CN104518858B - It is the method and apparatus of user device configuration DRX in double/multi-connection wireless communication system - Google Patents

It is the method and apparatus of user device configuration DRX in double/multi-connection wireless communication system Download PDF

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CN104518858B
CN104518858B CN201310451576.5A CN201310451576A CN104518858B CN 104518858 B CN104518858 B CN 104518858B CN 201310451576 A CN201310451576 A CN 201310451576A CN 104518858 B CN104518858 B CN 104518858B
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Abstract

The object of the present invention is to provide a kind of method and apparatus for carrying out DRX configurations for user equipment in the wireless communication system of double/multi-connection.In existing 3GPP standards, user equipment is not supported while carries out service connection from multiple cells in different nodes, although in the case of carrier aggregation, there are multiple serving cells, a but because only that common MAC layer, the data on upper strata are by carrier multiplexing, and therefore, separate configuration DRX does not have apparent gain on each carrier wave.But for double/multi-connection, different business will be transmitted by different base stations(Even if same business is transmitted in different base stations, but possible different base station transmission multiple business, therefore different base station can transmit different business, and therefore, separate configuration DRX has apparent gain.The present invention is based on the characteristics of double/multi-connection, are determined as the configuration mode that user equipment carries out DRX configurations, to carry out DRX configurations to the user equipment, meet the QoS demand of different business, while meet the purpose of power save.

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It is the method and apparatus of user device configuration DRX in double/multi-connection wireless communication system
Technical field
The present invention relates to field of communication technology more particularly to it is a kind of be used in the wireless communication system of double/multi-connection be User equipment carries out the technology of DRX configurations.
Background technology
At present, it since low power nodes can bring the gain in terms of capacity amplification and blind spot covering, more and more grinds Study carefully the cell for being covered emphasis direction by low power nodes(small cell)Deployment and enhancing in.Here, low-power Node can be small base station(Small eNB, abbreviation SeNB), example includes but not limited to the low-power base such as Pico, Femto It stands.In 3GPP R12, a new research item " Small Cell Enhancements for E-UTRA and E-UTRAN Higher-layer aspects " (" for the cell enhancing of the high-rise aspects of E-UTRA and E-UTRAN) " it has been given the ratification And one of emphasis is to support macrocell(The cell of covering is provided by macro base station)Layer and small cell layer it is double/connect more It connects(dual/plural connectivity).
Double/multi-connection refers to and one or two/multiple macrocells(macro cell)With one or two/multiple cells (small cell)Be respectively provided with connection, wherein, each cell in these macrocells and cell have the function of it is different, than Such as, with MME(Mobility Management Entity, mobile management entity)The macrocell of connection is used as providing good covering Anchor cell, and cell can realize data load sharing/shunting from macrocell.
At this stage, for double/multi-connection, user equipment only has a kind of RRC(Radio resource control, nothing Line resources control)State, e.g., RRC idle states(RRC idle)Or RRC connection status(RRC connected state). In RRC connection status, DRX(Discontinuous Reception, discontinuous reception)It is a kind of preferably saving UE battery work( The mechanism of rate.DRX configurations can obtain balance between the power consumption and quality QoS of user equipment.Long/short DRX The duration in period is longer, and acquired power save is better, but this power save is to sacrifice service delay as cost , relatively large time delay can be brought.Since different business has different delay requirements, only come from the angle of business feature It sees, to different types of business, it is desirable to separate configuration DRX.To different types of industry can be supported to double/multi-connection Business operates in different modes, e.g., macro base station(MeNB)With small base station(SeNB).
Therefore, for there is the user equipment of double/multi-connection with macro base station and small base station, user how is configured and sets Standby DRX is most important.
Invention content
It is used to carry out for user equipment in the wireless communication system of double/multi-connection the object of the present invention is to provide a kind of The method and apparatus of DRX configurations.
According to an aspect of the invention, there is provided a kind of be used in the wireless communication system of double/multi-connection be user The method that equipment carries out DRX configurations, wherein, the wireless communication system includes user equipment and connect with the user equipment At least two base stations, at least two base station include at least one macro base station and at least one small base station, wherein, this method Including:
The macro base station is respectively that the user equipment carries out DRX configurations with the small base station;
The connection of the user equipment pair and the macro base station and the small base station performs independent DRX programs respectively.
