Connection configuration method and apparatus, communication equipment and storage medium

Abstract

This disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for connection configuration, a communication device, and a storage medium. The connection configuration method includes: configuring time parameters for switching from a first communication system to a second communication system in a multi-card terminal; and sending the time parameters to the multi-card terminal.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of the invention patent application filed on June 14, 2019, with application number 201980001130.8 (international application number PCT / CN2019 / 091369) and entitled "Method and apparatus for connection configuration, communication device and storage medium". Technical Field

[0002] This disclosure relates to, but is not limited to, the field of wireless communication technology, and particularly to a method and apparatus for connection configuration, a communication device, and a storage medium. Background Technology

[0003] With the development of wireless communication technology, multi-SIM mobile phones are becoming increasingly common in the market. Multi-SIM phones are used in two typical scenarios: 1. Business users have one personal SIM card and one business SIM card, and use both cards in the same phone. 2. Regular users have multiple personal SIM cards and can choose which card to use based on their business needs. These cards may come from the same operator or different operators.

[0004] When a multi-SIM terminal needs to switch from one operator's communication system to another, or from one operator's primary communication system to a secondary communication system, the terminal needs to terminate its current RRC connection on the primary communication system. This means the terminal's current service on the primary system will be interrupted, and the RRC connection and service will be re-established when the terminal returns to the primary system, thus affecting service continuity. Furthermore, when connecting to the secondary communication system, connection conflicts may occur because communication resources are already occupied by the primary system. Additionally, the base station may continue to page the terminal after it disconnects from the primary system, wasting the system's paging resources. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To overcome the problems existing in related technologies, this disclosure provides a method and apparatus for connection configuration, a communication device and a storage medium.

[0006] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, a method for configuring a connection is provided, comprising:

[0007] Configure the time parameters for switching from the first communication system to the second communication system in a multi-card terminal;

[0008] The time parameters are sent to the multi-card terminal.

[0009] In one embodiment, the configuration of the time parameters for switching from the first communication system to the second communication system in a multi-card terminal includes:

[0010] Configure different time parameters according to the different operations performed by the multi-card terminal in the second communication system;

[0011] or,

[0012] The same time parameter is configured according to the different operations performed by the multi-card terminal in the second communication system.

[0013] In one embodiment, the method further includes:

[0014] Receive notification that the multi-card terminal has switched from the first communication system to the second communication system.

[0015] In one embodiment, the notification includes at least one of the following:

[0016] A notification is sent when there is a conflict between the connection between the multi-card terminal and the second communication system and the connection with the first communication system;

[0017] A notification instructing the multi-card terminal to perform an operation in the second communication system;

[0018] A notification indicating the type of operation performed by the multi-card terminal in the second communication system.

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

[0020] When there is a conflict between the connection between the multi-card terminal and the second communication system and the connection with the first communication system, the connection between the first communication system and the multi-card terminal is disconnected.

[0021] In one embodiment, the method further includes:

[0022] Based on the operation type performed by the multi-SIM terminal in the second communication system and the time parameter, the time period during which the multi-SIM terminal leaves the first communication system is determined.

[0023] In one embodiment, the method further includes:

[0024] During the time period corresponding to the time parameter, data transmission between the device and the multi-card terminal is interrupted.

[0025] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, a method for configuring a connection is provided, comprising:

[0026] Receive the time parameters for switching from the first communication system to the second communication system;

[0027] Within the time period corresponding to the time parameter, leave the first communication system and switch to the second communication system.

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

[0029] Send a notification to the first communication system to switch to the second communication system.

[0030] In one embodiment, sending a notification to the first communication system to switch to the second communication system includes:

[0031] A notification is sent when there is a conflict between the connection between the multi-card terminal and the second communication system and the connection with the first communication system;

[0032] or,

[0033] Send a notification to the first communication system indicating that there is an operation to be performed in the second communication system;

[0034] or,

[0035] Send a notification to the first communication system indicating the type of operation to be performed in the second communication system.

[0036] In one embodiment, sending a notification to the first communication system indicating the type of operation performed in the second communication system includes:

[0037] When different time parameters are configured for different operations performed by the second communication system based on the time parameters, a notification indicating the operation type of the operation performed in the second communication system is sent to the first communication system.

[0038] In one embodiment, the method further includes:

[0039] During the specified time period, data transmission with the first communication system is disconnected.

[0040] According to a third aspect of the present disclosure, a connection configuration device is provided, wherein the device includes:

[0041] The configuration module is used to configure the time parameters for switching from the first communication system to the second communication system in a multi-card terminal;

[0042] The sending module is used to send the time parameters to the multi-card terminal.

[0043] In one embodiment, the configuration module includes:

[0044] The first configuration module is used to configure different time parameters according to the different operations performed by the multi-card terminal in the second communication system;

[0045] The second configuration module is used to configure the same time parameter according to the different operations performed by the multi-card terminal in the second communication system.

[0046] In one embodiment, the device further includes:

[0047] The first receiving module is used to receive a notification from the multi-card terminal that it is switching from the first communication system to the second communication system.

