Methods and apparatuses for measurement enhancement

A base station, comprising:

• at least one memory;
• and
• at least one processor coupled with the at least one memory and configured to cause the base station to:
• transmit a first configuration for triggering a measurement reporting procedure for one or more cells at a user equipment (UE), wherein the first configuration includes one of the following:
• a first indication associated with triggering the measurement reporting procedure at the UE when a second configuration for multiple cell measurement report trigger extension is available;
• a second indication associated with an update of triggered cells measurement results;
• or
• a third indication associated with a reference area of the UE;
• and
• receive a measurement report of the measurement reporting procedure.

A method performed by a user equipment (UE), the method comprising:

• receiving a first configuration for triggering a measurement reporting procedure for one or more cells, wherein the first configuration includes one of the following:
• a first indication associated with triggering the measurement reporting procedure when a second configuration for multiple cell measurement report trigger extension is available;
• a second indication associated with an update of triggered cells measurement;
• or
• a third indication associated with a reference area of the UE;
• and
• transmitting a measurement report of the measurement reporting procedure.

A processor for wireless communication, comprising:

• at least one controller coupled with at least one memory and configured to cause the processor to:
• receive a first configuration for triggering a measurement reporting procedure for one or more cells, wherein the first configuration includes one of the following:
• a first indication associated with triggering the measurement reporting procedure when a second configuration for multiple cell measurement report trigger extension is available;
• a second indication associated with an update of triggered cells measurement results;
• or
• a third indication associated with a reference area of a user equipment (UE);
• and
• initiate the measurement reporting procedure and transmit a measurement report.