A terminal processing capability reporting method, a data processing method and apparatuses thereof

Abstract

The embodiments of the present disclosure disclose a terminal processing capability reporting method, a data processing method and a device thereof, which can be applied in a new radio (NR) system. The reporting method comprises: a terminal device determining a terminal processing capability supported by the terminal device; and the terminal device sending information indicating the terminal processing capability supported by the terminal device to a network device; wherein the terminal device is an enhanced reduced capability (eRedCap) type terminal device; and the terminal processing capability comprises at least one of a first processing capability, a second processing capability and a third processing capability, wherein the first processing capability is lower than the second processing capability, and the third processing capability is lower than the first processing capability. Through the embodiments of the present disclosure, the support of the processing capability of the eRedCap terminal device can be determined, so as to support the relaxation of the eRedCap terminal processing capability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of communication technology, and in particular to a method for reporting terminal processing capabilities, a data processing method, and an apparatus thereof. Background Technology

[0002] The current standard supports two processing capabilities reported by terminal devices: processing capability 1 and processing capability 2. These capabilities are related to the terminal device's processing time. Each capability corresponds to different PDSCH (Physical Downlink Control Channel) processing delays (N1) and PUSCH (Physical Uplink Shared Channel) preparation delays (N2) under different subcarrier intervals. The Release 18 (R18) standard SI project proposed relaxing the terminal device's processing delays (i.e., PDSCH processing delay and PUSCH preparation delay), for example, relaxing the processing delays to N times the processing capability in the R15 standard (where N can be a number greater than 1), to reduce terminal costs. Terminal devices supporting this relaxed processing delay are called eRedCap terminal devices. However, currently, there is a lack of effective means to support the relaxation of processing capabilities in eRedCap terminal devices. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This disclosure provides a method for reporting terminal processing capabilities, a data processing method, and an apparatus thereof, which can be applied to New Radio (NR) systems. By defining three types of terminal processing capabilities (processing capability 1 / 2 and relaxed processing capability) in NR systems, the supporting status of eRedCap terminal devices' processing capabilities is clarified. By sending information indicating the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device to the network device, the network device configures the processing capabilities of the terminal device based on the information to support the relaxation of eRedCap terminal processing capabilities.

[0004] In a first aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a method for reporting terminal processing capabilities, the method being executed by a terminal device, the method comprising:

[0005] Determine the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device;

[0006] Send information to the network device to indicate the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device;

[0007] The terminal device is a further reduced-capability eRedCap type terminal device; the terminal processing capability includes at least one of a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability, wherein the first processing capability is lower than the second processing capability, and the third processing capability is lower than the first processing capability.

[0008] In this technical solution, three types of terminal processing capabilities (processing capability 1 / 2 and relaxed processing capability) are defined in the NR system, clarifying the support status of the processing capabilities of eRedCap terminal devices. By sending information to the network device to indicate the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device, the network device can configure the processing capabilities of the terminal device based on the information to support the relaxation of eRedCap terminal processing capabilities.

[0009] Secondly, embodiments of this disclosure provide another method for determining terminal processing capabilities, the method being executed by a network device, the method comprising:

[0010] Receive information sent by the terminal device indicating the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device;

[0011] Based on the information, determine the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device;

[0012] The terminal device is a further reduced-capability eRedCap type terminal device; the terminal processing capability includes at least one of a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability, wherein the first processing capability is lower than the second processing capability, and the third processing capability is lower than the first processing capability.

[0013] In this technical solution, three types of terminal processing capabilities (processing capability 1 / 2 and relaxed processing capability) are defined in the NR system, clarifying the support status of eRedCap terminal device processing capabilities. The terminal device sends information to the network device to indicate the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device, so that the network device can configure the processing capabilities of the terminal device based on the information to support the relaxation of eRedCap terminal processing capabilities.

[0014] Thirdly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a data processing method, the method being executed by a terminal device, the method comprising:

[0015] Send information to the network device to indicate the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device;

[0016] Receive configuration information configured by the network device for the terminal device based on the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device;

[0017] Based on the information and / or the configuration information, enable the corresponding processing capabilities to process the data;

[0018] The terminal device is a further reduced-capability eRedCap type terminal device; the terminal processing capability includes at least one of a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability, wherein the first processing capability is lower than the second processing capability, and the third processing capability is lower than the first processing capability.

[0019] This technical solution defines three types of terminal processing capabilities in the NR system (processing capability 1 / 2 and relaxed processing capability), clarifying the processing capability support of eRedCap terminal devices. The terminal device sends information to the network device indicating the supported terminal processing capabilities, allowing the network device to configure the terminal device's processing capabilities based on this information to support the relaxed eRedCap terminal processing capability. Furthermore, based on the information sent to the network device and the network device's configuration information, the terminal device activates the corresponding processing capabilities for data processing. This enables the terminal device to perform cross-timeslot scheduling-related data processing, meeting the power-saving requirements of the terminal device and achieving better power-saving results.

[0020] Fourthly, this disclosure provides yet another data processing method, which is executed by a network device, and the method includes:

[0021] Receive information sent by the terminal device indicating the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device;

[0022] Configure the processing capabilities of the terminal device according to the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device;

[0023] Send configuration information to the terminal device, the configuration information being used to instruct the terminal device to perform data processing based on the processing capabilities corresponding to the configuration of the network device;

[0024] The terminal device is a further reduced-capability eRedCap type terminal device; the terminal processing capability includes at least one of a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability, wherein the first processing capability is lower than the second processing capability, and the third processing capability is lower than the first processing capability.

[0025] This technical solution defines three types of terminal processing capabilities in the NR system (processing capability 1 / 2 and relaxed processing capability), clarifying the processing capability support of eRedCap terminal devices. The terminal device sends information to the network device indicating the supported terminal processing capabilities, allowing the network device to configure the terminal device's processing capabilities based on this information to support the relaxed eRedCap terminal processing capability. Furthermore, the network device configures the processing capabilities of key devices based on the supported terminal processing capabilities, enabling the terminal device to activate the corresponding processing capabilities for data processing. This allows the terminal device to perform cross-timeslot scheduling-related data processing, meeting the power-saving requirements of the terminal device and achieving better power-saving results.

[0026] Fifthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication device that implements some or all of the functions of the terminal device described in the first aspect above. For example, the communication device may have the functions of some or all of the embodiments in this disclosure, or it may have the functions of any one embodiment in this disclosure implemented individually. The functions may be implemented by hardware or by hardware executing corresponding software. The hardware or software includes one or more units or modules corresponding to the above functions.

[0027] In one implementation, the communication device may include a transceiver module and a processing module, the processing module being configured to support the communication device in performing the corresponding functions described in the above method. The transceiver module supports communication between the communication device and other devices. The communication device may also include a storage module, coupled to the transceiver module and the processing module, which stores necessary computer programs and data for the communication device.

[0028] As an example, the processing module can be a processor, the transceiver module can be a transceiver or a communication interface, and the storage module can be a memory.

[0029] Sixthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide another communication device that has some or all of the functions of the network device in the method example described in the second aspect above. For example, the communication device may have the functions of some or all of the embodiments in this disclosure, or it may have the functions of any one embodiment in this disclosure implemented individually. The functions may be implemented by hardware or by hardware executing corresponding software. The hardware or software includes one or more units or modules corresponding to the above functions.

[0030] In one implementation, the communication device may include a transceiver module and a processing module, the processing module being configured to support the communication device in performing the corresponding functions described in the above method. The transceiver module is used to support communication between the communication device and other devices. The communication device may also include a storage module, which is coupled to the transceiver module and the processing module, and stores the necessary computer programs and data of the communication device.

[0031] As an example, the processing module can be a processor, the transceiver module can be a transceiver or a communication interface, and the storage module can be a memory.

[0032] In a seventh aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide yet another communication device. This communication device has some or all of the functions of the terminal device described in the example of the method described in the third aspect above. For example, the communication device may have the functions of some or all of the embodiments in this disclosure, or it may have the functions of any one embodiment in this disclosure implemented individually. The functions may be implemented by hardware or by hardware executing corresponding software. The hardware or software includes one or more units or modules corresponding to the above functions.

[0033] In one implementation, the communication device may include a transceiver module and a processing module, the processing module being configured to support the communication device in performing the corresponding functions described in the above method. The transceiver module supports communication between the communication device and other devices. The communication device may also include a storage module, coupled to the transceiver module and the processing module, which stores necessary computer programs and data for the communication device.

[0034] As an example, the processing module can be a processor, the transceiver module can be a transceiver or a communication interface, and the storage module can be a memory.

[0035] Eighthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide another communication device that has some or all of the functions of the network device described in the example of the method described in the fourth aspect above. For example, the communication device may have the functions of some or all of the embodiments in this disclosure, or it may have the functions of any one embodiment in this disclosure implemented individually. The functions may be implemented by hardware or by hardware executing corresponding software. The hardware or software includes one or more units or modules corresponding to the above functions.

[0036] In one implementation, the communication device may include a transceiver module and a processing module, the processing module being configured to support the communication device in performing the corresponding functions described in the above method. The transceiver module is used to support communication between the communication device and other devices. The communication device may also include a storage module, which is coupled to the transceiver module and the processing module, and stores the necessary computer programs and data of the communication device.

[0037] As an example, the processing module can be a processor, the transceiver module can be a transceiver or a communication interface, and the storage module can be a memory.

[0038] Ninthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication device including a processor that, when the processor invokes a computer program in memory, executes the method described in the first aspect.

[0039] In a tenth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication device including a processor that, when the processor invokes a computer program in memory, executes the method described in the second aspect above.

[0040] Eleventhly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication device including a processor that, when the processor invokes a computer program in memory, executes the method described in the third aspect above.

[0041] In a twelfth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication device including a processor that, when the processor invokes a computer program in memory, executes the method described in the fourth aspect above.

[0042] In a thirteenth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication device including a processor and a memory storing a computer program; the processor executes the computer program stored in the memory to cause the communication device to perform the method described in the first aspect above.

[0043] In a fourteenth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication device including a processor and a memory storing a computer program; the processor executes the computer program stored in the memory to cause the communication device to perform the method described in the second aspect above.

[0044] In a fifteenth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication device including a processor and a memory storing a computer program; the processor executes the computer program stored in the memory to cause the communication device to perform the method described in the third aspect above.

[0045] In a sixteenth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication device including a processor and a memory storing a computer program; the processor executes the computer program stored in the memory to cause the communication device to perform the method described in the fourth aspect above.

[0046] In a seventeenth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication device including a processor and an interface circuit. The interface circuit is configured to receive code instructions and transmit them to the processor, which is configured to execute the code instructions to cause the device to perform the method described in the first aspect above.

[0047] In an eighteenth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication device including a processor and an interface circuit. The interface circuit is configured to receive code instructions and transmit them to the processor, which is configured to execute the code instructions to cause the device to perform the method described in the second aspect above.

[0048] In a nineteenth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication device including a processor and an interface circuit. The interface circuit is configured to receive code instructions and transmit them to the processor, which is configured to execute the code instructions to cause the device to perform the method described in the third aspect above.

[0049] In a twentieth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication device including a processor and an interface circuit. The interface circuit is configured to receive code instructions and transmit them to the processor, which is configured to execute the code instructions to cause the device to perform the method described in the fourth aspect above.

[0050] In a twentieth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication system comprising the communication devices described in the fifth aspect and the sixth aspect, or the communication devices described in the seventh aspect and the eighth aspect, or the communication devices described in the ninth aspect and the tenth aspect, or the communication devices described in the eleventh aspect and the twelfth aspect, or the communication devices described in the thirteenth aspect and the fourteenth aspect, or the communication devices described in the fifteenth aspect and the sixteenth aspect, or the communication devices described in the seventeenth aspect and the eighteenth aspect, or the communication devices described in the nineteenth aspect and the twentieth aspect.

[0051] In a twentieth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a computer-readable storage medium for storing instructions for use by the aforementioned terminal device, which, when executed, cause the terminal device to perform the method described in the first aspect.

[0052] In a twentieth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a readable storage medium for storing instructions for use by the network device described above, which, when executed, cause the network device to perform the method described in the second aspect.

[0053] In a twentieth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a readable storage medium for storing instructions for use by the aforementioned terminal device, which, when executed, cause the terminal device to perform the method described in the third aspect.

[0054] In a twentieth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a readable storage medium for storing instructions for use by the network device described above, which, when executed, cause the network device to perform the method described in the fourth aspect.

[0055] In a twentieth aspect, this disclosure also provides a computer program product including a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform the method described in the first aspect above.

[0056] In a twentieth aspect, this disclosure also provides a computer program product including a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform the method described in the second aspect above.

[0057] In a twentieth aspect, this disclosure also provides a computer program product including a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform the method described in the third aspect above.

[0058] In a twentieth aspect, this disclosure also provides a computer program product including a computer program, which, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform the method described in the fourth aspect above.

[0059] In a thirtieth aspect, this disclosure provides a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform the methods described in any of the above embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0060] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments or background art of this disclosure, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments or background art of this disclosure will be described below.

[0061] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0062] Figure 2 This is a flowchart of a terminal processing capability reporting method provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0063] Figure 3 This is a flowchart of another terminal processing capability reporting method provided in this embodiment of the disclosure;

[0064] Figure 4 This is a flowchart of another terminal processing capability reporting method provided in this embodiment of the disclosure;

[0065] Figure 5This is a flowchart of another terminal processing capability reporting method provided in this embodiment of the disclosure;

[0066] Figure 6 This is a flowchart of another terminal processing capability reporting method provided in this embodiment of the disclosure;

[0067] Figure 7 This is a flowchart of another terminal processing capability reporting method provided in this embodiment of the disclosure;

[0068] Figure 8 This is a flowchart of another terminal processing capability reporting method provided in this embodiment of the disclosure;

[0069] Figure 9 This is a flowchart of another terminal processing capability reporting method provided in this embodiment of the disclosure;

[0070] Figure 10 This is a flowchart of another terminal processing capability reporting method provided in this embodiment of the disclosure;

[0071] Figure 11 This is a flowchart of another terminal processing capability reporting method provided in this embodiment of the disclosure;

[0072] Figure 12 This is a flowchart of a method for determining terminal processing capabilities provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0073] Figure 13 This is a flowchart of a method for determining terminal processing capabilities provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0074] Figure 14 This is a flowchart of another method for determining terminal processing capabilities provided in this embodiment of the disclosure;

[0075] Figure 15 This is a flowchart of another method for determining terminal processing capability provided in this embodiment of the disclosure;

[0076] Figure 16 This is a flowchart of another method for determining terminal processing capability provided in this disclosure embodiment;

[0077] Figure 17 This is a flowchart of another method for determining terminal processing capability provided in this embodiment of the disclosure;

[0078] Figure 18 This is a flowchart of another method for determining terminal processing capability provided in this disclosure embodiment;

[0079] Figure 19 This is a flowchart of another method for determining terminal processing capability provided in this disclosure embodiment;

[0080] Figure 20 This is a flowchart of another method for determining terminal processing capabilities provided in this embodiment of the disclosure;

[0081] Figure 21 This is a flowchart of another method for determining terminal processing capability provided in this disclosure embodiment;

[0082] Figure 22 This is a flowchart of a data processing method provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0083] Figure 23 This is a flowchart of yet another data processing method provided in this disclosure embodiment;

[0084] Figure 24 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a communication device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0085] Figure 25 This is a schematic diagram of another communication device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0086] The embodiments of this disclosure are described in detail below, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this disclosure, and should not be construed as limiting this disclosure. In the description of this disclosure, unless otherwise stated, " / " means "or," for example, A / B can mean A or B; "and / or" in this document is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist, for example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone.

[0087] The standard now supports two processing capabilities reported by the terminal device: processing capability 1 and processing capability 2. These capabilities are related to the processing time of the terminal device. Each capability corresponds to different PDSCH (Physical Downlink Control Channel) processing delays (N1) and different PUSCH (Physical Uplink Shared Channel) preparation delays (N2) under different subcarrier intervals.

[0088] Regarding the PDSCH processing latency of the terminal device (UE):

[0089] New Radio (NR) supports two UE capabilities with different PDSCH processing delays (N1): PDSCH processing capability 1 and PDSCH processing capability 2, corresponding to UE processing capability 1 and UE processing capability 2, respectively. Under the different processing capabilities, there is a correspondence between the PDSCH subcarrier spacing and the PDSCH processing delay (N1). For example, Table 1 below shows the correspondence between the PDSCH subcarrier spacing and the PDSCH processing delay (N1) under PDSCH processing capability 1.

[0090] Table 1. Processing latency of PDSCH with PDSCH processing capacity 1

[0091]

[0092] Where μ represents the size of the subcarrier spacing of the PDSCH. As shown in Table 1, under PDSCH processing capability 1, when μ = 0, the corresponding PDSCH processing delay (N1) is 8; when μ = 1, the corresponding PDSCH processing delay (N1) is 10; when μ = 2, the corresponding PDSCH processing delay (N1) is 17, and so on. When μ = 6, the corresponding PDSCH processing delay (N1) is 160.

[0093] For example, Table 2 below shows the correspondence between the subcarrier spacing of PDSCH and the PDSCH processing delay (N1) under PDSCH processing capability 2.

[0094] Table 2. PDSCH processing latency for PDSCH processing capacity 2

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[0096] As shown in Table 2, under PDSCH processing capability 2, when μ = 0, the corresponding PDSCH processing delay (N1) is 3; when μ = 1, the corresponding PDSCH processing delay (N1) is 4.5; when μ = 2, the corresponding PDSCH processing delay (N1) is 9, which is used for frequency range 1.

[0097] As can be seen from Tables 1 and 2, under the same subcarrier spacing, the PDSCH processing delay of PDSCH processing capability 2 is less than that of PDSCH processing capability 1, that is, the UE with PDSCH processing capability 2 has a shorter PDSCH processing delay.

[0098] Regarding the PUSCH preparation delay of the terminal equipment (UE):

[0099] NR supports two UE capabilities with different PUSCH preparation delays (N2): PUSCH delay capability 1 and PUSCH delay capability 2, corresponding to UE processing capability 1 and UE processing capability 2, respectively. For example, Table 3 below shows the correspondence between the PUSCH subcarrier spacing and the PUSCH preparation delay (N2) under PUSCH delay processing 1.

