Wireless Sensing Method and Device, Communication Equipment and Storage Medium

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a wireless sensing method and apparatus, a communication device, and a storage medium. The wireless sensing method, executed by an initiator, may include: sending a sensing service request to a sensing function based on a sensing service, wherein the sensing service request is used by the sensing function to configure sensing parameters of the sensing service.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of wireless communication technology but is not limited to the field of wireless communication technology, and in particular to a wireless sensing method and apparatus, a communication device, and a storage medium. Background Art

[0002] The development of artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly boosted the intelligentization of many industries, with sensing technology becoming a crucial foundation. For example, radar-based sensing technology is widely used in smart transportation and autonomous driving. Current radar-based sensing technology primarily relies on specialized radar equipment, which is expensive, inflexible, and limited in deployment, primarily for specific scenarios.

[0003] With the development of mobile communications, the Internet of Everything will become an important direction in the future. Inter-device sensing and recognition technology will become one of the key technologies. In many scenarios, temporary sensing needs arise. For example, when walking in the woods at night without street lights, you can use your mobile phone to sense the surrounding situation, thereby providing safety protection and ensuring service quality. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a wireless sensing method and apparatus, a communication device, and a storage medium.

[0005] An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a wireless sensing method, which is performed by an initiator. The method includes:

[0006] Based on the sensing service, a sensing service request is sent to the sensing function, wherein the sensing service request is at least used by the sensing function to configure sensing parameters of the sensing service.

[0007] A second aspect of the present disclosure provides a wireless sensing method, wherein a sensing function is executed, and the method includes:

[0008] receiving a sensing service request;

[0009] determining sensing parameters based on the sensing service request;

[0010] The sensing parameters are sent to an executor of a sensing service; wherein the executor includes: a transmitter that transmits a sensing signal, a receiver that receives a reflection signal generated by the sensing signal acting on a sensing target and outputs sensing data based on the reflection signal, and / or a processor that processes the sensing data.

[0011] A third aspect of the present disclosure provides a wireless sensing method, which is performed by an executor. The method includes:

[0012] receiving sensing parameters from the sensing function;

[0013] A sensing service is provided according to the sensing parameters.

[0014] A fourth aspect of the present disclosure provides a wireless sensing device, wherein the device includes:

[0015] The sending module is configured to send a sensing service request to the sensing function based on the sensing service, wherein the sensing service request is at least used by the sensing function to configure sensing parameters of the sensing service.

[0016] According to a fifth aspect of the present disclosure, a wireless sensing device is provided, comprising:

[0017] A receiving module configured to receive a sensing service request;

[0018] a determination module configured to determine a sensing parameter based on the sensing service request;

[0019] The sending module is configured to send the sensing parameters to an executor of the sensing service; wherein the executor includes: a transmitter that transmits a sensing signal, a receiver that receives a reflection signal generated by the sensing signal acting on a sensing target and outputs sensing data based on the reflection signal, and / or a processor that processes the sensing data.

[0020] A sixth aspect of the present disclosure provides a wireless sensing device, comprising:

[0021] a receiving module configured to receive sensing parameters from the sensing function;

[0022] The providing module is configured to provide a sensing service according to the sensing parameters.

[0023] A seventh aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a communication device, comprising a processor, a transceiver, a memory, and an executable program stored in the memory and capable of being run by the processor, wherein when the processor runs the executable program, it executes the wireless sensing method provided in the first aspect, the second aspect, or the third aspect.

[0024] An eighth aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure provides a computer storage medium storing an executable program. After the executable program is executed by a processor, the wireless sensing method provided in the first or second aspect can be implemented.

[0025] The technical solution provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure incorporates a mobile communication system including a base station into a wireless sensing system to provide wireless sensing services. When providing sensing services, an initiator sends a sensing request to a network-side sensing entity. The sensing entity then determines sensing parameters based on the sensing request, enabling the mobile communication system including the base station to provide the sensing service based on the sensing parameters provided by the sensing entity, thereby ensuring the security and quality of the sensing service.

[0026] It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are merely exemplary and explanatory and are not restrictive of the embodiments of the present disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a wireless communication system according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0029] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram showing a system architecture according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0030] Figure 3 is a flow chart showing a wireless sensing method according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0031] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram showing a wireless sensing method based on radar signals according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0032] Figure 5 is a flow chart showing a wireless sensing method according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0033] Figure 6 is a flow chart showing a wireless sensing method according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0034] Figure 7 is a schematic structural diagram of a wireless sensing device according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0035] Figure 8 is a schematic structural diagram of a wireless sensing device according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0036] Figure 9 is a schematic structural diagram of a wireless sensing device according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0037] Figure 10 is a schematic structural diagram of a UE according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0038] Figure 11 The figure is a schematic structural diagram of a communication device according to an exemplary embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] Exemplary embodiments will be described in detail herein, with examples illustrated in the accompanying drawings. In the following description, when referring to the drawings, identical numerals in different figures represent identical or similar elements, unless otherwise indicated. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments are not intended to represent all possible implementations consistent with the present invention. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with certain aspects of the present invention, as detailed in the appended claims.

[0040] The terms used in the embodiments of the present disclosure are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit the embodiments of the present disclosure. The singular forms "a," "an," and "the" used in the embodiments of the present disclosure and the appended claims are also intended to include plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term "and / or" used herein refers to and includes any or all possible combinations of one or more associated listed items.

[0041] It should be understood that although the terms first, second, third, etc. may be used to describe various information in the embodiments of the present disclosure, such information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish information of the same type from each other. For example, without departing from the scope of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the first information may also be referred to as the second information, and similarly, the second information may also be referred to as the first information. Depending on the context, the word "if" as used herein may be interpreted as "at the time of" or "when" or "in response to determining".

[0042] Please refer to Figure 1 , which shows a schematic structural diagram of a wireless communication system provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 1 As shown, the wireless communication system is a communication system based on cellular mobile communication technology, and the wireless communication system may include: several UEs 11 and several access devices 12 .

[0043] Among them, UE11 can refer to a device that provides voice and / or data connectivity to a user. UE11 can communicate with one or more core networks via a Radio Access Network (RAN). UE11 can be an IoT UE, such as a sensor device, a mobile phone (or a "cellular" phone), and a computer with an IoT UE. For example, it can be a fixed, portable, pocket-sized, handheld, computer-built-in, or vehicle-mounted device. For example, a station (STA), a subscriber unit, a subscriber station, a mobile station, a mobile station, a remote station, an access point, a remote UE (remote terminal), an access terminal, a user terminal, a user agent, a user device, or a user UE (user equipment, UE). Alternatively, UE11 can also be a device of an unmanned aerial vehicle. Alternatively, UE11 can also be a vehicle-mounted device, for example, it can be a driving computer with wireless communication capabilities, or a wireless communication device external to the driving computer. Alternatively, UE11 may also be a roadside device, for example, a street lamp, a traffic light, or other roadside device with a wireless communication function.

