A method, device and readable storage medium for determining a channel access mode

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a method, device and readable storage medium for determining channel access mode, which is applied to the technical field of wireless communication, and the method comprises the following steps: determining the channel access mode of one or more uplink channels scheduled by a downlink control information (DCI) based on one channel access mode information in the DCI. In the present disclosure, one channel access mode information in the DCI is borrowed, which is used to indicate the application scenario of one DCI scheduling one uplink channel, without changing the data format of the DCI or increasing the data carried by the DCI, so that the reasonable channel access mode in the application scenario of one DCI scheduling multiple uplink channels can be determined, and the data processing capability of the user equipment is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of wireless communication technology, and in particular to a method, apparatus and readable storage medium for determining a channel access mode. Background Technology

[0002] In wireless communication technologies, such as 5G, on unlicensed spectrum, the transmitting end typically needs to listen to the channel before occupying it to send data; this is known as clear channel assessment (CCA). After performing CCA, if the transmitting end determines that the channel is idle, it can occupy the channel to transmit and receive data. The maximum channel occupy time (MCOT) is determined by the protocol or configured / indicated by the base station. If the channel is determined to be occupied, it cannot be occupied. This process is generally referred to as the listen-before-talk (LBT) channel access mechanism on unlicensed spectrum. LBT can also be categorized into different types based on specific channel access parameters.

[0003] On unlicensed spectrum, LBT-free channel access can also be used, meaning that the transmitter can directly occupy the channel without needing to perform channel listening.

[0004] The Downlink Control Information (DCI) can have an information field indicating the channel access method for uplink transmission by the terminal. However, existing protocols only contain channel access method information, considering only the case where one DCI schedules one Physical Uplink Shared Channel (PUSCH). When the user equipment supports one DCI scheduling more than one uplink channel, it is necessary to consider how to determine the channel access method for these multiple PUSCHs. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of this, the present disclosure provides a method, apparatus and readable storage medium for determining the channel access mode.

[0006] Firstly, a method for determining a channel access method is provided, which is executed by a user equipment, including:

[0007] Based on the channel access mode information in the downlink control information (DCI), the channel access mode of one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI is determined.

[0008] In this method, channel access information is borrowed from the DCI to indicate an application scenario where one DCI schedules one uplink channel. Without changing the data format of the DCI or adding data carried by the DCI, the reasonable channel access method in an application scenario where one DCI schedules multiple uplink channels can be determined, thereby improving the data processing capability of user equipment.

[0009] In one possible implementation, determining the channel access mode of one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI based on channel access mode information in the DCI includes:

[0010] In response to the channel access mode information in the DCI indicating a third type of channel access mode, the channel access mode of each uplink channel in one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI is determined to be a third type of channel access mode;

[0011] The third type of channel access method corresponds to the channel access method that is free from channel monitoring.

[0012] In one possible implementation, determining the channel access mode of one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI based on channel access mode information in the DCI includes:

[0013] In response to a channel access mode information indication of a third type channel access mode in the DCI, the channel access mode of each transmission burst in one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI is determined to be a third type channel access mode;

[0014] The transmission burst includes one or more uplink channels, and the third type of channel access method corresponds to the channel access method that is free from channel monitoring.

[0015] In one possible implementation, determining the channel access mode of one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI based on channel access mode information in the DCI includes:

[0016] In response to a channel access mode information indication of a first type of channel access mode in the DCI, the channel access mode of each transmission burst in one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI is determined to be the first type of channel access mode;

[0017] The transmission burst includes one or more uplink channels, and the first type of channel access method is a channel access method that performs N channel listening operations, where N is an initial value generated by the user equipment according to the first type of channel access method specification, and N is an integer greater than zero.

[0018] In one possible implementation, the method further includes:

[0019] Send a transmission burst corresponding to the first type of channel access method, and perform channel listening only when sending the first uplink channel included in the transmission burst.

[0020] In one possible implementation, determining the channel access mode of one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI based on channel access mode information in the DCI includes:

[0021] In response to a channel access mode information indication of a second type of channel access mode in the DCI, the channel access mode of each transmission burst in one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI is determined to be the second type of channel access mode;

[0022] The transmission burst includes one or more uplink channels, and the second type of channel access method is a channel access method that performs channel listening only once.

[0023] In one possible implementation, determining the channel access mode of one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI based on channel access mode information in the DCI includes:

[0024] In response to a channel access mode information in the DCI indicating a second type of channel access mode, the channel access mode of the first transmission burst in one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI is determined to be the second type of channel access mode;

[0025] The transmission burst includes one or more uplink channels, and the second type of channel access method is a channel access method that performs channel listening only once.

[0026] In one possible implementation, the method further includes:

[0027] In response to a channel access mode information indication of a second type of channel access mode in the DCI, the channel access mode of other transmission bursts in one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI, excluding the first transmission burst, is determined to be the second type of channel access mode.

[0028] The transmission burst includes one or more uplink channels, and the second type of channel access method is a channel access method that performs channel listening only once.

[0029] In one possible implementation, the method further includes:

[0030] In response to a channel access mode information indication of a second type of channel access mode in the DCI, when the interval between the start time of the latter transmission burst and the end time of the former transmission burst in any two adjacent transmission bursts in one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI is less than or equal to a set value, it is determined that the channel access mode of the latter transmission burst is the same as the channel access mode of the former transmission burst.

[0031] The second type of channel access method is a channel access method that performs channel listening only once.

[0032] In one possible implementation, the method further includes:

[0033] In response to a channel access mode information indication of a second type of channel access mode in the DCI, when the interval between the start time of the latter transmission burst and the end time of the former transmission burst in any two adjacent transmission bursts in one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI is greater than a set value, the channel access mode of the latter transmission burst is determined to be the first type of channel access mode.

[0034] The first type of channel access method is a channel access method that performs N channel listening operations, where N is an initial value generated by the user equipment according to the first type of channel access method specification, and N is an integer greater than zero.

[0035] In one possible implementation, determining the channel access mode of one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI based on channel access mode information in the DCI includes:

[0036] In response to a channel access mode information indication of a second type of channel access mode in the DCI, the channel access mode of other transmission bursts in one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI, excluding the first transmission burst, is determined to be the first type of channel access mode.

[0037] The first type of channel access method is a channel access method that performs N channel listening operations, where N is an initial value generated by the user equipment according to the first type of channel access method specification, and N is an integer greater than zero.

