Capability indication methods, devices, terminals and network functions

Abstract

This application discloses a capability indication method, apparatus, terminal, and network function, belonging to the field of communication technology. The capability indication method of this application includes: a terminal receiving parameter configuration information of a personal Internet of Things PIN sent by a network side; the terminal sending a response message of the parameter configuration information to the network side, the response message being used to indicate the gateway capability information of the terminal.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of communication technology, specifically relating to a capability indication method, device, terminal, and network function. Background Technology

[0002] A Personal IoT Network (PIN) is a group consisting of at least one Personal IoT Element (PINE), also known as a Personal IoT Device. PINEs can be devices such as User Equipment (UE), and they communicate with each other. Two PINEs can communicate through a direct connection or indirectly through a communication network.

[0003] PINEs can include Personal Internet of Things (IoT) devices with gateway capabilities (PEGCs). PEGCs can be gateways in smart home scenarios or terminals that interact with wearable devices. A terminal's ability to execute PEGC functions presupposes that it possesses gateway capabilities. In existing technologies, when a terminal forwards service data in a home network as a gateway, the network side cannot determine whether the terminal has the relevant gateway capabilities, and therefore cannot configure or operate related information. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides a capability indication method, apparatus, terminal, and network function, and provides a specific implementation method for a terminal to report gateway capabilities to the network side.

[0005] Firstly, a capability indication method is provided for application to a terminal, the method comprising:

[0006] The terminal receives parameter configuration information of the personal IoT PIN sent by the network side;

[0007] The terminal sends a response message containing the parameter configuration information to the network side. The response message is used to indicate the terminal's gateway capability information.

[0008] Secondly, a capability indication device is provided for a first network function, comprising:

[0009] The first receiving module is used to receive parameter configuration information of the personal IoT PIN sent by the network side;

[0010] The first sending module is used to send a response message of the parameter configuration information to the network side, the response message being used to indicate the terminal's gateway capability information.

[0011] Thirdly, a capability indication method is provided for application to a first network function, the method comprising:

[0012] The first network function sends the PIN parameter configuration information to the terminal;

[0013] The first network function receives a response message containing the parameter configuration information sent by the terminal;

[0014] The response message is used to indicate the terminal's gateway capability information.

[0015] Fourthly, a capability indication device is provided for a first network function, comprising:

[0016] The third sending module is used to send the PIN parameter configuration information to the terminal;

[0017] The second receiving module is used to receive a response message of the parameter configuration information sent by the terminal;

[0018] The response message is used to indicate the terminal's gateway capability information.

[0019] Fifthly, a capability indication method is provided for application to a second network function, the method comprising:

[0020] The second network function sends the PIN parameter configuration information to the first network function.

[0021] Sixthly, a capability indication device is provided for a second network function, comprising:

[0022] The fifth sending module is used to send the PIN parameter configuration information to the first network function.

[0023] In a seventh aspect, a terminal is provided, the terminal including a processor and a memory, the memory storing a program or instructions executable on the processor, the program or instructions, when executed by the processor, implementing the steps of the method as described in the first aspect.

[0024] Eighthly, a terminal is provided, including a processor and a communication interface, wherein the communication interface is used for: receiving parameter configuration information of a personal Internet of Things (IoT) PIN sent by a network side; and sending a response message of the parameter configuration information to the network side, the response message being used to indicate gateway capability information of the terminal.

[0025] A ninth aspect provides a network function, the network function being a first network function, the network function including a processor and a memory, the memory storing a program or instructions executable on the processor, the program or instructions, when executed by the processor, implementing the steps of the method as described in the third aspect.

[0026] In a tenth aspect, a network function is provided, the network function being a first network function, including a processor and a communication interface, wherein the communication interface is used for: the first network function sending PIN parameter configuration information to a terminal; receiving a response message of the parameter configuration information sent by the terminal; wherein the response message is used to indicate the gateway capability information of the terminal.

[0027] Eleventhly, a network function is provided, the network function being a second network function, the network function including a processor and a memory, the memory storing programs or instructions executable on the processor, the programs or instructions, when executed by the processor, implementing the steps of the method as described in the fifth aspect.

[0028] In a twelfth aspect, a network function is provided, the network function being a second network function, including a processor and a communication interface, wherein the communication interface is used to send PIN parameter configuration information to a first network function.

[0029] In a thirteenth aspect, a capability indication system is provided, comprising: a terminal, a second terminal, and at least one of a first network function and a second network function, wherein the terminal is available to perform the steps of the capability indication method as described in the first aspect; the first network function is available to perform the steps of the capability indication method as described in the third aspect, and the second network function is available to perform the steps of the capability indication method as described in the fifth aspect.

[0030] In a fourteenth aspect, a readable storage medium is provided, on which a program or instructions are stored, which, when executed by a processor, implement the steps of the method described in the first aspect, or the steps of the method described in the third aspect, or the steps of the method described in the fifth aspect.

[0031] In a fifteenth aspect, a chip is provided, the chip including a processor and a communication interface coupled to the processor, the processor being configured to run a program or instructions to implement the method as described in the first aspect, or the method as described in the third aspect, or the method as described in the fifth aspect.

[0032] In a sixteenth aspect, a computer program / program product is provided, which is stored in a storage medium and is executed by at least one processor to implement the steps of the capability indication method as described in the first aspect, or the steps of the capability indication method as described in the third aspect, or the steps of the capability indication method as described in the fifth aspect.

[0033] In this embodiment, after receiving the PIN parameter configuration information sent by the network side, the terminal replies with a response message to the network side and indicates the terminal's gateway capabilities through the response message. This provides a terminal gateway capability reporting method under the PIN network, enabling the terminal to report its gateway capabilities, so that the gateway can be configured and operated based on the terminal's gateway capabilities. Attached Figure Description

[0034] Figure 1 This is a block diagram of a wireless communication system applicable to embodiments of this application;

[0035] Figure 2 This is one of the flowcharts illustrating the capability indication method according to an embodiment of this application;

[0036] Figure 3 This is a communication diagram of the PIN network according to an embodiment of this application;

[0037] Figure 4a This is a second schematic flowchart of the capability indication method according to an embodiment of this application;

[0038] Figure 4b This is the third flowchart illustrating the capability indication method according to an embodiment of this application;

[0039] Figure 5 This is the fourth flowchart illustrating the capability indication method according to an embodiment of this application;

[0040] Figure 6 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the capability indication device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0041] Figure 7 This is a second schematic diagram of the capability indication device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0042] Figure 8 This is the third schematic diagram of the capability indication device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0043] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a communication device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0044] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the terminal structure according to an embodiment of this application;

[0045] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the network-side device according to an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0046] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0047] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification and claims of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and not to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such terms can be used interchangeably where appropriate so that embodiments of this application can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein, and the objects distinguished by "first" and "second" are generally of the same class, not limited in number; for example, a first object can be one or more. Furthermore, in the specification and claims, "and / or" indicates at least one of the connected objects, and the character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0048] It is worth noting that the technologies described in this application are not limited to Long Term Evolution (LTE) / LTE-Advanced (LTE-A) systems, but can also be used in other wireless communication systems, such as Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA), Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA), Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA), Single-carrier Frequency Division Multiple Access (SC-FDMA), and other systems. The terms "system" and "network" in this application are often used interchangeably, and the described technologies can be used with the systems and radio technologies mentioned above, as well as with other systems and radio technologies. The following description describes New Radio (NR) systems for illustrative purposes, and NR terminology is used in most of the following description; however, these technologies can also be applied to applications beyond NR systems, such as 6th generation (6G) radio systems. th Generation 6G communication system.

[0049] Personal IoT Network (PIN):

[0050] A PIN is a group consisting of at least one PIN element (PINE), where at least one PIN element is a terminal (User Equipment, UE). PIN elements communicate with each other. Two PIN elements can communicate through a direct connection between them or indirectly through a communication network.

[0051] A PIN element can be a 3GPP device (e.g., UE) or a non-3GPP device. A non-3GPP device refers to a device that does not use 3GPP-defined credentials, does not support 3GPP-defined NAS protocols, or does not support 3GPP access technologies (such as 3G / 4G / 5G air interface technologies) but only supports non-3GPP access technologies (such as WiFi, fixed network, Bluetooth, etc.).

[0052] A PIN can contain one or more PIN Elements With Gateway Capability (PEGCs). These PIN elements can communicate directly with each other or via PEGCs. PEGCs can also facilitate communication between these PIN elements and other devices or application servers outside the PIN. The PEGC device can be of various types; for example, it could be a gateway in a smart home scenario or a mobile phone acting as a gateway for wearable devices.

