A method, apparatus and readable storage medium for sending or receiving response information

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a method, device and readable storage medium for transmitting or receiving response information, applied to the technical field of wireless communication, a method for transmitting response information executed by a user equipment includes: transmitting a hybrid automatic repeat request-acknowledgement (HARQ-ACK) to a network equipment on a first carrier in a first time period, the HARQ-ACK is configured by the network equipment or predefined by a protocol to be transmitted on a second carrier, and the first time period is located in a discontinuous reception (DRX) third time period of the second carrier, and the first carrier is different from the second carrier.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of wireless communication technology, and in particular to a method, apparatus, and readable storage medium for transmitting or receiving response information. Background Technology

[0002] To conserve power in network equipment, discontinuous reception (DRX) can be employed. DRX technology includes two time periods: DRX Phase 1 and DRX Phase 2. When using DRX, network equipment does not receive some uplink information during DRX Phase 1, but receives uplink information normally during DRX Phase 2. For example, the uplink information not received during DRX Phase 1 includes Hybrid Automatic Repeat Request-ACK (HARQ-ACK) messages sent by user equipment. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This disclosure provides a method, apparatus, and readable storage medium for sending or receiving response information.

[0004] In a first aspect, a method for sending or receiving response information is provided, executed by a user equipment, the method comprising:

[0005] During a first time period, a HARQ-ACK is sent to a network device on a first carrier. The HARQ-ACK is configured by the network device or predefined by the protocol to be sent on a second carrier, and the first time period is within a discontinuous reception DRX third time period of the second carrier, wherein the first carrier is different from the second carrier.

[0006] In some possible implementations, the HARQ-ACK is a HARQ-ACK corresponding to a semi-persistent scheduling physical downlink shared channel (SPS PDSCH).

[0007] In some possible implementations, PUCCH resources are configured on the first carrier, and the first carrier is at least one of the following:

[0008] The primary cell in the primary cell group;

[0009] The main community in the auxiliary community group;

[0010] Secondary cells equipped with PUCCH.

[0011] In some possible implementations, the method further includes:

[0012] The network device receives higher-layer signaling, which includes first configuration information for configuring at least one candidate carrier, wherein the first carrier is one of the at least one candidate carrier.

[0013] In some possible implementations, the method further includes:

[0014] The network device receives SPS PDSCH configuration information, which includes second configuration information for configuring at least one candidate carrier, wherein the first carrier is one of the at least one candidate carrier.

[0015] In some possible implementations, the method further includes:

[0016] Choose one carrier that meets the criteria from the one or more candidate carriers as the first carrier, or...

[0017] From the candidate carriers, select one or more carriers that meet the conditions, and select the first carrier from the candidate carriers according to the rules.

[0018] In some possible implementations, the method further includes:

[0019] Select a carrier that meets the conditions from the active carriers of the user equipment as the first carrier, or...

[0020] Select one or more carriers that meet the conditions from the active carriers of the user equipment, and select the first carrier from the one or more carriers according to the rules.

[0021] In some possible implementations, the conditions include one of the following:

[0022] It is configured with PUCCH resources;

[0023] The HARQ-ACK transmission period is in a non-DRX off state, which means that the DRX is in the working state or the state where DRX is not configured.

[0024] In some possible implementations, the rule includes at least one of the following:

[0025] Select a carrier that is in the DRX operating period during the first time period;

[0026] Select the carrier with the smallest cell index that is in the DRX working period during the first time period;

[0027] Select a carrier that is not configured with DRX;

[0028] Select the carrier with the smallest cell index that is not configured with DRX.

[0029] In some possible implementations, the first carrier corresponds to the primary cell in the primary cell group agreed upon by the protocol.

[0030] Secondly, a method for receiving response information is provided, executed by a network device, the method comprising:

[0031] During a first time period, the network device receives a HARQ-ACK sent by a user equipment on a first carrier. The HARQ-ACK is configured by the network device or predefined by the protocol to be sent on a second carrier, and the first time period is located within a discontinuous reception DRX third time period of the second carrier, wherein the first carrier is different from the second carrier.

[0032] In some possible implementations, the HARQ-ACK corresponds to the HARQ-ACK of the semi-statically scheduled Physical Downlink Shared Channel (SPS PDSCH).

[0033] In some possible implementations, PUCCH resources are configured on the first carrier, and the first carrier is at least one of the following:

[0034] The primary cell in the primary cell group;

[0035] The main community in the auxiliary community group;

[0036] Secondary cells equipped with PUCCH.

[0037] In some possible implementations, the method further includes:

[0038] Send higher-layer signaling to the user equipment, the higher-layer signaling including first configuration information, the first configuration information being used to configure at least one candidate carrier, the first carrier being one of the at least one candidate carrier.

[0039] In some possible implementations, the method further includes:

[0040] The configuration information of SPS PDSCH is sent to the user equipment. The configuration information of SPS PDSCH includes second configuration information, which is used to configure at least one candidate carrier. The first carrier is one of the at least one candidate carrier.

[0041] In some possible implementations, the first carrier corresponds to the primary cell in the primary cell group agreed upon by the protocol.

[0042] Thirdly, an apparatus for sending response information is provided, configured in a user equipment, the apparatus comprising:

[0043] The transceiver module is configured to send a HARQ-ACK to the network device on a first carrier during a first time period. The HARQ-ACK is configured by the network device or predefined by the protocol to be sent on a second carrier, and the first time period is located within a discontinuous reception DRX third time period of the second carrier, wherein the first carrier is different from the second carrier.

[0044] Fourthly, an apparatus for receiving response information is provided, configured in a network device, the apparatus comprising:

[0045] The transceiver module is configured to receive HARQ-ACKs sent by user equipment on a first carrier during a first time period. The HARQ-ACKs are configured by the network device or predefined by the protocol to be sent on a second carrier, and the first time period is located within a discontinuous reception DRX third time period of the second carrier, wherein the first carrier is different from the second carrier.

[0046] Fifthly, an electronic device is provided, including a processor and a memory, wherein...

[0047] The memory is used to store computer programs;

[0048] The processor is used to execute the computer program to implement the first aspect or any possible design of the first aspect.

[0049] Sixthly, an electronic device is provided, including a processor and a memory, wherein,

[0050] The memory is used to store computer programs;

[0051] The processor is used to execute the computer program to implement the second aspect or any possible design of the second aspect.

[0052] In a seventh aspect, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, wherein instructions are stored therein, which, when invoked and executed on a computer, cause the computer to perform the first aspect or any possible design of the first aspect.

[0053] Eighthly, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, wherein instructions are stored therein, which, when invoked and executed on a computer, cause the computer to perform the second aspect or any possible design of the second aspect.

[0054] Ninth aspect, a communication system is provided, the communication system including user equipment and network equipment, the user equipment being configured to perform the first aspect or any possible design of the first aspect; the network equipment being configured to perform the second aspect or any possible design of the second aspect.