[0038] In a second aspect, a communication device is provided. This communication device can be used to perform the steps executed by a user equipment in the first aspect or any possible design of the first aspect. The user equipment can implement the functions of the methods described above through hardware structures, software modules, or a combination of hardware structures and software modules.

[0039] When the communication device shown in the second aspect is implemented by a software module, the communication device may include a processing module.

[0040] When performing the steps described in the first aspect above, the processing module is used to determine the channel access mode of one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI based on the channel access mode information in the downlink control information (DCI).

[0041] In one possible implementation, the processing module is further configured to, in response to the channel access mode information in the DCI indicating a third type of channel access mode, determine that the channel access mode of each uplink channel in one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI is a third type of channel access mode.

[0042] The third type of channel access method corresponds to the channel access method that is free from channel monitoring.

[0043] In one possible implementation, the processing module is configured to, in response to a channel access mode information indication of a third type channel access mode in the DCI, determine that the channel access mode of each transmission burst in one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI is a third type channel access mode.

[0044] The transmission burst includes one or more uplink channels, and the third type of channel access method corresponds to the channel access method that is free from channel monitoring.

[0045] In one possible implementation, the processing module is further configured to, in response to a channel access mode information indication of a first type of channel access mode in the DCI, determine the channel access mode of each transmission burst in one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI as the first type of channel access mode.

[0046] The transmission burst includes one or more uplink channels, and the first type of channel access method is a channel access method that performs N channel listening operations, where N is an initial value generated by the user equipment according to the first type of channel access method specification, and N is an integer greater than zero.

[0047] In one possible implementation, the communication device further includes a transceiver module for transmitting a transmission burst corresponding to the first type of channel access method, and for performing channel listening only when transmitting the first uplink channel included in the transmission burst.

[0048] In one possible implementation, the processing module is further configured to, in response to a channel access mode information indication of a second type of channel access mode in the DCI, determine the channel access mode of each transmission burst in one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI as the second type of channel access mode;

[0049] The transmission burst includes one or more uplink channels, and the second type of channel access method is a channel access method that performs channel listening only once.

[0050] In one possible implementation, the processing module is further configured to, in response to a channel access mode information indication of a second type of channel access mode in the DCI, determine the channel access mode of the first transmission burst in one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI as the second type of channel access mode;

[0051] The transmission burst includes one or more uplink channels, and the second type of channel access method is a channel access method that performs channel listening only once.

[0052] In one possible implementation, the processing module is further configured to, in response to a channel access mode information indication of a second type of channel access mode in the DCI, determine that the channel access mode of other transmission bursts in one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI, excluding the first transmission burst, is the second type of channel access mode.

[0053] The transmission burst includes one or more uplink channels, and the second type of channel access method is a channel access method that performs channel listening only once.

[0054] In one possible implementation, the processing module is further configured to, in response to a channel access mode information indication of a second type of channel access mode in the DCI, determine that the channel access mode of the later transmission burst is the same as the channel access mode of the earlier transmission burst when the interval between the start time of the later transmission burst and the end time of the earlier transmission burst in any two adjacent transmission bursts in one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI is less than or equal to a set value.

[0055] The second type of channel access method is a channel access method that performs channel listening only once.

[0056] In one possible implementation, the processing module is further configured to, in response to a channel access mode information indication of a second type of channel access mode in the DCI, determine that the channel access mode of the next transmission burst is a first type of channel access mode when the interval between the start time of the next transmission burst and the end time of the previous transmission burst in any two adjacent transmission bursts in one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI is greater than a set value.

[0057] The first type of channel access method is a channel access method that performs N channel listening operations, where N is an initial value generated by the user equipment according to the first type of channel access method specification, and N is an integer greater than zero.

[0058] In one possible implementation, the processing module is further configured to, in response to a channel access mode information indication of a second type of channel access mode in the DCI, determine the channel access mode of the other transmission bursts in one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI, excluding the first transmission burst, as the first type of channel access mode.

[0059] The first type of channel access method is a channel access method that performs N channel listening operations, where N is an initial value generated by the user equipment according to the first type of channel access method specification, and N is an integer greater than zero.

[0060] Thirdly, a communication device is provided. This communication device can be used to perform the steps executed by a network device in the first aspect or any possible design of the first aspect. The network device can implement the functions of the methods described above through hardware structures, software modules, or a combination of hardware structures and software modules.

[0061] When the communication device shown in the third aspect is implemented by a software module, the communication device may include a processing module.

[0062] When performing the steps described in the first aspect above, the processing module is used to determine the channel access mode of one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI based on the channel access mode information in the downlink control information (DCI).

[0063] Fourthly, a communication device is provided, including a processor and a memory; the memory is used to store a computer program; the processor is used to execute the computer program to implement the first aspect or any possible design of the first aspect.

[0064] Fifthly, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, wherein instructions (or computer programs, programs) are stored therein, which, when invoked and executed on a computer, cause the computer to perform the first aspect or any possible design of the first aspect.

[0065] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0066] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the embodiments of this disclosure and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments of this disclosure and, together with their descriptions, serve to explain the embodiments of this disclosure and do not constitute an improper limitation of the embodiments of this disclosure. In the drawings:

[0067] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0068] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a wireless communication system architecture provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0069] Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for determining a channel access mode according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0070] Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for determining a channel access mode according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0071] Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for determining a channel access mode according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0072] Figure 5 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for determining a channel access mode according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0073] Figure 6 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for determining a channel access mode according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0074] Figure 7 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for determining a channel access mode according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0075] Figure 8 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for determining a channel access mode according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0076] Figure 9 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for determining a channel access mode according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0077] Figure 10 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for determining a channel access mode according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0078] Figure 11 This is a structural diagram of an apparatus for determining a channel access method according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0079] Figure 12 This is a structural diagram of an apparatus for determining a channel access method according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0080] Figure 13 This is a structural diagram of an apparatus for determining a channel access method according to an exemplary embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0081] The embodiments of this disclosure will now be further described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation details.

[0082] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numerals in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with those of this disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this disclosure as detailed in the appended claims.

[0083] This disclosure provides a method for determining the channel access method. Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for determining a channel access mode according to an exemplary embodiment, such as... Figure 2 As shown, the method includes:

[0084] Step S201-1: Network device 101 determines the channel access method of one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI based on channel access method information in the downlink control information (DCI), or determines the channel access method of one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI according to the protocol.

[0085] In step S201-2, user equipment 102 determines the channel access mode of one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI based on channel access mode information in the downlink control information (DCI).