[0048] In one embodiment, the device further includes:

[0049] The connection module is used to disconnect the connection between the first communication system and the multi-card terminal when there is a conflict between the connection between the multi-card terminal and the second communication system and the connection between the multi-card terminal and the first communication system.

[0050] In one embodiment, the device further includes:

[0051] The determining module is used to determine the time period during which the multi-SIM terminal leaves the first communication system based on the type of operation performed by the multi-SIM terminal in the second communication system and the time parameter.

[0052] In one embodiment, the device further includes:

[0053] The interrupt module is used to interrupt data transmission with the multi-card terminal during the time period corresponding to the time parameter.

[0054] According to a fourth aspect of the present disclosure, a connection configuration apparatus is provided, wherein the apparatus includes:

[0055] The second receiving module is used to receive the time parameters for switching from the first communication system to the second communication system;

[0056] The switching module is used to leave the first communication system and switch to the second communication system within the time period corresponding to the time parameter.

[0057] In one embodiment, the device further includes:

[0058] The second sending module is used to send a notification to the first communication system to switch to the second communication system.

[0059] In one embodiment, the second sending module is further configured to send a notification to the first communication system indicating the operation type of the operation performed in the second communication system when different time parameters are configured for different operations performed by the second communication system based on the time parameters.

[0060] In one embodiment, the device further includes:

[0061] The data processing module is used to disconnect data transmission with the first communication system during the time period.

[0062] According to a fifth aspect of the present disclosure, a communication device is provided, comprising:

[0063] antenna;

[0064] Memory;

[0065] The processor, connected to both the antenna and the memory, is used to control the antenna to transmit and receive wireless signals by executing an executable program stored in the memory, and is capable of performing the steps of the connection configuration method provided by any of the aforementioned technical solutions.

[0066] According to a sixth aspect of the present disclosure, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium is provided, the non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing an executable program, wherein the executable program, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the connection configuration method provided by any of the foregoing technical solutions.

[0067] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of this disclosure may include the following beneficial effects: configuring time parameters for switching from the first communication system to the second communication system of a multi-SIM terminal, and sending the time parameters to the multi-SIM terminal. In this way, the time parameters for switching from the first communication system to the second communication system of the multi-SIM terminal can be configured, so that the base station can know the time when the multi-SIM terminal switches from the first communication system to the second communication system to perform the operation, thereby reducing the connection conflicts and resource waste caused by the first communication system not knowing the switching status of the multi-SIM terminal.

[0068] 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

[0069] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.

[0070] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a wireless communication system provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0071] Figure 2 This is a schematic flowchart illustrating a connection configuration method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0072] Figure 3 This is a schematic flowchart illustrating a connection configuration method according to another embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0073] Figure 4 This is a schematic flowchart illustrating a connection configuration method according to another embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0074] Figure 5 This is a schematic flowchart illustrating a connection configuration method according to another embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0075] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of a connection configuration device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0076] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of a connection configuration device provided for another embodiment of this disclosure;

[0077] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of a connection configuration device provided for another embodiment of this disclosure;

[0078] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of a connection configuration device provided for another embodiment of this disclosure;

[0079] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a terminal provided in one embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0080] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a base station provided in one embodiment of the present disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0081] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same 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 the present invention. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of the invention as detailed in the appended claims.

[0082] The terminology used in this disclosure is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure. The singular forms “a,” “the,” and “the” as used in this disclosure and the appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term “and / or” as used herein refers to and includes any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0083] It should be understood that although the terms first, second, third, etc., may be used to describe various information in embodiments of this disclosure, such information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish information of the same type from one another. For example, first information may also be referred to as second information without departing from the scope of embodiments of this disclosure, and similarly, second information may also be referred to as first information. Depending on the context, the words “if” and “suppose” as used herein may be interpreted as “when”, “when”, or “in response to a determination”.

[0084] Please refer to Figure 1 This illustration shows a schematic diagram of the structure of a wireless communication system provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 1 As shown, the wireless communication system is a communication system based on cellular mobile communication technology. The wireless communication system may include: a number of terminals 11 and a number of base stations 12.

[0085] Terminal 11 can be a device that provides voice and / or data connectivity to a user. Terminal 11 can communicate with one or more core networks via a Radio Access Network (RAN). Terminal 11 can be an Internet of Things (IoT) terminal, such as a sensor device, a mobile phone (or "cellular" phone), and a computer with an IoT terminal. For example, it can be a fixed, portable, pocket-sized, handheld, computer-embedded, or vehicle-mounted device. Examples include a station (STA), subscriber unit, subscriber station, mobile station, mobile station, remote station, access point, remote terminal, access terminal, user terminal, user agent, user device, or user equipment (UE). Alternatively, terminal 11 can also be a device from an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). Alternatively, terminal 11 can also be a vehicle-mounted device, such as a vehicle computer with wireless communication capabilities, or a wireless communication device connected to an external vehicle computer. Alternatively, terminal 11 can also be a roadside device, such as a street light, traffic light, or other roadside device with wireless communication capabilities.