[0055] In this disclosure, when the network device is using DRX, the UE is configured to send HARQ-ACK on a first carrier different from the second carrier when the HARQ-ACK is sent on the second carrier during the third DRX period. This solves the problem that the HARQ-ACK cannot be reported because the transmission period is during the third DRX period on the second carrier, avoids invalid HARQ-ACK reporting due to the use of DRX, and ensures the effectiveness of HARQ-ACK reporting when DRX is applied. Attached Figure Description

[0056] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the embodiments of this disclosure and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments of this disclosure and, together with their descriptions, serve to explain the embodiments of this disclosure and do not constitute an improper limitation of the embodiments of this disclosure. In the drawings:

[0057] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0058] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a wireless communication system architecture provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0059] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of DRX corresponding to different carriers provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0060] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of another DRX corresponding to a different carrier provided in this embodiment of the disclosure;

[0061] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the interaction of sending and receiving response information according to an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0062] Figure 5 This is another interactive diagram of sending and receiving response information provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0063] Figure 6 This is another interactive diagram of sending and receiving response information provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0064] Figure 7 This is another interactive diagram of sending and receiving response information provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0065] Figure 8 This is another interactive diagram of sending and receiving response information provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0066] Figure 9 This is a flowchart of sending response information provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0067] Figure 10 This is another flowchart of sending response information provided in this embodiment of the disclosure;

[0068] Figure 11 This is another flowchart of sending response information provided in this embodiment of the disclosure;

[0069] Figure 12 This is another flowchart of sending response information provided in this embodiment of the disclosure;

[0070] Figure 13 This is a flowchart of receiving response information provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0071] Figure 14 This is another flowchart of receiving response information provided in this embodiment of the disclosure;

[0072] Figure 15 This is another flowchart of receiving response information provided in this embodiment of the disclosure;

[0073] Figure 16 This is a structural diagram of an apparatus for sending response information according to an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0074] Figure 17 This is a structural diagram of another apparatus for sending response information provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0075] Figure 18 This is a structural diagram of a device for receiving response information provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0076] Figure 19 This is a structural diagram of another device for receiving response information provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0077] The embodiments of this disclosure will now be further described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation details.

[0078] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numerals in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with those of this disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this disclosure as detailed in the appended claims.

[0079] The terminology used in this disclosure is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure. The singular forms “a” and “the” as used in this disclosure and the appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term “and / or” as used herein refers to and includes any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0080] It should be understood that although the terms first, second, third, etc., may be used to describe various information in embodiments of this disclosure, such information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish information of the same type from one another. For example, without departing from the scope of embodiments of this disclosure, first instruction information may also be referred to as second instruction information, and similarly, second instruction information may also be referred to as first instruction information. Depending on the context, the words “if” and “suppose” as used herein may be interpreted as “when”, “when”, or “in response to a determination”.

[0081] Embodiments of this disclosure are described in detail below, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this disclosure, and should not be construed as limiting this disclosure.

[0082] like Figure 1 As shown, the method provided in this embodiment can be applied to a wireless communication system 100, which may include user equipment 101 and network equipment 102, and the number of included devices is not limited.

[0083] It should be understood that the wireless communication system 100 described above is applicable to both low-frequency and high-frequency scenarios. Application scenarios for the wireless communication system 100 include, but are not limited to, long-term evolution (LTE) systems, LTE frequency division duplex (FDD) systems, LTE time division duplex (TDD) systems, worldwide interoperability for microwave access (WiMAX) communication systems, cloud radio access network (CRAN) systems, future 5th-generation (5G) systems, new radio (NR) communication systems, or future evolved public land mobile network (PLMN) systems.

[0084] The user equipment 101 shown above can be a terminal, access user equipment, user equipment unit, user equipment station, mobile station (MS), remote station, remote user equipment, mobile user equipment (mobile terminal), wireless communication equipment, user equipment agent, etc. This user equipment 101 may have wireless transceiver capabilities, enabling it to communicate (e.g., wirelessly) with one or more network devices in one or more communication systems, and to receive network services provided by the network devices. These network devices include, but are not limited to, the network device 102 shown in the figure.

[0085] User equipment 101 can be a cellular phone, cordless phone, session initiation protocol (SIP) phone, wireless local loop (WLL) station, personal digital assistant (PDA) device, handheld device with wireless communication capabilities, computing device or other processing device connected to a wireless modem, vehicle-mounted device, wearable device, user equipment in a future 5G network or user equipment in a future evolved PLMN network, etc.

[0086] For example, network device 102 can be an access network device (or access point). Access network devices refer to devices that provide network access functions, such as radio access network (RAN) base stations, etc. Specifically, it may include base stations (BS), or base stations and radio resource management equipment used to control base stations, and may also include relay stations (relay equipment), access points, and base stations in future 5G networks, base stations in future evolved PLMN networks, or NR base stations, etc., and can be wearable devices or vehicle-mounted devices. Network device 102 can also be a communication chip with a communication module.

[0087] The first DRX period can also be called the DRX-Off period, DRX sleep period, or DRX power-saving period.

[0088] The second DRX period can also be called the DRX-On period, the DRX non-energy-saving period, etc.

[0089] In one example, the first DRX period can also be called the third DRX period, and the second DRX period can also be called the fourth DRX period.

[0090] In another example, the first DRX period can also be called the fifth DRX period, and the second DRX period can also be called the sixth DRX period.

[0091] DRX configuration can be performed on a carrier-by-carrier basis. For example, DRX can be configured separately for different carriers. In one example, such as... Figure 2 As shown, different DRX configuration information is configured for carrier 1 and carrier 2 respectively.

[0092] When DRX is configured for a carrier, if a certain time period falls within the DRX-On period on that carrier, the carrier is said to be in the DRX-On state during that time period. Similarly, if a certain time period falls within the DRX-Off period on that carrier, the carrier is said to be in the DRX-Off state during that time period.

[0093] When a carrier is in a non-DRX-Off state for a certain period of time, it can correspond to two situations: first, the carrier is in a DRX-On state for that period of time; second, the carrier is not configured with DRX configuration information. Alternatively, the carrier may not be configured with DRX configuration information during that period of time.

[0094] In one example, such as Figure 3 As shown, the UE uses Carrier Aggregation (CA) and is configured with 4 serving carriers.

[0095] Different DRX configuration information is configured for carrier 1 and carrier 2 respectively, but no DRX configuration information is configured for carrier 3 and carrier 4.

[0096] Time period A corresponds to the DRX-On time period of carrier 1, and corresponds to the DRX-Off time period of carrier 2; it can be said that: carrier 1 is in the DRX-On state during time period A, and carrier 2 is in the DRX-Off state during time period A.

[0097] Time period B corresponds to the DRX-Off time period of carrier 1, and also corresponds to the DRX-On time period of carrier 2; it can be said that: carrier 1 is in the DRX-Off state during time period B, and carrier 2 is in the DRX-On state during time period B.

