third generation partnership project) or ETSI (european telecommunications standards institute). An example of a standard is the so-called 5G (fifth generation) standard provided by 3 GPP. Disclosure of Invention In general, example embodiments of the present disclosure provide a solution for configuring measurements and predictions. For example, the solution relates to a test framework for testing L3 measurement predicted performance of a device under test, e.g., performance of inter-cell mobility models based on artificial intelligence or machine learning. In a first aspect, a first device is provided. The first device includes at least one processor and at least one memory storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the first device to at least perform at least one first layer 1 (L1) measurement associated with a first cell, determine at least one predicted result of at least one predicted layer 3 (L3) measurement associated with a predetermined time period and at least one of the first cell or the second cell based on the at least one first L1 measurement, and send the at least one predicted result of the at least one predicted L3 measurement to the second device. In a second aspect, a second device is provided. The second device includes at least one processor and at least one memory storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the second device to at least receive from the first device at least one predicted first layer 3 (L3) measurement associated with a predetermined period of time and at least one of the first cell or the second cell, wherein the at least one predicted first L3 measurement at least one predicted result is determined by the first device based on at least one first layer 1 (L1) measurement associated with the first cell performed by the first device. In a third aspect, a method is provided. The method includes performing at least one first layer 1 (L1) measurement associated with a first cell, determining at least one predicted result of a layer 3 (L3) measurement associated with a predetermined time period and at least one of the first cell or the second cell based on the at least one first L1 measurement, and transmitting the at least one predicted result of the at least one predicted L3 measurement to a second device. In a fourth aspect, a method is provided. The method includes receiving, from a first device, at least one prediction of at least one predicted first layer 3 (L3) measurement associated with a predetermined period of time and at least one of a first cell or a second cell, wherein the at least one prediction of the at least one predicted first L3 measurement is determined by the first device based on at least one first layer 1 (L1) measurement associated with the first cell performed by the first device. In a fifth aspect, an apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes means for performing at least one first layer 1 (L1) measurement associated with a first cell, means for determining at least one predicted result of layer 3 (L3) measurement associated with a predetermined time period and at least one of the first cell or the second cell based on the at least one first L1 measurement, and means for transmitting the at least one predicted result of the at least one predicted L3 measurement to a second device. In a sixth aspect, an apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes means for receiving, from a first device, at least one prediction of at least one predicted first layer 3 (L3) measurement associated with a predetermined period of time and at least one of a first cell or a second cell, wherein the at least one prediction of the at least one predicted first L3 measurement is determined by the first device based on at least one first layer 1 (L1) measurement associated with the first cell performed by the first device. In a seventh aspect, there is provided a non-transitory computer readable medium comprising program instructions for causing an apparatus to perform at least the method according to the third or fourth aspect. In an eighth aspect, there is provided a computer program comprising instructions which, when executed by an apparatus, cause the apparatus to perform at least the method according to the third or fourth aspect. In a n