[0086] In one possible implementation, the uplink channel is one of the following:

[0087] Physical Uplink Shared Channel (PUSCH);

[0088] Physical Uplink Control Channel (PUCCH);

[0089] Sounding Reference Signal (SRS) channel.

[0090] In one possible implementation, the uplink channel is PUSCH.

[0091] In one possible implementation, the channel access method includes:

[0092] Type 1 channel access corresponds to a channel access method that performs N channel sniffings, where N is an initial value generated by the UE according to the Type 1 channel access specification, and N is a positive integer. The value of N can be 1 or a value greater than 1.

[0093] The second type of channel access, also known as Type 2 channel access, corresponds to a channel access method that performs only one channel listening.

[0094] The third type of channel access, also known as Type 3 channel access, corresponds to the channel access method without channel monitoring, meaning that channel monitoring is not required, but channel access can be performed directly.

[0095] In one possible implementation, one channel listening corresponds to one CCA (Continuous Channel Acquisition), and the duration of one CCA may be 5µs, 9µs, etc. During this duration, the UE listens to the energy level of the channel.

[0096] In one possible implementation, a channel access mode information in the DCI is used to indicate the channel access mode of an uplink channel when a DCI schedules an uplink channel.

[0097] In one possible implementation, when a DCI schedules more than one PUSCH, a DCI can schedule a maximum of 8 PUSCHs. These more than one PUSCHs may be continuous or discontinuous in the time domain, or some of these more than one PUSCHs may be continuous in the time domain and some may be discontinuous in the time domain.

[0098] In this embodiment of the disclosure, channel access method information used in the DCI to indicate an application scenario where one DCI schedules one uplink channel is borrowed. Without changing the data format of the DCI or adding data carried by the DCI, a reasonable channel access method can be determined in an application scenario where one DCI schedules multiple uplink channels, thereby improving the data processing capability of the user equipment.

[0099] This disclosure provides a method for determining a channel access mode, which is executed by a user equipment or a network device. Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for determining a channel access mode according to an exemplary embodiment, such as... Figure 3 As shown, the method includes:

[0100] Step S301: Based on the channel access mode information in the downlink control information (DCI), determine the channel access mode of one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI.

[0101] In one possible implementation, the uplink channel is one of the following:

[0102] Physical Uplink Shared Channel (PUSCH);

[0103] Physical Uplink Control Channel (PUCCH);

[0104] Sounding Reference Signal (SRS) channel.

[0105] In one possible implementation, the uplink channel is PUSCH.

[0106] In one possible implementation, the channel access method includes:

[0107] Type 1 channel access corresponds to a channel access method that performs N channel sniffings, where N is an initial value generated by the UE according to the Type 1 channel access specification, and N is a positive integer. The value of N can be 1 or a value greater than 1. In one example, this initial value is random.

[0108] The second type of channel access, also known as Type 2 channel access, corresponds to the channel access method that performs channel listening only once.

[0109] The third type of channel access, also known as Type 3 channel access, corresponds to the channel access method without channel monitoring, meaning that channel monitoring is not required, but channel access can be performed directly.

[0110] In one possible implementation, a channel access mode information in the DCI is used to indicate the channel access mode of an uplink channel when a DCI schedules an uplink channel.

[0111] In one possible implementation, when a DCI schedules more than one PUSCH, a DCI can schedule a maximum of 8 PUSCHs. These more than one PUSCHs may be continuous or discontinuous in the time domain, or some of these more than one PUSCHs may be continuous in the time domain and some may be discontinuous in the time domain.

[0112] In this embodiment of the disclosure, channel access method information used in the DCI to indicate an application scenario where one DCI schedules one uplink channel is borrowed. Without changing the data format of the DCI or adding data carried by the DCI, a reasonable channel access method can be determined in an application scenario where one DCI schedules multiple uplink channels, thereby improving the data processing capability of the user equipment.

[0113] This disclosure provides a method for determining a channel access mode, which is executed by a user equipment or a network device. Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for determining a channel access mode according to an exemplary embodiment, such as... Figure 4 As shown, the method includes:

[0114] Step S401: In response to the channel access method information in the DCI indicating the third type of channel access method, determine the channel access method of each uplink channel in one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI as the third type of channel access method;

[0115] The third type of channel access method corresponds to the channel access method that is free from channel monitoring.

[0116] In one possible implementation, the third type of channel access, also known as Type 3 channel access, corresponds to the ability to directly access a channel without the need for channel monitoring.

[0117] In one possible implementation, the uplink channel is one of the following:

[0118] PUSCH, PUCCH, and SRS channels.

[0119] In one possible implementation, the uplink channel is PUSCH.

[0120] In one possible implementation, a channel access mode information in the DCI is used to indicate the channel access mode of an uplink channel when a DCI schedules an uplink channel.

[0121] In one possible implementation, when a DCI schedules more than one PUSCH, a DCI can schedule a maximum of 8 PUSCHs. These more than one PUSCHs may be continuous or discontinuous in the time domain, or some of these more than one PUSCHs may be continuous in the time domain and some may be discontinuous in the time domain.

[0122] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the third type of channel access method used in DCI to indicate an application scenario where one DCI schedules one uplink channel is used to determine that the channel access method of each uplink channel in an application scenario where one DCI schedules multiple uplink channels is the third type of channel access method. This makes the information of an application scenario where one DCI schedules one uplink channel applicable to the information of an application scenario where one DCI schedules one uplink channel, thereby improving the data processing capability of the user equipment.

[0123] This disclosure provides a method for determining a channel access mode, which is executed by a user equipment or a network device. Figure 5 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for determining a channel access mode according to an exemplary embodiment, such as... Figure 5 As shown, the method includes:

[0124] Step S501: In response to a channel access mode information indication of a third type channel access mode in the DCI, determine the channel access mode of each transmission burst in one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI as the third type channel access mode;

[0125] The transmission burst includes one or more uplink channels, and the third type of channel access method corresponds to the channel access method that is free from channel monitoring.

[0126] In one possible implementation, the third type of channel access, also known as Type 3 channel access, corresponds to the ability to directly access a channel without the need for channel monitoring.

[0127] In one possible implementation, a transmission burst may include more than one uplink channel if the interval between two uplink channels is less than 16 microseconds, in which case the two uplink channels can be divided into the same transmission burst.

[0128] In one possible implementation, multiple uplink channels may correspond to only one transmission burst, or they may correspond to more than one transmission burst.

[0129] In one possible implementation, the uplink channel is one of the following:

[0130] PUSCH, PUCCH, and SRS channels.

[0131] In one possible implementation, the uplink channel is PUSCH.