[0053] In this application, the network side can also be referred to as a network side device.

[0054] Figure 1This diagram illustrates a block diagram of a wireless communication system applicable to embodiments of this application. The wireless communication system includes a terminal 11 and a network-side device 12. Terminal 11 can be a mobile phone, tablet computer, laptop computer, personal digital assistant (PDA), handheld computer, netbook, ultra-mobile personal computer (UMPC), mobile internet device (MID), augmented reality (AR) / virtual reality (VR) device, robot, wearable device, vehicle-mounted device (VUE), pedestrian terminal (PUE), smart home (home devices with wireless communication capabilities, such as refrigerators, televisions, washing machines, or furniture), game console, personal computer (PC), ATM, or self-service machine, etc. Wearable devices include: smartwatches, smart bracelets, smart headphones, smart glasses, smart jewelry (smart bracelets, smart chains, smart rings, smart necklaces, smart anklets, smart anklets, etc.), smart wristbands, smart clothing, etc. It should be noted that the specific type of terminal 11 is not limited in this embodiment. Network-side equipment 12 may include access network equipment or core network equipment. Access network equipment may also be referred to as radio access network equipment, radio access network (RAN), radio access network function, or radio access network unit. Access network equipment may include base stations, WLAN access points, or WiFi nodes, etc. Base stations may be referred to as Node B, evolved Node B (eNB), access point, base transceiver station (BTS), radio base station, radio transceiver, Basic Service Set (BSS), Extended Service Set (ESS), home B node, home evolved B node, Transmitting Receiving Point (TRP), or any other suitable term in the field, as long as the same technical effect is achieved. The base station is not limited to specific technical terms. It should be noted that this application embodiment only uses a base station in an NR system as an example for description and does not limit the specific type of base station.

[0055] Core network equipment may include, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: core network node, core network function, Mobility Management Entity (MME), Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF), Session Management Function (SMF), User Plane Function (UPF), Policy Control Function (PCF), Policy and Charging Rules Function (PCRF), Edge Application Server Discovery Function (EASDF), Unified Data Management (UDM), Unified Data Repository (UDR), Home Subscriber Server (HSS), Centralized network configuration (CNC), Network Repository Function (NRF), Network Exposure Function (NEF), Local NEF (or L-NEF), and Binding Support. Core network functions (BSF), application functions (AF), etc. It should be noted that this application embodiment only uses core network equipment in the NR system as an example for description, and does not limit the specific type of core network equipment.

[0056] The capability indication method, apparatus, terminal, and network functions provided in this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and through some embodiments and application scenarios.

[0057] like Figure 2 As shown in the figure, this application provides a capability indication method applied to a terminal, the method comprising:

[0058] Step 201: The terminal receives the parameter configuration information of the personal IoT PIN sent by the network side.

[0059] In this embodiment, the network side can refer to the first network function or the second network function mentioned in this embodiment. Optionally, the network side can be a 5GC network element, such as the Network Exposure Function (NEF), AMF, SMF, etc., that is, the NEF / AMF / SMF sends the PIN parameter configuration information to the terminal; the network side can also be a PIN Management Function (PIN MF) or an Application Function (AF). The parameter configuration information can be sent from the PIN MF / AF to the NEF, and then from the NEF to the terminal.

[0060] The network side sends parameter configuration information under the PIN network to the terminal, and this parameter configuration information can be used for parameter configuration in the PIN. For example... Figure 3 As shown, a PIN network can consist of one or more PINEs, where a PINE is a UE or a non-3GPP device. The non-3GPP device can include: devices that do not use 3GPP-defined credentials, devices that do not support 3GPP-defined NAS protocols, or devices that do not support 3GPP access technologies (such as 3G / 4G / 5G air interface technologies) but only support non-3GPP access technologies (such as WiFi, fixed-line networks, Bluetooth, etc.). A PIN network can include one or more PIN devices with gateway capabilities, i.e., PEGCs (e.g., UEs, routers, etc.). PINEs in a PIN network can communicate with each other or access a 5G system (5G SaaS, 5GS) through PEGCs for communication. Figure 3 As shown. The parameter configuration information can be used to configure the parameters of the PEGC in the PIN.

[0061] Step 202: The terminal sends a response message containing the parameter configuration information to the network side. The response message is used to indicate the terminal's gateway capability information.

[0062] After receiving the parameter configuration information, the terminal can configure relevant parameters of the PIN network, such as configuring the terminal as a gateway PEGC or configuring the terminal to access the PEGC. Upon receiving the PIN parameter configuration information, the terminal sends a response message to the network side, indicating the terminal's gateway capabilities, such as whether the terminal has gateway capabilities. The response message indicates whether the terminal successfully or unsuccessfully received the parameter configuration information. This embodiment enables the terminal to report gateway capabilities when it needs to act as a gateway, increasing the flexibility of the terminal in reporting gateway capabilities.

[0063] In the embodiments of this application, after receiving the PIN parameter configuration information sent by the network side, the terminal replies with a response message to the network side and indicates the terminal's gateway capabilities through the response message. This provides a terminal gateway capability reporting method under the PIN network, improving the flexibility and rationality of the terminal reporting gateway capabilities.

[0064] Optionally, the parameter configuration information includes at least one of the following:

[0065] 1) Bluetooth name;

[0066] 2) Service Set Identifier (SSID) of the wireless network, i.e., the SSID of WiFi.

[0067] 3) Access key.

[0068] 4) Closure indication information for indicating the closure of the direct air interface; the closure indication information is used to instruct the terminal to close the direct air interface based on the closure indication information, and the direct air interface may include at least one of the following: non-3GPP access, PC5 access, direct connection communication (Sidelink) access, WiFi access, Bluetooth access.

[0069] 5) Hiding indication information for indicating that the Bluetooth name is to be hidden; the hiding indication information is used to instruct the terminal to hide the Bluetooth name based on the hiding indication information.

[0070] 6) Hiding indication information for indicating the hiding of the SSID; the hiding indication information is used to instruct the terminal to hide the SSID based on the hiding indication information.

[0071] 7) A relay code for personal IoT devices to access the terminal; the relay code is used for PINE to access the terminal. For example, the network side configures a relay code for the terminal and the PINE, and the relay code is, for example, a string. During use, the PINE requests access to the PEGC (i.e., the terminal acts as the PEGC). When the PEGC detects that the relay code matches its stored relay code, it determines that it can provide relay services to the PINE. It should be noted that if the PEGC detects that the relay code matches its stored relay code, but other relay service conditions are not met, the PEGC may also be unable to provide relay services. The specific relay service determination process can be defined or predefined according to business needs, and will not be elaborated here.

[0072] 8) The valid time for the authorized terminal to act as a personal IoT device with gateway capabilities; that is, the valid time for the authorized terminal to act as a PEGC.

[0073] 9) Authorizing the terminal as a valid area for a personal IoT device with gateway capabilities; that is, authorizing the terminal as a valid area for PEGC, the valid area being, for example: Tracking Area (TA), Registration Area (RA), Cell ID; the valid area can also be the name or identifier of a network, such as: PIN name, Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) identifier; the valid area can also be base station information (e.g., network ID).

[0074] Optionally, the response message includes at least one of the following:

[0075] (1) Success Indication. Optionally, the response message indicates that the terminal has gateway capability through the success indication. In this embodiment, the success indication may indicate that the terminal has successfully received the parameter configuration information and indicate that the terminal has gateway capability. Optionally, the response message implicitly indicates that the terminal has gateway capability.

[0076] (2) Gateway capability information.

[0077] Optionally, the gateway capability information includes at least one of the following:

[0078] a) Capability information; the capability information may include the gateway capabilities supported by the terminal, such as Bluetooth, WiFi, etc.

[0079] b) Capability indication information; the capability indication information may explicitly or implicitly indicate the gateway capabilities supported by the terminal, the explicit indication being, for example, including information on the gateway capabilities supported by the terminal; the implicit indication being, for example, indicating the gateway capabilities supported by the terminal through bits.

[0080] c) Forward the instruction information;

[0081] Optionally, the forwarding indication information indicates that the terminal has the capability to perform at least one of the following:

[0082] Forward the data from the network side to the second terminal;

[0083] The data from the second terminal is forwarded to the network side.