[0044] The access device 12 may be a network-side device in a wireless communication system. The wireless communication system may be a fourth generation mobile communication technology (4G) system, also known as a long term evolution (LTE) system; or, the wireless communication system may be a 5G system, also known as a new radio (NR) system or a 5G NR system. Alternatively, the wireless communication system may be a next generation system of the 5G system. The access network in the 5G system may be referred to as NG-RAN (New Generation-Radio Access Network). Alternatively, an MTC system.

[0045] Among them, the access device 12 can be an evolved access device (eNB) adopted in a 4G system. Alternatively, the access device 12 can also be an access device (gNB) adopting a centralized distributed architecture in a 5G system. When the access device 12 adopts a centralized distributed architecture, it usually includes a centralized unit (CU) and at least two distributed units (DU). The centralized unit is provided with a protocol stack of a packet data convergence protocol (PDCP) layer, a radio link layer control protocol (RLC) layer, and a media access control (MAC) layer; the distributed unit is provided with a physical (PHY) layer protocol stack. The embodiment of the present disclosure does not limit the specific implementation method of the access device 12.

[0046] A wireless connection can be established between the access device 12 and the UE 11 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, for example, the wireless air interface is a new air interface; or, the wireless air interface can also be a wireless air interface based on the next generation mobile communication network technology standard of 5G.

[0047] In some embodiments, UEs 11 may also establish E2E (End-to-End) connections, such as in vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication scenarios such as V2V (vehicle-to-vehicle), V2I (vehicle-to-infrastructure), and V2P (vehicle-to-pedestrian).

[0048] In some embodiments, the wireless communication system may further include a network management device 13 .

[0049] Several access devices 12 are respectively connected to a network management device 13. The network management device 13 may be a core network device in a wireless communication system. For example, the network management device 13 may be a mobility management entity (MME) in an evolved packet core (EPC). Alternatively, the network management device may 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 embodiments of the present disclosure do not limit the implementation form of the network management device 13.

[0050] The wireless sensing method provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure can be applied to Figure 2 The system architecture shown, but not limited to Figure 2 The system architecture shown.

[0051] Initiator: Triggers the sensing service based on application requirements, which can be outside the corresponding communication system of 3GPP.

[0052] Consumer: Receives and consumes output data from sensing services;

[0053] Sensing Function (SF): This sensing function can be any functional entity on the network side and is a type of network function. It determines the sensing model and the sensing parameters of the transmitter (or transmitter or transmitter) and the receiver (or receiver or receiver) based on the information / requirements provided by the initiator. The sensing parameters may at least need to coordinate the parameters of the sensing signals sent / received between the transmitter and the receiver.

[0054] Transmitter: transmits sensing signals based on the sensing parameters received from SF;

[0055] Receiver: Receives the reflected signal based on the sensing parameters received from the SF, and if there is sensing data, sends the sensing data to the processor

[0056] Processor: processes the sensor data received from the receiver and outputs the sensor results. It is worth noting that the processor here may include one or more processors, or one or more processing devices.

[0057] like Figure 3As shown, the embodiment of the present disclosure provides a wireless sensing method, wherein the method is performed by the initiator, and includes

[0058] S110: Based on the sensing service, send a sensing service request to the sensing function, wherein the sensing service request is at least used by the sensing function to configure sensing parameters of the sensing service.

[0059] The initiator may be a terminal that initiates the sensing service. For example, a terminal device may have an application, applet, or system service for the sensing service installed. Based on the sensing service, the initiator may send a sensing service request to the sensing service on the network side.

[0060] For example, if the initiator is a vehicle-mounted device and the vehicle-mounted device activates the autonomous driving function or the assisted driving function, it requires a wireless sensing service to detect obstacles on the road. In this case, the initiator automatically sends a sensing service request to the sensing function according to the pre-configured sensing service. For another example, the initiator can also be one or all of the executors of the sensing service.

[0061] The pre-configuration of the sensing service includes but is not limited to: configuration information based on a communication protocol or a network side, where the configuration information provides a format for sending a sensing service request and / or address information of a sensing function for receiving a sensing service request.

[0062] The sensing function may be any functional entity on the network side. For example, the sensing function includes but is not limited to at least one of the following:

[0063] Access Function (AF);

[0064] Policy control function (PCF);

[0065] Access Management Function (AMF) or other Network Function (NF).

[0066] After receiving the sensing service request, the sensing function determines the sensing parameters if it agrees to provide the sensing service. When the sensing parameters determined by the sensing service are provided to the executor of the sensing service, the quality and security of the sensing service can be ensured.

[0067] The sensing parameters may be any parameters required by the executor of the sensing service, such as the sensing period, sensing area, transmission power of the sensing signal, transmission frequency of the sensing signal, and accuracy requirements of the sensing result.

[0068] The sensing signal is a wireless signal, and specifically the sensing signal may be a radar signal, a laser or ultrasonic wave, or an electromagnetic wave used for time-of-flight ranging, etc.

[0069] Figure 4 Shown is wireless sensing based on radar waves.

[0070] The transmitter transmits a radar signal. When the radar signal encounters an obstacle during transmission, it will be reflected or absorbed. The reflected radar wave will be received by the receiver. Based on the received radar wave, the receiver can realize radar ranging, radar detection and other functions, thereby knowing the location, size and / or shape of the obstacle and other parameters.

[0071] The specific uses of the sensing service in the embodiments of the present disclosure include but are not limited to at least one of the following:

[0072] Detecting aircraft;

[0073] Obstacle detection;

[0074] missile launches;

[0075] spacecraft navigation;

[0076] maritime navigation;

[0077] autonomous driving;

[0078] Weather detection;

[0079] Terrain detection, etc.

[0080] like Figure 4 As shown, based on the transmission and reception time of the radar wave, the distance between the sensing target and the device where the transmitter and receiver are located, as well as information such as the direction relative to the device where the transmitter and receiver are located, can be determined.

[0081] The carrier of the sensing signal sent by the wireless sensor may be a radar wave but is not limited to a radar wave, and may also be a carrier of other frequency bands.

[0082] In other embodiments, the sensing signal may also be a pulse signal and is not limited to a continuous electromagnetic wave.

