Method for reporting user equipment positioning information, user equipment and network equipment

Abstract

The present application discloses a method for reporting user equipment location information, a user equipment and a network device. Specifically, the user equipment can report the user equipment's measurement results of multiple received positioning reference signals upon receiving a paging message according to the instructions of a positioning management device (such as a positioning management function network element (location management function, LMF) or a positioning management component (location management component, LMC), etc.). The positioning management device (such as LMF or LMC, etc.) can determine the location of the user equipment based on the measurement results of multiple positioning reference signals reported by the user equipment. The method for reporting positioning information provided in the present application can alleviate the problem of excessive power consumption and waste of link resources caused by the need for user equipment in an idle state / deactivated state to periodically enter a connected state in order to report the measurement results of positioning reference signals.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of communication technology, and in particular to a method for reporting positioning information of a user equipment (UE), a user equipment and a network device. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of communication technology, in order to provide users with better communication services, downlink high-precision positioning has become an important research direction of 5G technology. For example, in the enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB) scenario, the positioning accuracy requirement is usually: indoor positioning accuracy error is less than 1 meter, and outdoor positioning accuracy error is less than 10 meters.

[0003] Conventional downlink positioning is determined by analyzing the measurement result of the user equipment UE on the reference signal. For example, the reference signal may be a positioning reference signal (PRS). Specifically, the UE may periodically report the measurement result of the reference signal to the positioning management device.

[0004] However, in the prior art, the UE can report the measurement results to the positioning management device only when it is in the connected state. For a UE in an idle state or an inactive state, the user equipment UE needs to periodically enter the connected state from the idle state or the inactive state to report the measurement results of the reference signal to the positioning management device. When the UE enters the connected state, the power consumption will increase.

[0005] Furthermore, when the UE enters the connected state, the network device needs to allocate link resources to the UE. Therefore, using conventional downlink positioning methods may also lead to a waste of link resources. Summary of the invention

[0006] The present application provides a method, user equipment and network equipment for reporting UE positioning information, which can reduce the problem of excessive power consumption and waste of link resources caused by reporting reference signal measurement results of UE in an idle state or a deactivated state.

[0007] In order to achieve the above purpose, the embodiment of the present application adopts the following technical solution:

[0008] In a first aspect, a method for reporting positioning information of a user equipment is provided, the method comprising: the user equipment receives a first message, the first message includes a paging trigger indication, the paging trigger indication is used to trigger the user equipment to report the measurement result of the positioning reference signal when receiving the paging message; the user equipment receives the paging message in an idle state or a deactivated state; the user equipment reports the measurement result of the positioning reference signal according to the received paging message.

[0009] In the technical solution provided in the first aspect above, the UE can report the measurement results obtained by the UE measuring multiple positioning reference signals when receiving a paging message according to the received paging trigger indication. The positioning management device can determine the location of the UE according to the measurement results reported by the UE. In this way, the problem of excessive power consumption and waste of link resources caused by the UE in an idle state or a deactivated state periodically entering a connected state in order to report the measurement results of the reference signal can be reduced.

[0010] In a possible implementation, the user equipment receiving the first message includes: the user equipment receiving the first message from the positioning management device. By instructing the UE to report the measurement results obtained by the UE measuring multiple positioning reference signals based on the paging message trigger by the positioning management device (such as LMF or LMC), the UE can conveniently report the measurement results and manage the positioning of the UE. This makes the method well applicable to the technology of managing UE positioning by the positioning management device in conventional technology.

[0011] In a possible implementation, the user equipment reports the measurement result of the positioning reference signal according to the received paging message, including: the user equipment reports the measurement result of the positioning reference signal to the positioning management device according to the received paging message. The UE reports the measurement results obtained by the UE measuring multiple positioning reference signals to the positioning management device (such as LMF or LMC), which is used for the positioning management device to manage the positioning of the UE. This makes the method well applicable to the technology of the positioning management device managing the UE positioning in the conventional technology.

[0012] In a possible implementation, the user equipment receives a paging message in an idle state or a deactivated state, including: the user equipment receives a paging message from an access network device or an access and mobility management device in an idle state; or the user equipment receives a paging message from an access network device in a deactivated state. The method for reporting UE positioning information provided in the present application is applicable to a UE in an idle state or a deactivated state to trigger reporting of measurement results of a positioning reference signal based on a paging message. It can solve the problem of excessive power consumption and waste of link resources caused by a UE in an idle state or a deactivated state periodically entering a connected state in order to report the measurement results of a reference signal.

[0013] In a possible implementation, the paging message includes location request indication information, and the location request indication information is used to instruct the user equipment to report the measurement result of the positioning reference signal according to the paging message. The location request indication information in the paging message further instructs the UE to report the measurement result of the positioning reference signal based on the paging message. The mechanism for the UE to report the measurement result of the positioning reference signal can be managed more flexibly.

[0014] In a possible implementation, the user equipment reports the measurement result of the positioning reference signal to the positioning management device according to the received paging message, including: the user equipment reports the measurement result of the positioning reference signal to the positioning management device in a connected state; or the user equipment reports the measurement result of the positioning reference signal to the positioning management device in an idle state or a deactivated state. In the method for reporting UE positioning information provided in the present application, the UE can report the measurement result of the positioning reference signal in any state of a connected state, an idle state or a deactivated state according to the paging trigger indication. It can solve the problem of excessive power consumption and waste of link resources caused by the UE in an idle state or a deactivated state periodically entering a connected state in order to report the measurement result of the reference signal.

[0015] In a possible implementation, the measurement result of the positioning reference signal includes one or more of the following information: reference signal received power RSRP, reference signal received quality RSRQ, reference signal time difference RSTD, narrowband reference signal received power NRSRP or narrowband reference signal received quality NRSRQ. This application does not limit the specific content of the measurement result of the positioning reference signal reported by the UE for UE positioning, for example, it may be at least one of RSRP, RSRQ, RSTD, NRSRP or NRSRQ.

[0016] In a possible implementation, the measurement result of the positioning reference signal includes the measurement result of the positioning reference signal by the user equipment in an idle state or a deactivated state. The UE may report the measurement result of the positioning reference signal measured by the UE when entering an idle state or a deactivated state according to the paging trigger indication.

[0017] In a possible implementation, the measurement result of the positioning reference signal further includes a measurement result of the positioning reference signal by the user equipment in a connected state. The UE may also report the measurement result of the positioning reference signal obtained by the UE in a connected state.

[0018] In a possible implementation, the positioning management device includes any one of a positioning management network element LMF or a positioning management component LMC. The embodiment of the present application does not limit the structure of the positioning management device used to manage the UE reporting mechanism and to locate the UE. For example, the positioning management device can be any one of the LMF or the LMC.

[0019] In a possible implementation, before the user equipment receives the first message, the method further includes: the user equipment sends capability information of the user equipment to the positioning management device; and the user equipment receives auxiliary information from the positioning management device; wherein the capability information of the user equipment is at least used to characterize the positioning mode category supported by the user equipment and / or the capability of measuring positioning reference signals. The method for reporting UE positioning information provided in the present application can be completed based on several information types in the conventional LPP protocol.

[0020] In a second aspect, a method for reporting positioning information of a user equipment is provided, the method comprising: a positioning management device sends a first message to the user equipment, the first message comprising a paging trigger indication, the paging trigger indication being used to trigger the user equipment to report a measurement result of a positioning reference signal to the positioning management device when receiving a paging message; the positioning management device receives the measurement result of the positioning reference signal from the user equipment; wherein the measurement result of the positioning reference signal is reported to the positioning management device by the user equipment according to the trigger of the received paging message.

[0021] In the technical solution provided by the second aspect above, the positioning management device can instruct the UE to report the measurement results obtained by the UE measuring multiple positioning reference signals when receiving a paging message according to the received paging trigger indication. The positioning management device can determine the location of the UE based on the measurement results reported by the UE. In this way, the problem of excessive power consumption and waste of link resources caused by the UE in an idle state or a deactivated state periodically entering a connected state in order to report the measurement results of the reference signal can be reduced.

[0022] In a possible implementation, the method further includes: the positioning management device receives first indication information from the access and mobility management device, the first indication information is used to indicate that the user equipment is in an idle state or a deactivated state; the positioning management device sends second indication information to the access and mobility management device, the second indication information is used to indicate that the access and mobility management device reports the location of the user equipment in the idle state or the deactivated state. The positioning management device can also further instruct the UE to report the measurement result of the positioning reference signal based on the paging message through the access and mobility management device according to the current state of the UE sent by the access and mobility management device. The mechanism for managing the UE to report the measurement result of the positioning reference signal can be more flexibly managed.

[0023] In a possible implementation, the measurement result of the positioning reference signal includes one or more of the following information: reference signal received power RSRP, reference signal received quality RSRQ, reference signal time difference RSTD, narrowband reference signal received power NRSRP or narrowband reference signal received quality NRSRQ. This application does not limit the specific content of the measurement result of the positioning reference signal reported by the UE for UE positioning, for example, it may be at least one of RSRP, RSRQ, RSTD, NRSRP or NRSRQ. The positioning management device can locate the UE according to the above one or more measurement results.

[0024] In a possible implementation, the positioning management device includes any one of a positioning management network element LMF or a positioning management component LMC. The embodiment of the present application does not limit the structure of the positioning management device used to manage the UE reporting mechanism and to locate the UE. For example, the positioning management device can be any one of the LMF or the LMC.

[0025] In a possible implementation, before the above-mentioned positioning management device sends the first message to the user equipment, the method also includes: the positioning management device receives a positioning service request from the access and mobility management device, and the positioning service request is used to request the positioning of the user equipment; after the positioning management device receives the measurement result of the positioning reference signal from the user equipment, the method also includes: the positioning management device sends a location service response to the access and mobility management device, and the location service response includes the positioning result of the user equipment by the positioning management device. In the present application, the positioning management device can instruct the UE to report the measurement result of the positioning reference signal based on the paging report according to the positioning service request initiated by the access and mobility management device. The positioning scenarios used are more extensive and more flexible.

[0026] In a possible implementation, the positioning management device spontaneously sends a first message to the user equipment. In the present application, the positioning management device may spontaneously instruct the UE to report the measurement result of the positioning reference signal based on paging. The positioning scenarios used are more extensive and more flexible.

[0027] In a possible implementation, before the positioning management device sends the first message to the user equipment, the method further includes: the positioning management device receives capability information of the user equipment from the user equipment; and the positioning management device sends auxiliary information to the user equipment; wherein the capability information of the user equipment is at least used to characterize the positioning mode category supported by the user equipment and / or the capability of measuring positioning reference signals. The method for reporting UE positioning information provided in the present application can be completed based on several information types in the conventional LPP protocol.

[0028] According to a third aspect, a method for reporting user equipment location information is provided, the method comprising: an access and mobility management device detects that the user equipment is in an idle state or a deactivated state; the access and mobility management device sends first indication information to the positioning management device, the first indication information being used to indicate that the user equipment is in an idle state or a deactivated state; the access and mobility management device receives second indication information from the positioning management device, the second indication information being used to instruct the access and mobility management device to report the location of the user equipment in the idle state or the deactivated state.

[0029] In the technical solution provided in the third aspect, the positioning management device can further instruct the UE to report the measurement result of the positioning reference signal based on the paging message through the access and mobility management device according to the current state of the UE sent by the access and mobility management device. The mechanism for the UE to report the measurement result of the positioning reference signal can be managed more flexibly.

[0030] In a possible implementation, after the access and mobility management device receives the second indication information from the positioning management device, the method further includes: the access and mobility management device sends a paging message to the user equipment, the paging message includes location request indication information, and the location request indication information is used to instruct the user equipment to report the measurement result of the positioning reference signal according to the paging message. The access and mobility management device can further instruct the UE to report the measurement result of the positioning reference signal based on the paging message according to the instruction of the positioning management device by carrying the location request indication information in the paging message. The mechanism for managing the UE to report the measurement result of the positioning reference signal can be more flexibly.

[0031] In a possible implementation, before the access and mobility management device sends the first indication information to the positioning management device, the method also includes: the access and mobility management device sends a positioning service request to the positioning management device, the positioning service request is used to request the positioning of the user equipment; the access and mobility management device receives a location service response from the positioning management device, the location service response includes the positioning result of the user equipment by the positioning management device. In the present application, the access and mobility management device can request the positioning management device to initiate a positioning service request to indicate the UE to report the measurement result of the positioning reference signal based on the paging. The positioning scenarios used are more extensive and more flexible.

[0032] In a possible implementation, the access and mobility management device sends a positioning service request to the positioning management device, including: the access and mobility management device sends a positioning service request to the positioning management device based on the request of the positioning service entity; after the access and mobility management device receives the location service response from the positioning management device, the method further includes: the access and mobility management device sends a location service response to the positioning service entity, and the location service response includes the positioning result of the user equipment by the positioning management device. In the present application, the access and mobility management device can request the positioning management device to initiate a positioning service request based on the request of the positioning service entity to instruct the UE to report the measurement result of the positioning reference signal based on the paging. The positioning scenarios used are more extensive and more flexible.

[0033] In a possible implementation, the access and mobility management device sends a positioning service request to the positioning management device, including: the access and mobility management device spontaneously sends a positioning service request to the positioning management device. In the present application, the positioning management device can spontaneously instruct the UE to report the measurement result of the positioning reference signal based on the paging report. The positioning scenarios used are more extensive and more flexible.

[0034] In a possible implementation, the positioning management device includes any one of a positioning management network element LMF or a positioning management component LMC. The embodiment of the present application does not limit the structure of the positioning management device used to manage the UE reporting mechanism and to locate the UE. For example, the positioning management device can be any one of LMF or LMC.

[0035] In a fourth aspect, a user device is provided, which includes a receiving unit, used to receive a first message and, in an idle state or a deactivated state, receive a paging message, the first message including a paging trigger indication, the paging trigger indication being used to trigger the user device to report a measurement result of a positioning reference signal when the paging message is received; and a sending unit, used to report the measurement result of the positioning reference signal according to the received paging message.

[0036] In the technical solution provided in the fourth aspect, the UE can report the measurement results obtained by the UE measuring multiple positioning reference signals when receiving a paging message according to the received paging trigger indication. The positioning management device can determine the location of the UE according to the measurement results reported by the UE. In this way, the problem of excessive power consumption and waste of link resources caused by the UE in an idle state or a deactivated state periodically entering a connected state in order to report the measurement results of the reference signal can be reduced.

[0037] In a possible implementation, the receiving unit receiving the first message includes: the receiving unit receiving the first message from the positioning management device. By instructing the UE to report the measurement results obtained by the UE measuring multiple positioning reference signals based on the paging message trigger by the positioning management device (such as LMF or LMC), the UE can conveniently report the measurement results and manage the positioning of the UE. This makes the method well applicable to the technology of managing UE positioning by the positioning management device in conventional technology.

[0038] In a possible implementation, the sending unit reports the measurement result of the positioning reference signal according to the received paging message, including: the sending unit reports the measurement result of the positioning reference signal to the positioning management device according to the received paging message. The UE reports the measurement results obtained by the UE measuring multiple positioning reference signals to the positioning management device (such as LMF or LMC), which is used for the positioning management device to manage the positioning of the UE. This makes the method well applicable to the technology of the positioning management device managing the UE positioning in the conventional technology.

[0039] In a possible implementation, the receiving unit user equipment receives a paging message in an idle state or a deactivated state, including: the receiving unit receives a paging message from an access network device or an access and mobility management device in an idle state; or the receiving unit receives a paging message from an access network device in a deactivated state. The method for reporting UE positioning information provided in the present application is applicable to a UE in an idle state or a deactivated state to trigger reporting of measurement results of a positioning reference signal based on a paging message. It can solve the problem of excessive power consumption and waste of link resources caused by a UE in an idle state or a deactivated state periodically entering a connected state in order to report the measurement results of a reference signal.