[0132] In one possible implementation, a channel access mode information in the DCI is used to indicate the channel access mode of an uplink channel when a DCI schedules an uplink channel.

[0133] In one possible implementation, when a DCI schedules more than one PUSCH, a DCI can schedule a maximum of 8 PUSCHs. These more than one PUSCHs may be continuous or discontinuous in the time domain, or some of these more than one PUSCHs may be continuous in the time domain and some may be discontinuous in the time domain.

[0134] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the third type of channel access method used in DCI to indicate an application scenario where one DCI schedules one uplink channel is used to determine that the channel access method of each transmission burst in an application scenario where one DCI schedules multiple uplink channels is the third type of channel access method. This makes the information of an application scenario where one DCI schedules one uplink channel applicable to the information of an application scenario where one DCI schedules one uplink channel, thereby improving the data processing capability of the user equipment.

[0135] This disclosure provides a method for determining a channel access mode, which is executed by a user equipment or a network device. Figure 6 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for determining a channel access mode according to an exemplary embodiment, such as... Figure 6 As shown, the method includes:

[0136] Step S601: In response to a channel access mode information in the DCI indicating a first type of channel access mode, determine the channel access mode of each transmission burst in one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI as the first type of channel access mode;

[0137] The transmission burst includes one or more uplink channels;

[0138] The first type of channel access method is a channel access method that performs N channel listening operations, where N is an initial value generated by the user equipment according to the first type of channel access method specification, and N is an integer greater than zero. In one example, this initial value is a random value.

[0139] In one possible implementation, the first type of channel access, or Type 1 channel access, corresponds to a channel access method that performs N channel sniffings, where N is an initial value generated by the UE according to the Type 1 channel access specification, and N is an integer greater than zero. The value of N can be 1 or a value greater than 1.

[0140] In one possible implementation, a transmission burst may include more than one uplink channel if the interval between two uplink channels is less than 16 microseconds, in which case the two uplink channels can be divided into the same transmission burst.

[0141] In one possible implementation, multiple uplink channels may correspond to only one transmission burst, or they may correspond to more than one transmission burst.

[0142] In one possible implementation, the uplink channel is one of the following:

[0143] PUSCH, PUCCH, and SRS channels.

[0144] In one possible implementation, the uplink channel is PUSCH.

[0145] In one possible implementation, a channel access mode information in the DCI is used to indicate the channel access mode of an uplink channel when a DCI schedules an uplink channel.

[0146] In one possible implementation, when a DCI schedules more than one PUSCH, a DCI can schedule a maximum of 8 PUSCHs. These more than one PUSCHs may be continuous or discontinuous in the time domain, or some of these more than one PUSCHs may be continuous in the time domain and some may be discontinuous in the time domain.

[0147] In one possible implementation, it further includes: sending a transmission burst corresponding to the first type of channel access method, and performing channel listening only when sending the first uplink channel included in the transmission burst.

[0148] In this embodiment of the disclosure, by using the first type of channel access method in the DCI used to indicate an application scenario where one DCI schedules one uplink channel, it is determined that the first uplink channel access method in each transmission burst in an application scenario where one DCI schedules multiple uplink channels is the first type of channel access method. This makes the information of an application scenario where one DCI schedules one uplink channel applicable to the information of an application scenario where one DCI schedules one uplink channel, thereby improving the data processing capability of the user equipment.

[0149] This disclosure provides a method for determining a channel access mode, which is executed by a user equipment or a network device. Figure 7 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for determining a channel access mode according to an exemplary embodiment, such as... Figure 7 As shown, the method includes:

[0150] Step S701: In response to a channel access mode information in the DCI indicating a second type of channel access mode, determine the channel access mode of each transmission burst in one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI as the second type of channel access mode;

[0151] The transmission burst includes one or more uplink channels;

[0152] The second type of channel access method is a channel access method that performs channel monitoring only once.

[0153] In one possible implementation, the second type of channel access, or Type 2 channel access, corresponds to a channel access method that performs channel listening only once.

[0154] In one possible implementation, a transmission burst may include more than one uplink channel if the interval between two uplink channels is less than 16 microseconds, in which case the two uplink channels can be divided into the same transmission burst.

[0155] In one possible implementation, multiple uplink channels may correspond to only one transmission burst, or they may correspond to more than one transmission burst.

[0156] In one possible implementation, the uplink channel is one of the following:

[0157] PUSCH, PUCCH, and SRS channels.

[0158] In one possible implementation, the uplink channel is PUSCH.

[0159] In one possible implementation, a channel access mode information in the DCI is used to indicate the channel access mode of an uplink channel when a DCI schedules an uplink channel.

[0160] In one possible implementation, when a DCI schedules more than one PUSCH, a DCI can schedule a maximum of 8 PUSCHs. These more than one PUSCHs may be continuous or discontinuous in the time domain, or some of these more than one PUSCHs may be continuous in the time domain and some may be discontinuous in the time domain.

[0161] In one possible implementation, it further includes: sending a transmission burst corresponding to the second type of channel access method, and performing channel listening only when sending the first uplink channel included in the transmission burst.

[0162] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the second type of channel access method used in DCI to indicate an application scenario where one DCI schedules one uplink channel is used to determine that the first uplink channel access method in each transmission burst in an application scenario where one DCI schedules multiple uplink channels is the second type of channel access method. This makes the information of an application scenario where one DCI schedules one uplink channel applicable to the information of an application scenario where one DCI schedules one uplink channel, thereby improving the data processing capability of the user equipment.

[0163] This disclosure provides a method for determining a channel access mode, which is executed by a user equipment or a network device. Figure 8 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for determining a channel access mode according to an exemplary embodiment, such as... Figure 8 As shown, the method includes:

[0164] Step S801: In response to a channel access mode information in the DCI indicating a second type of channel access mode, determine the channel access mode of the first transmission burst in one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI as the second type of channel access mode;

[0165] The transmission burst includes one or more uplink channels;

[0166] The second type of channel access method is a channel access method that performs channel monitoring only once.

[0167] In one possible implementation, the second type of channel access, or Type 2 channel access, corresponds to a channel access method that performs channel listening only once.

[0168] In one possible implementation, a transmission burst may include more than one uplink channel if the interval between two uplink channels is less than 16 microseconds, in which case the two uplink channels can be divided into the same transmission burst.

[0169] In one possible implementation, multiple uplink channels may correspond to only one transmission burst, or they may correspond to more than one transmission burst.

[0170] In one possible implementation, the uplink channel is one of the following:

[0171] PUSCH, PUCCH, and SRS channels.