According to another aspect of the present invention, it additionally provides a kind of for being in the wireless communication system of double/multi-connection The method that user equipment carries out DRX configurations, wherein, the wireless communication system includes user equipment and connects with the user equipment At least two base stations connect, at least two base station include at least one macro base station and at least one small base station, wherein, it should Method includes:
Macro base station described in A is cooperateed with the small base station carries out DRX configurations for user equipment;
Wherein, the mode of the collaborative configuration includes:
Configuration relevant information of the macro base station according to corresponding to small base station, and the nothing transmitted with reference to the macro base station Line carrying information and connection relevant information, DRX configurations are carried out for the user equipment.
According to a further aspect of the invention, it additionally provides a kind of for being in the wireless communication system of double/multi-connection The method that user equipment carries out DRX configurations, wherein, the wireless communication system includes user equipment and connects with the user equipment At least two base stations connect, at least two base station include at least one macro base station and at least one small base station, wherein, it should Method includes:
A obtains the quantity of receiver in the user equipment that user equipment is reported;
B determines that macro base station carries out DRX configurations with small base station for the user equipment according to the quantity of the receiver Configuration mode;
C for the user equipment with described match according to the configuration mode, the macro base station with the small base station Put the corresponding DRX configurations of pattern.
According to a further aspect of the invention, it additionally provides a kind of for being in the wireless communication system of double/multi-connection User equipment carry out DRX configurations macro base station, wherein, the wireless communication system include user equipment and with the user equipment At least two base stations of connection, at least two base station include at least one macro base station and at least one small base station, wherein, The macro base station includes:
First configuration device, for carrying out DRX configurations for user equipment, wherein, the user equipment pair/multi-connection to institute State macro base station and with the corresponding small base station of the macro base station.
According to a further aspect of the invention, it additionally provides a kind of for being in the wireless communication system of double/multi-connection User equipment carries out the small base station of DRX configurations, wherein, the wireless communication system includes user equipment and is set with the user At least two base stations of standby connection, at least two base station include at least one macro base station and at least one small base station, In, which includes:
Second configuration device, for carrying out DRX configurations for user equipment, wherein, the user equipment pair/multi-connection to institute State small base station and with the corresponding macro base station of the small base station.
According to a further aspect of the invention, it additionally provides a kind of for auxiliary in the wireless communication system of double/multi-connection Help for user equipment carry out DRX configurations user equipment, wherein, the wireless communication system include user equipment and with the use At least two base stations of family equipment connection, at least two base station includes at least one macro base station and at least one small-sized base It stands, wherein, which includes:
Second sending device, for reporting receiver in the user equipment to corresponding macro base station and/or small base station Quantity, wherein, the user equipment is double/multi-connection to the macro base station and the small base station.
According to a further aspect of the invention, it additionally provides a kind of for being in the wireless communication system of double/multi-connection User equipment carries out the wireless communication system of DRX configurations, including at least one macro base station as described above, at least one as described above Small base station and user equipment as described above;Wherein, the user equipment pair/multi-connection at least one macro base station and institute State at least one small base station.
Compared with prior art, the present invention is in the wireless communication system with double/multi-connection, based on this pair/multi-connection Characteristic, for user equipment carry out DRX configurations, wherein, the wireless communication system include user equipment and with the user equipment At least two base stations of connection, at least two base station include at least one macro base station and at least one small base station.Existing In some 3GPP standards, user equipment is not supported while carries out service connection from multiple cells in different nodes, Although in CA(Carrier aggregation)In the case of, there is multiple serving cells, but because only that a common MAC layer, upper strata Data by carrier multiplexing, therefore, separate configuration DRX does not have apparent gain on each carrier wave.But double/multi-connection is come It says, different business will be transmitted by different base stations(Even if same business can be transmitted in different base stations, but can Multiple business is transmitted, therefore different base stations can transmit different business in base station that can be different, and therefore, separate configuration DRX will have There is apparent gain.The present invention is based on the characteristics of double/multi-connection, are determined as the configuration mode that user equipment carries out DRX configurations, according to The configuration mode carries out DRX configurations to the user equipment, preferably meets the QoS demand of different business, disclosure satisfy that simultaneously The purpose of power save.