[0083] The sensing service request includes at least one of the following request parameters:

[0084] Sensing target information;

[0085] Service area information of sensing services;

[0086] Sensing period information of sensing service;

[0087] Sensing QoS demand information;

[0088] identification information of an alternative transmitter, wherein the alternative transmitter is capable of transmitting a sensing signal;

[0089] identification information of a candidate receiver, wherein the candidate receiver is capable of receiving a reflection signal generated by the sensing signal acting on a sensing target and outputting sensing data based on the reflection signal;

[0090] identification information of an alternative processor, wherein the alternative processor is capable of determining a sensing result based on the sensing data;

[0091] Alternative sensing model information.

[0092] The sensor target information can be used to describe any information about the sensor target targeted by the sensing service. For example, the sensor target information can be used to describe the structure and / or shape characteristics of the sensor target, its current approximate location, and its device type, so that the sensing service can configure sensing parameters capable of detecting the sensor target based on the sensor target information.

[0093] The sensing area indicated by the service area information can divide the network coverage area into different areas due to the introduction of the mobile communication system including the base station. Different network devices are located in different areas and can participate in providing sensing services as executors of sensing services.

[0094] The sensing period information of the sensing service, for example, is equivalent to limiting the provision time of the sensing service, thereby facilitating the sensing function to schedule the executors available within the period to provide the wireless sensing service.

[0095] The QoS requirement information for sensing services indicates the QoS requirements for sensing services. Different uses or scenarios have different QoS requirements for wireless sensing. For example, some sensing services tolerate relatively high latency, while others are very sensitive to latency. For example, in intelligent or assisted driving, where road safety is a concern, the latency allowed is smaller than that of the detected terrain.

[0096] For another example, when wireless sensors are used for distance detection and obstacle detection, the requirements for distance accuracy may be different, and both are reflected as QoS requirements, which can be indicated by the QoS requirement information.

[0097] By providing the QoS requirement information, it is convenient for the sensing function (SF) on the network side to configure appropriate sensing parameters and schedule appropriate executors to provide the sensing service.

[0098] In some embodiments, the initiator itself can act as the executor of the wireless sensing service, or has already known in advance some devices that can serve as executors of the sensing service. In this case, the sensing service request can carry the identification information of the alternative transmitter, the identification information of the alternative receiver, and the identification information of the alternative processor.

[0099] This identification information can be a device identifier, such as the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI). It can also be temporarily assigned information. For example, if a base station is used as an alternative transmitter or receiver for wireless sensing, the identification information can be the cell identification (ID) of the cell formed by the base station. Specifically, the ID can be a physical cell identification (PCI).

[0100] The alternative sensing model information may indicate a sensing model that the initiator desires to use, or a sensing model that the initiator recommends for use based on a triggering scenario or a triggering application of the current sensing service.

[0101] Exemplarily, different sensing models have different executors; and / or different sensing models have different types of sensing signals, etc.

[0102] The sensing service request may include one or more of the above information, or may not include the above information, and only carry the request signaling of the sensing service.

[0103] In some embodiments, the request parameters may further include consumer information indicating a consumer of the sensing service. The sensing result of the sensing service will be sent to the consumer for use.

[0104] In one embodiment, the initiator and the consumer may be the same or different.

[0105] For example, a sensing service request may include two mandatory fields and one or more optional fields. The two mandatory fields may carry initiator information and consumer information, respectively, while the other optional fields may carry various information, such as the aforementioned sensing target information. This is merely an example and is not intended to be limiting in specific implementations.

[0106] By carrying one or more of the above request parameters, the SF can determine the sensing parameters suitable for the current scenario, thereby ensuring the quality of the sensing service.

[0107] Exemplarily, the sensing target information includes at least one of the following:

[0108] the area of the sensing target;

[0109] Regional information of the sensing target;

[0110] the position of the sensing target;

[0111] the volume of the sensing target;

[0112] The speed of the sensing target.

[0113] In some embodiments, sensing targets of different areas and / or volumes can be used to determine parameters such as the viewing angle and / or power of the sensing signal sent by the transmitter.

[0114] The area information of the sensing target may indicate the current area of the sensing target, and may facilitate determination of the sensing service area.

[0115] The location of the sensing target can be used to determine the executor, for example, to select a suitable executor nearby to perform the sensing service.

[0116] The speed of the sensing target may affect the successful provision of sensing services. For example, high-speed moving objects may require the transmitter to have a high transmission power. Furthermore, the Doppler effect caused by the motion of the sensing target may also require the processing power of the processor providing the sensing service.

[0117] In some embodiments, the target information is not limited to the aforementioned area, position, volume, and / or velocity, but may also include the type of target. For example, whether the target is in motion can be categorized as static or dynamic. Whether the target is living can be categorized as living or non-living. For living targets, the impact of the radar spot on the living object and any negative effects on the living object may need to be considered.

[0118] In short, the initiator can send the request parameters through the sensing service request, and the SF will determine the sensing parameters based on the request parameters and / or network information other than the request parameters. The executor can provide sensing services with guaranteed security and service quality based on the sensing parameters.

[0119] like Figure 5 As shown, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a wireless sensing method, which is performed by a sensing function, and the method includes:

[0120] S210: receiving a sensing service request;

[0121] S220: Determine sensing parameters based on the sensing service request;

[0122] S230: Send the sensing parameters to an executor of the sensing service; wherein the executor includes: a transmitter that transmits a sensing signal, a receiver that receives a reflection signal generated by the sensing signal acting on a sensing target and outputs sensing data based on the reflection signal, and / or a processor that processes the sensing data.

[0123] The sensing function provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure is located on the network side, for example, in a core network connected to a base station.

[0124] After receiving the sensing service request, the SF determines the sensing parameters based on the sensing service request. The sensing parameters provide a reference for the executor to provide the sensing service. In some embodiments, the sensing service request may carry request parameters, and the sensing parameters are determined based on one or more of the request parameters.

[0125] The sensing parameters can be sent to the executor via a network-side configuration. For example, the sensing parameters can be sent to the executor via RRC signaling, MAC signaling, or DCI. If the sensing parameters are sent to the executor via RRC signaling, the network-side configuration corresponding to the sensing parameters is the RRC configuration. If the sensing parameters are sent to the executor via MAC CE, the network-side configuration corresponding to the sensing parameters is the MAC CE.

[0126] Exemplarily, the sensing service request includes at least one of the following request parameters:

[0127] Sensing target information;

[0128] Service area information of sensing services;

[0129] Sensing period information of sensing service;

[0130] Sensing QoS demand information;

[0131] identification information of an alternative transmitter, wherein the alternative transmitter is capable of transmitting a sensing signal;

[0132] identification information of a candidate receiver, wherein the candidate receiver is capable of receiving a reflection signal generated by the sensing signal acting on a sensing target and outputting sensing data based on the reflection signal;

[0133] identification information of an alternative processor, wherein the alternative processor is capable of determining a sensing result based on the sensing data;

[0134] Alternative sensing model information.