[0100] Table 3 PUSCH preparation delay for PUSCH latency capability 1

[0101]

[0102]

[0103] In Table 3, μ represents the size of the PUSCH subcarrier spacing. As shown in Table 3, under PUSCH delay capability 1, when μ = 0, the corresponding PUSCH preparation delay (N2) is 10; when μ = 1, the corresponding PUSCH preparation delay (N2) is 12; when μ = 2, the corresponding PUSCH preparation delay (N2) is 23, and so on. When μ = 6, the corresponding PUSCH preparation delay (N2) is 288.

[0104] For example, Table 4 below shows the correspondence between the subcarrier spacing of PUSCH and the PUSCH preparation delay (N2) under PUSCH delay capability 2.

[0105] Table 4 PUSCH preparation delay for PUSCH latency capability 1

[0106] μ <![CDATA[PUSCH preparation time N2[symbols]]]> 0 5 1 5.5 2 11 for frequency range 1

[0107] As shown in Table 4, under PUSCH delay capability 2, when μ = 0, the corresponding PUSCH preparation delay (N2) is 5; when μ = 1, the corresponding PUSCH preparation delay (N2) is 5.5; when μ = 2, the corresponding PUSCH preparation delay (N2) is 11, which is used for frequency range 1.

[0108] As can be seen from Tables 3 and 4, under the same subcarrier spacing, the PUSCH preparation delay of PUSCH delay capability 2 is less than that of PUSCH delay capability 1, that is, the UE with PUSCH delay capability 2 has a shorter PUSCH preparation delay.

[0109] The R18 standard SI project proposed relaxing the processing latency of terminal devices (i.e., PDSCH processing latency and PUSCH preparation latency), for example, relaxing the processing latency to N times the processing capacity in the R15 standard (where N can be an integer greater than 1), in order to reduce terminal costs. Terminal devices that support this relaxation of processing latency are called eRedCap terminal devices. However, there is currently a lack of effective means to support the relaxation of processing capabilities in eRedCap terminal devices.

[0110] To address the aforementioned issues, this disclosure proposes a method for reporting terminal processing capabilities, a data processing method, and an apparatus thereof. It defines three types of terminal processing capabilities (processing capability 1 / 2 and relaxed processing capability) in a New Radio (NR) system, clarifies the support status of eRedCap terminal devices' processing capabilities, and sends information to network devices indicating the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal devices. This allows the network devices to configure the processing capabilities of the terminal devices based on this information, thereby supporting the relaxation of eRedCap terminal processing capabilities.

[0111] To better understand the terminal processing capability reporting method disclosed in this disclosure, the communication system to which this disclosure applies will be described first.

[0112] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure. The communication system may include, but is not limited to, a network device and a terminal device. Figure 1 The number and form of devices shown are for illustrative purposes only and do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments of this disclosure. In actual applications, two or more network devices and two or more terminal devices may be included. Figure 1 The communication system shown is exemplified by a network device 101 and a terminal device 102.

[0113] It should be noted that the technical solutions of this disclosure can be applied to various communication systems. For example, Long Term Evolution (LTE) systems, 5th Generation (5G) mobile communication systems, 5G New Radio (NR) systems, or other future new mobile communication systems.

[0114] The network device 101 in this embodiment is a network-side entity used for transmitting or receiving signals. For example, the network device 101 can be an evolved NodeB (eNB), a transmission reception point (TRP), a next-generation NodeB (gNB) in an NR system, a base station in other future mobile communication systems, or an access node in a wireless fidelity (WiFi) system. This disclosure does not limit the specific technology or device form used in the network device. The network device provided in this disclosure can be composed of a central unit (CU) and a distributed unit (DU). The CU can also be called a control unit. Using a CU-DU structure allows the protocol layer of a network device, such as a base station, to be separated. Some protocol layer functions are centrally controlled by the CU, while the remaining or all protocol layer functions are distributed in the DU, which is centrally controlled by the CU.

[0115] The terminal device 102 in this disclosure is a user-side entity used to receive or transmit signals, such as a mobile phone. The terminal device can also be referred to as a terminal, user equipment (UE), mobile station (MS), mobile terminal (MT), etc. The terminal device can be a car with communication capabilities, a smart car, a mobile phone, a wearable device, a tablet computer, a computer with wireless transceiver capabilities, a virtual reality (VR) terminal device, an augmented reality (AR) terminal device, a wireless terminal device in industrial control, a wireless terminal device in self-driving, a wireless terminal device in remote medical surgery, a wireless terminal device in a smart grid, a wireless terminal device in transportation safety, a wireless terminal device in a smart city, a wireless terminal device in a smart home, etc. This disclosure does not limit the specific technology or device form used in the terminal device.

[0116] It is understood that the communication system described in the embodiments of this disclosure is for the purpose of more clearly illustrating the technical solutions of the embodiments of this disclosure, and does not constitute a limitation on the technical solutions provided in the embodiments of this disclosure. As those skilled in the art will know, with the evolution of system architecture and the emergence of new business scenarios, the technical solutions provided in the embodiments of this disclosure are also applicable to similar technical problems.

[0117] The following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, details the terminal processing capability reporting method, data processing method, and apparatus provided in this disclosure.

[0118] Please see Figure 2 , Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for reporting terminal processing capabilities according to an embodiment of this disclosure. It should be noted that the method for reporting terminal processing capabilities according to this embodiment can be executed by a terminal device. Figure 2 As shown, the method may include, but is not limited to, the following steps:

[0119] In step 201, the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device are determined.

[0120] In this embodiment, the terminal device involved can be a terminal device of the eRedCap type with further reduced capabilities; the terminal processing capability includes at least one of a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability, wherein the first processing capability is lower than the second processing capability, and the third processing capability is lower than the first processing capability.

[0121] It is understood that, in addition to supporting enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB) services, the new air interface system can also support various other service types, such as data transmission services for various IoT devices in IoT scenarios. Terminal devices supporting these services are characterized by reduced bandwidth, lower processing speed, and fewer antennas; these terminals are called reduced capability (RedCap) type terminal devices. RedCap type terminal devices include typical bandwidths of 5MHz, 10MHz, and 20MHz. The terminal devices involved in this disclosure are eRedCap type terminal devices. The maximum bandwidth of the eRedCap type terminal device is smaller than that of the RedCap type terminal device, and / or, the processing speed of the eRedCap type terminal device is slower than that of the RedCap type terminal device, and / or, the number of antennas of the eRedCap type terminal device is fewer than that of the RedCap type terminal device, and / or, the peak data rate supported by the eRedCap type terminal device is lower than that of the RedCap type terminal device.

[0122] In one possible implementation, the channel / signal processing latency requirement of this eRedCap type terminal device can be further relaxed based on the terminal processing capability 1 (UE processing capability 1), for example, by doubling its original value. For instance, the R18 standard SI proposal suggests relaxing the terminal device's processing latency (i.e., PDSCH processing latency N1 and PUSCH preparation latency N2), for example, by doubling the processing latency to twice that of UE processing capability 1 in the R15 standard to reduce terminal costs. This means that there will be terminal devices with three types of terminal processing capabilities (or user processing capabilities) in the NR (New Radio) system. As an example, these three terminal processing capabilities include a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability. For example, the first processing capability can be represented as UE processing capability 1, the second processing capability as UE processing capability 2, and the third processing capability as UE processing capability 1'; wherein the first processing capability is lower than the second processing capability, and the third processing capability is lower than the first processing capability. For example, the third processing capability can be relaxed to twice the first processing capability.

[0123] For example, taking the first processing capability as UE processing capability 1 and the third processing capability relaxed to twice that of the first processing capability as an example, regarding the PDSCH processing latency of the terminal device (UE), as shown in Table 1 above, under the first processing capability (i.e., UE processing capability 1), the PDSCH processing latency (N1) of the terminal device (UE) is 8 when the subcarrier spacing μ = 0. With the third processing capability relaxed to twice that of the first processing capability, the PDSCH processing latency (N1) of the terminal device (UE) is 16 when the subcarrier spacing μ = 0. With the subcarrier spacing μ = 1, the corresponding PDSCH processing latency (N1) is 10. With the third processing capability relaxed to twice that of the first processing capability, the PDSCH processing latency (N1) of the terminal device (UE) is 20 when the subcarrier spacing μ = 1. When the subcarrier spacing μ = 2, the corresponding PDSCH processing delay (N1) is 17. With the third processing capability relaxed to twice that of the first processing capability, the PDSCH processing delay (N1) for the terminal device (UE) with the third processing capability is 34 when the subcarrier spacing μ = 2. Similarly, when the subcarrier spacing μ = 6, the corresponding PDSCH processing delay (N1) is 160. With the third processing capability relaxed to twice that of the first processing capability, the PDSCH processing delay (N1) for the terminal device (UE) with the third processing capability is 320 when the subcarrier spacing μ = 6.

[0124] For example, taking a first processing capability as UE processing capability 1 and a third processing capability relaxed to twice that of the first processing capability as an example, regarding the PUSCH preparation delay of the terminal device (UE), as shown in Table 3 above, with the first processing capability (i.e., UE processing capability 1), the PUSCH preparation delay (N2) of the terminal device (UE) is 10 when the subcarrier interval μ = 0. With the third processing capability relaxed to twice that of the first processing capability, the PUSCH preparation delay (N2) of the terminal device (UE) is 20 when the subcarrier interval μ = 0. With the subcarrier interval μ = 1, the corresponding PUSCH preparation delay (N2) is 12. With the third processing capability relaxed to twice that of the first processing capability, the PUSCH preparation delay (N2) of the terminal device (UE) is 24 when the subcarrier interval μ = 1. When the subcarrier spacing μ = 2, the corresponding PUSCH preparation delay (N2) is 23. With the third processing capability relaxed to twice that of the first processing capability, the PUSCH preparation delay (N2) for the terminal device (UE) with a subcarrier spacing μ = 2 is 46. Similarly, when the subcarrier spacing μ = 6, the corresponding PUSCH preparation delay (N2) is 288. With the third processing capability relaxed to twice that of the first processing capability, the PUSCH preparation delay (N2) for the terminal device (UE) with a subcarrier spacing μ = 6 is 576.

[0125] It should be understood that the 2 times mentioned in this disclosure is merely exemplary. In specific implementations, it can be relaxed to 1.5 times or 3 times, etc., and this disclosure does not limit it in this way.

[0126] It should be noted that since there will be three types of terminal devices with different processing capabilities in the NR system, the eRedCap type terminal device can be further relaxed based on terminal processing capability 1 (UE processing capability 1). Therefore, terminal devices with the eRedCap type in the NR system can support the above three terminal processing capabilities, such as the first processing capability, the second processing capability, and the third processing capability. Alternatively, all eRedCap type terminal devices in the NR system may only support the third processing capability.

[0127] In the embodiments of this disclosure, when reporting the terminal processing capabilities of a terminal device to a network device, the terminal device may first determine the terminal processing capabilities it supports based on its own implementation and / or protocol specifications.

[0128] In step 202, information indicating the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device is sent to the network device.

[0129] Optionally, after determining its supported terminal processing capabilities, the terminal device can send information to the network device, which can be used to indicate the supported terminal processing capabilities. The network device can use this information to determine the supported terminal processing capabilities. Optionally, after determining the supported terminal processing capabilities, the network device can configure the terminal processing capabilities of the terminal device. The terminal device can use the network device's configuration of the terminal processing capabilities to determine which processing capabilities to enable for data channel and / or signal processing.

[0130] It should be noted that, since there may be eRedCap type terminal devices in the NR system that support the above three terminal processing capabilities, such as the first processing capability, the second processing capability, and the third processing capability, or all eRedCap type terminal devices in the NR system may only support the third processing capability, terminal devices in the NR system need to report their processing capabilities to inform the network device of the terminal processing capabilities they support. The terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device may be at least one of the above three terminal processing capabilities (i.e., the first processing capability, the second processing capability, and the third processing capability).

[0131] As an example, the terminal processing capabilities supported by eRedCap type terminal devices in the NR system fall into the following categories:

[0132] eRedCap type terminal devices can support a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability; for example, the processing capabilities supported by an eRedCap type terminal device can be based on its own implementation and / or protocol specifications, such as an eRedCap type terminal device specifically supporting one or more of the first processing capability, the second processing capability, and the third processing capability based on its own implementation and / or protocol specifications.

[0133] eRedCap type terminal devices can support a first processing capability and a third processing capability; for example, the processing capability supported by an eRedCap type terminal device can be based on its own implementation and / or protocol specifications, such as an eRedCap type terminal device specifically supporting one or more of the first processing capability and the third processing capability based on its own implementation and / or protocol specifications.

[0134] eRedCap type terminal devices only support third-party processing capabilities. For example, an eRedCap type terminal device only supports third-party processing capabilities.

[0135] It should also be noted that, since the above three terminal processing capabilities include optional capabilities and default capabilities that are not reported using terminal capability signaling, in the embodiments of this disclosure, the information sent by the terminal device to the network device may be terminal capability signaling for reporting terminal processing capabilities, or it may be information for implicitly instructing the network device that the terminal device supports the default capability. For example, if the optional capabilities supported by the terminal device are not reported in the information, it can implicitly instruct the network device that the terminal device supports the default capability.

[0136] It should also be noted that, in the embodiments of this disclosure, one of the above-mentioned first, second, and third processing capabilities is a default capability for one or more of uplink transmission / downlink transmission / CSI, while the processing of other channels / signals is an optional capability. Optionally, if the terminal device has already reported its capability once during the initial access phase, it is not necessary to report the processing capability again in the UE capability signaling.

[0137] By implementing the embodiments of this disclosure, by defining three types of terminal processing capabilities (processing capability 1 / 2 and relaxed processing capability) in the NR system, the support status of the processing capabilities of eRedCap terminal devices is clarified. By sending information to the network device to indicate the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device, the network device configures the processing capabilities of the terminal device based on the information to support the relaxation of eRedCap terminal processing capabilities.

[0138] It should be noted that in the NR system, there can be eRedCap type terminal devices that support the above three terminal processing capabilities, such as the first processing capability, the second processing capability, and the third processing capability. In one implementation, the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that supports the first, second, and third processing capabilities, where the first and second processing capabilities are optional capabilities, and the third processing capability is the default capability when no terminal processing capability is reported. In another implementation, the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that supports the first, second, and third processing capabilities, where the second and third processing capabilities are optional capabilities, and the first processing capability is the default capability when no terminal processing capability is reported. Since the optional and default capabilities supported by eRedCap type terminal devices are different, the methods for reporting terminal processing capabilities will also be different. The following will describe various implementation methods for reporting terminal processing capabilities with reference to embodiments.

[0139] Please see Figure 3 , Figure 3 This is a flowchart of another method for reporting terminal processing capabilities provided in this embodiment of the disclosure. It should be noted that the method for reporting terminal processing capabilities in this embodiment of the disclosure can be executed by a terminal device. Figure 3 As shown, the method may include, but is not limited to, the following steps:

[0140] In step 301, the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device are determined.

[0141] In the embodiments of this disclosure, the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that supports a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability. The first and second processing capabilities are optional capabilities, while the third processing capability is the default capability when no terminal processing capability is reported. In the embodiments of this disclosure, the first and second processing capabilities are optional capabilities and need to be reported through terminal processing signaling, while the third processing capability is the default capability and can be reported without terminal processing signaling.

[0142] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the first processing capability can be reported separately for uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and Channel State Information (CSI) calculation; or, the first processing capability can be reported in combination for at least two of uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and CSI calculation. That is, uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and CSI can be reported using separate terminal capability signaling. Alternatively, at least two of uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and CSI calculation can be reported in combination. For example, uplink transmission and downlink transmission can use the same terminal capability signaling for first processing capability reporting, or uplink transmission and CSI calculation can use the same terminal capability signaling for first processing capability reporting, or downlink transmission and CSI calculation can use the same terminal capability signaling for first processing capability reporting, or uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and CSI calculation can use the same terminal capability signaling for first processing capability reporting.

[0143] In the embodiments of this disclosure, step 301 can be implemented in any of the ways described in the various embodiments of this disclosure. This disclosure does not limit this and will not elaborate further.

[0144] In step 302, a first terminal capability signaling is sent to the network device; the first terminal capability signaling is used to indicate that the terminal device supports the first processing capability but does not support the second processing capability.

[0145] In one optional implementation, for eRedCap type terminal devices, the reporting design for the two optional capabilities (i.e., the first processing capability and the second processing capability) is as follows: the first processing capability is reported only when the first processing capability is supported but the second processing capability is not supported. Optionally, in the embodiments of this disclosure, when an eRedCap type terminal device determines that it supports the first processing capability but does not support the second processing capability, it can send a first terminal capability signaling to the network device to report the processing capability in the first terminal capability signaling. The first terminal capability signaling can indicate that the terminal device supports the first processing capability but does not support the second processing capability.

[0146] By implementing the embodiments of this disclosure, the processing capability support of eRedCap terminal devices can be clarified by defining terminal devices with three types of terminal processing capabilities in the NR system (i.e., eRedCap type terminal devices). By sending a first terminal capability signaling to the network device, the network device is informed that the terminal device supports the first processing capability but does not support the second processing capability. This allows the network device to understand the terminal processing capability supported by the terminal device and configure it based on the terminal processing capability supported by the terminal device to support the relaxation of eRedCap terminal processing capabilities.

[0147] Please see Figure 4 , Figure 4 This is a flowchart of another method for reporting terminal processing capabilities provided in this embodiment of the disclosure. It should be noted that the method for reporting terminal processing capabilities in this embodiment of the disclosure can be executed by a terminal device. Figure 4 As shown, the method may include, but is not limited to, the following steps:

[0148] In step 401, the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device are determined.

[0149] In the embodiments of this disclosure, the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that supports a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability. The first and second processing capabilities are optional capabilities, while the third processing capability is the default capability when no terminal processing capability is reported. In the embodiments of this disclosure, the first and second processing capabilities are optional capabilities and need to be reported through terminal processing signaling, while the third processing capability is the default capability and can be reported without terminal processing signaling.