[0040] In a possible implementation, the paging message includes location request indication information, and the location request indication information is used to instruct the user equipment to report the measurement result of the positioning reference signal according to the paging message. The location request indication information in the paging message further instructs the UE to report the measurement result of the positioning reference signal based on the paging message. The mechanism for the UE to report the measurement result of the positioning reference signal can be managed more flexibly.

[0041] In a possible implementation, the sending unit reports the measurement result of the positioning reference signal to the positioning management device according to the received paging message, including: the sending unit reports the measurement result of the positioning reference signal to the positioning management device in a connected state; or the sending unit reports the measurement result of the positioning reference signal to the positioning management device in an idle state or a deactivated state. In the method for reporting UE positioning information provided in the present application, the UE can report the measurement result of the positioning reference signal in any state of a connected state, an idle state or a deactivated state according to the paging trigger indication. It can solve the problem of excessive power consumption and waste of link resources caused by the UE in an idle state or a deactivated state periodically entering a connected state in order to report the measurement result of the reference signal.

[0042] In a possible implementation, the measurement result of the positioning reference signal includes one or more of the following information: reference signal received power RSRP, reference signal received quality RSRQ, reference signal time difference RSTD, narrowband reference signal received power NRSRP or narrowband reference signal received quality NRSRQ. This application does not limit the specific content of the measurement result of the positioning reference signal reported by the UE for UE positioning, for example, it may be at least one of RSRP, RSRQ, RSTD, NRSRP or NRSRQ.

[0043] In a possible implementation, the user equipment further includes: a measurement unit, configured to measure multiple positioning reference signals in an idle state or a zone activation state to obtain a measurement result of the positioning reference signal; the measurement result of the positioning reference signal includes a measurement result of the positioning reference signal by the measurement unit in an idle state or a deactivated state. The UE may report the measurement result of the positioning reference signal obtained by the UE when entering an idle state or a deactivated state according to a paging trigger indication.

[0044] In a possible implementation, the measurement unit is further configured to measure multiple positioning reference signals in a connected state to obtain measurement results of the positioning reference signals; the measurement results of the positioning reference signals also include measurement results of the positioning reference signals by the measurement unit in a connected state. The UE may also report the measurement results of the positioning reference signals obtained by the UE in a connected state.

[0045] In a possible implementation, the positioning management device includes any one of a positioning management network element LMF or a positioning management component LMC. The embodiment of the present application does not limit the structure of the positioning management device used to manage the UE reporting mechanism and to locate the UE. For example, the positioning management device can be any one of LMF or LMC.

[0046] In a possible implementation, before the receiving unit receives the first message, the receiving unit is further used to send capability information of the user equipment to the positioning management device; the receiving unit is further used to receive auxiliary information from the positioning management device; wherein the capability information of the user equipment is at least used to characterize the positioning mode category supported by the user equipment and / or the capability of measuring positioning reference signals. The method for reporting UE positioning information provided in the present application can be completed based on several information types in the conventional LPP protocol.

[0047] In a fifth aspect, a positioning management device is provided, which includes: a sending unit, used to send a first message to a user equipment, the first message including a paging trigger indication, the paging trigger indication being used to trigger the user equipment to report the measurement result of the positioning reference signal to the positioning management device when receiving the paging message; a receiving unit, used to receive the measurement result of the positioning reference signal from the user equipment; wherein the measurement result of the positioning reference signal is reported to the positioning management device by the user equipment according to the received paging message trigger.

[0048] In the technical solution provided in the fifth aspect, the positioning management device can instruct the UE to report the measurement results obtained by the UE measuring multiple positioning reference signals when receiving a paging message according to the received paging trigger indication. The positioning management device can determine the location of the UE based on the measurement results reported by the UE. In this way, the problem of excessive power consumption and waste of link resources caused by the UE in an idle state or a deactivated state periodically entering a connected state in order to report the measurement results of the reference signal can be reduced.

[0049] In a possible implementation, the receiving unit is also used to receive first indication information from an access and mobility management device, the first indication information being used to indicate that the user equipment is in an idle state or a deactivated state; the sending unit is also used to send second indication information to the access and mobility management device, the second indication information being used to indicate that the access and mobility management device reports the location of the user equipment in an idle state or a deactivated state. The positioning management device can also further instruct the UE to report the measurement result of the positioning reference signal based on the paging message through the access and mobility management device according to the current state of the UE sent by the access and mobility management device. The mechanism for managing the UE to report the measurement result of the positioning reference signal can be more flexibly managed.

[0050] In a possible implementation, the measurement result of the positioning reference signal includes one or more of the following information: reference signal received power RSRP, reference signal received quality RSRQ, reference signal time difference RSTD, narrowband reference signal received power NRSRP or narrowband reference signal received quality NRSRQ. This application does not limit the specific content of the measurement result of the positioning reference signal reported by the UE for UE positioning, for example, it may be at least one of RSRP, RSRQ, RSTD, NRSRP or NRSRQ. The positioning management device can locate the UE according to the above one or more measurement results.

[0051] In a possible implementation, the positioning management device includes any one of a positioning management network element LMF or a positioning management component LMC. The embodiment of the present application does not limit the structure of the positioning management device used to manage the UE reporting mechanism and to locate the UE. For example, the positioning management device can be any one of LMF or LMC.

[0052] In a possible implementation, the receiving unit is also used to receive a positioning service request from an access and mobility management device before the sending unit sends a first message to the user equipment, and the positioning service request is used to request the positioning of the user equipment; after the receiving unit receives the measurement result of the positioning reference signal from the user equipment, the sending unit is also used to send a location service response to the access and mobility management device, and the location service response includes the positioning result of the user equipment by the positioning management device. In the present application, the positioning management device can instruct the UE to report the measurement result of the positioning reference signal based on the paging report according to the positioning service request initiated by the access and mobility management device. The positioning scenarios used are more extensive and more flexible.

[0053] In a possible implementation, the sending unit spontaneously sends the first message to the user equipment. In the present application, the positioning management device can spontaneously instruct the UE to report the measurement result of the positioning reference signal based on the paging. The positioning scenario used is more extensive and more flexible.

[0054] In a possible implementation, the receiving unit is further used to receive capability information of the user equipment from the user equipment before the sending unit sends the first message to the user equipment; the sending unit is further used to send auxiliary information to the user equipment; wherein the capability information of the user equipment is at least used to characterize the positioning mode category supported by the user equipment and / or the capability of measuring positioning reference signals. The method for reporting UE positioning information provided in the present application can be completed based on several information types in the conventional LPP protocol.

[0055] In a sixth aspect, an access and mobility management device is provided, the access and mobility management device comprising: a detection unit, used to detect whether a user device is in an idle state or a deactivated state; a sending unit, used to send first indication information to a positioning management device, the first indication information being used to indicate that the user device is in an idle state or a deactivated state; a receiving unit, used to receive second indication information from the positioning management device, the second indication information being used to indicate that the access and mobility management device reports the location of the user device in an idle state or a deactivated state.

[0056] In the technical solution provided in the sixth aspect, the positioning management device can further instruct the UE to report the measurement result of the positioning reference signal based on the paging message through the access and mobility management device according to the current state of the UE sent by the access and mobility management device. The mechanism for the UE to report the measurement result of the positioning reference signal can be managed more flexibly.

[0057] In a possible implementation, after the receiving unit receives the second indication information from the positioning management device, the sending unit is further used to send a paging message to the user equipment, the paging message including location request indication information, the location request indication information being used to instruct the user equipment to report the measurement result of the positioning reference signal according to the paging message. The access and mobility management device can further instruct the UE to report the measurement result of the positioning reference signal based on the paging message by carrying the location request indication information in the paging message according to the instruction of the positioning management device. The mechanism for the UE to report the measurement result of the positioning reference signal can be managed more flexibly.

[0058] In a possible implementation, the sending unit is also used to send a positioning service request to the positioning management device before the sending unit sends the first indication information to the positioning management device, and the positioning service request is used to request the positioning of the user equipment; the receiving unit is also used to receive a location service response from the positioning management device, and the location service response includes the positioning result of the user equipment by the positioning management device. In the present application, the access and mobility management device can request the positioning management device to initiate a positioning service request to indicate the UE to report the measurement result of the positioning reference signal based on the paging report. The positioning scenarios used are more extensive and more flexible.

[0059] In a possible implementation, the sending unit sends a positioning service request to the positioning management device, including: the sending unit sends a positioning service request to the positioning management device based on the request of the positioning service entity; the sending unit is also used to send a positioning service response to the positioning service entity after the receiving unit receives the positioning service response from the positioning management device, and the location service response includes the positioning result of the user equipment by the positioning management device. In the present application, the access and mobility management device can request the positioning management device to initiate a positioning service request based on the request of the positioning service entity to instruct the UE to report the measurement result of the positioning reference signal based on the paging. The positioning scenarios used are more extensive and more flexible.

[0060] In a possible implementation, the sending unit sends a positioning service request to the positioning management device, including: the sending unit spontaneously sends a positioning service request to the positioning management device. In the present application, the positioning management device can spontaneously instruct the UE to report the measurement result of the positioning reference signal based on the paging report. The positioning scenario used is more extensive and more flexible.

[0061] In a possible implementation, the positioning management device includes any one of a positioning management network element LMF or a positioning management component LMC. The embodiment of the present application does not limit the structure of the positioning management device used to manage the UE reporting mechanism and to locate the UE. For example, the positioning management device can be any one of LMF or LMC.

[0062] In the seventh aspect, a user device is provided, which includes: a memory for storing computer program code, wherein the computer program code includes instructions; a radio frequency circuit for sending and receiving wireless signals; and a processor for executing the above instructions, so that the user device executes the method for reporting user device positioning information in any possible implementation of the first aspect.

[0063] In an eighth aspect, a positioning management device is provided, which includes: a memory for storing computer program code, wherein the computer program code includes instructions; a radio frequency circuit for sending and receiving wireless signals; and a processor for executing the above instructions, so that the positioning management device executes the method for reporting user equipment positioning information in any possible implementation of the second aspect.

[0064] In the ninth aspect, an access and mobility management device is provided, which includes: a memory for storing computer program code, wherein the computer program code includes instructions; a radio frequency circuit for sending and receiving wireless signals; and a processor for executing the above instructions, so that the access and mobility management device executes the method for reporting user equipment positioning information in any possible implementation of the third aspect.

[0065] In a tenth aspect, a communication system is provided, the communication system comprising any multiple network elements in any possible implementation of the fourth aspect, the fifth aspect, or the sixth aspect. The communication system is used to implement the method for reporting user equipment location information in any possible implementation of the first aspect, the second aspect, or the third aspect.

[0066] In an eleventh aspect, a communication system is provided, the communication system comprising any multiple network elements in any possible implementation of the seventh aspect, the eighth aspect, or the ninth aspect. The communication system is used to implement the method for reporting user equipment location information in any possible implementation of the first aspect, the second aspect, or the third aspect.

[0067] In a twelfth aspect, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, on which computer execution instructions are stored. When the computer execution instructions are executed by a processor, a method for reporting user equipment positioning information in any possible implementation manner of the first aspect, the second aspect, or the third aspect is implemented.

[0068] In a thirteenth aspect, a chip system is provided, the chip system includes a processor and a memory, the memory stores instructions; when the instructions are executed by the processor, a method for reporting user equipment location information in any possible implementation of the first aspect, the second aspect, or the third aspect is implemented. The chip system may be composed of a chip, or may include a chip and other discrete devices.

[0069] In a fourteenth aspect, a computer program product is provided, which, when executed on a computer, implements the method for reporting user equipment location information in any possible implementation of the first aspect, the second aspect, or the third aspect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0070] Figure 1A Schematic diagrams of four network architecture examples for UE positioning provided in embodiments of the present application;

[0071] Figure 1B A schematic diagram of the hardware results of a network device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0072] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the hardware structure of a UE provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0073] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of state transitions among a connection state, a deactivated state, and an idle state provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0074] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a TA planning provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0075] Figure 5A flow chart of a method for reporting UE positioning information provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0076] Figure 6 A flowchart of another method for reporting UE positioning information provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0077] Fig. 7A Interaction diagram 1 of a method for reporting UE positioning information provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0078] Figure 7B Interaction of the method for reporting UE positioning information provided in the embodiment of the present application Figure 2 ;

[0079] Figure 8 Interaction of the method for reporting UE positioning information provided in the embodiment of the present application Figure 3 ;

[0080] Fig. 9 Interaction of the method for reporting UE positioning information provided in the embodiment of the present application Figure 4 ;

[0081] Fig.10 Interaction of the method for reporting UE positioning information provided in the embodiment of the present application Figure 5 ;

[0082] Fig.11 Interaction of the method for reporting UE positioning information provided in the embodiment of the present application Figure 6 ;

[0083] Fig.12 Figure 7 is an interactive diagram of a method for reporting UE positioning information provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0084] Fig.13 Interaction of the method for reporting UE positioning information provided in the embodiment of the present application Figure 8 ;

[0085] Fig.14 A schematic diagram of the structure of a UE provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0086] Fig.15 A schematic diagram of the structure of a positioning management device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0087] Fig.16 A schematic diagram of the structure of an access and mobility management device provided in an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0088] The present application provides a method for reporting user equipment positioning information, which is applied to the process of positioning management equipment, access and mobility management equipment or third-party equipment to position user equipment. Specifically, the UE can report the measurement results of the user equipment UE on multiple received positioning reference signals when receiving a paging message according to the instruction of the positioning management equipment (such as LMF, LMC). The positioning management equipment (such as LMF, LMC) can determine the position of the UE according to the measurement results reported by the UE.

[0089] The method for reporting user equipment location information provided in this application can be applied to various communication systems, such as: long term evolution (LTE) system, LTE frequency division duplex (FDD) system, LTE time division duplex (TDD) system, universal mobile telecommunication system (UMTS), worldwide interoperability for microwave access (WiMAX) communication system, future fifth generation (5th generation, 5G) system or new radio (NR), etc. The 5G mobile communication system involved in this application includes a non-standalone (NSA) 5G mobile communication system or a standalone (SA) 5G mobile communication system. The technical solution provided in this application can also be applied to future communication systems, such as the sixth generation mobile communication system. The communication system may also be a public land mobile network (PLMN) network, a device-to-device (D2D) communication system, a machine-to-machine (M2M) communication system, an Internet of Things (IoT) communication system or other communication systems.

[0090] Please refer to Figure 1A , Figure 1A Schematic diagrams showing four example network architectures suitable for UE positioning. Figure 1AAs shown in (a), the terminal device is connected to the NG-RAN through the LTE-Uu and / or NR-Uu interfaces respectively via the next-generation eNodeB (ng-eNB) and / or gNB. NG-RAN may include one or more ng-eNBs; NG-RAN may also include one or more gNBs; NG-RAN may also include one or more ng-eNBs and gNBs; NG-RAN may also include one or more transmission / reception points (TRPs). Among them, Ng-eNB is a base station in the LTE communication system. gNB is a base station in the NR communication system. Ng-eNB and gNB communicate through the Xn interface. NG-RAN communicates with the access and mobility management function (AMF) through the NG-C interface. In the process of UE positioning, AMF is equivalent to a router for communication between the base station and LMF, which is used to implement functions such as access management. LMF is used to implement functions such as positioning management, including managing the reporting process of UE positioning information and obtaining UE positioning information. AMF and LMF communicate through the NLs interface.