[0135] The specific contents of the above request parameters can be found in the above embodiments and will not be repeated here.

[0136] In some embodiments, the sensing parameter includes at least one of the following:

[0137] Sensing target information;

[0138] Sensing service information;

[0139] Sensing service area information;

[0140] Sensing period information;

[0141] Sensing QoS requirement information;

[0142] Sensing model information;

[0143] Data format information of sensor data;

[0144] Information on processing algorithms for sensor data.

[0145] Sensor target information describes information about a sensor target. For example, for terrain detection, the sensor target can be the area of the detected ground. For obstacle detection in road-assisted or autonomous driving, the sensor target can be road obstacles, and the sensor target information can be objects and / or living things within a preset distance from the current vehicle.

[0146] Based on the sensing target information, SF configures the sensing parameters that can detect the sensing target.

[0147] The sensing area indicated by the service area information can divide the network coverage area into different areas due to the introduction of the mobile communication system including the base station. Different network devices are located in different areas and can participate in providing sensing services as executors of sensing services.

[0148] The sensing period information of the sensing service, for example, is equivalent to limiting the provision time of the sensing service, thereby facilitating the sensing function to schedule the executors available within the period to provide the wireless sensing service.

[0149] The sensing model information indicates the sensing model that provides this sensing service. Different sensing models may indicate different executors of the sensing service or different types of sensing signals or sensing methods.

[0150] The data format information of the sensing data may indicate that after the receiver receives the reflection signal generated based on the sensing signal, the sensing data is stored and packaged in the data format indicated by the data format information.

[0151] The processing algorithm information of the sensor data indicates the algorithm used by the processor to obtain the sensor results by processing the sensor data. For example, the processing algorithm indicated by the processing algorithm information includes but is not limited to: time of flight (ToF) or triangulation ranging algorithm.

[0152] The processor obtains the sensing data from the receiver and may process the sensing data according to the processing algorithm indicated by the processing algorithm information, thereby obtaining a sensing result.

[0153] The sensing result includes but is not limited to at least one of the following:

[0154] The relative position between the sensing target and the initiator or transmitter;

[0155] The rate of change of relative position between the sensing target and the initiator or transmitter;

[0156] Structural information of the sensing target, such as shape, volume and / or area.

[0157] In some embodiments, the sensing model information indicates at least one of the following models:

[0158] The first sensing model where the base station acts as a transmitter and receiver;

[0159] A second sensing model in which the user equipment UE acts as a transmitter and a receiver;

[0160] A third sensing model where the base station acts as a transmitter and the UE acts as a receiver;

[0161] A fourth sensing model in which the UE acts as a receiver and the base station acts as a transmitter;

[0162] a fifth sensing model other than the first to fourth sensing models.

[0163] If the base station acts as a transmitter and receiver, it is equivalent to that the sensing service is completely performed by the network elements of the mobile communication network system.

[0164] In the first sensing model, a processor may also be involved, and the processor may be a base station or a computing device near the base station or a UE, etc. The computing device includes but is not limited to an edge computing device or a computing device located in a remote connection.

[0165] In the second sensing model where the UE acts as both a transmitter and a receiver, at least the transmission and reception of the sensing signal are performed by one or more UEs. In this case, the UE acting as the transmitter and the UE acting as the receiver in the second sensing model can be the same UE or different UEs.

[0166] In the second sensing model, a processor may also be involved, which may be a UE or a base station or a computing device connected to the base station. The computing device includes but is not limited to an edge computing device or a remotely connected computing device.

[0167] The third sensing model involves a base station and a UE, with the base station acting as a transmitter and the UE acting as a receiver. In this case, the base station as a transmitter can transmit sensing signals to multiple UEs, thereby achieving one-to-many sensing service provision, thereby providing sensing services to different UEs.

[0168] In the third sensing model, a processor may also be involved, which may be a UE or a base station or a computing device connected to the base station. The computing device includes but is not limited to an edge computing device or a remotely connected computing device.

[0169] The fourth sensing model involves a base station and a UE, with the base station acting as a receiver and the UE acting as a transmitter. In this case, the base station, as a transmitter, can receive sensing signals transmitted by multiple UEs at once due to its strong receiving capability, thereby achieving one-to-many sensing service provision, thereby providing sensing services to different UEs.

[0170] In the fourth sensing model, a processor may also be involved, which may be a UE or a base station or a computing device connected to the base station. The computing device includes but is not limited to an edge computing device or a remotely connected computing device.

[0171] The fifth sensing model may be any sensing model other than the first to fourth sensing models.

[0172] Exemplarily, the fifth sensing model may include: a sensing model involving multiple transmitters and / or multiple receivers, and the types of the multiple transmitters may be different, for example, the transmitters may include both UEs and base stations; and / or the receivers may include both UEs and base stations. Of course, the devices acting as transmitters and receivers include but are not limited to base stations and / or UEs. In specific implementations, the devices acting as transmitters and / or receivers may also be roadside devices that can establish a connection with a base station or UE. For example, roadside monitoring equipment with wireless signal transmission and reception capabilities. The monitoring equipment is not limited to visual monitoring equipment that mainly captures images.

[0173] In some embodiments, sending the sensing parameters to the executor of the sensing service includes at least one of the following:

[0174] Sending the sensing parameters to the executor via a user interface;

[0175] The sensing parameters are sent to the executor through the control plane.

[0176] After the SF on the network side determines the sensing parameters, it can be sent to the executor through the control plane (CP) or the user plane (UP).

[0177] If the sensing parameters are sent to the executor through CP, the sensing parameters will be carried in the signaling bearer (SB) and sent to the executor. If the sensing parameters are sent to the executor through UP, the sensing parameters will be carried in the data bearer (DB) and sent to the executor.

[0178] In some embodiments, the SF may select the user plane or the control plane to send the sensing parameters to the executor according to the QoS requirements of the current sensing service, so as to provide a sensing service adapted to the required sensing.

[0179] In some cases, the SF may determine the transmitter, receiver, and processor providing the sensing service based on the adopted sensing model. S230 may include at least one of the following:

[0180] According to the selected transmitter, at least the transmission parameters in the sensing parameters are sent to the transmitter via CP or UP;

[0181] According to the selected receiver, at least the receiving parameter in the sensing parameter is sent to the transmitter via CP or UP;

[0182] According to the selected processor, at least the processing parameters among the sensing parameters are sent to the processor via CP or UP.

[0183] In some embodiments, in order to better achieve effective transmission and reception of sensing signals between the receiver and the transmitter, the receiving parameters can also be sent to the transmitter, and / or the transmitting parameters can be sent to the receiver, and / or at least one of the transmitting parameters and the receiving parameters can be sent to the processor, so that the processor can better process the sensing data.

