Methods, devices, equipment and storage media for network resource management

Abstract

This application relates to a method, apparatus, device, and storage medium for managing network resources, and pertains to the field of communication technology. The method is applied to a network resource management model, which includes a first-level operator central control unit (CU) and at least one second-level operator CU. The first-level operator CU is connected to at least one second-level operator CU. The first-level operator CU is used to configure base station-level information, and the second-level operator CU is used to configure cell-level information. The method includes: a target second-level operator CU acquiring measurements of network performance within a target logical cell; the target second-level operator CU being any one of at least one second-level operator CU; and the target second-level operator CU sending the measurements to the first-level operator CU. This allows for better collection and reporting of measurements from participating operators.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of communication technology, and in particular to a method, apparatus, device and storage medium for managing network resources. Background Technology

[0002] As business development requires, the total amount of various information resources that can be utilized through the network environment (hereinafter referred to as:

[0003] Network resources are constantly being added to or removed from the network. To facilitate the management of network resources, the industry has proposed the Network Resource Model (NRM). NRM is an abstract representation of real-world network resources. It includes network resource classes, resource class attributes, and the relationships between resource classes, providing a unified abstract description of network resources. Its purpose is to provide a complete and accurate description of network resources, supporting the rapid generation and expansion of network resources, enabling dynamic maintenance and management of network resources, resource object expansion, resource association, and the association between networks, services, and customers. It also provides support for upper-layer applications such as network planning, service activation, and service assurance.

[0004] With the rapid development of 5G, shared networks will become the mainstream direction for future mobile communication network construction. In shared network scenarios, 5G systems only have a multi-operator core network (MOCN) sharing mode. In MOCN sharing mode, network management can simultaneously configure cell attribute information for one or more logical cells. However, in existing NRMs, each information object class (IOC) refers to a single physical cell. Therefore, the construction operator lacks the ability to configure the collection and reporting of measurements for each participating operator, making it impossible for the construction operator to collect and report measurements from participating operators.

[0005] It is evident that ensuring the better collection and reporting of measurements from participating operators during the management of shared networks has become a pressing issue that needs to be addressed. Summary of the Invention

[0006] This application provides a method, apparatus, device, and storage medium for managing network resources, to better collect and report measurement values ​​from participating operators. The technical solution of this application is as follows:

[0007] According to a first aspect of the embodiments of this application, a network resource management method is provided, applied to a network resource management model. The network resource management model includes a first-level operator central control unit (CU) and at least one second-level operator CU. The first-level operator CU is connected to at least one second-level operator CU. The first-level operator CU is used to configure base station-level information, and the second-level operator CU is used to configure cell-level information. The method includes: a target second-level operator CU acquiring measurement values ​​of network performance within a target logical cell; the target second-level operator CU being any one of the at least one second-level operator CU; and the target second-level operator CU sending the measurement values ​​to the first-level operator CU.

[0008] In one possible implementation, at least one Tier 2 operator CU is also connected to the New Radio (NR) cell CU.

[0009] In one possible implementation, the first-level operator CU is connected to the base station's CU control plane (CP) (CU-CP).

[0010] In one possible implementation, base station-level information includes base station identifier attributes, base station identifier length attributes, and public land mobile network identifier attributes, while cell-level information includes local cell identifier attributes and public land mobile network list attributes.

[0011] In one possible implementation, the network resource management model is applied to a multi-operator core network shared MOCN mode.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the local cell identifier attribute, public land mobile network list attribute, and new radio tracking area code attribute in the new air interface base station distribution unit are all discontinued.

[0013] Secondly, a network resource management device is provided, applied to a network resource management model. The network resource management model includes a first-level operator central control unit (CU) and at least one second-level operator CU. The first-level operator CU is connected to at least one second-level operator CU. The first-level operator CU is used to configure base station-level information, and the second-level operator CU is used to configure cell-level information. The device includes an acquisition unit and a transmission unit. The acquisition unit is used to acquire measurement values ​​of network performance within a target logical cell through a target second-level operator CU; the target second-level operator CU is any one of at least one second-level operator CU. The transmission unit is used to transmit the measurement values ​​to the first-level operator CU through the target second-level operator CU.