[0091] Optionally, an LMF can also have a signaling connection with an enhanced serving mobile location center (E-SMLC). E-SMLC is the core network entity responsible for processing positioning requests in the E-UTRA positioning architecture, such as locating a specific UE and sending auxiliary data to the UE. Therefore, the signaling connection between the LMF and the E-SMLC can enable the LMF to obtain positioning data from the E-UTRA system.

[0092] Optionally, an LMF may also have a signaling connection with a secure user plane location platform (SLP). SLP is a SUPL (secure user plane location) entity responsible for positioning in user plane positioning, so the signaling connection between LMF and SLP can enable LMF to extend the positioning solution supporting the user plane. SUPL is the positioning protocol architecture specified by the Open Mobile Alliance (OMA).

[0093] like Figure 1A As shown in (b), LMC can also be integrated in gNB and / or ng-eNB.

[0094] like Figure 1AAs shown in (c) in the figure, LMC can be integrated in NG-RAN independently of gNB and ng-eNB as a node of NG-RAN.

[0095] Among them, LMC, as a node of NG-RAN, can assume part of the functions of LMF. In this application, during the process of UE reporting positioning information, UE can report the measurement results of reference signals to LMC. There is no need to interact with the core network, which can save signaling overhead and reduce positioning delay. Alternatively, when the UE is in a deactivated state, LMC can carry location request indication information (such as positionRequest or locationRequest) in the paging message according to the instructions of LMF.

[0096] In some possible structures, the access network equipment may be composed of a central unit (CU) and a distributed unit (DU). Among them, the CU may also be called a control unit. The protocol layer of the access network equipment can be split through the CU-DU structure, and the functions of some protocol layers are placed in the CU for centralized control, and the functions of the remaining part or all of the protocol layers are distributed in the DU, which is centrally controlled by the CU. For example, the radio resource control (RRC), service data adaptation protocol (SDAP) and packet data convergence protocol (PDCP) layers can be deployed in the CU; the remaining radio link control (RLC) layer, media access control (MAC) layer and physical layer (Physical) are deployed in the DU. The CU and DU are connected through the F1 interface. The CU represents the gNB and is connected to the core network through the NG interface.

[0097] Optionally, the CU may also adopt a structure in which a control plane (control plane) entity and a user plane (UP) network element are separated, and one control plane network element manages multiple user plane network elements.

[0098] In one example, a gNB can have one gNB-CU-CP, multiple gNB-CU-UPs, and multiple gNB-DUs. One gNB-CU-CP can connect to multiple gNB-CU-UPs via the E1 interface, one gNB-CU-CP can connect to multiple gNB-DUs via the F1-C interface, and one gNB-DU can connect to multiple gNB-CU-UPs via the F1-U interface.

[0099] like Figure 1A As shown in (d) in the figure, the gNB may include a gNB-DU and a gNB-CU. The gNB-DU and the gNB-CU are connected via the F1 interface, and the gNB-CU is connected to the ng-eNB via the Xn-C interface. The LMC is also integrated in the gNB.

[0100] It should be understood that the above Figure 1A (a) Figure 1A (b) Figure 1A (c) and Figure 1A The positioning system shown in (d) may include one or more gNBs and one or more UEs. A single gNB may transmit data or control signaling to a single UE or multiple UEs. Multiple gNBs may also transmit data or control signaling to a single UE at the same time.

[0101] It should also be understood that the above Figure 1A (a) Figure 1A (b) Figure 1A (c) and Figure 1A The devices or functional nodes included in the positioning system shown in (d) are only exemplary descriptions and do not constitute a limitation to the present application. In fact, Figure 1A (a) Figure 1A As shown in (b) Figure 1A (c) and Figure 1A The positioning system in (d) may also include other network elements or devices or functional nodes that have an interactive relationship with the devices or functional nodes illustrated in the figure, which are not specifically limited here.

[0102] It should also be understood that in the present application, the location management device may be Figure 1A (a) Figure 1A (b) Figure 1A (c) or Figure 1A The LMF shown in (d) can also be Figure 1A (b) Figure 1A (c) or Figure 1AThe LMC shown in (d) in FIG. 1 may also be a location management unit (LMU) or other network devices with location management functions. Figure 1A (a) Figure 1A (b) Figure 1A (c) and Figure 1A (d) in the figure only takes the positioning management device being LMF or LMC as an example, and this application does not make any specific limitation on the positioning management device.

[0103] The access network device in this application can be Figure 1A (a) Figure 1A (b) Figure 1A (c) and Figure 1A The Ng-eNB, gNB or TRP shown in (d) in FIG. It can also be a base station defined by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP). For example, a base station device in an LTE system, i.e., an evolved NodeB (eNB / eNodeB), etc.

[0104] In addition, when the eNB is connected to the core network of NR or the next generation core network (Next Generation Core, NGC) or the 5th Generation Core Network (5GC), the eNB can also be called eLTE eNB. Specifically, the eLTE eNB is an LTE base station device evolved on the basis of the eNB, which can be directly connected to the 5G CN. The eLTE eNB also belongs to the base station equipment in NR.

[0105] Alternatively, the access network device may also be a wireless terminal (WT). For example, an access point (AP) or an access controller (AC), or other network devices that have the ability to communicate with user equipment and the core network. For example, relay equipment, vehicle-mounted equipment, smart wearable devices, etc. This application does not limit the type of access network equipment.

[0106] Please refer to Figure 1B , Figure 1B A schematic diagram of the hardware results of a network device is shown. Figure 1B As shown, the network device may include a processor 101, a communication line 102, a memory 103, and at least one communication interface ( Figure 1B The description is merely illustrative and takes the communication interface 104 as an example).

[0107] The processor 101 may be a general-purpose central processing unit (CPU), a microprocessor, an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), or one or more integrated circuits for controlling the execution of the program of the present application.

[0108] The communication link 102 may include a pathway to transmit information between the above-mentioned components.

[0109] The communication interface 104 uses any transceiver or other device for communicating with other devices or communication networks, such as Ethernet, radio access network (RAN), wireless local area networks (WLAN), etc.

[0110] The memory 103 may be a read-only memory (ROM) or other types of static storage devices that can store static information and instructions, a random access memory (RAM) or other types of dynamic storage devices that can store information and instructions, or an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), a compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM) or other optical disc storage, optical disc storage (including compressed optical disc, laser disc, optical disc, digital versatile disc, Blu-ray disc, etc.), a magnetic disk storage medium or other magnetic storage device, or any other medium that can be used to carry or store the desired program code in the form of instructions or data structures and can be accessed by a computer, but is not limited thereto. The memory may exist independently and be connected to the processor via the communication line 102. The memory may also be integrated with the processor.

[0111] The memory 103 is used to store computer-executable instructions for executing the solution of the present application, wherein the memory 103 can store instructions for implementing two modular functions: sending instructions, receiving instructions, and processing instructions, and the execution is controlled by the processor 101. The processor 101 is used to execute the computer-executable instructions stored in the memory 103, thereby implementing the data transmission method provided in the following embodiments of the present application. Figure 1B The memory 103 shown in the figure is only a schematic diagram, and the memory may also include other functional instructions, which is not limited by the present invention.

[0112] Optionally, the computer-executable instructions in the present application may also be referred to as application code, which is not specifically limited in the present application.

[0113] In a specific implementation, as an embodiment, the processor 101 may include one or more CPUs, such as Figure 1B CPU0 and CPU1 in.

[0114] It should be noted that Figure 1B This is only an example of a network device and does not limit the specific structure of the network device. For example, the network device may also include other functional modules. In addition, the access network device (for example, access network device, etc.) and the core network device (for example, positioning management device, access and mobility management device or positioning service entity, etc.) in this application may have the same Figure 1B Same or similar hardware structure.

[0115] The UE in the present application may be a desktop device, a laptop device, a handheld device, a wearable device, a smart home device, a computing device, and a vehicle-mounted device with a wireless connection function. For example, a netbook, a tablet computer, a smart watch, an ultra-mobile personal computer (UMPC), a smart camera, a netbook, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), an AR (augmented reality) / VR (virtual reality) device, a wireless device on an aircraft, a wireless device on a robot, a wireless device in industrial control, a wireless device in telemedicine, a wireless device in a smart grid, a wireless device in a smart city, a wireless device in a smart home, etc. Or the user equipment may also be a wireless device in a narrowband (NB) technology, etc.

[0116] The user equipment UE in this application may also refer to an access terminal, a user unit, a user station, a mobile station, a mobile station, a relay station, a remote station, a remote terminal, a mobile device, a user terminal, a user equipment (UE), a terminal, a wireless communication device, a user agent or a user device. The terminal device may also be a cellular phone, a cordless phone, a session initiation protocol (SIP) phone, a wireless local loop (WLL) station, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a handheld device with wireless communication function, a computing device or other processing device connected to a wireless modem, a vehicle-mounted device, a wearable device, a terminal device in a future 5G network or a terminal device in a future evolved public land mobile communication network (PLMN) or a terminal device in a future vehicle network, etc. This application does not limit the specific type and structure of the user equipment UE.

[0117] In addition, in this application, the terminal device can also be a terminal device in an IoT system. IoT is an important part of the future development of information technology. Its main technical feature is to connect objects to the network through communication technology, thereby realizing an intelligent network of human-machine interconnection and object-to-object interconnection. In the embodiment of this application, IOT technology can achieve massive connections, deep coverage, and terminal power saving through, for example, narrowband (NB) technology.

[0118] In addition, in this application, the terminal device may also include sensors such as smart printers, train detectors, gas stations, etc., and its main functions include collecting data (part of the terminal device), receiving control information and downlink data from the access network device, and sending electromagnetic waves to transmit uplink data to the access network device.

[0119] Please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 2 FIG. 1 shows a schematic diagram of the hardware structure of a UE. Figure 2 As shown, the user equipment 200 may specifically include: a processor 201, a radio frequency (RF) circuit 202, a memory 203, a touch screen 204, a Bluetooth device 205, one or more sensors 206, a Wi-Fi device 207, a positioning device 208, an audio circuit 209, a peripheral interface 210, and a power system 211. These components may be connected through one or more communication buses or signal lines ( Figure 2 Those skilled in the art will appreciate that Figure 2The hardware structure shown in the figure does not constitute a limitation on the user equipment 200. The user equipment 200 may include more or fewer components than shown in the figure, or combine certain components, or arrange the components differently.

[0120] Combine the following Figure 2 The various components of the user equipment 200 are introduced in detail:

[0121] The processor 201 is the control center of the user device 200, and uses various interfaces and lines to connect various parts of the user device 200. It executes various functions of the user device 200 and processes data by running or executing the application client program (hereinafter referred to as App) stored in the memory 203, and calling the data stored in the memory 203. In some embodiments, the processor 201 can be a general-purpose central processing unit (CPU), a microprocessor, an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), or one or more integrated circuits for controlling the execution of the program of the present application solution. The processor 201 may include one or more CPUs; for example, the processor 201 may be a Kirin 260 chip.

[0122] The radio frequency circuit 202 can be used for receiving and sending wireless signals during the process of sending and receiving information or making calls. In particular, the radio frequency circuit 202 can receive the downlink data of the base station and send it to the processor 201 for processing; in addition, the uplink data is sent to the base station. Generally, the radio frequency circuit includes but is not limited to an antenna, at least one amplifier, a transceiver, a coupler, a low noise amplifier, a duplexer, etc. In addition, the radio frequency circuit 202 can also communicate with other devices through wireless communication. The wireless communication can use any communication standard or protocol, including but not limited to the global system for mobile communications, general packet radio service, code division multiple access, wideband code division multiple access, long term evolution, email, short message service, etc.

[0123] The memory 203 is used to store applications and data. The memory 203 can be a read-only memory (ROM) or other types of static storage devices that can store static information and instructions, a random access memory (RAM) or other types of dynamic storage devices that can store information and instructions, or an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), a compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM) or other optical disc storage, optical disc storage (including compressed optical disc, laser disc, optical disc, digital versatile disc, Blu-ray disc, etc.), a magnetic disk storage medium or other magnetic storage device, or any other medium that can be used to carry or store the desired program code in the form of instructions or data structures and can be accessed by a computer, but is not limited thereto. The processor 201 executes various functions and data processing of the user device 200 by running the applications and data stored in the memory 203. The memory 203 mainly includes a program storage area and a data storage area, wherein the program storage area can store an operating system and an application required for at least one function (such as a sound playback function, an image playback function, etc.); the data storage area can store data created when using the user device 200 (such as audio data, a phone book, etc.). Among them, the memory 203 can store instructions for implementing two modular functions: receiving instructions and connecting instructions, and the execution is controlled by the processor 201. The processor 201 is used to execute the computer execution instructions stored in the memory 203, so as to implement the method for reporting the user equipment positioning information provided in the following embodiment of the present application. In addition, the memory 203 may include a high-speed random access memory, and may also include a non-volatile memory, such as a disk storage device, a flash memory device or other volatile solid-state storage device. The memory 203 can store various operating systems, such as an iOS operating system, an Android operating system, etc.

[0124] The user device 200 may also include at least one sensor 206, such as a light sensor, a motion sensor, and other sensors. Specifically, the light sensor may include an ambient light sensor and a proximity sensor, wherein the ambient light sensor may adjust the brightness of the display of the touch screen 204 according to the brightness of the ambient light, and the proximity sensor may turn off the power of the display when the user device 200 is moved to the ear. As a type of motion sensor, the accelerometer sensor can detect the magnitude of acceleration in all directions (generally three axes), and can detect the magnitude and direction of gravity when stationary, and can be used for applications that recognize the posture of smartphones (such as horizontal and vertical screen switching, related games, magnetometer posture calibration), vibration recognition related functions (such as pedometer, tapping), etc.; as for other sensors that can also be configured in the user device 200, such as gyroscopes, barometers, hygrometers, thermometers, infrared sensors, etc., they will not be repeated here.

[0125] The positioning device 208 is used to provide the user equipment 200 with a geographical location. It is understandable that the positioning device 208 can specifically be a receiver of a positioning system such as a global positioning system (GPS) or a Beidou satellite navigation system, or a Russian GLONASS. After receiving the geographical location sent by the above positioning system, the positioning device 208 sends the information to the processor 201 for processing, or sends it to the memory 203 for storage. In some other embodiments, the positioning device 208 can also be a receiver of an assisted global satellite positioning system (AGPS). The AGPS system assists the positioning device 208 in completing ranging and positioning services by acting as an auxiliary server. In this case, the auxiliary positioning server can communicate with the positioning device 208 (i.e., a GPS receiver) of the user equipment 200 through a wireless communication network to provide positioning assistance. In some other embodiments, the positioning device 208 can also be a positioning technology based on a Wi-Fi access point. Since each Wi-Fi access point has a globally unique MAC address, the user device can scan and collect the broadcast signals of the surrounding Wi-Fi access points when Wi-Fi is turned on, so the MAC address broadcasted by the Wi-Fi access point can be obtained; the user device sends these data (such as MAC addresses) that can identify the Wi-Fi access point to the location server through the wireless communication network, and the location server retrieves the geographical location of each Wi-Fi access point, and calculates the geographical location of the user device based on the strength of the Wi-Fi broadcast signal and sends it to the positioning device 208 of the user device.

[0126] although Figure 2 Not shown, the user equipment 200 may also include a camera (front camera and / or rear camera), a flash, a micro-projection device, a near field communication (NFC) device, etc., which are not described in detail here.

[0127] It should be understood that the above Figure 2 The hardware modules included in the user equipment shown are only exemplary descriptions and do not constitute a limitation to the present application. In fact, Figure 2 The user equipment shown may also include other hardware modules that have an interactive relationship with the hardware modules illustrated in the figure, which is not specifically limited here.

