Methods for obtaining and sending path information for manned aerial vehicles, apparatus, devices, and storage media

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for obtaining path information from an automated aerial vehicle (UAV), apparatus, device, and storage medium. The method is applicable to a base station and includes: receiving indication information from the UAV, where the indication information indicates whether the UAV has the capability to send path information; in response to this, the UAV has the capability to send path information according to the indication information; sending configuration information to the UAV, where the configuration information indicates whether the UAV is permitted to send path information to the base station; and in response to this, the UAV is permitted to send path information to the base station; receiving path information from the UAV. According to examples in the present disclosure, the base station successfully receives the path information from the UAV.

Description

METHODS FOR OBTAINING AND SENDING PATH INFORMATION FOR MANNED AERIAL VEHICLES, APPARATUS, DEVICES, AND STORAGE MEDIA. TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of communications and, in particular, to methods for obtaining path information from an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), apparatus for obtaining path information from a UAV, methods for sending path information from a UAV, apparatus for sending path information from a UAV, electronic devices and computer-readable storage media. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the development of UAV technologies, including cost reduction and improved functions, UAVs are increasingly used in the lives of ordinary consumers. UAVs are currently applied in the areas of aerial photography, transportation, agriculture, plant protection, surveying and mapping, news reporting, rescue, electrical power inspection, etc.

[0003] UAVs have increasingly more functions and can even communicate with base stations. However, the content of the communication is not determined and the related art does not provide an appropriate way for a UAV to send its own path information to a base station. SUMMARY

[0004] In view of this, the present disclosure provides methods for obtaining path information from a UAV, devices for obtaining path information from a UAV, methods for sending path information from a UAV, devices for sending path information from a UAV, electronic devices and computer-readable storage media. Petition 870250006251, dated 01 / 27 / 2025, p. 54 / 96 2 / 31

[0005] According to a first aspect of examples in this disclosure, a method for obtaining path information from a UAV is provided. The method is applicable to a base station and includes:

[0006] receive indication information from a UAV, where the indication information indicates whether the UAV has the capability to send path information; In response to this, the UAV has the ability to send path information according to the indication information, send configuration information to the UAV, where the configuration information indicates whether the UAV is allowed to send path information to the base station; and in response to this, the UAV is allowed to send path information to the base station, receive path information from the UAV.

[0007] Optionally, the method also includes: To determine, based on the path information, another base station corresponding to a cell to be traversed by the UAV; and to send the initial preparation information to the UAV, where the initial preparation information includes information necessary for the UAV to establish a communication connection with the other base station.

[0008] Optionally, the method also includes: to determine, according to the path information, another base station corresponding to a cell to be traversed by the UAV; and to send a second preparation information to the other base station, where the second preparation information instructs the other base station to prepare to establish a communication connection. Petition 870250006251, dated 01 / 27 / 2025, page 55 / 96 3 / 31 interaction with the UAV.

[0009] Optionally, the configuration information also indicates a parameter for a mode in which the UAV sends path information to the base station.

[0010] Optionally, configuration information is included in the RRCConnectionReconfiguration signaling.

[0011] Optionally, configuration information is included in an OtherConfig information element of the RRCConnectionReconfiguration signaling.

[0012] According to a second aspect of the examples in this disclosure, a method of sending path information from a UAV is provided. The method is applicable to UAVs and includes: Sending indication information to a base station, where the indication information indicates whether the UAV has the capability to send path information; In response to this, the UAV has the ability to send path information, receive configuration information from the base station, where the configuration information indicates whether the UAV is allowed to send path information to the base station; and in response to this, the UAV is allowed to send path information to the base station and, in a case where path information must be sent to the base station, sends the path information to the base station.

[0013] Optionally, path information includes pre-stored path information.

[0014] Optionally, path information includes path information received from a controller.

[0015] Optionally, the method also includes: to receive the first readiness information from the base station, where the first readiness information includes information ne Petition 870250006251, dated 01 / 27 / 2025, p. 56 / 96 4 / 31 necessary for the UAV to establish a communication connection with another base station that corresponds to a cell to be traversed by the UAV.

[0016] Optionally, the configuration information may also indicate a parameter for a mode in which the UAV sends path information to the base station, and sending path information to the base station includes: Send the path information to the base station according to the mode parameter.

[0017] Optionally, indication information is included in the EU-EUTRA-Capability signage.

[0018] Optionally, the indication information is included in an OtherParameters information element of the UEEUTRA-Capability signaling.

[0019] Optionally, path information is included in UEAssistanceInformation signage.

[0020] Optionally, path information is included in a FlightPathInformation element of the UEAssistanceInformation signage.

[0021] According to a third aspect of the examples in this disclosure, a device for obtaining path information from a UAV is provided. The device is applicable to a base station and includes: A first receiving module is configured to receive indication information from a UAV, where the indication information indicates whether the UAV has the capability to send path information; A first transmission module is configured so that, in response to this, the UAV has the ability to send path information according to the indication information, send confidence information. Petition 870250006251, dated 01 / 27 / 2025, p. 57 / 96 5 / 31 configuration to the UAV, where the configuration information indicates whether the UAV is allowed to send path information to the base station; and a second receiving module configured so that, in response to this, the UAV is allowed to send path information to the base station, and receives path information from the UAV.

[0022] Optionally, the device also includes: A base station determination module is configured to determine, based on path information, another base station corresponding to a cell to be traversed by the UAV; and a second transmission module is configured to send the first preparation information to the UAV, where the first preparation information includes information necessary for the UAV to establish a communication connection with the other base station.