[0014] In one possible implementation, at least one Tier 2 operator CU is also connected to a new radio (NR) cell CU.

[0015] In one possible implementation, the first-level operator CU is connected to the base station's CU control plane CP (CU-CP).

[0016] In one possible implementation, base station-level information includes base station identifier attributes, base station identifier length attributes, and public land mobile network identifier attributes, while cell-level information includes local cell identifier attributes and public land mobile network list attributes.

[0017] In one possible implementation, the network resource management model is applied to a multi-operator core network shared MOCN mode.

[0018] In one possible implementation, the local cell identifier attribute, public land mobile network list attribute, and new radio tracking area code attribute in the new air interface base station distribution unit are all discontinued.

[0019] Thirdly, an electronic device is provided, comprising: a processor and a communication interface; the communication interface and the processor are coupled, the processor being used to run computer programs or instructions to implement the network resource management method of the first aspect.

[0020] Fourthly, a computer-readable storage medium, wherein when computer-executable instructions stored in the computer-readable storage medium are executed by a processor of an electronic device, the electronic device is capable of performing a network resource management method as described in the first aspect.

[0021] Fifthly, a computer program product is provided, the computer program product including computer instructions, which, when executed on an electronic device, cause the electronic device to perform the network resource management method of the first aspect.

[0022] The technical solution of the first aspect provided by the embodiments of this application brings at least the following beneficial effects: Due to the introduction of new IOCs: a first-level operator CU and a second-level operator CU, the first-level operator CU is used to configure base station-level information, and the second-level operator CU is used to configure cell-level information. Thus, the operator should have the ability to collect and report measurement values ​​(e.g., active UE measurement values, packet delay measurement values) at the public land mobile network (PLMN) granularity for each participating operator, and after configuration for each participating operator, obtain network performance measurement values ​​within the target logical cell through the target second-level operator CU, which can be any one of at least one second-level operator CU. Measurement values ​​are then sent to the first-level operator CU through the target second-level operator CU. Therefore, the measurement values ​​of participating operators are collected and reported more effectively.

[0023] In addition, due to the introduction of Tier 1 operator CU and Tier 2 operator CU, the construction operator in the technical solution of this application should have the ability to configure next generation (NG) control (NGC) and NG user (NGU) separately for each participating operator. For the 3GPP management system, the construction operator should have the ability to configure public F1 interface and private F1 interface for all participating operators.

[0024] It should be noted that the technical effects of any of the implementation methods in aspects two through five can be found in the technical effects of the corresponding implementation methods in aspect one, and will not be repeated here.

[0025] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and do not limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0026] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application, and do not constitute an undue limitation of this application.

[0027] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a wireless communication system architecture provided in this application embodiment;

[0028] Figure 2 This application provides a schematic diagram of an access network access node structure.

[0029] Figure 3 This is one of the schematic diagrams of an NRM model structure provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 4 This is a second schematic diagram of an NRM model structure provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 5 One of the flowcharts for a network resource management method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0031] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of another wireless communication system architecture provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0032] Figure 7 This is the third schematic diagram of an NRM model structure provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 8 This is the fourth schematic diagram of an NRM model structure provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0033] Figure 9 A second flowchart illustrating a method for managing network resources provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0034] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the structure of a network resource management device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0035] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device provided in an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0036] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of this application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0037] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this application described herein can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this application. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this application as detailed in the appended claims.

[0038] Before providing a detailed introduction to the transaction methods provided in this application, let me briefly introduce the relevant elements, application scenarios, and implementation environment involved in this application.

[0039] First, a brief introduction to the relevant elements involved in this application will be given.

[0040] The tracking area code (TAC) is an identifier for the tracking area within a PLMN, used for the location management of user equipment (UE), and is unique within the PLMN.

[0041] The NG interface is the interface between the radio access network and the core network, including two types: NGC and NGU. These serve as the control and data interfaces between the 5G radio access network and the 5G core network, respectively. The NGC interface, also known as the N2 interface, is the control plane interface between the 5G radio access network and the 5G core network.

[0042] A Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) is a network established and operated to provide terrestrial mobile communication services to the public. This network is typically interconnected with the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) to form a regional communication network.

[0043] A Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) identifier is a network identifier established and operated for the purpose of providing land mobile communication services to the public.