[0086] Base station 12 can be a network-side device in a wireless communication system. This wireless communication system can be a fourth-generation mobile communication (4G) system, also known as a Long Term Evolution (LTE) system; or it can be a 5G system, also known as a New Radio (NR) system or a 5G NR system. Alternatively, it can be a next-generation system after 5G. In this case, the access network in the 5G system can be called NG-RAN (New Generation-Radio Access Network). Alternatively, it can be an MTC system.

[0087] In this embodiment, base station 12 can be an evolved NB (eNB) used in a 4G system. Alternatively, base station 12 can also be a gNB (gNB) using a centralized-distributed architecture in a 5G system. When base station 12 adopts a centralized-distributed architecture, it typically includes a central unit (CU) and at least two distributed units (DU). The central unit is equipped with a protocol stack of Packet Data Convergence Protocol (PDCP), Radio Link Control (RLC), and Media Access Control (MAC) layers; the distributed units are equipped with a physical (PHY) layer protocol stack. This disclosure does not limit the specific implementation of base station 12.

[0088] Base station 12 and terminal 11 can establish a wireless connection via a wireless air interface. In different implementations, the wireless air interface is a wireless air interface based on the fourth-generation mobile communication network technology (4G) standard; or, the wireless air interface is a wireless air interface based on the fifth-generation mobile communication network technology (5G) standard, such as a new air interface; or, the wireless air interface can also be a wireless air interface based on a next-generation mobile communication network technology standard based on 5G.

[0089] In some embodiments, terminals 11 can also establish E2E (End to End) connections. Examples include V2V (vehicle to vehicle), V2I (vehicle to Infrastructure), and V2P (vehicle to pedestrian) communication scenarios in vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication.

[0090] In some embodiments, the wireless communication system described above may further include a network management device 13.

[0091] Several base stations 12 are connected to network management device 13. Network management device 13 can be a core network device in a wireless communication system, such as a Mobility Management Entity (MME) in an Evolved Packet Core (EPC). Alternatively, it can be other core network devices, such as a Serving Gateway (SGW), a Public Data Network Gateway (PGW), a Policy and Charging Rules Function (PCRF), or a Home Subscriber Server (HSS). The implementation of network management device 13 is not limited in this embodiment.

[0092] like Figure 2 The diagram shown is a flowchart illustrating a connection configuration method according to an embodiment of this disclosure. This embodiment provides a connection configuration method, which includes:

[0093] Step S110: Configure the time parameters for switching from the first communication system to the second communication system in a multi-card terminal;

[0094] Here, the first communication system and the second communication system can be communication systems provided by different operators; alternatively, they can be communication systems of the same operator but with different communication standards, such as Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) and Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA). Alternatively, the first communication system and the second communication system can be communication systems of the same operator using the same communication standard, such as both being New Radio (NR).

[0095] Here, the time parameter setting can be determined by referring to the specific operations performed by the multi-SIM terminal in the second communication system. For example, in the second communication system, it may perform paging reception, measurement, system information reading, and Tracking Area Update (TAU). The time parameter setting value can be obtained based on empirical data from the above-mentioned specific operations. Alternatively, it can be determined by analyzing the current network operating data based on the current network operating status. The configuration can be done manually or automatically by the base station based on pre-set rules.

[0096] The time parameters include at least one of the following: duration; start time; end time, etc., which can be used directly or indirectly to determine the departure time period when the multi-card terminal switches from the first communication system to the second communication system.

[0097] Step S120: Send the time parameters to the multi-card terminal.

[0098] Here, the multi-SIM terminal is a terminal containing a multi-user identification module. The multi-SIM terminal can be a terminal containing at least two user identification modules, such as a dual-SIM terminal or a triple-SIM terminal. The behavior mode of the multi-user identification module terminal can be dual-SIM dual-standby single-pass, dual-SIM dual-standby dual-pass, triple-SIM triple-standby, etc. The user identification module can be a separate SIM card or an integrated user identification module (e-SIM) integrated within the terminal.

[0099] Here, the multi-SIM terminal can store the time parameter locally after receiving it and apply it in the application process connecting to the second communication system. This can be done by broadcasting the time parameter to all multi-SIM terminals connected to the first system, or by unicasting the time parameter to a preset number of multi-SIM terminals connected to the first system. Configuration can also be performed and sent using other configuration signaling within the Radio Resource Control (RRC) Reconfiguration message.

[0100] The connection configuration method in this embodiment is applied to network devices on the network side, such as various types of base stations, including 3G base stations, 4G base stations, 5G base stations, macro base stations, micro base stations, or small base stations.