[0084] In this embodiment, the second terminal is a terminal other than the terminal mentioned above, and can be a PINE in the PIN. It should be noted that the second terminal is associated with the terminal mentioned above; that is, the terminal can forward data from other associated terminals to the network side, or the network side can forward data to other associated terminals.

[0085] d) Access type indication information.

[0086] Optionally, the access type indication information indicates that the terminal has the capability to perform at least one of the following:

[0087] Non-3GPP access; that is, the access type indication information can indicate that the terminal supports non-3GPP access.

[0088] PC5 access; that is, the access type indication information can indicate that the terminal supports PC5 access.

[0089] Direct connection communication (Sidelink) access; that is, the access type indication information can indicate that the terminal supports Sidelink access. The direct connection communication capability can also be called proximity-based services (ProSe) capability, including direct discovery capability, direct communication capability, capability as a layer-2 (L2) remote terminal, capability as a layer-3 (L3) remote terminal, capability as an L2 relay terminal, and capability as an L3 relay terminal.

[0090] WiFi access; that is, the access type indication information can indicate that the terminal supports WiFi access.

[0091] Bluetooth access; that is, the access type indication information can indicate that the terminal supports Bluetooth access.

[0092] As an optional embodiment, receiving the parameter configuration information of the PIN sent by the network side includes: receiving a Non-Access Stratum (NAS) message sent by the network side, wherein the NAS message carries the parameter configuration information.

[0093] In this embodiment, the network side sends the parameter configuration information to the terminal via a NAS process. Taking the network side as an example, optionally, the NEF can send the parameter configuration information to the terminal through network elements such as Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF), Session Management Function (SMF), Authentication Server Function (AUSF), and Policy Control Function (PCF), etc., which are not limited here.

[0094] Optionally, the NAS message includes at least one of the following:

[0095] 1) Registration message; the registration message is, for example, a registration acceptance message, that is, the network side sends the parameter configuration information to the terminal through the registration process.

[0096] 2) Protocol Data Unit (PDU) session establishment message; the PDU session establishment message is, for example, a PDU session establishment acceptance message, that is, the network side sends the parameter configuration information to the terminal through the PDU session establishment process.

[0097] 3) PDU session modification message; the PDU session modification message is, for example, a PDU session modification acceptance message, that is, the network side sends the parameter configuration information to the terminal through the PDU session modification process.

[0098] 4) UE Configuration Update (UCU) message; the UE configuration update message is, for example, a configuration update command message, that is, the network side sends the parameter configuration information to the terminal through the UCU process.

[0099] 5) UE Parameters Update (UPU) message; that is, the network side sends the parameter configuration information to the terminal through the UPU process. The network side can send a downlink NAS transport message (DL NASTRANSPORT), which carries the UPU container.

[0100] 6) Steering of Roaming (SOR) message; that is, the network side sends the parameter configuration information to the terminal through the SOR process. The network side can send a DL NAS TRANSPORT message, which carries an SOR container.

[0101] As an optional embodiment, the method further includes: sending a first request message to the network side; wherein the first request message is used for the terminal to request to be a terminal with gateway capabilities in the PIN network.

[0102] In this embodiment, the terminal requesting to be a gateway-capable terminal in the PIN network can be: the terminal requesting to be a PEGC in the PIN network. The network side may send the PIN parameter configuration information to the terminal only upon the terminal's request. That is, the terminal may not initially intend to become a PEGC (i.e., a gateway-capable terminal). When the terminal intends to become a PEGC, it makes a request with the network side through application-layer interactions, and subsequently, the network side sends the PIN-related parameter configuration information to the terminal.

[0103] For example, when a terminal wants to become a PEGC, it sends the first request message to the NEF or PIN MF / AF; the NEF forwards the first request message to the PIN MF / AF. After receiving the first request message from the terminal, the PIN MF / AF sends the parameter configuration information related to PEGC to the terminal (it can be sent to the NEF, which then forwards it to the terminal).

[0104] It should be noted that the embodiments of this application can also be applied to other scenarios besides PIN networks to perform non-active capability indication, and the parameter configuration information and the capability indication information are not limited to PIN.

[0105] In the embodiments of this application, after receiving the PIN parameter configuration information sent by the network side, the terminal replies with a response message to the network side and indicates the terminal's gateway capabilities through the response message. This provides a terminal gateway capability reporting method under the PIN network, improving the flexibility and rationality of the terminal reporting gateway capabilities.

[0106] like Figure 4a As shown, this application also provides a capability indication method applied to a first network function, the method comprising:

[0107] Step 401: The first network function sends the PIN parameter configuration information to the terminal.

[0108] The first network function can be a 5GC network element, such as NEF. The first network function sends parameter configuration information under the PIN network to the terminal, and the parameter configuration information can be used for parameter configuration in the PIN.

[0109] Step 402: The first network function receives a response message containing the parameter configuration information sent by the terminal; wherein the response message is used to indicate the gateway capability information of the terminal.

[0110] After receiving the parameter configuration information, the terminal can configure relevant parameters of the PIN network, such as configuring the terminal as a gateway PEGC or configuring the terminal to access the PEGC. Upon receiving the PIN parameter configuration information, the terminal sends a response message to the first network function, indicating the terminal's gateway capabilities, such as whether the terminal has gateway capabilities. The response message indicates whether the terminal successfully or unsuccessfully received the parameter configuration information. This embodiment enables the terminal to report gateway capabilities when it needs to act as a gateway, increasing the flexibility of the terminal in reporting gateway capabilities.

[0111] In an embodiment of this application, the first network function sends PIN parameter configuration information to the terminal. After receiving the parameter configuration information, the terminal replies with a response message to the network side and indicates the terminal's gateway capabilities through the response message. This provides a terminal gateway capability reporting method under the PIN network, improving the flexibility and rationality of the terminal reporting gateway capabilities.

[0112] Optionally, such as Figure 4b As shown, the method further includes: the first network function receiving the parameter configuration information sent by the second network function.

[0113] In this embodiment, the second network function is, for example, a PIN MF / AF. The second network function sends the PIN parameter configuration information to the first network function (e.g., NEF), which then sends the parameter configuration information to the terminal. Upon receiving the parameter configuration information, the terminal sends a response message containing the parameter configuration information to the first network function (NEF), the response message indicating the terminal's gateway capability information. Optionally, after receiving the response message, the first network function sends the response message to the second network function.

[0114] Optionally, the parameter configuration information includes at least one of the following:

[0115] 1) Bluetooth name;

[0116] 2) The SSID of the wireless network, i.e., the SSID of WiFi.

[0117] 3) Access key.

[0118] 4) Closure indication information for indicating the closure of the direct connection air interface; the closure indication information is used to instruct the terminal to close the direct connection air interface based on the closure indication information, and the direct connection air interface may include at least one of the following: non-3GPP access, PC5 access, Sidelink access, WiFi access, Bluetooth access.

[0119] 5) Hiding indication information for indicating that the Bluetooth name is to be hidden; the hiding indication information is used to instruct the terminal to hide the Bluetooth name based on the hiding indication information.

[0120] 6) Hiding indication information for indicating the hiding of the SSID; the hiding indication information is used to instruct the terminal to hide the SSID based on the hiding indication information.

[0121] 7) Relay Code for Personal Internet of Things (IoT) Devices to Access the Terminal; The relay code is used for PINE to access the terminal. For example, the network side configures a relay code for the terminal and PINE. The relay code is, for example, a string. When in use, PINE requests access to PEGC (i.e., the terminal acts as PEGC). When PEGC detects that the relay code matches the relay code it stores, it determines that it can provide relay services for PINE.

[0122] 8) The valid time for the authorized terminal to act as a personal IoT device with gateway capabilities; that is, the valid time for the authorized terminal to act as a PEGC.

[0123] 9) Authorizing the terminal as a valid area for a personal IoT device with gateway capabilities; that is, authorizing the terminal as a valid area for PEGC, the valid area being, for example: TA, RA, ell ID; the valid area can also be the name or identifier of a network, such as: PIN name, PLMN identifier; the valid area can also be base station information (e.g., network ID).

[0124] Optionally, the response message includes at least one of the following:

[0125] (1) Success Indication. Optionally, the response message indicates that the terminal has gateway capability through the success indication. In this embodiment, the success indication may indicate that the terminal has successfully received the parameter configuration information and indicate that the terminal has gateway capability. Optionally, the response message implicitly indicates that the terminal has gateway capability.

[0126] (2) Gateway capability information.