[0023] Optionally, the device also includes: A base station determination module is configured to determine, based on path information, another base station corresponding to a cell to be traversed by the UAV; and a third transmission module is configured to send second preparation information to the other base station, where the second preparation information instructs the other base station to prepare to establish a communication connection with the UAV.

[0024] Optionally, the configuration information also indicates a parameter for a mode in which the UAV sends path information to the base station.

[0025] Optionally, configuration information is included in the RRCConnectionReconfiguration signaling.

[0026] Optionally, configuration information is included in an OtherConfig information element of the RRCConnectionReconfiguration signaling.

[0027] According to a fourth aspect of the examples of pre Petition 870250006251, dated 01 / 27 / 2025, p. 58 / 96 6 / 31 sense disclosure, a device for transmitting path information from a UAV is provided. The device is applicable to the UAV and includes: A signaling module configured to send signaling information to a base station, where the signaling information indicates whether the UAV has the capability to send path information. a configuration receiving module configured so that, in response to this, the UAV has the ability to send path information, receive configuration information from the base station, where the configuration information indicates whether the UAV is allowed to send path information to the base station; and a path sending module configured so that, in response to this, the UAV is allowed to send path information to the base station and, in a case where path information must be sent to the base station, send path information to the base station.

[0028] Optionally, the path information includes pre-stored path information.

[0029] Optionally, path information includes path information received from a controller.

[0030] Optionally, the device also includes: A preparation receiving module configured to receive the first preparation information from the base station, where the first preparation information includes information necessary for the UAV to establish a communication connection with another base station that corresponds to a cell to be traversed by the UAV.

[0031] Optionally, the path sending module is configured to send the path information to the base station according to a parameter of a mode.

[0032] Optionally, the indication information is included in Petition 870250006251, dated 01 / 27 / 2025, page 59 / 96 7 / 31 EU-EUTRA signaling capability.

[0033] Optionally, the indication information is included in an OtherParameters information element of the UEEUTRA-Capability signaling.

[0034] Optionally, path information is included in UEAssistanceInformation signage.

[0035] Optionally, path information is included in a FlightPathInformation element of the UEAssistanceInformation signage.

[0036] According to a fifth aspect of the examples in this disclosure, an electronic device is provided, the device includes: a processor, and a memory to store instructions executable by the processor, where the processor is configured to perform the steps in the method to obtain the UAV path information according to any of the examples, as described above.

[0037] According to a sixth aspect of the examples in this disclosure, an electronic device is provided, including: a processor; and a memory for storing instructions executable by the processor, where the processor is configured to perform the steps in the method of sending the UAV path information according to any of the examples described above.

[0038] According to a seventh aspect of the examples in this disclosure, a computer-readable storage medium is provided that stores a computer program, where the program is executed by a processor to perform the steps in the mé Petition 870250006251, dated 01 / 27 / 2025, pp. 60 / 96 8 / 31 all to obtain the UAV path information according to any of the examples, as described above.

[0039] According to an eighth aspect of the examples in this disclosure, a computer-readable storage medium is provided that stores a computer program, where the program is executed by a processor to perform steps in the method of sending the UAV path information according to any of the examples described above.

[0040] According to the examples in this disclosure, the The UAV sends indication information to the base station, so that the base station determines if the UAV has the capability to send path information. If the UAV has the capability to send path information, configuration information is sent to the UAV indicating whether the UAV is allowed to send path information to the base station. Furthermore, if the UAV is allowed to send path information to the base station, the base station receives the path information from the UAV. Thus, the base station can successfully receive path information from the UAV. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0041] To describe the technical solutions in examples of the present disclosure more clearly, the drawings necessary in the descriptions of the examples will be briefly presented below. It is evident that the drawings described below are merely examples of the present disclosure and other drawings may be obtained by those skilled in the art based on these drawings.

[0042] Figure 1 is a schematic flowchart illustrating a method for obtaining path information from a UAV according to an example in this disclosure.

[0043] Figure 2 is a schematic flowchart illustrating another method for obtaining path information from a UAV according to Petition 870250006251, dated 01 / 27 / 2025, page 61 / 96 9 / 31 an example of the present disclosure.

[0044] Figure 3 is a schematic flowchart illustrating yet another method for obtaining path information from a UAV according to an example in this disclosure.

[0045] Figure 4 is a schematic flowchart illustrating a method of sending path information from a UAV according to an example in this disclosure.

[0046] Figure 5 is a schematic flowchart illustrating another method of sending path information from a UAV according to an example in this disclosure.

[0047] Figure 6 is a schematic flowchart illustrating yet another method of sending path information from a UAV according to an example in this disclosure.

[0048] Figure 7 is a schematic block diagram illustrating an apparatus for obtaining path information from a UAV according to an example in this disclosure.

[0049] Figure 8 is a schematic block diagram illustrating another device for obtaining path information from a UAV according to an example in this disclosure.

[0050] Figure 9 is a schematic block diagram illustrating yet another apparatus for obtaining path information from a UAV according to an example in this disclosure.

[0051] Figure 10 is a schematic block diagram illustrating a device for transmitting path information from a UAV according to an example in this disclosure.

[0052] Figure 11 is a schematic block diagram illustrating another device for sending path information from a UAV according to an example in this disclosure.

[0053] Figure 12 is a schematic block diagram illustrating a device for obtaining path information from a UAV. Petition 870250006251, dated 01 / 27 / 2025, p. 62 / 96 10 / 31 in accordance with an example from the present disclosure.