[0172] In one possible implementation, the uplink channel is PUSCH.

[0173] In one possible implementation, a channel access mode information in the DCI is used to indicate the channel access mode of an uplink channel when a DCI schedules an uplink channel.

[0174] In one possible implementation, when a DCI schedules more than one PUSCH, a DCI can schedule a maximum of 8 PUSCHs. These more than one PUSCHs may be continuous or discontinuous in the time domain, or some of these more than one PUSCHs may be continuous in the time domain and some may be discontinuous in the time domain.

[0175] In one possible implementation, step S801 further includes: determining that the channel access mode of the other transmission bursts in one or more uplink channels of the DCI scheduling, excluding the first transmission burst, is the second type of channel access mode.

[0176] In one possible implementation, step S801 further includes: when the interval between the start time of the latter transmission burst and the end time of the former transmission burst in any two adjacent transmission bursts in one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI is less than or equal to a set value, determining that the channel access method of the latter transmission burst is the same as the channel access method of the former transmission burst.

[0177] In one possible implementation, step S801 further includes: when the interval between the start time of the latter transmission burst and the end time of the former transmission burst in any two adjacent transmission bursts in one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI is greater than a set value, determining that the channel access mode of the latter transmission burst is a first type of channel access mode.

[0178] In one possible implementation, it further includes: sending a transmission burst corresponding to the second type of channel access method, and performing channel listening only when sending the first uplink channel included in the transmission burst.

[0179] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the second type of channel access method used in DCI to indicate an application scenario where one DCI schedules one uplink channel is used to determine the first uplink channel access method in the first transmission burst of an application scenario where one DCI schedules multiple uplink channels as the second type of channel access method, as well as the channel access methods of transmission bursts other than the first transmission burst. This makes the information of an application scenario where one DCI schedules one uplink channel applicable to the information of an application scenario where one DCI schedules one uplink channel, thereby improving the data processing capability of the user equipment.

[0180] This disclosure provides a method for determining a channel access mode, which is executed by a user equipment or a network device. Figure 9 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for determining a channel access mode according to an exemplary embodiment, such as... Figure 9 As shown, the method includes:

[0181] Step S901: In response to a channel access mode information indication of a second type of channel access mode in the DCI, determine the channel access mode of the other transmission bursts in one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI, excluding the first transmission burst, as the second type of channel access mode;

[0182] The second type of channel access method is a channel access method that performs channel listening only once.

[0183] In one possible implementation, the second type of channel access, or Type 2 channel access, corresponds to a channel access method that performs channel listening only once.

[0184] This disclosure provides a method for determining a channel access method, which is executed by a user equipment or a network device. The method includes:

[0185] In response to a channel access mode information indication of a second type of channel access mode in the DCI, when the interval between the start time of the latter transmission burst and the end time of the former transmission burst in any two adjacent transmission bursts in one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI is less than or equal to a set value, it is determined that the channel access mode of the latter transmission burst is the same as the channel access mode of the former transmission burst.

[0186] and / or;

[0187] In response to a channel access mode information indication of a second type of channel access mode in the DCI, when the interval between the start time of the latter transmission burst and the end time of the former transmission burst in any two adjacent transmission bursts in one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI is greater than a set value, the channel access mode of the latter transmission burst is determined to be the first type of channel access mode.

[0188] The second type of channel access method is a channel access method that performs channel monitoring only once.

[0189] The first type of channel access method is a channel access method that performs N channel listening operations, where N is an initial value generated by the user equipment according to the first type of channel access method specification, and N is an integer greater than zero.

[0190] This disclosure can be applied to situations where the first transmission burst in one or more uplink channels scheduled by DCI uses the default channel access method. In one possible implementation, the default type is the second type channel access method.

[0191] This disclosure provides a method for determining a channel access mode, which is executed by a user equipment or a network device. Figure 10 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for determining a channel access mode according to an exemplary embodiment, such as... Figure 10 As shown, the method includes:

[0192] Step S1001: In response to a channel access mode information indication of a second type of channel access mode in the DCI, determine the channel access mode of the other transmission bursts in one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI, excluding the first transmission burst, as the first type of channel access mode.

[0193] In one possible implementation, the second type of channel access, or Type 2 channel access, corresponds to a channel access method that performs channel listening only once.

[0194] In one possible implementation, the first type of channel access, or Type 1 channel access, corresponds to a channel access method that performs N channel sniffings, where N is an initial value generated by the UE according to the Type 1 channel access specification, and N is an integer greater than zero. The value of N can be 1 or a value greater than 1.

[0195] Given that Type 2 channel access is generally used in scenarios where the UE shares the gNB's COT, it requires that the interval between the end time of the gNB's most recent downlink transmission and the start time of the UE's transmission be less than a certain gap Y. If the gNB adopts a shared COT approach, using one DCI to schedule multiple PUSCHs, and the interval between the start time of the first PUSCH transmission and the end time of the base station's downlink transmission is less than gap Y, then the first transmission burst can apply Type 2 channel access as instructed by the gNB. However, for subsequent transmission bursts, it becomes difficult for the base station to ensure that the interval between the end time of the most recent downlink transmission and the time when the UE begins transmitting this transmission burst is less than gap Y. Therefore, it is determined that Type 1 channel access will be used for the second and subsequent transmission bursts.

[0196] Based on the same concept as the above method embodiments, this disclosure also provides a communication device that can have the functions of the user equipment 102 in the above method embodiments and is used to execute the steps performed by the user equipment 102 provided in the above embodiments. This function can be implemented in hardware, or in software, or in hardware executing corresponding software. The hardware or software includes one or more modules corresponding to the above functions.

[0197] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 11 The communication device 1100 shown can serve as the user equipment 102 involved in the above method embodiments and execute the steps performed by the user equipment 102 in the above method embodiments.

[0198] The communication device 1100 includes a processing module 1102, used to determine the channel access mode of one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI based on channel access mode information in the downlink control information (DCI).

[0199] In one possible implementation, the uplink channel is one of the following:

[0200] Physical Uplink Shared Channel (PUSCH);

[0201] Physical Uplink Control Channel (PUCCH);

[0202] Sounding Reference Signal (SRS) channel.

[0203] In one possible implementation, the uplink channel is PUSCH.

[0204] In one possible implementation, the channel access method includes:

[0205] Type 1 channel access corresponds to a channel access method that performs N channel sniffings, where N is an initial value generated by the UE according to the Type 1 channel access specification, and N is a positive integer. The value of N can be 1 or a value greater than 1. In one example, this initial value is random.