[0044] Secondly, a brief introduction to the application scenarios involved in this application will be given.

[0045] In related technologies, as business needs evolve, the total amount of various information resources available through the network environment (hereinafter referred to as "network resources") is constantly being added to or removed. To facilitate the management of network resources, the industry has proposed Network Resource Management (NRM). NRM is an abstract representation of real-world network resources. It includes network resource classes, resource class attributes, and the relationships between resource classes, providing a unified abstract description of network resources. Its purpose is to provide a complete and accurate description of network resources, supporting the rapid generation and expansion of network resources, enabling dynamic maintenance and management of network resources, resource object expansion, resource association, and the association between networks, services, and customers. It also provides support for upper-layer applications such as network planning, service activation, and service assurance.

[0046] With the rapid development of 5G, shared networks will become the mainstream direction for future mobile communication network construction. In shared network scenarios, 5G systems only have the MOCN (Multi-Level Cell) sharing mode. In MOCN sharing mode, the management of the shared network can simultaneously configure cell attribute information for one or more logical cells. However, in existing NRMs (Network Management Controllers), each IOC refers to a single physical cell. Therefore, the construction operator lacks the ability to configure the collection and reporting of measurements for each participating operator, making it impossible for the construction operator to collect and report the measurements of participating operators. Therefore, how to better collect and report the measurements of participating operators when managing shared networks has become an urgent problem to be solved.

[0047] To address the aforementioned problems, this application provides a network resource management method applied to a network resource management model. The network resource management model includes a first-level operator central control unit (CU) and at least one second-level operator CU. The first-level operator CU is connected to at least one second-level operator CU. The first-level operator CU is used to configure base station-level information, and the second-level operator CU is used to configure cell-level information. The method includes: a target second-level operator CU acquiring measured values ​​of network performance within a target logical cell; the target second-level operator CU being any one of at least one second-level operator CU; and the target second-level operator CU sending the measured values ​​to the first-level operator CU.

[0048] Due to the introduction of new IOCs: a Tier 1 operator CU and a Tier 2 operator CU, the Tier 1 operator CU is used to configure base station-level information, and the Tier 2 operator CU is used to configure cell-level information. Therefore, the operator building the network must have the capability to collect and report measurements (e.g., active UE measurements, packet delay measurements) at the granularity of the public land mobile network (PLMN) for each participating operator. After configuration for each participating operator, the operator must obtain network performance measurements within the target logical cell through the target Tier 2 operator CU, which can be any one of at least one Tier 2 operator CU. Measurements are then sent to the Tier 1 operator CU through the target Tier 2 operator CU. This allows for better collection and reporting of measurements from participating operators.

[0049] In addition, due to the introduction of Tier 1 operator CU and Tier 2 operator CU, the construction operator in the technical solution of this application should have the ability to configure next generation (NG) control (NGC) and NG user (NGU) separately for each participating operator. For the 3GPP management system, the construction operator should have the ability to configure public F1 interface and private F1 interface for all participating operators.

[0050] Finally, a brief introduction is given to the implementation environment (implementation architecture) involved in the method provided in this application.

[0051] The network resource management method provided in this application can be used in any type of communication system, such as a 3rd generation partnership project (3GPP) communication system, for example, a long term evolution (LTE) system, or a 5G or NR system, or a non-3GPP communication system. This application does not limit the application in this regard.

[0052] Figure 1 The diagram shown is a simplified schematic of a communication system 100 architecture to which embodiments of the present invention can be applied. Figure 1 As shown, the communication system 100 may include: radio access network (RAN) equipment 101, core network 102, etc.

[0053] The RAN device 101 is used to provide access services to its coverage area to access the core network 102. Terminals located in its coverage area access the core network 102 through the access services of the RAN device 101 to realize service data transmission.

[0054] For example, RAN equipment can be a base station, a broadband network gateway (BNG), an aggregation switch, or a non-3GPP access device. Base stations can include various forms, such as macro base stations, micro base stations (also known as small stations), relay stations, and access points. This application does not specifically limit these types. For example, RAN equipment can be an evolved universal terrestrial radio access network (E-UTRAN) device in a 4th generation (4G) network, a next-generation radio access network (NG-RAN) device in a 5G network, an evolved node B (eNodeB), a next-generation node B (gNB) wireless fidelity (WIFI) access point (AP), or a world interoperability for microwave access (WIMAX) base station (BS), etc.