[0054] Figure 13 is a schematic block diagram illustrating a device for sending path information from a UAV according to an example in this disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE MODALITIES

[0055] The technical solutions in examples of this disclosure will be described clearly and completely with reference to the accompanying drawings thereof. Apparently, the examples described are only a part of the examples in this disclosure, rather than all examples. Based on the examples in this disclosure, all other examples obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work shall fall within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0056] Figure 1 is a schematic flowchart illustrating a method for obtaining path information from a UAV according to an example in this disclosure. The method for obtaining UAV path information shown in the example may be applicable to a base station, such as a 4G base station, a 5G base station, or similar.

[0057] As shown in Figure 1, the method for obtaining UAV path information may include the following steps.

[0058] In step S11, indication information for a UAV is received. The indication information indicates whether the UAV has the capability to transmit path information.

[0059] In one example, a UAV might include a drone, an unmanned airship, etc. A drone might include a fixed-wing drone, a vertical takeoff and landing drone, an unmanned helicopter, a multirotor drone, an unmanned glider, and so on.

[0060] In one example, different UAVs have different capabilities. For example, a UAV can communicate with a base station. Petition 870250006251, dated 01 / 27 / 2025, p. 63 / 96 11 / 31 yes, but the UAV cannot obtain its own path information, so this UAV does not have the capability to send path information. A UAV is capable of communicating with a base station and obtaining its own path information, so the UAV has the capability to send path information. Therefore, a UAV sends indication information to a base station so that the base station can determine if the UAV has the capability to send path information, and then the base station can further configure appropriate resources for the UAV to perform an uplink transmission.

[0061] It should be noted that path information may include path information pre-stored by the UAV, or path information received by the UAV from a controller and the UAV may fly according to the path information.

[0062] In step S12, in response to this, the UAV has the ability to send path information according to the indication information, the configuration information is sent to the UAV. The configuration information indicates whether the UAV is allowed to send path information to the base station.

[0063] In one example, although the UAV has the capability to send path information, a base station may not be able to receive path information from the UAV for some reason. For example, the base station may not have the resources to process path information from the UAV, or the base station may not have the time / frequency resources available for the UAV to perform an uplink transmission for path information.

[0064] Therefore, the base station can send configuration information to the UAV, indicating whether the UAV is permitted to send path information to the base station. For example, if the base station does not have the resources to process the information. Petition 870250006251, dated 01 / 27 / 2025, pp. 64 / 96 With a 12 / 31 UAV path, it is possible to avoid a situation where, after the UAV sends the path information to the base station, the base station does not perform the processing, resulting in a waste of uplink time / frequency resources.

[0065] In step S13, in response to this, the UAV is allowed to send path information to the base station, and the path information from the UAV is received.

[0066] In one example, the UAV sends indication information to the base station so that the base station can determine if the UAV has the capability to send path information. If the UAV has the capability to send path information, the base station sends configuration information to the UAV indicating whether the UAV is permitted to send path information to the base station. Furthermore, if the UAV is permitted to send path information to the base station, the base station receives the path information from the UAV. Thus, the base station can successfully receive the path information from the UAV.

[0067] Figure 2 is a schematic flowchart illustrating another method for obtaining path information from a UAV according to an example in this disclosure. As shown in Figure 2, based on the example shown in Figure 1, the method further includes the following.

[0068] In stage S14, another base station corresponding to a cell to be traversed by the UAV is determined according to the path information.

[0069] In the S15 stage, the first preparation information is sent to the UAV. The first preparation information includes information necessary for the UAV to establish a communication connection with the other base station.

[0070] In one example, after receiving the path information Petition 870250006251, dated 01 / 27 / 2025, pp. 65 / 96 13 / 31 of the UAV, the base station can determine a flight path for the UAV according to the path information. The base station can predetermine an area covered by a cell corresponding to another base station. Furthermore, according to the UAV's flight path and the area covered by the cell corresponding to the other base station, the base station can determine which cell the UAV will pass through while flying along the flight path and also determine the other base station corresponding to the cell through which the UAV will pass.

[0071] In one example, the first preparation information is sent to the UAV, so that the UAV can pre-obtain the necessary information to establish the communication connection with the other base station before entering the area covered by the cell corresponding to the other base station. For example, according to the information received, a random access preamble to establish the communication connection with the other base station can be determined, so that the UAV, after entering the cell corresponding to the other base station, can quickly establish the communication connection with the other base station, thus ensuring good communication quality between the UAV and the other base station.

[0072] Figure 3 is a schematic flowchart illustrating yet another method for obtaining path information from a UAV according to an example in this disclosure. As shown in Figure 3, based on the example shown in Figure 1, the method further includes the following.

[0073] In stage S14, another base station corresponding to a cell to be traversed by the UAV is determined according to the path information.

[0074] In step S16, the second preparation information is sent to the other base station. The second preparation information instructs the other base station to prepare to establish a connection. Petition 870250006251, dated 01 / 27 / 2025, pp. 66 / 96 14 / 31 of communication with the UAV.

[0075] In one example, after receiving the UAV's path information, the base station can determine a UAV flight path based on the path information. The base station can predetermine an area covered by a cell corresponding to another base station. Furthermore, based on the UAV's flight path and the area covered by the cell corresponding to the other base station, the base station can determine which cell the UAV will pass through while flying along the flight path and also determine the other base station corresponding to the cell the UAV will pass through.

[0076] In one example, by sending the second preparation information to another base station, the other base station can prepare to establish the communication connection with the UAV in advance before the UAV enters the area covered by the cell corresponding to the other base station. For example, the time / frequency resources allocated to the UAV are prepared. Thus, after the UAV enters the cell corresponding to the other base station, the other base station can quickly allocate the time / frequency resources to the UAV, thus ensuring good communication quality between the UAV and the other base station.