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By reading the detailed description made to non-limiting example made with reference to the following drawings, of the invention is other Feature, objects and advantages will become more apparent upon:
Fig. 1 shows to be used in the wireless communication system of double/multi-connection as user equipment according to one aspect of the invention Carry out the method flow diagram of DRX configurations;
Fig. 2 shows be used to set for user in the wireless communication system of double/multi-connection according to another aspect of the present invention The standby method flow diagram for carrying out DRX configurations.
The same or similar reference numeral represents the same or similar component in attached drawing.
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The present invention is described in further detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
Fig. 1 shows to be used in the wireless communication system of double/multi-connection as user equipment according to one aspect of the invention The method flow diagram of DRX configurations is carried out, wherein, the wireless communication system includes user equipment and is connect with the user equipment At least two base stations, at least two base station include at least one macro base station and at least one small base station.
In step S101, the macro base station is respectively that the user equipment carries out DRX configurations with the small base station; In step S102, the connection of the user equipment pair and the macro base station and the small base station performs independent DRX journeys respectively Sequence.
Here, the wireless communication system need not consider the quantity of receiver in user equipment, and directly by the macro base station and Small base station is respectively that the user equipment carries out DRX configurations.
According to another aspect of the present invention, it additionally provides a kind of for being in the wireless communication system of double/multi-connection User equipment carries out the method for DRX configurations wherein, and the wireless communication system includes user equipment and connects with the user equipment At least two base stations connect, at least two base station include at least one macro base station and at least one small base station.
Specifically, macro base station is cooperateed with the small base station carries out DRX configurations for user equipment;
Wherein, the mode of the collaborative configuration includes:
Configuration relevant information of the macro base station according to corresponding to small base station, and the nothing transmitted with reference to the macro base station Line carrying information and connection relevant information, DRX configurations are carried out for the user equipment.
Preferably, the configuration relevant information corresponding to the small base station includes any one of following:
DRX candidate's configuration informations of gained are configured for the user equipment candidate for the small base station;
The radio bearer information of the small base station transmission and connection relevant information.
Here, quantity of the wireless communication system also without receiver in consideration user equipment, and directly by the macro base It stands and small base station collaboration carries out DRX configurations for the user equipment.
Specifically, which cooperates with the mode for carrying out DRX configurations for user equipment to include but not limited to small base station:
1)Small base station actively sends the radio bearer information letter related to connection of small base station transmission to the macro base station Breath, the macro base station receive the radio bearer information of small base station transmission with connecting relevant information and then combining the macro base The radio bearer information for self transmission of standing is comprehensive to carry out DRX configurations for the user equipment with connecting relevant information.
2)The macro base station sends configuring request to the small base station, which is based on the configuring request, to the macro base The radio bearer information for returning to small base station transmission stand with connecting relevant information, which receives small base station transmission Radio bearer information with connect relevant information and then combine the macro base station self transmission radio bearer information with connecting phase Information is closed, it is comprehensive to carry out DRX configurations for the user equipment.
3)The macro base station when this pair/multi-connection is established, that is, obtain the small base station transmission radio bearer information with Relevant information is connected, and then, the macro base station is according to the radio bearer information that the small base station transmits with connecting relevant information, then tie The radio bearer information of the macro base station self transmission is closed with connecting relevant information, it is comprehensive to carry out DRX configurations for the user equipment.
4)The small base station is first according to the radio bearer information of its own transmission with connecting relevant information, for the user equipment Candidate DRX configurations are carried out, obtain DRX candidate's configuration informations, and be actively sent to the macro base station, which receives the DRX Candidate configuration information, in conjunction with the macro base station self transmission radio bearer information with connecting relevant information, it is comprehensive for the user Equipment carries out DRX configurations.
5)The small base station is first according to the radio bearer information of its own transmission with connecting relevant information, for the user equipment Candidate DRX configurations are carried out, obtain DRX candidate's configuration informations;Macro base station sends configuring request, the small base station to the small base station According to the configuring request, DRX candidate's configuration informations that its configuration obtains are returned to the macro base station, which receives the DRX Candidate configuration information, in conjunction with the macro base station self transmission radio bearer information with connecting relevant information, it is comprehensive for the user Equipment carries out DRX configurations.
Here, the interaction between the macro base station and small base station, such as by Xn interfaces, the required information transmitted is sent, such as DRX candidates configuration information, configuring request, radio bearer information and connection relevant information etc..The connection relevant information such as use The power capability of family equipment, power save wish etc. with connecting relevant information.
