Communication state change method, apparatus, and storage medium

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a communication state changing method, device and storage medium. The communication state changing method is applied to a terminal, wherein a plurality of SIM cards are installed in the terminal, and at least a first SIM card is included in the plurality of SIM cards. The communication state changing method comprises: obtaining first information sent by a first network device; the first information comprises configuration information of automatic communication state changing in a communication process between the terminal and a network to which the first SIM card belongs; and the first network device is a network device in the network to which the first SIM card belongs. According to the present disclosure, the terminal with the plurality of SIM cards can timely communicate with a network to which a second SIM card belongs, and the communication performance is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of communication technology, and in particular to communication status change methods, apparatus and storage media. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of wireless communication technology, the application of terminals with multiple Subscriber Identification Modules (SIM) cards is becoming increasingly widespread.

[0003] In related technologies, when a terminal with multiple SIM cards communicates, communication processing needs to be performed between the networks to which the multiple SIM cards belong. For example, when conducting communication services on the network to which one SIM card belongs (hereinafter referred to as the current network, or the first communication system), it needs to go to the network to which another SIM card belongs (hereinafter referred to as the second communication system) to perform communication service operations. This situation may lead to some problems. For example, when a multi-SIM terminal is communicating with the first communication system, it needs to periodically check the second communication system, such as listening for paging, performing measurements, and reading system messages. This may affect the performance of the first communication system. If no operation is performed on the second communication system, such as not listening for paging, the service on the second communication system may not be established. Furthermore, when a terminal with multiple SIM cards receives a paging message on the second communication system, it also needs to decide whether to respond to the paging, which is based on user-configured rules. If a terminal with multiple SIM cards does not respond to the paging messages of the second communication system, the second communication system will continue to paging the terminal until the maximum number of times is reached. On the one hand, this wastes signaling resources; on the other hand, it may also trigger error statistics or operations in the second system. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To overcome the problems existing in related technologies, this disclosure provides a communication state change method, apparatus and storage medium.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, a communication state change method is provided, applied to a terminal, wherein the terminal has multiple SIM cards installed, and the multiple SIM cards include at least a first SIM card, the communication state change method comprising:

[0006] Obtain first information sent by the first network device; the first information includes configuration information for automatic communication status change during communication between the terminal and the network to which the first SIM card belongs, wherein the first network device is a network device in the network to which the first SIM card belongs.

[0007] In one embodiment, the first information includes configuration information of the first SIM card changing from a connected state to an idle state.

[0008] In one embodiment, the first information includes information about the time required for the first SIM card to change from a connected state to an idle state.

[0009] In one embodiment, the duration information includes timer duration information after the first SIM card sends a leave request signaling to the network to which the first SIM card belongs, wherein the leave request signaling is used to request to leave the network to which the first SIM card belongs.

[0010] In one embodiment, the first information further includes: the correspondence between the duration information and the terminal service scenario.

[0011] In one embodiment, the first information includes configuration information of the first SIM card changing from a connected state to an inactive state.

[0012] In one embodiment, the first information includes at least one of the following:

[0013] Configuration information for temporary identifiers of inactive wireless networks;

[0014] Wireless access network notification area configuration information; and

[0015] Paging cycle configuration information.

[0016] In one embodiment, obtaining first information sent by a first network device includes: obtaining the first information sent by the first network device based on first radio resource control information.

[0017] In one implementation, the first information is carried in other configuration signaling within the first radio resource control information.

[0018] In one implementation, in response to the network to which the first SIM card belongs being an evolved UMTS terrestrial radio access network, the first information is carried in other configuration signaling of the radio resource connection reconfiguration information; or in response to the network to which the first SIM card belongs being a new radio network, the first information is carried in other configuration signaling of the radio resource reconfiguration information.

[0019] In one embodiment, the communication state change method further includes:

[0020] The terminal sends capability information to the first network device, the capability information being used to indicate that the terminal has the ability to automatically change the communication status during communication with the network to which the first SIM card belongs.

[0021] In one embodiment, the capability information is used to indicate that the terminal has the ability to automatically change to an idle state and / or an inactive state during communication with the network to which the first SIM card belongs.

[0022] In one embodiment, sending capability information to the first network device includes:

[0023] Based on the second wireless resource control information, capability information is sent to the first network device.

[0024] In one embodiment, the communication state change method further includes:

[0025] The system obtains second information sent by the first network device, which indicates whether the terminal is allowed to automatically change its communication status during communication with the network to which the first SIM card belongs.

[0026] In one embodiment, the communication state change method further includes:

[0027] In response to the second information indicating that the terminal is allowed to automatically change its communication status during communication with the network to which the first SIM card belongs, the terminal receives third information; the third information is used to indicate the automatic change of communication status and is configuration information adapted to the current service status of the terminal.

[0028] In one embodiment, the communication state change method further includes:

[0029] During communication with the network to which the first SIM card belongs, the communication status is automatically changed based on the configuration information for automatic communication status change, and communication is also performed with the network to which the second SIM card belongs.

[0030] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, a communication state change method is provided, applied to a network device, wherein the network device is a network device in a network to which a first SIM card belongs, and the communication state change method includes:

[0031] Send first information; the first information includes configuration information for automatic communication status changes during communication between the terminal and the network to which the first SIM card belongs.

[0032] In one embodiment, the first information includes configuration information of the first SIM card changing from a connected state to an idle state.

[0033] In one embodiment, the first information includes information about the time required for the first SIM card to change from a connected state to an idle state.

[0034] In one embodiment, the duration information includes timer duration information after the first SIM card sends a leave request signaling to the network to which the first SIM card belongs.

[0035] In one embodiment, the first information further includes: the correspondence between the duration information and the terminal service scenario.

[0036] In one embodiment, the first information includes configuration information of the first SIM card changing from a connected state to an inactive state.

[0037] In one embodiment, the first information includes at least one of the following:

[0038] Configuration information for temporary identifiers of inactive wireless networks;

[0039] Wireless access network notification area configuration information; and

[0040] Paging cycle configuration information.

[0041] In one embodiment, sending the first information includes: sending the first information based on first radio resource control information.

[0042] In one implementation, the first information is carried in other configuration signaling within the first radio resource control information.

[0043] In one implementation, in response to the network to which the first SIM card belongs being an evolved UMTS terrestrial radio access network, the first information is carried in other configuration signaling of the radio resource connection reconfiguration information; or in response to the network to which the first SIM card belongs being a new radio network, the first information is carried in other configuration signaling of the radio resource reconfiguration information.

[0044] In one embodiment, the communication state change method further includes: receiving capability information sent by the terminal, the capability information being used to indicate that the terminal has the capability to automatically change the communication state during communication with the network to which the first SIM card belongs.

[0045] In one embodiment, the capability information is used to indicate that the terminal has the ability to automatically change to an idle state and / or an inactive state during communication with the network to which the first SIM card belongs.

[0046] In one embodiment, receiving the capability information sent by the terminal includes: receiving the capability information sent by the terminal based on second radio resource control information.