[0077] Optionally, the configuration information also indicates a parameter for a mode in which the UAV sends path information to the base station.

[0078] In one example, the configuration information can also be used to indicate the mode parameter in which the UAV sends path information to the base station, such as a format for the UAV sending path information to the base station, a time interval at which the UAV sends path information to the base station, and so on. In this way, the UAV can send path information to the base station according to a parameter of a Petition 870250006251, dated 01 / 27 / 2025, page 67 / 96 15 / 31 is the appropriate mode for the base station to receive path information, thus ensuring that the base station successfully receives the path information.

[0079] Optionally, configuration information is included in the RRCConnectionReconfiguration signaling.

[0080] In one example, the RRCConnectionReconfiguration signaling primarily includes an information element related to connection reconfiguration. In a case where a communication connection has been established with the UAV, the base station sends configuration information to the UAV indicating whether the UAV is allowed to send path information to the base station. If the UAV is not allowed to send path information to the base station, connection reconfiguration can be performed. Therefore, configuration information is related to connection reconfiguration to some extent, and configuration information can be sent via the RRCConnectionReconfiguration signaling.

[0081] Optionally, configuration information is included in an OtherConfig information element of the RRCConnectionReconfiguration signaling.

[0082] In one example, because there is no dedicated information element for sending configuration information in the RRCConnectionReconfiguration signaling in the related technique, the configuration information can be defined in the OtherConfig information element that is not used to send the main signaling, in order to reduce an impact on an existing signaling transmission.

[0083] It should be noted that the signaling and information element used to send the configuration information can be adjusted as needed.

[0084] Figure 4 is a schematic flowchart illustrating a mé Petition 870250006251, dated 01 / 27 / 2025, pp. 68 / 96 16 / 31 The method of sending UAV path information is based on an example in this disclosure. The method of sending UAV path information in this example may be applicable to any UAV.

[0085] As shown in Figure 4, the method of sending the UAV path information includes the following.

[0086] In the S41 stage, the indication information is sent to a base station. The indication information indicates whether the UAV has the capability to send path information.

[0087] In step S42, in response to this, the UAV has the ability to send path information, and the base station configuration information is received. The configuration information indicates whether the UAV is allowed to send path information to the base station.

[0088] In step S43, in response to this, the UAV is allowed to send path information to the base station and in a case where path information must be sent to the base station, the path information is sent to the base station.

[0089] In an example, corresponding to the example shown in Figure 1 shows that the UAV sends indication information to the base station, allowing the base station to determine if the UAV has the capability to send path information. If the UAV has the capability to send path information, it can determine if it is permitted to send path information to the base station by receiving configuration information from the base station. Furthermore, if the UAV is permitted to send path information to the base station, the path information can be sent to the base station, allowing the base station to successfully receive the path information from the UAV.

[0090] It should be noted that in the event that the UAV determines that the base station allows the UAV to send path information to the base station, the UAV can determine on its own whether it is necessary to send it. Petition 870250006251, dated 01 / 27 / 2025, p. 69 / 96 17 / 31 path information to the base station. For example, according to a base station identifier, the UAV determines that the base station corresponds to a cell the UAV has passed through. That is, the UAV has already sent the path information to the base station, and therefore there is no need to send the path information to the base station again. Or, according to a base station identifier, the UAV determines that the base station is marked by a UAV user as prohibited from sending path information, and therefore there is no need to send the path information to the base station.

[0091] Optionally, path information includes pre-stored path information.

[0092] In one example, a controller to control the UAV can send path information to the UAV in advance. The UAV can store the received path information and send the stored path information to the base station if it is determined that the UAV is allowed to send path information to the base station according to the configuration information.

[0093] Optionally, path information includes path information received from the controller.

[0094] In one example, the UAV may periodically receive path information from the controller and send the newly received path information to the base station if it is determined that the UAV is permitted to send path information to the base station according to the configuration information.

[0095] Figure 5 is a schematic flowchart illustrating another method of sending path information from a UAV according to an example in this disclosure. As shown in Figure 5, based on the example shown in Figure 4, the method further includes the following. Petition 870250006251, dated 01 / 27 / 2025, pp. 70 / 96 18 / 31

[0096] In step S44, the first preparation information from the base station is received. The first preparation information includes information necessary for the UAV to establish a communication connection with another base station that corresponds to a cell to be traversed by the UAV.

[0097] In an example, corresponding to the example shown in Figure 2 shows that after receiving the UAV's path information, the base station can determine a flight path for the UAV based on that path information. The base station can predetermine an area covered by a cell corresponding to another base station. Furthermore, based on the UAV's flight path and the area covered by the cell corresponding to the other base station, the base station can determine which cell the UAV will pass through while flying along the path, and also determine the other base station corresponding to the cell the UAV will pass through.

[0098] Furthermore, the UAV can receive initial preparation information from the base station, so that the UAV can pre-obtain the necessary information to establish the communication connection with the other base station before entering the area covered by the cell corresponding to the other base station. For example, according to the information received, a random access preamble to establish the communication connection with the other base station can be determined, so that the UAV, after entering the cell corresponding to the other base station, can quickly establish the communication connection with the other base station, thus ensuring good communication quality between the UAV and the other base station.

[0099] Figure 6 is a schematic flowchart illustrating yet another method of sending UAV path information according to an example in this disclosure. As shown in Figure 6, based on the example shown in Figure 4, the information of Petition 870250006251, dated 01 / 27 / 2025, pp. 71 / 96 The 19 / 31 configuration still indicates a parameter for a mode in which the UAV sends path information to the base station. Sending path information to the base station includes the following.