[0055] For example, taking a 5G system as an example, the specific structure of the RAN equipment and the access node of the core network can be as follows: Figure 2 As shown, a gNB can contain one gNB core unit (CU) and one or more gNB distributed units (DUs). The gNB CU and gNB DU are connected via the F1 interface. A gNB DU is connected to only one gNBCU. The gNB can connect to the 5G core network via the NG interface. It should be noted that if the gNB is further subdivided, a gNBCU can include one gNB CU (control plane, CP) and one gNB CU (user plane, UP).

[0056] Furthermore, the NRM model defined by existing standards for NG-RAN deployment scenarios can be as follows: Figure 3 As shown. Figure 3The diagram illustrates the following: GNBCUCP Function IOC represents the CU-CP function of the gNB; GNBCUUP Function IOC represents the CU-UP function of the gNB; NR Cell CU IOC represents the cell-level function of the gNB's CU; GNBDU Function IOC represents the DU function of the gNB; and NR Cell DU IOC represents the cell-level function of the gNB's DU.

[0057] Whether it's a discrete architecture gNB or a non-discrete architecture gNB, the gNB can be... Figure 3 The diagram illustrates the GNBCUCP function IOC, GNBCUUP function IOC, NR cell CU IOC, GNBDU function IOC, and NR cell DU IOC.

[0058] Each operator can establish dedicated RAN equipment to provide its access network to the coverage area of ​​the RAN equipment, thereby providing the operator's network services to users in the coverage area. The cells included in the coverage area provided by an operator's RAN equipment are called physical cells. It should be understood that a physical cell is a cell physically provided by the RAN equipment.

[0059] In a shared network scenario, the access network of a region can be shared with other operators, allowing multiple operators in a region to share the access (shared) network. When a cell in an access network is shared by multiple operators, the cell corresponding to each operator is called a logical cell, thus forming a situation where one physical cell corresponds to multiple logical cells. In related technologies, each IOC in the NRM refers to a single physical cell. Therefore, existing NRMs obviously cannot configure cell attribute information for multiple logical cells simultaneously, and cannot satisfy the need to differentiate the management permissions and parameter configuration capabilities of the construction operator and participating operators.

[0060] In order to solve the existing technical problems, such as Figure 4 As shown in the embodiment of this application, an NRM is provided. This NRM introduces two IOCs: the Operator CU (IOC) and the NR Operator Cell CU (IOC). The Operator CU is functionally connected to the GNBCUUP, and the NR Operator Cell CU is connected to both the Operator CU and the NR Cell DU.

[0061] In some embodiments, an OperatorCU refers to a single physical cell, while an OperatorcellCU includes multiple logical cells. In a shared network scenario, one OperatorCU corresponds to multiple OperatorcellCUs.

[0062] In other embodiments, the contractor creates and configures separate operator CU instances and NR OperatorcellCU instances for each participating operator.

[0063] For example, consider a shared network with two participating operators. The construction operator creates two operator CU instances and two NR operator cell CU instances. Each operator CU is connected to its corresponding NR operator cell CU. Each NR operator cell CU is connected to an NR cell DU, and each operator CU is connected to the GNBCUUP function.

[0064] The embodiments of this application will now be described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0065] like Figure 5 As shown, the network resource management method provided in this application embodiment may include the following steps.

[0066] S201, Electronic devices acquire network architecture.

[0067] Specifically, before acquiring the network architecture, the contractor builds a multi-operator scenario based on MOCN for 5G co-construction and sharing architecture. For NG-RAN MOCN network sharing scenarios with multiple cell identifier broadcasts, gNB can configure different PLMN IDs, NR cell identifiers and TAC configurations used by different participating operators.

[0068] Subsequently, electronic devices will access a shared network architecture.

[0069] For example, such as Figure 6 As shown, User1 belongs to PLAAM A in the shared area, and User2 belongs to PLAAMB in the shared area. The gNB is connected to the core network of participating operator 1 and the core network of participating operator 2, respectively.

[0070] S202. Electronic devices obtain the permissions and requirements of the construction operator and participating operators.