[0150] In the embodiments of this disclosure, step 401 can be implemented in any of the ways described in the various embodiments of this disclosure. This disclosure does not limit this and will not elaborate further.

[0151] In step 402, a second terminal capability signaling is sent to the network device; the second terminal capability signaling is used to indicate that the terminal device supports the first processing capability and the second processing capability.

[0152] In one alternative implementation, for eRedCap type terminal devices, the reporting design for the two optional capabilities (i.e., the first processing capability and the second processing capability) is as follows: if an eRedCap type terminal device reports support for the second processing capability, it implicitly indicates to the network device that it supports the first processing capability, and the first processing capability does not need to be reported again.

[0153] Optionally, in embodiments of this disclosure, when an eRedCap type terminal device determines that it supports the first processing capability and the second processing capability, it can send a second terminal capability signaling to the network device to report the processing capability in the second terminal capability signaling. The second terminal capability signaling can indicate that the terminal device supports the second processing capability, and the second terminal capability signaling can also implicitly indicate to the network device that it supports the first processing capability, so that the first processing capability does not need to be reported again, saving signaling resources.

[0154] By implementing the embodiments of this disclosure, the supported processing capabilities of eRedCap terminal devices are clarified by defining three types of terminal processing capabilities (processing capability 1 / 2 and relaxed processing capability) in the NR system. A second terminal capability signaling is sent to the network device, indicating to the network device that the terminal device supports the second processing capability, and implicitly indicating to the network device that it supports the first processing capability. This eliminates the need to report the first processing capability, saving signaling resources. Furthermore, the second terminal capability signaling allows the network device to understand the supported terminal processing capabilities of the terminal device, enabling the network device to configure itself based on these capabilities to support the relaxation of eRedCap terminal processing capabilities.

[0155] Please see Figure 5 , Figure 5 This is a flowchart of another method for reporting terminal processing capabilities provided in this embodiment of the disclosure. It should be noted that the method for reporting terminal processing capabilities in this embodiment of the disclosure can be executed by a terminal device. Figure 5 As shown, the method may include, but is not limited to, the following steps:

[0156] In step 501, the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device are determined.

[0157] In the embodiments of this disclosure, the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that supports a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability. The first and second processing capabilities are optional capabilities, while the third processing capability is the default capability when no terminal processing capability is reported. In the embodiments of this disclosure, the first and second processing capabilities are optional capabilities and need to be reported through terminal processing signaling, while the third processing capability is the default capability and can be reported without terminal processing signaling.

[0158] In the embodiments of this disclosure, step 501 can be implemented in any of the ways described in the various embodiments of this disclosure. This disclosure does not limit this and will not elaborate further.

[0159] In step 502, a third terminal capability signaling is sent to the network device; the third terminal capability signaling is used to indicate that the terminal device supports the first processing capability.

[0160] Optionally, in embodiments of this disclosure, an eRedCap type terminal device can send a third terminal capability signaling to a network device to report its processing capabilities. This third terminal capability signaling can indicate that the terminal device supports a first processing capability. Optionally, the first and second processing capabilities can be reported separately. For example, the terminal capability signaling indicating that the terminal device supports the second processing capability does not implicitly indicate support for the first processing capability; the first and second processing capabilities are reported separately using different terminal processing capability signaling.

[0161] By implementing the embodiments of this disclosure, the supported processing capabilities of eRedCap terminal devices are clarified by defining three types of terminal processing capabilities (processing capability 1 / 2 and relaxed processing capability) in the NR system. A third terminal capability signaling is sent to the network device, indicating to the network device that the terminal device supports the first processing capability. Furthermore, the third terminal capability signaling allows the network device to understand the supported terminal processing capabilities of the terminal device, enabling the network device to configure itself based on these capabilities to support the relaxation of eRedCap terminal processing capabilities.

[0162] Please see Figure 6 , Figure 6 This is a flowchart of another method for reporting terminal processing capabilities provided in this embodiment of the disclosure. It should be noted that the method for reporting terminal processing capabilities in this embodiment of the disclosure can be executed by a terminal device. Figure 6 As shown, the method may include, but is not limited to, the following steps:

[0163] In step 601, the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device are determined.

[0164] In the embodiments of this disclosure, the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that supports a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability. The first and second processing capabilities are optional capabilities, while the third processing capability is the default capability when no terminal processing capability is reported. In the embodiments of this disclosure, the first and second processing capabilities are optional capabilities and need to be reported through terminal processing signaling, while the third processing capability is the default capability and can be reported without terminal processing signaling.

[0165] In the embodiments of this disclosure, step 601 can be implemented in any of the ways described in the various embodiments of this disclosure. This disclosure does not limit this and will not elaborate further.

[0166] In step 602, a first message is sent to the network device; wherein the first message does not report that the terminal device supports the first processing capability, nor does the first message report that the terminal device supports the second processing capability, and the first message implicitly indicates to the network device that the terminal device supports the third processing capability.

[0167] Optionally, since the third processing capability is the default capability of the eRedCap type terminal device, the default capability does not need to be reported through terminal processing signaling. Therefore, when the terminal device sends capability reporting signaling to the network device, if there is no terminal capability signaling for reporting the first processing capability or the second processing capability in the signaling, it can implicitly indicate to the network device that the terminal device supports the third processing capability, which can save signaling resources.

[0168] In one implementation, when an eRedCap type terminal device determines that it supports a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability, it can send a first message to the network device. Since the first message does not report that the terminal device supports the first processing capability, nor does it report that the terminal device supports the second processing capability, the first message can implicitly indicate to the network device that the terminal device supports the third processing capability.

[0169] By implementing the embodiments of this disclosure, the supported processing capabilities of eRedCap terminal devices are clarified by defining three terminal processing capabilities (processing capability 1 / 2 and relaxed processing capability) in the NR system. A first message is sent to the network device, implicitly instructing the network device that the terminal device supports the third processing capability. Furthermore, this first message allows the network device to understand the supported terminal processing capabilities of the terminal device, enabling the network device to configure itself based on these capabilities to support the relaxation of eRedCap terminal processing capabilities.

[0170] Please see Figure 7 , Figure 7 This is a flowchart of another method for reporting terminal processing capabilities provided in this embodiment of the disclosure. It should be noted that the method for reporting terminal processing capabilities in this embodiment of the disclosure can be executed by a terminal device. Figure 7 As shown, the method may include, but is not limited to, the following steps:

[0171] In step 701, the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device are determined.

[0172] In the embodiments of this disclosure, the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that supports a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability. The second and third processing capabilities are optional capabilities, and the first processing capability is the default capability when no terminal processing capability is reported. In the embodiments of this disclosure, the second and third processing capabilities are optional capabilities and need to be reported through terminal processing signaling, while the first processing capability is the default capability and can be reported without terminal processing signaling.

[0173] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the third processing capability can be reported separately for uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and Channel State Information (CSI) calculation; or, the third processing capability can be reported in combination for at least two of uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and CSI calculation. That is, uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and CSI can be reported using separate terminal capability signaling. Alternatively, at least two of uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and CSI calculation can be reported in combination for the third processing capability. For example, uplink transmission and downlink transmission can use the same terminal capability signaling for third processing capability reporting, or uplink transmission and CSI calculation can use the same terminal capability signaling for third processing capability reporting, or downlink transmission and CSI calculation can use the same terminal capability signaling for third processing capability reporting, or uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and CSI calculation can use the same terminal capability signaling for third processing capability reporting.

[0174] In the embodiments of this disclosure, step 701 can be implemented in any of the ways described in the various embodiments of this disclosure. This disclosure does not limit this and will not elaborate further.

[0175] In step 702, a third terminal capability signaling is sent to the network device; the third terminal capability signaling is used to indicate that the terminal device supports the third processing capability but does not support the first processing capability and the second processing capability.

[0176] Optionally, in embodiments of this disclosure, when an eRedCap type terminal device determines that it supports a third processing capability but does not support the first and second processing capabilities, it can send a third terminal capability signaling message to the network device. This third terminal capability signaling message reports the processing capability and can indicate that the terminal device supports the third processing capability but does not support the first and second processing capabilities. In one implementation, if an eRedCap terminal reports support for the third processing capability, it means that it no longer supports the first and second processing capabilities.

[0177] By implementing the embodiments of this disclosure, the support status of the eRedCap terminal device's processing capabilities can be clarified by defining three types of terminal processing capabilities (processing capability 1 / 2 and relaxed processing capability) in the NR system. By sending a third terminal capability signaling to the network device, the network device is informed that the terminal device supports the third processing capability but does not support the first and second processing capabilities. This allows the network device to understand the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device and configure it accordingly to support the relaxation of eRedCap terminal processing capabilities.

[0178] Please see Figure 8 , Figure 8 This is a flowchart of another method for reporting terminal processing capabilities provided in this embodiment of the disclosure. It should be noted that the method for reporting terminal processing capabilities in this embodiment of the disclosure can be executed by a terminal device. Figure 8 As shown, the method may include, but is not limited to, the following steps:

[0179] In step 801, the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device are determined.

[0180] In the embodiments of this disclosure, the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that supports a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability. The second and third processing capabilities are optional capabilities, and the first processing capability is the default capability when no terminal processing capability is reported. In the embodiments of this disclosure, the second and third processing capabilities are optional capabilities and need to be reported through terminal processing signaling, while the first processing capability is the default capability and can be reported without terminal processing signaling.

[0181] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the third processing capability can be reported separately for uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and Channel State Information (CSI) calculation; or, the third processing capability can be reported in combination for at least two of the uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and CSI calculation. That is, uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and CSI can be reported using separate terminal capability signaling. Alternatively, at least two of the uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and CSI calculation can be reported in combination. For example, uplink transmission and downlink transmission can use the same terminal capability signaling for third processing capability reporting, or uplink transmission and CSI calculation can use the same terminal capability signaling for third processing capability reporting, or downlink transmission and CSI calculation can use the same terminal capability signaling for third processing capability reporting, or uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and CSI calculation can use the same terminal capability signaling for third processing capability reporting.

[0182] In the embodiments of this disclosure, step 801 can be implemented in any of the ways described in the various embodiments of this disclosure. This disclosure does not limit this and will not elaborate further.

[0183] In step 802, a second message is sent to the network device; wherein the second message does not report that the terminal device supports the third processing capability, and the second message implicitly indicates to the network device that the terminal device supports the first processing capability but does not support the third processing capability.

[0184] Optionally, in embodiments of this disclosure, an eRedCap type terminal device may send a second message to a network device, in which it does not report support for a third processing capability. This second message implicitly indicates to the network device that the terminal device supports the first processing capability but does not support the third processing capability. In one implementation, if an eRedCap terminal does not report support for a third processing capability, it means that the terminal device does not support the third processing capability.

[0185] By implementing the embodiments of this disclosure, the processing capability support of eRedCap terminal devices can be clarified by defining three terminal processing capabilities (processing capability 1 / 2 and relaxed processing capability) in the NR system. By sending a second message to the network device, the terminal device implicitly indicates to the network device that it supports the first processing capability but does not support the third processing capability. This allows the network device to understand the terminal processing capability supported by the terminal device and configure it based on the terminal processing capability supported by the terminal device to support the relaxation of eRedCap terminal processing capability.

[0186] Please see Figure 9 , Figure 9 This is a flowchart of another method for reporting terminal processing capabilities provided in this embodiment of the disclosure. It should be noted that the method for reporting terminal processing capabilities in this embodiment of the disclosure can be executed by a terminal device. Figure 9 As shown, the method may include, but is not limited to, the following steps:

[0187] In step 901, the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device are determined.

[0188] In the embodiments of this disclosure, the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that supports a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability. The second and third processing capabilities are optional capabilities, and the first processing capability is the default capability when no terminal processing capability is reported. In the embodiments of this disclosure, the second and third processing capabilities are optional capabilities and need to be reported through terminal processing signaling, while the first processing capability is the default capability and can be reported without terminal processing signaling.

[0189] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the third processing capability can be reported separately for uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and Channel State Information (CSI) calculation; or, the third processing capability can be reported in combination for at least two of the uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and CSI calculation. That is, uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and CSI can be reported using separate terminal capability signaling. Alternatively, at least two of the uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and CSI calculation can be reported in combination. For example, uplink transmission and downlink transmission can use the same terminal capability signaling for third processing capability reporting, or uplink transmission and CSI calculation can use the same terminal capability signaling for third processing capability reporting, or downlink transmission and CSI calculation can use the same terminal capability signaling for third processing capability reporting, or uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and CSI calculation can use the same terminal capability signaling for third processing capability reporting.

[0190] In the embodiments of this disclosure, step 901 can be implemented in any of the ways described in the various embodiments of this disclosure. This disclosure does not limit this and will not elaborate further.

[0191] In step 902, a second terminal capability signaling is sent to the network device; the second terminal capability signaling is used to indicate that the terminal device supports the second processing capability but does not support the third processing capability.

[0192] In one implementation, the second processing capability and the third processing capability cannot be reported simultaneously. Optionally, in embodiments of this disclosure, an eRedCap type terminal device can send a second terminal capability signaling to the network device, in which processing capability is reported, indicating that the terminal device supports the second processing capability but does not support the third processing capability.

[0193] By implementing the embodiments of this disclosure, the support status of the eRedCap terminal device's processing capabilities is clarified by defining three types of terminal processing capabilities (processing capability 1 / 2 and relaxed processing capability) in the NR system. By sending a second terminal capability signaling to the network device, the network device is informed that the terminal device supports the second processing capability but does not support the third processing capability. This allows the network device to understand the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device and configure it accordingly to support the relaxation of eRedCap terminal processing capabilities.

[0194] Please see Figure 10 , Figure 10This is a flowchart of another method for reporting terminal processing capabilities provided in this embodiment of the disclosure. It should be noted that the method for reporting terminal processing capabilities in this embodiment of the disclosure can be executed by a terminal device. Figure 10 As shown, the method may include, but is not limited to, the following steps:

[0195] In step 1001, the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device are determined.

[0196] In the embodiments of this disclosure, the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that supports a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability. The second and third processing capabilities are optional capabilities, and the first processing capability is the default capability when no terminal processing capability is reported. In the embodiments of this disclosure, the second and third processing capabilities are optional capabilities and need to be reported through terminal processing signaling, while the first processing capability is the default capability and can be reported without terminal processing signaling.

[0197] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the third processing capability can be reported separately for uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and Channel State Information (CSI) calculation; or, the third processing capability can be reported in combination for at least two of uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and CSI calculation. That is, uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and CSI can be reported using separate terminal capability signaling. Alternatively, at least two of uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and CSI calculation can be reported in combination for the third processing capability. For example, uplink transmission and downlink transmission can use the same terminal capability signaling for third processing capability reporting, or uplink transmission and CSI calculation can use the same terminal capability signaling for third processing capability reporting, or downlink transmission and CSI calculation can use the same terminal capability signaling for third processing capability reporting, or uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and CSI calculation can use the same terminal capability signaling for third processing capability reporting.

[0198] In the embodiments of this disclosure, step 1001 can be implemented in any of the ways described in the various embodiments of this disclosure. This disclosure does not limit this and will not elaborate further.

[0199] In step 1002, a third terminal capability signaling is sent to the network device; the third terminal capability signaling is used to indicate that the terminal device supports a third processing capability.

[0200] Optionally, in embodiments of this disclosure, an eRedCap type terminal device may send a third terminal capability signaling to a network device to report processing capabilities in the third terminal capability signaling, which indicates that the terminal device supports a third processing capability.

[0201] By implementing the embodiments of this disclosure, the support status of the eRedCap terminal device's processing capabilities is clarified by defining three types of terminal processing capabilities (processing capability 1 / 2 and relaxed processing capability) in the NR system. By sending a third terminal capability signaling to the network device, the network device is informed that the terminal device supports the third processing capability. This allows the network device to understand the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device and to configure it based on these capabilities to support the relaxation of eRedCap terminal processing capabilities.

[0202] It should be noted that all eRedCap type terminal devices in the NR system only support the aforementioned third processing capability. In one implementation, the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that only supports the third processing capability. Optionally, in the embodiments of this disclosure, uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and CSI calculation may all only support the third processing capability. Optionally, please refer to... Figure 11 , Figure 11 This is a flowchart of another method for reporting terminal processing capabilities provided in this embodiment of the disclosure. It should be noted that the method for reporting terminal processing capabilities in this embodiment of the disclosure can be executed by a terminal device. Figure 11 As shown, the method may include, but is not limited to, the following steps:

[0203] In step 1101, the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device are determined.

[0204] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the terminal device may be a terminal device of the eRedCap type with further reduced capabilities; the terminal processing capability includes at least one of a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability, wherein the first processing capability is lower than the second processing capability, and the third processing capability is lower than the first processing capability.

[0205] In the embodiments disclosed herein, the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that only supports third-party processing capabilities.

[0206] In the embodiments of this disclosure, step 1101 can be implemented in any of the ways described in the various embodiments of this disclosure. This disclosure does not limit this and will not elaborate further.

[0207] In step 1102, a third terminal capability signaling is sent to the network device; wherein, the third terminal capability signaling is used to report at least one of the terminal device's bandwidth capability, data scheduling capability, and terminal type, and the third terminal capability signaling implicitly indicates to the network device that the terminal device only supports the third processing capability.

[0208] In one implementation, the eRedCap terminal device does not need to report its terminal processing capabilities in the terminal capability signaling; the eRedCap terminal device can report its bandwidth capability and / or data scheduling capability and / or terminal type in the UE capability signaling, thus implicitly indicating that the terminal only supports the third processing capability. Optionally, in the embodiments of this disclosure, when the eRedCap terminal device determines that it only supports the third processing capability, it can send a third terminal capability signaling to the network device, reporting at least one of the terminal device's bandwidth capability, data scheduling capability, and terminal type in the third terminal capability signaling, implicitly indicating to the network device that the terminal device only supports the third processing capability.