[00100] In step S431, path information is sent to the base station according to the mode parameter.

[00101] In one example, the configuration information can also be used to indicate the mode parameter in which the UAV sends path information to the base station, such as a format for the UAV to send path information to the base station, a time interval at which the UAV sends path information to the base station, and so on. In this way, the UAV can send path information to the base station according to a mode parameter suitable for the base station to receive the path information, thus ensuring that the base station receives the path information successfully.

[00102] Optionally, the indication information is included in the EU-EUTRA-Capability signage.

[00103] In one example, the indication information indicates whether the UAV has the capability to send path information. The UAV is equivalent to the user equipment (UE) in communication with the base station. Therefore, the UAV's ability to send path information, to some extent, belongs to an air interface capability between the user equipment and the base station, i.e., an Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access (EUTRA) capability. Thus, the indication information can be defined in the UEEUTRA-Capability signaling.

[00104] Optionally, the indication information is included in an OtherParameters information element of the UEEUTRA-Capability signaling.

[00105] In one example, because there is no information element. Petition 870250006251, dated 01 / 27 / 2025, pp. 72 / 96 20 / 31 dedicated to sending indication information in UEEUTRA-Capability signaling in related technology, the indication information can be defined in the OtherParameters information element which is not used to send the main signaling, in order to reduce an impact on an existing signaling transmission.

[00106] It should be noted that the signage and information element used to send the indication information may be adjusted as needed.

[00107] Optionally, path information is included in UEAssistanceInformation signage.

[00108] In one example, since communication between the UAV and the base station does not necessarily include path information, path information belongs to the assistance information in the communication between the UAV and the base station. The UAV is equivalent to the UE in communication with the base station, therefore, path information can be defined in the UEAssistanceInformation signaling.

[00109] Optionally, path information is included in a FlightPathInformation element of the UEAssistanceInformation signage.

[00110] In one example, the FlightPathInformation element belongs to a newly established information element in the UEAssistanceInformation signaling. The name of this information element may be a different name from FlightPathInformation and may be specifically defined as needed. Since the UEAssistanceInformation signaling in the related technique does not include a dedicated information element for sending path information, sending path information through the newly established information element may reduce an impact on an existing signaling transmission. Petition 870250006251, dated 01 / 27 / 2025, pp. 73 / 96 21 / 31

[00111] It should be noted that the signaling and information element used to send the path information can be adjusted as needed.

[00112] Corresponding to the examples of methods for obtaining UAV path information and methods for sending UAV path information, this disclosure also provides examples of devices for obtaining UAV path information and devices for sending UAV path information.

[00113] Figure 7 is a schematic block diagram illustrating a device for obtaining path information from a UAV according to an example in this disclosure. The device for obtaining UAV path information shown in this example may be applicable to a base station, such as a 4G base station, a 5G base station, or similar.

[00114] As shown in Figure 7, the device for obtaining UAV path information may include:

[00115] a first receiving module 71 configured to receive indication information from a UAV, where the indication information indicates whether the UAV has the capability to send path information;

[00116] a first transmission module 72 configured so that, in response to this, the UAV has the ability to send path information according to the indication information, send configuration information to the UAV, where the configuration information indicates whether the UAV is allowed to send path information to the base station; and

[00117] a second reception module 73 configured so that, in response to this, the UAV is allowed to send path information to the base station, receive path information from the UAV.

[00118] Figure 8 is a schematic block diagram illustrating another device for obtaining path information from a UAV. Petition 870250006251, dated 01 / 27 / 2025, pp. 74 / 96 22 / 31 in accordance with an example from this disclosure. As shown in Figure 8, based on the example shown in Figure 7, the device also includes:

[00119] a base station determination module 74 configured to determine, according to path information, another base station corresponding to a cell to be traversed by the UAV; and

[00120] a second transmission module 75 configured to send the first preparation information to the UAV, where the first preparation information includes information necessary for the UAV to establish a communication connection with the other base station.

[00121] Figure 9 is a schematic block diagram illustrating yet another apparatus for obtaining path information from a UAV according to an example in this disclosure. As shown in Figure 9, based on the example shown in Figure 7, the apparatus further includes:

[00122] a base station determination module 74 configured to determine, according to path information, another base station corresponding to a cell to be traversed by the UAV; and

[00123] a third transmission module 77 configured to send second preparation information to the other base station, where the second preparation information instructs the other base station to prepare to establish a communication connection with the UAV.

[00124] Optionally, the configuration information also indicates a parameter for a mode in which the UAV sends path information to the base station.

[00125] Optionally, configuration information is included in the RRCConnectionReconfiguration signaling.

[00126] Optionally, configuration information is included in Petition 870250006251, dated 01 / 27 / 2025, pp. 75 / 96 23 / 31 an OtherConfig information element of the RRCConnectionReconfiguration signaling.

[00127] Figure 10 is a schematic block diagram illustrating an apparatus for transmitting path information from a UAV according to an example in this disclosure. The apparatus for transmitting UAV path information shown in this example may be applicable to a UAV.

[00128] As shown in Figure 10, the device for sending the UAV path information includes:

[00129] a 101 indication sending module configured to send indication information to a base station, where the indication information indicates whether the UAV has a capability to send path information;

[00130] a configuration receiving module 102 configured so that, in response to this, the UAV has the ability to send path information, receive configuration information from the base station, where the configuration information indicates whether the UAV is allowed to send path information to the base station; and

[00131] a path sending module 103 configured, in response to this, the UAV is allowed to send the path information to the base station and in a case where the path information must be sent to the base station, send the path information to the base station.