[0071] Specifically, electronic devices obtain the permissions and requirements of the construction operator and participating operators based on the co-construction and sharing network architecture and the configuration of the network sharing scenario.

[0072] For example, based on the network sharing scenario configuration, the 3GPP network management system configures the permissions and requirements for the co-construction and sharing operator (MOP) and participating operator (POP) in the network sharing scenario, including: the MOP should have the ability to configure NgC and NgU separately for each participating operator; the MOP should have the ability to configure Public Land Mobile Network Identification Information (PLMN-IdentityInfo) (including PLMNID, NR cell identifier, TAC) separately for each participating operator; the MOP should have the ability to collect and report measurement values ​​(such as active UE measurement values, packet delay measurement values) at the PLMN granularity for each participating operator; and the MOP should have the ability to configure public F1 interfaces and private F1 interfaces for all participating operators.

[0073] S203. Electronic devices configure network resource models based on the permissions and requirements of the contractor and participating operators.

[0074] Specifically, the network resource management model includes physical IOCs and logical IOCs. Physical IOCs and logical IOCs are independent of each other. The physical IOC includes attributes related to the physical cell, while the logical IOC includes attributes related to the logical cell. This application introduces new IOCs: the operator CU (IOC), representing operator-specific gNB-level information (including operator-specific gNB ID, gNBIdlength, and pLMNID); and the NR operator cell CU (IOC), representing operator-specific cell-level information (including operator-specific CelllocalID and PLMNInfoList).

[0075] For example, based on the above Figure 4 ,like Figure 7 As shown, this example includes two participating operators. The electronic equipment is configured with operator CU1, operator CU2, NR operator cell CU1, and NR operator cell CU2.

[0076] For example, based on the above Figure 4 ,like Figure 8 As shown, this example includes two participating operators. The electronic equipment is configured with operator CU, NR operator cell CU1, and NR operator cell CU2.

[0077] The operator core unit (IOC) contains attributes that support operator-specific gNB-CU level information (including gNB ID, gNBIdLength, and PLMNID) to support 5G multi-operator core network (5G MOCN) sharing. The contractor creates and configures a single instance of the operator CU (IOC) for each participating operator. After configuration, the attributes in the operator CU instance override the attributes in the GNBCUCPFunction instance.

[0078] It should be noted that the Carrier CU (IOC) is only used to support MOCN. If MOCN is not supported, this Carrier CU (IOC) will not be used. The Carrier CU (IOC) includes attributes inherited from the previous layer IOC and new attributes as shown in Table 1 below:

[0079] Table 1. Operator CU Attribute Table

[0080]

[0081] Where M stands for mandatory, T for feasible, and F for infeasible.

[0082] The NR operator cell CU contains attributes that support operator-specific cell-level information (such as cellLocalID and pLMNInfoList) to support network sharing in 5G multi-operator core networks (5G MOCN). A single instance of the NR operator cell CU should be created and configured for each participating operator. During configuration, attributes will override those in the associated NR cell CU instance.

[0083] It should be noted that the NR operator cell CU is only used to support MOCN. If MOCN is not supported, this NR operator cell CU (IOC) will not be used.

[0084] The NR operator's cell CU includes attributes inherited from the upper-layer IOC and the attributes listed in Table 2 below:

[0085] Table 2 NR Operator Cell CU Attribute Table

[0086]

[0087] In addition, based on the newly added operator CU and NR operator cell CU NRM, the GNBCU function IOC and NR cell CU IOC in the current NR NRM need to be modified as follows:

[0088] 1. When MOCN network sharing is configured, the support qualifiers for the attributes "gNBId" and "gNBIdLength" in the GNBCU function IOC need to be changed to "CM".

[0089] 2. When MOCN network sharing is configured, the support qualifiers for the attributes "cellLocalId", "pLMNInfoList" and "nRTAC" in NRCelDU IOC need to be changed to "CM".

[0090] Understandably, if NRM is configured in MOCN network sharing, the values ​​of the attributes "gNBId" and "gNBIdLength" in the GNBCU function IOC, as well as the values ​​of the attributes "cellLocalId", "pLMNInfoList", and "nRTAC" in the NRCelDU IOC, will not be used.