[0098] In some possible implementations, in scenarios where the UE supports multiple transmit links (e.g., in a CA scenario), not all serving cells can be configured with PUCCH. In one example, the primary cell (Pcell) in the primary cell group and the primary secondary cell (PScell) in the secondary cell group are collectively referred to as a special cell (spCell), which is configured with PUCCH. If the UE capability allows, PUCCH can also be configured for up to one secondary cell in the secondary cell group, or for up to one secondary cell in each cell group (primary cell group or secondary cell group). If HARQ-ACK is transmitted on the PUCCH, when configuring the carrier used for reporting HARQ-ACK, it is necessary to ensure that the carrier is configured with PUCCH.

[0099] The UE can be scheduled with two types of PDSCH: the first is semi-persistent scheduling physical downlink shared channel (SPS PDSCH), and the second is dynamically scheduled PDSCH (DG PDSCH). Network devices configure the SPS PDSCH transmission period and resources, as well as some parameters of the PUCCH resources used for HARQ-ACK feedback, via higher-layer signaling. After activation via DCI, the SPS PDSCH can begin. Network devices can also deactivate the PDSCH via DCI.

[0100] For the first type of PDSCH, the UE can be configured to transmit PUCCH on the secondary cell (Scell), or this function can be disabled. For UEs without this function configured, PUCCH can only be transmitted on the primary and secondary cells (PScells), meaning that the HARQ-ACK for the SPS PDSCH can only be reported on the primary and secondary cells (PScells). That is, if the SPS PDSCH is configured in the primary cell group, its HARQ-ACK is transmitted on the primary cell (Pcell) within the primary cell group; if the SPS PDSCH is configured in the secondary cell group, its HARQ-ACK is transmitted on the primary cell (Pcell) within the secondary cell group. If the primary and secondary cells (PScells) are in DRX-Off state, the network device cannot receive the HARQ-ACK for the SPS PDSCH fed back by the UE.

[0101] The second type of PDSCH can be considered to not have the aforementioned problems of the first type of PDSCH. Because a dynamic PUCCH secondary cell switch function can be introduced, the carrier used for HARQ-ACK feedback can be directly indicated in the scheduling DCI. Therefore, network equipment can very flexibly indicate a carrier that is not in the DRX-Off state for the UE to report HARQ-ACK.

[0102] Considering that for the first type of PDSCH (i.e. SPS PDSCH), the UE is configured to report HARQ-ACK on a certain carrier, and that carrier is configured with DRX, when the UE reports HARQ-ACK on that carrier during the time period used to report HARQ-ACK, and that carrier is in the DRX-Off state during that time period, the network device cannot receive the HARQ-ACK.

[0103] This disclosure provides a method for sending and receiving HARQ-ACK. Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating the sending and receiving of HARQ-ACK according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 4 As shown, the method includes S401-S402.

[0104] S401, the UE sends a HARQ-ACK to the network device on a first carrier during a first time period. The HARQ-ACK is configured by the network device or predefined by the protocol to be sent on a second carrier, and the first time period is within a discontinuous reception DRX third time period of the second carrier. The first carrier is different from the second carrier.

[0105] In one example, in S401, before the UE sends HARQ-ACK to the network device on the first carrier during the first time period, it has received configuration information sent by the network device. The configuration information is used to configure HARQ-ACK to be sent on the second carrier. Knowing that HARQ-ACK will be sent on the second carrier, and that the first time period falls within the third time period of discontinuous reception DRX on the second carrier, the UE sends HARQ-ACK to the network device on the first carrier during the first time period.

[0106] In one example, in S401, before the UE sends HARQ-ACK to the network device on the first carrier during the first time period, it has already learned according to the protocol that HARQ-ACK needs to be sent on the second carrier. Given that the UE has learned that HARQ-ACK will be sent on the second carrier, and that the first time period falls within the third time period of the discontinuous reception DRX on the second carrier, the UE sends HARQ-ACK to the network device on the first carrier during the first time period.

[0107] In some possible implementations, the HARQ-ACK corresponds to the HARQ-ACK of the semi-statically scheduled Physical Downlink Shared Channel (SPS PDSCH).

[0108] In some possible implementations, PUCCH resources are configured on the first carrier, and the first carrier is at least one of the following:

[0109] The primary cell in the primary cell group;

[0110] The main community in the auxiliary community group;

[0111] Secondary cells equipped with PUCCH.

[0112] In some possible implementations, the first carrier is in a non-DRX off state during the first time period, the non-DRX off state being either a DRX working state or a state where DRX is not configured.

[0113] Alternatively, the first carrier may be in a non-DRX-off state during a second time period, which includes the first time period.

[0114] In some possible implementations, the first time period may be a time period for sending the HARQ-ACK. Alternatively, the first time period may include a time period for sending the HARQ-ACK, and the duration of the first time period is longer than the duration of the time period for sending the HARQ-ACK.

[0115] In one example, the time period used to send the HARQ-ACK is [t1, t2], and the first time period is [t1, t2], where t1 and t2 are time domain times.

[0116] In another example, the time period for sending the HARQ-ACK is [t1, t2], and the second time period is [t3, t4], where t3 is earlier than t1 and t4 is later than t2, and t1, t2, t3 and t4 are time-domain times.

[0117] In some possible implementations, the first carrier corresponds to the primary cell (Pcell) in the primary cell group agreed upon by the protocol.

[0118] S402, the network device receives the HARQ-ACK sent by the UE on the first carrier during the first time period.

[0119] In this embodiment of the disclosure, when the network device is using DRX, the UE is configured to send HARQ-ACK on a first carrier different from the second carrier when the HARQ-ACK is sent on the second carrier during the third DRX period. This solves the problem that the HARQ-ACK cannot be reported because the transmission period is during the third DRX period on the second carrier, avoids invalid HARQ-ACK reporting due to the use of DRX, and ensures the effectiveness of HARQ-ACK reporting when DRX is applied.

[0120] This disclosure provides a method for sending and receiving HARQ-ACK. Figure 5 This is a flowchart illustrating the sending and receiving of HARQ-ACK according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 5 As shown, the method includes S501-S504.

[0121] S501, the network device sends higher-layer signaling to the UE, the higher-layer signaling including first configuration information, the first configuration information being used to configure at least one candidate carrier.

[0122] In some possible implementations, the higher-layer signaling is Radio Resource Control (RRC) signaling or Media Access Control Control Element (MACCE) signaling.

[0123] S502, the UE determines a first carrier based on the at least one candidate carrier.

[0124] In some possible implementations, when the at least one candidate carrier is a candidate carrier, the first carrier is determined to be the candidate carrier.

[0125] In some possible implementations, when the at least one candidate carrier is one or more candidate carriers, the UE selects the first carrier from the one or more candidate carriers according to a rule.

[0126] Optionally, the rules include at least one of the following:

[0127] Select a carrier that is in the DRX operating period during the first time period.

[0128] Select the carrier with the smallest cell index that is in the DRX operating period during the first time period.