[0184] In some embodiments, the method further comprises:

[0185] When SF determines that there are multiple executors, and these multiple executors are located in different device entities, the information of one executor can be sent to another executor. For example, if the transmitter and receiver are distributed on different, separate device entities, in order to effectively transmit and receive sensing signals between the transmitter and receiver, the receiver's device type information and / or device capability information can be sent to the transmitter; and / or, the transmitter's device type information and / or device capability information can be sent to the receiver; if SF does not provide specific sensing parameters, the transmitter and receiver can negotiate specific sensing parameters based on their own and the other party's device type information and / or device capability information.

[0186] For example, when SF does not provide the transmission frequency of the sensing signal and / or the type of the sensing signal, the transmitter and receiver may select the transmission frequency and the type of the sensing signal supported by both themselves and the opposite end according to the device capabilities of themselves and the opposite end.

[0187] Of course, the above are merely examples, and specific implementations are not limited to these examples. For example, if the SF knows the device type and capability information of the transmitter and executor, it can directly determine appropriate sensing parameters based on the device type and / or capability information of the transmitter and / or receiver, and directly send specific sensing parameters such as the transmission frequency and / or type of the sensing signal to the corresponding executor.

[0188] like Figure 6 As shown, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a wireless sensing method, wherein the method is performed by an executor and includes:

[0189] S310: receiving sensing parameters from the sensing function;

[0190] S320: Providing sensing services according to the sensing parameters.

[0191] The executor in the embodiment of the present disclosure may play one or more roles among a receiver, a transmitter, and a processor.

[0192] The executor receives the sensing parameters from the SF and provides sensing services based on the sensing parameters.

[0193] For example, if the executor is a transmitter, it provides the sensing service for transmitting sensor signals. If the executor is a receiver, it provides the sensing service for receiving reflected signals generated based on the sensor signals. If the executor is a processor, it obtains sensor data from the receiver, processes the sensor data, and outputs a sensor result.

[0194] The executor involved in the embodiments of the present disclosure may be a UE, a network element, a roadside device connected to the network, or other devices that can access the network.

[0195] Receiving sensing parameters from SF and providing sensing services based on such sensing parameters can ensure the security and communication instructions of the sensing services.

[0196] In some embodiments, receiving the sensing parameter from the sensing function includes:

[0197] receiving the sensing parameters through a user plane;

[0198] or,

[0199] The sensing parameters are received via a control surface.

[0200] The sensing parameters may be sent via the CP and / or UP. Specifically, whether they are received via the CP or UP may be determined by network configuration. The network configuration may be determined by the network based on its own load rate and / or the application scenario of the sensing service, in order to provide sensing services that are suitable for the current application scenario and consistent with the current network conditions.

[0201] In some embodiments, the S320 may include at least one of the following:

[0202] The executor is a transmitter, which transmits a sensing signal according to a transmission parameter in the sensing parameter;

[0203] The executor is a receiver, which receives a reflection signal generated by the sensing signal acting on the sensing target according to the receiving parameter in the sensing parameter and generates sensing data based on the received reflection signal;

[0204] The executor is a processor that processes the sensing data according to the processing parameters in the sensing parameters to obtain a sensing result.

[0205] In one embodiment, any two or three of the receiver, the transmitter, and the processor correspond to the same physical device.

[0206] In some embodiments, the executor includes a processor, and the method further includes:

[0207] The sensing result is sent to the consumer.

[0208] The consumer here is the recipient of the sensing results. This consumer can also be the initiator. This consumer can also be a server connected to the initiator.

[0209] For example, for locally controlled assisted driving or intelligent driving, the initiator and consumer of the sensing service may be the same in-vehicle device.

[0210] As another example, for remote-controlled assisted driving or intelligent driving, the initiator of the sensing service may be an in-vehicle device, and the consumer may be a cloud server connected to and controlling the in-vehicle terminal.

[0211] Of course, the above are just examples, and the specific implementation is not limited to the above examples.

[0212] The initiator decides to request sensing services from the 3GPP system based on sensing service requirements, such as target object information (e.g., area, location, size, speed, etc.), sensing QoS requirements, and optional identities of processor / transmitter / receiver.

[0213] SF can be AF / PCF / AMF, or other NF, which receives the sensing service request issued by the initiator. The sensing service request includes necessary request parameters. For example, the request parameters may include target object information, sensing service information, sensing service area, sensing period information, QoS requirements, etc.

[0214] The SF determines the sensing model, optional sensing model, optional sensing algorithm, and other related sensing parameters based on the received sensing service requirements, local policies, consumer subscriptions, and target object information. The sensing service requirements can be carried in the sensing service request or determined by the network side based on relevant information such as the initiator information.

[0215] The sensing parameter may indicate at least one of the following:

[0216] Sensing model, which represents the role in the sensing model. Sensing models include but are not limited to:

[0217] m1: gNB acts as transmitter and receiver;

[0218] m2: terminal acts as transmitter and receiver;

[0219] m3: gNB acts as a transmitter and UE acts as a receiver;

[0220] m4: gNB acts as a receiver and gNB acts as a transmitter;

[0221] m5: other models.

[0222] Sensing method, ToF and / or other.

[0223] The sensing function transmits the sensing parameters to the transmitter and receiver through the CP or UP.

[0224] The transmitter starts sending sensing signals via CP or UP according to the sensing parameters received from SF;

[0225] The receiver receives the reflected sensing signal according to the parameters received from the SF, and optionally includes necessary processing, and outputs the expected / defined sensing data to the processor for further processing if necessary.

[0226] The processor processes the sensory data from the receiver and, if necessary, calculates the results using defined methods.

[0227] Consumers receive and consume the output calculated from the sensor data. This output is the aforementioned sensor result.

[0228] The receiver and processor can be the same entity. The transmitter and receiver can also be the same entity. The initiator and user can also be the same entity. The processor may be the same as the sensor function.

[0229] like Figure 7 As shown, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a wireless sensing device, wherein the device includes:

[0230] The sending module 110 is configured to send a sensing service request to the sensing function based on the sensing service, wherein the sensing service request is at least used by the sensing function to configure sensing parameters of the sensing service.

[0231] In one embodiment, the sending module 110 may be a program module. After being executed by a processor, the program module may send the sensing service request to the sensing function.

[0232] In another embodiment, the sending module 110 may be a soft-hard combination module; the soft-hard combination module includes but is not limited to various programmable arrays; the programmable array includes but is not limited to: a field programmable array and / or a complex programmable array.

[0233] In some other embodiments, the sending module 110 may be a pure hardware module; the pure hardware module includes but is not limited to: a dedicated integrated circuit.