[0047] In one embodiment, the communication state change method further includes:

[0048] Send a second message, which indicates whether the terminal is allowed to automatically change its communication status during communication with the network to which the first SIM card belongs.

[0049] In one embodiment, the communication state change method further includes:

[0050] In response to the second information indicating that the terminal is allowed to automatically change its communication status during communication with the network to which the first SIM card belongs, a third information is sent; the third information is used to indicate the automatic change of communication status and is configuration information adapted to the current service status of the terminal.

[0051] According to a third aspect of the present disclosure, a communication state changing device is provided, applied to a terminal, wherein the terminal has multiple SIM cards installed, and the multiple SIM cards include at least a first SIM card. The communication state changing device includes: a communication unit configured to acquire first information sent by a first network device; the first information includes configuration information for automatically changing the communication state during communication between the terminal and the network to which the first SIM card belongs, wherein the first network device is a network device in the network to which the first SIM card belongs.

[0052] In one embodiment, the first information includes configuration information of the first SIM card changing from a connected state to an idle state.

[0053] In one embodiment, the first information includes information about the time required for the first SIM card to change from a connected state to an idle state.

[0054] In one embodiment, the duration information includes timer duration information after the first SIM card sends a leave request signaling to the network to which the first SIM card belongs, wherein the leave request signaling is used to request to leave the network to which the first SIM card belongs.

[0055] In one embodiment, the first information further includes: the correspondence between the duration information and the terminal service scenario.

[0056] In one embodiment, the first information includes configuration information of the first SIM card changing from a connected state to an inactive state.

[0057] In one embodiment, the first information includes at least one of the following:

[0058] Configuration information for temporary identifiers of inactive wireless networks;

[0059] Wireless access network notification area configuration information; and

[0060] Paging cycle configuration information.

[0061] In one embodiment, the communication unit acquires first information sent by the first network device based on first radio resource control information.

[0062] In one implementation, the first information is carried in other configuration signaling within the first radio resource control information.

[0063] In one implementation, in response to the network to which the first SIM card belongs being an evolved UMTS terrestrial radio access network, the first information is carried in other configuration signaling of the radio resource connection reconfiguration information; or in response to the network to which the first SIM card belongs being a new radio network, the first information is carried in other configuration signaling of the radio resource reconfiguration information.

[0064] In one embodiment, the communication unit is further configured to:

[0065] The terminal sends capability information to the first network device, the capability information being used to indicate that the terminal has the ability to automatically change the communication status during communication with the network to which the first SIM card belongs.

[0066] In one embodiment, the capability information is used to indicate that the terminal has the ability to automatically change to an idle state and / or an inactive state during communication with the network to which the first SIM card belongs.

[0067] In one embodiment, the communication unit sends capability information to the first network device based on second radio resource control information.

[0068] In one embodiment, the communication unit is further configured to:

[0069] The system obtains second information sent by the first network device, which indicates whether the terminal is allowed to automatically change its communication status during communication with the network to which the first SIM card belongs.

[0070] In one embodiment, the communication unit is further configured to: receive third information in response to the second information indicating that the terminal is allowed to automatically change its communication state during communication with the network to which the first SIM card belongs; the third information is used to indicate the automatic change of communication state and is configuration information adapted to the current service state of the terminal.

[0071] In one embodiment, the communication unit is further configured to: automatically change the communication state based on the configuration information for automatic communication state change during communication with the network to which the first SIM card belongs, and communicate with the network to which the second SIM card belongs.

[0072] According to a fourth aspect of the present disclosure, a communication state changing device is provided, applied to a network device, wherein the network device is a network device in a network to which a first SIM card belongs, and the communication state changing device includes: a sending unit configured to send first information; the first information includes configuration information for automatic communication state changing during communication between the terminal and the network to which the first SIM card belongs.

[0073] In one embodiment, the first information includes configuration information of the first SIM card changing from a connected state to an idle state.

[0074] In one embodiment, the first information includes information about the time required for the first SIM card to change from a connected state to an idle state.

[0075] In one embodiment, the duration information includes timer duration information after the first SIM card sends a leave request signaling to the network to which the first SIM card belongs.

[0076] In one embodiment, the first information further includes: the correspondence between the duration information and the terminal service scenario.

[0077] In one embodiment, the first information includes configuration information of the first SIM card changing from a connected state to an inactive state.

[0078] In one embodiment, the first information includes at least one of the following:

[0079] Configuration information for temporary identifiers of inactive wireless networks;

[0080] Wireless access network notification area configuration information; and

[0081] Paging cycle configuration information.

[0082] In one embodiment, the transmitting unit transmits first information based on first radio resource control information.

[0083] In one implementation, the first information is carried in other configuration signaling within the first radio resource control information.

[0084] In one implementation, in response to the network to which the first SIM card belongs being an evolved UMTS terrestrial radio access network, the first information is carried in other configuration signaling of the radio resource connection reconfiguration information; or in response to the network to which the first SIM card belongs being a new radio network, the first information is carried in other configuration signaling of the radio resource reconfiguration information.

[0085] In one embodiment, the communication state change device further includes a receiving unit configured to receive capability information sent by the terminal, the capability information being used to indicate that the terminal has the capability to automatically change its communication state during communication with the network to which the first SIM card belongs.

[0086] In one embodiment, the capability information is used to indicate that the terminal has the ability to automatically change to an idle state and / or an inactive state during communication with the network to which the first SIM card belongs.

[0087] In one embodiment, the receiving unit receives capability information sent by the terminal based on second radio resource control information.

[0088] In one embodiment, the sending unit is further configured to send second information, the second information being used to indicate whether the terminal is allowed to automatically change its communication status during communication with the network to which the first SIM card belongs.

[0089] In one embodiment, the transmitting unit is further configured to:

[0090] In response to the second information indicating that the terminal is allowed to automatically change its communication status during communication with the network to which the first SIM card belongs, a third information is sent; the third information is used to indicate the automatic change of communication status and is configuration information adapted to the current service status of the terminal.

[0091] According to a fifth aspect of the present disclosure, a communication state changing device is provided, comprising:

[0092] Processor; memory used to store processor-executable instructions;

[0093] The processor is configured to execute the communication state change method described in the first aspect or any embodiment of the first aspect.

[0094] According to a sixth aspect of the present disclosure, a communication state changing device is provided, comprising:

[0095] Processor; memory used to store processor-executable instructions;

[0096] The processor is configured to execute the communication state change method described in the second aspect or any embodiment of the second aspect.

[0097] According to a seventh aspect of the present disclosure, a storage medium is provided, the storage medium storing instructions that, when executed by a processor of a terminal, enable the terminal to execute the communication state change method described in the first aspect or any embodiment of the first aspect.

[0098] According to an eighth aspect of the present disclosure, a storage medium is provided, the storage medium storing instructions that, when executed by a processor of a network device, enable the network device to perform the communication state change method described in the second aspect or any embodiment of the second aspect.