[0206] The second type of channel access, also known as Type 2 channel access, corresponds to the channel access method that performs channel listening only once.

[0207] The third type of channel access, also known as Type 3 channel access, corresponds to the channel access method without channel monitoring, meaning that channel monitoring is not required, but channel access can be performed directly.

[0208] In one possible implementation, a channel access mode information in the DCI is used to indicate the channel access mode of an uplink channel when a DCI schedules an uplink channel.

[0209] In one possible implementation, when a DCI schedules more than one PUSCH, a DCI can schedule a maximum of 8 PUSCHs. These more than one PUSCHs may be continuous or discontinuous in the time domain, or some of these more than one PUSCHs may be continuous in the time domain and some may be discontinuous in the time domain.

[0210] In this embodiment of the disclosure, channel access method information used in the DCI to indicate an application scenario where one DCI schedules one uplink channel is borrowed. Without changing the data format of the DCI or adding data carried by the DCI, a reasonable channel access method can be determined in an application scenario where one DCI schedules multiple uplink channels, thereby improving the data processing capability of the user equipment.

[0211] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 11 The communication device 1100 shown can serve as the user equipment 102 involved in the above method embodiments and execute the steps performed by the user equipment 102 in the above method embodiments.

[0212] The processing module 1102 is configured to, in response to the channel access method information in the DCI indicating a third type of channel access method, determine that the channel access method of each uplink channel in one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI is a third type of channel access method.

[0213] The third type of channel access method corresponds to the channel access method that is free from channel monitoring.

[0214] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 11 The communication device 1100 shown can serve as the user equipment 102 involved in the above method embodiments and execute the steps performed by the user equipment 102 in the above method embodiments.

[0215] The processing module 1102 is used to determine, in response to a channel access mode information indication of a third type channel access mode in the DCI, the channel access mode of each transmission burst in one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI is a third type channel access mode.

[0216] The third type of channel access method corresponds to the channel access method without channel monitoring, and the transmission burst includes one or more uplink channels.

[0217] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 11 The communication device 1100 shown can serve as the user equipment 102 involved in the above method embodiments and execute the steps performed by the user equipment 102 in the above method embodiments.

[0218] The processing module 1102 is configured to, in response to a channel access mode information indication of a first type of channel access mode in the DCI, determine the channel access mode of each transmission burst in one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI as the first type of channel access mode;

[0219] The transmission burst includes one or more uplink channels;

[0220] The first type of channel access method is a channel access method that performs N channel listening operations, where N is an initial value generated by the user equipment according to the first type of channel access method specification, and N is an integer greater than zero.

[0221] Based on the same concept as the above method embodiments, this disclosure also provides a communication device that can have the functions of the user equipment 102 in the above method embodiments and is used to execute the steps performed by the user equipment 102 provided in the above embodiments. This function can be implemented in hardware, or in software, or in hardware executing corresponding software. The hardware or software includes one or more modules corresponding to the above functions.

[0222] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 11 The communication device 1100 shown can serve as the user equipment 102 involved in the above method embodiments and execute the steps performed by the user equipment 102 in the above method embodiments.

[0223] The communication device 1100 includes: a processing module 1102, configured to, in response to a channel access mode information indication of a first type of channel access mode in the DCI, determine the channel access mode of each transmission burst in one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI as the first type of channel access mode;

[0224] The transmission burst includes one or more uplink channels;

[0225] The first type of channel access method is a channel access method that performs N channel listening operations, where N is an initial value generated by the user equipment according to the first type of channel access method specification, and N is an integer greater than zero.

[0226] In one possible implementation, the transceiver module 1101 sends a transmission burst corresponding to the first type of channel access method, and performs channel listening only when sending the first uplink channel included in the transmission burst.

[0227] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 11The communication device 1100 shown can serve as the user equipment 102 involved in the above method embodiments and execute the steps performed by the user equipment 102 in the above method embodiments.

[0228] The processing module 1102 is configured to, in response to a channel access mode information indication of a second type of channel access mode in the DCI, determine the channel access mode of each transmission burst in one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI as the second type of channel access mode;

[0229] The transmission burst includes one or more uplink channels;

[0230] The second type of channel access method is a channel access method that performs channel monitoring only once.

[0231] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 11 The communication device 1100 shown can serve as the user equipment 102 involved in the above method embodiments and execute the steps performed by the user equipment 102 in the above method embodiments.

[0232] The processing module 1102 is configured to, in response to a channel access mode information indication of a second type of channel access mode in the DCI, determine the channel access mode of the first transmission burst in one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI as the second type of channel access mode.

[0233] The transmission burst includes one or more uplink channels; the second type of channel access method is a channel access method that performs channel listening only once.

[0234] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 11 The communication device 1100 shown can serve as the user equipment 102 involved in the above method embodiments and execute the steps performed by the user equipment 102 in the above method embodiments.

[0235] The processing module 1102 is used to determine, in response to a channel access mode information indication of a second type of channel access mode in the DCI, the channel access mode of other transmission bursts in one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI, other than the first transmission burst, as the second type of channel access mode.

[0236] The transmission burst includes one or more uplink channels; the second type of channel access method is a channel access method that performs channel listening only once.

[0237] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 11The communication device 1100 shown can serve as the user equipment 102 involved in the above method embodiments and execute the steps performed by the user equipment 102 in the above method embodiments.

[0238] The processing module 1102 is configured to, in response to a channel access mode information indication of a second type of channel access mode in the DCI, determine that the channel access mode of the latter transmission burst is the same as the channel access mode of the former transmission burst when the interval between the start time of the latter transmission burst and the end time of the former transmission burst in any two adjacent transmission bursts in one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI is less than or equal to a set value.

[0239] The second type of channel access method is a channel access method that performs channel listening only once.

[0240] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 11 The communication device 1100 shown can serve as the user equipment 102 involved in the above method embodiments and execute the steps performed by the user equipment 102 in the above method embodiments.

[0241] The processing module 1102 is configured to, in response to a channel access mode information indication of a second type of channel access mode in the DCI, determine that the channel access mode of the second transmission burst is a first type of channel access mode when the interval between the start time of the latter transmission burst and the end time of the former transmission burst in any two adjacent transmission bursts in one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI is greater than a set value.

[0242] The first type of channel access method is a channel access method that performs N channel listening operations, where N is an initial value generated by the user equipment according to the first type of channel access method specification, and N is an integer greater than zero.