[0234] In one embodiment, the sensing service request includes at least one of the following request parameters:

[0235] Sensing target information;

[0236] Service area information of sensing services;

[0237] Sensing period information of sensing service;

[0238] Sensing QoS demand information;

[0239] identification information of an alternative transmitter, wherein the alternative transmitter is capable of transmitting a sensing signal;

[0240] identification information of a candidate receiver, wherein the candidate receiver is capable of receiving a reflection signal generated by the sensing signal acting on a sensing target and outputting sensing data based on the reflection signal;

[0241] identification information of an alternative processor, wherein the alternative processor is capable of determining a sensing result based on the sensing data;

[0242] Alternative sensing model information.

[0243] In one embodiment, the sensing target information includes at least one of the following:

[0244] the area of the sensing target;

[0245] Regional information of the sensing target;

[0246] the position of the sensing target; the volume of the sensing target;

[0247] The speed of the sensing target.

[0248] like Figure 8 As shown, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a wireless sensing device, the device comprising:

[0249] The receiving module 210 is configured to receive a sensing service request;

[0250] The determination module 220 is configured to determine a sensing parameter based on the sensing service request;

[0251] The sending module 230 is configured to send the sensing parameters to an executor of the sensing service; wherein the executor includes: a transmitter that transmits a sensing signal, a receiver that receives a reflection signal generated by the sensing signal acting on a sensing target and outputs sensing data based on the reflection signal, and / or a processor that processes the sensing data.

[0252] In one embodiment, the receiving module 210 , the determining module 220 and the sending module 230 may be program modules. After being executed by a processor, the program modules may receive a sensing service request, determine sensing parameters and send the determined sensing parameters to an executor.

[0253] In another embodiment, the receiving module 210, the determining module 220 and the sending module 230 may be soft-hard combined modules; the soft-hard combined modules include but are not limited to various programmable arrays; the programmable arrays include but are not limited to: field programmable arrays and / or complex programmable arrays.

[0254] In some other embodiments, the receiving module 210 , the determining module 220 and the sending module 230 may be pure hardware modules; the pure hardware modules include but are not limited to application specific integrated circuits.

[0255] In one embodiment, the sensing parameter includes at least one of the following:

[0256] Sensing target information;

[0257] Sensing service information;

[0258] Sensing service area information;

[0259] Sensing period information;

[0260] Sensing QoS requirement information;

[0261] Sensing model information;

[0262] Data format information of sensor data;

[0263] Information on processing algorithms for sensor data.

[0264] In one embodiment, the sensing model information indicates at least one of the following models:

[0265] The first sensing model where the sensor base station acts as a transmitter and receiver;

[0266] A second sensing model in which the user equipment UE acts as a transmitter and a receiver;

[0267] A third sensing model where the base station acts as a transmitter and the UE acts as a receiver;

[0268] A fourth sensing model in which the UE acts as a receiver and the base station acts as a transmitter;

[0269] a fifth sensing model other than the first to fourth sensing models.

[0270] In one embodiment, the sending module 230 is configured to perform at least one of the following:

[0271] Sending the sensing parameters to the executor via a user interface;

[0272] The sensing parameters are sent to the executor through the control plane.

[0273] like Figure 9 As shown, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a wireless sensing device, wherein the device includes:

[0274] The receiving module 310 is configured to receive sensing parameters from the sensing function;

[0275] The providing module 320 is configured to provide a sensing service according to the sensing parameters.

[0276] In one embodiment, the receiving module 310 and the providing module 320 may be program modules. After being executed by a processor, the program modules may receive sensing parameters and provide sensing services according to the sensing parameters.

[0277] In another embodiment, the receiving module 310 and providing module 320 may be soft-hard combination modules; the soft-hard combination modules include but are not limited to various programmable arrays; the programmable arrays include but are not limited to: field programmable arrays and / or complex programmable arrays.

[0278] In some other embodiments, the receiving module 310 and the providing module 320 may be pure hardware modules; the pure hardware modules include but are not limited to: application specific integrated circuits.

[0279] In one embodiment, the receiving module 310 is configured to receive the sensing parameters through a user plane; or receive the sensing parameters through a control plane.

[0280] In one embodiment, the providing module 320 is configured to perform at least one of the following:

[0281] The executor is a transmitter, which transmits a sensing signal according to a transmission parameter in the sensing parameter;

[0282] The executor is a receiver, which receives a reflection signal generated by the sensing signal acting on the sensing target according to the receiving parameter in the sensing parameter and generates sensing data based on the received reflection signal;

[0283] The executor is a processor that processes the sensing data according to the processing parameters in the sensing parameters to obtain a sensing result.

[0284] In one embodiment, any two or three of the receiver, the transmitter, and the processor correspond to the same physical device.

[0285] In one embodiment, the executor includes a processor, and the apparatus further includes:

[0286] The sending module 330 is configured to send the sensing result to the consumer.

[0287] In one embodiment, the number of the receivers is one or more.

[0288] An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a communication device, including:

[0289] a memory for storing processor-executable instructions;

[0290] Processor, respectively memory connected;

[0291] The processor is configured to execute the wireless sensing method of the terminal provided by any of the aforementioned technical solutions.

[0292] The processor may 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.

[0293] Here, the communication device includes: UE, base station or SR and other communication devices.

[0294] The processor can be connected to the memory via a bus or the like, and is used to read the executable program stored in the memory, for example, Figure 3 、 Figures 5 and 6 At least one of the methods shown.

[0295] Figure 10 8 is a block diagram of a UE 800 according to an exemplary embodiment. For example, the UE 800 may be a mobile phone, a computer, a digital broadcast user equipment, a messaging device, a game console, a tablet device, a medical device, a fitness device, a personal digital assistant, etc.

[0296] Reference Figure 10 UE 800 may include one or more of the following components: a processing component 802 , a memory 804 , a power component 806 , a multimedia component 808 , an audio component 810 , an input / output (I / O) interface 812 , a sensor component 814 , and a communication component 816 .

[0297] The processing component 802 generally controls the overall operation of the UE 800, such as operations associated with display, phone calls, data communications, camera operation, and recording operations. The processing component 802 may include one or more processors 820 to execute instructions to perform all or part of the steps of the above-described method. In addition, the processing component 802 may include one or more modules to facilitate interaction between the processing component 802 and other components. For example, the processing component 802 may include a multimedia module to facilitate interaction between the multimedia component 808 and the processing component 802.

[0298] The memory 804 is configured to store various types of data to support operations on the UE 800. Examples of such data include instructions for any application or method operating on the UE 800, contact data, phone book data, messages, pictures, videos, etc. The 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 memory, flash memory, magnetic disk, or optical disk.

[0299] The power component 806 provides power to various components of the UE 800. The power component 806 may include a power management system, one or more power supplies, and other components associated with generating, managing, and distributing power to the UE 800.