[0101] In this embodiment, a time parameter is configured for switching from the first communication system to the second communication system of the multi-SIM terminal, and this time parameter is sent to the multi-SIM terminal. When the multi-SIM terminal reads a paging or measurement request in the second communication system, it causes a short interval of approximately 20ms in the first system. For the first communication system, this is similar to experiencing shadow fading. Since this occurs once per paging cycle, if the first communication system is unaware of the multi-SIM terminal's switching status, it may affect network power control and link adaptive algorithms, leading to resource waste in the first system. In this embodiment, configuring the time parameter corresponding to the paging or measurement operation allows the base station to know the time it takes for the multi-SIM terminal to switch from the first communication system to the second communication system, thus reducing connection conflicts and resource waste caused by the first communication system being unaware of the multi-SIM terminal's switching status.

[0102] In one embodiment, configuring the time parameter for switching from the first communication system to the second communication system of the multi-SIM terminal may include: configuring different time parameters according to different operations performed by the multi-SIM terminal in the second communication system; or configuring the same time parameter according to different operations performed by the multi-SIM terminal in the second communication system.

[0103] Here, different time parameters are configured according to the different operations performed by the multi-SIM terminal in the second communication system. The different operations performed by the multi-SIM terminal in the second communication system include paging reception, measurement, system information reading, TAU and other corresponding operations.

[0104] For example, operator #1 base station #1 is configured to allow dual-SIM terminal UE #1 a total time of 2 seconds when performing TAU operation in the second communication system, and operator #1 base station #1 is configured to allow dual-SIM terminal UE #1 a time of 1 second when performing system message reading operation in the second communication system.

[0105] The configuration of different time parameters for different operations allows for the setting of these parameters based on the execution time of each operation. For example, when the terminal performs a TAU operation in the second communication system, it causes a 5-second long interval in the first communication system. If specific operations are not differentiated and a fixed time parameter is uniformly set, an excessively long time parameter will result in the multi-SIM terminal being disconnected from the first communication system for too long, affecting service continuity. Conversely, an excessively short time parameter will prevent the multi-SIM terminal from completing its operations with the second communication system, impacting communication functionality. In this embodiment, configuring the time parameters based on the execution time of different operations ensures communication continuity, facilitates communication functionality, improves resource utilization, and makes the communication system more reliable. Here, the same time parameter is configured according to the different operations performed by the multi-SIM terminal in the second communication system. For instance, operator #1's base station #1 sets the total time allowed for the dual-SIM terminal UE #1 to leave the first communication system when performing operations such as TAU in the second communication system to be 2 seconds.

[0106] Here, the same time parameter is configured for different operations. Since the first communication system, the second communication system, and the multi-card terminal do not need to distinguish the time parameters corresponding to various operations, the same time parameter, which is generally applicable to various operations, is configured according to the different operations performed by the multi-card terminal in the second communication system. For example, if the TAU operation requires 2 seconds and the measurement operation requires 1 second, the time parameter can be uniformly set to 2 seconds. In this way, the first communication system, the second communication system, and the multi-card terminal do not need to obtain the time parameter corresponding to the specific operation type through steps such as distinguishing configuration and operation query at their respective ends. This simplifies the process and makes the configuration and communication process simpler and more efficient.

[0107] like Figure 3 The diagram shown is a flowchart of a connection configuration method provided in another embodiment of this disclosure. The method further includes step S130: receiving a notification from the multi-card terminal that it is switching from the first communication system to the second communication system.

[0108] Here, upon receiving a notification that the multi-SIM terminal is switching from the first communication system to the second communication system, the first communication system can determine the start time of the multi-SIM terminal leaving the first communication system and switching to the second communication system based on the transmission time and the arrival time of the notification. This allows for accurate determination of the departure time corresponding to the operation of the multi-SIM terminal leaving the first communication system and switching to the second communication system, which is the starting point of the configured time parameter calculation. This achieves synchronization of the timing of each terminal, making the communication process more reliable and efficient.

[0109] Here, if the network of the first communication system configures different time parameter values ​​for different operations when the multi-SIM terminal operates on the network of the second communication system, the multi-SIM terminal can include information about what operation is being performed on the second communication system in the notification. This makes the first communication system more accurate and efficient in processing communication flows.

[0110] Here, if the network of the first system is configured with a general configuration that does not distinguish between different types of operations for the multi-card terminal, the multi-card terminal can either inform the first network that it needs to perform operations on the second network, or it can inform the first network of the specific type of operation.

[0111] In one embodiment, the notification includes at least one of the following:

[0112] A notification is sent when there is a conflict between the connection between the multi-card terminal and the second communication system and the connection with the first communication system;

[0113] A notification instructing the multi-card terminal to perform an operation in the second communication system;

[0114] A notification indicating the type of operation performed by the multi-card terminal in the second communication system.

[0115] Here, when the multi-SIM terminal needs to establish a communication connection with the second communication system, since a communication connection has already been established between the multi-SIM terminal and the first communication system, the communication connection resources corresponding to the multi-SIM terminal are already occupied by the first communication system. If the second communication system then occupies the communication connection resources, it will cause a resource occupation conflict between the first and second communication systems. If the communication connection with the first communication system is forcibly disconnected, it will lead to unknown faults and errors. In this embodiment, the notification includes a notification sent when there is a conflict between the connection between the multi-SIM terminal and the second communication system and the connection with the first communication system, so that the first communication system can disconnect the conflicting connection in a timely manner, reducing the risk of system faults or errors.