Fig. 3 shows to be used to set for user in the wireless communication system of double/multi-connection according to another aspect of the present invention The standby method flow diagram for carrying out DRX configurations;Wherein, the wireless communication system includes user equipment and connects with the user equipment At least two base stations connect, at least two base station include at least one macro base station and at least one small base station.
Wherein, in step S301, macro base station and/or small base station obtain the user equipment that user equipment is reported The quantity of middle receiver;
In step s 302, according to the quantity of the receiver, determine that macro base station and small base station are the user equipment Carry out the configuration mode of DRX configurations;
In step S303, according to the configuration mode, the macro base station is the user equipment with the small base station Be configured with the corresponding DRX of the configuration mode.
Here, the wireless communication system then needs to consider the quantity of receiver in user equipment, according to the quantity of the receiver, It is determined as the configuration mode that the user equipment carries out DRX configurations.
For example, the quantity of receiver thereon is reported to macro base station by the user equipment, macro base station is again by the receiver Quantity is for example sent to corresponding small base station by Xn interfaces;Alternatively, the user equipment will be in the quantity of receiver thereon For report to the small base station, which is for example sent to corresponding macro base station by the quantity of the receiver by Xn interfaces again; Alternatively, the quantity of the receiver is directly reported to the macro base station and the small base station by the user equipment simultaneously.
Preferably, when the quantity of receiver in the user equipment be more than the first predetermined quantity threshold value, by the configuration mode It is respectively that the user equipment carries out DRX configurations to be determined as the macro base station with the small base station;Then, the user equipment pair Connection with the macro base station and the small base station performs independent DRX programs respectively.
For example, it is assumed that the first predetermined quantity threshold value be 0, then when the quantity of receiver in the user equipment be more than this first Predetermined quantity threshold value, that is, be then respectively that the user sets with small base station by macro base station as long as the user equipment includes receiver It is standby to carry out DRX configurations.
For another example, it is assumed that the first predetermined quantity threshold value be 1, then when the quantity of receiver in the user equipment be more than this first During predetermined quantity threshold value, if the user equipment has two or more receivers, then by macro base station and small base station point It Wei not user equipment progress DRX configurations.
Preferably, when the quantity of the receiver be less than the second predetermined quantity threshold value, the configuration mode is determined as institute Macro base station is stated to be cooperateed with the small base station as user equipment progress DRX configurations.
For example, it is assumed that the second predetermined quantity threshold value be 2, then when the quantity of receiver in the user equipment be less than this second Predetermined quantity threshold value, as the user equipment only has, there are one receivers, then are set by macro base station and small base station collaboration for the user It is standby to carry out DRX configurations.
Here, the first predetermined quantity threshold value, the second predetermined quantity threshold value are for example preset by the wireless communication system.
It is highly preferred that when the wireless communication system determines that the configuration mode be that the macro base station cooperates with small base station is the use When family equipment carries out DRX configurations, which cooperates with small base station carries out DRX configurations for the user equipment.Specifically, this is macro Base station obtains DRX candidate's configuration informations according to the configuration mode, from the small base station, wherein, the DRX candidates configuration information Gained is configured for the user equipment candidate by the small base station;Then, the macro base station is according to DRX candidate's configuration informations, And with reference to the radio bearer information that the macro base station transmits and relevant information is connected, carry out DRX configurations for the user equipment.Together When, the macro base station is synchronous with small base station holding.
Wherein, the mode of the macro base station from small base station acquisition DRX candidate's configuration informations includes but not limited to:
1)The small base station is carrying out candidate DRX configurations for the user equipment, main after obtaining DRX candidate's configuration informations The trend macro base station sends DRX candidate's configuration informations.For example, the small base station knows the quantity of receiver in the user equipment, It is forwarded to the small base station again after knowing quantity as the user equipment is sent directly to the small base station or by the macro base station , also, the small base station know configuration mode be the macro base station cooperateed with the small base station be the user equipment carry out DRX match It puts, then the small base station first carries out candidate DRX configurations for the user equipment, obtains DRX candidate's configuration informations, and actively should DRX candidate's configuration informations are sent to the macro base station.