[00132] Optionally, path information includes pre-stored path information.

[00133] Optionally, path information includes path information received from a controller.

[00134] Figure 11 is a schematic block diagram illustrating another device for sending path information from a UAV according to an example in this disclosure. As per Petition 870250006251, dated 01 / 27 / 2025, page 76 / 96 24 / 31 shown in Figure 11, the device also includes:

[00135] a preparation receiving module 104 configured to receive the first preparation information from the base station, where the first preparation information includes information necessary for the UAV to establish a communication connection with another base station that corresponds to a cell to be traversed by the UAV.

[00136] Optionally, the path sending module is configured to send the path information to the base station according to a parameter of a mode.

[00137] Optionally, the indication information is included in the EU-EUTRA-Capability signage.

[00138] Optionally, the indication information is included in an OtherParameters information element of the UEEUTRA-Capability signaling.

[00139] Optionally, path information is included in UEAssistanceInformation signage.

[00140] Optionally, path information is included in a FlightPathInformation element of the UEAssistanceInformation signage.

[00141] With respect to the devices in the examples above, the specific way in which each module performs the operations has been described in detail in the examples of the related methods and will not be elaborated on here.

[00142] For the apparatus examples, since they basically correspond to the method examples, reference can be made to the partial description of the method examples. The apparatus examples described above are merely illustrative, where the units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate and the components shown as units may Petition 870250006251, dated 01 / 27 / 2025, pp. 77 / 96 25 / 31 or not be physical units, for example, they may be located in one place or may be distributed to several network units. Some or all of the modules may be selected according to actual needs to achieve the objectives of this disclosure. Those skilled in the art can understand and implement this disclosure without any creative effort.

[00143] An example of the present disclosure further provides an electronic device, including: a processor; and a memory to store instructions executable by the processor, where the processor is configured to perform steps in a method to obtain path information from a UAV according to any of the examples as described above.

[00144] An example of the present disclosure further provides an electronic device, including: a processor; and a memory to store instructions executable by the processor, where the processor is configured to perform steps in a method of sending path information from a UAV according to any of the examples as described above.

[00145] An example of the present disclosure further provides a computer-readable storage medium that stores a computer program, where the program is executed by a processor to perform steps in a method for obtaining path information from a UAV according to any of the examples as described above.

[00146] An example of the present disclosure further provides a computer-readable storage medium that stores a program Petition 870250006251, dated 01 / 27 / 2025, pp. 78 / 96 26 / 31 computer network, where the program is executed by a processor to perform the steps in a method of sending path information from a UAV according to any of the examples as described above.

[00147] Figure 12 is a schematic block diagram illustrating an apparatus 1200 for obtaining path information from a UAV according to an example in this disclosure. The apparatus 1200 can be supplied to a base station. With reference to Figure 12, the apparatus 1200 includes a processing component 1222, a wireless receive / transmit component 1224, an antenna component 1226, and a signal processing portion specific to a wireless interface. The processing component 1222 may further include one or more processors. One of the processors in the processing component 1222 can be configured to perform the steps in a method for obtaining path information from a UAV according to any of the examples described above.

[00148] Figure 13 is a schematic block diagram illustrating a 1300 device for transmitting path information from a UAV according to an example in this disclosure. For example, the 1300 device could be a mobile phone, a computer, a digital transmission terminal, a messaging device, a game console, a tablet device, a medical device, a fitness device, a personal digital assistant, etc.

[00149] With reference to Figure 13, the device 1300 may include one or more of the following components: a processing component 1302, a memory 1304, a power component 1306, a multimedia component 1308, an audio component 1310, an input / output (I / O) interface 1312, a sensor component 1314, and a communication component 1316. Petition 870250006251, dated 01 / 27 / 2025, pp. 79 / 96 27 / 31

[00150] The processing component 1302 generally controls the overall operation of the device 1300, such as operations associated with display, telephone calls, data communications, camera operations, and recording operations. The processing component 1302 may include one or more processors 1320 to execute instructions to perform all or part of the steps in the methods described above. In addition, the processing component 1302 may include one or more modules to facilitate interaction between the processing component 1302 and other components. For example, the processing component 1302 may include a multimedia module to facilitate interaction between the multimedia component 1308 and the processing component 1302.

[00151] Memory 1304 is configured to store various types of data to support operation on device 1300. Examples of such data include instructions for any application or method operating on device 1300, contact data, phone book data, messages, images, videos, and taste. Memory 1304 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, disk, or optical disk.

[00152] The power component 1306 provides power to various components of the appliance 1300. The power component 1306 may include a power management system, one or more power sources, and other components associated with the power generated, managed, and distributed to the appliance 1300. Petition 870250006251, dated 01 / 27 / 2025, pp. 80 / 96 28 / 31

[00153] The multimedia component 1308 includes a screen that provides an output interface between the device 1300 and a user. In some examples, 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 user input signals. The touch panel includes one or more touch sensors to detect touches, slides, and gestures on the touch panel. The touch sensor may not only detect the threshold of touch or slide actions but also detect the duration and pressure associated with touch or slide operations. In some examples, the multimedia component 1308 includes a front camera and / or a rear camera. When the device 1300 is in an operating mode, such as a shooting mode or a video mode, the front camera and / or the rear camera may receive external multimedia data.Each of the front and rear cameras can be a fixed optical lens system or have a fixed focal length and optical zoom capability.