[0129] Select a carrier without DRX configuration.

[0130] Select the carrier with the smallest cell index that is not configured with DRX.

[0131] Among these factors, selecting the carrier with the smallest cell index is advantageous for selecting the primary cell.

[0132] In some possible implementations, when the at least one candidate carrier is more than one candidate carrier, one or more carriers that meet the conditions are selected from the more than one candidate carriers, and the first carrier is selected from the more than one carriers according to the rules.

[0133] The conditions include one of the following:

[0134] It is configured with PUCCH resources; and

[0135] The HARQ-ACK transmission period is in a non-DRX off state, which means that the DRX is in the working state or the state where DRX is not configured.

[0136] The rules described herein are the same as those in the previous embodiment and will not be repeated here.

[0137] S503, the UE sends a HARQ-ACK to the network device on a first carrier during a first time period. The HARQ-ACK is configured by the network device or predefined by the protocol to be sent on a second carrier, and the first time period is within a discontinuous reception DRX third time period of the second carrier. The first carrier is different from the second carrier.

[0138] S504, the network device receives the HARQ-ACK sent by the UE on the first carrier during the first time period.

[0139] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the network device configures at least one candidate carrier for the UE through higher-layer signaling. The UE determines from the candidate carriers a suitable first carrier for sending HARQ-ACK to the network device during a first time period, thereby solving the problem that the HARQ-ACK cannot be reported because the transmission period for sending HARQ-ACK is in the third time period of DRX on the second carrier.

[0140] In one example,

[0141] Assuming an SPS PDSCH is configured in a secondary cell group and the base station has not configured the PUCCH cellswitch feature for the UE, then the HARQ-ACK for this SPS PDSCH will be sent on the primary cell (Pcell) of the secondary cell group, which is designated as cell A. If the PScell ​​is configured with DRX, then when the UE reports the HARQ-ACK for this SPS PDSCH in the DRX-Off state of cell A, the network device will not be able to receive this unreceiveable HARQ-ACK.

[0142] The network device sends higher-layer signaling to the UE. This higher-layer signaling includes first configuration information, which configures two candidate carriers, each of which is configured with a PUCCH. One of these candidate carriers is the primary cell in the primary cell group (labeled cell B), which is not configured with DRX functionality. The other candidate carrier is an Scell ​​in the primary cell group configured with PUCCH resources (labeled cell C). Cell C is configured with DRX functionality, but it is not in DRX-Off state during the HARQ-ACK period used to report the SPS PDSCH.

[0143] The UE determines a first carrier according to preset rules, such as prioritizing cell B.

[0144] This disclosure provides a method for sending and receiving HARQ-ACK. Figure 6 This is a flowchart illustrating the sending and receiving of HARQ-ACK according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 6 As shown, the method includes S601-S604.

[0145] S601, the network device sends SPS PDSCH configuration information to the UE. The SPS PDSCH configuration information includes second configuration information, which is used to configure at least one candidate carrier.

[0146] In some possible implementations, the first carrier is one of the at least one candidate carriers.

[0147] S602, the UE determines a first carrier based on the at least one candidate carrier.

[0148] In some possible implementations, when the at least one candidate carrier is a candidate carrier, the first carrier is determined to be the candidate carrier.

[0149] In some possible implementations, when the at least one candidate carrier is one or more candidate carriers, the UE selects the first carrier from the one or more candidate carriers according to a rule.

[0150] Optionally, the rules include at least one of the following:

[0151] Select a carrier that is in the DRX operating period during the first time period.

[0152] Select the carrier with the smallest cell index that is in the DRX operating period during the first time period.

[0153] Select a carrier without DRX configuration.

[0154] Select the carrier with the smallest cell index that is not configured with DRX.

[0155] Among these factors, selecting the carrier with the smallest cell index is advantageous for selecting the primary cell.

[0156] In some possible implementations, when the at least one candidate carrier is more than one candidate carrier, one or more carriers that meet the conditions are selected from the more than one candidate carriers, and the first carrier is selected from the more than one carriers according to the rules.

[0157] The conditions include one of the following:

[0158] It is configured with PUCCH resources; and

[0159] The HARQ-ACK transmission period is in a non-DRX off state, which means that the DRX is in the working state or the state where DRX is not configured.

[0160] The rules described herein are the same as those in the previous embodiment and will not be repeated here.

[0161] S603, the UE sends a HARQ-ACK to the network device on a first carrier during a first time period. The HARQ-ACK is configured by the network device or predefined by the protocol to be sent on a second carrier, and the first time period is within a discontinuous reception DRX third time period of the second carrier. The first carrier is different from the second carrier.

[0162] S604, the network device receives the HARQ-ACK sent by the UE on the first carrier during the first time period.

[0163] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the network device configures at least one candidate carrier for the UE through the configuration information of SPS PDSCH. The UE determines from the candidate carriers a suitable first carrier for sending HARQ-ACK to the network device during a first time period, thereby solving the problem that the HARQ-ACK cannot be reported because the transmission period for sending HARQ-ACK is in the third time period of DRX on the second carrier.

[0164] In one example,

[0165] Assuming an SPS PDSCH is configured in a secondary cell group and the base station has not configured the PUCCH cellswitch feature for the UE, then the HARQ-ACK for this SPS PDSCH will be sent on the primary cell (Pcell) of the secondary cell group, which is designated as cell A. If the PScell ​​is configured with DRX, then when the UE reports the HARQ-ACK for this SPS PDSCH in the DRX-Off state of cell A, the network device will not be able to receive this unreceiveable HARQ-ACK.

[0166] The network device sends SPS PDSCH configuration information to the UE. This SPS PDSCH configuration information includes first configuration information, which configures two candidate carriers, each of which is configured with a PUCCH. One of these candidate carriers is the primary cell in the primary cell group (labeled cell B), which is not configured with DRX functionality. The other candidate carrier is an Scell ​​in the primary cell group that is configured with PUCCH resources (labeled cell C). Cell C is configured with DRX functionality, but it is not in DRX-Off state during the HARQ-ACK period used to report the SPS PDSCH.

[0167] The UE determines a first carrier according to preset rules, such as prioritizing cell B.

[0168] This disclosure provides a method for sending and receiving HARQ-ACK. Figure 7 This is a flowchart illustrating the sending and receiving of HARQ-ACK according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 7 As shown, the method includes S701-S703.

[0169] S701, the UE selects an active carrier that meets the conditions from the UE's active carriers as the first carrier.

[0170] The conditions include one of the following:

[0171] It is configured with PUCCH resources; and

[0172] The HARQ-ACK transmission period is in a non-DRX off state, which means that the DRX is in the working state or the state where DRX is not configured.

[0173] S702, the UE sends a HARQ-ACK to the network device on a first carrier during a first time period. The HARQ-ACK is configured by the network device or predefined by the protocol to be sent on a second carrier, and the first time period is within a discontinuous reception DRX third time period of the second carrier. The first carrier is different from the second carrier.