2)The macro base station sends configuring request to the small base station, which is based on the configuring request, to the macro base It stands and returns to its DRX candidate's configuration information for user equipment candidate configuration gained.For example, the user equipment only will receiver thereon Quantity be sent to the macro base station, after which obtains the quantity of the receiver, know configuration mode be the macro base station It is cooperateed with the small base station and carries out DRX configurations for the user equipment, therefore, which sends configuration to the small base station please It asks, to ask DRX candidate's configuration informations of the small base station.
It is highly preferred that the macro base station can also be acquired when being established according to the double/multi-connection according to the configuration mode The small base station transmission radio bearer information and connection relevant information, and with reference to the macro base station transmit radio bearer Information and connection relevant information, DRX configurations are carried out for the user equipment.
It is highly preferred that the macro base station can also obtain the small-sized base according to the configuration mode from the small base station Stand transmission radio bearer information and connection relevant information;Then, which wirelessly holds according to what the small base station transmitted Information carrying ceases and connection relevant information, and with reference to the radio bearer information that the macro base station transmits and connects relevant information, is described User equipment carries out DRX configurations.
Analogously, which obtains the radio bearer information of small base station transmission and connection correlation from small base station The mode of information includes but not limited to:
1)The small base station actively sends the radio bearer information of its transmission and connection relevant information to the macro base station.
2)The macro base station sends configuring request to the small base station, which is based on the configuring request, to the macro base It stands and returns to the radio bearer information of its transmission and connection relevant information.
Here, the interaction between the macro base station and small base station, such as by Xn interfaces, the required information transmitted is sent, such as DRX candidates configuration information, configuring request, radio bearer information and connection relevant information etc..The connection relevant information such as use Power capability, power wish of family equipment etc. are with connecting relevant information.
For user plane(user plane), there are three following options for dividing user plane data:
Option 1:S1-U is terminated in SeNB(Namely small base station connect with gateway S-GW and carries out data with it Transmission);
Option 2:S1-U is terminated in MeNB(Namely macro base station connect with gateway S-GW and carries out data biography with it It is defeated), RAN(Wireless access network)It is middle to divide without carrying;And
Option 3:S1-U is terminated in MeNB, has carrying to divide in RAN.
By taking one embodiment in the option 1 and option 2 of user plane as an example, to double/multi-connection, MeNB and SeNB are uploaded Defeated different business has different qos requirements, it is assumed that only there are one carrier wave, and at user equipment end only there are one receiver, Then being connect with two of MeNB and SeNB will be with TDM(Time-Division Multiplexing, time division multiplexing)Mode operates. If the time interval period of TDM is more than DRX cycle, there is no problem;But if the time cycle of TDM is less than or close to DRX cycle, User replaces conversion with being connected on the time for MeNB and SeNB, when being switched in the connection of SeNB from the connection with MeNB, Assuming that " on will be in target connection(Activation)" state, and in source connection in " off(It is idle)" state, user will be forced From " off(It is idle)" state is transformed into " on(Activation)" state.It is opposite to be also.Therefore, the gain obtained by separate configuration DRX By unobvious.To the above situation, the change in gain very little that the mode of identical DRX and the mode of separate configuration DRX is configured both may be used By macro base station and small base station separate configuration DRX, can also be configured identical DRX.
Specifically, it is assumed that the wireless communication system does not consider the quantity of the receiver at user equipment end, then macro base station with it is small Type base station is respectively that the user equipment carries out DRX configurations.
Assuming that the wireless communication system needs to consider the quantity of the receiver at the user equipment end, then according to the user equipment The quantity of middle receiver in conjunction with first or second predetermined quantity threshold value, determines configuration mode.For example, at this time in user equipment Only there are one receiver, and the second predetermined quantity threshold value is 2, then the quantity of the receiver is less than the second predetermined quantity threshold value, Configuration mode is determined as the macro base station and is cooperateed with the small base station as user equipment progress DRX configurations.Collaborative configuration herein Specific implementation is identical with previous embodiment, therefore details are not described herein again, and is incorporated herein by reference.
Or, it is assumed that the wireless communication system does not consider the quantity of the receiver at user equipment end, and the macro base station is with being somebody's turn to do Small base station collaboration carries out DRX configurations for the user equipment, that is, identical DRX is configured.