[0099] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of this disclosure can include the following beneficial effects: In the embodiments of this disclosure, a terminal with multiple SIM cards installed obtains first information, which includes configuration information for automatically changing the communication state during communication between the terminal and the network to which the first SIM card belongs. Therefore, the terminal with multiple SIM cards installed can automatically change the communication state based on the configuration information during communication with the network to which the first SIM card belongs, thereby enabling the terminal with multiple SIM cards installed to communicate with the network to which the second SIM card belongs in a timely manner, improving communication performance.

[0100] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0101] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this disclosure.

[0102] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a wireless communication system according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0103] Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating a communication state change method according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0104] Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating a communication state change method according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0105] Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating a communication state change method according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0106] Figure 5 This is a flowchart illustrating a communication state change method according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0107] Figure 6 This is a flowchart illustrating a communication state change method according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0108] Figure 7 This is a flowchart illustrating a communication state change method according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0109] Figure 8 This is a flowchart illustrating a communication state change method according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0110] Figure 9 This is a block diagram illustrating a communication state changing device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0111] Figure 10This is a block diagram illustrating a communication state changing device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0112] Figure 11 This is a block diagram illustrating an apparatus for communication state changes according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0113] Figure 12 This is a block diagram illustrating an apparatus for communication state changes according to an exemplary embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0114] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same reference numerals in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this disclosure as detailed in the appended claims.

[0115] The communication state change method provided in this disclosure can be applied to... Figure 1 The wireless communication system shown. (See attached image) Figure 1 As shown, this wireless communication system includes a terminal and a network device. The terminal connects to the network device via wireless resources and transmits and receives data.

[0116] Understandable Figure 1 The wireless communication system shown is for illustrative purposes only. A wireless communication system may also include other network devices, such as core network equipment, wireless relay equipment, and wireless backhaul equipment. Figure 1 Not shown in the diagram. This disclosure does not limit the number of network devices and terminals included in the wireless communication system.

[0117] It is further understood that the wireless communication system of this disclosure is a network providing wireless communication functionality. The wireless communication system can employ different communication technologies, such as code division multiple access (CDMA), wideband code division multiple access (WCDMA), time division multiple access (TDMA), frequency division multiple access (FDMA), orthogonal frequency-division multiple access (OFDMA), single-carrier frequency division multiple access (SC-FDMA), and carrier sense multiple access with collision avoidance. Based on factors such as capacity, speed, and latency, networks can be categorized as 2G networks, 3G networks, 4G networks, or future evolution networks, such as 5G networks. 5G networks can also be referred to as New Radio (NR). For ease of description, this disclosure may sometimes simply refer to the wireless communication network as a network.

[0118] Furthermore, the network device involved in this disclosure can also be referred to as a wireless access network device. This wireless access network device can be: a base station, an evolved Node B (eNB), a home base station, an access point (AP) in a Wireless Fidelity (WIFI) system, a wireless relay node, a wireless backhaul node, a transmission point (TP), or a transmission and reception point (TRP), etc. It can also be a gNB in ​​an NR system, or a component or part of a base station. When it is a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication system, the network device can also be an in-vehicle device. It should be understood that the specific technologies and specific device forms used in the embodiments of this disclosure are not limited.

[0119] Furthermore, the terminal involved in this disclosure can also be referred to as a terminal device, user equipment (UE), mobile station (MS), mobile terminal (MT), etc., and is a device that provides voice and / or data connectivity to a user. For example, a terminal can be a handheld device with wireless connectivity, an in-vehicle device, etc. Currently, some examples of terminals include: smartphones (Mobile Phones), pocket personal computers (PPCs), handheld computers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), laptops, tablets, wearable devices, or in-vehicle devices, etc. In addition, when it is a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication system, the terminal device can also be an in-vehicle device. It should be understood that the embodiments of this disclosure do not limit the specific technology or specific device form adopted by the terminal.

[0120] The terminal disclosed herein has a communication card slot for installing SIM cards, and the number of such communication card slots can be one or more. This disclosure mainly pertains to terminals with multiple communication card slots and multiple SIM cards installed.

[0121] The SIM card, also known as a Subscriber Identification Module (SIMB), smart card, etc., stores SIM card information. This information may include user-identifying information, encryption keys, and the user's phonebook. For example, it stores the International Mobile Subscriber Identification Number (IMSI) for network authentication. The SIM card can be installed in a terminal and belongs to the network of the operator to which it belongs. The operator network provides network services to the terminal through network equipment. Different operators can provide different network services to the terminal; this can be understood as different operators corresponding to different operator networks. In this disclosure, "operator network," "network," and "system" are sometimes used interchangeably, but their meanings will be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0122] exist Figure 1 The wireless communication system shown may include multiple terminals. This disclosure applies to scenarios where terminals with multiple SIM cards communicate with a network.

[0123] For ease of description, this disclosure sometimes refers to a terminal with multiple SIM cards installed as a multi-SIM terminal. Any two different SIM cards installed in a multi-SIM terminal are referred to as the first SIM card and the second SIM card. The network to which the first SIM card belongs is called the first network (or the first communication system), and the network to which the second SIM card belongs is called the second network (or the second communication system). The network device in the first network that communicates with the terminal via the first SIM card is called the first network device, and the network device in the second network that communicates with the terminal via the second SIM card is called the second network device.

[0124] In related technologies, when a terminal communicates with the first network to which the first SIM card belongs, communication performance may degrade due to untimely processing of communication with the second network to which the second SIM card belongs. For example, this could lead to wasted signaling resources or trigger error statistics or operations on the second network.

[0125] In related technologies, the communication states of a terminal communicating with a network include idle, inactive, and connected states. When a multi-SIM terminal communicates with a network, it can change its communication state to perform corresponding communication service processing. For example, when a multi-SIM terminal is communicating with a first network using a first SIM card, the first SIM card can be in a connected state, while the second SIM card is in an idle and / or inactive state. When the communication state of the first SIM card changes from connected to idle and / or inactive, the communication state of the second SIM card can change to connected, and the multi-SIM terminal can then communicate with a second network using the second SIM card.

[0126] In view of this, the present disclosure provides a communication state change method. In this communication state change method, a multi-SIM terminal that is communicating with a first network can automatically change its communication state. For example, the communication state of the first SIM card can be changed to an inactive state or an idle state in a timely manner, so that the second SIM card of the multi-SIM terminal can communicate with the second network, thereby improving communication performance.

[0127] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the automatic change of communication status by the terminal can be understood as the terminal itself making communication status decisions and changing communication status based on actual business needs.

[0128] In one implementation, a network device can configure automatic communication status changes for SIM cards connected to it. For example, a first network device can configure automatic communication status changes for a first SIM card in a multi-SIM terminal.

[0129] For ease of description, the following explanation uses the first SIM card among multiple SIM cards as an example to illustrate the process of automatic communication status change. The process of automatic communication status change for other SIM cards that are different from the first SIM card among multiple SIM cards is similar, and will not be described in detail in this embodiment.

[0130] Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating a communication state change method according to an exemplary embodiment, such as... Figure 2 As shown, the communication state change method is used in the terminal and includes the following steps.

[0131] In step S11, the first information sent by the first network device is obtained.