[0174] S703, the network device receives the HARQ-ACK sent by the UE on the first carrier during the first time period.

[0175] In this embodiment of the disclosure, without the need for instructions from the network device, the UE determines from the UE's active carriers a suitable first carrier for sending HARQ-ACK to the network device during a first time period, which can save signaling overhead.

[0176] This disclosure provides a method for sending and receiving HARQ-ACK. Figure 8 This is a flowchart illustrating the sending and receiving of HARQ-ACK according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 8 As shown, the method includes S801-S803.

[0177] S801, select one or more carriers that meet the conditions from the active carriers of the user equipment, and select the first carrier from the one or more carriers according to the rules.

[0178] The conditions include one of the following:

[0179] It is configured with PUCCH resources; and

[0180] The HARQ-ACK transmission period is in a non-DRX off state, which means that the DRX is in the working state or the state where DRX is not configured.

[0181] Optionally, the rules include at least one of the following:

[0182] Select a carrier that is in the DRX operating period during the first time period.

[0183] Select the carrier with the smallest cell index that is in the DRX operating period during the first time period.

[0184] Select a carrier without DRX configuration.

[0185] Select the carrier with the smallest cell index that is not configured with DRX.

[0186] Among these factors, selecting the carrier with the smallest cell index is advantageous for selecting the primary cell.

[0187] S802, the UE sends a HARQ-ACK to the network device on a first carrier during a first time period. The HARQ-ACK is configured by the network device or predefined by the protocol to be sent on a second carrier, and the first time period is within the third time period of discontinuous reception DRX on the second carrier. The first carrier is different from the second carrier.

[0188] S803, the network device receives the HARQ-ACK sent by the UE on the first carrier during the first time period.

[0189] In this embodiment of the disclosure, without the need for instructions from the network device, the UE determines from the UE's active carriers a suitable first carrier for sending HARQ-ACK to the network device during a first time period, which can save signaling overhead.

[0190] In one example,

[0191] Assuming an SPS PDSCH is configured in a secondary cell group and the base station has not configured the PUCCH cellswitch feature for the UE, then the HARQ-ACK for this SPS PDSCH will be sent on the primary cell (Pcell) of the secondary cell group, which is designated as cell A. If the PScell ​​is configured with DRX, then when the UE reports the HARQ-ACK for this SPS PDSCH in the DRX-Off state of cell A, the network device will not be able to receive this unreceiveable HARQ-ACK.

[0192] The network equipment configures five serving carriers for the UE, including four active serving carriers. These four active serving carriers are: cell A, cell B (the primary cell in the primary cell group), cell C (one Scell ​​in the primary cell group), and cell D (another Scell ​​in the primary cell group). PUCCH is configured on both cell B and cell C. Cell C is not configured with DRX functionality, while cell D is configured with DRX functionality, but is not in DRX-Off state during the HARQ-ACK period used for reporting the SPS PDSCH.

[0193] The UE selects cell C and cell D from four active serving carriers based on the conditions.

[0194] The UE selects cell C from cell C and cell D according to the rules.

[0195] This disclosure provides a method for sending response information, executed by a user equipment. Figure 9 This is a flowchart illustrating the sending of response information according to an exemplary embodiment. For example... Figure 9 As shown, the method includes S901.

[0196] S901, during a first time period, a HARQ-ACK is sent to the network device on a first carrier. The HARQ-ACK is configured by the network device or predefined by the protocol to be sent on a second carrier, and the first time period is within a discontinuous reception DRX third time period of the second carrier, wherein the first carrier is different from the second carrier.

[0197] The content in S901 is the same as that in S401. Please refer to S401 for details. It will not be described again here.

[0198] This disclosure provides a method for sending response information, executed by a user equipment. Figure 10 This is a flowchart illustrating the sending of response information according to an exemplary embodiment. For example... Figure 10 As shown, the method includes S1001-S1003.

[0199] S1001, Receive higher-layer signaling sent by a network device, the higher-layer signaling including first configuration information, the first configuration information being used to configure at least one candidate carrier.

[0200] S1002, determine the first carrier based on the at least one candidate carrier.

[0201] The content in S1002 is the same as that in S502. Please refer to S502 for details. It will not be described again here.

[0202] S1003, during a first time period, a HARQ-ACK is sent to the network device on a first carrier. The HARQ-ACK is configured by the network device or predefined by the protocol to be sent on a second carrier, and the first time period is within a discontinuous reception DRX third time period of the second carrier. The first carrier is different from the second carrier.

[0203] This disclosure provides a method for sending response information, executed by a user equipment. Figure 11 This is a flowchart illustrating the sending of response information according to an exemplary embodiment. For example... Figure 11 As shown, the method includes S1101-S1103.

[0204] S1101, Receive configuration information of SPS PDSCH sent by network device, wherein the configuration information of SPS PDSCH includes second configuration information, which is used to configure at least one candidate carrier.

[0205] In some possible implementations, the first carrier is one of the at least one candidate carriers.

[0206] S1102, determine the first carrier based on the at least one candidate carrier.

[0207] The content in S1102 is the same as that in S602. Please refer to S602 for details. It will not be described again here.

[0208] S1103, during a first time period, a HARQ-ACK is sent to the network device on a first carrier. The HARQ-ACK is configured by the network device or predefined by the protocol to be sent on a second carrier, and the first time period is within a discontinuous reception DRX third time period of the second carrier, wherein the first carrier is different from the second carrier.

[0209] This disclosure provides a method for sending response information, executed by a user equipment. Figure 12 This is a flowchart illustrating the sending of response information according to an exemplary embodiment. For example... Figure 12 As shown, the method includes S1201-S1202.

[0210] S1201, Select an active carrier that meets the conditions from the active carriers of the UE as the first carrier.

[0211] The content in S1201 is the same as that in S701. Please refer to S701 for details. It will not be described again here.

[0212] S1202, during a first time period, a HARQ-ACK is sent to the network device on a first carrier. The HARQ-ACK is configured by the network device or predefined by the protocol to be sent on a second carrier, and the first time period is within a discontinuous reception DRX third time period of the second carrier, wherein the first carrier is different from the second carrier.

[0213] This disclosure provides a method for receiving response information, executed by a network device. Figure 13 This is a flowchart illustrating the receipt of response information according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 13 As shown, the method includes S1301.

[0214] S1301, Receive HARQ-ACK transmitted by UE on a first carrier during a first time period, wherein the HARQ-ACK is configured by the network device or predefined by the protocol to be transmitted on a second carrier and the first time period is within a discontinuous reception DRX third time period of the second carrier, and the first carrier is different from the second carrier.

[0215] The content in S1301 is the same as that in S401. Please refer to S401 for details. It will not be described again here.

[0216] This disclosure provides a method for receiving response information, executed by a network device. Figure 14 This is a flowchart illustrating the receipt of response information according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 14 As shown, the method includes S1401-S1402.