[0300] The multimedia component 808 includes a screen that provides an output interface between the UE 800 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 touch screen to receive input signals from the user. The touch panel includes one or more touch sensors to sense touches, slides, and gestures on the touch panel. The touch sensor may not only sense the boundaries of a touch or slide action, but also detect the duration and pressure associated with the touch or slide operation. In some embodiments, the multimedia component 808 includes a front camera and / or a rear camera. When the UE 800 is in an operating mode, such as a shooting mode or a video mode, the front camera and / or the rear camera may receive external multimedia data. Each front camera and rear camera may be a fixed optical lens system or have focal length and optical zoom capabilities.

[0301] The audio component 810 is configured to output and / or input audio signals. For example, the audio component 810 includes a microphone (MIC) that is configured to receive external audio signals when the UE 800 is in an operating mode, such as a call mode, a recording mode, and a voice recognition mode. The received audio signals may be further stored in the memory 804 or transmitted via the communication component 816. In some embodiments, the audio component 810 further includes a speaker for outputting audio signals.

[0302] I / O interface 812 provides an interface between processing component 802 and peripheral interface modules, such as a keyboard, click wheel, buttons, etc. These buttons may include but are not limited to: a home button, volume buttons, a start button, and a lock button.

[0303] The sensor assembly 814 includes one or more sensors for providing various aspects of the status assessment of the UE 800. For example, the sensor assembly 814 can detect the open / closed state of the UE 800, the relative positioning of components, such as the display and keypad of the UE 800. The sensor assembly 814 can also detect changes in the position of the UE 800 or a component of the UE 800, the presence or absence of user contact with the UE 800, the orientation or acceleration / deceleration of the UE 800, and changes in the temperature of the UE 800. The sensor assembly 814 may include a proximity sensor configured to detect the presence of nearby objects without any physical contact. The sensor assembly 814 may also include an optical sensor, such as a CMOS or CCD image sensor, for use in imaging applications. In some embodiments, the sensor assembly 814 may also include an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a magnetic sensor, a pressure sensor, or a temperature sensor.

[0304] The communication component 816 is configured to facilitate wired or wireless communication between the UE 800 and other devices. The UE 800 can access a wireless network based on a communication standard, such as WiFi, 2G or 3G, or a combination thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, the communication component 816 receives a broadcast signal or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management system via a broadcast channel. In an exemplary embodiment, the communication component 816 also includes a near field communication (NFC) module to facilitate short-range communication. For example, the NFC module can be implemented based on radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, infrared data association (IrDA) technology, ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, Bluetooth (BT) technology and other technologies.

[0305] In an exemplary embodiment, UE800 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 above methods.

[0306] In an exemplary embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium including instructions is further provided, such as a memory 804 including instructions, and the instructions can be executed by the processor 820 of the UE 800 to perform the above method. For example, the non-transitory computer-readable storage medium can be a ROM, a random access memory (RAM), a CD-ROM, a magnetic tape, a floppy disk, an optical data storage device, etc.

[0307] like Figure 11 As shown, one embodiment of the present disclosure illustrates the structure of an access device. For example, communication device 900 may be provided as a network-side device. The communication device may be the aforementioned access device and / or core network device. Typical access devices include, but are not limited to, base stations. Core network devices herein include, but are not limited to, the aforementioned SF.

[0308] Reference Figure 11 , the communication device 900 includes a processing component 922, which further includes one or more processors, and a memory resource represented by a memory 932 for storing instructions executable by the processing component 922, such as applications. The applications stored in the memory 932 may include one or more modules, each corresponding to a set of instructions. In addition, the processing component 922 is configured to execute instructions to perform the aforementioned methods. For example, any method performed by the initiator, SF and / or executor is applied to the aforementioned method. Figure 3 、 Figures 5 and 6 The method shown.

[0309] The communication device 900 may also include a power supply component 1926 configured to perform power management of the communication device 900, a wired or wireless network interface 950 configured to connect the communication device 900 to a network, and an input / output (I / O) interface 958. The communication device 900 may operate based on an operating system stored in the memory 932, such as Windows Server™, Mac OS X™, Unix™, Linux™, FreeBSD™, or the like.

[0310] Other embodiments of the present invention will readily occur to those skilled in the art after considering the specification and practicing the invention disclosed herein. This disclosure is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the invention that follow from the general principles of the invention and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The description and examples are to be considered as exemplary only, with the true scope and spirit of the invention being indicated by the following claims.

[0311] It should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the exact construction described above and shown in the drawings, and that various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present invention is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A wireless sensing method, wherein: The method is executed by the initiator, and includes: Based on the application requirements, sending a sensing service request to a sensing function located in a core network, wherein the sensing service request is used by the sensing function to configure sensing parameters of the sensing service; The sensing parameters include: sensing model information, which is used to indicate the sensing model providing the sensing service. Different sensing models provide different one of the following: the executor of the sensing service, the type of sensing signal, and the sensing method.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein The sensing service request includes at least one of the following request parameters: Sensing target information; Service area information of sensing services; Sensing period information of sensing service; Sensing QoS demand information; identification information of an alternative transmitter, wherein the alternative transmitter is capable of transmitting a sensing signal; identification information of a candidate receiver, wherein the candidate receiver is capable of receiving a reflection signal generated by the sensing signal acting on a sensing target and outputting sensing data based on the reflection signal; identification information of an alternative processor, wherein the alternative processor is capable of determining a sensing result based on the sensing data; Alternative sensing model information.

3. The method according to claim 2, wherein: The sensing target information includes at least one of the following: Regional information of the sensing target; the position of the sensing target; the volume of the sensing target; The speed of the sensing target.

4. A wireless sensing method, wherein: The method is performed by a sensing function, comprising: Receive the sensing service request sent by the initiator; determining sensing parameters of a sensing service based on the sensing service request; Sending the sensing parameters to an executor of the sensing service; wherein the executor includes: a transmitter that transmits a sensing signal, a receiver that receives a reflection signal generated by the sensing signal acting on a sensing target and outputs sensing data based on the reflection signal, and / or a processor that processes the sensing data; The sensing function is located in the core network, and the sensing parameters include: sensing model information, which is used to indicate the sensing model providing the sensing service; different sensing models provide different one of the following: the executor of the sensing service, the type of sensing signal, and the sensing method.

5. The method according to claim 4, wherein The sensing parameters also include at least one of the following: Sensing target information; Sensing service information; Sensing service area information; Sensing period information; Sensing QoS requirement information; Data format information of sensor data; Information on processing algorithms for sensor data.