[0127] Optionally, the gateway capability information includes at least one of the following:

[0128] a) Capability information; the capability information may include the gateway capabilities supported by the terminal, such as Bluetooth, WiFi, etc.

[0129] b) Capability indication information; the capability indication information may explicitly or implicitly indicate the gateway capabilities supported by the terminal, the explicit indication being, for example, including information on the gateway capabilities supported by the terminal; the implicit indication being, for example, indicating the gateway capabilities supported by the terminal through bits.

[0130] c) Forward the instruction information;

[0131] Optionally, the forwarding indication information indicates that the terminal has the capability to perform at least one of the following:

[0132] Forward the data from the first network function to the second terminal;

[0133] The data from the second terminal is forwarded to the first network function.

[0134] In this embodiment, the second terminal is a terminal other than the terminal mentioned above, and can be a PINE in the PIN. It should be noted that the second terminal is associated with the terminal mentioned above; that is, the terminal can forward data from other associated terminals to the network side, or the network side can forward data to other associated terminals.

[0135] The forwarding instruction information can be used to instruct the terminal to forward data from the first network function to the PINE, and / or the terminal to forward data from the PINE to the first network function.

[0136] d) Access type indication information.

[0137] Optionally, the access type indication information indicates that the terminal has the capability to perform at least one of the following:

[0138] Non-3GPP access; that is, the access type indication information can indicate that the terminal supports non-3GPP access.

[0139] PC5 access; that is, the access type indication information can indicate that the terminal supports PC5 access.

[0140] Direct connection communication (Sidelink) access; that is, the access type indication information can indicate that the terminal supports Sidelink access. The direct connection communication capability can also be called ProSe capability, including direct discovery capability, direct communication capability, L2 remote terminal capability, L3 remote terminal capability, L2 relay terminal capability, and L3 relay terminal capability.

[0141] WiFi access; that is, the access type indication information can indicate that the terminal supports WiFi access.

[0142] Bluetooth access; that is, the access type indication information can indicate that the terminal supports Bluetooth access.

[0143] As an optional embodiment, sending the parameter configuration information of the PIN to the terminal includes: sending a NAS message to the terminal, the NAS message carrying the parameter configuration information.

[0144] In this embodiment, the first network function sends the parameter configuration information to the terminal through a NAS process. Taking the first network function as NEF as an example, optionally, the NEF can send the parameter configuration information to the terminal through network elements such as AMF, SMF, AUSF, and PCF, which is not limited here.

[0145] Optionally, the NAS message includes at least one of the following:

[0146] 1) Registration message; the registration message is, for example, a registration acceptance message, that is, the first network function sends the parameter configuration information to the terminal through the registration process.

[0147] 2) PDU session establishment message; the PDU session establishment message is, for example, a PDU session establishment acceptance message, that is, the first network function sends the parameter configuration information to the terminal through the PDU session establishment process.

[0148] 3) PDU session modification message; the PDU session modification message is, for example, a PDU session modification acceptance message, that is, the first network function sends the parameter configuration information to the terminal through the PDU session modification process.

[0149] 4) UCU message; the terminal configuration update message is, for example, a configuration update command message, that is, the first network function sends the parameter configuration information to the terminal through the UCU process.

[0150] 5) UPU message; that is, the network side sends the parameter configuration information to the terminal through the UPU process. The network side can send a DL NAS TRANSPORT message, which carries the UPU container.

[0151] 6) SOR message; that is, the network side sends the parameter configuration information to the terminal through the SOR procedure. The network side can send a DL NAS TRANSPORT message, which carries the SOR container.

[0152] As an optional embodiment, the method further includes:

[0153] Receive the first request message sent by the terminal;

[0154] Send the first request message to the second network function;

[0155] The first request message is used by the terminal to request to be a terminal with gateway capabilities in the PIN network.

[0156] In this embodiment, the first network function may send the parameter configuration information of the PIN to the terminal only upon the terminal's request. That is, the terminal may not initially expect to become a PEGC (i.e., a terminal with gateway capabilities). When the terminal expects to become a PEGC, it makes a request with the first network function through application layer-related interactions, and then the network side sends the parameter configuration information related to the PIN to the terminal.

[0157] The terminal can send the first request message to the first network function, requesting to act as a terminal with gateway capabilities in the PIN network. The first network function forwards the first request message to the second network function, which then sends parameter configuration information to the terminal. Optionally, the second network function sends the parameter configuration information to the first network function, which then sends it to the terminal.

[0158] For example, when a terminal wants to become a PEGC, it sends the first request message to the NEF or PIN MF / AF; the NEF forwards the first request message to the PIN MF / AF. After receiving the first request message from the terminal, the PIN MF / AF sends the parameter configuration information related to PEGC to the terminal (it can be sent to the NEF, which then forwards it to the terminal).

[0159] In an embodiment of this application, the first network function sends PIN parameter configuration information to the terminal. After receiving the parameter configuration information, the terminal replies with a response message to the network side and indicates the terminal's gateway capabilities through the response message. This provides a terminal gateway capability reporting method under the PIN network, improving the flexibility and rationality of the terminal reporting gateway capabilities.

[0160] like Figure 5 As shown in the embodiments of this application, a capability indication method is also provided, applied to a second network function, the method comprising:

[0161] Step 501: The second network function sends the PIN parameter configuration information to the first network function.

[0162] In this embodiment, the first network function can be a 5GC network element, such as NEF. The second network function is, for example, PIN MF / AF.

[0163] The second network function sends the parameter configuration information to the first network function, which then forwards the parameter configuration information to the terminal. This parameter configuration information can be used for parameter configuration in the PIN. After receiving the parameter configuration information, the terminal can configure relevant parameters of the PIN network, such as configuring the terminal as a gateway PEGC or configuring access to the PEGC. Upon receiving the PIN parameter configuration information, the terminal sends a response message back to the first network function. This response message indicates the terminal's gateway capabilities, such as whether the terminal has gateway capabilities. The response message indicates whether the terminal successfully or unsuccessfully received the parameter configuration information. Optionally, the first network function can forward the response message to the second network function. This embodiment enables the terminal to report gateway capabilities when it needs to act as a gateway, increasing the flexibility of the terminal in reporting gateway capabilities.

[0164] In an embodiment of this application, the second network function sends PIN parameter configuration information to the first network function, causing the first network function to send the parameter configuration information to the terminal. After receiving the parameter configuration information, the terminal replies with a response message to the first network function, and uses the response message to indicate the terminal's gateway capabilities. This provides a terminal gateway capability reporting method under a PIN network, improving the flexibility and rationality of terminal reporting gateway capabilities.

[0165] Optionally, the parameter configuration information includes at least one of the following:

[0166] 1) Bluetooth name;

[0167] 2) The SSID of the wireless network, i.e., the SSID of WiFi.

[0168] 3) Access key.

[0169] 4) Closure indication information for indicating the closure of the direct connection air interface; the closure indication information is used to instruct the terminal to close the direct connection air interface based on the closure indication information, and the direct connection air interface may include at least one of the following: non-3GPP access, PC5 access, Sidelink access, WiFi access, Bluetooth access.

[0170] 5) Hiding indication information for indicating that the Bluetooth name is to be hidden; the hiding indication information is used to instruct the terminal to hide the Bluetooth name based on the hiding indication information.

[0171] 6) Hiding indication information for indicating the hiding of the SSID; the hiding indication information is used to instruct the terminal to hide the SSID based on the hiding indication information.

[0172] 7) Relay Code for Personal Internet of Things (IoT) Devices to Access the Terminal; The relay code is used for PINE to access the terminal. For example, the network side configures a relay code for the terminal and PINE. The relay code is, for example, a string. When in use, PINE requests access to PEGC (i.e., the terminal acts as PEGC). When PEGC detects that the relay code matches the relay code it stores, it determines that it can provide relay services for PINE.

[0173] 8) The valid time for the authorized terminal to act as a personal IoT device with gateway capabilities; that is, the valid time for the authorized terminal to act as a PEGC.

[0174] 9) Authorizing the terminal as a valid area for a personal IoT device with gateway capabilities; that is, authorizing the terminal as a valid area for PEGC, the valid area being, for example: TA, RA, cell ID; the valid area can also be the name or identifier of a network, such as: PIN name, PLMN identifier; the valid area can also be base station information (e.g., network ID).

[0175] As an optional embodiment, before sending the PIN parameter configuration information to the first network function, the method further includes:

[0176] The terminal receives a first request message sent by the terminal and / or the first network function, the first request message being used by the terminal to request to be a terminal with gateway capabilities in the PIN network.