[00154] Audio component 1310 is configured to transmit and / or receive audio signals. For example, audio component 1310 includes a microphone (MIC) configured to receive an external audio signal when the device 1300 is in an operating mode, such as a call mode, a recording mode, and a voice recognition mode. The received audio signal can be further stored in memory 1304 or transmitted via communication component 1316. In some examples, audio component 1310 also includes a speaker to transmit an audio signal.

[00155] The I / O interface 1312 provides an interface between the processing component 1302 and a peripheral interface module which may be a keyboard, a click wheel, a button or similar. These buttons may include, but are not limited to, a home button, a volume button, a power button and a lock button. Petition 870250006251, dated 01 / 27 / 2025, pp. 81 / 96 29 / 31

[00156] The sensor component 1314 includes one or more sensors to provide a status assessment of various aspects of the device 1300. For example, the sensor component 1314 may detect an open / closed state of the device 1300 and the relative positioning of components, for example, the component is a display and a keyboard of the device 1300. The sensor component 1314 may also detect a change in the position of the device 1300 or a component of the device 1300, the presence or absence of a user in contact with the device 1300, the orientation or acceleration / deceleration of the device 1300, and a change in the temperature of the device 1300. The sensor component 1314 may include a proximity sensor configured to detect the presence of nearby objects without any physical contact. The sensor component 1314 may also include a light sensor, such as a CMOS or CCD image sensor, for use in imaging applications.In some examples, the sensor component 1314 may also include an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, a magnetic sensor, a pressure sensor, or a temperature sensor.

[00157] The 1316 communication component is configured to facilitate wired or wireless communication between the 1300 device and other devices. The 1300 device can access a wireless network based on a communication standard such as WiFi, 2G, or 3G, or a combination thereof. In one example, the 1316 communication component receives transmission signals or transmits associated information from an external transmission management system via a transmission channel. In another example, the 1316 communication component 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, or a technology... Petition 870250006251, dated 01 / 27 / 2025, pp. 82 / 96 30 / 31 ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, Bluetooth (BT) technology, and other technologies.

[00158] In one example, the 1300 device 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), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), a controller, a microcontroller, a microprocessor, or other electronic elements to perform the steps of a UAV path information transmission method according to any of the examples described above.

[00159] In one example, a non-transient computer-readable storage medium including instructions is also provided, such as a 1304 memory including instructions, where the instructions are executable by the 1320 processor of the 1300 device to perform the method described above. For example, the non-transient computer-readable storage medium could be a ROM, a random access memory (RAM), a CD-ROM, a magnetic tape, a floppy disk, and an optical data storage device.

[00160] Other embodiments of this disclosure will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art after considering the descriptive report and practicing the content disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this disclosure that follow the general principle of this disclosure and incorporate common knowledge or conventional technical means in the art that are not disclosed in this disclosure. The specification and examples should be considered illustrative only. The true scope and spirit of this disclosure are indicated by the following embodiments.

[00161] It should be understood that the present disclosure is not limited Petition 870250006251, dated 01 / 27 / 2025, pp. 83 / 96 31 / 31 refers to the precise structures that have been described and shown in the drawings, and various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of disclosure shall be limited only to the attached embodiments.

[00162] It should be noted that relational terms, such as first and second used in this document, are intended merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, rather than requiring or implying any actual relationship or order existing between such entities or operations. Furthermore, the term including, containing, or any variation thereof is intended to encompass non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or device including a series of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not explicitly listed or the elements inherent to such process, method, article, or device. Without further limitation, an element defined by the statement including a... shall not be prevented from including the same additional elements present in a process, method, article, or device including the elements.

[00163] Above is a detailed description of a method and apparatus provided in accordance with the embodiments of this disclosure. Specific examples are used in this document to establish the principles and methods of implementation of this disclosure, and the descriptions of the embodiments above are intended only to aid in understanding the method and the central idea of ​​this disclosure. Meanwhile, those skilled in the art may make changes to the specific embodiments and scope of application in accordance with the idea of ​​this disclosure. In conclusion, the content of this specification should not be interpreted as limiting this disclosure.

Claims

1. Method for obtaining path information from an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), applicable to a base station, and characterized in that it comprises: receiving (S11) indication information from a UAV, wherein the indication information indicates whether the UAV has the capability to send path information; in response to this, the UAV has the capability to send path information in accordance with the indication information, sending (S12) configuration information to the UAV, wherein an element of the configuration information indicates whether the UAV is permitted to send path information to the base station; and in response to this, the UAV is permitted to send path information to the base station, receiving (S13) path information from the UAV.

2. Method, according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises: determining (S14), according to the path information, another base station corresponding to a cell to be traversed by the UAV; and sending (S15) the first preparation information to the UAV, wherein the first preparation information comprises information necessary for the UAV establishing a communication connection with the other base station.

3. Method, according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises: determining (S13), according to the path information, another base station corresponding to a cell to be traversed by the UAV; and sending (S16) the second preparation information to another base station, wherein the second preparation information instructs the other base station to prepare to establish a communication connection with the UAV.

4. A method, according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the configuration information still indicates a parameter of a mode in which the UAV sends path information to the base station.

5. A method, according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the configuration information is comprised in the RRCConnectionReconfiguration signaling.

6. Method according to claim 5, characterized in that the configuration information element is comprised within an OtherConfig information element of the RRCConnectionReconfiguration signaling.