[0116] Here, the notification includes a notification instructing the multi-SIM terminal to perform an operation in the second communication system. The multi-SIM terminal sends the notification instructing it to perform an operation in the second communication system to the first communication system, so that the first communication system can promptly know the status of the multi-SIM terminal and take targeted measures, such as temporarily disconnecting the data interaction process corresponding to the multi-SIM terminal, which can save communication resources.

[0117] Here, the notification includes a notification indicating the type of operation performed by the multi-SIM terminal in the second communication system. When the first communication system receives the notification of the type of operation performed by the multi-SIM terminal in the second communication system, it can know the time of the corresponding operation of the multi-SIM terminal in the second communication system based on the configured time parameters, thereby enabling more accurate management of the communication process, improving system operating efficiency, and saving system resources.

[0118] like Figure 4 The diagram shown is a flowchart of a connection configuration method provided in another embodiment of this disclosure. The method further includes step S140: when there is a conflict between the connection between the multi-card terminal and the second communication system and the connection between the multi-card terminal and the first communication system, disconnect the connection between the first communication system and the multi-card terminal.

[0119] Here, when the multi-SIM terminal needs to establish a communication connection with the second communication system, since the multi-SIM terminal has already established a communication connection with the first communication system, the communication connection resources corresponding to the multi-SIM terminal are already occupied by the first communication system. If the second communication system occupies the communication connection resources, it will cause a resource occupation conflict between the first communication system and the second communication system. In this embodiment, when there is a conflict between the connection between the multi-SIM terminal and the second communication system and the connection with the first communication system, the connection between the first communication system and the multi-SIM terminal is disconnected, and the communication connection with the first communication system is actively disconnected, which can reduce the conflict and reduce the failures and system errors caused by the conflict.

[0120] In one embodiment, the method further includes: determining the time period during which the multi-SIM terminal leaves the first communication system based on the operation type performed by the multi-SIM terminal in the second communication system and the time parameter.

[0121] Here, when configuring the multi-SIM terminal, the base station can store the operation type and time parameters corresponding to the configuration in the form of a table. In this way, after knowing the operation type performed by the multi-SIM terminal in the second communication system, the time period during which the terminal leaves the first communication system can be determined by querying.

[0122] In one embodiment, data transmission with the multi-card terminal can be interrupted during the time period corresponding to the time parameter, reducing errors and malfunctions caused by operational conflicts, and simultaneously disconnecting the corresponding system resources to save resources.

[0123] like Figure 5The diagram shown is a flowchart illustrating a connection configuration method according to another embodiment of this disclosure. This disclosure also provides a connection configuration method, including:

[0124] Step S210: Receive the time parameter for switching from the first communication system to the second communication system;

[0125] Here, the time parameter can be determined by the specific operations performed by the reference multi-card terminal in the second communication system, as sent by the first communication system. For example, it can be determined by operations such as paging reception, measurement, system information reading, and TAU in the second communication system. The setting value of the time parameter can be obtained based on empirical data of the above-mentioned specific operations. Alternatively, it can be determined by analyzing the current network operating data based on the current network operating status.

[0126] Step S220: Within the time period corresponding to the time parameter, leave the first communication system and switch to the second communication system.

[0127] Here, the multi-card terminal can switch from the first communication system to the second communication system to perform operations such as paging reception, measurement, system information reading, and TAU within the time period corresponding to the time parameter.

[0128] In one embodiment, the multi-SIM terminal sends a notification to the first communication system to switch to the second communication system. Here, if the network of the first communication system configures different time parameter values ​​for different operations performed by the multi-SIM terminal on the network of the second communication system, the multi-SIM terminal can include information about the type of operation performed on the second communication system in the notification. This makes the first communication system more accurate and efficient in processing communication flows.

[0129] In one embodiment, sending a notification to the first communication system to switch to the second communication system includes:

[0130] A notification is sent when there is a conflict between the connection between the multi-card terminal and the second communication system and the connection with the first communication system;

[0131] or,

[0132] Send a notification to the first communication system indicating that there is an operation to be performed in the second communication system;

[0133] or,

[0134] Send a notification to the first communication system indicating the type of operation to be performed in the second communication system.

[0135] Here, the notification includes a notification sent by the multi-card terminal when there is a conflict between the connection between the multi-card terminal and the second communication system and the connection between the multi-card terminal and the first communication system, so that the first communication system can disconnect the conflicting connection in a timely manner to avoid causing system failure or error.

[0136] Here, the notification includes a notification sent by the multi-SIM terminal to the first communication system indicating that there is an operation to be performed in the second communication system. The multi-SIM terminal sends the notification indicating that it needs to perform an operation in the second communication system to the first communication system, so that the first communication system can know the status of the multi-SIM terminal in a timely manner and take relevant measures in a targeted manner, such as temporarily disconnecting the data interaction process corresponding to the multi-SIM terminal, which can save communication resources.