[0128] To facilitate understanding, the concepts and terms that may appear in this application are explained below.

[0129] 1. Connected state: also called connected state. The connected state means that the radio resource control (RRC) connection has been established, so it is also called RRC_CONNECTED. When the UE is in the connected state, the connection between the UE and the access network (such as the base station) and the core network (such as the AMF) is established. If there is data to be transmitted, it can be completed directly through the established connection. Among them, the RRC connection is used to process the control plane messages between the UE and the access network.

[0130] 2. Inactive state: also called RRC_INACTIVE or the third state. The inactive state means that the RRC connection between the UE and the access network (such as a base station) has been disconnected, but the connection between the UE's access network (such as a base station) and the core network (such as AMF) has not been disconnected. When the UE is in the inactive state, if there is data to be transmitted, the connection between the UE and the access network (such as a base station) must be restored before data transmission can be performed.

[0131] 3. Idle state: also known as idle state (RRC_IDLE). The idle state means that the RRC connection between the UE and the access network (such as a base station) is not established, and the connection between the UE's access network (such as a base station) and the core network (such as AMF) is not established. When the UE is in the idle state, if there is data to be transmitted, it is necessary to first establish a connection between the UE and the access network (such as a base station), and a connection between the UE's access network (such as a base station) and the core network (such as AMF) before data transmission can be performed.

[0132] Please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 3 The state transition diagram of the connected state, the inactive state and the idle state is shown. Figure 3As shown, when entering the connected state from the idle state, it is necessary to establish a connection between the UE and the access network device, and to establish the context of the UE. When entering the deactivated state from the connected state, the connection between the UE and the UE's access network device will be disconnected, and the connection between the UE's access network device and the core network device will continue to be maintained. When entering the idle state from the deactivated state, the UE's context will be released. For a detailed introduction to the idle state, deactivated state, and connected state, please refer to the explanations and descriptions in the conventional technology, and this application will not go into details.

[0133] 4. Tracking area (TA): TA is a location area at the core network level (CN level), which is used for LTE / SAE and other systems to manage the location of UE. Specifically, TA can be used for paging management and location update management of UE by core network equipment. UE can register with TA to inform the core network equipment of the TA where the UE is located, so that when the core network equipment needs to page the UE, it can page the UE according to the TA registered by the UE.

[0134] Among them, TA is a cell-level configuration. Multiple cells can be configured with the same TA, but a cell can only belong to one TA at a time.

[0135] 5. TA identifier: The TA identifier is used to identify the TA. For example, in LTE, the TA identifier is TAI. TAI = PLMN + TAC; where PLMN is the public land mobile network and TAC is the tracking area code.

[0136] 6. TA list: Multiple TAs form a TA list (TAList). The same TA can exist in different TA lists. Please refer to Figure 4 , Figure 4 A schematic diagram of TA planning is shown. Figure 4 As shown, TA list 1 consists of TA1, TA2, TA3, TA4, TA5 and TA6; TA list 2 consists of TA4, TA5, TA6, TA7, TA8 and TA9; TA list 3 consists of TA10, TA11, TA12, TA13, TA14 and TA15. Among them, TA list 1 and TA list 2 both include TA4, TA5 and TA6.

[0137] 7. TA Update (TAU): When a UE moves from a TA area corresponding to a TA list to a TA area not in its registered TA list, a TAU is performed, which is used by the core network device to reallocate the TA list to the UE. Figure 4 1) is assigned to the UE, the UE does not need to perform TAU when moving in the area corresponding to the TA list 1, so as to reduce frequent interactions with the core network device. For example, the core network device assigns TA list 1 to the UE, and when the UE moves from Figure 4 When TA1 moves to TA7, the UE needs to perform TAU so that the core network device can reallocate TA list 2 to the UE. Figure 4 When TA1 moves to TA3 as shown, the UE does not need to perform TAU.

[0138] 8. RAN-Based Notification Area (RNA): RNA is similar to TA and is used for network equipment to manage UE paging and location updates. The difference is that RNA is a location area at the Radio Access Network level (RAN level). The last serving base station before the UE enters the deactivated state will configure RNA for the UE. When the UE moves within the RNA range, RNA update (RNAU) is not required. If the UE is out of the RNA range, RNAU will be initiated.

[0139] In some cases, the UE may also periodically perform TAU / RNAU to let the network device know the location of the UE, so that when the network device needs to page the UE, the UE can be paged according to the TA / RNA registered by the UE.

[0140] 9. Paging: When the UE is in an idle or deactivated state, if the network side has data or voice to be sent to the UE, the network device will page the UE. Specifically, the network device sends a paging message, and after the UE receives the paging message, it will establish a connection with the base station for data or voice transmission. Among them, paging can be initiated by the core network (CN), which is called CN Paging; it can also be initiated by the access network (such as a base station), which is called RAN Paging.

[0141] CN Paging is based on TA paging. Usually, CN Paging is initiated by AMF. Figure 3 , Figure 3A flow chart of CN Paging is shown. Specifically, AMF sends a paging message to all access network devices (such as base stations) in the area corresponding to the TA list allocated by the network device to the UE. These base stations then transparently transmit the paging message to all UEs associated with their own related cells. When the UE that monitors the paging message determines that the paging message is for itself, it accesses the network device; if the paging message is not for itself, the UE ignores the paging message.

[0142] RAN Paging is based on RNA paging. Usually, RAN Paging is initiated by access network equipment (such as base stations). The base station that initiates paging is usually the last serving base station before the UE enters the deactivated state from the connected state. Please refer to Figure 4 , Figure 4 A flow chart of RAN Paging is shown. Because the core network equipment (such as AMF) is not aware that the UE has entered the deactivated state. For the AMF, the UE is still in a connected state. Therefore, when there is a need for data or voice transmission, the AMF will still send it to the last serving base station of the UE. If the last serving base station cannot find the UE, it will send a paging message to all base stations in the RANAC list where the UE is located. These base stations will then transparently transmit the paging message to all UEs associated with their own related cells. When the UE that monitors the paging message determines that the paging message is for itself, it initiates an RRC recovery request and establishes a connection with the access network device; if the paging message is not for itself, the UE ignores the paging message.

[0143] This application is as follows Figure 2 Taking the UE with the hardware structure shown as an example, the method for reporting UE positioning information provided in this application is introduced.

[0144] like Figure 5 As shown, the method for reporting UE positioning information provided in the embodiment of the present application may include S501-S503:

[0145] S501. A UE receives a first message. The first message includes a paging trigger indication (such as pagingTrigger). The paging trigger indication is used to trigger the UE to report a measurement result of a positioning reference signal when receiving a paging message.

[0146] The measurement result of the positioning reference signal is used to locate the UE. The specific introduction of the measurement result of the positioning reference signal will be described in detail in S503 below.

[0147] In the embodiment of the present application, the UE may receive the first message from the LMF. The UE may also receive the first message from a device with a positioning management function such as the LMC or LMU. The embodiment of the present application does not specifically limit the source of the first message.

[0148] Exemplarily, the first message may be a request location message. The request location message may be triggered autonomously by a location management device such as LMF / LMC / LMU, or may be triggered by a location management device such as LMF / LMC / LMU based on a request from an access and mobility management device (such as AMF) or a location service entity (LCS entities). The embodiment of the present application does not limit the triggering entity of the location management device sending the request location message.

[0149] Further, the first message may also include at least one of a periodic reporting indication, a preset time period reporting indication (Reportingduration) or a serving cell change trigger indication (Cellchange). Among them, the periodic reporting indication is used to instruct the UE to periodically report the measurement results of the positioning reference signal. The preset time period reporting indication is used to instruct the UE to report the measurement results of the positioning reference signal in a preset time period. The serving cell change trigger indication (Cellchange) is used to trigger the UE to report the measurement results of the positioning reference signal when the primary serving cell changes.

[0150] S502: The UE receives a paging message in an idle state or a deactivated state.

[0151] Among them, if the UE is in idle state, the UE receives a paging message from an access network device (such as Ng-eNB, gNB or TRP, etc.).

[0152] If the UE is in a deactivated state, the UE can receive paging messages from access network equipment (such as Ng-eNB, gNB or TRP, etc.); it can also receive paging messages from access and mobility management equipment (such as AMF).

[0153] Among them, the paging message from the access and mobility management device (such as AMF) is based on TA paging. Specifically, AMF sends the paging message to all base stations (such as Ng-eNB, gNB or TRP, etc.) in the area corresponding to the TA list allocated by the network device to the UE. These base stations then transparently transmit the paging message to all UEs associated with their own related cells. The UE that monitors the paging message accesses the NG-RAN when it determines that the paging message is for itself; if not, the UE ignores the paging message.

[0154] The paging message from the access network device (such as Ng-eNB, gNB or TRP, etc.) is based on RNA paging. It can be understood that the connection between the UE in the deactivated state and the access network device (such as Ng-eNB, gNB or TRP, etc.) is disconnected, but the connection between the UE's access network device and the access and mobility management device (such as AMF) is unobstructed. Therefore, when there is a need for data transmission, the access and mobility management device (such as AMF) is not aware of the deactivated state of the UE, so it will normally send data to the last serving base station of the UE in the connected state. However, since the RRC connection between the UE and the last serving base station is disconnected, the last serving base station will send paging messages to all base stations (Ng-eNB or gNB) in the RANAC list where the UE is located. These base stations then transparently transmit the paging message to all UEs associated with their own related cells. When the UE that monitors the paging message determines that the paging message is for itself, it initiates an RRC recovery request to establish a connection with NG-RAN; if the paging message is not for itself, the UE ignores the paging message.

[0155] Furthermore, the paging message may include location request indication information (such as positionRequest or locationRequest). The location request indication information is used to instruct the UE to report the measurement result of the positioning reference signal.

[0156] The location request indication information may be carried in a paging message by an access and mobility management device (such as AMF) based on the detected UE being in an idle state or a deactivated state.

[0157] Alternatively, in the case where the location request message is autonomously triggered by a positioning management device (such as LMF or LMC), the location request indication information may be carried in a paging message by an access and mobility management device (such as AMF) according to the indication of the positioning management device (such as LMF). Specifically, when determining that the UE is in an idle state or a deactivated state, the access and mobility management device (such as AMF) may send first indication information to the positioning management device (such as LMF) to indicate that the UE is in an idle state or a deactivated state. The positioning management device (such as LMF) may send second indication information to the access and mobility management device (such as AMF) to indicate that the access and mobility management device (such as AMF) reports the UE location in an idle state or a deactivated state based on the received first indication information. After receiving the second indication information, the access and mobility management device (such as AMF) may send a paging message or other message carrying the location request indication information (such as positionRequest or locationRequest) to the UE to further instruct the UE to report the measurement result of the positioning reference signal.

[0158] S503: The UE reports a measurement result of the positioning reference signal according to the received paging message.

[0159] Among them, the UE can report the measurement results of the positioning reference signal to the LMF. The UE can also report the measurement results of the positioning reference signal to the LMC, LMU and other network elements. Specifically, if the UE receives a first message (such as a request location message) from the LMF in step S501, the UE reports the measurement results of the positioning reference signal to the LMF. If the UE receives a first message from the LMC in S501, the UE reports the measurement results of the positioning reference signal to the LMC. If the UE receives a first message from the LMU in S501, the UE reports the measurement results of the positioning reference signal to the LMU.

[0160] In the embodiment of the present application, the measurement result of the positioning reference signal reported by the UE may also include the measurement result of multiple positioning reference signals obtained by the UE after receiving the paging message.

[0161] Optionally, the measurement result of the positioning reference signal reported by the UE may also include the measurement result of multiple positioning reference signals obtained by the UE before receiving the paging message. Exemplarily, the UE may periodically measure multiple positioning reference signals according to a preset measurement period and save the measurement result of the positioning reference signal. Alternatively, the UE may measure multiple positioning reference signals within a preset time period and save the measurement result of the positioning reference signal.

[0162] Among them, the positioning reference signal (PRS) measurement results may include but are not limited to: one or more of: reference signal received power (RSRP), reference signal received quality (RSRQ), reference signal time difference (RSTD), narrowband reference signal received power (NRSRP) or narrowband reference signal received quality (NRSRQ).

[0163] Optionally, the measurement result of the positioning reference signal may also include positioning calculation information (such as position estimate) of the UE calculated by the UE based on the positioning reference signal. The positioning management device (such as LMF or LMC, etc.) may further calculate the positioning result of the UE based on the positioning calculation information (such as position estimate) reported by the UE, or may directly use the positioning calculation information (such as position estimate) reported by the UE as the positioning result of the UE.

[0164] It should be noted that the embodiment of the present application only takes the UE reporting the PRS measurement result when receiving a paging message as an example. In fact, the UE can also measure positioning-related reference signals such as sounding reference signal (SRS), channel state information (CSI) or synchronization signal and physical broadcast channel block (SSB), and report SRS measurement results, CSI measurement results or SSB measurement results and other measurement information used for UE positioning when receiving a paging message. The embodiment of the present application does not limit the measurement method adopted by the UE and the specific content of the measurement results reported by the UE.

[0165] Further, if the UE receives a paging message in an idle state, step S503 may include the following steps (1) or (2):

[0166] (1): In the idle state, the UE reports the measurement result of the positioning reference signal according to the received paging message.

[0167] Exemplarily, in an idle state, the UE may report a measurement result of a positioning reference signal based on an early data transmission (EDT) according to a received paging message.

[0168] Alternatively, the UE may also report the measurement result of the positioning reference signal in the idle state according to the received paging message through the pre-configured resources in the idle state. The pre-configured resources may be broadcast by the system message or issued by the RRC dedicated signaling. Alternatively, the UE may also adopt other early data transmission methods, or report the measurement result of the positioning reference signal through other transmission resources in the idle state. The embodiment of the present application does not specifically limit the method for the UE to report the measurement result of the positioning reference signal in the idle state.

[0169] (2): The UE enters the connected state from the idle state. Specifically, the UE can enter the connected state according to the received paging message in the idle state, and then the UE reports the measurement result of the positioning reference signal in the connected state, that is, the UE enters the connected state according to the received paging message and reports the measurement result.

[0170] In another optional implementation, when the positioning management device (such as LMC) is located in the NG-RAN node (node) (such as Figure 1A (b) Figure 1A (c) or Figure 1A As shown in (d) in the figure), the UE enters the connected state by initiating random access, and indicates to the access network device (such as Ng-eNB, gNB or TRP, etc.) through the RRC connection establishment completion (RRCSetupComplete) message that the UE has available positioning measurement results. The access network device (such as Ng-eNB, gNB or TRP, etc.) requests the UE for the positioning measurement results based on the instructions received from the UE, and the UE sends the measurement results of the positioning reference signal to the access network device (such as Ng-eNB, gNB or TRP, etc.), and the access network device (such as Ng-eNB, gNB or TRP, etc.) forwards the positioning measurement results to the positioning management device (such as LMC).

[0171] Among them, the UE entering the connected state according to the received paging message in the idle state can specifically include: the UE establishes an RRC connection with the UE's access network device (such as Ng-eNB, gNB or TRP, etc.) according to the received paging message in the idle state, and the UE establishes a connection with the access and mobility management device (such as AMF) through the UE's access network device (such as Ng-eNB, gNB or TRP, etc.).

[0172] Optionally, if the UE receives a paging message in a deactivated state, step S503 may include the following steps (i) or (ii):

[0173] (i): When the UE is in the deactivated state, it reports the measurement result of the positioning reference signal according to the received paging message.

[0174] Exemplarily, in an idle state, the UE may report a measurement result of a positioning reference signal based on an early data transmission (EDT) according to a received paging message.

