A communication method, apparatus, and readable storage medium

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a communication method, device and readable storage medium executed by a network device, the method comprising: sending configuration information to a user equipment, the configuration information being used to determine configuration parameters of at least one set of discontinuous transmission and reception modes corresponding to each carrier in at least one serving carrier; and sending first indication information to the user equipment, the first indication information being used to activate a first discontinuous transmission and reception mode in the at least one set of discontinuous transmission and reception modes. In the method of the present disclosure, the network device configures one or more sets of discontinuous transmission and reception modes for the user equipment by sending the configuration information to the user equipment, and indicates the first discontinuous transmission and reception mode activated this time by sending the first indication information to the user equipment. Thus, the network device activates the required discontinuous transmission and reception mode through flexible signaling indication, which not only saves configuration time, but also helps the user equipment to adapt to the discontinuous transmission and reception mode of the network device for relevant operations.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Network energy saving is one of the topics in 3GPP Release 18 (R18). The network energy saving project aims to study technologies to reduce the energy consumption of network equipment. One possible network energy saving method is the discontinuous transmission (DTX) mechanism or discontinuous reception (DRX) mechanism at base stations.

[0003] During DTX or DRX, the base station may affect the signal transmission and reception of user equipment (UE). Summary of the Invention

[0004] This disclosure provides a communication method, an apparatus, and a readable storage medium.

[0005] In a first aspect, this disclosure provides a communication method executed by a network device, the method comprising:

[0006] Send configuration information to the user equipment, the configuration information being used to determine at least one set of configuration parameters for discontinuous transmit / receive modes corresponding to each carrier in at least one serving carrier;

[0007] Send a first indication message to the user equipment, the first indication message being used to activate a first discontinuous transmission and reception mode in the at least one set of discontinuous transmission and reception modes.

[0008] In the method disclosed herein, the network device configures one or more discontinuous transmit / receive modes for the user equipment by sending configuration information, and indicates the first discontinuous transmit / receive mode to be activated by sending first indication information to the user equipment. Thus, the network device activates the required discontinuous transmit / receive mode through flexible signaling indication, which saves configuration time and facilitates the user equipment's adaptation to the network device's discontinuous transmit / receive modes for related operations.

[0009] In some possible implementations, the discontinuous transmit / receive mode includes one of the following:

[0010] Discontinuous reception DRX mode;

[0011] Send DTX mode without connection;

[0012] DRX and DTX mode pairs, wherein the DRX and DTX mode pairs include a DRX mode and the corresponding DTX mode.

[0013] In some possible implementations, the first indication information includes at least one of the following:

[0014] At least one first information field;

[0015] At least one second information field;

[0016] At least one third information field;

[0017] The first information field is used to indicate whether to activate or deactivate the corresponding DRX mode, the second information field is used to indicate whether to activate or deactivate the corresponding DTX mode, and the third information field is used to indicate whether to activate or deactivate the corresponding DRX and DTX mode pair.

[0018] In some possible implementations, in the at least one first information field, each first information field is used to indicate the activation or deactivation of a set of DRX modes for a corresponding carrier, or each first information field is used to indicate the activation or deactivation of a set of DRX modes for a corresponding carrier group.

[0019] In some possible implementations, in the at least one second information field, each second information field is used to indicate a set of DTX modes for activating or deactivating a corresponding carrier, or each second information field is used to indicate a set of DTX modes for activating or deactivating a corresponding carrier group.

[0020] In some possible implementations, in the at least one of the third information fields, each of the third information fields is used to indicate a set of DRX and DTX mode pairs for activating or deactivating a corresponding carrier, or each of the third information fields is used to indicate a set of DRX and DTX mode pairs for activating or deactivating a corresponding carrier group.

[0021] In some possible implementations, the first indication information includes at least one of the following:

[0022] Fourth information domain;

[0023] Fifth information domain;

[0024] Sixth information domain;

[0025] The fourth information field is used to indicate the deactivation of all DRX modes corresponding to all carriers of the user equipment, the fifth information field is used to indicate the deactivation of all DTX modes corresponding to all carriers of the user equipment, and the sixth information field is used to indicate the deactivation of all DRX and DTX mode pairs corresponding to all carriers of the user equipment.