[0177] Optionally, sending the PIN parameter configuration information to the first network function includes: sending the parameter configuration information to the first network function according to the first request message.

[0178] In this embodiment, the second network function may send the PIN parameter configuration information to the first network function only upon request from the terminal, and the first network function forwards it to the terminal. That is, the terminal may not initially expect to become a PEGC (i.e., a terminal with gateway capabilities). When the terminal expects to become a PEGC, it makes a request through application-layer related interactions with the first network function and / or the second network function. After receiving the first request message, the second network function can know that the terminal expects to become a PEGC, and then the second network function sends the PIN-related parameter configuration information to the terminal; or it sends the parameter configuration information to the first network function, which forwards it to the terminal.

[0179] The terminal can send the first request message to the first network function and / or the second network function, requesting to act as a terminal with gateway capabilities in the PIN network. The first network function forwards the first request message to the second network function, and the second network function sends parameter configuration information to the terminal. Optionally, the second network function sends the parameter configuration information to the first network function, which then sends it to the terminal.

[0180] In an embodiment of this application, the second network function sends PIN parameter configuration information to the first network function, causing the first network function to send the parameter configuration information to the terminal. After receiving the parameter configuration information, the terminal replies with a response message to the first network function, and uses the response message to indicate the terminal's gateway capabilities. This provides a terminal gateway capability reporting method under a PIN network, improving the flexibility and rationality of terminal reporting gateway capabilities.

[0181] The capability indication method provided in this application can be executed by a capability indication device. This application uses the example of a capability indication device executing the capability indication method to illustrate the capability indication device provided in this application.

[0182] like Figure 6 As shown, this application embodiment provides a capability indication device 600, applied to a terminal, including:

[0183] The first receiving module 610 is used to receive parameter configuration information of the personal IoT PIN sent by the network side;

[0184] The first sending module 620 is used to send a response message of the parameter configuration information to the network side, the response message being used to indicate the gateway capability information of the terminal.

[0185] Optionally, the parameter configuration information includes at least one of the following:

[0186] Bluetooth name;

[0187] Service Set Identifier (SSID) of a wireless network;

[0188] Access key;

[0189] Closure indication information used to indicate the closure of the directly connected air interface;

[0190] Hidden indication information used to indicate the hidden Bluetooth name;

[0191] Hidden indication information used to indicate the hidden SSID;

[0192] Relay code used for personal Internet of Things (IoT) devices to access the terminal;

[0193] The effective time of an authorized terminal as a personal IoT device with gateway capabilities;

[0194] Authorized terminals serve as the effective area for personal IoT devices with gateway capabilities.

[0195] Optionally, the response message includes at least one of the following:

[0196] Success indication;

[0197] Gateway capability information.

[0198] Optionally, the response message indicates that the terminal has gateway capabilities via the success indication.

[0199] Optionally, the gateway capability information includes at least one of the following:

[0200] Capability information;

[0201] Capability indication information;

[0202] Forwarding instructions;

[0203] Access type indication information.

[0204] Optionally, the forwarding indication information indicates that the terminal has the capability to perform at least one of the following:

[0205] Forward the data from the network side to the second terminal;

[0206] The data from the second terminal is forwarded to the network side.

[0207] Optionally, the access type indication information indicates that the terminal has the capability to perform at least one of the following:

[0208] Non-3GPP access;

[0209] PC5 access;

[0210] Direct connection to communication access;

[0211] WiFi access;

[0212] Bluetooth access.

[0213] Optionally, the first receiving module is specifically configured to: receive a non-access stratum (NAS) message sent by the network side, wherein the NAS message carries the parameter configuration information.

[0214] Optionally, the NAS message includes at least one of the following:

[0215] Registration message;

[0216] Protocol Data Unit (PDU) session establishment message;

[0217] PDU session modification message;

[0218] Terminal configuration updates UCU messages;

[0219] Terminal parameter update UPU message;

[0220] Roaming-oriented SOR message.

[0221] Optionally, the device further includes:

[0222] The second sending module is used to send a first request message to the network side;

[0223] The first request message is used by the terminal to request to be a terminal with gateway capabilities in the PIN network.

[0224] In the embodiments of this application, after receiving the PIN parameter configuration information sent by the network side, the terminal replies with a response message to the network side and indicates the terminal's gateway capabilities through the response message. This provides a terminal gateway capability reporting method under the PIN network, improving the flexibility and rationality of the terminal reporting gateway capabilities.

[0225] It should be noted that the capability indication device provided in this application embodiment is capable of achieving... Figures 2-3 The various processes implemented in the method embodiments achieve the same technical effect, and will not be described again here to avoid repetition.

[0226] like Figure 7 As shown, this application embodiment provides a capability indication device 700, applied to a first network function, including:

[0227] The third sending module 710 is used to send PIN parameter configuration information to the terminal;

[0228] The second receiving module 720 is used to receive a response message of the parameter configuration information sent by the terminal;

[0229] The response message is used to indicate the terminal's gateway capability information.

[0230] Optionally, the device further includes:

[0231] The third receiving module is used to receive the parameter configuration information sent by the second network function.

[0232] Optionally, the parameter configuration information includes at least one of the following:

[0233] Bluetooth name;

[0234] The SSID of the wireless network;

[0235] Access key;

[0236] Closure indication information used to indicate the closure of the directly connected air interface;

[0237] Hidden indication information used to indicate the hidden Bluetooth name;

[0238] Hidden indication information used to indicate the hidden SSID

[0239] Relay code used for personal Internet of Things (IoT) devices to access the terminal;

[0240] The effective time of an authorized terminal as a personal IoT device with gateway capabilities;

[0241] Authorized terminals serve as the effective area for personal IoT devices with gateway capabilities.

[0242] Optionally, the response message includes at least one of the following:

[0243] Success indication;

[0244] Gateway capability information.

[0245] Optionally, the success indication indicates that the terminal has gateway capabilities.

[0246] Optionally, the gateway capability information includes at least one of the following:

[0247] Capability information;

[0248] Capability indication information;

[0249] Forwarding instructions;

[0250] Access type indication information.

[0251] Optionally, the forwarding indication information indicates that the terminal has the capability to perform at least one of the following:

[0252] Forward the data from the first network function to the second terminal;

[0253] The data from the second terminal is forwarded to the first network function.

[0254] Optionally, the access type indication information indicates that the terminal has the capability to perform at least one of the following:

[0255] Non-3GPP access;

[0256] PC5 access;

[0257] Direct communication access;

[0258] WiFi access;

[0259] Bluetooth access.

[0260] Optionally, the third sending module is specifically used to: send a NAS message to the terminal, the NAS message carrying the parameter configuration information.

[0261] Optionally, the NAS message includes at least one of the following:

[0262] Registration message;

[0263] PDU session establishment message;

[0264] PDU session modification message;

[0265] UCU message;

[0266] UPU message;

[0267] SOR message.

[0268] Optionally, the device further includes:

[0269] The fourth receiving module is used to receive the first request message sent by the terminal;

[0270] The fourth sending module is used to send the first request message to the second network function;

[0271] The first request message is used by the terminal to request to be a terminal with gateway capabilities in the PIN network.

[0272] In an embodiment of this application, the first network function sends PIN parameter configuration information to the terminal. After receiving the parameter configuration information, the terminal replies with a response message to the network side and indicates the terminal's gateway capabilities through the response message. This provides a terminal gateway capability reporting method under the PIN network, improving the flexibility and rationality of the terminal reporting gateway capabilities.

[0273] It should be noted that the capability indication device provided in this application embodiment can implement the various processes implemented in the method embodiment of FIG4 and achieve the same technical effect. To avoid repetition, it will not be described again here.

[0274] like Figure 8 As shown, this application embodiment provides a capability indication device 800, applied to a second network function, including:

[0275] The fifth sending module 810 is used to send PIN parameter configuration information to the first network function.

[0276] Optionally, the parameter configuration information includes at least one of the following:

[0277] Bluetooth name;

[0278] The SSID of the wireless network;

[0279] Access key;

[0280] Closure indication information used to indicate the closure of the directly connected air interface;

[0281] Hidden indication information used to indicate the hidden Bluetooth name;

[0282] Hidden indication information used to indicate the hidden SSID;

[0283] Relay code used for access terminals of personal Internet of Things (IoT) devices;

[0284] The effective time of an authorized terminal as a personal IoT device with gateway capabilities;

[0285] Authorized terminals serve as the effective area for personal IoT devices with gateway capabilities.