[0175] Alternatively, the UE may also report the measurement result of the positioning reference signal through the pre-configured resources in the deactivated state according to the received paging message in the deactivated state in the deactivated state. The pre-configured resources may be broadcast by the system message or issued by the RRC dedicated signaling. Alternatively, the UE may also adopt other early data transmission methods, or report the measurement result of the positioning reference signal through other transmission resources in the deactivated state. The embodiment of the present application does not specifically limit the method for the UE to report the measurement result of the positioning reference signal in the deactivated state.

[0176] (ii): The UE enters the connected state from the deactivated state. Specifically, the UE can enter the connected state according to the received paging message in the deactivated state, and then the UE reports the measurement result of the positioning reference signal in the connected state, that is, the UE enters the connected state according to the received paging message and reports the measurement result.

[0177] Among them, the UE entering the connected state according to the received paging message in the deactivated state can specifically include: the UE establishing an RRC connection with the access network device (such as Ng-eNB, gNB or TRP, etc.) according to the received paging message in the deactivated state.

[0178] It should be understood that the method for reporting UE positioning information provided in the embodiment of the present application can be based on the long term evolution position protocol (LPP) or the positioning protocol of other 5G communication systems.

[0179] The information exchanged in the method for reporting UE positioning information based on LPP may mainly include (a)-(f):

[0180] (a) Request capabilities: This field is mainly used by location management equipment (such as LMF) to request UE capability information.

[0181] The capability information of the UE is at least used to characterize the type of positioning method supported by the UE and / or the capability of measuring the positioning reference signal.

[0182] Exemplarily, the positioning mode categories supported by the UE may include, but are not limited to, one or more of a PRS-based positioning mode, an SRS-based positioning mode, a CSI-based positioning mode, or an SSB-based positioning mode.

[0183] The UE's ability to measure positioning reference signals may include, but is not limited to, the categories of information that the UE can obtain by measuring positioning reference signals in different positioning modes. Exemplarily, the UE's ability to measure positioning reference signals may include: the UE can obtain, by measuring PRS, but is not limited to, one or more of RSRP, RSRQ, RSTD, NRSRP or NRSRQ capability indication information. Furthermore, for UEs with strong computing capabilities, the UE's ability to measure positioning reference signals may include: the UE can calculate preliminary UE location information by measuring positioning reference signals.

[0184] (b) Provide Capabilities: It is mainly used for the UE to provide the UE capability information to the positioning management device (such as LMF).

[0185] (c) Request Assistance Data: It is mainly used by the UE to request assistance information from the positioning management device (such as LMF).

[0186] The auxiliary information may include but is not limited to one or more of the cell indexes of the neighboring cells and the reference cells or the PRS configuration, etc. Exemplarily, the PRS configuration may include a preset measurement cycle of the PRS, a preset time period of the PRS, etc.

[0187] (d) Provide Assistance Data: This is mainly used by positioning management equipment (such as LMF) to provide auxiliary information to the UE.

[0188] (e) Request Location Information: This is mainly used by the location management device (such as LMF) to request location information from the UE.

[0189] (f) Provide Location Information: mainly used by UE to provide location information to the location management device (such as LMF).

[0190] Further, such as Figure 6 As shown, before S501, the method for reporting user equipment location information provided in the embodiment of the present application may further include:

[0191] S504, the UE sends the capability information of the UE to the positioning management device; and the UE receives the auxiliary information from the positioning management device.

[0192] It can be understood that in an embodiment of the present application, the UE can report the measurement results obtained by the UE measuring multiple positioning reference signals when receiving a paging message according to the instructions of the positioning management device (such as LMF or LMC). The positioning management device (such as LMF or LMC) can determine the location of the UE based on the measurement results reported by the UE. In this way, the problem of excessive power consumption and waste of link resources caused by the need for a UE in an idle state or a deactivated state to periodically enter a connected state in order to report the measurement results of the reference signal can be alleviated.

[0193] For ease of understanding, the following embodiments of this application take the positioning management device as LMF, the access and mobility management device as AMF, the access network device as NG-RAN, and the positioning service entity as 5GC LCS Entities as an example to introduce a method for reporting UE positioning information based on the LPP protocol.

[0194] Please refer to Fig. 7A , Fig. 7A FIG1 shows an interactive diagram of a method for reporting UE location information provided by an embodiment of the present application. Fig. 7A As shown, the method for reporting UE positioning information provided in an embodiment of the present application may include:

[0195] S701. 5GC LCS Entities sends a first location service request (Location Service Request) to AMF. The first location service request is used to request triggering of UE positioning.

[0196] The 5GC LCS Entities may be applications, clients, or other entities with positioning service requirements, such as emergency calls, etc. The embodiments of the present application do not specifically limit the 5GC LCS Entities and specific positioning service services.

[0197] S702: AMF sends a second location service request (Location Service Request) to LMF. The second location service request is used to request positioning of the UE.

[0198] S703: The LMF sends a request for location information to the UE. The request for location information is used to instruct the UE to report a measurement result of the positioning reference signal when receiving a paging message.

[0199] Among them, the request location information (RequestLocationInformation) may include a paging trigger indication (such as pagingTrigger). Exemplarily, the paging trigger indication (such as pagingTrigger) may be included in the request location CommonIEsRequestLocationInformation information element IE of the request location information (RequestLocationInformation). The paging trigger indication is used to instruct the UE to report the measurement results of the positioning reference signal when receiving a paging message. Exemplarily, the paging trigger indication (such as pagingTrigger) may be included in the triggered reporting TriggeredReportingCriteria IE in the request location information (RequestLocationInformation).

[0200] Further, the request location information (RequestLocationInformation) may also include at least one of a periodic reporting indication, a preset time period reporting indication (such as ReportingDuration), or a serving cell change trigger indication (such as Cellchange). Among them, the periodic reporting indication is used to instruct the UE to periodically report the measurement results of the positioning reference signal. The preset time period reporting indication is used to instruct the UE to report the measurement results of the positioning reference signal in a preset time period. The serving cell change trigger indication (such as Cellchange) is used to trigger the UE to report the measurement results of the positioning reference signal when the primary serving cell changes.

[0201] Exemplarily, the request location information (RequestLocationInformation) may include the following contents:

[0202] CommonIEsRequestLocationInformation::=SEQUENCE{

[0203] locationInformationType LocationInformationType,

[0204] triggeredReporting TriggeredReportingCriteria OPTIONAL,

[0205] --Cond ECID ...

[0206] }

[0207] TriggeredReportingCriteria::=SEQUENCE{

[0208] cellChange BOOLEAN,

[0209] reportingDuration ReportingDuration,

[0210] pagingTrigger BOOLEAN, ...

[0211] }

[0212] It should be noted that the above paging trigger indication (such as pagingTrigger) in the request location information (RequestLocationInformation) is only an example, and the present application embodiment does not limit this. For example, the paging trigger indication (such as pagingTrigger) can also be included in the request location information (RequestLocationInformation) in other forms.

[0213] S704. NG-RAN releases the RRC connection with the UE.

[0214] In one case, after the NG-RAN releases the RRC connection between it and the UE, the UE enters the deactivated state.

[0215] In another case, if Figure 8 As shown in step S801 in FIG. 1 , after the NG-RAN releases the RRC connection between the NG-RAN and the UE, the NG-RAN also releases the context of the UE. In this case, the UE enters an idle state.

[0216] Regarding the specific process of NG-RAN releasing the RRC connection between it and the UE, and NG-RAN releasing the context of the UE, please refer to the introduction and explanation in the conventional technology, which will not be repeated here.

[0217] S705. The UE measures the positioning reference signal and obtains a measurement result of the positioning reference signal.

[0218] The positioning reference signal may include but is not limited to: one or more of PRS, SRS, CSI or SSB. The measurement result of the positioning reference signal may include but is not limited to: one or more of RSRP, RSRQ, RSTD, NRSRP or NRSRQ). The UE may trigger the measurement of the positioning reference signal in an idle state or a deactivated state according to the request location information (RequestLocationInformation) from the LMF.

[0219] It should be noted that, in the embodiment of the present application, step S705 may also be performed after step S706. In this case, the UE may trigger measurement of the positioning reference signal in an idle state or a deactivated state after receiving the paging message according to the request location information (RequestLocationInformation) from the LMF.

[0220] In addition, optionally, in the embodiment of the present application, before step S703, the UE may also measure the positioning reference signal to obtain a measurement result of the positioning reference signal, such as Fig. 7A Specifically, the UE may periodically measure the positioning reference signal according to a preset measurement period to obtain a measurement result of the positioning reference signal. Alternatively, the UE may measure the positioning reference signal within a preset time period to obtain a measurement result of the positioning reference signal. Alternatively, the positioning reference signal may be measured according to other rules, which is not limited in the embodiments of the present application.

[0221] S706: UE receives a paging message (Paging).

[0222] Among them, paging of UE can be initiated by AMF or NG-RAN, depending on the status of UE.

[0223] If the UE receives a paging message in the deactivated state, in one possible case, the paging message may be initiated by the AMF, such as Fig. 7A Specifically, the UE receives a paging message (Paging) sent by the AMF to the UE via the NG-RAN.

[0224] In another possible case, the paging message may be initiated by the NG-RAN. In this case, the NG-RAN is usually integrated with the LMC (such as Figure 1A (b) Figure 1A (c) or Figure 1A Specifically, LMC can exchange information with LMF (such as Figure 7BFor example, the LMC may report the state of the UE (such as an idle state or a deactivated state) to the LMF, and the LMC may instruct the UE to report its position in the idle state or the deactivated state according to the instruction of the LMC.

[0225] If the UE receives a paging message in the idle state, the paging message is usually initiated by the AMF. In this case, the paging message is sent by the AMF to the UE via the NG-RAN, such as Figure 8 As shown in S706-1 and S706-2 in .

[0226] Furthermore, the paging message (Paging) may also include location request indication information (such as positionRequest or locationRequest). The location request indication information is used to instruct the UE to report the measurement result of the positioning reference signal. So that when the UE receives the paging message (Paging) including the location request indication information (such as positionRequest or locationRequest), it can further trigger the UE to report the measurement result of the positioning reference signal according to the paging message (Paging).

[0227] S707: UE enters connected state.

[0228] In one case, if the UE is in a deactivated state before executing step S707, since the NG-RAN will store the UE context in the deactivated state, the UE can quickly restore the RRC connection with the NG-RAN and enter the connected state.

[0229] In another case, if the UE is in an idle state before executing step S707, the UE needs to re-establish an RRC connection with the NG-RAN. Also, a connection between the NG-RAN and the AMF is established for the UE. After that, the UE enters a connected state.

[0230] Regarding the process of UE entering the connected state from the deactivated state / idle state, please refer to the introduction and description in the conventional technology, which will not be repeated here.

[0231] S708: The UE reports location information to the LMF. The location information includes the measurement result of the positioning reference signal.

[0232] Exemplarily, the UE may report location information to the LMF via the ProvideLocationInformation in the LPP message.

[0233] Among them, the measurement result of the positioning reference signal reported by the UE to the LMF may include: the measurement result of the positioning reference signal obtained by the UE measuring the positioning reference signal in S705; and / or the measurement result of the positioning reference signal obtained by the UE measuring the positioning reference signal before S703.

[0234] That is, if the UE does not measure the positioning reference signal before S703, the location information reported by the UE to the LMF in step S708 only includes the measurement result of the positioning reference signal obtained by the UE measuring the positioning reference signal in S705.

[0235] If the UE measures the positioning reference signal before S703 and obtains the measurement result of the positioning reference signal, the UE may not execute S705. In this case, the location information reported by the UE to the LMF in S708 only includes the measurement result of the positioning reference signal obtained by the UE measuring the positioning reference signal before S703. Alternatively, the UE may also execute S705. In this case, the location information reported by the UE to the LMF in S708 includes both the measurement result of the positioning reference signal obtained by the UE measuring the positioning reference signal in S705 and the measurement result of the positioning reference signal obtained by the UE measuring the positioning reference signal before S703.

[0236] If the measurement result of the positioning reference signal reported by the UE to the LMF includes the measurement result of the positioning reference signal obtained by the UE in S705 and the measurement result of the positioning reference signal obtained by the UE before S703 (such as periodic measurement, measurement within a preset time period), then the LMF can draw the movement trajectory of the UE according to the measurement results at different times. Drawing the movement trajectory of the UE can be used in some special application scenarios, such as drawing journey records for users in travel clients.

[0237] Optionally, the UE may also report location information to the LMF in an idle state or a deactivated state. Fig. 9 As shown, after receiving the paging message (after executing S706) and obtaining the measurement result of the positioning reference signal, the UE does not execute S707 but directly executes S708. Specifically, the UE can report the measurement result of the positioning reference signal through early data transmission or pre-configured resources in an idle state or a deactivated state.

[0238] Similarly, UE can also execute Figure 8 After the step S706-2 shown in the figure is performed and the measurement result of the positioning reference signal is obtained, step S707 is not performed and step S708 is directly performed.

[0239] S709. LMF obtains the positioning result of the UE according to the measurement result of the positioning reference signal.

[0240] S710. LMF sends a first location service response (Location Service Response) to AMF.

[0241] The first location service response includes the positioning result of the LMF for the UE.

[0242] S711. AMF sends a second location service response (Location Service Response) to 5GC LCS Entities.

[0243] The second location service response includes the positioning result of the LMF for the UE.

[0244] Furthermore, before executing step S701, the UE may also exchange UE capability information and auxiliary information with the LMF. Fig. 7A , Figure 7B , Figure 8 and Fig. 9 As shown, the method for reporting UE positioning information provided in the embodiment of the present application also includes:

[0245] S700-1. LMF sends a request capability (Request Capabilities) message to the UE to request the capability information of the UE.

[0246] The capability information of the UE is at least used to characterize the type of positioning method supported by the UE and / or the capability of measuring the positioning reference signal.

[0247] Exemplarily, the positioning mode categories supported by the UE may include, but are not limited to, one or more of a PRS-based positioning mode, an SRS-based positioning mode, a CSI-based positioning mode, or an SSB-based positioning mode.

[0248] The UE's ability to measure positioning reference signals may include, but is not limited to, the categories of information that the UE can obtain by measuring positioning reference signals in different positioning modes. Exemplarily, the UE's ability to measure positioning reference signals may include: the UE can obtain, by measuring PRS, but is not limited to, one or more of RSRP, RSRQ, RSTD, NRSRP or NRSRQ capability indication information. Furthermore, for UEs with strong computing capabilities, the UE's ability to measure positioning reference signals may include: the UE can calculate preliminary UE location information by measuring positioning reference signals.

[0249] S700-2. The UE sends Provide Capabilities information to the LMF, where the Provide Capabilities information includes the capability information of the UE.

[0250] S700-3. The UE sends a request assistance data (Request Assistance Data) message to the LMF to request assistance information.

[0251] The auxiliary information may include but is not limited to one or more of the cell indexes of the neighboring cells and the reference cells or the PRS configuration, etc. Exemplarily, the PRS configuration may include a preset measurement cycle of the PRS, a preset time period of the PRS, etc.

[0252] S700-4. LMF sends Provide Assistance Data information to UE, where the Provide Assistance Data information includes assistance information.

[0253] It should be noted that the above Fig. 7A , Figure 7B , Figure 8 and Fig. 9 The method for reporting UE positioning information provided in the embodiment of the present application is introduced by taking 5GC LCS Entities triggering UE positioning as an example. In fact, UE positioning can also be triggered by AMF or LMF.

[0254] Among them, if the UE positioning is triggered by AMF, the difference from the UE positioning being triggered by 5GC LCS Entities is that LMF sends the requested location information to the UE according to the first location service request (Location Service Request) triggered by AMF. And after AMF receives the measurement result of the positioning reference signal reported by LMF from LMF and obtains the positioning result of UE, it is not necessary to send a response message to 5GC LCS Entities.