[0243] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 11 The communication device 1100 shown can serve as the user equipment 102 involved in the above method embodiments and execute the steps performed by the user equipment 102 in the above method embodiments.

[0244] The processing module 1102 is used to determine, in response to a channel access mode information indication of a second type of channel access mode in the DCI, the channel access mode of other transmission bursts in one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI, other than the first transmission burst, as the first type of channel access mode.

[0245] The first type of channel access method is a channel access method that performs N channel listening operations, where N is an initial value generated by the user equipment according to the first type of channel access method specification, and N is an integer greater than zero.

[0246] When the communication device is user equipment 102, its structure can also be as follows: Figure 12 As shown. (Refer to...) Figure 12 The device 1200 may include one or more of the following components: a processing component 1202, a memory 1204, a power component 1206, a multimedia component 1208, an audio component 1210, an input / output (I / O) interface 1212, a sensor component 1214, and a communication component 1216.

[0247] Processing component 1202 typically controls the overall operation of device 1200, such as operations associated with display, telephone calls, data communication, camera operation, and recording operations. Processing component 1202 may include one or more processors 1220 to execute instructions to perform all or part of the steps of the methods described above. Furthermore, processing component 1202 may include one or more modules to facilitate interaction between processing component 1202 and other components. For example, processing component 1202 may include a multimedia module to facilitate interaction between multimedia component 1208 and processing component 1202.

[0248] Memory 1204 is configured to store various types of data to support the operation of device 1200. Examples of such data include instructions for any application or method operating on device 1200, contact data, phonebook data, messages, pictures, videos, etc. Memory 1204 can be implemented by any type of volatile or non-volatile storage device or a combination thereof, such as static random access memory (SRAM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), read-only memory (ROM), magnetic storage, flash memory, magnetic disk, or optical disk.

[0249] The power supply component 1206 provides power to the various components of the device 1200. The power supply component 1206 may include a power management system, one or more power sources, and other components associated with generating, managing, and distributing power to the device 1200.

[0250] Multimedia component 1208 includes a screen that provides an output interface between the device 1200 and the user. In some embodiments, the screen may include a liquid crystal display (LCD) and a touch panel (TP). If the screen includes a touch panel, the screen may be implemented as a touchscreen to receive input signals from the user. The touch panel includes one or more touch sensors to sense touches, swipes, and gestures on the touch panel. The touch sensors may sense not only the boundaries of the touch or swipe action but also the duration and pressure associated with the touch or swipe operation. In some embodiments, multimedia component 1208 includes a front-facing camera and / or a rear-facing camera. When the device 1200 is in an operating mode, such as a shooting mode or a video mode, the front-facing camera and / or the rear-facing camera may receive external multimedia data. Each front-facing camera and rear-facing camera may be a fixed optical lens system or have focal length and optical zoom capabilities.

[0251] Audio component 1210 is configured to output and / or input audio signals. For example, audio component 1210 includes a microphone (MIC) configured to receive external audio signals when device 1200 is in an operating mode, such as call mode, recording mode, and voice recognition mode. The received audio signals may be further stored in memory 1204 or transmitted via communication component 1216. In some embodiments, audio component 1210 also includes a speaker for outputting audio signals.

[0252] I / O interface 1212 provides an interface between processing component 1202 and peripheral interface modules, such as keyboards, click wheels, buttons, etc. These buttons may include, but are not limited to, home buttons, volume buttons, power buttons, and lock buttons.

[0253] Sensor assembly 1214 includes one or more sensors for providing status assessments of various aspects of device 1200. For example, sensor assembly 1214 may detect the on / off state of device 1200, the relative positioning of components such as the display and keypad of device 1200, changes in the position of device 1200 or a component of device 1200, the presence or absence of user contact with device 1200, the orientation or acceleration / deceleration of device 1200, and temperature changes of device 1200. Sensor assembly 1214 may include a proximity sensor configured to detect the presence of nearby objects without any physical contact. Sensor assembly 1214 may also include a light sensor, such as a CMOS or CCD image sensor, for use in imaging applications. In some embodiments, sensor assembly 1214 may also include an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a magnetometer, a pressure sensor, or a temperature sensor.

[0254] Communication component 1216 is configured to facilitate wired or wireless communication between device 1200 and other devices. Device 1200 can access wireless networks based on communication standards, such as WiFi, 4G, or 5G, or combinations thereof. In one exemplary embodiment, communication component 1216 receives broadcast signals or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management system via a broadcast channel. In one exemplary embodiment, communication component 1216 also includes a near-field communication (NFC) module to facilitate short-range communication. For example, the NFC module may be implemented based on radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, Infrared Data Association (IrDA) technology, ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, Bluetooth (BT) technology, and other technologies.

[0255] In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus 1200 may be implemented by one or more application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), controllers, microcontrollers, microprocessors, or other electronic components to perform the methods described above.

[0256] In an exemplary embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium including instructions is also provided, such as a memory 1204 including instructions, which can be executed by a processor 1220 of the device 1200 to perform the above-described method. For example, the non-transitory computer-readable storage medium may be a ROM, random access memory (RAM), CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, and optical data storage device, etc.

[0257] Based on the same concept as the above method embodiments, this disclosure also provides a communication device that can have the functions of the network device 101 in the above method embodiments and is used to execute the steps performed by the network device 101 provided in the above embodiments. This function can be implemented by hardware, or by software, or by hardware executing corresponding software. The hardware or software includes one or more modules corresponding to the above functions.

[0258] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 11 The communication device 1100 shown can serve as the network device 101 involved in the above method embodiments and execute the steps performed by the network device 101 in the above method embodiments.

[0259] like Figure 11 The communication device 1100 shown includes a processing module 1102 for performing the steps performed by the network device 101 in the above method embodiments.

[0260] Alternatively, the processing module 1102 is used to determine the channel access method of one or more uplink channels scheduled by DCI according to the protocol.

[0261] In one possible implementation, the transceiver module 1102 sends a transmission burst corresponding to the first type of channel access method, and performs channel listening only when sending the first uplink channel included in the transmission burst. When the communication device is a network device, its structure can also be as follows: Figure 13 As shown. Taking network device 101 as a base station as an example, the structure of the communication device is explained. Figure 13 As shown, the device 1300 includes a memory 1301, a processor 1302, a transceiver component 1303, and a power supply component 1306. The memory 1301 is coupled to the processor 1302 and can be used to store the programs and data necessary for the communication device 1300 to implement its various functions. The processor 1302 is configured to support the communication device 1300 in performing the corresponding functions described above; this function can be implemented by calling the programs stored in the memory 1301. The transceiver component 1303 can be a wireless transceiver, used to support the communication device 1300 in receiving signaling and / or data, and transmitting signaling and / or data via a wireless air interface. The transceiver component 1303 can also be referred to as a transceiver unit or communication unit. The transceiver component 1303 may include a radio frequency component 1304 and one or more antennas 1305. The radio frequency component 1304 can be a remote radio unit (RRU), specifically used for transmitting radio frequency signals and converting radio frequency signals to baseband signals. The one or more antennas 1305 are specifically used for radiating and receiving radio frequency signals.