[0209] By implementing the embodiments of this disclosure, the processing capability support of eRedCap terminal devices can be clarified by defining three types of terminal processing capabilities (processing capability 1 / 2 and relaxed processing capability) in the NR system. By sending a third terminal capability signaling to the network device, the terminal device implicitly indicates to the network device that it only supports the third processing capability. This allows the network device to understand the terminal processing capability supported by the terminal device and configure it based on the terminal processing capability supported by the terminal device to support the relaxation of eRedCap terminal processing capability.

[0210] This disclosure also proposes a method for determining terminal processing capabilities. A network device can determine the terminal processing capabilities supported by a terminal device based on information sent by the terminal device. Please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 12 , Figure 12 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for determining terminal processing capabilities according to an embodiment of this disclosure. It should be noted that the method for determining terminal processing capabilities according to this embodiment can be executed by a network device. Figure 12 As shown, the method may include, but is not limited to, the following steps:

[0211] In step 1201, information sent by the terminal device indicating the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device is received.

[0212] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the terminal device may be a terminal device of the eRedCap type with further reduced capabilities; the terminal processing capability includes at least one of a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability, wherein the first processing capability is lower than the second processing capability, and the third processing capability is lower than the first processing capability.

[0213] It is understood that the New Radio Interface (NRI) system, in addition to supporting eMBB services, can also support various other service types, such as data transmission services for various IoT devices in IoT scenarios. Terminal devices supporting these services are characterized by reduced bandwidth, lower processing speed, and fewer antennas; these terminals are referred to as RedCap type terminal devices. RedCap type terminal devices include typical bandwidths of 5MHz, 10MHz, and 20MHz. The terminal devices involved in this disclosure are eRedCap type terminal devices. The bandwidth of the eRedCap type terminal device is smaller than that of the RedCap type terminal device, and / or, the processing speed of the eRedCap type terminal device is slower than that of the RedCap type terminal device, and / or, the number of antennas of the eRedCap type terminal device is fewer than that of the RedCap type terminal device.

[0214] In one possible implementation, the eRedCap type terminal device can further relax its UE processing capability 1, for example, by doubling it. For instance, the R18 standard SI proposal proposed relaxing the terminal device's processing latency (i.e., PDSCH processing latency N1 and PUSCH preparation latency N2), such as relaxing the processing latency to twice that of UE processing capability 1 in the R15 standard to reduce terminal costs. This means that there will be terminal devices with three types of terminal processing capabilities (or user processing capabilities) in the NR system. As an example, these three terminal processing capabilities include a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability. For example, the first processing capability can be represented as UE processing capability 1, the second processing capability as UE processing capability 2, and the third processing capability as UE processing capability 1'; wherein the first processing capability is lower than the second processing capability, and the third processing capability is lower than the first processing capability. For example, the third processing capability can be relaxed to twice the first processing capability.

[0215] It should be noted that since there will be three types of terminal devices with different processing capabilities in the NR system, the eRedCap type terminal device can be further relaxed based on UE processing capability 1. Therefore, eRedCap type terminal devices in the NR system can support the above three terminal processing capabilities, such as the first, second, and third processing capabilities. Alternatively, all eRedCap type terminal devices in the NR system may only support the third processing capability.

[0216] In embodiments of this disclosure, a network device may receive information sent by a terminal device that indicates the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device.

[0217] In step 1202, the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device are determined based on the information.

[0218] In one implementation, when an eRedCap type terminal device reports its terminal processing capabilities to a network device, it can first determine the terminal processing capabilities it supports, and then send information to the network device indicating the supported terminal processing capabilities. The network device can then understand the supported terminal processing capabilities of the terminal device through this information.

[0219] Optionally, after determining the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device, the network device can configure those capabilities. The terminal device can then use the network device's configuration to determine which processing capabilities to enable for data channel and / or signal processing.

[0220] It should be noted that, since there may be eRedCap type terminal devices in the NR system that support the above three terminal processing capabilities, such as the first processing capability, the second processing capability, and the third processing capability, or all eRedCap type terminal devices in the NR system may only support the above third processing capability, the eRedCap type terminal device sends the above information to the network device to inform the network device that the terminal processing capability supported by the terminal device may be at least one of the above three terminal processing capabilities.

[0221] It should also be noted that, since the above three terminal processing capabilities include optional capabilities and default capabilities that are not reported using terminal capability signaling, in the embodiments of this disclosure, the above information may be terminal capability signaling used to report terminal processing capabilities, or it may be information used to implicitly indicate to the network device that the terminal device supports the default capability. For example, if the optional capabilities supported by the terminal device are not reported in the information, it may implicitly indicate to the network device that the terminal device supports the default capability.

[0222] By implementing the embodiments of this disclosure, three types of terminal processing capabilities (processing capability 1 / 2 and relaxed processing capability) are defined in the NR system, clarifying the support status of the processing capabilities of eRedCap terminal devices. The terminal device sends information to the network device to indicate the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device, so that the network device can configure the processing capabilities of the terminal device based on the information to support the relaxation of eRedCap terminal processing capabilities.

[0223] It should be noted that in the NR system, there can be eRedCap type terminal devices that support the above three terminal processing capabilities, such as the first processing capability, the second processing capability, and the third processing capability. In one implementation, the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that supports the first, second, and third processing capabilities, where the first and second processing capabilities are optional capabilities, and the third processing capability is the default capability when no terminal processing capability is reported. In another implementation, the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that supports the first, second, and third processing capabilities, where the second and third processing capabilities are optional capabilities, and the first processing capability is the default capability when no terminal processing capability is reported. Because the optional and default capabilities supported by eRedCap type terminal devices are different, the way terminal processing capabilities are reported will also be different, resulting in different ways for network devices to determine terminal processing capabilities. The following will describe various implementation methods for determining terminal processing capabilities with reference to embodiments.

[0224] Please see Figure 13 , Figure 13 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for determining terminal processing capabilities according to an embodiment of this disclosure. It should be noted that the method for determining terminal processing capabilities according to this embodiment can be executed by a network device. Figure 13 As shown, the method may include, but is not limited to, the following steps:

[0225] In step 1301, a first terminal capability signaling is received from the terminal device; the first terminal capability signaling is used to indicate that the terminal device supports the first processing capability but does not support the second processing capability.

[0226] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the terminal device may be a terminal device of the eRedCap type with further reduced capabilities; the terminal processing capability includes at least one of a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability, wherein the first processing capability is lower than the second processing capability, and the third processing capability is lower than the first processing capability.

[0227] In the embodiments of this disclosure, the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that supports a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability. The first and second processing capabilities are optional capabilities, while the third processing capability is the default capability when no terminal processing capability is reported. In the embodiments of this disclosure, the first and second processing capabilities are optional capabilities and need to be reported through terminal processing signaling, while the third processing capability is the default capability and can be reported without terminal processing signaling.

[0228] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the first processing capability can be reported separately for uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and Channel State Information (CSI) calculation; or, the first processing capability can be reported in combination for at least two of uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and CSI calculation. That is, uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and CSI can be reported using separate terminal capability signaling. Alternatively, at least two of uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and CSI calculation can be reported in combination. For example, uplink transmission and downlink transmission can use the same terminal capability signaling for first processing capability reporting, or uplink transmission and CSI calculation can use the same terminal capability signaling for first processing capability reporting, or downlink transmission and CSI calculation can use the same terminal capability signaling for first processing capability reporting, or uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and CSI calculation can use the same terminal capability signaling for first processing capability reporting.

[0229] In one optional implementation, for eRedCap type terminal devices, the reporting design for the two optional capabilities (i.e., the first processing capability and the second processing capability) is as follows: the first processing capability is reported only when the first processing capability is supported but the second processing capability is not supported. Optionally, in the embodiments of this disclosure, when an eRedCap type terminal device determines that it supports the first processing capability but does not support the second processing capability, it can send a first terminal capability signaling to the network device to report the processing capability in the first terminal capability signaling. The network device can receive the first terminal capability signaling sent by the terminal device, which can indicate that the terminal device supports the first processing capability but does not support the second processing capability.

[0230] In step 1302, based on the first terminal capability signaling, it is determined that the terminal device supports the first processing capability but does not support the second processing capability.

[0231] Optionally, based on the first terminal capability signaling, the network device can determine that the terminal device supports a first processing capability but does not support a second processing capability. Optionally, after determining the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device, the network device can configure the terminal processing capabilities of the terminal device. The terminal device can determine which processing capability to enable for data channel and / or signal processing through the network device's configuration of the terminal processing capabilities.

[0232] By implementing the embodiments of this disclosure, the support status of the eRedCap terminal device's processing capabilities is clarified by defining three types of terminal processing capabilities (processing capability 1 / 2 and relaxed processing capability) in the NR system. The terminal device sends a first terminal capability signaling to the network device, indicating to the network device that the terminal device supports the first processing capability but does not support the second processing capability. This allows the network device to understand the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device and configure itself based on the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device to support the relaxation of eRedCap terminal processing capabilities.

[0233] Please see Figure 14 , Figure 14 This is a flowchart illustrating another method for determining terminal processing capabilities provided in this disclosure. It should be noted that the method for determining terminal processing capabilities in this disclosure can be executed by a network device. Figure 14 As shown, the method may include, but is not limited to, the following steps:

[0234] In step 1401, a second terminal capability signaling is received from the terminal device; the second terminal capability signaling is used to indicate that the terminal device supports the first processing capability and the second processing capability.

[0235] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the terminal device may be a terminal device of the eRedCap type with further reduced capabilities; the terminal processing capability includes at least one of a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability, wherein the first processing capability is lower than the second processing capability, and the third processing capability is lower than the first processing capability.

[0236] In the embodiments of this disclosure, the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that supports a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability. The first and second processing capabilities are optional capabilities, while the third processing capability is the default capability when no terminal processing capability is reported. In the embodiments of this disclosure, the first and second processing capabilities are optional capabilities and need to be reported through terminal processing signaling, while the third processing capability is the default capability and can be reported without terminal processing signaling.

[0237] In one alternative implementation, for eRedCap type terminal devices, the reporting design for the two optional capabilities (i.e., the first processing capability and the second processing capability) is as follows: if an eRedCap type terminal device reports support for the second processing capability, it implicitly indicates to the network device that it supports the first processing capability, and the first processing capability does not need to be reported again.

[0238] Optionally, in embodiments of this disclosure, when an eRedCap type terminal device determines that it supports both a first processing capability and a second processing capability, it can send a second terminal capability signaling message to the network device, in which the processing capability is reported. The network device can receive the second terminal capability signaling message sent by the terminal device. The second terminal capability signaling message can indicate that the terminal device supports the second processing capability, and it can also implicitly indicate to the network device that the terminal device supports the first processing capability, so that the first processing capability does not need to be reported again, saving signaling resources.

[0239] In step 1402, based on the second terminal capability signaling, it is determined that the terminal device supports the first processing capability and the second processing capability.

[0240] Optionally, based on the second terminal capability signaling, the network device can determine that the terminal device supports both the first and second processing capabilities. Optionally, after determining the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device, the network device can configure those capabilities. The terminal device can then use the network device's configuration of the terminal processing capabilities to determine which corresponding processing capabilities to enable for data channel and / or signal processing.

[0241] By implementing the embodiments of this disclosure, the supported processing capabilities of eRedCap terminal devices are clarified by defining three types of terminal processing capabilities (processing capability 1 / 2 and relaxed processing capability) in the NR system. The terminal device sends a second terminal capability signaling to the network device, indicating to the network device that the terminal device supports the second processing capability, and implicitly indicating to the network device that it supports the first processing capability. This eliminates the need to report the first processing capability, saving signaling resources. Furthermore, the second terminal capability signaling allows the network device to understand the supported terminal processing capabilities of the terminal device, enabling the network device to configure itself based on these capabilities to support the relaxation of eRedCap terminal processing capabilities.

[0242] Please see Figure 15 , Figure 15 This is a flowchart illustrating another method for determining terminal processing capability provided in this disclosure. It should be noted that the method for determining terminal processing capability in this disclosure can be executed by a network device. Figure 15 As shown, the method may include, but is not limited to, the following steps:

[0243] In step 1501, a third terminal capability signaling is received from the terminal device: the third terminal capability signaling is used to indicate that the terminal device supports the first processing capability.

[0244] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the terminal device may be a terminal device of the eRedCap type with further reduced capabilities; the terminal processing capability includes at least one of a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability, wherein the first processing capability is lower than the second processing capability, and the third processing capability is lower than the first processing capability.

[0245] In the embodiments of this disclosure, the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that supports a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability. The first and second processing capabilities are optional capabilities, while the third processing capability is the default capability when no terminal processing capability is reported. In the embodiments of this disclosure, the first and second processing capabilities are optional capabilities and need to be reported through terminal processing signaling, while the third processing capability is the default capability and can be reported without terminal processing signaling.

[0246] In one implementation, an eRedCap type terminal device can send a third terminal capability signaling message to a network device, in which it reports its processing capabilities. The network device can receive the third terminal capability signaling message sent by the terminal device, which can indicate that the terminal device supports a first processing capability.

[0247] In step 1502, the terminal device is determined to support the first processing capability based on the third terminal capability signaling.

[0248] Optionally, based on the third terminal capability signaling, the network device can determine that the terminal device supports the first processing capability. Optionally, after determining the terminal processing capability supported by the terminal device, the network device can configure the terminal processing capability of the terminal device. The terminal device can determine whether to enable the corresponding processing capability for data channel and / or signal processing through the network device's configuration of the terminal processing capability.

[0249] By implementing the embodiments of this disclosure, the supported processing capabilities of eRedCap terminal devices are clarified by defining three types of terminal processing capabilities (processing capability 1 / 2 and relaxed processing capability) in the NR system. The terminal device sends a third terminal capability signaling to the network device, indicating to the network device that the terminal device supports the first processing capability. Furthermore, the third terminal capability signaling allows the network device to understand the supported terminal processing capabilities of the terminal device, enabling the network device to configure itself based on these capabilities to support the relaxation of eRedCap terminal processing capabilities.

[0250] Please see Figure 16 , Figure 16This is a flowchart illustrating another method for determining terminal processing capability provided in this disclosure. It should be noted that the method for determining terminal processing capability in this disclosure can be executed by a network device. Figure 16 As shown, the method may include, but is not limited to, the following steps:

[0251] In step 1601, a first message sent by the terminal device is received; wherein the first message does not report that the terminal device supports the first processing capability, nor does the first message report that the terminal device supports the second processing capability.

[0252] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the terminal device may be a terminal device of the eRedCap type with further reduced capabilities; the terminal processing capability includes at least one of a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability, wherein the first processing capability is lower than the second processing capability, and the third processing capability is lower than the first processing capability.

[0253] In the embodiments of this disclosure, the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that supports a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability. The first and second processing capabilities are optional capabilities, while the third processing capability is the default capability when no terminal processing capability is reported. In the embodiments of this disclosure, the first and second processing capabilities are optional capabilities and need to be reported through terminal processing signaling, while the third processing capability is the default capability and can be reported without terminal processing signaling.

[0254] In one implementation, an eRedCap type terminal device, upon determining its supported terminal processing capabilities, can send a first message to the network device. The network device can receive this first message. Since the first message does not report that the terminal device supports a first processing capability, nor does it report that the terminal device supports a second processing capability, the first message can implicitly indicate to the network device that the terminal device supports a third processing capability.

[0255] In step 1602, based on the first message, it is determined that the terminal device supports a third processing capability.

[0256] Optionally, the network device can determine that the terminal device supports a third processing capability based on the first message sent by the terminal device. Optionally, after determining the terminal processing capability supported by the terminal device, the network device can configure the terminal processing capability of the terminal device. The terminal device can determine whether to enable the corresponding processing capability for data channel and / or signal processing through the configuration of the terminal processing capability by the network device.

[0257] By implementing the embodiments of this disclosure, the supported processing capabilities of eRedCap terminal devices are clarified by defining three terminal processing capabilities (processing capability 1 / 2 and relaxed processing capability) in the NR system. The terminal device sends a first message to the network device, implicitly indicating to the network device that the terminal device supports the third processing capability. Furthermore, this first message allows the network device to understand the supported terminal processing capabilities of the terminal device, enabling the network device to configure itself based on these capabilities to support the relaxation of eRedCap terminal processing capabilities.

[0258] Please see Figure 17 , Figure 17 This is a flowchart illustrating another method for determining terminal processing capability provided in this disclosure. It should be noted that the method for determining terminal processing capability in this disclosure can be executed by a network device. Figure 17 As shown, the method may include, but is not limited to, the following steps:

[0259] In step 1701, a third terminal capability signaling is received from the terminal device; the third terminal capability signaling is used to indicate that the terminal device supports a third processing capability but does not support the first processing capability and the second processing capability.

[0260] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the terminal device may be a terminal device of the eRedCap type with further reduced capabilities; the terminal processing capability includes at least one of a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability, wherein the first processing capability is lower than the second processing capability, and the third processing capability is lower than the first processing capability.

[0261] In the embodiments of this disclosure, the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that supports a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability. The second and third processing capabilities are optional capabilities, and the first processing capability is the default capability when no terminal processing capability is reported. In the embodiments of this disclosure, the second and third processing capabilities are optional capabilities and need to be reported through terminal processing signaling, while the first processing capability is the default capability and can be reported without terminal processing signaling.

[0262] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the third processing capability can be reported separately for uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and Channel State Information (CSI) calculation; or, the third processing capability can be reported in combination for at least two of the uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and CSI calculation. That is, uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and CSI can be reported using separate terminal capability signaling. Alternatively, at least two of the uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and CSI calculation can be reported in combination. For example, uplink transmission and downlink transmission can use the same terminal capability signaling for third processing capability reporting, or uplink transmission and CSI calculation can use the same terminal capability signaling for third processing capability reporting, or downlink transmission and CSI calculation can use the same terminal capability signaling for third processing capability reporting, or uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and CSI calculation can use the same terminal capability signaling for third processing capability reporting.

[0263] In one implementation, when an eRedCap type terminal device determines that it supports a third processing capability but does not support the first and second processing capabilities, it can send a third terminal capability signaling message to the network device, reporting its processing capabilities within this message. The network device can receive the third terminal capability signaling message sent by the terminal device, which can indicate that the terminal device supports the third processing capability but does not support the first and second processing capabilities. In another implementation, if an eRedCap terminal reports support for the third processing capability, it means that it no longer supports the first and second processing capabilities.