[0255] Specifically, if the UE positioning is triggered by AMF, the UE can report the location information after entering the connected state from the deactivated state. Fig.10 As shown, the method for reporting UE positioning information provided in an embodiment of the present application may include:

[0256] Phase 1: Exchange UE capability information and auxiliary information. Specifically, the first phase includes steps S700-1, S700-2, S700-3 and S700-4.

[0257] The second stage: sending the request location information (such as pagingTrigger). Specifically, the second stage includes steps S1001 and S703.

[0258] The third stage: the paging stage after the RRC connection is released. Specifically, the third stage includes steps S704, S705, and S706 (S706-1 and S706-2, or S706-2 and S706-3).

[0259] The fourth stage: location information reporting and location service response stage. Specifically, the fourth stage includes S707, S708, S709 and S710.

[0260] S1001. AMF sends a first location service request (location service request) to LMF. The first location service request is used to request triggering of UE positioning.

[0261] Alternatively, if the UE positioning is triggered by the AMF, the UE may report the location information after entering the connected state from the idle state. The method for reporting the UE positioning information provided in the embodiment of the present application may include:

[0262] Phase 1: Exchange UE capability information and auxiliary information. Specifically, the first phase includes steps S700-1, S700-2, S700-3 and S700-4.

[0263] The second stage: sending the request location information (such as pagingTrigger). Specifically, the second stage includes steps S1001 and S703.

[0264] The third stage: the paging stage after the RRC connection is released. Specifically, the third stage includes steps S704, S801, S705, and S706 (S706-1 and S706-2).

[0265] The fourth stage: location information reporting and location service response stage. Specifically, the fourth stage includes steps S707, S708, S709 and S710.

[0266] Alternatively, if the UE positioning is triggered by the AMF, the UE can also report the location information in the deactivated state. Fig.11 As shown, the method for reporting UE positioning information provided in an embodiment of the present application may include:

[0267] Phase 1: Exchange of UE capability information and auxiliary information Specifically, the first phase includes steps S700-1, S700-2, S700-3 and S700-4.

[0268] The second stage: sending the request location information (such as pagingTrigger). Specifically, the second stage includes steps S1001 and S703.

[0269] The third stage: the paging stage after the RRC connection is released. Specifically, the third stage includes steps S704, S705, and S706 (S706-1 and S706-2, or S706-2 and S706-3).

[0270] The fourth stage: location information reporting and location service response stage. Specifically, the fourth stage includes steps S708, S709 and S710.

[0271] Alternatively, if the UE positioning is triggered by the AMF, the UE may also report the location information in an idle state. The method for reporting UE positioning information provided in an embodiment of the present application may include:

[0272] Phase 1: Exchange UE capability information and auxiliary information. Specifically, the first phase includes steps S700-1, S700-2, S700-3 and S700-4.

[0273] The second stage: sending the request location information (such as pagingTrigger). Specifically, the second stage includes steps S1001 and S703.

[0274] The third stage: the paging stage after the RRC connection is released. Specifically, the third stage includes steps S704, S801, S705, and S706 (S706-1 and S706-2).

[0275] The fourth stage: location information reporting and location service response stage. Specifically, the fourth stage includes steps S708, S709 and S710.

[0276] If the UE positioning is triggered by LMF, the difference from the UE positioning being triggered by AMF is that LMF autonomously triggers the sending of a request for location information to the UE. And after LMF obtains the positioning result of the UE based on the measurement result of the positioning reference signal reported by the UE, there is no need to send a response message to AMF. In addition, if the UE positioning is triggered by LMF, AMF also needs to notify LMF of the UE's status so as to instruct the UE to report its location in an idle state or a deactivated state according to the instructions of LMF.

[0277] Specifically, if the UE positioning is triggered by LMF, the UE can report the location information after entering the connected state from the deactivated state. Fig.12 As shown, the method for reporting UE positioning information provided in an embodiment of the present application may include:

[0278] Phase 1: Exchange UE capability information and auxiliary information. Specifically, the first phase includes steps S700-1, S700-2, S700-3 and S700-4.

[0279] The second stage: sending the request location information (such as pagingTrigger). Specifically, the second stage includes step S703.

[0280] The third stage: the paging stage after the RRC connection is released. Specifically, the third stage includes steps S704, S705, S1201, S1202, S706 (S706-1 and S706-2, or S706-2 and S706-3).

[0281] The fourth stage: location information reporting and location service response stage. Specifically, the fourth stage includes steps S707, S708 and S709.

[0282] S1201. AMF sends the first indication information to LMF.

[0283] The first indication information is used to indicate that the UE is in an idle state or a deactivated state.

[0284] S1202. LMF sends the second indication information to AMF.

[0285] The second indication information is used to instruct the AMF to report the UE location in an idle state or a deactivated state.

[0286] In this case, the location request indication information (such as positionRequest or locationRequest) included in the paging message (Paging) is carried by the AMF in the paging message (Paging) according to the second indication information, and is used to further instruct the UE to report the measurement results of the positioning reference signal.

[0287] It should be noted that the present embodiment does not specifically limit the order of steps S1201 and S1202 and S705. That is, step S705 may occur before steps S1201 and S1202, after steps S1201 and S1202, between steps S1201 and S1202, or simultaneously with steps S1201 or S1202.

[0288] In addition, it should be noted that, in the case where LMC is deployed in NG-RAN, steps S1201 and S1202 may not be performed (ie, S1201 and S1202 may be optional). In the case where LMC is deployed in NG-RAN, LMF may instruct NG-RAN through LMC to carry location request indication information (such as positionRequest or locationRequest) in the paging message.

[0289] Alternatively, if the UE positioning is triggered by LMF, the UE may report the location information after entering the connected state from the idle state. The method for reporting the UE positioning information provided in the embodiment of the present application may include:

[0290] Phase 1: Exchange of UE capability information and auxiliary information Specifically, the first phase includes steps S700-1, S700-2, S700-3 and S700-4.

[0291] The second stage: sending the request location information (such as pagingTrigger). Specifically, the second stage includes step S703.

[0292] The third stage: the paging stage after the RRC connection is released. Specifically, the third stage includes steps S704, S801, S705, S1201, S1202, S706 (S706-1 and S706-2).

[0293] The fourth stage: location information reporting and location service response stage. Specifically, the fourth stage includes steps S707, S708 and S709.

[0294] Alternatively, if the UE positioning is triggered by LMF, the UE can also report the location information in the deactivated state. Fig.13 As shown, the method for reporting UE positioning information provided in an embodiment of the present application may include:

[0295] Phase 1: Exchange of UE capability information and auxiliary information Specifically, the first phase includes steps S700-1, S700-2, S700-3 and S700-4.

[0296] The second stage: sending the request location information (such as pagingTrigger). Specifically, the second stage includes step S703.

[0297] The third stage: the paging stage after the RRC connection is released. Specifically, the third stage includes steps S704, S705, S1201, S1202, S706 (S706-1 and S706-2, or S706-2 and S706-3).

[0298] The fourth stage: location information reporting and location service response stage. Specifically, the fourth stage includes steps S708 and S709.

[0299] Alternatively, if the UE positioning is triggered by LMF, the UE may also report the location information in an idle state. The method for reporting UE positioning information provided in an embodiment of the present application may include:

[0300] Phase 1: Exchange UE capability information and auxiliary information. Specifically, the first phase includes steps S700-1, S700-2, S700-3 and S700-4.

[0301] The second stage: sending the request location information (such as pagingTrigger). Specifically, the second stage includes step S703.

[0302] The third stage: the paging stage after the RRC connection is released. Specifically, the third stage includes steps S704, S801, S705, S1201, S1202, S706 (S706-1 and S706-2).

[0303] The fourth stage: location information reporting and location service response stage. Specifically, the fourth stage includes steps S708 and S709.

[0304] It should be noted that the above Fig.10 , Fig.11 , Fig.12 and Fig.13 For the specific execution details of each step in the embodiment of the present application, please refer to Fig. 7A , Figure 7B , Figure 8 and Fig. 9 The introduction and description will not be repeated here.

[0305] It can be understood that in an embodiment of the present application, the UE can report the measurement results obtained by the UE measuring multiple positioning reference signals when receiving a paging message according to the instructions of the positioning management device (such as LMF or LMC or LMU). The positioning management device (such as LM or LMC) can determine the location of the UE based on the measurement results reported by the UE. The method for reporting user equipment positioning information provided by the present application can alleviate the problem of excessive power consumption and waste of link resources caused by the need for UE in an idle state or a deactivated state to periodically enter a connected state in order to report the measurement results of the reference signal. Among them, the positioning management device (such as LMF or LMC) can include a paging trigger indication (such as pagingTrigger) in the request location information for triggering the UE to report the measurement results of the positioning reference signal when receiving a paging message.

[0306] It is understandable that in order to implement the functions of any of the above-mentioned embodiments, network elements such as user equipment UE, positioning management equipment (such as LMF) and access and mobility management equipment (such as AMF) include hardware structures and / or software modules corresponding to the execution of each function. Those skilled in the art should easily realize that, in combination with the units and algorithm steps of each example described in the embodiments disclosed herein, the present application can be implemented in the form of hardware or a combination of hardware and computer software. Whether a function is executed in the form of hardware or computer software driving hardware depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Professional and technical personnel can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered to exceed the scope of this application.

[0307] The embodiment of the present application can divide the user equipment UE, the positioning management device (such as LMF) and the access and mobility management device (such as AMF) into functional modules. For example, each functional module can be divided according to each function, or two or more functions can be integrated into one processing module. The above-mentioned integrated modules can be implemented in the form of hardware or in the form of software functional modules. It should be noted that the division of modules in the embodiment of the present application is schematic and is only a logical functional division. There may be other division methods in actual implementation.

[0308] For example, when the functional modules are divided in an integrated manner, Fig.14 14 is a schematic diagram of a user equipment structure provided in an embodiment of the present application. The user equipment may include a receiving unit 1410, a sending unit 1420 and a measuring unit 1430.

[0309] The receiving unit 1410 is used to support the user equipment to perform any one of the above steps S501, S502, S700-1, S700-4, S703, S704, S706-2 or S707, and / or other processes for the technology described herein. The sending unit 1420 supports the user equipment to perform any one of the above steps S503, S504, S700-2, S700-3 or S708, and / or other processes for the technology described herein. The measuring unit 1430 is used to support the user equipment to perform the above step S705, as well as the user equipment at other times, based on any rule, the measurement of the positioning reference signal, and / or other processes for the technology described herein.

[0310] In addition, in some cases, the receiving unit 1410 and the sending unit 1420 are also used to assist in completing the above step S707 so that the UE enters a connected state. Exemplarily, the UE can send a random access request to the NG-RAN through the sending unit 1420, and receive a random access request response from the NG-RAN through the receiving unit 1410.

[0311] like Fig.15 , which is a schematic diagram of the structure of a positioning management device provided in an embodiment of the present application. The positioning management device may include a receiving unit 1510, a sending unit 1520 and an analyzing unit 1530.

[0312] The sending unit 1520 is used to support the positioning management device to perform any of the above steps S700-1, S700-4, S703, S710 or S1202, and / or other processes for the technology described herein. The receiving unit 1510 is used to support the positioning management device to perform any of the above steps S700-2, S700-3, S702, S708, S1001 or S1201, and / or other processes for the technology described herein. The analyzing unit 1530 is used to support the positioning management device to perform the above step S709, and / or other processes for the technology described herein.

[0313] In some cases, LMC is integrated in NG-RAN, and the sending unit 1520 and the receiving unit 1510 are also used to support the positioning management device to execute the above step S706-3 and interact with NG-RAN (such as the status of the UE, etc.).

[0314] like Fig.16 , which is a schematic diagram of the structure of an access and mobility management device provided in an embodiment of the present application. The access and mobility management device may include a receiving unit 1610 , a sending unit 1620 and a detecting unit 1630 .

[0315] The receiving unit 1610 is used to support the mobile management device to perform any one of the above steps S701, S710 or S1202, and / or other processes for the technology described herein. The sending unit 1620 is used to support the mobile management device to perform any one of the above steps S702, S706-1, S711, S1001 or S1201, and / or other processes for the technology described herein. The detection unit 1630 is used to support the mobile management device to detect the state of the user equipment (such as idle state, deactivated state or connected state), and / or other processes for the technology described herein.

[0316] It should be noted that all relevant contents of each step involved in the above method embodiment can be referred to the functional description of the corresponding functional module and will not be repeated here.

[0317] It should be noted that the above-mentioned sending unit 1420, sending unit 1520 and sending unit 1620, receiving unit 1410, receiving unit 1510 and receiving unit 1610 may include a radio frequency circuit. Specifically, the network element may receive and send wireless signals through the radio frequency circuit. Generally, the radio frequency circuit includes but is not limited to an antenna, at least one amplifier, a transceiver, a coupler, a low noise amplifier, a duplexer, etc. In addition, the radio frequency circuit may also communicate with other devices through wireless communication. The wireless communication may use any communication standard or protocol, including but not limited to global system for mobile communications, general packet radio service, code division multiple access, wideband code division multiple access, long term evolution, email, short message service, etc.

[0318] In an optional manner, when data transmission is implemented using software, it can be implemented in whole or in part in the form of a computer program product. The computer program product includes one or more computer instructions. When the computer program instructions are loaded and executed on a computer, the process or function described in the embodiment of the present application is implemented in whole or in part. The computer may be a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer, a computer network, or other programmable devices. The computer instructions may be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, or transmitted from one computer-readable storage medium to another computer-readable storage medium, for example, the computer instructions may be transmitted from a website site, computer, server, or data center by wired (e.g., coaxial cable, optical fiber, digital subscriber line (DSL)) or wireless (e.g., infrared, wireless, microwave, etc.) mode to another website site, computer, server, or data center. The computer-readable storage medium may be any available medium that a computer can access or a data storage device such as a server or data center that includes one or more available media integrations. The available medium may be a magnetic medium, (e.g., a floppy disk, a hard disk, a tape), an optical medium (e.g., a DVD), or a semiconductor medium (e.g., a solid-state hard disk Solid State Disk (SSD)), etc.

[0319] The steps of the method or algorithm described in conjunction with the embodiments of the present application can be implemented in a hardware manner, or can be implemented by a processor executing software instructions. The software instructions can be composed of corresponding software modules, and the software modules can be stored in a RAM memory, a flash memory, a ROM memory, an EPROM memory, an EEPROM memory, a register, a hard disk, a mobile hard disk, a CD-ROM, or any other form of storage medium known in the art. An exemplary storage medium is coupled to the processor so that the processor can read information from the storage medium and can write information to the storage medium. Of course, the storage medium can also be a component of the processor. The processor and the storage medium can be located in an ASIC. In addition, the ASIC can be located in a detection device. Of course, the processor and the storage medium can also be present in the detection device as discrete components.

[0320] Through the description of the above implementation methods, technical personnel in the relevant field can clearly understand that for the convenience and simplicity of description, only the division of the above-mentioned functional modules is used as an example. In actual applications, the above-mentioned functions can be assigned to different functional modules as needed, that is, the internal structure of the device can be divided into different functional modules to complete all or part of the functions described above.

[0321] In an optional manner, the present application provides a communication system, which includes a user equipment, a positioning management device, an access and mobility management device, and other network elements related to a downlink positioning process. The communication system is used to implement a method for reporting user equipment positioning information in any possible implementation manner provided in the present application.

[0322] In an optional manner, the present application provides a chip system, which includes a processor and a memory, wherein instructions are stored in the memory; when the instructions are executed by the processor, a method for reporting user equipment location information in any possible implementation manner provided in the present application is implemented. The chip system may be composed of a chip, or may include a chip and other discrete devices.