[0137] Here, the notification includes a notification sent by the multi-SIM terminal to the first communication system indicating the type of operation performed in the second communication system. When the first communication system learns of the notification of the type of operation performed by the multi-SIM terminal in the second communication system, it can know the time of the corresponding operation of the multi-SIM terminal in the second communication system based on the configured time parameters, thereby enabling more accurate management of the communication process, improving system operating efficiency, and saving system resources.

[0138] In one embodiment, when different time parameters are configured for different operations performed by the second communication system based on the time parameters, a notification indicating the operation type of the operation performed in the second communication system is sent to the first communication system.

[0139] Here, when different time parameters are configured for different operations performed by the second communication system based on the time parameters, a notification indicating the operation type of the operation performed in the second communication system is sent to the first communication system. This allows the first communication system to determine the time parameter corresponding to the operation type. Based on the time parameter, the communication process can be precisely configured and managed. For example, if a connection needs to be disconnected, the time for disconnecting the connection can be set to the time parameter corresponding to the operation type, thereby maximizing resource utilization and improving system operating efficiency.

[0140] In one embodiment, data transmission with the first communication system is disconnected during the specified time period. This reduces conflicts arising from simultaneous connections to both the first and second communication systems, minimizing the risk of unforeseen errors and system malfunctions. Furthermore, it improves the resource utilization of the first communication system.

[0141] like Figure 6The diagram shown is a structural schematic of a connection configuration device according to an embodiment of this disclosure. This embodiment of the disclosure provides a connection configuration device, the device comprising:

[0142] Configuration module 61 is used to configure the time parameters for switching from the first communication system to the second communication system in a multi-card terminal;

[0143] The sending module 62 is used to send the time parameters to the multi-card terminal.

[0144] like Figure 7 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of a connection configuration device according to another embodiment of this disclosure. The configuration module includes:

[0145] The first configuration module 71 is used to configure different time parameters according to the different operations performed by the multi-card terminal in the second communication system;

[0146] The second configuration module 72 is used to configure the same time parameter according to the different operations performed by the multi-card terminal in the second communication system.

[0147] like Figure 8 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of a connection configuration device according to another embodiment of this disclosure. The device further includes:

[0148] The first receiving module 81 is used to receive a notification from the multi-card terminal that it is switching from the first communication system to the second communication system.

[0149] Please see again Figure 8 In another embodiment, the device further includes:

[0150] The connection module 82 is used to disconnect the connection between the first communication system and the multi-card terminal when there is a conflict between the connection between the multi-card terminal and the second communication system and the connection between the multi-card terminal and the first communication system.

[0151] Please see again Figure 8 In another embodiment, the device further includes:

[0152] The determining module 83 is used to determine the time period during which the multi-SIM terminal leaves the first communication system based on the operation type performed by the multi-SIM terminal in the second communication system and the time parameter.

[0153] Please see again Figure 8 In another embodiment, the device further includes:

[0154] Interrupt module 84 is used to interrupt data transmission with the multi-card terminal during the time period corresponding to the time parameter.

[0155] like Figure 9 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of a connection configuration device according to another embodiment of this disclosure. This disclosure also provides a connection configuration device, which includes:

[0156] The second receiving module 91 is used to receive the time parameter for switching from the first communication system to the second communication system;

[0157] The switching module 92 is used to leave the first communication system and switch to the second communication system within the time period corresponding to the time parameter.

[0158] Please see again Figure 9 The device further includes:

[0159] The second sending module 93 is used to send a notification to the first communication system to switch to the second communication system.

[0160] The second sending module 93 is further configured to send a notification to the first communication system indicating the operation type of the operation performed in the second communication system when different time parameters are configured for different operations performed by the second communication system based on the time parameters.

[0161] Please see again Figure 9 The device further includes:

[0162] The data processing module 94 is used to disconnect data transmission with the first communication system during the time period.

[0163] This disclosure also provides a communication device, including:

[0164] antenna;

[0165] Memory;

[0166] The processor, connected to both the antenna and the memory, is used to control the antenna to transmit and receive wireless signals by executing an executable program stored in the memory, and is capable of performing the steps of the connection configuration method provided in any of the foregoing embodiments.

[0167] The communication device provided in this embodiment can be the aforementioned terminal or base station. The terminal can be various human-mounted or vehicle-mounted terminals. The base station can be various types of base stations, such as 4G base stations or 5G base stations.

[0168] The antenna can be any type of antenna, such as a 3G antenna, a 4G antenna, or a 5G antenna, or other mobile antennas; the antenna may also include WiFi antennas or wireless charging antennas, etc.

[0169] The memory can include various types of storage media, which are non-transitory computer storage media that can continue to store information after the communication device loses power.

[0170] The processor can connect to the antenna and memory via a bus, etc., to read executable programs stored in the memory, for example... Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and / or Figure 5 The random access method shown is an example.