[0286] Optionally, the device further includes:

[0287] The fifth receiving module is used to receive a first request message sent by the terminal and / or the first network function, wherein the first request message is used by the terminal to request to act as a terminal with gateway capabilities in the PIN network.

[0288] Optionally, the fifth sending module is specifically used to: send the parameter configuration information to the first network function according to the first request message.

[0289] In an embodiment of this application, the second network function sends PIN parameter configuration information to the first network function, causing the first network function to send the parameter configuration information to the terminal. After receiving the parameter configuration information, the terminal replies with a response message to the first network function, and uses the response message to indicate the terminal's gateway capabilities. This provides a terminal gateway capability reporting method under a PIN network, improving the flexibility and rationality of terminal reporting gateway capabilities.

[0290] It should be noted that the capability indication device provided in this application embodiment is capable of achieving... Figure 5 The various processes implemented in the method embodiments achieve the same technical effect, and will not be described again here to avoid repetition.

[0291] The capability indication device in this application embodiment can be an electronic device, such as an electronic device with an operating system, or a component in an electronic device, such as an integrated circuit or a chip. The electronic device can be a terminal, or other devices besides a terminal. For example, the terminal can include, but is not limited to, the type of terminal 11 listed above; other devices can be servers, network attached storage (NAS), etc., and this application embodiment does not specifically limit the type.

[0292] The capability indication device provided in this application embodiment can achieve... Figures 2 to 5 The various processes implemented in the method embodiments achieve the same technical effect, and will not be described again here to avoid repetition.

[0293] Optional, such as Figure 9 As shown, this application embodiment also provides a communication device 900, including a processor 901 and a memory 902. The memory 902 stores programs or instructions that can run on the processor 901. For example, when the communication device 900 is a terminal, when the program or instructions are executed by the processor 901, they implement the various steps of the capability indication method embodiment applied to the terminal described above, and achieve the same technical effect. When the communication device 900 is a network-side device, when the program or instructions are executed by the processor 901, they implement the various steps of the capability indication method embodiment applied to the first network function or the second network function described above, and achieve the same technical effect. To avoid repetition, further details are omitted here.

[0294] This application embodiment also provides a terminal, including a processor and a communication interface. The communication interface is used to: receive parameter configuration information of a personal IoT PIN sent by a network side; and send a response message of the parameter configuration information to the network side, the response message indicating the terminal's gateway capability information. This terminal embodiment corresponds to the above-described terminal-side method embodiment. All implementation processes and methods of the above-described method embodiments can be applied to this terminal embodiment and achieve the same technical effect. Specifically, Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the hardware structure of a terminal to implement an embodiment of this application.

[0295] The terminal 1000 includes, but is not limited to, at least some of the following components: radio frequency unit 1001, network module 1002, audio output unit 1003, input unit 1004, sensor 1005, display unit 1006, user input unit 1007, interface unit 1008, memory 1009, and processor 1010.

[0296] Those skilled in the art will understand that the terminal 1000 may also include a power supply (such as a battery) for supplying power to various components. The power supply may be logically connected to the processor 1010 through a power management system, thereby enabling functions such as managing charging, discharging, and power consumption through the power management system. Figure 10 The terminal structure shown does not constitute a limitation on the terminal. The terminal may include more or fewer components than shown, or combine certain components, or have different component arrangements, which will not be elaborated here.

[0297] It should be understood that, in this embodiment, the input unit 1004 may include a graphics processing unit (GPU) 10041 and a microphone 10042. The GPU 10041 processes image data of still images or videos obtained by an image capture device (such as a camera) in video capture mode or image capture mode. The display unit 1006 may include a display panel 10061, which may be configured in the form of a liquid crystal display, an organic light-emitting diode, etc. The user input unit 1007 includes a touch panel 10071 and at least one of other input devices 10072. The touch panel 10071 is also called a touch screen. The touch panel 10071 may include a touch detection device and a touch controller. Other input devices 10072 may include, but are not limited to, physical keyboards, function keys (such as volume control buttons, power buttons, etc.), trackballs, mice, joysticks, etc., which will not be described in detail here.

[0298] In this embodiment, after receiving downlink data from the network-side device, the radio frequency unit 1001 can transmit it to the processor 1010 for processing; in addition, the radio frequency unit 1001 can send uplink data to the network-side device. Typically, the radio frequency unit 1001 includes, but is not limited to, antennas, amplifiers, transceivers, couplers, low-noise amplifiers, duplexers, etc.

[0299] The memory 1009 can be used to store software programs or instructions and various data. The memory 1009 may primarily include a first storage area for storing programs or instructions and a second storage area for storing data. The first storage area may store the operating system, application programs or instructions required for at least one function (such as sound playback function, image playback function, etc.). Furthermore, the memory 1009 may include volatile memory or non-volatile memory, or both. The non-volatile memory may be read-only memory (ROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), or flash memory. Volatile memory can be random access memory (RAM), static random access memory (SRAM), dynamic random access memory (DRAM), synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM), double data rate synchronous dynamic random access memory (DDRSDRAM), enhanced synchronous dynamic random access memory (ESDRAM), synchronous link dynamic random access memory (SLDRAM), and direct memory bus RAM (DRRAM). The memory 1009 in this embodiment includes, but is not limited to, these and any other suitable types of memory.

[0300] The processor 1010 may include one or more processing units; optionally, the processor 1010 integrates an application processor and a modem processor, wherein the application processor mainly handles operations involving the operating system, user interface, and applications, and the modem processor mainly handles wireless communication signals, such as a baseband processor. It is understood that the aforementioned modem processor may also not be integrated into the processor 1010.

[0301] The radio frequency unit 1001 is used to receive parameter configuration information of a personal IoT PIN sent by the network side.

[0302] A response message containing the parameter configuration information is sent to the network side, and the response message is used to indicate the terminal's gateway capability information.

[0303] Optionally, the parameter configuration information includes at least one of the following:

[0304] Bluetooth name;

[0305] Service Set Identifier (SSID) of a wireless network;

[0306] Access key;

[0307] Closure indication information used to indicate the closure of the directly connected air interface;

[0308] Hidden indication information used to indicate the hidden Bluetooth name;

[0309] Hidden indication information used to indicate the hidden SSID;

[0310] Relay code used for personal Internet of Things (IoT) devices to access the terminal;

[0311] The effective time of an authorized terminal as a personal IoT device with gateway capabilities;

[0312] Authorized terminals serve as the effective area for personal IoT devices with gateway capabilities.

[0313] Optionally, the response message includes at least one of the following:

[0314] Success indication;

[0315] Gateway capability information.

[0316] Optionally, the response message indicates that the terminal has gateway capabilities via the success indication.

[0317] Optionally, the gateway capability information includes at least one of the following:

[0318] Capability information;

[0319] Capability indication information;

[0320] Forwarding instructions;

[0321] Access type indication information.

[0322] Optionally, the forwarding indication information indicates that the terminal has the capability to perform at least one of the following:

[0323] Forward the data from the network side to the second terminal;

[0324] The data from the second terminal is forwarded to the network side.

[0325] Optionally, the access type indication information indicates that the terminal has the capability to perform at least one of the following:

[0326] Non-3GPP access;

[0327] PC5 access;

[0328] Direct connection to communication access;

[0329] WiFi access;

[0330] Bluetooth access.

[0331] Optionally, the radio frequency unit 1001 receives parameter configuration information of the PIN sent by the network side, specifically including:

[0332] Receive a non-access stratum (NAS) message sent by the network side, the NAS message carrying the parameter configuration information.

[0333] Optionally, the NAS message includes at least one of the following:

[0334] Registration message;

[0335] Protocol Data Unit (PDU) session establishment message;

[0336] PDU session modification message;

[0337] Terminal configuration updates UCU messages;

[0338] Terminal parameter update UPU message;

[0339] Roaming-oriented SOR message.

[0340] Optionally, the radio frequency unit 1001 is further configured to: send a first request message to the network side;

[0341] The first request message is used by the terminal to request to be a terminal with gateway capabilities in the PIN network.

[0342] In an embodiment of this application, the second network function sends PIN parameter configuration information to the first network function, causing the first network function to send the parameter configuration information to the terminal. After receiving the parameter configuration information, the terminal replies with a response message to the first network function, and uses the response message to indicate the terminal's gateway capabilities. This provides a terminal gateway capability reporting method under a PIN network, improving the flexibility and rationality of terminal reporting gateway capabilities.