[0323] In the several embodiments provided in the present application, it should be understood that the disclosed user equipment and methods can be implemented in other ways. For example, the device embodiments described above are only schematic. For example, the division of the modules or units is only a logical function division. There may be other division methods in actual implementation, such as multiple units or components can be combined or integrated into another device, or some features can be ignored or not executed. Another point is that the mutual coupling or direct coupling or communication connection shown or discussed can be through some interfaces, indirect coupling or communication connection of devices or units, which can be electrical, mechanical or other forms.

[0324] The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separated, and the components shown as units may be one physical unit or multiple physical units, that is, they may be located in one place or distributed in multiple different places. Some or all of the units may be selected according to actual needs to achieve the purpose of the present embodiment.

[0325] In addition, each functional unit in each embodiment of the present application may be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit may exist physically separately, or two or more units may be integrated into one unit. The above-mentioned integrated unit may be implemented in the form of hardware or in the form of software functional units.

[0326] If the integrated unit is implemented in the form of a software functional unit and sold or used as an independent product, it can be stored in a readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of the embodiment of the present application is essentially or the part that contributes to the prior art or all or part of the technical solution can be embodied in the form of a software product, which is stored in a storage medium, including several instructions to enable a device (which can be a single-chip microcomputer, chip, etc.) or a processor (processor) to perform all or part of the steps of the method described in each embodiment of the present application. The aforementioned storage medium includes: U disk, mobile hard disk, read-only memory (Read-Only Memory, ROM), random access memory (Random Access Memory, RAM), disk or optical disk and other media that can store program code.

[0327] The above is only a specific implementation of the present application, but the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in the present application should be included in the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application should be based on the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A method for reporting user equipment location information, characterized in that: The method comprises: The user equipment receives a first message from a positioning management device, where the first message includes a paging trigger indication, where the paging trigger indication is used to trigger the user equipment to report a measurement result of a positioning reference signal when receiving the paging message; The user equipment receives the paging message from the access network device or the access and mobility management device in an idle state; or, The user equipment receives the paging message from the access network device in a deactivated state; The user equipment reports the measurement result of the positioning reference signal to the positioning management device based on the early data transmission according to the received paging message in an idle state; or The user equipment is in a deactivated state and reports a measurement result of the positioning reference signal to the positioning management device through a pre-configured resource in a deactivated state according to the received paging message.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The paging message includes location request indication information, where the location request indication information is used to instruct the user equipment to report a measurement result of the positioning reference signal according to the paging message.

3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The method further comprises: The user equipment reports a measurement result of the positioning reference signal to the positioning management device in a connected state.

4. The method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The measurement result of the positioning reference signal includes one or more of the following information: reference signal received power RSRP, reference signal received quality RSRQ, reference signal time difference RSTD, narrowband reference signal received power NRSRP or narrowband reference signal received quality NRSRQ.

5. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that: The measurement result of the positioning reference signal includes one or more of the following information: reference signal received power RSRP, reference signal received quality RSRQ, reference signal time difference RSTD, narrowband reference signal received power NRSRP or narrowband reference signal received quality NRSRQ.

6. The method according to any one of claims 1, 2 and 5, characterized in that: The measurement result of the positioning reference signal includes a measurement result of the user equipment on the positioning reference signal in an idle state or a deactivated state.

7. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that The measurement result of the positioning reference signal includes a measurement result of the user equipment on the positioning reference signal in an idle state or a deactivated state.

8. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that The measurement result of the positioning reference signal includes a measurement result of the user equipment on the positioning reference signal in an idle state or a deactivated state.

9. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that The measurement result of the positioning reference signal also includes a measurement result of the user equipment on the positioning reference signal in a connected state.

10. The method according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that: The measurement result of the positioning reference signal also includes a measurement result of the positioning reference signal by the user equipment in a connected state.

11. The method according to any one of claims 1, 2, 5, 7-9, characterized in that: The positioning management device includes any one of a positioning management network element LMF or a positioning management component LMC.

12. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that The positioning management device includes any one of a positioning management network element LMF or a positioning management component LMC.

13. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that The positioning management device includes any one of a positioning management network element LMF or a positioning management component LMC.

14. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that The positioning management device includes any one of a positioning management network element LMF or a positioning management component LMC.

15. The method according to claim 10, characterized in that The positioning management device includes any one of a positioning management network element LMF or a positioning management component LMC.

16. The method according to any one of claims 1, 2, 5, 7-9, 12-15, characterized in that: Before the user equipment receives the first message, the method further includes: The user equipment sends the capability information of the user equipment to the positioning management device; and The user equipment receives auxiliary information from the positioning management device; The capability information of the user equipment is at least used to characterize the type of positioning method supported by the user equipment and / or the capability of measuring positioning reference signals.

17. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that Before the user equipment receives the first message, the method further includes: The user equipment sends the capability information of the user equipment to the positioning management device; and The user equipment receives auxiliary information from the positioning management device; The capability information of the user equipment is at least used to characterize the type of positioning method supported by the user equipment and / or the capability of measuring positioning reference signals.

18. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that Before the user equipment receives the first message, the method further includes: The user equipment sends the capability information of the user equipment to the positioning management device; and The user equipment receives auxiliary information from the positioning management device; The capability information of the user equipment is at least used to characterize the type of positioning method supported by the user equipment and / or the capability of measuring positioning reference signals.

19. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that Before the user equipment receives the first message, the method further includes: The user equipment sends the capability information of the user equipment to the positioning management device; and The user equipment receives auxiliary information from the positioning management device; The capability information of the user equipment is at least used to characterize the type of positioning method supported by the user equipment and / or the capability of measuring positioning reference signals.

20. The method according to claim 10, characterized in that Before the user equipment receives the first message, the method further includes: The user equipment sends the capability information of the user equipment to the positioning management device; and The user equipment receives auxiliary information from the positioning management device; The capability information of the user equipment is at least used to characterize the type of positioning method supported by the user equipment and / or the capability of measuring positioning reference signals.

21. The method according to claim 11, characterized in that Before the user equipment receives the first message, the method further includes: The user equipment sends the capability information of the user equipment to the positioning management device; and The user equipment receives auxiliary information from the positioning management device; The capability information of the user equipment is at least used to characterize the type of positioning method supported by the user equipment and / or the capability of measuring positioning reference signals.

22. A method for reporting user equipment location information, characterized in that: The method comprises: The positioning management device sends a first message to the user equipment, where the first message includes a paging trigger indication, where the paging trigger indication is used to trigger the user equipment to report a measurement result of a positioning reference signal to the positioning management device when receiving the paging message; The positioning management device receives, based on early data transmission, a measurement result of the positioning reference signal from the user equipment in an idle state, or the positioning management device receives, through a pre-configured resource in a deactivated state, a measurement result of the positioning reference signal from the user equipment in a deactivated state; The measurement result of the positioning reference signal is reported to the positioning management device by the user equipment in an idle state according to the trigger of receiving the paging message from the access network device or the access and mobility management device; or, the measurement result of the positioning reference signal is reported to the positioning management device by the user equipment in a deactivated state according to the trigger of receiving the paging message from the access network device.

23. The method according to claim 22, characterized in that The method further comprises: The positioning management device receives first indication information from the access and mobility management device, where the first indication information is used to indicate that the user equipment is in an idle state or a deactivated state; The positioning management device sends second indication information to the access and mobility management device, where the second indication information is used to instruct the access and mobility management device to report the location information of the user equipment in an idle state or a deactivated state.

24. The method according to claim 22 or 23, characterized in that The measurement result of the positioning reference signal includes one or more of the following information: reference signal received power RSRP, reference signal received quality RSRQ, reference signal time difference RSTD, narrowband reference signal received power NRSRP or narrowband reference signal received quality NRSRQ.

25. The method according to claim 22 or 23, characterized in that The positioning management device includes any one of a positioning management network element LMF or a positioning management component LMC.

26. The method according to claim 24, characterized in that The positioning management device includes any one of a positioning management network element LMF or a positioning management component LMC.

27. The method according to any one of claims 22, 23 and 26, characterized in that Before the positioning management device sends the first message to the user equipment, the method further includes: The positioning management device receives a positioning service request from the access and mobility management device, where the positioning service request is used to request positioning of the user equipment; After the positioning management device receives the measurement result of the positioning reference signal from the user equipment, the method further includes: The positioning management device sends a location service response to the access and mobility management device, where the location service response includes a positioning result of the user equipment by the positioning management device.

28. The method according to claim 24, characterized in that Before the positioning management device sends the first message to the user equipment, the method further includes: The positioning management device receives a positioning service request from the access and mobility management device, where the positioning service request is used to request positioning of the user equipment; After the positioning management device receives the measurement result of the positioning reference signal from the user equipment, the method further includes: The positioning management device sends a location service response to the access and mobility management device, where the location service response includes a positioning result of the user equipment by the positioning management device.

29. The method according to claim 25, characterized in that Before the positioning management device sends the first message to the user equipment, the method further includes: The positioning management device receives a positioning service request from the access and mobility management device, where the positioning service request is used to request positioning of the user equipment; After the positioning management device receives the measurement result of the positioning reference signal from the user equipment, the method further includes: The positioning management device sends a location service response to the access and mobility management device, where the location service response includes a positioning result of the user equipment by the positioning management device.

30. The method according to any one of claims 22, 23, 26, 28 and 29, characterized in that The positioning management device spontaneously sends the first message to the user equipment.

31. The method according to claim 24, characterized in that The positioning management device spontaneously sends the first message to the user equipment.

32. The method according to claim 25, characterized in that The positioning management device spontaneously sends the first message to the user equipment.

33. The method according to claim 27, characterized in that The positioning management device spontaneously sends the first message to the user equipment.

34. The method according to any one of claims 22, 23, 26, 28, 29, 31-33, characterized in that Before the positioning management device sends the first message to the user equipment, the method further includes: The positioning management device receives capability information of the user equipment from the user equipment; and The positioning management device sends auxiliary information to the user equipment; The capability information of the user equipment is at least used to characterize the type of positioning method supported by the user equipment and / or the capability of measuring positioning reference signals.

35. The method according to claim 24, characterized in that Before the positioning management device sends the first message to the user equipment, the method further includes: The positioning management device receives capability information of the user equipment from the user equipment; and The positioning management device sends auxiliary information to the user equipment; The capability information of the user equipment is at least used to characterize the type of positioning method supported by the user equipment and / or the capability of measuring positioning reference signals.

36. The method according to claim 25, characterized in that Before the positioning management device sends the first message to the user equipment, the method further includes: The positioning management device receives capability information of the user equipment from the user equipment; and The positioning management device sends auxiliary information to the user equipment; The capability information of the user equipment is at least used to characterize the type of positioning method supported by the user equipment and / or the capability of measuring positioning reference signals.

37. The method according to claim 27, characterized in that Before the positioning management device sends the first message to the user equipment, the method further includes: The positioning management device receives capability information of the user equipment from the user equipment; and The positioning management device sends auxiliary information to the user equipment; The capability information of the user equipment is at least used to characterize the type of positioning method supported by the user equipment and / or the capability of measuring positioning reference signals.

38. The method according to claim 30, characterized in that Before the positioning management device sends the first message to the user equipment, the method further includes: The positioning management device receives capability information of the user equipment from the user equipment; and The positioning management device sends auxiliary information to the user equipment; The capability information of the user equipment is at least used to characterize the type of positioning method supported by the user equipment and / or the capability of measuring positioning reference signals.

39. A method for reporting user equipment location information, characterized in that: The method comprises: The access and mobility management device sends a positioning service request to the positioning management device, wherein the positioning service request is used to request the positioning of the user equipment, and the positioning service request is also used to trigger the positioning management device to send a first message to the user equipment, the first message includes a paging trigger indication, and the paging trigger indication is used to trigger the user equipment to report a measurement result of the positioning reference signal when receiving the paging message; The access and mobility management device detects that the user equipment is in an idle state or a deactivated state; The access and mobility management device sends first indication information to the positioning management device, where the first indication information is used to indicate that the user equipment is in an idle state or a deactivated state; The access and mobility management device receives second indication information from the positioning management device, where the second indication information is used to instruct the access and mobility management device to report the location of a user equipment in an idle state or a deactivated state; The access and mobility management device sends the paging message to the user equipment, wherein the paging message is used to trigger the user equipment to report the measurement result of the positioning reference signal based on early data transmission in an idle state, or the paging message is used to trigger the user equipment to report the measurement result of the positioning reference signal in a deactivated state through the pre-configured resources of the deactivated state.

40. The method according to claim 39, characterized in that The paging message includes location request indication information, where the location request indication information is used to instruct the user equipment to report a measurement result of the positioning reference signal according to the paging message.

41. The method according to claim 39 or 40, characterized in that The method further comprises: The access and mobility management device receives a location service response from the positioning management device, where the location service response includes a positioning result of the positioning management device for the user equipment.

42. The method according to claim 41, characterized in that The access and mobility management device sends a positioning service request to the positioning management device, including: The access and mobility management device sends the positioning service request to the positioning management device based on the request of the positioning service entity; After the access and mobility management device receives a location service response from the positioning management device, the method further includes: The access and mobility management device sends a location service response to the positioning service entity, where the location service response includes a positioning result of the user equipment by the positioning management device.

43. The method according to claim 39 or 40, characterized in that The access and mobility management device sends a positioning service request to the positioning management device, including: The access and mobility management device spontaneously sends the positioning service request to the positioning management device.

44. The method according to claim 41, characterized in that The access and mobility management device sends a positioning service request to the positioning management device, including: The access and mobility management device spontaneously sends the positioning service request to the positioning management device.

45. The method according to any one of claims 39, 40, 42 and 44, characterized in that The positioning management device includes any one of a positioning management network element LMF or a positioning management component LMC.

46. ​​The method according to claim 41, characterized in that The positioning management device includes any one of a positioning management network element LMF or a positioning management component LMC.

47. The method according to claim 43, characterized in that The positioning management device includes any one of a positioning management network element LMF or a positioning management component LMC.

48. A user equipment, characterized in that The user equipment comprises: A receiving unit, configured to receive a first message from a positioning management device and to receive a paging message in an idle state or a deactivated state; the first message includes a paging trigger indication, and the paging trigger indication is used to trigger the user equipment to report a measurement result of a positioning reference signal when receiving the paging message; a sending unit, configured to report a measurement result of the positioning reference signal according to the paging message received by the receiving unit; The receiving unit receives the paging message in an idle state or a deactivated state, including: The receiving unit receives the paging message from the access network device or the access and mobility management device when the user equipment is in an idle state; or The receiving unit receives the paging message from the access network device when the user equipment is in a deactivated state; The sending unit, configured to report the measurement result of the positioning reference signal according to the paging message received by the receiving unit, includes: The user equipment reports the measurement result of the positioning reference signal to the positioning management device based on the early data transmission according to the received paging message in an idle state; or The user equipment is in a deactivated state and reports a measurement result of the positioning reference signal to the positioning management device through a pre-configured resource in a deactivated state according to the received paging message.

49. The user equipment according to claim 48, characterized in that The user equipment further includes: a measuring unit, configured to measure a plurality of positioning reference signals to obtain measurement results of the positioning reference signals.

50. The user equipment according to claim 48 or 49, characterized in that The paging message includes location request indication information, where the location request indication information is used to instruct the user equipment to report a measurement result of the positioning reference signal according to the paging message.

51. The user equipment according to claim 48 or 49, characterized in that The sending unit is also used for: When the user equipment is in a connected state, report a measurement result of the positioning reference signal to the positioning management device.