[0262] When the communication device 1300 needs to send data, the processor 1302 performs baseband processing on the data to be sent and outputs a baseband signal to the radio frequency (RF) unit. The RF unit then performs RF processing on the baseband signal and transmits the RF signal as electromagnetic waves through an antenna. When data is sent to the communication device 1300, the RF unit receives the RF signal through the antenna, converts the RF signal into a baseband signal, and outputs the baseband signal to the processor 1302. The processor 1302 converts the baseband signal back into data and processes the data.

[0263] Other embodiments of the present disclosure will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the embodiments of the present disclosure that follow the general principles of the embodiments of the present disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and embodiments are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of the embodiments of the present disclosure are indicated by the following claims.

[0264] It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed herein are not limited to the precise structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from their scope. The scope of the embodiments disclosed herein is limited only by the appended claims.

[0265] Industrial applicability

[0266] By borrowing channel access information from the DCI used to indicate an application scenario where one DCI schedules one uplink channel, the appropriate channel access method can be determined in an application scenario where one DCI schedules multiple uplink channels without changing the DCI data format or adding data carried by the DCI, thereby improving the data processing capability of user equipment.

Claims

1. A method for determining a channel access mode, the method being executed by a user equipment, comprising: Based on a channel access method information in the downlink control information (DCI), determine the channel access method of one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI; In response to a channel access mode information indication of a second type of channel access mode in the DCI, if the interval between the start time of the latter transmission burst and the end time of the former transmission burst in any two adjacent transmission bursts in one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI is less than or equal to a set value, it is determined that the channel access mode of the latter transmission burst is the same as that of the former transmission burst. The second type of channel access method is a channel access method that performs channel listening only once.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein, The determination of the channel access mode of one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI based on channel access mode information in the DCI includes: In response to the channel access mode information in the DCI indicating a third type of channel access mode, the channel access mode of each uplink channel in one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI is determined to be a third type of channel access mode; The third type of channel access method corresponds to the channel access method that is free from channel monitoring.

3. The method of claim 1, wherein, The determination of the channel access mode of one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI based on channel access mode information in the DCI includes: In response to a channel access mode information indication of a third type channel access mode in the DCI, the channel access mode of each transmission burst in one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI is determined to be a third type channel access mode; The transmission burst includes one or more uplink channels, and the third type of channel access method corresponds to the channel access method that is free from channel monitoring.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein, The determination of the channel access mode of one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI based on channel access mode information in the DCI includes: In response to a channel access mode information indication of a first type of channel access mode in the DCI, the channel access mode of each transmission burst in one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI is determined to be the first type of channel access mode; The transmission burst includes one or more uplink channels, and the first type of channel access method is a channel access method that performs N channel listening operations, where N is an initial value generated by the user equipment according to the first type of channel access method specification, and N is an integer greater than zero.

5. The method of claim 1, wherein, The process of determining the channel access mode of one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI based on channel access mode information in the DCI includes: In response to a channel access mode information indication of a second type of channel access mode in the DCI, the channel access mode of each transmission burst in one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI is determined to be the second type of channel access mode; The transmission burst includes one or more uplink channels, and the second type of channel access method is a channel access method that performs channel listening only once.

6. The method of claim 1, wherein, The process of determining the channel access mode of one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI based on channel access mode information in the DCI includes: In response to a channel access mode information in the DCI indicating a second type of channel access mode, the channel access mode of the first transmission burst in one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI is determined to be the second type of channel access mode; The transmission burst includes one or more uplink channels, and the second type of channel access method is a channel access method that performs channel listening only once.

7. The method of claim 1 or 6, wherein, The method further includes: In response to a channel access mode information indication of a second type channel access mode in the DCI, the channel access mode of each of the other transmission bursts in one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI, excluding the first transmission burst, is determined to be a second type channel access mode. The transmission burst includes one or more uplink channels, and the second type of channel access method is a channel access method that performs channel listening only once.

8. The method of claim 1 or 6, wherein, The method further includes: In response to a channel access mode information indication of a second type of channel access mode in the DCI, if the interval between the start time of the latter transmission burst and the end time of the former transmission burst in any two adjacent transmission bursts in one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI is greater than a set value, then the channel access mode of the latter transmission burst is determined to be a first type of channel access mode. The first type of channel access method is a channel access method that performs N channel listening operations, where N is an initial value generated by the user equipment according to the first type of channel access method specification, and N is an integer greater than zero.

9. The method of claim 1 or 6, wherein, The process of determining the channel access mode of one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI based on channel access mode information in the DCI includes: In response to a channel access mode information indication of a second type of channel access mode in the DCI, the channel access mode of each of the other transmission bursts in one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI, excluding the first transmission burst, is determined to be a first type of channel access mode. The first type of channel access method is a channel access method that performs N channel listening operations, where N is an initial value generated by the user equipment according to the first type of channel access method specification, and N is an integer greater than zero.

10. A communication device, comprising: The processing module is used to determine the channel access mode of one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI based on the channel access mode information in the downlink control information (DCI). The processing module is further configured to, in response to a channel access mode information indication of a second type of channel access mode in the DCI, determine that the channel access mode of the later transmission burst is the same as the channel access mode of the earlier transmission burst when the interval between the start time of the later transmission burst and the end time of the earlier transmission burst in any two adjacent transmission bursts in one or more uplink channels scheduled by the DCI is less than or equal to a set value. The second type of channel access method is a channel access method that performs channel listening only once.

11. The communication apparatus of claim 10, further comprising: The transceiver module is used to send transmission bursts corresponding to the first type of channel access mode, and to perform channel listening only when sending the first uplink channel included in the transmission burst.

12. A communication device, comprising a processor and a memory, wherein The memory is used to store computer programs; The processor is used to execute the computer program to implement the method as described in any one of claims 1-9.

13. A computer-readable storage medium storing instructions that, when invoked and executed on a computer, cause the computer to perform the method as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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