[0343] It should be noted that the terminal in this application embodiment can implement all the steps implemented in the above-described method embodiment applied to the terminal and can achieve the same technical effect, which will not be elaborated here.

[0344] This application embodiment also provides a network function, which can be a first network function. It includes a processor and a communication interface, the communication interface being used to: send PIN parameter configuration information to a terminal; and receive a response message containing the parameter configuration information sent by the terminal; wherein the response message is used to indicate the terminal's gateway capability information. This network function embodiment corresponds to the method embodiment of the first network function described above. All implementation processes and methods of the above method embodiment can be applied to this network function embodiment and achieve the same technical effect.

[0345] This application also provides a network function, which can be a second network function. It includes a processor and a communication interface, the communication interface being used to send PIN parameter configuration information to a first network function. This network function embodiment corresponds to the method embodiment of the second network function described above. All implementation processes and methods of the above method embodiments can be applied to this network function embodiment and achieve the same technical effect.

[0346] Specifically, embodiments of this application also provide a network-side device, which can be a first network function or a second network function. For example... Figure 11 As shown, the network-side device 1100 includes a processor 1101, a network interface 1102, and a memory 1103. The network interface 1102 is, for example, a common public radio interface (CPRI).

[0347] Specifically, the network-side device 1100 of this embodiment further includes: instructions or programs stored in memory 1103 and executable on processor 1101, wherein processor 1101 calls the instructions or programs in memory 1103 to execute. Figure 7 or Figure 8 The methods executed by each module shown achieve the same technical effect, and to avoid repetition, they will not be described in detail here.

[0348] This application also provides a readable storage medium storing a program or instructions. When the program or instructions are executed by a processor, they implement the various processes of the above-described capability indication method embodiments and achieve the same technical effect. To avoid repetition, they will not be described again here.

[0349] The processor is the processor in the terminal described in the above embodiments. The readable storage medium includes computer-readable storage media, such as computer read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), magnetic disk, or optical disk.

[0350] This application embodiment also provides a chip, which includes a processor and a communication interface. The communication interface is coupled to the processor. The processor is used to run programs or instructions to implement the various processes of the above-described capability indication method embodiments and can achieve the same technical effect. To avoid repetition, it will not be described again here.

[0351] It should be understood that the chip mentioned in the embodiments of this application may also be referred to as a system-on-a-chip, system chip, chip system, or system-on-a-chip, etc.

[0352] This application also provides a computer program / program product, which is stored in a storage medium and executed by at least one processor to implement the various processes of the above-described capability indication method embodiments, and can achieve the same technical effect. To avoid repetition, it will not be described again here.

[0353] This application also provides a capability indication system, including: a terminal and a network-side device. The terminal can be used to execute the steps of the capability indication method applied to the terminal as described above, and the network-side device can be used to execute the steps of the capability indication method applied to a first network function or a second network function as described above.

[0354] It should be noted that, in this document, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element. Furthermore, it should be noted that the scope of the methods and apparatuses in the embodiments of this application is not limited to performing functions in the order shown or discussed, but may also include performing functions substantially simultaneously or in the reverse order, depending on the functions involved. For example, the described methods may be performed in a different order than described, and various steps may be added, omitted, or combined. Additionally, features described with reference to certain examples may be combined in other examples.

[0355] Through the above description of the embodiments, those skilled in the art can clearly understand that the methods of the above embodiments can be implemented by means of software plus necessary general-purpose hardware platforms. Of course, they can also be implemented by hardware, but in many cases the former is a better implementation method. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of this application, in essence, or the part that contributes to the prior art, can be embodied in the form of a computer software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium (such as ROM / RAM, disk, optical disk) and includes several instructions to cause a terminal (which may be a mobile phone, computer, server, air conditioner, or network device, etc.) to execute the methods described in the various embodiments of this application.

[0356] The embodiments of this application have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. The specific embodiments described above are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art can make many other forms under the guidance of this application without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims, and all of these forms are within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A capability indication method, characterized in that, include: The terminal receives parameter configuration information of the personal IoT PIN sent by the network side; The terminal sends a response message containing the parameter configuration information to the network side, and the response message is used to indicate the terminal's gateway capability information; The gateway capability information includes at least one of the following: Capability information, including the gateway capabilities supported by the terminal; Capability indication information, which explicitly or implicitly indicates the gateway capabilities supported by the terminal; Forwarding instructions; Access type indication information; The forwarding indication information indicates that the terminal has the capability to perform at least one of the following: Forward the data from the network side to the second terminal; Forward the data from the second terminal to the network side; The access type indication information indicates that the terminal has the ability to perform at least one of the following: Non-3GPP access; PC5 access; Direct connection to communication access; WiFi access; Bluetooth access.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The parameter configuration information includes at least one of the following: Bluetooth name; Service Set Identifier (SSID) of a wireless network; Access key; Closure indication information used to indicate the closure of the directly connected air interface; Hidden indication information used to indicate the hidden Bluetooth name; Hidden indication information used to indicate the hidden SSID; Relay code used for personal Internet of Things (IoT) devices to access the terminal; The effective time of an authorized terminal as a personal IoT device with gateway capabilities; Authorized terminals serve as the effective area for personal IoT devices with gateway capabilities.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The response message includes at least one of the following: Success indication; Gateway capability information.

4. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The response message indicates that the terminal has gateway capabilities through the success indication.

5. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The parameter configuration information of the PIN sent by the receiving network side includes: Receive a non-access stratum (NAS) message sent by the network side, the NAS message carrying the parameter configuration information.

6. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The NAS message includes at least one of the following: Registration message; Protocol Data Unit (PDU) session establishment message; PDU session modification message; Terminal configuration updates UCU messages; Terminal parameter update UPU message; Roaming-oriented SOR message.

7. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: Send a first request message to the network side; The first request message is used by the terminal to request to be a terminal with gateway capabilities in the PIN network.

8. A capability indication method, characterized in that, include: The first network function sends the PIN parameter configuration information to the terminal; The first network function receives a response message containing the parameter configuration information sent by the terminal; The response message is used to indicate the terminal's gateway capability information; The gateway capability information includes at least one of the following: Capability information, including the gateway capabilities supported by the terminal; Capability indication information, which explicitly or implicitly indicates the gateway capabilities supported by the terminal; Forwarding instructions; Access type indication information; The forwarding indication information indicates that the terminal has the capability to perform at least one of the following: Forward the data from the first network function to the second terminal; Forward the data from the second terminal to the first network function; The access type indication information indicates that the terminal has the ability to perform at least one of the following: Non-3GPP access; PC5 access; Direct connection to communication access; WiFi access; Bluetooth access.

9. The method according to claim 8, characterized in that, The method further includes: The first network function receives the parameter configuration information sent by the second network function.

10. The method according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that, The parameter configuration information includes at least one of the following: Bluetooth name; The SSID of the wireless network; Access key; Closure indication information used to indicate the closure of the directly connected air interface; Hidden indication information used to indicate the hidden Bluetooth name; Hidden indication information used to indicate the hidden SSID Relay code used for personal Internet of Things (IoT) devices to access the terminal; The effective time of an authorized terminal as a personal IoT device with gateway capabilities; Authorized terminals serve as the effective area for personal IoT devices with gateway capabilities.

11. The method according to claim 8, characterized in that, The response message includes at least one of the following: Success indication; Gateway capability information.

12. The method according to claim 11, characterized in that, The success indication indicates that the terminal has gateway capabilities.

13. The method according to claim 8, characterized in that, The step of sending the parameter configuration information of the PIN to the terminal includes: A NAS message is sent to the terminal, the NAS message carrying the parameter configuration information.

14. The method according to claim 13, characterized in that, The NAS message includes at least one of the following: Registration message; PDU session establishment message; PDU session modification message; UCU message; UPU message; SOR message.

15. The method according to claim 8, characterized in that, The method further includes: Receive the first request message sent by the terminal; Send the first request message to the second network function; The first request message is used by the terminal to request to be a terminal with gateway capabilities in the PIN network.