[0264] In step 1702, based on the third terminal capability signaling, it is determined that the terminal device supports the third processing capability but does not support the first processing capability and the second processing capability.

[0265] Optionally, the network device can determine, based on the third terminal capability signaling, that the terminal device supports a third processing capability but does not support the first or second processing capabilities. Optionally, after determining the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device, the network device can configure those capabilities. The terminal device can then use the network device's configuration of the terminal processing capabilities to determine which corresponding processing capabilities to enable for data channel and / or signal processing.

[0266] By implementing the embodiments of this disclosure, the support status of the eRedCap terminal device's processing capabilities can be clarified by defining three types of terminal processing capabilities (processing capability 1 / 2 and relaxed processing capability) in the NR system. By sending a third terminal capability signaling to the network device, the network device is informed that the terminal device supports the third processing capability but does not support the first and second processing capabilities. This allows the network device to understand the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device and configure it accordingly to support the relaxation of eRedCap terminal processing capabilities.

[0267] Please see Figure 18 , Figure 18 This is a flowchart illustrating another method for determining terminal processing capability provided in this disclosure. It should be noted that the method for determining terminal processing capability in this disclosure can be executed by a network device. Figure 18 As shown, the method may include, but is not limited to, the following steps:

[0268] In step 1801, a second message sent by the terminal device is received; wherein the second message does not report that the terminal device supports the third processing capability.

[0269] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the terminal device may be a terminal device of the eRedCap type with further reduced capabilities; the terminal processing capability includes at least one of a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability, wherein the first processing capability is lower than the second processing capability, and the third processing capability is lower than the first processing capability.

[0270] In the embodiments of this disclosure, the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that supports a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability. The second and third processing capabilities are optional capabilities, and the first processing capability is the default capability when no terminal processing capability is reported. In the embodiments of this disclosure, the second and third processing capabilities are optional capabilities and need to be reported through terminal processing signaling, while the first processing capability is the default capability and can be reported without terminal processing signaling.

[0271] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the third processing capability can be reported separately for uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and Channel State Information (CSI) calculation; or, the third processing capability can be reported in combination for at least two of the uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and CSI calculation. That is, uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and CSI can be reported using separate terminal capability signaling. Alternatively, at least two of the uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and CSI calculation can be reported in combination. For example, uplink transmission and downlink transmission can use the same terminal capability signaling for third processing capability reporting, or uplink transmission and CSI calculation can use the same terminal capability signaling for third processing capability reporting, or downlink transmission and CSI calculation can use the same terminal capability signaling for third processing capability reporting, or uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and CSI calculation can use the same terminal capability signaling for third processing capability reporting.

[0272] In one implementation, an eRedCap type terminal device can send a second message to the network device, in which it does not report support for a third processing capability. The network device can receive this second message from the terminal device. Since the second message does not report support for the third processing capability, the network device can determine from this second message that the terminal device supports the first processing capability but does not support the third processing capability. In another implementation, if an eRedCap terminal does not report support for the third processing capability, it means that the terminal device does not support the third processing capability.

[0273] In step 1802, based on the second message, it is determined that the terminal device supports the first processing capability but does not support the third processing capability.

[0274] Optionally, since the second message does not report support for the third processing capability, it implicitly indicates that the terminal device supports the first processing capability but does not support the third processing capability. Therefore, when the network device receives the second message sent by the terminal device, it can determine that the terminal device supports the first processing capability but does not support the third processing capability based on the second message. Optionally, after determining the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device, the network device can configure the terminal processing capabilities of the terminal device. The terminal device can determine whether to enable the corresponding processing capability for data channel and / or signal processing through the network device's configuration of the terminal processing capabilities.

[0275] By implementing the embodiments of this disclosure, the processing capability support of eRedCap terminal devices can be clarified by defining three terminal processing capabilities (processing capability 1 / 2 and relaxed processing capability) in the NR system. The terminal device sends a second message to the network device, which implicitly indicates to the network device that the terminal device supports the first processing capability but does not support the third processing capability. This allows the network device to understand the terminal processing capability supported by the terminal device and configure itself based on the terminal processing capability supported by the terminal device to support the relaxation of eRedCap terminal processing capability.

[0276] Please see Figure 19 , Figure 19 This is a flowchart illustrating another method for determining terminal processing capability provided in this disclosure. It should be noted that the method for determining terminal processing capability in this disclosure can be executed by a network device. Figure 19 As shown, the method may include, but is not limited to, the following steps:

[0277] In step 1901, a second terminal capability signaling is received from the terminal device; the second terminal capability signaling is used to indicate that the terminal device supports the second processing capability but does not support the third processing capability.

[0278] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the terminal device may be a terminal device of the eRedCap type with further reduced capabilities; the terminal processing capability includes at least one of a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability, wherein the first processing capability is lower than the second processing capability, and the third processing capability is lower than the first processing capability.

[0279] In the embodiments of this disclosure, the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that supports a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability. The second and third processing capabilities are optional capabilities, and the first processing capability is the default capability when no terminal processing capability is reported. In the embodiments of this disclosure, the second and third processing capabilities are optional capabilities and need to be reported through terminal processing signaling, while the first processing capability is the default capability and can be reported without terminal processing signaling.

[0280] In one implementation, the second processing capability and the third processing capability cannot be reported simultaneously. Optionally, in embodiments of this disclosure, an eRedCap type terminal device can send a second terminal capability signaling to a network device, in which processing capabilities are reported. The network device can receive the second terminal capability signaling sent by the terminal device, which indicates that the terminal device supports the second processing capability but does not support the third processing capability.

[0281] In step 1902, based on the second terminal capability signaling, it is determined that the terminal device supports the second processing capability but does not support the third processing capability.

[0282] Optionally, the network device can determine, based on the second terminal capability signaling, that the terminal device supports a second processing capability but does not support a third processing capability. Optionally, after determining the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device, the network device can configure the terminal processing capabilities of the terminal device. The terminal device can determine which processing capability to enable for data channel and / or signal processing through the network device's configuration of the terminal processing capabilities.

[0283] By implementing the embodiments of this disclosure, the support status of the eRedCap terminal device's processing capabilities is clarified by defining three types of terminal processing capabilities (processing capability 1 / 2 and relaxed processing capability) in the NR system. The terminal device sends a second terminal capability signaling to the network device, indicating to the network device that the terminal device supports the second processing capability but does not support the third processing capability. This allows the network device to understand the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device and configure itself based on the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device to support the relaxation of eRedCap terminal processing capabilities.

[0284] Please see Figure 20 , Figure 20 This is a flowchart illustrating another method for determining terminal processing capability provided in this disclosure. It should be noted that the method for determining terminal processing capability in this disclosure can be executed by a network device. Figure 20 As shown, the method may include, but is not limited to, the following steps:

[0285] In step 2001, a third terminal capability signaling is received from the terminal device; the third terminal capability signaling is used to indicate that the terminal device supports a third processing capability.

[0286] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the terminal device may be a terminal device of the eRedCap type with further reduced capabilities; the terminal processing capability includes at least one of a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability, wherein the first processing capability is lower than the second processing capability, and the third processing capability is lower than the first processing capability.

[0287] In the embodiments of this disclosure, the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that supports a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability. The second and third processing capabilities are optional capabilities, and the first processing capability is the default capability when no terminal processing capability is reported. In the embodiments of this disclosure, the second and third processing capabilities are optional capabilities and need to be reported through terminal processing signaling, while the first processing capability is the default capability and can be reported without terminal processing signaling.

[0288] In one implementation, an eRedCap type terminal device can send a third terminal capability signaling message to a network device, in which it reports its processing capabilities. The network device can receive the third terminal capability signaling message sent by the terminal device, which indicates that the terminal device supports a third processing capability.

[0289] In step 2002, it is determined that the terminal device supports the third processing capability based on the third terminal capability signaling.

[0290] Optionally, the network device can determine that the terminal device supports a third processing capability based on the third terminal capability signaling. Optionally, after determining the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device, the network device can configure the terminal processing capabilities of the terminal device. The terminal device can determine whether to enable the corresponding processing capabilities for data channel and / or signal processing through the network device's configuration of the terminal processing capabilities.

[0291] By implementing the embodiments of this disclosure, the support status of the eRedCap terminal device's processing capabilities is clarified by defining three types of terminal processing capabilities (processing capability 1 / 2 and relaxed processing capability) in the NR system. The terminal device sends a third terminal capability signaling to the network device, indicating to the network device that the terminal device supports the third processing capability. This allows the network device to understand the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device and configure itself based on the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device to support the relaxation of eRedCap terminal processing capabilities.

[0292] It should be noted that all eRedCap type terminal devices in the NR system only support the aforementioned third processing capability. In one implementation, the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that only supports the third processing capability. Optionally, in the embodiments of this disclosure, uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and CSI calculation may all only support the third processing capability.

[0293] Please see Figure 21 , Figure 21This is a flowchart illustrating another method for determining terminal processing capability provided in this disclosure. It should be noted that the method for determining terminal processing capability in this disclosure can be executed by a network device. Figure 21 As shown, the method may include, but is not limited to, the following steps:

[0294] In step 2101, a third terminal capability signaling is received from the terminal device; wherein the third terminal capability signaling is used to report at least one of the terminal device's bandwidth capability, data scheduling capability, and terminal type.

[0295] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the terminal device may be a terminal device of the eRedCap type with further reduced capabilities; the terminal processing capability includes at least one of a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability, wherein the first processing capability is lower than the second processing capability, and the third processing capability is lower than the first processing capability.

[0296] In the embodiments disclosed herein, the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that only supports third-party processing capabilities.

[0297] In one implementation, the eRedCap terminal device does not need to report its terminal processing capabilities in the terminal capability signaling; the eRedCap terminal device can report its bandwidth capability and / or data scheduling capability and / or terminal type in the UE capability signaling, implicitly indicating that the terminal only supports the third processing capability. Optionally, in the embodiments of this disclosure, when the eRedCap terminal device determines that it only supports the third processing capability, it can send a third terminal capability signaling to the network device, reporting at least one of the terminal device's bandwidth capability, data scheduling capability, and terminal type in the third terminal capability signaling. The network device can receive the third terminal capability signaling sent by the terminal device, wherein the third terminal capability signaling can implicitly indicate that the terminal device only supports the third processing capability.

[0298] In step 2102, based on the third terminal capability signaling, it is determined that the terminal device only supports the third processing capability.

[0299] Optionally, the network device can determine, based on the third terminal capability signaling, that the terminal device only supports the third processing capability. Optionally, when the network device determines that the terminal device only supports the third processing capability, the network device can always schedule the terminal device based on the third processing capability. The terminal device also performs data channel / signal processing based on the third processing capability.

[0300] By implementing the embodiments of this disclosure, the supported processing capabilities of eRedCap terminal devices are clarified by defining three types of terminal processing capabilities (processing capability 1 / 2 and relaxed processing capability) in the NR system. The terminal device sends a third terminal capability signaling to the network device, implicitly indicating to the network device that the terminal device only supports the third processing capability. This allows the network device to understand the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device and configure itself based on these capabilities to support the relaxation of eRedCap terminal processing capabilities.

[0301] This disclosure provides a data processing method. A terminal device can send information to a network device to inform the network device of the terminal processing capabilities it supports. After determining the supported terminal processing capabilities based on the information sent by the terminal device, the network device can configure the processing capabilities of the terminal device. The terminal device can then determine which processing capabilities to enable for data processing based on its own supported terminal processing capabilities and the network device's configuration of processing capabilities. Please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 22 , Figure 22 This is a flowchart illustrating a data processing method provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. It should be noted that the data processing method in this embodiment can be executed by a terminal device. Figure 22 As shown, the method may include, but is not limited to, the following steps:

[0302] In step 2201, information indicating the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device is sent to the network device.

[0303] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the terminal device may be a terminal device of the eRedCap type with further reduced capabilities; the terminal processing capability includes at least one of a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability, wherein the first processing capability is lower than the second processing capability, and the third processing capability is lower than the first processing capability.

[0304] In the embodiments of this disclosure, step 2201 can be implemented in any of the ways described in the various embodiments of this disclosure. This disclosure does not limit this and will not elaborate further.

[0305] In step 2202, the network device receives configuration information configured for the terminal device based on the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device.

[0306] Optionally, the terminal device may send information to the network device to inform the network device of the terminal processing capabilities it supports. After determining the supported terminal processing capabilities based on the information sent by the terminal device, the network device may configure the processing capabilities of the terminal device and send the configuration information to the terminal device. The terminal device may receive the configuration information sent by the network device, wherein the configuration information is the configuration information of the terminal processing capabilities of the terminal device by the network device.

[0307] In step 2203, the corresponding processing capabilities are enabled to process the data based on the information and / or configuration information.

[0308] Optionally, the terminal device may enable the corresponding processing capabilities for data channel / signal processing based on the above information and / or configuration information.

[0309] It should be noted that in the NR system, there can be eRedCap type terminal devices that support the above three terminal processing capabilities, such as the first processing capability, the second processing capability, and the third processing capability. In one implementation, the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that supports the first, second, and third processing capabilities, where the first and second processing capabilities are optional capabilities, and the third processing capability is the default capability when the terminal processing capability is not reported. Since the optional and default capabilities supported by eRedCap type terminal devices are different, the way the terminal processing capability is reported will also be different, resulting in different network device configurations of the terminal device's processing capability, and thus different processing capabilities used by the terminal device for data processing. The following will describe various implementation methods for enabling the corresponding processing capabilities of the terminal device for data processing with reference to embodiments.

[0310] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that supports a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability, wherein the first processing capability and the second processing capability are optional capabilities, and the third processing capability is the default capability when the terminal processing capability is not reported.

[0311] In the embodiments of this disclosure, one implementation of enabling the corresponding processing capability for data processing based on information and / or configuration information may include: if it is determined based on information that the terminal device has reported supporting the second processing capability, and it is determined based on configuration information that the network device has not configured the second processing capability or has set the second processing capability to be invalid, the first processing capability is enabled by default for data processing, or the first processing capability is enabled for data processing based on configuration information.

[0312] Optionally, for an eRedCap terminal device, if it reports support for the first and / or second processing capabilities, it may not need to support the third processing capability (considering that since the first and / or second processing capabilities are supported, the cost of the terminal device will not decrease further, and scheduling according to the third processing capability would only introduce additional scheduling latency). In this case, if the terminal device reports support for the second processing capability but it is not configured or is disabled, the terminal device can enable the first processing capability by default, without needing to configure it through Radio Resource Control (RRC) signaling, and directly use the first processing capability for data channel / signal processing by default.

[0313] Optionally, if the terminal device reports support for a second processing capability but it is not configured or is disabled, the terminal device can determine to enable the first processing capability for data channel / signal processing based on the network device's configuration information. In other words, the network device needs to configure the first processing capability via RRC signaling, and the first processing capability needs to be forcibly configured as available.

[0314] In the embodiments of this disclosure, one implementation of enabling the corresponding processing capability for data processing based on information and / or configuration information may include: if it is determined based on information that the terminal device has not reported support for the second processing capability, and if it is determined based on information that the terminal device has reported support for the first processing capability, the first processing capability may be enabled by default for data processing; or, the first processing capability may be enabled for data processing based on configuration information.

[0315] Optionally, for an eRedCap terminal device, if it reports support for the first and / or second processing capabilities, it may not need to support the third processing capability (considering that since the first and / or second processing capabilities are supported, the cost of the terminal device will not decrease further; scheduling according to the third processing capability would only introduce additional scheduling latency). In this case, if the terminal device does not report support for the second processing capability but reports support for the first processing capability, the terminal device can default to enabling the first processing capability for data channel / signal processing. That is, in this case, the base network device does not need to configure the first processing capability via RRC signaling; both the terminal device and the network network device default to enabling the first processing capability for data processing.

[0316] Optionally, if the terminal device reports support for the second processing capability but not for the first, the terminal device can enable the first processing capability for data processing based on the configuration information sent by the network device. In other words, in this case, the network device is always configured to enable the first processing capability for data processing.

[0317] In the embodiments of this disclosure, one implementation of enabling the corresponding processing capability for data processing based on information and / or configuration information may include: if it is determined from the information that the terminal device has reported supporting the first processing capability, the first processing capability is enabled by default for data processing; or, the first processing capability is enabled for data processing based on the configuration information.

[0318] Optionally, for an eRedCap terminal device, if it reports support for the first and / or second processing capabilities, it may not need to support the third processing capability (considering that since the first and / or second processing capabilities are already supported, the cost of the terminal device will no longer be reduced, and scheduling according to the third processing capability would only introduce additional scheduling latency). In this case, if the terminal device has already reported support for the first processing capability, the terminal device can enable the first processing capability for data processing by default.

[0319] Optionally, if the terminal device has reported support for the first processing capability, the terminal device can determine to enable the first processing capability for data channel / signal processing based on the network device's configuration of the first processing capability.

[0320] In embodiments of this disclosure, one implementation of enabling corresponding processing capabilities for data processing based on information and / or configuration information may include: enabling the first processing capability for data processing when it is determined from information that the terminal device has reported supporting the first processing capability, and from configuration information that the network device has configured the first processing capability; or, enabling the third processing capability for data processing when it is determined from information that the terminal device has reported supporting the first processing capability, and from configuration information that the network device has not configured the first processing capability or has configured the first processing capability as invalid.

[0321] It should be noted that in some embodiments of this application, an enabling RRC signaling, such as processingType1Enabled, can be added for the first processing capability (UE processingcapability 1). The network device can configure the first processing capability through this newly added enabling RRC signaling.

[0322] Optionally, if the terminal device has reported support for the first processing capability, and the network device has not configured the first processing capability or has configured the first processing capability to be invalid, the terminal device enables the third processing capability for data processing.