[0132] The first information includes configuration information for automatic communication status changes during communication between the terminal and the network to which the first SIM card belongs. The first network device is the network device in the network to which the first SIM card belongs that communicates with the terminal.

[0133] The first network device can also be understood as a base station or other network device in the network to which the first SIM card belongs that has established a communication connection with the terminal. For example, the first network device may be the first base station to which the first SIM card is connected.

[0134] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the first network device can configure automatic communication status changes for the first SIM card connected to it. The multi-SIM terminal obtains the automatic communication status change configuration information configured by the first network device so that it can automatically change the communication status subsequently.

[0135] In the communication state change method provided in this embodiment, the multi-SIM terminal that performs automatic communication state change can be in a connected state where the first SIM card is communicating with the first network. Subsequently, during the communication state change process, the state can be changed from connected to idle and / or inactive.

[0136] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the configuration information for automatic communication state change configured in the first network device may include at least one of the configuration information for the first SIM card to change from a connected state to an idle state and the configuration information for the first SIM card to change from a connected state to an inactive state.

[0137] In one embodiment of this disclosure, a first network device can configure a multi-SIM terminal with configuration information for the first SIM card to automatically change from a connected state to an idle state. That is, the first information obtained by the terminal includes the configuration information for the first SIM card to change from a connected state to an idle state.

[0138] Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating a communication state change method according to an exemplary embodiment, such as... Figure 3 As shown, the communication state change method is used in the terminal and includes the following steps.

[0139] In step S21, the first information sent by the first network device is obtained.

[0140] The first information includes configuration information for the first SIM card changing from a connected state to an idle state.

[0141] In one implementation, the first information includes the duration required for the first SIM card to change from a connected state to an idle state.

[0142] The time required for the first SIM card to automatically change from a connected state to an idle state can be implemented using a timer. In other words, the configuration information for automatic communication state change configured in the first network device can include the timer duration required for the first SIM card to change from a connected state to an idle state.

[0143] In one embodiment, the duration information includes timer duration information after the first SIM card sends a leave request signaling to the first network device. The leave request signaling is used to request leaving the network to which the first SIM card belongs. Specifically, when the first SIM card changes from a connected state to an idle state, the terminal can send a leave request signaling to the first network device through the first SIM card. That is, the timer used for the automatic change of communication state of the first SIM card can start counting after the multi-SIM terminal sends the leave request signaling to the first network device through the first SIM card, and the first SIM card changes from a connected state to an idle state after the timer reaches the timer duration required for the first SIM card to change from a connected state to an idle state.

[0144] In the communication state change method provided in this embodiment, the duration information required for the first SIM card to change from the connected state to the idle state corresponds to the terminal service scenario. That is, the network device can set different duration information for different service scenarios of the terminal and notify the multi-SIM terminal through the first information. The multi-SIM terminal determines the duration information matching the current service scenario based on the correspondence between the duration information and the terminal service scenario, and controls the first SIM card to change from the connected state to the idle state based on the duration information.

[0145] In one embodiment of this disclosure, a first network device can configure a multi-SIM terminal with configuration information for the first SIM card to automatically change from a connected state to an inactive state. That is, the first information obtained by the terminal includes configuration information for the first SIM card to change from a connected state to an inactive state.

[0146] Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating a communication state change method according to an exemplary embodiment, such as... Figure 4As shown, the communication state change method is used in the terminal and includes the following steps.

[0147] In step S31, the first information sent by the first network device is obtained.

[0148] The first information includes configuration information for the first SIM card changing from a connected state to an inactive state.

[0149] In one implementation, the configuration information for the first SIM card changing from a connected state to an inactive state includes at least one of the following:

[0150] Configuration information for the Inactive Radio Network Temporary Identifier (I-RNTI); configuration information for the Radio Access Network Notification Area (RAN-based Notification Area, RNA); and configuration information for the paging cycle.

[0151] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the multi-SIM terminal automatically changes its communication status based on configuration information that allows it to communicate with the network to which the first SIM card belongs. This enables the terminal with multiple SIM cards to communicate with the network to which the second SIM card belongs in a timely manner, thereby improving communication performance.

[0152] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the network device can configure configuration information for automatic communication state changes based on Radio Resource Control (RRC) information. That is, a multi-terminal can obtain first information sent by the first network device based on RRC signaling.

[0153] For ease of description in this embodiment, the RRC used to configure automatic change configuration information of communication status is referred to as the first RRC.

[0154] In one implementation, the first information is carried within other configuration signaling (OtherConfig signaling) in the first RRC. Here, OtherConfig signaling can be understood as signaling in the RRC signaling that does not carry information.

[0155] In one implementation, in response to the network to which the first SIM card belongs being the Evolved UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access Network (E-UTRAN), the first information is carried in the OtherConfig signaling of the Radio Resource Connection Reconfiguration (RRCConnectionReconfiguration) message. Alternatively, in response to the network to which the first SIM card belongs being the New Radio Network (NR), the first information is carried in the OtherConfig signaling of the Radio Resource Reconfiguration (RRCReconfiguration) message.

[0156] In the communication state change method provided in this embodiment, a multi-SIM terminal can send information about its ability to control the first SIM card to automatically change its communication state to a first network device, so that the first network device can determine the configuration information for automatic communication state change based on the information about the ability.

[0157] Figure 5 This is a flowchart illustrating a communication state change method according to an exemplary embodiment, such as... Figure 5 As shown, the communication state change method is used in the terminal and includes the following steps.

[0158] In step S41, capability information is sent to the first network device. This capability information is used to indicate that the terminal has the ability to automatically change the communication status during communication with the network to which the first SIM card belongs.

[0159] In one embodiment, capability information is used to indicate that the terminal has the ability to automatically change to an idle state and / or an inactive state during communication with the network to which the first SIM card belongs.

[0160] In one implementation, a multi-SIM terminal can report capability information based on RRC signaling. Hereinafter, the RRC signaling used for reporting capability information will be referred to as the second RRC. That is, the multi-SIM terminal sends capability information to the first network device based on the second RRC.

[0161] For E-UTRAN networks, the second RRC signaling can be UE-EUTRA-Capability signaling. More specifically, it can be reported in the OtherParameters information element of the UE-EUTRA-Capability signaling. For NR networks, the second RRC signaling can be UE-NR-Capability signaling, and more specifically, it can be reported in the UE-NR-Capability signaling.

[0162] In this embodiment of the present disclosure, after receiving the capability information reported by the multi-card terminal, the first network device can configure the communication status to change automatically based on the capability information.

[0163] In one embodiment, a first network device can configure a multi-SIM terminal with configuration information indicating whether the terminal is allowed to automatically change its communication state during communication with the network to which the first SIM card belongs; this information is referred to as second information. The network device sends the second information to the terminal, which indicates whether the terminal is allowed to automatically change its communication state during communication with the network to which the first SIM card belongs.

[0164] That is, the terminal obtains the second information sent by the first network device. The second information is used to indicate whether the terminal is allowed to automatically change the communication status during communication with the network to which the first SIM card belongs.