By taking another embodiment in the option 1 and option 2 of user plane as an example, to double/multi-connection, on MeNB and SeNB The different business of transmission has different qos requirements, it is assumed that has two or more carrier waves, and user equipment only has one A receiver, the situation and the CA with single receiver(Carrier aggregation)Situation it is similar.If user equipment with it is macro In the connection of base station and the connection between small base station, duration of " on " without or when few overlappings, Yong Hushe Standby to have to be in the state of " on " in the most of the time, therefore, there is no the sides than common configuration DRX by separate configuration DRX Formula has better gain.Therefore, both can identical DRX can also be configured by macro base station and small base station separate configuration DRX.
Specifically, it is assumed that the wireless communication system does not consider the quantity of the receiver at user equipment end, then macro base station with it is small Type base station is respectively that the user equipment carries out DRX configurations.
Assuming that the wireless communication system needs to consider the quantity of the receiver at the user equipment end, then according to the user equipment The quantity of middle receiver in conjunction with first or second predetermined quantity threshold value, determines configuration mode.For example, at this time in user equipment Only there are one receiver, and the second predetermined quantity threshold value is 2, then the quantity of the receiver is less than the second predetermined quantity threshold value, Configuration mode is determined as the macro base station and is cooperateed with the small base station as user equipment progress DRX configurations.Collaborative configuration herein Specific implementation is identical with previous embodiment, therefore details are not described herein again, and is incorporated herein by reference.
Or, it is assumed that the wireless communication system does not consider the quantity of the receiver at user equipment end, and the macro base station is with being somebody's turn to do Small base station collaboration carries out DRX configurations for the user equipment, that is, identical DRX is configured.
By taking another embodiment in the option 1 and option 2 of user plane as an example, to double/multi-connection, on MeNB and SeNB The different business of transmission has different qos requirements, it is assumed that user equipment has multiple receivers, by macro base station and small-sized base Separate configuration of standing DRX will have apparent gain, and therefore, the macro base station and small base station are split up into user equipment progress DRX and match It puts.
Specifically, it is assumed that the wireless communication system does not consider the quantity of the receiver at user equipment end, then macro base station with it is small Type base station is respectively that the user equipment carries out DRX configurations.
Assuming that the wireless communication system needs to consider the quantity of the receiver at the user equipment end, then according to the user equipment The quantity of middle receiver in conjunction with first or second predetermined quantity threshold value, determines configuration mode.For example, at this time in user equipment With multiple receivers, and the first predetermined quantity threshold value is 1, then the quantity of the receiver is more than the first predetermined quantity threshold value, It is respectively that the user equipment carries out DRX configurations that configuration mode, which is determined as the macro base station with the small base station,.Herein the macro base station with Small base station is respectively that the specific implementation of user equipment progress DRX configurations is identical with previous embodiment, therefore no longer superfluous herein It states, and is incorporated herein by reference.
By taking another embodiment in the option 3 of user plane as an example, it is assumed that there are multiple radio bearers on macro base station Transmitting, and on macro base station and small base station simultaneously there are one or multiple radio bearers transmitting.This by with user plane The situation of option 1 and option 2 is similar, and the gain of separate configuration DRX is similarly dependent on the quantity of receiver in user equipment.It is false If only there are one receivers, then the gain of separate configuration DRX is limited or even without gain.But it is more to assume that user equipment has A receiver is performed separately since DRX is configured based on the characteristic for the business transmitted on each base station, and gain will be very bright Aobvious.Herein, the specific implementation which cooperates with small base station or respectively user equipment carries out DRX configurations It is identical with previous embodiment, therefore details are not described herein again, and is incorporated herein by reference.
It is used in the wireless communication system of double/multi-connection match for user equipment progress DRX the present invention also provides a kind of The macro base station put, wherein, the wireless communication system includes user equipment and at least two bases being connect with the user equipment It stands, at least two base station includes at least one macro base station and at least one small base station, wherein, which includes:
First configuration device, for carrying out DRX configurations for user equipment, wherein, the user equipment pair/multi-connection to institute State macro base station and with the corresponding small base station of the macro base station.
Preferably, which further includes the first acquisition device, for obtaining the user that the user equipment is reported The quantity of receiver in equipment;Second acquisition device, for obtaining DRX candidates configuration information or described small from the small base station The radio bearer information of type base station transmission and connection relevant information, wherein, the DRX candidates configuration information is by the small base station Gained is configured for the user equipment candidate;Collaborative configuration device, for according to the DRX candidates configuration information or described small-sized The radio bearer information of base station transmission and connection relevant information, and the radio bearer information with reference to macro base station transmission and connection Relevant information carries out DRX configurations for the user equipment.