[0026] In some possible implementations, the method further includes:

[0027] Send a first signaling message to the user equipment, the first signaling message being used to indicate whether at least one of the following exists in the first indication information: the first information field, the second information field, the third information field, the fourth information field, the fifth information field, and the sixth information field.

[0028] In some possible implementations, the first indication information is sent via downlink control information (DCI), wherein the DCI is one of the following:

[0029] Unicast DCI;

[0030] Multicast DCI;

[0031] DCI broadcasting.

[0032] In some possible implementations, the first indication information is sent via a Media Access Control Unit (MAC CE), where the MAC CE is a UE-specific signaling.

[0033] In some possible implementations, sending the first indication information to the user equipment includes:

[0034] The first indication information is sent to the user equipment on the primary cell, or the first indication information applicable to the secondary cell is sent to the user equipment.

[0035] In some possible implementations, the configuration parameters include at least one of the following:

[0036] Time domain period;

[0037] Starting offset;

[0038] Duration of the first session;

[0039] Duration of the second session;

[0040] Wherein, the first time period is the period during which the network device skips data transmission and reception in the discontinuous transmission and reception mode, and the second time period is the period during which the network device performs data transmission and reception in the discontinuous transmission and reception mode.

[0041] Secondly, this disclosure provides a communication method executed by a user equipment, the method comprising:

[0042] The system receives configuration information sent by a network device, the configuration information being used to determine at least one set of configuration parameters for discontinuous transmit / receive modes corresponding to each carrier in at least one serving carrier;

[0043] The network device receives a first indication message, which is used to activate a first discontinuous transmission and reception mode in the at least one set of discontinuous transmission and reception modes.

[0044] In the method disclosed herein, a user equipment (UE) receives configuration information sent by a network device to receive configuration parameters for at least one set of discontinuous transmit / receive modes configured by the network device. The UE learns the first discontinuous transmit / receive mode activated by receiving first indication information. Thus, the network device activates the required discontinuous transmit / receive mode through flexible signaling indications, saving configuration time and facilitating UE adaptation to the network device's discontinuous transmit / receive modes for related operations.

[0045] In some possible implementations, the first indication information includes at least one of the following:

[0046] At least one first information field;

[0047] At least one second information field;

[0048] At least one third information field;

[0049] The first information field is used to indicate whether to activate or deactivate the corresponding DRX mode, the second information field is used to indicate whether to activate or deactivate the corresponding DTX mode, and the third information field is used to indicate whether to activate or deactivate the corresponding DRX and DTX mode pair.

[0050] In some possible implementations, in the at least one first information field, each first information field is used to indicate the activation or deactivation of a set of DRX modes for the corresponding carrier, or each first information field is used to indicate the activation or deactivation of a set of DRX modes for the corresponding carrier group.

[0051] In some possible implementations, in the at least one second information field, each second information field is used to indicate a set of DTX modes for activating or deactivating a corresponding carrier, or each second information field is used to indicate a set of DTX modes for activating or deactivating a corresponding carrier group.

[0052] In some possible implementations, in the at least one of the third information fields, each of the third information fields is used to indicate a set of DRX and DTX mode pairs for activating or deactivating a corresponding carrier, or each of the third information fields is used to indicate a set of DRX and DTX mode pairs for activating or deactivating a corresponding carrier group.

[0053] In some possible implementations, the first indication information includes at least one of the following:

[0054] Fourth information domain;

[0055] Fifth information domain;

[0056] Sixth information domain;

[0057] The fourth information field is used to indicate the deactivation of all DRX modes corresponding to all carriers of the user equipment, the fifth information field is used to indicate the deactivation of all DTX modes corresponding to all carriers of the user equipment, and the sixth information field is used to indicate the deactivation of all DRX and DTX mode pairs corresponding to all carriers of the user equipment.