[0165] In another implementation, in response to the second information indicating that the terminal is allowed to automatically change its communication state during communication with the network to which the first SIM card belongs, the network device may send third information to the terminal. This third information indicates configuration information applicable to the terminal's current automatic communication state change; that is, the third information indicates configuration information for automatic communication state change that is adapted to the terminal's current service state. The terminal receives the third information and performs the automatic communication state change based on it.

[0166] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the terminal determines whether to automatically change the communication state based on service requirements. If it is determined that an automatic state change is required, the terminal can automatically change the communication state based on the configuration information for automatic communication state change configured in the first network device. In one example, while communicating with the network to which the first SIM card belongs, the terminal automatically changes the communication state based on the configuration information for automatic communication state change, and then communicates with the network of the second SIM card.

[0167] For example, a multi-SIM terminal that is communicating with the first network to which the first SIM card belongs can automatically change the communication status of the first SIM card from connected to idle or inactive, and establish a communication connection with the second network device in the second network through the second SIM card, and communicate with the second network. For example, the second network device can be the second base station that establishes a communication connection with the second SIM card.

[0168] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the first SIM card, which is changed to an idle or inactive state, can change its communication state to a connected state according to service requirements. For example, in an inactive state, the first SIM card can quickly return to a connected state.

[0169] Based on the same inventive concept, this disclosure provides a method for changing the communication state of a network device. The following description uses a first network device within the network to which a first SIM card belongs as an example. The method for changing the communication state of network devices in networks to which other SIM cards belong is similar and will not be detailed here.

[0170] Figure 6 This is a flowchart illustrating a communication state change method according to an exemplary embodiment, such as... Figure 6 As shown, the communication state change method is used in network devices and includes the following steps.

[0171] In step S51, first information is sent, which includes configuration information for automatic communication status changes during communication between the terminal and the network to which the first SIM card belongs.

[0172] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the configuration information for automatic communication state change configured in the first network device may include at least one of the configuration information for the first SIM card to change from a connected state to an idle state and the configuration information for the first SIM card to change from a connected state to an inactive state.

[0173] In one embodiment of this disclosure, a first network device can configure configuration information for a multi-SIM terminal to automatically change the first SIM card from a connected state to an idle state. That is, the first information includes configuration information for the first SIM card to change from a connected state to an idle state.

[0174] Figure 7 This is a flowchart illustrating a communication state change method according to an exemplary embodiment, such as... Figure 7 As shown, the communication state change method is used in the first network device and includes the following steps.

[0175] In step S61, first information is sent, which includes configuration information of the first SIM card changing from a connected state to an idle state.

[0176] In one implementation, the first information includes the duration required for the first SIM card to change from a connected state to an idle state.

[0177] The time required for the first SIM card to automatically change from a connected state to an idle state can be implemented using a timer. In other words, the configuration information for automatic communication state change configured in the first network device can include the timer duration required for the first SIM card to change from a connected state to an idle state.

[0178] In one implementation, the duration information includes timer duration information after the first SIM card sends a leave request signaling to the first network device. The leave request signaling is used to request to leave the network to which the first SIM card belongs.

[0179] In the communication state change method provided in this embodiment, the duration information required for the first SIM card to change from the connected state to the idle state corresponds to the terminal service scenario. That is, the network device can set different duration information for different service scenarios performed by the terminal and notify the multi-SIM terminal through the first information.

[0180] In one embodiment of this disclosure, a first network device can configure configuration information for a multi-SIM terminal to automatically change the first SIM card from a connected state to an inactive state. That is, the first information sent by the first network device includes configuration information for the first SIM card to change from a connected state to an inactive state.

[0181] Figure 8 This is a flowchart illustrating a communication state change method according to an exemplary embodiment, such as... Figure 8 As shown, the communication state change method is used in the first network device and includes the following steps.

[0182] In step S71, first information is sent, which includes configuration information of the first SIM card changing from a connected state to an inactive state.

[0183] In one embodiment, the configuration information of the first SIM card when changing from a connected state to an inactive state includes at least one of the following: I-RNTI configuration information; RNA configuration information; and Paging cycle configuration information.

[0184] In one implementation, the first network device may send first information based on a first RRC.

[0185] In one implementation, the first information is carried in the OtherConfig signaling within the first RRC.

[0186] In one implementation, in response to the first SIM card belonging to the E-UTRAN network, the first information is carried in the OtherConfig signaling of RRCConnectionReconfiguration. Alternatively, in response to the first SIM card belonging to the NR network, the first information is carried in the OtherConfig signaling of RRCReconfiguration.

[0187] In the communication status change method provided in this embodiment, the first network device can also receive capability information sent by the terminal. This capability information is used to indicate that the terminal has the capability to automatically change the communication status during communication with the network to which the first SIM card belongs.

[0188] In one embodiment, capability information is used to indicate that the terminal has the ability to automatically change to an idle state and / or an inactive state during communication with the network to which the first SIM card belongs.

[0189] The first network device can receive capability information sent by the terminal based on the second RRC.

[0190] For E-UTRAN networks, this second RRC signaling can be UE-EUTRA-Capability signaling. For example, the capability information sent by the terminal can be obtained from the OtherParameters information element in the UE-EUTRA-Capability signaling.

[0191] For NR networks, this second RRC signaling can be UE-NR-Capability signaling. For example, the capability information sent by the terminal can be obtained from the UE-NR-Capability signaling.

[0192] In this embodiment of the present disclosure, after receiving the capability information reported by the multi-card terminal, the first network device can configure the communication status to change automatically based on the capability information.

[0193] In one embodiment, a first network device can configure a multi-SIM terminal with configuration information indicating whether the terminal is allowed to automatically change its communication state during communication with the network to which the first SIM card belongs; this information is referred to as second information. The network device sends the second information to the terminal, which indicates whether the terminal is allowed to automatically change its communication state during communication with the network to which the first SIM card belongs.

[0194] In another implementation, in response to the second information indicating that the terminal is allowed to automatically change its communication status during communication with the network to which the first SIM card belongs, the network device may send a third information to the terminal. The third information is used to indicate configuration information applicable to the terminal's current automatic change of communication status, that is, the third information is used to indicate configuration information for automatic change of communication status and adapted to the terminal's current service status.

[0195] The communication state change method provided in this embodiment involves a network device configuring first information for a terminal. This first information includes configuration information for automatically changing the communication state during communication between the terminal and the network to which the first SIM card belongs. Therefore, a terminal with multiple SIM cards can automatically change its communication state based on this configuration information during communication with the network to which the first SIM card belongs. This enables the terminal with multiple SIM cards to communicate promptly with the network to which the second SIM card belongs, improving communication performance.

[0196] It is understood that the communication state change method provided in this disclosure can be applied to the process of automatic communication state change through interaction between the terminal and network device.