It is used in the wireless communication system of double/multi-connection match for user equipment progress DRX the present invention also provides a kind of The small base station put, wherein, the wireless communication system includes user equipment and connect with the user equipment at least two Base station, at least two base station include at least one macro base station and at least one small base station, wherein, which includes Second configuration device, for carrying out DRX configurations for user equipment, wherein, the user equipment pair/multi-connection to the small-sized base Stand and with the corresponding macro base station of the small base station.
Preferably, which further includes the second acquisition device, for obtaining described in the user equipment reported The quantity of receiver in user equipment;First sending device, for sending DRX candidates configuration information or described to the macro base station The radio bearer information of small base station transmission and connection relevant information, wherein, the DRX candidates configuration information is by the small-sized base It stands and gained is configured for the user equipment candidate.
It is used to assist carrying out for user equipment in the wireless communication system of double/multi-connection the present invention also provides a kind of The user equipment of DRX configurations, wherein, the wireless communication system includes user equipment and is connect at least with the user equipment Two base stations, at least two base station include at least one macro base station and at least one small base station, wherein, the user equipment Including the second sending device, for reporting the number of receiver in the user equipment to corresponding macro base station and/or small base station Amount, wherein, the user equipment pair/multi-connection to the macro base station and the small base station.
It should be noted that the present invention can be carried out in the assembly of software and/or software and hardware, for example, can adopt Use application-specific integrated circuit(ASIC), general purpose computer or any other realized similar to hardware device.In one embodiment In, software program of the invention can perform to realize steps described above or function by processor.Similarly, it is of the invention Software program(Including relevant data structure)It can be stored in computer readable recording medium storing program for performing, for example, RAM memory, Magnetic or optical driver or floppy disc and similar devices.In addition, hardware can be used to realize in some steps or function of the present invention, example Such as, as coordinating with processor so as to perform the circuit of each step or function.
In addition, the part of the present invention can be applied to computer program product, such as computer program instructions, when its quilt When computer performs, by the operation of the computer, it can call or provide according to the method for the present invention and/or technical solution. And the program instruction of the method for the present invention is called, it is possibly stored in fixed or moveable recording medium and/or passes through Broadcast or the data flow in other signal loaded mediums and be transmitted and/or be stored according to described program instruction operation In the working storage of computer equipment.Here, including a device according to one embodiment of present invention, which includes using Memory in storage computer program instructions and processor for executing program instructions, wherein, when the computer program refers to When order is performed by the processor, method and/or skill of the device operation based on aforementioned multiple embodiments according to the present invention are triggered Art scheme.
It is obvious to a person skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of above-mentioned exemplary embodiment, Er Qie In the case of without departing substantially from spirit or essential attributes of the invention, the present invention can be realized in other specific forms.Therefore, no matter From the point of view of which point, the present embodiments are to be considered as illustrative and not restrictive, and the scope of the present invention is by appended power Profit requirement rather than above description limit, it is intended that all by what is fallen within the meaning and scope of the equivalent requirements of the claims Variation includes within the present invention.Any reference numeral in claim should not be considered as to the involved claim of limitation.This Outside, it is clear that one word of " comprising " is not excluded for other units or step, and odd number is not excluded for plural number.That is stated in device claim is multiple Unit or device can also be realized by a unit or device by software or hardware.The first, the second grade words are used for table Show title, and do not represent any particular order.

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1. it is a kind of for carrying out the method for DRX configurations for user equipment in the wireless communication system of double/multi-connection, wherein, institute It states wireless communication system and includes user equipment and at least two base stations being connect with the user equipment, at least two base station Including at least one macro base station and at least one small base station, wherein, this method includes:
Macro base station described in A is cooperateed with the small base station carries out DRX configurations for user equipment;
Wherein, the mode of the collaborative configuration includes:
DRX candidate's configuration informations of gained are configured according to small base station for the user equipment candidate for the macro base station, and combine The radio bearer information of the macro base station transmission and connection relevant information, DRX configurations are carried out for the user equipment.