[0171] This disclosure also provides a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing an executable program, wherein the executable program, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the random access method provided in any of the foregoing embodiments, for example, such as... Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and / or Figure 5 At least one of the methods shown.

[0172] like Figure 10 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of a terminal provided in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0173] Reference Figure 10 The terminal 800 shown in this embodiment is a mobile phone, computer, digital broadcasting terminal, messaging device, game console, tablet device, medical device, fitness device, personal digital assistant, etc.

[0174] Reference Figure 10 Terminal 800 may include one or more of the following components: processing component 802, memory 804, power supply component 806, multimedia component 808, audio component 810, input / output (I / O) interface 812, sensor component 814, and communication component 816.

[0175] Processing component 802 typically controls the overall operation of terminal 800, such as operations associated with display, telephone calls, data communication, camera operation, and recording. Processing component 802 may include one or more processors 820 to execute instructions to complete all or part of the steps of the methods described above. Furthermore, processing component 802 may include one or more modules to facilitate interaction between processing component 802 and other components. For example, processing component 802 may include a multimedia module to facilitate interaction between multimedia component 808 and processing component 802.

[0176] Memory 804 is used to store various types of data to support the operation of device 800. Examples of this data include instructions for any application or method operating on terminal 800, contact data, phonebook data, messages, pictures, videos, etc. Memory 804 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.

[0177] Power supply component 806 provides power to various components of terminal 800. Power supply component 806 may include a power management system, one or more power supplies, and other components associated with generating, managing, and distributing power to terminal 800.

[0178] Multimedia component 808 includes a screen that provides an output interface between terminal 800 and 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 touch or swipe actions but also the duration and pressure associated with the touch or swipe operation. In some embodiments, multimedia component 808 includes a front-facing camera and / or a rear-facing camera. When device 800 is in an operating mode, such as shooting mode or video mode, the front-facing camera and / or 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.

[0179] Audio component 810 is used to output and / or input audio signals. For example, audio component 810 includes a microphone (MIC) which is used to receive external audio signals when terminal 800 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 804 or transmitted via communication component 816. In some embodiments, audio component 810 also includes a speaker for outputting audio signals.

[0180] I / O interface 812 provides an interface between processing component 802 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.

[0181] Sensor assembly 814 includes one or more sensors for providing status assessments of various aspects of terminal 800. For example, sensor assembly 814 may detect the on / off state of device 800, the relative positioning of components such as the display and keypad of terminal 800, changes in the position of terminal 800 or a component of terminal 800, the presence or absence of user contact with terminal 800, the orientation or acceleration / deceleration of terminal 800, and temperature changes of terminal 800. Sensor assembly 814 may include a proximity sensor configured to detect the presence of nearby objects without any physical contact. Sensor assembly 814 may also include a light sensor, such as a CMOS or CCD image sensor, for use in imaging applications. In some embodiments, sensor assembly 814 may also include an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a magnetometer, a pressure sensor, or a temperature sensor.

[0182] Communication component 816 is used to facilitate wired or wireless communication between terminal 800 and other devices. Terminal 800 can access wireless networks based on communication standards, such as Wi-Fi, 2G, or 3G, or combinations thereof. In one exemplary embodiment, communication component 816 receives broadcast signals or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management system via a broadcast channel. In one exemplary embodiment, communication component 816 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.

[0183] In an exemplary embodiment, terminal 800 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.

[0184] In an exemplary embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium including instructions is also provided, such as a memory 804 including instructions, which can be executed by a processor 820 of a terminal 800 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.

[0185] This terminal can be used to implement the aforementioned connection configuration methods, for example, such as... Figures 2 to 5 The connection configuration method is shown.

[0186] like Figure 11The diagram shown is a structural schematic of a base station according to an embodiment of this disclosure. For example, base station 900 can be provided as a network-side device. (Refer to...) Figure 11 The base station 900 includes a processing component 922, which further includes one or more processors, and memory resources represented by a memory 932 for storing instructions executable by the processing component 922, such as application programs. The application programs stored in the memory 932 may include one or more modules, each corresponding to a set of instructions. Furthermore, the processing component 922 is used to execute instructions to perform the random access method provided in any of the foregoing embodiments, such as... Figures 2 to 5 The method shown.

[0187] Base station 900 may also include a power supply component 926 for performing power management of base station 900, a wired or wireless network interface 950 for connecting base station 900 to a network, and an input / output (I / O) interface 958. Base station 900 can operate on an operating system stored in memory 932, such as Windows Server™, Mac OS X™, Unix™, Linux™, FreeBSD™, or similar.

[0188] The wireless network interface 950 includes, but is not limited to, the antenna of the aforementioned communication device. Other embodiments of this application 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 application that follow the general principles of this application and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and embodiments are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of this application are indicated by the claims.