[0197] When a terminal interacts with a network device to automatically change its communication state, the terminal, upon determining that a communication state change is necessary, can send a leave request signaling to the network device to request the first network device to change the communication state of the first SIM card to an idle or inactive state. The first network device can respond to the leave request signaling, indicating whether it agrees to the terminal's change of the first SIM card's communication state and / or indicating the specific configuration information for the change. Alternatively, the first network device may choose not to respond to the leave request signaling, allowing the terminal to change its communication state automatically based on service requirements.

[0198] It should be noted that in the process of the network device and the terminal interacting to change the communication state in the embodiments of this disclosure, the network device and the terminal have the functions and roles of the network device and the terminal respectively in the above embodiments to change the communication state. Therefore, the specific implementation can be referred to the relevant descriptions in the above embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0199] It should be noted that those skilled in the art will understand that the various implementation methods / embodiments described above in this disclosure can be used in conjunction with the foregoing embodiments, or they can be used independently. Whether used alone or in conjunction with the foregoing embodiments, the implementation principle is similar. In this disclosure, some embodiments are described as implementations used together. Of course, those skilled in the art will understand that such illustrative examples are not intended to limit the embodiments of this disclosure.

[0200] Based on the same concept, embodiments of this disclosure also provide a communication state changing device.

[0201] It is understood that the communication state changing device provided in this disclosure includes hardware structures and / or software modules corresponding to each function in order to achieve the above-mentioned functions. In conjunction with the units and algorithm steps of the various examples disclosed in this disclosure, this disclosure can be implemented in hardware or a combination of hardware and computer software. Whether a function is executed by hardware or by computer software driving hardware 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 the technical solutions of this disclosure.

[0202] Figure 9 This is a block diagram illustrating a communication state changing device according to an exemplary embodiment. (Refer to...) Figure 9A communication status change device 100 is applied to a terminal, which has multiple SIM cards installed, including at least a first SIM card, and includes a communication unit 101.

[0203] The communication unit 101 is configured to acquire first information sent by a first network device. The first information includes configuration information for automatic communication status changes during communication between the terminal and the network to which the first SIM card belongs. The first network device is a network device in the network to which the first SIM card belongs.

[0204] In one implementation, the first information includes configuration information for the first SIM card changing from a connected state to an idle state.

[0205] In one implementation, the first information includes the duration required for the first SIM card to change from a connected state to an idle state.

[0206] In one embodiment, the duration information includes timer duration information after the first SIM card sends a leave request signaling to the first network device, the leave request signaling being used to request to leave the network to which the first SIM card belongs.

[0207] In one implementation, the first information further includes: the correspondence between duration information and terminal business scenarios.

[0208] In one implementation, the first information includes configuration information of the first SIM card changing from a connected state to an inactive state.

[0209] In one embodiment, the first information includes at least one of the following:

[0210] Configuration information for the temporary identifier of the inactive wireless network; configuration information for the wireless access network notification area; and configuration information for the paging cycle.

[0211] In one embodiment, the communication unit 101 obtains the first information sent by the first network device based on the first radio resource control information.

[0212] In one implementation, the first information is carried in other configuration signaling within the first radio resource control information.

[0213] In one implementation, in response to the network to which the first SIM card belongs being an evolved UMTS terrestrial radio access network, the first information is carried in other configuration signaling of the radio resource connection reconfiguration information; or in response to the network to which the first SIM card belongs being a new radio network, the first information is carried in other configuration signaling of the radio resource reconfiguration information.

[0214] In one embodiment, the communication unit 101 is further configured to:

[0215] Send capability information to the first network device. This capability information is used to indicate that the terminal has the ability to automatically change the communication status during communication with the network to which the first SIM card belongs.

[0216] In one embodiment, capability information is used to indicate that the terminal has the ability to automatically change to an idle state and / or an inactive state during communication with the network to which the first SIM card belongs.

[0217] In one embodiment, the communication unit 101 sends capability information to the first network device based on the second radio resource control information.

[0218] In one embodiment, the communication unit 101 is further configured to: acquire second information sent by the first network device, the second information being used to indicate whether the terminal is allowed to automatically change its communication status during communication with the network to which the first SIM card belongs.

[0219] In one embodiment, the communication unit 101 is further configured to: receive third information in response to a second information indication allowing the terminal to automatically change its communication status during communication with the network to which the first SIM card belongs; the third information is configuration information used to indicate automatic change of communication status and adapted to the current service status of the terminal.

[0220] In one embodiment, the communication unit 101 is further configured to: automatically change the communication state based on configuration information for automatic communication state change during communication with the network to which the first SIM card belongs, and communicate with the network of the second SIM card.

[0221] Figure 10 This is a block diagram illustrating a communication state changing device according to an exemplary embodiment. (Refer to...) Figure 10 The communication state change device 200 is applied to a network device, which is a network device in the network to which the first SIM card belongs. The communication state change device 200 includes a sending unit 201.

[0222] The sending unit 201 is configured to send first information; the first information includes configuration information for automatic change of communication status during communication between the terminal and the network to which the first SIM card belongs.

[0223] In one implementation, the first information includes configuration information for the first SIM card changing from a connected state to an idle state.

[0224] In one implementation, the first information includes the duration required for the first SIM card to change from a connected state to an idle state.

[0225] In one implementation, the duration information includes timer duration information after the first SIM card sends a leave request signaling to the first network device.

[0226] In one implementation, the first information further includes: the correspondence between duration information and terminal business scenarios.

[0227] In one implementation, the first information includes configuration information of the first SIM card changing from a connected state to an inactive state.

[0228] In one embodiment, the first information includes at least one of the following:

[0229] Configuration information for the temporary identifier of the inactive wireless network; configuration information for the wireless access network notification area; and configuration information for the paging cycle.

[0230] In one embodiment, the transmitting unit 201 transmits first information based on first radio resource control information.

[0231] In one implementation, the first information is carried in other configuration signaling within the first radio resource control information.

[0232] In one implementation, in response to the network to which the first SIM card belongs being an evolved UMTS terrestrial radio access network, the first information is carried in other configuration signaling of the radio resource connection reconfiguration information; or in response to the network to which the first SIM card belongs being a new radio network, the first information is carried in other configuration signaling of the radio resource reconfiguration information.

[0233] In one embodiment, the communication status change device 200 further includes a receiving unit 202, which is configured to receive capability information sent by the terminal. The capability information is used to indicate that the terminal has the capability to automatically change the communication status during communication with the network to which the first SIM card belongs.

[0234] In one embodiment, capability information is used to indicate that the terminal has the ability to automatically change to an idle state and / or an inactive state during communication with the network to which the first SIM card belongs.

[0235] In one embodiment, the receiving unit 202 receives capability information sent by the terminal based on the second radio resource control information.

[0236] In one embodiment, the sending unit 201 is further configured to send second information, the second information being used to indicate whether the terminal is allowed to automatically change its communication status during communication with the network to which the first SIM card belongs.

[0237] In one embodiment, the sending unit 201 is further configured to: in response to a second information indication allowing the terminal to automatically change its communication status during communication with the network to which the first SIM card belongs, send a third information; the third information is configuration information for indicating automatic communication status change and adapted to the current service status of the terminal.

[0238] 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.