[0091] It should be noted that, apart from the NRCelDU (IOC) and NRCelDU (IOC) attributes mentioned above that need to be modified and updated, the other attributes of IOC in NRM (such as cell local identifier, cell status, NR area tracking code, etc.) have not been modified.

[0092] Understandably, in this embodiment of the application, by adding two IOCs, the Operator CU and the NR Operator Cell CU, to the NRM and configuring corresponding new attributes and permissions as needed, it is ensured that when managing the shared network, attribute information based on the operator cell can be configured for multiple operator logical cells simultaneously. This improves how the construction operator (MOP) and participating operator (POP) manage network resources related to logical cells, enables flexible configuration of different cell IDs, and enhances the operator's management of cells.

[0093] In the NRM scenario described in this application embodiment, the operator should have the capability to configure NgC and NgU individually for each participating operator; the operator should have the capability to configure Public Land Mobile Network Identification Information (PLMN-IdentityInfo, including PLMNID, NR cell identifier, and TAC) individually for each participating operator; the operator should have the capability to collect and report measurement values ​​(e.g., active UE measurement values, packet delay measurement values) at the PLMN granularity for each participating operator; and the operator should have the capability to configure public and private F1 interfaces for all participating operators. Based on this, it is possible to better and more flexibly configure different cell IDs, improving the operator's management of cell network resources.

[0094] For example, taking the acquisition and reporting of measurements at the PLMN granularity of each participating operator as an example, the network resource management method provided in this application embodiment, such as... Figure 9 As shown, it includes: S301-S302.

[0095] S301, The target second-level operator CU obtains the measured values ​​of network performance within the target logical cell.

[0096] The target Tier 2 operator CU is any one of at least one Tier 2 operator CU.

[0097] As one possible approach, the target NR operator cell CU acquires measurements of network performance within the target logical cell (e.g., active UE measurements, packet delay measurements).

[0098] Understandably, the second-tier operator CU is the NR operator's cell CU.

[0099] S302, The target second-level operator CU sends the measurement value to the first-level operator CU.

[0100] As one possible approach, the target NR operator cell CU sends measurement values ​​to the target operator CU corresponding to the target NR operator cell CU.

[0101] Subsequently, the target operator CU sends the measurement values ​​to the GNBCUCP function.

[0102] In addition, the target NR operator cell CU sends measurement values ​​to the target cell CU corresponding to the target NR operator cell CU.

[0103] The technical solution provided by the embodiments of this application brings at least the following beneficial effects: By introducing new IOCs: a first-level operator CU and a second-level operator CU, where the first-level operator CU is used to configure base station-level information and the second-level operator CU is used to configure cell-level information, the construction operator should have the ability to collect and report measurement values ​​(e.g., active UE measurement values, packet delay measurement values) at the public land mobile network (PLMN) granularity for each participating operator. After configuration for each participating operator, the network performance measurement values ​​within the target logical cell are obtained through the target second-level operator CU, which can be any one of at least one second-level operator CU. Measurement values ​​are then sent to the first-level operator CU through the target second-level operator CU. This leads to better collection and reporting of measurement values ​​from participating operators.

[0104] The foregoing mainly describes the solutions provided by the embodiments of this application from a methodological perspective. To achieve the above functions, the transaction device or electronic device includes hardware structures and / or software modules corresponding to the execution of each function. Those skilled in the art should readily recognize that, based on the units and algorithm steps of the various examples described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein, this application can be implemented in hardware or a combination of hardware and computer software. Whether a function is executed in hardware or by computer software driving hardware depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Those skilled in the art can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered beyond the scope of this application.

[0105] This application embodiment can, according to the above method, exemplarily divide a network resource management device or electronic device into functional modules. For example, the network resource management device or electronic device may include functional modules corresponding to each functional division, or two or more functions may be integrated into one processing module. The integrated module can be implemented in hardware or as a software functional module. It should be noted that the module division in this application embodiment is illustrative and only represents one logical functional division; in actual implementation, there may be other division methods.

[0106] For example, embodiments of this application also provide a network resource management device.