[0217] S1401, send higher-layer signaling to the UE, the higher-layer signaling including first configuration information, the first configuration information being used to configure at least one candidate carrier.

[0218] S1402, Receive HARQ-ACK transmitted by UE on a first carrier during a first time period, wherein the HARQ-ACK is configured by the network device or predefined by the protocol to be transmitted on a second carrier and the first time period is within a discontinuous reception DRX third time period of the second carrier, and the first carrier is different from the second carrier.

[0219] This disclosure provides a method for receiving response information, executed by a network device. Figure 15 This is a flowchart illustrating the receipt of response information according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 15 As shown, the method includes S1501-S1502.

[0220] S1501, Send SPS PDSCH configuration information to the UE. The SPS PDSCH configuration information includes second configuration information, which is used to configure at least one candidate carrier.

[0221] S1502, Receive HARQ-ACK transmitted by UE on a first carrier during a first time period, wherein the HARQ-ACK is configured by the network device or predefined by the protocol to be transmitted on a second carrier and the first time period is within a discontinuous reception DRX third time period of the second carrier, and the first carrier is different from the second carrier.

[0222] Based on the same concept as the above method embodiments, this disclosure also provides an electronic device that possesses the functions of the user device in the above method embodiments and is used to execute the steps performed by the user device provided in the above embodiments. This function can be implemented in hardware, or in software, or by hardware executing corresponding software. The hardware or software includes one or more modules corresponding to the above functions.

[0223] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 16 The electronic device 1600 shown can serve as the user equipment involved in the above method embodiments and perform the steps executed by the user equipment in the above method embodiments.

[0224] The electronic device 1600 includes a transceiver module 1601 and a processing module 1602.

[0225] Transceiver module 1601 is configured to send a Hybrid Automatic Repeat Request-Acknowledgement (HARQ-ACK) to a network device on a first carrier during a first time period. The HARQ-ACK is configured by the network device or predefined by the protocol to be sent on a second carrier, and the first time period is within a discontinuous reception DRX third time period of the second carrier, wherein the first carrier is different from the second carrier.

[0226] In some possible implementations, the HARQ-ACK corresponds to the HARQ-ACK of the semi-statically scheduled Physical Downlink Shared Channel (SPS PDSCH).

[0227] In some possible implementations, PUCCH resources are configured on the first carrier, and the first carrier is at least one of the following:

[0228] The primary cell in the primary cell group;

[0229] The main community in the auxiliary community group;

[0230] Secondary cells equipped with PUCCH.

[0231] In some possible implementations, the transceiver module 1601 is further configured to receive higher-layer signaling sent by the network device, the higher-layer signaling including first configuration information for configuring at least one candidate carrier, the first carrier being one of the at least one candidate carrier.

[0232] In some possible implementations, the transceiver module 1601 is further configured to receive configuration information of the SPS PDSCH sent by the network device, the configuration information of the SPS PDSCH including second configuration information for configuring at least one candidate carrier, wherein the first carrier is one of the at least one candidate carrier.

[0233] In some possible implementations, the processing module 1602 is further configured to select a carrier that meets the criteria from the more than one candidate carriers as the first carrier, or to select more than one carrier that meets the criteria from the more than one candidate carriers, and to select the first carrier from the more than one carriers according to a rule.

[0234] In some possible implementations, the processing module 1602 is further configured to select a carrier that meets the conditions from the active carriers of the user equipment as the first carrier, or to select more than one carrier that meets the conditions from the active carriers of the user equipment, and select the first carrier from the more than one carrier according to a rule.

[0235] In some possible implementations, the conditions include one of the following:

[0236] It is configured with PUCCH resources; and

[0237] The HARQ-ACK transmission period is in a non-DRX off state, which means that the DRX is in the working state or the state where DRX is not configured.

[0238] In some possible implementations, the rule includes at least one of the following:

[0239] Select a carrier that is in the DRX operating period during the first time period;

[0240] Select the carrier with the smallest cell index that is in the DRX working period during the first time period;

[0241] Select a carrier that is not configured with DRX;

[0242] Select the carrier with the smallest cell index that is not configured with DRX.

[0243] In some possible implementations, the first carrier corresponds to the primary cell in the primary cell group agreed upon by the protocol.

[0244] The structure of user equipment 102 can also be as follows: Figure 17 As shown. Figure 17 This is a block diagram illustrating an apparatus 1700 for sending HARQ-ACK according to an exemplary embodiment. For example, apparatus 1700 may be a mobile phone, computer, digital broadcast terminal, messaging device, game console, tablet device, medical device, fitness device, personal digital assistant, etc.

[0245] Reference Figure 17 The device 1700 may include one or more of the following components: a processing component 1702, a memory 1704, a power component 1706, a multimedia component 1708, an audio component 1710, an input / output (I / O) interface 1712, a sensor component 1714, and a communication component 1716.

[0246] Processing component 1702 typically controls the overall operation of device 1700, such as operations associated with display, telephone calls, data communication, camera operation, and recording operations. Processing component 1702 may include one or more processors 1720 to execute instructions to perform all or part of the steps of the methods described above. Furthermore, processing component 1702 may include one or more modules to facilitate interaction between processing component 1702 and other components. For example, processing component 1702 may include a multimedia module to facilitate interaction between multimedia component 1708 and processing component 1702.

[0247] Memory 1704 is configured to store various types of data to support the operation of device 1700. Examples of this data include instructions for any application or method operating on device 1700, contact data, phonebook data, messages, pictures, videos, etc. Memory 1704 can be implemented by any type of volatile or non-volatile storage device or a combination thereof, such as static random access memory (SRAM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), read-only memory (ROM), magnetic storage, flash memory, magnetic disk, or optical disk.

[0248] Power component 1706 provides power to various components of device 1700. Power component 1706 may include a power management system, one or more power sources, and other components associated with generating, managing, and distributing power to device 1700.

[0249] Multimedia component 1708 includes a screen that provides an output interface between the device 1700 and the user. In some embodiments, the screen may include a liquid crystal display (LCD) and a touch panel (TP). If the screen includes a touch panel, the screen may be implemented as a touchscreen to receive input signals from the user. The touch panel includes one or more touch sensors to sense touches, swipes, and gestures on the touch panel. The touch sensors may sense not only the boundaries of the touch or swipe action but also the duration and pressure associated with the touch or swipe operation. In some embodiments, multimedia component 1708 includes a front-facing camera and / or a rear-facing camera. When the device 1700 is in an operating mode, such as a shooting mode or a video mode, the front-facing camera and / or the rear-facing camera may receive external multimedia data. Each front-facing camera and rear-facing camera may be a fixed optical lens system or have focal length and optical zoom capabilities.

[0250] Audio component 1710 is configured to output and / or input audio signals. For example, audio component 1710 includes a microphone (MIC) configured to receive external audio signals when device 1700 is in an operating mode, such as call mode, recording mode, and voice recognition mode. The received audio signals may be further stored in memory 1704 or transmitted via communication component 1716. In some embodiments, audio component 1710 also includes a speaker for outputting audio signals.