[0323] In embodiments of this disclosure, one implementation of enabling corresponding processing capabilities for data processing based on information and / or configuration information may include: enabling the second processing capability for data processing when it is determined from information that the terminal device has reported supporting the second processing capability, and from configuration information that the network device has configured the second processing capability; or enabling the first processing capability for data processing when it is determined from information that the terminal device has reported supporting the second processing capability, and from configuration information that the network device has not configured the second processing capability or has set the second processing capability to invalid; or enabling the third processing capability for data processing when it is determined from information that the terminal device has reported supporting the first processing capability, and from configuration information that the network device has set the first processing capability to invalid.

[0324] As one possible implementation, considering other perspectives, such as reducing terminal device power consumption, the third processing capability is also supported. The first and / or second processing capabilities can fall back to the third processing capability, i.e., the capability falls back to the lowest capability. Optionally, in this case, an enabling RRC signaling, such as `processingType1Enabled`, can be added for the first processing capability (UE processing capability 1). If this field is not configured, the following interpretation applies: If the terminal device reports support for the second processing capability and the network device has configured the second processing capability, then the terminal device enables the second processing capability for data processing. Optionally, if the terminal device reports support for the second processing capability and the network device has not configured the second processing capability (or has set the second processing capability to disable), then the terminal device enables the first processing capability. Optionally, the terminal device enables the third processing capability for data processing only if the field in the enabling RRC signaling for the first processing capability (UE processing capability 1) is configured as disabled.

[0325] In embodiments of this disclosure, one implementation of enabling the corresponding processing capability for data processing based on information and / or configuration information may include: enabling the second processing capability for data processing when it is determined from the information that the terminal device has reported supporting the second processing capability, and from the configuration information that the network device has configured the second processing capability; or enabling the third processing capability for data processing when it is determined from the information that the terminal device has reported supporting the second processing capability, and from the configuration information that the network device has not configured the second processing capability or has set the second processing capability to invalid.

[0326] As one possible implementation, considering other perspectives, such as reducing terminal device power consumption, the third processing capability is also supported, and the first and / or second processing capabilities can fall back to the third processing capability. Optionally, in this case, enabling RRC signaling, such as `processingType1Enabled`, can be added for the first processing capability (UE processing capability 1). If this field is not configured, the following interpretation applies: If the terminal device reports support for the second processing capability and the network device has configured the second processing capability, then the terminal device enables the second processing capability for data processing. Optionally, if the terminal device reports support for the second processing capability and the network device has not configured the second processing capability (or has disabled the second processing capability), then the terminal device enables the third processing capability for data channel / signal processing.

[0327] In embodiments of this disclosure, one implementation of enabling corresponding processing capabilities for data processing based on information and / or configuration information may include: enabling the second processing capability for data processing when it is determined from information that the terminal device has reported supporting the first processing capability, and from configuration information that the network device has configured the second processing capability; or, enabling the first processing capability for data processing by default when it is determined from information that the terminal device has reported supporting the first processing capability, and from configuration information that the network device has not configured the second processing capability or the second processing capability is set to invalid; or, enabling the first processing capability for data processing according to configuration information when it is determined from information that the terminal device has reported supporting the first processing capability, and from configuration information that the network device has not configured the second processing capability or the second processing capability is set to invalid; or, enabling the third processing capability for data processing by default when it is determined from configuration information that the network device has not configured the first and second processing capabilities or the first and second processing capabilities are set to invalid.

[0328] In the embodiments of this disclosure, if the terminal device reports that it does not support the first processing capability and also reports that it does not support the second processing capability, the terminal device defaults to enabling the third processing capability for data channel / signal processing.

[0329] It should be noted that in the NR system, eRedCap type terminal devices can support the above three terminal processing capabilities, such as the first processing capability, the second processing capability, and the third processing capability. In one implementation, the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that supports the first, second, and third processing capabilities, where the second and third processing capabilities are optional capabilities, and the first processing capability is the default capability when terminal processing capabilities are not reported. Because the optional and default capabilities supported by eRedCap type terminal devices are different, the way terminal processing capabilities are reported will also be different, resulting in different network device configurations of the terminal device's processing capabilities, and thus different processing capabilities used by the terminal device for data processing. The following will describe various implementation methods for enabling corresponding processing capabilities for data processing by terminal devices with reference to embodiments.

[0330] In the embodiments of this disclosure, one implementation of enabling the corresponding processing capability for data processing based on information and / or configuration information may include: if it is determined from the information that the terminal device has reported support for the third processing capability, and it is determined from the configuration information that the network device has not configured the third processing capability or has set the third processing capability to be enabled, the terminal device may enable the first processing capability for data processing by default.

[0331] In other words, if the terminal device has reported support for third-party processing capabilities, it means that the terminal device only supports third-party processing capabilities. The network device does not need to configure the capabilities, and the terminal device can use third-party processing capabilities for data processing by default. The network device will also use third-party processing capabilities for data scheduling and processing by default. Alternatively, if the terminal device has reported support for third-party processing capabilities, it means that the terminal device only supports third-party processing capabilities. The network device can configure these capabilities via signaling, such as enabling them, and the terminal device will then use third-party processing capabilities for data processing.

[0332] It should be noted that if the terminal device has reported support for the third processing capability, and the network device has not configured the third processing capability, then it can fall back to the first processing capability for data processing.

[0333] In the embodiments of this disclosure, one implementation of enabling corresponding processing capabilities for data processing based on information and / or configuration information may include: when it is determined from the information that the terminal device simultaneously reports a second processing capability and a third processing capability, the terminal device may enable any one of the first processing capability, the second processing capability, and the third processing capability for data processing.

[0334] In the embodiments of this disclosure, one implementation of enabling the corresponding processing capability for data processing based on information and / or configuration information may include: if it is determined based on information that the terminal device has not reported a third processing capability, and it is determined based on information that the terminal device has reported a second processing capability, the terminal device may enable the corresponding processing capability for data processing based on the configuration information; or, if it is determined based on information that the terminal device has not reported a third processing capability, and it is determined based on information that the terminal device has not reported a second processing capability, the terminal device may default to enabling the first processing capability for data processing.

[0335] Optionally, if the terminal device does not report the third processing capability, the first processing capability is supported by default. Then, based on whether the second processing capability is reported and the configuration of the network device, the final determination is made as to which processing capability to enable data channel / signal processing.

[0336] In the embodiments of this disclosure, if it is determined from the information that a terminal device has reported support for a third processing capability, the terminal device can always enable the third processing capability for data processing by default. Optionally, it is not necessary to configure separate enable signaling for the third processing capability of the eRedCap terminal device; if a terminal device reports support for a third processing capability, the terminal device can always enable the third processing capability by default. Optionally, if a terminal device has not reported support for a third processing capability, the terminal device can determine whether to enable the first processing capability or the second processing capability for data processing based on the configuration information sent by the network device.

[0337] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the configuration information described above can be configured separately for uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and Channel State Information (CSI) calculation; or, the configuration information can be combined for at least two of uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and CSI calculation. That is, uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and CSI can be configured with separate configuration signaling. Alternatively, at least two of uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and CSI calculation can be combined for processing capability configuration. For example, uplink transmission and downlink transmission can use the same configuration signaling for processing capability configuration, or uplink transmission and CSI calculation can use the same configuration signaling for processing capability configuration, or downlink transmission and CSI calculation can use the same configuration signaling for processing capability configuration, or uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and CSI calculation can use the same configuration signaling for processing capability configuration.

[0338] It should be noted that all eRedCap type terminal devices in the NR system only support the aforementioned third processing capability. In one implementation, the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that only supports the third processing capability. Optionally, in the embodiments of this disclosure, uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and CSI calculation can all only support the third processing capability. In the embodiments of this disclosure, the terminal device can enable the third processing capability for data processing. That is, if the terminal device has reported supporting the third processing capability, it means that the terminal device only supports the third processing capability, the network device does not need to configure the capability, the terminal device can enable the third processing capability for data processing by default, and the network device uses the third processing capability for data scheduling and processing by default. Alternatively, if the terminal device has reported supporting the third processing capability, it means that the terminal device only supports the third processing capability, and the network device can configure it through signaling, such as setting the third processing capability to be enabled, and the terminal device enables the third processing capability for data processing.

[0339] By implementing the embodiments of this disclosure, three types of terminal processing capabilities (processing capability 1 / 2 and relaxed processing capability) are defined in the NR system, clarifying the support status of the processing capabilities of eRedCap terminal devices. The terminal device sends information to the network device to indicate the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device, so that the network device configures the processing capabilities of the terminal device based on the information. The terminal device determines to enable the corresponding processing capability for data processing based on the information and / or configuration information, thereby supporting the relaxation of eRedCap terminal processing capabilities.

[0340] It is understood that the above embodiments describe the implementation of the data processing method of this disclosure from the perspective of the terminal device. This disclosure also proposes another data processing method, which will be described below from the perspective of a network device. Please refer to... Figure 23 , Figure 23 This is a flowchart of another data processing method provided in this disclosure. It should be noted that the data processing method of this disclosure can be applied to network devices. For example... Figure 23 As shown, the method may include, but is not limited to, the following steps.

[0341] In step 2301, information sent by the terminal device indicating the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device is received.

[0342] In the embodiments disclosed herein, the terminal device is a terminal device of the eRedCap type with further reduced capabilities; the terminal processing capability includes at least one of a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability, wherein the first processing capability is lower than the second processing capability, and the third processing capability is lower than the first processing capability.

[0343] In the embodiments of this disclosure, step 2301 can be implemented in any of the ways described in the various embodiments of this disclosure. This disclosure does not limit this and will not elaborate further.

[0344] In step 2302, the processing capabilities of the terminal device are configured according to the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device.

[0345] In step 2303, configuration information is sent to the terminal device. The configuration information is used to instruct the terminal device to perform data processing based on the processing capabilities corresponding to the network device's configuration.

[0346] Optionally, after determining the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device based on the information sent by the terminal device, the network device can configure the processing capabilities of the terminal device and send the configuration information to the terminal device. The terminal device can receive the configuration information sent by the network device, wherein the configuration information is the configuration information of the terminal processing capabilities of the terminal device by the network device. The terminal device can enable the corresponding processing capabilities for data channel / signal processing according to the above information and / or configuration information.

[0347] In the embodiments of this disclosure, step 2303 can be implemented in any of the ways described in the various embodiments of this disclosure. This disclosure does not limit this and will not elaborate further.

[0348] It should be noted that all eRedCap type terminal devices in the NR system only support the aforementioned third processing capability. In one implementation, the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that only supports the third processing capability. Optionally, in the embodiments of this disclosure, uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and CSI calculation may all only support the third processing capability. In the embodiments of this disclosure, the network device can always schedule the eRedCap type terminal device based on the third processing capability.

[0349] By implementing the embodiments of this disclosure, three types of terminal processing capabilities (processing capability 1 / 2 and relaxed processing capability) are defined in the NR system, clarifying the support status of the processing capabilities of eRedCap terminal devices. The terminal device sends information to the network device to indicate the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device, so that the network device configures the processing capabilities of the terminal device based on the information. The terminal device determines to enable the corresponding processing capability for data processing based on the information and / or configuration information, thereby supporting the relaxation of eRedCap terminal processing capabilities.

[0350] In the embodiments provided above, the methods provided by the present disclosure have been described from the perspectives of network devices and terminal devices, respectively. To implement the functions of the methods provided in the embodiments of the present disclosure, the network device and the terminal device may include hardware structures and software modules, implementing the above functions in the form of hardware structures, software modules, or a combination of hardware structures and software modules. One of the above functions can be executed in the form of hardware structures, software modules, or a combination of hardware structures and software modules.

[0351] Please see Figure 24 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a communication device 240 provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 24 The communication device 240 shown may include a transceiver module 2401 and a processing module 2402. The transceiver module 2401 may include a sending module and / or a receiving module. The sending module is used to implement the sending function, and the receiving module is used to implement the receiving function. The transceiver module 2401 can implement both sending and / or receiving functions.

[0352] The communication device 240 can be a terminal device, a device within a terminal device, or a device compatible with a terminal device. Alternatively, the communication device 240 can be a network device, a device within a network device, or a device compatible with a network device.

[0353] Communication device 240 is a terminal device:

[0354] In the embodiments of this disclosure, the communication device 240 may include a processing module 2402 and a transceiver module 2401 for implementing the aforementioned terminal processing capability reporting method. The processing module 2402 is used to determine the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device; the transceiver module 2401 is used to send information indicating the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device to the network device; wherein the terminal device is a terminal device of the eRedCap type with further reduced capabilities; the terminal processing capability includes at least one of a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability, wherein the first processing capability is lower than the second processing capability, and the third processing capability is lower than the first processing capability.

[0355] In the embodiments of this disclosure, the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that can support a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability, wherein the first processing capability and the second processing capability are optional capabilities, and the third processing capability is the default capability when the terminal processing capability is not reported.

[0356] In one implementation, the transceiver module 2401 can send a first terminal capability signaling to the network device; the first terminal capability signaling is used to indicate that the terminal device supports a first processing capability but does not support a second processing capability.

[0357] In one implementation, the transceiver module 2401 can send a second terminal capability signaling to the network device; the second terminal capability signaling is used to indicate that the terminal device supports the first processing capability and the second processing capability.

[0358] In one implementation, the transceiver module 2401 can send a third terminal capability signaling to the network device; the third terminal capability signaling is used to indicate that the terminal device supports the first processing capability.

[0359] In one implementation, the transceiver module 2401 can send a first message to the network device; wherein the first message does not report that the terminal device supports a first processing capability, nor does it report that the terminal device supports a second processing capability, and the first message implicitly indicates to the network device that the terminal device supports a third processing capability.

[0360] Optionally, the first processing capability reports uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and channel state information (CSI) calculation separately; or, the first processing capability reports at least two of the uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and CSI calculation combined.

[0361] In the embodiments of this disclosure, the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that can support a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability, wherein the second processing capability and the third processing capability are optional capabilities, and the first processing capability is the default capability when the terminal processing capability is not reported.

[0362] In one implementation, the transceiver module 2401 can send a third terminal capability signaling to the network device; the third terminal capability signaling is used to indicate that the terminal device supports a third processing capability but does not support the first processing capability and the second processing capability.

[0363] In one implementation, the transceiver module 2401 can send a second message to the network device; wherein the second message does not report that the terminal device supports the third processing capability, and the second message implicitly indicates to the network device that the terminal device supports the first processing capability but does not support the third processing capability.

[0364] In one implementation, the transceiver module 2401 can send a second terminal capability signaling to the network device; the second terminal capability signaling is used to indicate that the terminal device supports a second processing capability but does not support a third processing capability.

[0365] In one implementation, the transceiver module 2401 can send a third terminal capability signaling message to the network device; the third terminal capability signaling message is used to indicate that the terminal device supports a third processing capability.

[0366] Optionally, the third processing capability reports uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and CSI calculation separately; or, the third processing capability reports at least two of the uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and CSI calculation together.

[0367] In embodiments of this disclosure, the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that only supports the third processing capability. In one implementation, the transceiver module 2401 can send third terminal capability signaling to the network device; wherein the third terminal capability signaling is used to report at least one of the terminal device's bandwidth capability, data scheduling capability, and terminal type, and implicitly indicates to the network device that the terminal device only supports the third processing capability.

[0368] In the embodiments of this disclosure, the communication device 240 may include a processing module 2402 and a transceiver module 2401 for executing the above-described data processing method. The transceiver module 2401 is configured to send information to the network device indicating the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device; the transceiver module 2401 is also configured to receive configuration information configured by the network device for the terminal device based on the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device; the processing module 2402 is configured to enable the corresponding processing capabilities for data processing based on the information and / or configuration information; wherein the terminal device is a terminal device of the eRedCap type with further reduced capabilities; the terminal processing capabilities include at least one of a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability, wherein the first processing capability is lower than the second processing capability, and the third processing capability is lower than the first processing capability.

[0369] In the embodiments of this disclosure, the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that can support a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability, wherein the first processing capability and the second processing capability are optional capabilities, and the third processing capability is the default capability when the terminal processing capability is not reported.

[0370] In one implementation, the processing module 2402 is specifically used to: enable the first processing capability for data processing by default when it is determined from the information that the terminal device has reported supporting the second processing capability, and it is determined from the configuration information that the network device has not configured the second processing capability or has set the second processing capability to be invalid; or, enable the first processing capability for data processing according to the configuration information.

[0371] In one implementation, the processing module 2402 is specifically used to: enable the first processing capability for data processing by default when it is determined from the information that the terminal device has not reported support for the second processing capability, and when it is determined from the information that the terminal device has reported support for the first processing capability, or enable the first processing capability for data processing according to the configuration information.

[0372] In one implementation, the processing module 2402 is specifically used to: enable the first processing capability for data processing by default when it is determined from the information that the terminal device has reported supporting the first processing capability, or enable the first processing capability for data processing according to the configuration information.

[0373] In one implementation, the processing module 2402 is specifically used to: enable the first processing capability for data processing when it is determined from the information that the terminal device has reported supporting the first processing capability, and the network device has configured the first processing capability according to the configuration information; or, enable the third processing capability for data processing when it is determined from the information that the terminal device has reported supporting the first processing capability, and the network device has not configured the first processing capability or has configured the first processing capability as invalid according to the configuration information.

[0374] In one implementation, the processing module 2402 is specifically configured to: enable the second processing capability for data processing when it is determined from information that the terminal device has reported supporting the second processing capability, and from configuration information that the network device has configured the second processing capability; or, enable the first processing capability for data processing when it is determined from information that the terminal device has reported supporting the second processing capability, and from configuration information that the network device has not configured the second processing capability or has set the second processing capability to invalid; or, enable the third processing capability for data processing when it is determined from information that the terminal device has reported supporting the first processing capability, and from configuration information that the network device has set the first processing capability to invalid.

[0375] In one implementation, the processing module 2402 is specifically used to: enable the second processing capability for data processing when it is determined from the information that the terminal device has reported supporting the second processing capability, and the network device has configured the second processing capability according to the configuration information; or, enable the third processing capability for data processing when it is determined from the information that the terminal device has reported supporting the second processing capability, and the network device has not configured the second processing capability or has set the second processing capability to invalid according to the configuration information.