[0107] Figure 10 This is a block diagram illustrating a network resource management apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment. (Refer to...) Figure 10 The network resource management device 40 is applied to a network resource management model, which includes a first-level operator central control unit (CU) and at least one second-level operator CU. The first-level operator CU is connected to at least one second-level operator CU. The first-level operator CU is used to configure base station-level information, and the second-level operator CU is used to configure cell-level information. The device includes an acquisition unit 401 and a transmission unit 402.

[0108] The acquisition unit 401 is used to acquire the measurement value of the network performance within the target logical cell through the target second-level operator CU; the target second-level operator CU is any one of at least one second-level operator CU.

[0109] The transmitting unit 402 is used to transmit measurement values ​​to the first-level operator CU through the target second-level operator CU.

[0110] In one possible implementation, at least one Tier 2 operator CU is also connected to a new radio (NR) cell CU.

[0111] In one possible implementation, the first-level operator CU is connected to the base station's CU control plane CP (CU-CP).

[0112] In one possible implementation, base station-level information includes base station identifier attributes, base station identifier length attributes, and public land mobile network identifier attributes, while cell-level information includes local cell identifier attributes and public land mobile network list attributes.

[0113] In one possible implementation, the network resource management model is applied to a multi-operator core network shared MOCN mode.

[0114] In one possible implementation, the local cell identifier attribute, public land mobile network list attribute, and new radio tracking area code attribute in the new air interface base station distribution unit are all discontinued.

[0115] In the case where the functions of the integrated modules described above are implemented in hardware, this application provides a possible structural schematic diagram of the electronic device involved in the above embodiments. For example... Figure 11 As shown, the electronic device 50 includes a processor 501, a memory 502, and a bus 503. The processor 501 and the memory 502 can be connected via the bus 503.

[0116] Processor 501 is the control center of the communication device. It can be a single processor or a collective term for multiple processing elements. For example, processor 501 can be a general-purpose central processing unit (CPU) or other general-purpose processors. The general-purpose processor can be a microprocessor or any conventional processor.

[0117] As one embodiment, processor 501 may include one or more CPUs, for example Figure 11 CPU 0 and CPU 1 are shown in the diagram.

[0118] The memory 502 may be a read-only memory (ROM) or other type of static storage device capable of storing static information and instructions, random access memory (RAM) or other type of dynamic storage device capable of storing information and instructions, or electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), disk storage media or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium capable of carrying or storing desired program code in the form of instructions or data structures and accessible by a computer, but is not limited thereto.

[0119] As one possible implementation, the memory 502 can exist independently of the processor 501. The memory 502 can be connected to the processor 501 via a bus 503 and is used to store instructions or program code. When the processor 501 calls and executes the instructions or program code stored in the memory 502, it can implement the sensor determination method provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0120] In another possible implementation, the memory 502 can also be integrated with the processor 501.

[0121] Bus 503 can be an Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) bus, a Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) bus, or an Extended Industry Standard Architecture (EISA) bus, etc. This bus can be divided into address bus, data bus, control bus, etc. For ease of representation, Figure 11 The bus is represented by a single thick line, but this does not mean that there is only one bus or one type of bus.

[0122] It should be pointed out that, Figure 11 The structure shown does not constitute a limitation on the electronic device 50. Except... Figure 11 In addition to the components shown, the electronic device 50 may include more or fewer components than illustrated, or combine certain components, or have different component arrangements.

[0123] Optionally, the electronic device 50 provided in this application embodiment may also include a communication interface 504.

[0124] Communication interface 504 is used to connect with other devices via a communication network. This communication network can be Ethernet, a wireless access network, a wireless local area network (WLAN), etc. Communication interface 504 may include a receiving unit for receiving data and a transmitting unit for transmitting data.

[0125] In one design, the communication interface of the electronic device 50 provided in this application embodiment can also be integrated into the processor.

[0126] In another hardware architecture of the TSN gateway provided in this application embodiment, the electronic device may include a processor and a communication interface. The processor is coupled to the communication interface.

[0127] The functions of the processor can be found in the processor description above. In addition, the processor also has storage functions, which can be found in the memory function description above.

[0128] The communication interface is used to provide data to the processor. This communication interface can be an internal interface of the communication device or an external interface of the communication device.

[0129] It should be noted that the above-mentioned alternative hardware structure does not constitute a limitation on the TSN gateway. In addition to the above-mentioned alternative hardware component, the electronic device may include more or fewer components, or combine certain components, or have different component arrangements.