7. Method for sending path information from an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), applicable to a UAV, and characterized in that it comprises: sending (S41) indication information to a base station, wherein the indication information indicates whether the UAV has a capability to send path information; in response to this, the UAV has the capability to send the path information, receiving (S42) configuration information from the base station, wherein an element of the configuration information indicates whether the UAV is permitted to send the path information to the base station; and in response to this, the UAV is permitted to send the path information to the base station and in a case where the path information must be sent to the base station, sending (S43) the path information to the base station.

8. Method, according to claim 7, characterized by the fact that the path information comprises pre-stored path information.

9. A method according to claim 7, characterized in that the path information comprises path information received from a controller.

10. Method, according to claim 7, characterized in that it comprises: receiving (S44) the first preparation information from the base station, wherein the first preparation information comprises information necessary for the UAV to establish a communication connection with another base station that corresponds to a cell to be traversed by the UAV.

11. Method, according to any one of claims 7 to 10, characterized in that the configuration information still indicates a parameter of a mode in which the UAV sends the path information to the base station and sending (S43) the path information to the base station comprises: sending (S431) the path information to the base station according to the mode parameter.

12. Method, according to any one of claims 7 to 10, characterized in that the indication information is comprised in the EU-EUTRA-Capability signage.

13. Method according to claim 12, characterized in that the indication information is comprised in an OtherParameters information element of the UE-EUTRACapability signaling.

14. Method, according to any one of claims 7 to 10, characterized in that the path information is included in the UEAssistanceInformation signaling.

15. Method, according to claim 14, characterized in that the path information is comprised in the FlightPathInformation element of the UEAssistanceInformation signaling.

16. Apparatus for obtaining path information from an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), applicable to a base station, and characterized in that it comprises: a first receiving module (71) configured to receive indication information from a UAV, wherein the indication information indicates whether the UAV has the capability to send path information; a first sending module (72) configured to, in response to this, whether the UAV has the capability to send path information in accordance with the indication information, send configuration information to the UAV, wherein an element of the configuration information indicates whether the UAV is permitted to send path information to the base station; and a second receiving module (73) configured to, in response to this, whether the UAV is permitted to send path information to the base station, receive path information from the UAV.

17. Device, according to claim 16, characterized in that it comprises: a base station determination module (74) configured to determine, according to path information, another base station corresponding to a cell to be traversed by the UAV; and a second transmission module (75) configured to send the first preparation information to the UAV, wherein the first preparation information comprises information necessary for the UAV establishing a communication connection with the other base station.

18. Apparatus, according to claim 16, characterized in that it comprises: a base station determining module (74) configured to determine, according to path information, another base station corresponding to a cell to be traversed by the UAV; and a third transmission module (77) configured to send second preparation information to the other base station, wherein the second preparation information instructs the other base station to prepare to establish a communication connection with the UAV.

19. Device according to any one of claims 16 to 18, characterized in that the configuration information still indicates a parameter of a mode in which the UAV sends path information to the base station.

20. Device according to any one of claims 16 to 18, characterized in that the configuration information is comprised in the RRCConnectionReconfiguration signaling.

21. Device according to claim 20, characterized in that the configuration information element is comprised within an OtherConfig information element of the RRCConnectionReconfiguration signaling.

22. Apparatus for sending path information from an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), applicable to a UAV, and characterized in that it comprises: an indication sending module (101) configured to send indication information to a base station, wherein the indication information indicates whether the UAV has the capability to send path information; Petition 870250006251, dated 27 / 01 / 2025, p. 89 / 96 6 / 8 a configuration receiving module (102) configured so that, in response to this, the UAV has the capability to send path information, it receives configuration information from the base station, wherein an element of the configuration information indicates whether the UAV is permitted to send path information to the base station; and a path sending module (103) configured so that, in response to this, the UAV is allowed to send path information to the base station and, in a case where path information must be sent to the base station, send the path information to the base station.

23. Device according to claim 22, characterized in that the path information comprises pre-stored path information.

24. Apparatus according to claim 22, characterized in that the path information comprises path information received from a controller.

25. Apparatus, according to claim 22, characterized in that it comprises: a preparation receiving module (104) configured to receive the first preparation information from the base station, wherein the first preparation information comprises information necessary for the UAV to establish a communication connection with another base station that corresponds to a cell to be traversed by the UAV.

26. Device according to any one of claims 22 to 25, characterized in that the path transmission module (103) is configured to: send path information to the base station according to a parameter of a mode. Petition 870250006251, dated 27 / 01 / 2025, pp. 90 / 96 7 / 8 27. Device according to any one of claims 22 to 25, characterized in that the indication information is comprised in the EU-EUTRA-Capability signaling.

28. Device according to claim 27, characterized in that the indication information is comprised in an OtherParameters information element of the UEEUTRA-Capability signaling.

29. Device according to any one of claims 22 to 25, characterized in that path information is comprised in the UEAssistanceInformation signaling.

30. Device according to claim 29, characterized in that the path information is comprised in a FlightPathInformation element of the UEAssistanceInformation signaling.

31. Electronic device (1200), characterized in that it comprises: a processor (1222), and a memory for storing instructions executable by the processor (1222), wherein the processor (1222) is configured to perform the method as defined in any of claims 1 to 6.

32. Electronic device (1300), characterized in that it comprises: a processor (1302), and a memory (1304) for storing instructions executable by the processor (1302), wherein the processor (1302) is configured to perform the method as defined in any of claims 7 to 15.

33. Computer-readable storage medium that stores a computer program, characterized in that the program is executed by a processor to perform the method as defined in any one of claims 1 to 6.

34. A computer-readable storage medium that stores a computer program, characterized in that the program is executed by a processor to perform the method as defined in any one of claims 7 to 15.

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