52. The user equipment according to claim 50, characterized in that The sending unit is also used for: The sending unit reports a measurement result of the positioning reference signal to the positioning management device when the user equipment is in a connected state.

53. The user equipment according to any one of claims 48, 49 and 52, characterized in that: The measurement result of the positioning reference signal includes one or more of the following information: reference signal received power RSRP, reference signal received quality RSRQ, reference signal time difference RSTD, narrowband reference signal received power NRSRP or narrowband reference signal received quality NRSRQ.

54. The user equipment according to claim 50, characterized in that The measurement result of the positioning reference signal includes one or more of the following information: reference signal received power RSRP, reference signal received quality RSRQ, reference signal time difference RSTD, narrowband reference signal received power NRSRP or narrowband reference signal received quality NRSRQ.

55. The user equipment according to claim 51, characterized in that The measurement result of the positioning reference signal includes one or more of the following information: reference signal received power RSRP, reference signal received quality RSRQ, reference signal time difference RSTD, narrowband reference signal received power NRSRP or narrowband reference signal received quality NRSRQ.

56. The user equipment according to any one of claims 48, 49, 52, 54 and 55, characterized in that The measurement result of the positioning reference signal includes a measurement result of the user equipment on the positioning reference signal in an idle state or a deactivated state.

57. The user equipment according to claim 50, characterized in that The measurement result of the positioning reference signal includes a measurement result of the user equipment on the positioning reference signal in an idle state or a deactivated state.

58. The user equipment according to claim 51, characterized in that The measurement result of the positioning reference signal includes a measurement result of the user equipment on the positioning reference signal in an idle state or a deactivated state.

59. The user equipment according to claim 53, characterized in that The measurement result of the positioning reference signal includes a measurement result of the user equipment on the positioning reference signal in an idle state or a deactivated state.

60. The user equipment according to claim 56, characterized in that The measurement result of the positioning reference signal also includes a measurement result of the user equipment on the positioning reference signal in a connected state.

61. The user equipment according to any one of claims 57 to 59, characterized in that: The measurement result of the positioning reference signal also includes a measurement result of the user equipment on the positioning reference signal in a connected state.

62. The user equipment according to any one of claims 48, 49, 52, 54, 55, 57-60, characterized in that: The positioning management device includes any one of a positioning management network element LMF or a positioning management component LMC.

63. The user equipment according to claim 50, characterized in that The positioning management device includes any one of a positioning management network element LMF or a positioning management component LMC.

64. The user equipment according to claim 51, characterized in that The positioning management device includes any one of a positioning management network element LMF or a positioning management component LMC.

65. The user equipment according to claim 53, characterized in that The positioning management device includes any one of a positioning management network element LMF or a positioning management component LMC.

66. The user equipment according to claim 56, characterized in that The positioning management device includes any one of a positioning management network element LMF or a positioning management component LMC.

67. The user equipment according to claim 61, characterized in that The positioning management device includes any one of a positioning management network element LMF or a positioning management component LMC.

68. The user equipment according to any one of claims 48, 49, 52, 54, 55, 57-60, 63-67, characterized in that: The sending unit is further configured to: before the receiving unit receives the first message, send the capability information of the user equipment to the positioning management device; and The receiving unit is further configured to: before the receiving unit receives the first message, receive auxiliary information from the positioning management device; The capability information of the user equipment is at least used to characterize the type of positioning method supported by the user equipment and / or the capability of measuring positioning reference signals.

69. The user equipment according to claim 50, characterized in that The sending unit is further configured to: before the receiving unit receives the first message, send the capability information of the user equipment to the positioning management device; and The receiving unit is further configured to: before the receiving unit receives the first message, receive auxiliary information from the positioning management device; The capability information of the user equipment is at least used to characterize the type of positioning method supported by the user equipment and / or the capability of measuring positioning reference signals.

70. The user equipment according to claim 51, characterized in that The sending unit is further configured to: before the receiving unit receives the first message, send the capability information of the user equipment to the positioning management device; and The receiving unit is further configured to: before the receiving unit receives the first message, receive auxiliary information from the positioning management device; The capability information of the user equipment is at least used to characterize the type of positioning method supported by the user equipment and / or the capability of measuring positioning reference signals.

71. The user equipment according to claim 53, characterized in that The sending unit is further configured to: before the receiving unit receives the first message, send the capability information of the user equipment to the positioning management device; and The receiving unit is further configured to: before the receiving unit receives the first message, receive auxiliary information from the positioning management device; The capability information of the user equipment is at least used to characterize the type of positioning method supported by the user equipment and / or the capability of measuring positioning reference signals.

72. The user equipment according to claim 56, characterized in that The sending unit is further configured to: before the receiving unit receives the first message, send the capability information of the user equipment to the positioning management device; and The receiving unit is further configured to: before the receiving unit receives the first message, receive auxiliary information from the positioning management device; The capability information of the user equipment is at least used to characterize the type of positioning method supported by the user equipment and / or the capability of measuring positioning reference signals.

73. The user equipment according to claim 61, characterized in that The sending unit is further configured to: before the receiving unit receives the first message, send the capability information of the user equipment to the positioning management device; and The receiving unit is further configured to: before the receiving unit receives the first message, receive auxiliary information from the positioning management device; The capability information of the user equipment is at least used to characterize the type of positioning method supported by the user equipment and / or the capability of measuring positioning reference signals.

74. The user equipment according to claim 62, characterized in that The sending unit is further configured to: before the receiving unit receives the first message, send the capability information of the user equipment to the positioning management device; and The receiving unit is further configured to: before the receiving unit receives the first message, receive auxiliary information from the positioning management device; The capability information of the user equipment is at least used to characterize the type of positioning method supported by the user equipment and / or the capability of measuring positioning reference signals.

75. A positioning management device, characterized in that: The positioning management device comprises: A sending unit, configured to send a first message to a user equipment, wherein the first message includes a paging trigger indication, and the paging trigger indication is used to trigger the user equipment to report a measurement result of a positioning reference signal to the positioning management device when receiving the paging message; A receiving unit, configured to receive a measurement result of the positioning reference signal from the user equipment; The measurement result of the positioning reference signal is triggered by the user equipment in an idle state and reported to the positioning management device based on early data transmission according to the receipt of a paging message from an access network device or an access and mobility management device; or, the measurement result of the positioning reference signal is triggered by the user equipment in a deactivated state and reported to the positioning management device through pre-configured resources in a deactivated state according to the receipt of the paging message from the access network device.

76. The location management device according to claim 75, characterized in that: The receiving unit is further used to: receive first indication information from an access and mobility management device, where the first indication information is used to indicate that the user equipment is in an idle state or a deactivated state; The sending unit is further used to: send second indication information to the access and mobility management device, where the second indication information is used to instruct the access and mobility management device to report the location information of the user equipment in an idle state or a deactivated state.

77. The positioning management device according to claim 75 or 76, characterized in that: The measurement result of the positioning reference signal includes one or more of the following information: reference signal received power RSRP, reference signal received quality RSRQ, reference signal time difference RSTD, narrowband reference signal received power NRSRP or narrowband reference signal received quality NRSRQ.

78. The positioning management device according to claim 75 or 76, characterized in that: The positioning management device includes any one of a positioning management network element LMF or a positioning management component LMC.

79. The positioning management device according to claim 77, characterized in that: The positioning management device includes any one of a positioning management network element LMF or a positioning management component LMC.

80. The positioning management device according to any one of claims 75, 76 and 79, characterized in that: The receiving unit is further used to: before the sending unit sends the first message to the user equipment, receive a positioning service request from the access and mobility management device, where the positioning service request is used to request positioning of the user equipment; The sending unit is further used to: after the receiving unit receives the measurement result of the positioning reference signal from the user equipment, send a location service response to the access and mobility management device, and the location service response includes the positioning result of the positioning management device for the user equipment.

81. The location management device according to claim 77, characterized in that: The receiving unit is further used to: before the sending unit sends the first message to the user equipment, receive a positioning service request from the access and mobility management device, where the positioning service request is used to request positioning of the user equipment; The sending unit is further used to: after the receiving unit receives the measurement result of the positioning reference signal from the user equipment, send a location service response to the access and mobility management device, and the location service response includes the positioning result of the positioning management device for the user equipment.

82. The location management device according to claim 78, characterized in that: The receiving unit is further used to: before the sending unit sends the first message to the user equipment, receive a positioning service request from the access and mobility management device, where the positioning service request is used to request positioning of the user equipment; The sending unit is further used to: after the receiving unit receives the measurement result of the positioning reference signal from the user equipment, send a location service response to the access and mobility management device, and the location service response includes the positioning result of the positioning management device for the user equipment.

83. The positioning management device according to any one of claims 75, 76, 79, 81 and 82, characterized in that: The positioning management device autonomously sends the first message to the user equipment through the sending unit.

84. The location management device according to claim 77, characterized in that: The positioning management device autonomously sends the first message to the user equipment through the sending unit.

85. The location management device according to claim 78, characterized in that: The positioning management device autonomously sends the first message to the user equipment through the sending unit.

86. The location management device according to claim 80, characterized in that: The positioning management device autonomously sends the first message to the user equipment through the sending unit.

87. The positioning management device according to any one of claims 75, 76, 79, 81, 82, 84-86, characterized in that: The receiving unit is further configured to: before the sending unit sends the first message to the user equipment, receive capability information of the user equipment from the user equipment; The sending unit is further configured to: before the sending unit sends the first message to the user equipment, send auxiliary information to the user equipment; The capability information of the user equipment is at least used to characterize the type of positioning method supported by the user equipment and / or the capability of measuring positioning reference signals.

88. The location management device according to claim 77, characterized in that: The receiving unit is further configured to: before the sending unit sends the first message to the user equipment, receive capability information of the user equipment from the user equipment; The sending unit is further configured to: before the sending unit sends the first message to the user equipment, send auxiliary information to the user equipment; The capability information of the user equipment is at least used to characterize the type of positioning method supported by the user equipment and / or the capability of measuring positioning reference signals.

89. The location management device according to claim 78, characterized in that: The receiving unit is further configured to: before the sending unit sends the first message to the user equipment, receive capability information of the user equipment from the user equipment; The sending unit is further configured to: before the sending unit sends the first message to the user equipment, send auxiliary information to the user equipment; The capability information of the user equipment is at least used to characterize the type of positioning method supported by the user equipment and / or the capability of measuring positioning reference signals.

90. The location management device according to claim 80, characterized in that: The receiving unit is further configured to: before the sending unit sends the first message to the user equipment, receive capability information of the user equipment from the user equipment; The sending unit is further configured to: before the sending unit sends the first message to the user equipment, send auxiliary information to the user equipment; The capability information of the user equipment is at least used to characterize the type of positioning method supported by the user equipment and / or the capability of measuring positioning reference signals.

91. The location management device according to claim 83, characterized in that: The receiving unit is further configured to: before the sending unit sends the first message to the user equipment, receive capability information of the user equipment from the user equipment; The sending unit is further configured to: before the sending unit sends the first message to the user equipment, send auxiliary information to the user equipment; The capability information of the user equipment is at least used to characterize the type of positioning method supported by the user equipment and / or the capability of measuring positioning reference signals.

92. An access and mobility management device, characterized in that: The access and mobility management device comprises: A sending unit, configured to send a positioning service request to a positioning management device, wherein the positioning service request is used to request positioning of a user equipment, and the positioning service request is also used to trigger the positioning management device to send a first message to the user equipment, the first message includes a paging trigger indication, and the paging trigger indication is used to trigger the user equipment to report a measurement result of a positioning reference signal when receiving a paging message; A detection unit, configured to detect that the user equipment is in an idle state or a deactivated state; The sending unit is further used to send first indication information to the positioning management device, where the first indication information is used to indicate that the user equipment is in an idle state or a deactivated state; A receiving unit, configured to receive second indication information from the positioning management device, wherein the second indication information is used to instruct the access and mobility management device to report the location of a user equipment in an idle state or a deactivated state; The sending unit is further used to send the paging message to the user equipment, wherein the paging message is used to trigger the user equipment to report the measurement result of the positioning reference signal based on early data transmission in an idle state, or the paging message is used to trigger the user equipment to report the measurement result of the positioning reference signal in a deactivated state through the pre-configured resources of the deactivated state.

93. The access and mobility management device according to claim 92, characterized in that: The paging message includes location request indication information, where the location request indication information is used to instruct the user equipment to report a measurement result of the positioning reference signal according to the paging message.

94. The access and mobility management device according to claim 92 or 93, characterized in that: The receiving unit is also used for: A location service response is received from the location management device, where the location service response includes a location result of the location management device for the user equipment.

95. The access and mobility management device according to claim 94, characterized in that: The sending unit sends a positioning service request to the positioning management device, including: The sending unit sends the positioning service request to the positioning management device based on the request of the positioning service entity; The sending unit is also used for: After the receiving unit receives the location service response from the location management device, the receiving unit sends a location service response to the location service entity, where the location service response includes a location result of the location management device for the user equipment.

96. The access and mobility management device according to claim 92 or 93, characterized in that: The sending unit sends a positioning service request to the positioning management device, including: The sending unit spontaneously sends the positioning service request to the positioning management device.

97. The access and mobility management device according to claim 94, characterized in that: The sending unit sends a positioning service request to the positioning management device, including: The sending unit spontaneously sends the positioning service request to the positioning management device.

98. The access and mobility management device according to any one of claims 92, 93, 95 and 97, characterized in that: The positioning management device includes any one of a positioning management network element LMF or a positioning management component LMC.

99. The access and mobility management device according to claim 94, characterized in that: The positioning management device includes any one of a positioning management network element LMF or a positioning management component LMC.

100. The access and mobility management device according to claim 96, characterized in that: The positioning management device includes any one of a positioning management network element LMF or a positioning management component LMC.

101. A user equipment, characterized in that: The user equipment comprises: A memory for storing computer program code, wherein the computer program code includes instructions; Radio frequency circuit, used for sending and receiving wireless signals; The processor is used to execute the instruction so that the user equipment executes the method for reporting user equipment positioning information as described in any one of claims 1-21.

102. A positioning management device, characterized in that: The positioning management device comprises: A memory for storing computer program code, wherein the computer program code includes instructions; Radio frequency circuit, used for sending and receiving wireless signals; The processor is used to execute the instruction so that the positioning management device executes the method for reporting user equipment positioning information as described in any one of claims 22-38.

103. An access and mobility management device, characterized in that: The access and mobility management device comprises: A memory for storing computer program code, wherein the computer program code includes instructions; Radio frequency circuit, used for sending and receiving wireless signals; A processor is used to execute the instruction so that the access and mobility management device executes the method for reporting user equipment location information as described in any one of claims 39-47.

104. A communication system, characterized in that: The communication system includes the user equipment described in any one of claims 48-74, the positioning management device described in any one of claims 75-91, and the access and mobility management device described in any one of claims 92-100.

105. A communication system, characterized in that: The communication system includes the user equipment described in claim 101, the positioning management device described in claim 102, and the access and mobility management device described in claim 103.

106. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that The computer-readable storage medium stores computer-executable instructions, and when the computer-executable instructions are executed by the processing circuit, the method for reporting user equipment positioning information as described in any one of claims 1-21, 22-38 or 39-47 is implemented.

107. A chip system, characterized in that: The chip system includes a processing circuit and a storage medium, in which instructions are stored; when the instructions are executed by the processing circuit, the method for reporting user equipment positioning information as described in any one of claims 1-21, 22-38 or 39-47 is implemented.

108. A computer program product, characterized in that The computer program product includes program instructions, and when the program instructions are executed, the method for reporting user equipment location information as described in any one of claims 1-21, 22-38 or 39-47 is implemented.

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