[0130] When the functions of the integrated modules described above are implemented in hardware, the present application provides a structural diagram of the middleware involved in the above embodiments, which can be referred to as the structural diagram of the execution machine described above.

[0131] This application also provides a computer-readable storage medium storing instructions. When a computer executes these instructions, the computer performs each step of the network resource management method flow shown in the above method embodiments.

[0132] This application also provides a computer program product containing instructions that, when executed on a computer, cause the computer to perform the network resource management method described in the above method embodiments.

[0133] The computer-readable storage medium may be, for example, but not limited to, an electrical, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor system, apparatus, or device, or any combination thereof. More specific examples of computer-readable storage media (a non-exhaustive list) include: an electrical connection having one or more wires, a portable computer disk, a hard disk, random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), registers, hard disks, optical fibers, compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM), optical storage devices, magnetic storage devices, or any suitable combination of the foregoing, or any other form of computer-readable storage medium in the art. An exemplary storage medium is coupled to a processor, enabling the processor to read information from and write information to the storage medium. Of course, the storage medium may also be a component of the processor. The processor and the storage medium may reside in an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC). In the embodiments of this application, the computer-readable storage medium can be any tangible medium that contains or stores a program that can be used by or in conjunction with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device.

[0134] Since the server, user equipment, computer-readable storage medium, and computer program product in the embodiments of this application can be applied to the above methods, the technical effects that can be obtained can also be referred to the above method embodiments. The embodiments of this application will not be repeated here.

[0135] The above are merely specific embodiments of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A method of managing network resources, characterized by, The method is applied to a network resource management model, the network resource management model is applied to a multi-operator core network sharing (MOCN) mode, the network resource management model comprises a first-level operator central control unit (CU) and at least one second-level operator CU, the first-level operator CU is connected with the at least one second-level operator CU, the first-level operator CU is configured to configure base station level information, and the second-level operator CU is configured to configure cell level information, and the method comprises the following steps: A target second-level operator CU acquires a measurement value of network performance in a target logical cell; and the target second-level operator CU is any one of the at least one second-level operator CU. The target second-level operator CU sends the measurement value to the first-level operator CU; wherein the measurement value of network performance comprises an active UE measurement value or a packet delay measurement value.

2. The management method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The at least one second-level operator CU is also connected with a new radio (NR) cell CU.

3. The management method according to claim 1, characterized by, The first-level operator CU is connected with a CU control plane (CU-CP) of a base station.

4. The management method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The base station level information comprises a base station identification attribute, a base station identification length attribute and a public land mobile network identification attribute, and the cell level information comprises a local cell identification attribute and a public land mobile network list attribute.

5. The management method according to claim 4, characterized in that, A local cell identification attribute, a public land mobile network list attribute and a new radio tracking area code attribute in a new radio base station distribution unit are all stopped from being used.

6. A network resource management apparatus characterized by comprising: The method is applied to a network resource management model, the network resource management model is applied to a multi-operator core network sharing (MOCN) mode, the network resource management model comprises a first-level operator central control unit (CU) and at least one second-level operator CU, the first-level operator CU is connected with the at least one second-level operator CU, the first-level operator CU is configured to configure base station level information, and the second-level operator CU is configured to configure cell level information, and the device comprises an acquisition unit and a sending unit. The acquisition unit is configured to acquire, by a target second-level operator CU, a measurement value of network performance in a target logical cell; and the target second-level operator CU is any one of the at least one second-level operator CU. The sending unit is configured to send, by the target second-level operator CU, the measurement value to the first-level operator CU; wherein the measurement value of network performance comprises an active UE measurement value or a packet delay measurement value.

7. The management device according to claim 6, characterized by The at least one second-level operator CU is also connected with a new radio (NR) cell CU.

8. An electronic device, comprising: The device comprises: A processor and a communication interface; the communication interface and the processor are coupled, and the processor is configured to run a computer program or instruction to implement the network resource management method in any one of claims 1-5.

9. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, When the computer-executable instruction stored in the computer readable storage medium is executed by the processor of the electronic device, the electronic device can execute the network resource management method in any one of claims 1-5.

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