[0239] Figure 11 This is a block diagram illustrating an apparatus 300 for communication state changes according to an exemplary embodiment. For example, apparatus 300 may be a mobile phone, computer, digital broadcasting terminal, messaging device, game console, tablet device, medical device, fitness equipment, personal digital assistant, etc.

[0240] Reference Figure 11 The device 300 may include one or more of the following components: processing component 302, memory 304, power component 306, multimedia component 308, audio component 310, input / output (I / O) interface 312, sensor component 314, and communication component 316.

[0241] Processing component 302 typically controls the overall operation of device 300, such as operations associated with display, telephone calls, data communication, camera operation, and recording. Processing component 302 may include one or more processors 320 to execute instructions to perform all or part of the steps of the methods described above. Furthermore, processing component 302 may include one or more modules to facilitate interaction between processing component 302 and other components. For example, processing component 302 may include a multimedia module to facilitate interaction between multimedia component 308 and processing component 302.

[0242] Memory 304 is configured to store various types of data to support the operation of device 300. Examples of such data include instructions for any application or method operating on device 300, contact data, phonebook data, messages, pictures, videos, etc. Memory 304 can be implemented by any type of volatile or non-volatile storage device or a combination thereof, such as static random access memory (SRAM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), read-only memory (ROM), magnetic storage, flash memory, magnetic disk, or optical disk.

[0243] The power supply component 306 provides power to the various components of the device 300. The power supply component 306 may include a power management system, one or more power sources, and other components associated with generating, managing, and distributing power to the device 300.

[0244] Multimedia component 308 includes a screen that provides an output interface between the device 300 and the user. In some embodiments, the screen may include a liquid crystal display (LCD) and a touch panel (TP). If the screen includes a touch panel, the screen may be implemented as a touchscreen to receive input signals from the user. The touch panel includes one or more touch sensors to sense touches, swipes, and gestures on the touch panel. The touch sensors may sense not only the boundaries of the touch or swipe action but also the duration and pressure associated with the touch or swipe operation. In some embodiments, multimedia component 308 includes a front-facing camera and / or a rear-facing camera. When the device 300 is in an operating mode, such as a shooting mode or a video mode, the front-facing camera and / or the rear-facing camera may receive external multimedia data. Each front-facing camera and rear-facing camera may be a fixed optical lens system or have focal length and optical zoom capabilities.

[0245] Audio component 310 is configured to output and / or input audio signals. For example, audio component 310 includes a microphone (MIC) configured to receive external audio signals when device 300 is in an operating mode, such as call mode, recording mode, and voice recognition mode. The received audio signals may be further stored in memory 304 or transmitted via communication component 316. In some embodiments, audio component 310 also includes a speaker for outputting audio signals.

[0246] I / O interface 312 provides an interface between processing component 302 and peripheral interface modules, such as keyboards, click wheels, buttons, etc. These buttons may include, but are not limited to, home buttons, volume buttons, power buttons, and lock buttons.

[0247] Sensor assembly 314 includes one or more sensors for providing status assessments of various aspects of device 300. For example, sensor assembly 314 may detect the on / off state of device 300, the relative positioning of components such as the display and keypad of device 300, changes in the position of device 300 or a component of device 300, the presence or absence of user contact with device 300, the orientation or acceleration / deceleration of device 300, and temperature changes of device 300. Sensor assembly 314 may include a proximity sensor configured to detect the presence of nearby objects without any physical contact. Sensor assembly 314 may also include a light sensor, such as a CMOS or CCD image sensor, for use in imaging applications. In some embodiments, sensor assembly 314 may also include an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a magnetometer, a pressure sensor, or a temperature sensor.

[0248] Communication component 316 is configured to facilitate wired or wireless communication between device 300 and other devices. Device 300 can access wireless networks based on communication standards, such as WiFi, 2G, or 3G, or combinations thereof. In one exemplary embodiment, communication component 316 receives broadcast signals or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management system via a broadcast channel. In one exemplary embodiment, communication component 316 also includes a near-field communication (NFC) module to facilitate short-range communication. For example, the NFC module may be implemented based on radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, Infrared Data Association (IrDA) technology, ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, Bluetooth (BT) technology, and other technologies.

[0249] In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus 300 may be implemented by one or more application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), controllers, microcontrollers, microprocessors, or other electronic components to perform the methods described above.

[0250] In an exemplary embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium including instructions is also provided, such as a memory 304 including instructions, which can be executed by a processor 320 of the device 300 to perform the above-described method. For example, the non-transitory computer-readable storage medium may be a ROM, random access memory (RAM), CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, and optical data storage device, etc.

[0251] Figure 12 This is a block diagram illustrating an apparatus 400 for communication state changes according to an exemplary embodiment. For example, apparatus 400 can be provided as a network device, such as a base station. (Refer to...) Figure 12 The apparatus 400 includes a processing component 422, which further includes one or more processors, and memory resources represented by memory 432 for storing instructions, such as application programs, that can be executed by the processing component 422. The application programs stored in memory 432 may include one or more modules, each corresponding to a set of instructions. Furthermore, the processing component 422 is configured to execute instructions to perform the methods described above.

[0252] Device 400 may also include a power supply component 426 configured to perform power management of device 400, a wired or wireless network interface 450 configured to connect device 400 to a network, and an input / output (I / O) interface 458. Device 400 may operate on an operating system stored in memory 432, such as Windows Server™, Mac OS X™, Unix™, Linux™, FreeBSD™, or similar.

[0253] In an exemplary embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium including instructions is also provided, such as a memory 432 including instructions, which can be executed by a processing component 422 of the apparatus 400 to perform the above-described method. For example, the non-transitory computer-readable storage medium may be a ROM, random access memory (RAM), CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, and optical data storage device, etc.

[0254] It can be further understood that in this disclosure, "multiple" refers to two or more, and other quantifiers are similar. "And / or" describes the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist; for example, A and / or B can represent: A alone, A and B simultaneously, and B alone. The character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects are in an "or" relationship. The singular forms "a," "the," and "the" are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0255] It is further understood that the terms "first," "second," etc., are used to describe various types of information, but this information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish information of the same type from one another, and do not indicate a specific order or degree of importance. In fact, the expressions "first," "second," etc., are completely interchangeable. For example, without departing from the scope of this disclosure, first information can also be referred to as second information, and similarly, second information can also be referred to as first information.

[0256] It is further understood that although operations are described in a specific order in the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of this disclosure, this should not be construed as requiring these operations to be performed in the specific order or serial order shown, or requiring all of the shown operations to be performed to obtain the desired result. In certain environments, multitasking and parallel processing may be advantageous.

[0257] Other embodiments of this disclosure will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this disclosure that follow the general principles of this disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of this disclosure are indicated by the following claims.