[0376] In one implementation, the processing module 2402 is specifically configured to: enable the second processing capability for data processing when it is determined from information that the terminal device has reported supporting the first processing capability, and from configuration information that the network device has configured the second processing capability; or, enable the first processing capability for data processing by default when it is determined from information that the terminal device has reported supporting the first processing capability, and from configuration information that the network device has not configured the second processing capability or the second processing capability is set to invalid; or, enable the first processing capability for data processing according to configuration information when it is determined from information that the terminal device has reported supporting the first processing capability, and from configuration information that the network device has not configured the second processing capability or the second processing capability is set to invalid; or, enable the third processing capability for data processing by default when it is determined from configuration information that the network device has not configured the first processing capability and the second processing capability or the first processing capability and the second processing capability are set to invalid.

[0377] In one implementation, the processing module 2402 is further configured to: enable the third processing capability by default for data channel / signal processing when the terminal device reports that it does not support the first processing capability and reports that it does not support the second processing capability.

[0378] In the embodiments of this disclosure, the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that can support a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability, wherein the second processing capability and the third processing capability are optional capabilities, and the first processing capability is the default capability when the terminal processing capability is not reported.

[0379] In one implementation, the processing module 2402 is specifically used to: enable the first processing capability for data processing by default when it is determined from the information that the terminal device has reported support for the third processing capability, and the network device has not configured the third processing capability or has set the third processing capability to be invalid according to the configuration information; or, enable the first processing capability for data processing by default when it is determined from the configuration information that the network device has not configured the third processing capability and the second processing capability, or has set the third processing capability and the second processing capability to be invalid.

[0380] In one implementation, the processing module 2402 is specifically used to: when it is determined from the information that the terminal device simultaneously reports the second processing capability and the third processing capability, enable any one of the first processing capability, the second processing capability and the third processing capability to perform data processing.

[0381] In one implementation, the processing module 2402 is specifically used to: enable the corresponding processing capability for data processing according to the configuration information when it is determined from the information that the terminal device has not reported the third processing capability and the information determines that the terminal device has reported the second processing capability; or, enable the first processing capability for data processing when it is determined from the information that the terminal device has not reported the third processing capability and the information determines that the terminal device has not reported the second processing capability.

[0382] In one implementation, the processing module 2402 is further configured to: if it is determined from the information that the terminal device has reported support for the third processing capability, enable the third processing capability for data processing by default.

[0383] In embodiments of this disclosure, the configuration information is configured separately for uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and channel state information (CSI) calculation; or, the configuration information is configured to combine at least two of the uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and CSI calculation.

[0384] In the embodiments of this disclosure, the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that only supports the third processing capability. In one implementation, the processing module 2402 is further used to enable the third processing capability for data processing.

[0385] Communication device 240 is a network device:

[0386] In the embodiments of this disclosure, the communication device 240 may include a processing module 2402 and a transceiver module 2401 for executing the aforementioned method for determining terminal processing capabilities. The transceiver module 2401 receives information sent by a terminal device indicating the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device. The processing module 2402 determines the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device based on the information. The terminal device is a terminal device of the eRedCap type with further reduced capabilities. The terminal processing capabilities include at least one of a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability, wherein the first processing capability is lower than the second processing capability, and the third processing capability is lower than the first processing capability.

[0387] In the embodiments of this disclosure, the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that can support a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability, wherein the first processing capability and the second processing capability are optional capabilities, and the third processing capability is the default capability when the terminal processing capability is not reported.

[0388] In one implementation, the transceiver module 2401 is specifically used to: receive a first terminal capability signaling sent by the terminal device; the first terminal capability signaling is used to indicate that the terminal device supports a first processing capability but does not support a second processing capability; the processing module 2402 is specifically used to: determine, based on the first terminal capability signaling, that the terminal device supports the first processing capability but does not support the second processing capability.

[0389] In one implementation, the transceiver module 2401 is specifically used to: receive a second terminal capability signaling sent by the terminal device; the second terminal capability signaling is used to indicate that the terminal device supports a first processing capability and a second processing capability; the processing module 2402 is specifically used to: determine, based on the second terminal capability signaling, that the terminal device supports the first processing capability and the second processing capability.

[0390] In one implementation, the transceiver module 2401 is specifically used to: receive a third terminal capability signaling sent by the terminal device: the third terminal capability signaling is used to indicate that the terminal device supports the first processing capability; the processing module 2402 is specifically used to: determine that the terminal device supports the first processing capability based on the third terminal capability signaling.

[0391] In one implementation, the transceiver module 2401 is specifically used to: receive a first message sent by the terminal device; wherein the first message does not report that the terminal device supports a first processing capability, and the first message also does not report that the terminal device supports a second processing capability; the processing module 2402 is specifically used to: determine, based on the first message, that the terminal device supports a third processing capability.

[0392] In the embodiments of this disclosure, the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that can support a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability, wherein the second processing capability and the third processing capability are optional capabilities, and the first processing capability is the default capability when the terminal processing capability is not reported.

[0393] In one implementation, the transceiver module 2401 is specifically used to: receive a third terminal capability signaling sent by the terminal device; the third terminal capability signaling is used to indicate that the terminal device supports a third processing capability but does not support a first processing capability or a second processing capability; the processing module 2402 is specifically used to: determine, based on the third terminal capability signaling, that the terminal device supports a third processing capability but does not support a first processing capability or a second processing capability.

[0394] In one implementation, the transceiver module 2401 is specifically used to: receive a second message sent by the terminal device; wherein the second message does not report that the terminal device supports a third processing capability; the processing module 2402 is specifically used to: determine, based on the second message, that the terminal device supports a first processing capability but does not support a third processing capability.

[0395] In one implementation, the transceiver module 2401 is specifically used to: receive a second terminal capability signaling sent by the terminal device; the second terminal capability signaling is used to indicate that the terminal device supports a second processing capability but does not support a third processing capability; the processing module 2402 is specifically used to: determine, based on the second terminal capability signaling, that the terminal device supports the second processing capability but does not support the third processing capability.

[0396] In one implementation, the transceiver module 2401 is specifically used to: receive a third terminal capability signaling sent by the terminal device; the third terminal capability signaling is used to indicate that the terminal device supports a third processing capability; the processing module 2402 is specifically used to: determine that the terminal device supports a third processing capability based on the third terminal capability signaling.

[0397] In the embodiments of this disclosure, the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that only supports the third processing capability. In one implementation, the transceiver module 2401 is specifically used to: receive the third terminal capability signaling sent by the terminal device; wherein the third terminal capability signaling is used to report at least one of the terminal device's bandwidth capability, data scheduling capability, and terminal type; the processing module 2402 is specifically used to: determine, based on the third terminal capability signaling, that the terminal device only supports the third processing capability.

[0398] In the embodiments of this disclosure, the communication device 240 may include a processing module 2402 and a transceiver module 2401 for executing the above-described data processing method. The transceiver module 2401 receives information from a terminal device indicating the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device. The processing module 2402 configures the processing capabilities of the terminal device according to the supported terminal processing capabilities. The transceiver module 2401 also sends configuration information to the terminal device, instructing the terminal device to perform data processing based on the processing capabilities corresponding to the network device's configuration. The terminal device is a further reduced-capability eRedCap type terminal device. The terminal processing capabilities include at least one of a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability, wherein the first processing capability is lower than the second processing capability, and the third processing capability is lower than the first processing capability.

[0399] In the embodiments of this disclosure, the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that only supports the third processing capability. In one implementation, the processing module 2402 schedules the terminal device based on the third processing capability.

[0400] Regarding the apparatus in the above embodiments, the specific manner in which each module performs its operation has been described in detail in the embodiments related to the method, and will not be elaborated upon here.

[0401] Please see Figure 25 , Figure 25 This is a schematic diagram of another communication device 250 provided in this embodiment. The communication device 250 can be a network device, a terminal device, a chip, chip system, or processor that supports the implementation of the above methods in a network device, or a chip, chip system, or processor that supports the implementation of the above methods in a terminal device. This device can be used to implement the methods described in the above method embodiments; please refer to the descriptions in the above method embodiments for details.

[0402] The communication device 250 may include one or more processors 2501. The processor 2501 may be a general-purpose processor or a dedicated processor, such as a baseband processor or a central processing unit (CPU). The baseband processor can be used to process communication protocols and communication data, while the CPU can be used to control the communication device (e.g., base station, baseband chip, terminal equipment, terminal equipment chip, DU or CU, etc.), execute computer programs, and process data from the computer programs.

[0403] Optionally, the communication device 250 may further include one or more memories 2502, on which a computer program 2504 may be stored. The processor 2501 executes the computer program 2504 to cause the communication device 250 to perform the method described in the above method embodiments. Optionally, the memory 2502 may also store data. The communication device 250 and the memory 2502 may be provided separately or integrated together.

[0404] Optionally, the communication device 250 may also include a transceiver 2505 and an antenna 2506. The transceiver 2505 may be referred to as a transceiver unit, transceiver, or transceiver circuit, etc., and is used to implement the transmission and reception functions. The transceiver 2505 may include a receiver and a transmitter. The receiver may be referred to as a receiver or receiving circuit, etc., and is used to implement the receiving function; the transmitter may be referred to as a transmitter or transmitting circuit, etc., and is used to implement the transmitting function.

[0405] Optionally, the communication device 250 may further include one or more interface circuits 2507. The interface circuits 2507 are used to receive code instructions and transmit them to the processor 2501. The processor 2501 executes the code instructions to cause the communication device 250 to perform the methods described in the above method embodiments.

[0406] Communication device 250 is a terminal device: processor 2501 is used to execute Figure 2 Step 201; Execute Figure 3 Step 301 in the middle; Figure 4 Step 401 in the middle; Figure 5 Step 501 in the middle; Figure 6 Step 601 in the middle; Figure 7Step 701 in the middle; Figure 8 Step 801 in the middle; Figure 9 Step 901 in the middle; Figure 10 Step 1001; Figure 11 Step 1101 or Figure 22 Step 2203 in the process. Transceiver 2505 is used to perform... Figure 2 Step 202 in the process; execute Figure 3 Step 302 in the middle; Figure 4 Step 402 in the middle; Figure 5 Step 502 in the middle; Figure 6 Step 602 in the middle; Figure 7 Step 702 in the middle; Figure 8 Step 802 in the middle; Figure 9 Step 902 in the middle; Figure 10 Step 1002; Figure 11 Step 1102 in the middle; or Figure 22 Steps 2201 and 2202 in the process.

[0407] Communication device 250 is a network device: transceiver 2505 is used to perform... Figure 12 Step 1201 in the middle; execute Figure 13 Step 1301 in the middle; Figure 14 Step 1401 in the middle; Figure 15 Step 1501 in the middle; Figure 16 Step 1601 in the middle; Figure 17 Step 1701 in the middle; Figure 18 Step 1801 in the middle; Figure 19 Step 1901 in the middle; Figure 20 Step 2001 in the middle; Figure 21 Step 2101 in the middle; or Figure 23 Steps 2301 and 2303 in the process. Processor 2501 is used to execute... Figure 12 Step 1202 in the middle; execute Figure 13 Step 1302 in the middle; Figure 14 Step 1402 in the middle; Figure 15 Step 1502 in the middle; Figure 16 Step 1602 in the middle; Figure 17 Step 1702 in the middle; Figure 18 Step 1802 in the middle; Figure 19 Step 1902 in the middle; Figure 20 Step 2002; Figure 21 Step 2102 in the middle; or Figure 23 Step 2302 in the process.

[0408] In one implementation, the processor 2501 may include a transceiver for implementing receive and transmit functions. For example, the transceiver may be a transceiver circuit, an interface, or an interface circuit. The transceiver circuit, interface, or interface circuit for implementing receive and transmit functions may be separate or integrated. The aforementioned transceiver circuit, interface, or interface circuit can be used for reading and writing code / data, or it can be used for transmitting or relaying signals.

[0409] In one implementation, processor 2501 may store a computer program that runs on processor 2501, causing communication device 250 to perform the methods described in the above method embodiments. The computer program may be embedded in processor 2501; in this case, processor 2501 may be implemented in hardware.

[0410] In one implementation, the communication device 250 may include circuitry capable of performing the functions of transmitting, receiving, or communicating as described in the foregoing method embodiments. The processor and transceiver described in this disclosure can be implemented on integrated circuits (ICs), analog ICs, radio frequency integrated circuits (RFICs), mixed-signal ICs, application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), printed circuit boards (PCBs), electronic devices, etc. The processor and transceiver can also be manufactured using various IC process technologies, such as complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS), n-metal-oxide-semiconductor (NMOS), positive-channel metal-oxide-semiconductor (PMOS), bipolar junction transistors (BJTs), bipolar CMOS (BiCMOS), silicon-germanium (SiGe), gallium arsenide (GaAs), etc.

[0411] The communication device described in the above embodiments may be a network device or a terminal device, but the scope of the communication device described in this disclosure is not limited thereto, and the structure of the communication device may vary. Figure 25 The communication device may be a standalone device or part of a larger device. For example, the communication device may be:

[0412] (1) Independent integrated circuit IC, or chip, or chip system or subsystem;

[0413] (2) A collection of one or more ICs, optionally including storage components for storing data and computer programs;

[0414] (3) ASIC, such as modem;

[0415] (4) Modules that can be embedded in other devices;

[0416] (5) Receivers, terminal equipment, smart terminal equipment, cellular phones, wireless equipment, handheld devices, mobile units, vehicle-mounted equipment, network equipment, cloud equipment, artificial intelligence equipment, etc.

[0417] (6) Others, etc.

[0418] Those skilled in the art will also understand that the various illustrative logical blocks and steps listed in the embodiments of this disclosure can be implemented by electronic hardware, computer software, or a combination of both. Whether such functionality is implemented in hardware or software depends on the specific application and the overall system design requirements. Those skilled in the art can implement the described functionality using various methods for each specific application, but such implementation should not be construed as exceeding the scope of protection of the embodiments of this disclosure.

[0419] This disclosure also provides a communication system, which includes the aforementioned... Figure 24 In the embodiments, the communication device serves as a terminal device and the communication device serves as a network device; alternatively, the system includes the aforementioned components. Figure 25 The embodiments include a communication device as a terminal device and a communication device as a network device.

[0420] This disclosure also provides a readable storage medium having instructions stored thereon that, when executed by a computer, implement the functions of any of the above method embodiments.

[0421] This disclosure also provides a computer program product that, when executed by a computer, implements the functions of any of the above method embodiments.

[0422] In the above embodiments, implementation can be achieved, in whole or in part, through software, hardware, firmware, or any combination thereof. When implemented in software, it can be implemented, in whole or in part, as a computer program product. The computer program product includes one or more computer programs. When the computer program is loaded and executed on a computer, all or part of the processes or functions described in the embodiments of this disclosure are generated. The computer can be a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer, a computer network, or other programmable device. The computer program can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium or transferred from one computer-readable storage medium to another. For example, the computer program can be transferred from one website, computer, server, or data center to another via wired (e.g., coaxial cable, fiber optic, digital subscriber line (DSL)) or wireless (e.g., infrared, wireless, microwave, etc.) means. The computer-readable storage medium can be any available medium accessible to a computer or a data storage device such as a server or data center that integrates one or more available media. The available media may be magnetic media (e.g., floppy disks, hard disks, magnetic tapes), optical media (e.g., high-density digital video discs (DVDs)), or semiconductor media (e.g., solid-state disks (SSDs)).

[0423] Those skilled in the art will understand that the various numerical designations such as "first," "second," etc., used in this disclosure are merely for the convenience of description and are not intended to limit the scope of the embodiments of this disclosure, nor do they indicate the order of events.

[0424] At least one of the features described in this disclosure can also be described as one or more, and multiple features can be two, three, four or more, and this disclosure does not impose any limitations. In the embodiments of this disclosure, for a technical feature, the technical features in that technical feature are distinguished by "first", "second", "third", "A", "B", "C" and "D", etc., and there is no sequential order or size order among the technical features described by "first", "second", "third", "A", "B", "C" and "D".

[0425] The correspondences shown in the tables of this disclosure can be configured or predefined. The values ​​of the information in each table are merely examples and can be configured to other values; this disclosure is not limiting. When configuring the correspondences between information and parameters, it is not necessarily required to configure all the correspondences shown in each table. For example, the correspondences shown in some rows of the tables in this disclosure may not be configured. Furthermore, appropriate modifications and adjustments can be made based on the above tables, such as splitting, merging, etc. The names of the parameters shown in the headers of the above tables can also use other names that the communication device can understand, and the values ​​or representations of the parameters can also be other values ​​or representations that the communication device can understand. In the implementation of the above tables, other data structures can also be used, such as arrays, queues, containers, stacks, linear lists, pointers, linked lists, trees, graphs, structures, classes, heaps, hash tables, or hash tables, etc.

[0426] The predefined terms in this disclosure can be understood as defined, predefined, stored, pre-stored, pre-negotiated, pre-configured, solidified, or pre-burned.

[0427] Those skilled in the art will recognize that the units and algorithm steps of the various examples described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented in electronic hardware, or a combination of computer software and electronic hardware. Whether these functions are implemented in hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Those skilled in the art can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered beyond the scope of this disclosure.

[0428] Those skilled in the art will understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working processes of the systems, devices, and units described above can be referred to the corresponding processes in the foregoing method embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0429] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this disclosure, but the scope of protection of this disclosure is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this disclosure should be included within the scope of protection of this disclosure. Therefore, the scope of protection of this disclosure should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A method for reporting terminal processing capabilities, characterized in that, The method is executed by a terminal device, and the method includes: Determine the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device; Send information to the network device to indicate the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device; Wherein, the terminal device is a terminal device of the eRedCap type with further reduced capability; the terminal processing capability is the processing latency of the terminal device, and the terminal processing capability includes at least one of a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability, wherein the first processing capability is lower than the second processing capability, and the third processing capability is lower than the first processing capability; If the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that supports the first processing capability, the second processing capability, and the third processing capability, wherein the second processing capability and the third processing capability are optional capabilities, and the first processing capability is the default capability when the terminal processing capability is not reported, the step of sending information to the network device to indicate the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device includes: Send a third terminal capability signaling message to the network device; the third terminal capability signaling message is used to indicate that the terminal device supports the third processing capability but does not support the first processing capability and the second processing capability; or, Send a second terminal capability signaling message to the network device; the second terminal capability signaling message is used to indicate that the terminal device supports the second processing capability but does not support the third processing capability.