[0251] I / O interface 1712 provides an interface between processing component 1702 and peripheral interface modules, such as keyboards, click wheels, buttons, etc. These buttons may include, but are not limited to, home buttons, volume buttons, power buttons, and lock buttons.

[0252] Sensor assembly 1714 includes one or more sensors for providing status assessments of various aspects of device 1700. For example, sensor assembly 1714 may detect the on / off state of device 1700, the relative positioning of components such as the display and keypad of device 1700, changes in the position of device 1700 or a component of device 1700, the presence or absence of user contact with device 1700, the orientation or acceleration / deceleration of device 1700, and temperature changes of device 1700. Sensor assembly 1714 may include a proximity sensor configured to detect the presence of nearby objects without any physical contact. Sensor assembly 1714 may also include a light sensor, such as a CMOS or CCD image sensor, for use in imaging applications. In some embodiments, sensor assembly 1714 may also include an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a magnetometer, a pressure sensor, or a temperature sensor.

[0253] Communication component 1716 is configured to facilitate wired or wireless communication between device 1700 and other devices. Device 1700 can access wireless networks based on communication standards, such as WiFi, 4G, or 5G, or combinations thereof. In one exemplary embodiment, communication component 1716 receives broadcast signals or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management system via a broadcast channel. In one exemplary embodiment, communication component 1716 also includes a near-field communication (NFC) module to facilitate short-range communication. For example, the NFC module may be implemented based on radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, Infrared Data Association (IrDA) technology, ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, Bluetooth (BT) technology, and other technologies.

[0254] In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus 1700 may be implemented by one or more application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), controllers, microcontrollers, microprocessors, or other electronic components to perform the methods described above.

[0255] In an exemplary embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium including instructions is also provided, such as a memory 1704 including instructions, which can be executed by a processor 1720 of the device 1700 to perform the above-described method. For example, the non-transitory computer-readable storage medium may be a ROM, random access memory (RAM), CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, and optical data storage device, etc.

[0256] Based on the same concept as the above method embodiments, this disclosure also provides an electronic device that possesses the functions of the network device in the above method embodiments and is used to execute the steps performed by the network device provided in the above embodiments. This function can be implemented in hardware, or in software, or by hardware executing corresponding software. The hardware or software includes one or more modules corresponding to the above functions.

[0257] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 18 The electronic device 1800 shown can serve as a network device in the above method embodiments and perform the steps executed by the network device in the above method embodiments.

[0258] The electronic device 1800 includes a transceiver module 1801 and a processing module 1802.

[0259] The transceiver module 1801 is configured to receive an Automatic Repeat Request-Acknowledgement (HARQ-ACK) sent by a user equipment on a first carrier during a first time period. The HARQ-ACK is configured by the network device or predefined by the protocol to be sent on a second carrier, and the first time period is located within a discontinuous reception DRX third time period of the second carrier, wherein the first carrier is different from the second carrier.

[0260] In some possible implementations, the HARQ-ACK corresponds to the HARQ-ACK of the semi-statically scheduled Physical Downlink Shared Channel (SPS PDSCH).

[0261] In some possible implementations, PUCCH resources are configured on the first carrier, and the first carrier is at least one of the following:

[0262] The primary cell in the primary cell group;

[0263] The main community in the auxiliary community group;

[0264] Secondary cells equipped with PUCCH.

[0265] In some possible implementations, the transceiver module 1801 is further configured to send higher-layer signaling to the user equipment, the higher-layer signaling including first configuration information for configuring at least one candidate carrier, the first carrier being one of the at least one candidate carrier.

[0266] In some possible implementations, the transceiver module 1801 is further configured to send SPSPDSCH configuration information to the user equipment, the SPSPDSCH configuration information including second configuration information for configuring at least one candidate carrier, the first carrier being one of the at least one candidate carrier.

[0267] In some possible implementations, the first carrier corresponds to the primary cell in the primary cell group agreed upon by the protocol.

[0268] The structure of network equipment can also be as follows Figure 19 As shown. Figure 19As shown, the device 1900 includes a memory 1901, a processor 1902, a transceiver assembly 1903, and a power supply assembly 1906. The memory 1901, coupled to the processor 1902, stores the programs and data necessary for the communication device 1900 to perform its functions. The processor 1902 is configured to support the communication device 1900 in performing the corresponding functions described above; these functions can be implemented by calling the programs stored in the memory 1901. The transceiver assembly 1903 can be a wireless transceiver, used to support the communication device 1900 in receiving and / or transmitting signaling and / or data via a wireless air interface. The transceiver assembly 1903 can also be referred to as a transceiver unit or communication unit. The transceiver assembly 1903 may include a radio frequency (RF) component 1904 and one or more antennas 1905. The RF component 1904 can be a remote radio unit (RRU), specifically used for transmitting RF signals and converting RF signals to baseband signals. The one or more antennas 1905 are specifically used for radiating and receiving RF signals.

[0269] When the communication device 1900 needs to send data, the processor 1902 performs baseband processing on the data to be sent and outputs a baseband signal to the radio frequency (RF) unit. The RF unit then processes the baseband signal and transmits it via an antenna as an electromagnetic wave. When data is sent to the communication device 1900, the RF unit receives the RF signal via the antenna, converts it into a baseband signal, and outputs the baseband signal to the processor 1902. The processor 1902 converts the baseband signal back into data and processes the data.

[0270] This disclosure provides a computer-readable storage medium storing instructions that, when invoked and executed on a computer, cause the computer to perform the method for sending or receiving response information as described above.

[0271] Other embodiments of the present disclosure will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the embodiments of the present disclosure that follow the general principles of the embodiments of the present disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and embodiments are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of the embodiments of the present disclosure are indicated by the following claims.

[0272] It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed herein are not limited to the precise structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from their scope. The scope of the embodiments disclosed herein is limited only by the appended claims.

[0273] Industrial applicability

[0274] This can avoid invalid HARQ-ACK reporting due to the use of DRX, and ensure the validity of HARQ-ACK reporting when DRX is applied.

Claims

1. A method for sending response information, performed by a user equipment, the method comprising: During the first time period, a Hybrid Automatic Repeat Request-Acknowledgement (HARQ-ACK) is sent to the network device on the first carrier. The HARQ-ACK is configured by the network device or predefined by the protocol to be sent on the second carrier, and the first time period is within the discontinuous reception DRX third time period of the second carrier. The first carrier is different from the second carrier. The DRX third time period of the second carrier refers to the period during which the network device cannot receive the HARQ-ACK reported by the user equipment. One carrier that meets the conditions is selected from the active carriers of the user equipment as the first carrier; or, one or more carriers that meet the conditions are selected from the active carriers of the user equipment, and the first carrier is selected from the one or more carriers according to the rules. The conditions include one of the following: It is configured with PUCCH resources; as well as During the HARQ-ACK transmission period, the system is in a non-DRX off state, which means either the DRX is in operation or the DRX is not configured. The rules include at least one of the following: Select a carrier that is in the DRX operating period during the first time period; Select the carrier with the smallest cell index that is in the DRX working period during the first time period; Select a carrier that is not configured with DRX; Select the carrier with the smallest cell index that is not configured with DRX.