16. A capability indication method, characterized in that, include: The second network function sends the PIN parameter configuration information to the first network function; The first network function is used to forward the parameter configuration information to the terminal; The parameter configuration information is used by the terminal to indicate its gateway capability information to the network side. The gateway capability information includes at least one of the following: Capability information, including the gateway capabilities supported by the terminal; Capability indication information, which explicitly or implicitly indicates the gateway capabilities supported by the terminal; Forwarding instructions; Access type indication information; The forwarding indication information indicates that the terminal has the capability to perform at least one of the following: Forward the data from the first network function to the second terminal; Forward the data from the second terminal to the first network function; The access type indication information indicates that the terminal has the ability to perform at least one of the following: Non-3GPP access; PC5 access; Direct connection to communication access; WiFi access; Bluetooth access.

17. The method according to claim 16, characterized in that, The parameter configuration information includes at least one of the following: Bluetooth name; The SSID of the wireless network; Access key; Closure indication information used to indicate the closure of the directly connected air interface; Hidden indication information used to indicate the hidden Bluetooth name; Hidden indication information used to indicate the hidden SSID; Relay code used for access terminals of personal Internet of Things (IoT) devices; The effective time of an authorized terminal as a personal IoT device with gateway capabilities; Authorized terminals serve as the effective area for personal IoT devices with gateway capabilities.

18. The method according to claim 16, characterized in that, Before sending the PIN parameter configuration information to the first network function, the method further includes: The terminal receives a first request message sent by the terminal and / or the first network function, the first request message being used by the terminal to request to be a terminal with gateway capabilities in the PIN network.

19. The method according to claim 18, characterized in that, The step of sending the PIN parameter configuration information to the first network function includes: Based on the first request message, the parameter configuration information is sent to the first network function.

20. A capability indication device, characterized in that, include: The first receiving module is used to receive parameter configuration information of the personal IoT PIN sent by the network side; The first sending module is used to send a response message of the parameter configuration information to the network side, the response message being used to indicate the gateway capability information of the terminal; The gateway capability information includes at least one of the following: Capability information, including the gateway capabilities supported by the terminal; Capability indication information, which explicitly or implicitly indicates the gateway capabilities supported by the terminal; Forwarding instructions; Access type indication information; The forwarding indication information indicates that the terminal has the capability to perform at least one of the following: Forward the data from the network side to the second terminal; Forward the data from the second terminal to the network side; The access type indication information indicates that the terminal has the ability to perform at least one of the following: Non-3GPP access; PC5 access; Direct connection to communication access; WiFi access; Bluetooth access.

21. The apparatus according to claim 20, characterized in that, The parameter configuration information includes at least one of the following: Bluetooth name; Service Set Identifier (SSID) of a wireless network; Access key; Closure indication information used to indicate the closure of the directly connected air interface; Hidden indication information used to indicate the hidden Bluetooth name; Hidden indication information used to indicate the hidden SSID; Relay code used for personal Internet of Things (IoT) devices to access the terminal; The effective time of an authorized terminal as a personal IoT device with gateway capabilities; Authorized terminals serve as the effective area for personal IoT devices with gateway capabilities.

22. The apparatus according to claim 20, characterized in that, The response message includes at least one of the following: Success indication; Gateway capability information.

23. The apparatus according to claim 22, characterized in that, The response message indicates that the terminal has gateway capabilities through the success indication.

24. The apparatus according to claim 20, characterized in that, The first receiving module is specifically used to: receive a non-access stratum (NAS) message sent by the network side, wherein the NAS message carries the parameter configuration information.

25. The apparatus according to claim 24, characterized in that, The NAS message includes at least one of the following: Registration message; Protocol Data Unit (PDU) session establishment message; PDU session modification message; Terminal configuration updates UCU messages; Terminal parameter update UPU message; Roaming-oriented SOR message.

26. The apparatus according to claim 20, characterized in that, The device further includes: The second sending module is used to send a first request message to the network side; The first request message is used by the terminal to request to be a terminal with gateway capabilities in the PIN network.

27. A capability indication device, characterized in that, include: The third sending module is used to send the PIN parameter configuration information to the terminal; The second receiving module is used to receive a response message of the parameter configuration information sent by the terminal; The response message is used to indicate the terminal's gateway capability information; The gateway capability information includes at least one of the following: Capability information, including the gateway capabilities supported by the terminal; Capability indication information, which explicitly or implicitly indicates the gateway capabilities supported by the terminal; Forwarding instructions; Access type indication information; The forwarding indication information indicates that the terminal has the capability to perform at least one of the following: Forward data from the first network function to the second terminal; Forward the data from the second terminal to the first network function; The access type indication information indicates that the terminal has the ability to perform at least one of the following: Non-3GPP access; PC5 access; Direct connection to communication access; WiFi access; Bluetooth access.

28. The apparatus according to claim 27, characterized in that, The device further includes: The third receiving module is used to receive the parameter configuration information sent by the second network function.

29. The apparatus according to claim 27 or 28, characterized in that, The parameter configuration information includes at least one of the following: Bluetooth name; The SSID of the wireless network; Access key; Closure indication information used to indicate the closure of the directly connected air interface; Hidden indication information used to indicate the hidden Bluetooth name; Hidden indication information used to indicate the hidden SSID Relay code used for personal Internet of Things (IoT) devices to access the terminal; The effective time of an authorized terminal as a personal IoT device with gateway capabilities; Authorized terminals serve as the effective area for personal IoT devices with gateway capabilities.

30. The apparatus according to claim 27, characterized in that, The response message includes at least one of the following: Success indication; Gateway capability information.

31. The apparatus according to claim 30, characterized in that, The success indication indicates that the terminal has gateway capabilities.

32. The apparatus according to claim 27, characterized in that, The third sending module is specifically used to: send a NAS message to the terminal, the NAS message carrying the parameter configuration information.

33. The apparatus according to claim 32, characterized in that, The NAS message includes at least one of the following: Registration message; PDU session establishment message; PDU session modification message; UCU message; UPU message; SOR message.

34. The apparatus according to claim 29, characterized in that, The device further includes: The fourth receiving module is used to receive the first request message sent by the terminal; The fourth sending module is used to send the first request message to the second network function; The first request message is used by the terminal to request to be a terminal with gateway capabilities in the PIN network.

35. A capability indication device, characterized in that, include: The fifth sending module is used to send the PIN parameter configuration information to the first network function; The first network function is used to forward the parameter configuration information to the terminal; the parameter configuration information is used by the terminal to indicate the terminal's gateway capability information to the network side. The gateway capability information includes at least one of the following: Capability information, including the gateway capabilities supported by the terminal; Capability indication information, which explicitly or implicitly indicates the gateway capabilities supported by the terminal; Forwarding instructions; Access type indication information; The forwarding indication information indicates that the terminal has the capability to perform at least one of the following: Forward the data from the first network function to the second terminal; Forward the data from the second terminal to the first network function; The access type indication information indicates that the terminal has the ability to perform at least one of the following: Non-3GPP access; PC5 access; Direct connection to communication access; WiFi access; Bluetooth access.

36. The apparatus according to claim 35, characterized in that, The parameter configuration information includes at least one of the following: Bluetooth name; The SSID of the wireless network; Access key; Closure indication information used to indicate the closure of the directly connected air interface; Hidden indication information used to indicate the hidden Bluetooth name; Hidden indication information used to indicate the hidden SSID; Relay code used for access terminals of personal Internet of Things (IoT) devices; The effective time of an authorized terminal as a personal IoT device with gateway capabilities; Authorized terminals serve as the effective area for personal IoT devices with gateway capabilities.

37. The apparatus according to claim 35, characterized in that, The device further includes: The fifth receiving module is used to receive a first request message sent by the terminal and / or the first network function, wherein the first request message is used by the terminal to request to act as a terminal with gateway capabilities in the PIN network.

38. The apparatus according to claim 37, characterized in that, The fifth sending module is specifically used to: send the parameter configuration information to the first network function according to the first request message.

39. A terminal, characterized in that, It includes a processor and a memory, the memory storing a program or instructions that can run on the processor, the program or instructions, when executed by the processor, implementing the steps of the capability indication method as described in any one of claims 1 to 7.

40. A network function, characterized in that, It includes a processor and a memory, the memory storing a program or instructions that can run on the processor, the program or instructions being executed by the processor to implement the steps of the capability indication method as described in any one of claims 8 to 15, or to implement the steps of the capability indication method as described in any one of claims 16 to 19.

41. A readable storage medium, characterized in that, The readable storage medium stores a program or instructions that, when executed by a processor, implement the capability indication method as described in any one of claims 1-7, or implement the steps of the capability indication method as described in any one of claims 8-15, or implement the steps of the capability indication method as described in any one of claims 16-19.

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