2. The method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, If the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that supports the first processing capability, the second processing capability, and the third processing capability, wherein the first processing capability and the second processing capability are optional capabilities, and the third processing capability is the default capability when the terminal processing capability is not reported, the step of sending information to the network device to indicate the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device includes: Send a first terminal capability signaling message to the network device; the first terminal capability signaling message is used to indicate that the terminal device supports the first processing capability but does not support the second processing capability; or, Send a second terminal capability signaling message to the network device; the second terminal capability signaling message is used to indicate that the terminal device supports the first processing capability and the second processing capability; or, Send a third terminal capability signaling message to the network device; the third terminal capability signaling message is used to instruct the terminal device to support the first processing capability; or, A first message is sent to the network device; wherein the first message does not report that the terminal device supports the first processing capability, nor does the first message report that the terminal device supports the second processing capability, and the first message implicitly indicates to the network device that the terminal device supports the third processing capability.

3. The method as described in claim 2, characterized in that, If the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that supports the first processing capability, the second processing capability, and the third processing capability, wherein the first processing capability and the second processing capability are optional capabilities, the third processing capability is the default capability when the terminal processing capability is not reported, and the first processing capability is reported separately for uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and channel state information (CSI) calculation; or, the first processing capability is reported by combining at least two of the uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and CSI calculation.

4. The method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The third processing capability reports uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and CSI calculation separately; or, the third processing capability reports at least two of the uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and CSI calculation together.

5. The method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, If the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that only supports the third processing capability, then sending information to the network device to indicate the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device includes: Send a third terminal capability signaling to the network device; wherein the third terminal capability signaling is used to report at least one of the terminal device's bandwidth capability, data scheduling capability, and terminal type, and the third terminal capability signaling implicitly indicates to the network device that the terminal device only supports the third processing capability.

6. A method for determining the processing capability of a terminal, characterized in that, The method is performed by a network device, and the method includes: Receive information sent by the terminal device indicating the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device; Based on the information, determine the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device; Wherein, the terminal device is a terminal device of the eRedCap type with further reduced capability; the terminal processing capability is the processing latency of the terminal device, and the terminal processing capability includes at least one of a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability, wherein the first processing capability is lower than the second processing capability, and the third processing capability is lower than the first processing capability; If the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that supports the first processing capability, the second processing capability, and the third processing capability, wherein the second processing capability and the third processing capability are optional capabilities, and the first processing capability is the default capability when the terminal processing capability is not reported, then... The information sent by the receiving terminal device, indicating the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device, includes: The terminal device receives a third terminal capability signaling message; the third terminal capability signaling message is used to indicate that the terminal device supports the third processing capability but does not support the first processing capability and the second processing capability. Determining the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device based on the information includes: Based on the third terminal capability signaling, it is determined that the terminal device supports the third processing capability but does not support the first processing capability and the second processing capability; or, The information sent by the receiving terminal device, indicating the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device, includes: The terminal device receives a second terminal capability signaling message; the second terminal capability signaling message is used to indicate that the terminal device supports the second processing capability but does not support the third processing capability. Determining the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device based on the information includes: Based on the second terminal capability signaling, it is determined that the terminal device supports the second processing capability but does not support the third processing capability.

7. The method as described in claim 6, characterized in that, If the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that supports the first processing capability, the second processing capability, and the third processing capability, wherein the first processing capability and the second processing capability are optional capabilities, and the third processing capability is the default capability when the terminal processing capability is not reported, then... The information sent by the receiving terminal device, indicating the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device, includes: The terminal device receives a first terminal capability signaling message; the first terminal capability signaling message is used to indicate that the terminal device supports the first processing capability but does not support the second processing capability. Determining the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device based on the information includes: Based on the first terminal capability signaling, it is determined that the terminal device supports the first processing capability but does not support the second processing capability; or, The information sent by the receiving terminal device, indicating the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device, includes: The terminal device receives a second terminal capability signaling message sent by the terminal device; the second terminal capability signaling message is used to indicate that the terminal device supports the first processing capability and the second processing capability. Determining the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device based on the information includes: Based on the second terminal capability signaling, it is determined that the terminal device supports the first processing capability and the second processing capability; or, The information sent by the receiving terminal device, indicating the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device, includes: Receive third terminal capability signaling sent by the terminal device: the third terminal capability signaling is used to indicate that the terminal device supports the first processing capability; Determining the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device based on the information includes: Based on the third terminal capability signaling, it is determined that the terminal device supports the first processing capability; or, The information sent by the receiving terminal device, indicating the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device, includes: Receive a first message sent by the terminal device; wherein the first message does not report that the terminal device supports the first processing capability, and the first message also does not report that the terminal device supports the second processing capability; Determining the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device based on the information includes: Based on the first message, it is determined that the terminal device supports the third processing capability.

8. The method as described in claim 6, characterized in that, If the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that only supports the third processing capability, then, The information sent by the receiving terminal device, indicating the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device, includes: The terminal device receives a third terminal capability signaling message; wherein the third terminal capability signaling message is used to report at least one of the terminal device's bandwidth capability, data scheduling capability, and terminal type. Determining the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device based on the information includes: Based on the third terminal capability signaling, it is determined that the terminal device only supports the third processing capability.

9. A data processing method, characterized in that, The method is executed by a terminal device, and the method includes: Send information to the network device to indicate the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device; Receive configuration information configured by the network device for the terminal device based on the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device; Based on the information and / or the configuration information, enable the corresponding processing capabilities to process the data; Wherein, the terminal device is a terminal device of the eRedCap type with further reduced capabilities; the terminal processing capability is the processing latency of the terminal device, and the terminal processing capability includes at least one of a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability, wherein the first processing capability is lower than the second processing capability, and the third processing capability is lower than the first processing capability; If the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that supports the first processing capability, the second processing capability, and the third processing capability, wherein the second processing capability and the third processing capability are optional capabilities, and the first processing capability is the default capability when the terminal processing capability is not reported, the step of sending information to the network device to indicate the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device includes: Send a third terminal capability signaling message to the network device; the third terminal capability signaling message is used to indicate that the terminal device supports the third processing capability but does not support the first processing capability and the second processing capability; or, Send a second terminal capability signaling message to the network device; the second terminal capability signaling message is used to indicate that the terminal device supports the second processing capability but does not support the third processing capability.

10. The method as described in claim 9, characterized in that, If the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that supports the first processing capability, the second processing capability, and the third processing capability, wherein the first processing capability and the second processing capability are optional capabilities, and the third processing capability is the default capability when the terminal processing capability is not reported, then... The step of enabling corresponding processing capabilities for data processing based on the information and / or the configuration information includes: If, based on the information, it is determined that the terminal device has reported supporting the second processing capability, and based on the configuration information, it is determined that the network device has not configured the second processing capability or has set the second processing capability to be invalid, the first processing capability is enabled by default for data processing, or the first processing capability is enabled for data processing based on the configuration information. or, If, based on the information, it is determined that the terminal device has not reported support for the second processing capability, and based on the information, it is determined that the terminal device has reported support for the first processing capability, the first processing capability is enabled by default for data processing, or the first processing capability is enabled for data processing based on the configuration information. or, If it is determined from the information that the terminal device has reported supporting the first processing capability, the first processing capability is enabled by default for data processing, or the first processing capability is enabled for data processing according to the configuration information. or, If, based on the information, it is determined that the terminal device has reported supporting the first processing capability, and based on the configuration information, it is determined that the network device has configured the first processing capability, then the first processing capability is enabled for data processing; or, If, based on the information, it is determined that the terminal device has reported supporting the first processing capability, and based on the configuration information, it is determined that the network device has not configured the first processing capability or has configured the first processing capability as invalid, then the third processing capability is enabled for data processing. or, If, based on the information, it is determined that the terminal device has reported supporting the second processing capability, and based on the configuration information, it is determined that the network device has configured the second processing capability, then the second processing capability is enabled for data processing; or, If, based on the information, it is determined that the terminal device has reported supporting the second processing capability, and based on the configuration information, it is determined that the network device has not configured the second processing capability or has disabled the second processing capability, then the first processing capability is enabled for data processing; or... If, based on the information, it is determined that the terminal device has reported supporting the first processing capability, and based on the configuration information, it is determined that the network device has set the first processing capability to be invalid, then the third processing capability is enabled for data processing. or, If, based on the information, it is determined that the terminal device has reported supporting the second processing capability, and based on the configuration information, it is determined that the network device has configured the second processing capability, then the second processing capability is enabled for data processing; or, If, based on the information, it is determined that the terminal device has reported supporting the second processing capability, and based on the configuration information, it is determined that the network device has not configured the second processing capability or has set the second processing capability to be invalid, then the third processing capability is enabled for data processing. or, If, based on the information, it is determined that the terminal device has reported supporting the first processing capability, and based on the configuration information, it is determined that the network device has configured the second processing capability, then the second processing capability is enabled for data processing; or, If, based on the information, it is determined that the terminal device has reported supporting the first processing capability, and based on the configuration information, it is determined that the network device has not configured the second processing capability or the second processing capability is set to invalid, then by default, the first processing capability is enabled for data processing; or... If, based on the information, it is determined that the terminal device has reported supporting the first processing capability, and based on the configuration information, it is determined that the network device has not configured the second processing capability or the second processing capability is set to invalid, then, based on the configuration information, the first processing capability is enabled for data processing; or... If, based on the configuration information, it is determined that the network device has not configured the first processing capability and the second processing capability, or that the first processing capability and the second processing capability are set to invalid, the third processing capability is enabled by default for data processing. or, If the terminal device reports that it does not support the first processing capability and also reports that it does not support the second processing capability, the third processing capability will be enabled by default for data channel / signal processing.

11. The method as described in claim 9, characterized in that, If the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that supports the first processing capability, the second processing capability, and the third processing capability, wherein the second processing capability and the third processing capability are optional capabilities, and the first processing capability is the default capability when the terminal processing capability is not reported, the step of enabling the corresponding processing capability for data processing according to the information and / or the configuration information includes: If, based on the information, it is determined that the terminal device has reported support for the third processing capability, and based on the configuration information, it is determined that the network device has not configured the third processing capability or has set the third processing capability to be invalid, then by default, the first processing capability is enabled for data processing; or... If, based on the configuration information, it is determined that the network device has not configured the third processing capability and the second processing capability, or has set the third processing capability and the second processing capability to be invalid, the first processing capability is enabled by default for data processing. or, If, based on the information, it is determined that the terminal device simultaneously reports the second processing capability and the third processing capability, any one of the first processing capability, the second processing capability, and the third processing capability shall be enabled for data processing. or, If, based on the information, it is determined that the terminal device has not reported the third processing capability, and based on the information, it is determined that the terminal device has reported the second processing capability, then the corresponding processing capability is activated for data processing according to the configuration information; or, If, based on the information, it is determined that the terminal device has not reported the third processing capability, and based on the information, it is determined that the terminal device has not reported the second processing capability, then the first processing capability is enabled for data processing. or, If it is determined from the information that the terminal device has reported supporting the third processing capability, the third processing capability will be enabled by default for data processing.

12. The method according to any one of claims 9 to 11, characterized in that, The configuration information is configured separately for uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and channel state information (CSI) calculation; or, the configuration information is configured to combine at least two of the uplink transmission, downlink transmission, and CSI calculation.

13. The method as described in claim 9, characterized in that, If the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that only supports the third processing capability, the method further includes: The third processing capability is then activated for data processing.

14. A data processing method, characterized in that, The method is performed by a network device, and the method includes: Receive information sent by the terminal device indicating the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device; Configure the processing capabilities of the terminal device according to the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device; Send configuration information to the terminal device, the configuration information being used to instruct the terminal device to perform data processing based on the processing capabilities corresponding to the configuration of the network device; Wherein, the terminal device is a terminal device of the eRedCap type with further reduced capabilities; the terminal processing capability is the processing latency of the terminal device, and the terminal processing capability includes at least one of a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability, wherein the first processing capability is lower than the second processing capability, and the third processing capability is lower than the first processing capability; If the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that supports the first processing capability, the second processing capability, and the third processing capability, wherein the second processing capability and the third processing capability are optional capabilities, and the first processing capability is the default capability when the terminal processing capability is not reported, then... The information sent by the receiving terminal device, indicating the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device, includes: The terminal device receives a third terminal capability signaling message; the third terminal capability signaling message is used to indicate that the terminal device supports the third processing capability but does not support the first processing capability and the second processing capability. or, The terminal device receives a second terminal capability signaling message; the second terminal capability signaling message is used to indicate that the terminal device supports the second processing capability but does not support the third processing capability.

15. The method as described in claim 14, characterized in that, If the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that only supports the third processing capability, the method further includes: The terminal device is scheduled based on the third processing capability.

16. A communication device, characterized in that, include: The processing module is used to determine the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device. The transceiver module is used to send information to the network device indicating the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device; Wherein, the terminal device is a terminal device of the eRedCap type with further reduced capabilities; the terminal processing capability is the processing latency of the terminal device, and the terminal processing capability includes at least one of a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability, wherein the first processing capability is lower than the second processing capability, and the third processing capability is lower than the first processing capability; If the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that supports the first processing capability, the second processing capability, and the third processing capability, wherein the second processing capability and the third processing capability are optional capabilities, and the first processing capability is the default capability when the terminal processing capability is not reported, the transceiver module is specifically used for: Send a third terminal capability signaling message to the network device; the third terminal capability signaling message is used to indicate that the terminal device supports the third processing capability but does not support the first processing capability and the second processing capability; or, Send a second terminal capability signaling message to the network device; the second terminal capability signaling message is used to indicate that the terminal device supports the second processing capability but does not support the third processing capability.

17. A communication device, characterized in that, include: The transceiver module is used to receive information sent by the terminal device that indicates the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device. The processing module is used to determine the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device based on the information. Wherein, the terminal device is a terminal device of the eRedCap type with further reduced capabilities; the terminal processing capability is the processing latency of the terminal device, and the terminal processing capability includes at least one of a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability, wherein the first processing capability is lower than the second processing capability, and the third processing capability is lower than the first processing capability; If the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that supports the first processing capability, the second processing capability, and the third processing capability, wherein the second processing capability and the third processing capability are optional capabilities, and the first processing capability is the default capability when the terminal processing capability is not reported, then... The transceiver module is specifically used for: The terminal device receives a third terminal capability signaling message; the third terminal capability signaling message is used to indicate that the terminal device supports the third processing capability but does not support the first processing capability and the second processing capability. The processing module is specifically used for: Based on the third terminal capability signaling, it is determined that the terminal device supports the third processing capability but does not support the first processing capability and the second processing capability; or, The transceiver module is specifically used for: The terminal device receives a second terminal capability signaling message; the second terminal capability signaling message is used to indicate that the terminal device supports the second processing capability but does not support the third processing capability. The processing module is specifically used for: Based on the second terminal capability signaling, it is determined that the terminal device supports the second processing capability but does not support the third processing capability.

18. A communication device, characterized in that, include: The transceiver module is used to send information to network devices that indicates the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal devices. The transceiver module is further configured to receive configuration information configured by the network device for the terminal device according to the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device; The processing module is used to enable the corresponding processing capabilities to process data based on the information and / or the configuration information; Wherein, the terminal device is a terminal device of the eRedCap type with further reduced capabilities; the terminal processing capability is the processing latency of the terminal device, and the terminal processing capability includes at least one of a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability, wherein the first processing capability is lower than the second processing capability, and the third processing capability is lower than the first processing capability; If the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that supports the first processing capability, the second processing capability, and the third processing capability, wherein the second processing capability and the third processing capability are optional capabilities, and the first processing capability is the default capability when the terminal processing capability is not reported, the transceiver module is specifically used for: Send a third terminal capability signaling message to the network device; the third terminal capability signaling message is used to indicate that the terminal device supports the third processing capability but does not support the first processing capability and the second processing capability; or, Send a second terminal capability signaling message to the network device; the second terminal capability signaling message is used to indicate that the terminal device supports the second processing capability but does not support the third processing capability.

19. A communication device, characterized in that, include: The transceiver module is used to receive information sent by the terminal device that indicates the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device. The processing module is used to configure the processing capabilities of the terminal device according to the terminal processing capabilities supported by the terminal device; The transceiver module is also used to send configuration information to the terminal device, the configuration information being used to instruct the terminal device to perform data processing based on the processing capabilities corresponding to the network device's configuration; Wherein, the terminal device is a terminal device of the eRedCap type with further reduced capabilities; the terminal processing capability is the processing latency of the terminal device, and the terminal processing capability includes at least one of a first processing capability, a second processing capability, and a third processing capability, wherein the first processing capability is lower than the second processing capability, and the third processing capability is lower than the first processing capability; If the eRedCap type terminal device is a terminal device that supports the first processing capability, the second processing capability, and the third processing capability, wherein the second processing capability and the third processing capability are optional capabilities, and the first processing capability is the default capability when the terminal processing capability is not reported, then... The transceiver module is specifically used for: The terminal device receives a third terminal capability signaling message; the third terminal capability signaling message is used to indicate that the terminal device supports the third processing capability but does not support the first processing capability and the second processing capability. or, The terminal device receives a second terminal capability signaling message; the second terminal capability signaling message is used to indicate that the terminal device supports the second processing capability but does not support the third processing capability.

20. A communication device, characterized in that, The device includes a processor and a memory, the memory storing a computer program, the processor executing the computer program stored in the memory to cause the device to perform the method as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 5, or to cause the device to perform the method as claimed in any one of claims 6 to 8, or to cause the device to perform the method as claimed in any one of claims 9 to 13, or to cause the device to perform the method as claimed in claim 14 or 15.

21. A computer-readable storage medium storing instructions that, when the execution is performed, cause the method of any one of claims 1 to 5 to be implemented, or cause the method of any one of claims 6 to 8 to be implemented, or cause the method of any one of claims 9 to 13 to be implemented, or cause the method of claim 14 or 15 to be implemented.

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