[0258] It should be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the precise structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A communication state change method, characterized in that, Applied to a terminal, wherein multiple SIM cards are installed in the terminal, and the multiple SIM cards include at least a first SIM card, the communication state change method includes: Obtain the first information sent by the first network device; The first information includes configuration information for automatic communication status changes during communication between the terminal and the network to which the first SIM card belongs, wherein the first network device is a network device in the network to which the first SIM card belongs; Send capability information to the first network device, wherein the capability information is used to indicate that the terminal has the ability to automatically change the communication status during communication with the network to which the first SIM card belongs; The system obtains second information sent by the first network device, which indicates whether the terminal is allowed to automatically change its communication status during communication with the network to which the first SIM card belongs.

2. The communication state change method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first information includes configuration information for the first SIM card changing from a connected state to an idle state.

3. The communication state change method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first information includes the time required for the first SIM card to change from a connected state to an idle state.

4. The communication state change method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The duration information includes timer duration information after the first SIM card sends a leave request signaling to the network to which the first SIM card belongs, and the leave request signaling is used to request to leave the network to which the first SIM card belongs.

5. The communication state change method according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that, The first information also includes: The correspondence between the duration information and the terminal business scenario.

6. The communication state change method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first information includes configuration information for the first SIM card changing from a connected state to an inactive state.

7. The communication state change method according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first information includes at least one of the following: Configuration information for temporary identifiers of inactive wireless networks; Wireless access network notification area configuration information; and Paging cycle configuration information.

8. The communication state change method according to claim 1, characterized in that, Obtain the first information sent by the first network device, including: Based on the first radio resource control information, the first information sent by the first network device is obtained.

9. The communication state change method according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first information is carried in other configuration signaling within the first radio resource control information.

10. The communication state change method according to claim 9, characterized in that, In response to the fact that the network to which the first SIM card belongs is the evolved UMTS terrestrial radio access network, the first information is carried in other configuration signaling of the radio resource connection reconfiguration information; or In response to the fact that the network to which the first SIM card belongs is a new wireless network, the first information is carried in other configuration signaling of the radio resource reconfiguration information.

11. The communication state change method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The capability information is used to indicate that the terminal has the ability to automatically change to an idle state and / or an inactive state during communication with the network to which the first SIM card belongs.

12. The communication state change method according to claim 1 or 11, characterized in that, Sending capability information to the first network device includes: Based on the second wireless resource control information, capability information is sent to the first network device.

13. The communication state change method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: In response to the second information indicating that the terminal is allowed to automatically change its communication status during communication with the network to which the first SIM card belongs, the third information is received; The third piece of information is used to indicate automatic changes in communication status and to adapt configuration information to the current service status of the terminal.

14. The communication state change method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: During communication with the network to which the first SIM card belongs, the communication status is automatically changed based on the configuration information for automatic communication status change, and communication is also performed with the network to which the second SIM card belongs.

15. A communication state change method, characterized in that, Applied to network devices, wherein the network device is a network device in the network to which the first SIM card belongs, the communication state change method includes: Send the first message; The first information includes configuration information for automatic communication status changes during communication between the terminal and the network to which the first SIM card belongs; The terminal receives capability information sent by the terminal, the capability information being used to indicate that the terminal has the ability to automatically change the communication status during communication with the network to which the first SIM card belongs; Send a second message, which indicates whether the terminal is allowed to automatically change its communication status during communication with the network to which the first SIM card belongs.

16. The communication state change method according to claim 15, characterized in that, The first information includes configuration information for the first SIM card changing from a connected state to an idle state.

17. The communication state change method according to claim 16, characterized in that, The first information includes the time required for the first SIM card to change from a connected state to an idle state.

18. The communication state change method according to claim 17, characterized in that, The duration information includes the timer duration information after the first SIM card sends a leave request signaling to the network to which the first SIM card belongs.

19. The communication state change method according to claim 17 or 18, characterized in that, The first information also includes: The correspondence between the duration information and the terminal business scenario.

20. The communication state change method according to claim 15, characterized in that, The first information includes configuration information for the first SIM card changing from a connected state to an inactive state.

21. The communication state change method according to claim 20, characterized in that, The first information includes at least one of the following: Configuration information for temporary identifiers of inactive wireless networks; Wireless access network notification area configuration information; and Paging cycle configuration information.

22. The communication state change method according to claim 15, characterized in that, Send the first message, including: Based on the first radio resource control information, the first information is sent.

23. The communication state change method according to claim 22, characterized in that, The first information is carried in other configuration signaling within the first radio resource control information.

24. The communication state change method according to claim 23, characterized in that, In response to the fact that the network to which the first SIM card belongs is the evolved UMTS terrestrial radio access network, the first information is carried in other configuration signaling of the radio resource connection reconfiguration information; or In response to the fact that the network to which the first SIM card belongs is a new wireless network, the first information is carried in other configuration signaling of the radio resource reconfiguration information.

25. The communication state change method according to claim 15, characterized in that, The capability information is used to indicate that the terminal has the ability to automatically change to an idle state and / or an inactive state during communication with the network to which the first SIM card belongs.

26. The communication state change method according to claim 15 or 25, characterized in that, The capability information received from the terminal includes: Based on the second wireless resource control information, the capability information sent by the terminal is received.

27. The communication state change method according to claim 15, characterized in that, The method further includes: In response to the second information indicating that the terminal is allowed to automatically change its communication status during communication with the network to which the first SIM card belongs, the third information is sent. The third piece of information is used to indicate automatic changes in communication status and to adapt configuration information to the current service status of the terminal.

28. A communication status changing device, characterized in that, Applied to a terminal, wherein multiple SIM cards are installed in the terminal, and the multiple SIM cards include at least a first SIM card, the communication state changing device includes: The communication unit is configured to: acquire first information sent by a first network device; send capability information to the first network device, the capability information being used to indicate that the terminal has the capability to automatically change the communication state during communication with the network to which the first SIM card belongs; and acquire second information sent by the first network device, the second information being used to indicate whether the terminal is allowed to automatically change the communication state during communication with the network to which the first SIM card belongs. The first information includes configuration information for automatic communication status changes during communication between the terminal and the network to which the first SIM card belongs, where the first network device is a network device in the network to which the first SIM card belongs.

29. A communication status changing device, characterized in that, Applied to network devices, wherein the network device is a network device in the network to which the first SIM card belongs, the communication status changing device includes: The transmitting unit is configured to transmit the first information; The first information includes configuration information for automatic communication status changes during communication between the terminal and the network to which the first SIM card belongs; The receiving unit is configured to receive capability information sent by the terminal, the capability information being used to indicate that the terminal has the ability to automatically change the communication status during communication with the network to which the first SIM card belongs; The sending unit is further configured to send second information, the second information being used to indicate whether the terminal is allowed to automatically change its communication status during communication with the network to which the first SIM card belongs.

30. A communication status changing device, characterized in that, include: processor; Memory used to store processor-executable instructions; The processor is configured to: execute the communication state change method according to any one of claims 1 to 14, or execute the communication state change method according to any one of claims 15 to 27.

31. A storage medium, characterized in that, The storage medium stores instructions that, when executed by the processor of the terminal, enable the terminal to perform the communication state change method according to any one of claims 1 to 14, or, when executed by the processor of the network device, enable the network device to perform the communication state change method according to any one of claims 15 to 27.

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