6. The method according to claim 5, wherein: The sensing model information indicates at least one of the following models: The first sensing model where the sensor base station acts as a transmitter and receiver; A second sensing model in which the user equipment UE acts as a transmitter and a receiver; A third sensing model where the base station acts as a transmitter and the UE acts as a receiver; A fourth sensing model in which the UE acts as a receiver and the base station acts as a transmitter; a fifth sensing model other than the first to fourth sensing models.

7. The method according to any one of claims 4 to 6, wherein: The sending of the sensing parameters to the executor of the sensing service includes at least one of the following: Sending the sensing parameters to the executor via a user interface; The sensing parameters are sent to the executor through the control plane.

8. A wireless sensing method, wherein: The method is executed by the executor, and includes: receiving sensing parameters from a sensing function located in a core network; providing sensing services according to the sensing parameters; Among them, the sensing parameters include: sensing model information, which is used to indicate the sensing model that provides the sensing service; different sensing models provide different one of the following: executors of the sensing service, types of sensing signals, and different sensing methods. The executors include: a transmitter that transmits a sensing signal, a receiver that receives a reflected signal generated by the sensing signal acting on a sensing target and outputs sensing data based on the reflected signal, and / or a processor that processes the sensing data.

9. The method according to claim 8, wherein Receives sensing parameters from the sensing function, including: receiving the sensing parameters through a user plane; or, The sensing parameters are received via a control surface.

10. The method according to claim 8 or 9, wherein: Providing a sensing service according to the sensing parameter includes at least one of the following: The executor is a transmitter, which transmits a sensing signal according to a transmission parameter in the sensing parameter; The executor is a receiver, which receives a reflection signal generated by the sensing signal acting on the sensing target according to the receiving parameter in the sensing parameter and generates sensing data based on the received reflection signal; The executor is a processor that processes the sensing data according to the processing parameters in the sensing parameters to obtain a sensing result.

11. The method according to claim 10, wherein: Any two or three of the receiver, the transmitter and the processor correspond to the same physical device.

12. The method according to claim 10, wherein: The executor includes a processor, and the method further includes: The sensing result is sent to the consumer.

13. The method according to claim 10, wherein: The number of the receivers is one or more.

14. A wireless sensing device, wherein: The device comprises: The sending module is configured to send a sensing service request to the sensing function located in the core network based on application requirements, wherein the sensing service request is used by the sensing function to configure the sensing parameters of the sensing service; wherein the sensing parameters include: sensing model information, which is used to indicate the sensing model that provides the sensing service, and different sensing models provide different one of the following: the executor of the sensing service, the type of sensing signal, and the sensing method.

15. The device according to claim 14, wherein The sensing service request includes at least one of the following request parameters: Sensing target information; Service area information of sensing services; Sensing period information of sensing service; Sensing QoS demand information; identification information of an alternative transmitter, wherein the alternative transmitter is capable of transmitting a sensing signal; identification information of a candidate receiver, wherein the candidate receiver is capable of receiving a reflection signal generated by the sensing signal acting on a sensing target and outputting sensing data based on the reflection signal; identification information of an alternative processor, wherein the alternative processor is capable of determining a sensing result based on the sensing data; Alternative sensing model information.

16. The device according to claim 15, wherein The sensing target information includes at least one of the following: Regional information of the sensing target; the position of the sensing target; the volume of the sensing target; The speed of the sensing target.

17. A wireless sensing device, wherein: The device comprises: A receiving module is configured to receive a sensing service request sent by an initiator; a determination module configured to determine a sensing parameter of a sensing service based on the sensing service request; A sending module is configured to send the sensing parameters to an executor of the sensing service; wherein the executor includes: a transmitter that transmits a sensing signal, a receiver that receives a reflected signal generated by the sensing signal acting on a sensing target and outputs sensing data based on the reflected signal, and / or a processor that processes the sensing data; the sensing function is located in a core network, and the sensing parameters include: sensing model information for indicating a sensing model that provides the sensing service; different sensing models provide different one of the following: the executor of the sensing service, the type of sensing signal, and the sensing method.

18. The device according to claim 17, wherein The sensing parameters also include at least one of the following: Sensing target information; Sensing service information; Sensing service area information; Sensing period information; Sensing QoS requirement information; Data format information of sensor data; Information on processing algorithms for sensor data.

19. The device according to claim 18, wherein The sensing model information indicates at least one of the following models: The first sensing model where the sensor base station acts as a transmitter and receiver; A second sensing model in which the user equipment UE acts as a transmitter and a receiver; A third sensing model where the base station acts as a transmitter and the UE acts as a receiver; A fourth sensing model in which the UE acts as a receiver and the base station acts as a transmitter; a fifth sensing model other than the first to fourth sensing models.

20. The device according to any one of claims 17 to 19, wherein The sending module is configured to perform at least one of the following: Sending the sensing parameters to the executor via a user interface; The sensing parameters are sent to the executor through the control plane.

21. A wireless sensing device, wherein: The device comprises: a receiving module configured to receive sensing parameters from a sensing function located in a core network; A providing module is configured to provide a sensing service based on the sensing parameters; wherein the sensing parameters include: sensing model information, which is used to indicate the sensing model that provides the sensing service; different sensing models provide different one of the following: an executor of the sensing service, a type of sensing signal, and a different sensing method, and the executor includes: a transmitter that transmits a sensing signal, a receiver that receives a reflected signal generated by the sensing signal acting on a sensing target and outputs sensing data based on the reflected signal, and / or a processor that processes the sensing data.

22. The device according to claim 21, wherein The receiving module is configured to receive the sensing parameters through a user plane; or receive the sensing parameters through a control plane.

23. The device according to claim 21 or 22, wherein The providing module is configured to perform at least one of the following: The executor is a transmitter, which transmits a sensing signal according to a transmission parameter in the sensing parameter; The executor is a receiver, which receives a reflection signal generated by the sensing signal acting on the sensing target according to the receiving parameter in the sensing parameter and generates sensing data based on the received reflection signal; The executor is a processor that processes the sensing data according to the processing parameters in the sensing parameters to obtain a sensing result.

24. The device according to claim 23, wherein Any two or three of the receiver, the transmitter and the processor correspond to the same physical device.

25. The apparatus according to claim 23, wherein The executor includes a processor, and the device further includes: The sending module is configured to send the sensing result to the consumer.

26. The apparatus according to claim 23, wherein The number of the receivers is one or more.

27. A communication device comprising a processor, a transceiver, a memory, and an executable program stored in the memory and capable of being run by the processor, wherein: When the processor runs the executable program, the method provided in any one of claims 1 to 3, 4 to 7 or 8 to 13 is performed.

28. A computer storage medium storing an executable program; after being executed by a processor, the executable program can implement the method provided in any one of claims 1 to 3, 4 to 7, or 8 to 13.

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