2. it is a kind of for carrying out the method for DRX configurations for user equipment in the wireless communication system of double/multi-connection, wherein, institute It states wireless communication system and includes user equipment and at least two base stations being connect with the user equipment, at least two base station Including at least one macro base station and at least one small base station, wherein, this method includes:
A obtains the quantity of receiver in the user equipment that user equipment is reported;
B determines that macro base station carries out the configuration of DRX configurations with small base station for the user equipment according to the quantity of the receiver Pattern;
C is carried out and the configuration mould according to the configuration mode, the macro base station with the small base station for the user equipment The corresponding DRX configurations of formula.
3. according to the method described in claim 2, wherein, the step b includes:
When the receiver quantity be more than the first predetermined quantity threshold value, by the configuration mode be determined as the macro base station with The small base station is respectively that the user equipment carries out DRX configurations;
Wherein, this method further includes:
The connection of the user equipment pair and the macro base station and the small base station performs independent DRX programs respectively.
4. according to the method described in claim 2, wherein, the step b includes:
When the receiver quantity be less than the second predetermined quantity threshold value, by the configuration mode be determined as the macro base station with The small base station collaboration carries out DRX configurations for the user equipment.
5. according to the method described in claim 4, wherein, the step c includes:
C1 obtains DRX candidate's configuration informations according to the configuration mode, the macro base station from the small base station, wherein, it is described Gained is configured for the user equipment candidate by the small base station in DRX candidates configuration information;
Macro base station described in c2 according to the DRX candidates configuration information, and with reference to the macro base station transmit radio bearer information and Relevant information is connected, DRX configurations are carried out for the user equipment.
6. according to the method described in claim 4, wherein, the step c includes:
According to the configuration mode, the macro base station small base station acquired when being established according to the double/multi-connection passes Defeated radio bearer information and connection relevant information, and believe with reference to the radio bearer information and connection correlation that the macro base station transmits Breath carries out DRX configurations for the user equipment.
7. according to the method described in claim 4, wherein, the step c includes:
According to the configuration mode, the macro base station obtains the radio bearer of the small base station transmission from the small base station Information and connection relevant information;
The radio bearer information and connect relevant information, and with reference to described macro that the macro base station is transmitted according to the small base station The radio bearer information of base station transmission and connection relevant information, DRX configurations are carried out for the user equipment.
8. it is a kind of for carrying out the macro base station of DRX configurations for user equipment in the wireless communication system of double/multi-connection, wherein, The wireless communication system includes user equipment and at least two base stations being connect with the user equipment, at least two base It stands including at least one macro base station and at least one small base station, wherein, which includes:
First configuration device, for carrying out DRX configurations for user equipment, wherein, the user equipment is double/and multi-connection is to described macro Base station and with the corresponding small base station of the macro base station;
Wherein, which further includes:
First acquisition device, for obtaining the quantity of receiver in the user equipment that the user equipment reported;
Second acquisition device, for obtaining DRX candidate's configuration informations from the small base station, wherein, the DRX candidates match confidence Gained is configured for the user equipment candidate by the small base station in breath;
Collaborative configuration device, for believing according to the DRX candidates configuration information, and with reference to the radio bearer of macro base station transmission Breath and connection relevant information, DRX configurations are carried out for the user equipment.
9. it is a kind of for carrying out the small base station of DRX configurations for user equipment in the wireless communication system of double/multi-connection, In, the wireless communication system includes user equipment and at least two base stations that are connect with the user equipment, and described at least two A base station includes at least one macro base station and at least one small base station, wherein, which includes:
Second configuration device, for carrying out DRX configurations for user equipment, wherein, the user equipment is double/and multi-connection is to described small Type base station and with the corresponding macro base station of the small base station;
Wherein, which further includes:
Second acquisition device, for obtaining the quantity of receiver in the user equipment that the user equipment reported;
First sending device, for sending DRX candidate's configuration informations to the macro base station, wherein, the DRX candidates configuration information Gained is configured for the user equipment candidate by the small base station.
10. a kind of wireless communication system for for user equipment progress DRX configurations in the wireless communication system of double/multi-connection System, including at least one macro base station as claimed in claim 8, at least one small base station as claimed in claim 9 and use Family equipment;Wherein, the user equipment pair/multi-connection at least one macro base station and at least one small base station; Wherein, which includes:
Second sending device, for being reported to corresponding at least one macro base station and/or at least one small base station The quantity of receiver in the user equipment.
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