2. The method as described in claim 1, wherein, The HARQ-ACK corresponds to the HARQ-ACK of the semi-statically scheduled Physical Downlink Shared Channel (SPS PDSCH).

3. The method as described in claim 2, wherein, The first carrier is configured with PUCCH resources, and the first carrier is at least one of the following: The primary cell in the primary cell group; The main community in the auxiliary community group; Secondary cells equipped with PUCCH.

4. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The method further includes: The network device receives higher-layer signaling, which includes first configuration information for configuring at least one candidate carrier, wherein the first carrier is one of the at least one candidate carrier.

5. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The method further includes: The network device receives SPS PDSCH configuration information, which includes second configuration information for configuring at least one candidate carrier, wherein the first carrier is one of the at least one candidate carrier.

6. The method of claim 4, wherein, The method further includes: From the more than one candidate carriers, select one carrier that meets the conditions as the first carrier, or... From the candidate carriers, select one or more carriers that meet the conditions, and select the first carrier from the candidate carriers according to the rules.

7. The method of claim 5, wherein, The method further includes: From the more than one candidate carriers, select one carrier that meets the conditions as the first carrier, or... From the candidate carriers, select one or more carriers that meet the conditions, and select the first carrier from the candidate carriers according to the rules.

8. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The first carrier corresponds to the primary cell in the primary cell group as agreed by the protocol.

9. A method for receiving response information, performed by a network device, the method comprising: During the first time period, the network device receives an Automatic Repeat Request-Acknowledgement (HARQ-ACK) sent by the user equipment on the first carrier. The HARQ-ACK is configured by the network device or predefined by the protocol to be sent on the second carrier, and the first time period is located within the discontinuous reception DRX third time period of the second carrier. The first carrier is different from the second carrier. The DRX third time period of the second carrier refers to the period during which the network device cannot receive the HARQ-ACK reported by the user equipment. The first carrier is a carrier selected from the active carriers of the user equipment that meets the conditions; or, the first carrier is a carrier selected from more than one active carriers of the user equipment that meets the conditions, and a carrier selected from the more than one carriers according to the rules. The conditions include one of the following: It is configured with PUCCH resources; as well as During the HARQ-ACK transmission period, the system is in a non-DRX off state, which means either the DRX is in operation or the DRX is not configured. The rules include at least one of the following: Select a carrier that is in the DRX operating period during the first time period; Select the carrier with the smallest cell index that is in the DRX working period during the first time period; Select a carrier that is not configured with DRX; Select the carrier with the smallest cell index that is not configured with DRX.

10. The method of claim 9, wherein, The HARQ-ACK corresponds to the HARQ-ACK of the semi-statically scheduled Physical Downlink Shared Channel (SPS PDSCH).

11. The method of claim 10, wherein, The first carrier is configured with PUCCH resources, and the first carrier is at least one of the following: The primary cell in the primary cell group; The main community in the auxiliary community group; Secondary cells equipped with PUCCH.

12. The method according to any one of claims 9 to 11, wherein, The method further includes: Send higher-layer signaling to the user equipment, the higher-layer signaling including first configuration information, the first configuration information being used to configure at least one candidate carrier, the first carrier being one of the at least one candidate carrier.

13. The method according to any one of claims 9 to 11, wherein, The method further includes: The configuration information of SPS PDSCH is sent to the user equipment. The configuration information of SPS PDSCH includes second configuration information, which is used to configure at least one candidate carrier. The first carrier is one of the at least one candidate carrier.

14. The method according to any one of claims 9 to 11, wherein, The first carrier corresponds to the primary cell in the primary cell group as agreed by the protocol.

15. An apparatus for transmitting response information, configured in a user equipment, the apparatus comprising: The transceiver module is configured to send an Automatic Repeat Request-Acknowledgement (HARQ-ACK) to the network device on a first carrier during a first time period. The HARQ-ACK is configured by the network device or predefined by the protocol to be sent on a second carrier, and the first time period is located within the discontinuous reception DRX third time period of the second carrier. The first carrier is different from the second carrier, and the DRX third time period of the second carrier refers to the period during which the network device cannot receive the HARQ-ACK reported by the user equipment. The device is further configured to: select a carrier that meets the conditions from the active carriers of the user equipment as the first carrier, or select one or more carriers that meet the conditions from the active carriers of the user equipment, and select the first carrier from the one or more carriers according to the rules; The conditions include one of the following: It is configured with PUCCH resources; as well as During the HARQ-ACK transmission period, the system is in a non-DRX off state, which means either the DRX is in operation or the DRX is not configured. The rules include at least one of the following: Select a carrier that is in the DRX operating period during the first time period; Select the carrier with the smallest cell index that is in the DRX working period during the first time period; Select a carrier that is not configured with DRX; Select the carrier with the smallest cell index that is not configured with DRX.

16. An apparatus for receiving response information, configured in a network device, the apparatus comprising: The transceiver module is configured to receive an Automatic Repeat Request-Acknowledgement (HARQ-ACK) sent by a user equipment on a first carrier during a first time period. The HARQ-ACK is configured by the network device or predefined by the protocol to be sent on a second carrier, and the first time period is located within the discontinuous reception DRX third time period of the second carrier. The first carrier is different from the second carrier, and the DRX third time period of the second carrier refers to the period during which the network device cannot receive the HARQ-ACK reported by the user equipment. The device is further configured to: select a carrier that meets the conditions from the active carriers of the user equipment as the first carrier, or select one or more carriers that meet the conditions from the active carriers of the user equipment, and select the first carrier from the one or more carriers according to the rules; The conditions include one of the following: It is configured with PUCCH resources; as well as During the HARQ-ACK transmission period, the system is in a non-DRX off state, which means either the DRX is in operation or the DRX is not configured. The rules include at least one of the following: Select a carrier that is in the DRX operating period during the first time period; Select the carrier with the smallest cell index that is in the DRX working period during the first time period; Select a carrier that is not configured with DRX; Select the carrier with the smallest cell index that is not configured with DRX.

17. An electronic device comprising a processor and a memory, wherein, The memory is used to store computer programs; The processor is used to execute the computer program to implement the method as described in any one of claims 1-8.

18. An electronic device comprising a processor and a memory, wherein, The memory is used to store computer programs; The processor is used to execute the computer program to implement the method as described in any one of claims 9-14.

19. A computer-readable storage medium storing instructions that, when invoked and executed on a computer, cause the computer to perform the method as described in any one of claims 1-8.

20. A computer-readable storage medium storing instructions that, when invoked and executed on a computer, cause the computer to perform the method as described in any one of claims 9-14.

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