[0189] It should be understood that this application is not limited to the precise structure 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 application is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A method of connecting a configuration, characterized by, include: The network equipment is configured with different time parameters according to the different operations performed by the multi-SIM terminal in the second communication system; the first communication system and the second communication system are communication systems provided by different operators; The network device sends the time parameters to the multi-card terminal; The network device receives a notification from the multi-SIM terminal that it is switching from the first communication system to the second communication system. The operation includes at least one of the following: Paging reception; Measurement; System information reading; and The tracking area has been updated with TAU.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein, The notification includes at least one of the following: A notification is sent when there is a conflict between the connection between the multi-card terminal and the second communication system and the connection with the first communication system; A notification instructing the multi-card terminal to perform an operation in the second communication system; A notification indicating the type of operation performed by the multi-card terminal in the second communication system.

3. The method of claim 1, wherein, The method further includes: When there is a conflict between the connection between the multi-SIM terminal and the second communication system and the connection with the first communication system, the network device disconnects the connection between the first communication system and the multi-SIM terminal.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein, The method further includes: The network device determines the time period during which the multi-SIM terminal leaves the first communication system based on the type of operation performed by the multi-SIM terminal in the second communication system and the time parameter.

5. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: The network device interrupts data transmission with the multi-card terminal during the time period corresponding to the time parameter.

6. A method for configuring a connection, characterized in that, include: The multi-SIM terminal receives the time parameters for switching from the first communication system to the second communication system; The time parameters include different time parameters configured by the first communication system according to the different operations performed by the multi-card terminal in the second communication system, wherein the first communication system and the second communication system are communication systems provided by different operators; The multi-card terminal leaves the first communication system and switches to the second communication system within the time period corresponding to the time parameter. The multi-SIM terminal sends a notification to the network device to switch from the first communication system to the second communication system; The operation includes at least one of the following: Paging reception; Measurement; System information reading; and The tracking area has been updated with TAU.

7. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that, The notification includes at least one of the following: The notification received when there is a conflict between the connection between the multi-card terminal and the second communication system and the connection with the first communication system; A notification instructing the multi-card terminal to perform an operation in the second communication system; as well as A notification indicating the type of operation performed by the multi-card terminal in the second communication system.

8. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that, The method further includes: During the specified time period, the multi-card terminal disconnects data transmission with the first communication system.

9. A network device, characterized in that, The network device includes: The processing unit is used to configure different time parameters according to the different operations performed by the multi-SIM terminal in the second communication system; the first communication system and the second communication system are communication systems provided by different operators; A sending unit is used to send the time parameters to the multi-card terminal; The receiving unit is configured to receive a notification from the multi-card terminal that it is switching from the first communication system to the second communication system; The operation includes at least one of the following: Paging reception; Measurement; System information reading; and The tracking area has been updated with TAU.

10. The network device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The notification includes at least one of the following: A notification is sent when there is a conflict between the connection between the multi-card terminal and the second communication system and the connection with the first communication system; A notification instructing the multi-card terminal to perform an operation in the second communication system; A notification indicating the type of operation performed by the multi-card terminal in the second communication system.

11. The network device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The processing unit is further configured to disconnect the connection between the first communication system and the multi-card terminal when there is a conflict between the connection between the multi-card terminal and the second communication system and the connection between the multi-card terminal and the first communication system.

12. The network device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The processing unit is further configured to determine the time period during which the multi-SIM terminal leaves the first communication system based on the operation type performed by the multi-SIM terminal in the second communication system and the time parameter.

13. The network device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The processing unit is also configured to interrupt data transmission with the multi-card terminal during the time period corresponding to the time parameter.

14. A multi-card terminal, characterized in that, The multi-card terminal includes: A receiving unit is configured to receive time parameters for switching from a first communication system to a second communication system; the time parameters include different time parameters configured by the first communication system according to different operations performed by the multi-card terminal in the second communication system, wherein the first communication system and the second communication system are communication systems provided by different operators; The processing unit is configured to leave the first communication system and switch to the second communication system within the time period corresponding to the time parameter. A sending unit is configured to send a notification to a network device to switch from the first communication system to the second communication system; The operation includes at least one of the following: Paging reception; Measurement; System information reading; and The tracking area has been updated with TAU.

15. The multi-card terminal according to claim 14, characterized in that, The notification includes at least one of the following: The notification received when there is a conflict between the connection between the multi-card terminal and the second communication system and the connection with the first communication system; A notification instructing the multi-card terminal to perform an operation in the second communication system; as well as A notification indicating the type of operation performed by the multi-card terminal in the second communication system.

16. The multi-card terminal according to claim 14, characterized in that, The processing unit is also configured to disconnect data transmission with the first communication system during the time period.

17. A communication device, characterized in that, include: antenna; Memory; The processor, connected to the antenna and the memory respectively, is configured to control the antenna to transmit and receive wireless signals by executing an executable program stored in the memory, and is capable of performing the method as described in any one of claims 1 to 5 or 6 to 8.

18. A computer-readable storage medium storing an executable program, characterized in that, When the executable program is executed by a processor, it implements the method as described in any one of claims 1 to 5 or 6 to 8.

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