[0058] In some possible implementations, the method further includes:

[0059] The network device receives a first signaling message, which indicates whether at least one of the following exists in the first indication information: the first information field, the second information field, the third information field, the fourth information field, the fifth information field, and the sixth information field.

[0060] In some possible implementations, the first indication information is sent via downlink control information (DCI), wherein the DCI is one of the following:

[0061] Unicast DCI;

[0062] Multicast DCI;

[0063] DCI broadcasting.

[0064] In some possible implementations, receiving the first indication information sent by the network device includes:

[0065] The system receives the first indication information sent by the network device on the primary cell, or receives the first indication information sent by the network device applicable to the secondary cell.

[0066] In some possible implementations, the method further includes one of the following:

[0067] If the first indication information is sent on the main cell, listen for the first indication information on the carrier corresponding to the main cell;

[0068] If the first indication information applies to the secondary cell, then communicate with the secondary cell according to the first indication information.

[0069] In some possible implementations, the first discontinuous transmission and reception mode is activated at the moment the user equipment receives the first indication information.

[0070] In some possible implementations, the method further includes:

[0071] When the second indication information corresponding to the second discontinuous transmission and reception mode is received at the first time domain position, the second discontinuous transmission and reception mode is activated after the second time domain position; wherein, the first time domain position is located within the time domain period of the first discontinuous transmission and reception mode.

[0072] In some possible implementations, the second time-domain location is one of the following:

[0073] The next time slot at the first time domain location;

[0074] The time slot following several time slots at the first time domain location;

[0075] After the first time domain position, and at the time when the timer corresponding to the first discontinuous transmit / receive mode finishes running;

[0076] After the first time domain position and at the end of the first cycle of the first discontinuous transmit / receive mode, the first cycle is the time domain cycle of the first discontinuous transmit / receive mode in which the first time domain position is located.

[0077] In some possible implementations, the configuration parameters include at least one of the following:

[0078] Time domain period;

[0079] Starting offset;

[0080] Duration of the first session;

[0081] Duration of the second session;

[0082] Wherein, the first time period is the period during which the network device skips data transmission and reception in the discontinuous transmission and reception mode, and the second time period is the period during which the network device performs data transmission and reception in the discontinuous transmission and reception mode.

[0083] Thirdly, this disclosure provides a communication device that 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.

[0084] When the apparatus shown in the third aspect is implemented by a software module, the apparatus may include a transceiver module, wherein the transceiver module can be used to support the communication apparatus in communicating.

[0085] When performing the steps described in the first aspect above, the transceiver module is configured to send configuration information to the user equipment, the configuration information being used to determine configuration parameters for at least one set of discontinuous transceiver modes corresponding to each of at least one serving carrier.

[0086] The transceiver module is also configured to send a first indication message to the user equipment, the first indication message being used to activate a first discontinuous transceiver mode in the at least one set of discontinuous transceiver modes.

[0087] Fourthly, this disclosure provides a communication device that can be used to perform the steps executed by a user equipment in the second aspect or any possible design of the second 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.

[0088] When the apparatus shown in the fourth aspect is implemented by a software module, the apparatus may include a transceiver module, wherein the transceiver module can be used to support the communication apparatus in communicating.

[0089] When performing the steps described in the second aspect above, the transceiver module is configured to receive configuration information sent by the network device, the configuration information being used to determine at least one set of configuration parameters for discontinuous transceiver modes corresponding to each of at least one serving carrier.

[0090] The transceiver module is also configured to receive first indication information sent by the network device, the first indication information being used to activate a first discontinuous transceiver mode in the at least one set of discontinuous transceiver modes.

[0091] Fifthly, this disclosure provides a network device, 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.

[0092] In a sixth aspect, this disclosure provides a user equipment 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 second aspect or any possible design of the second aspect.

[0093] In a seventh aspect, this disclosure provides a computer-readable storage medium storing instructions (or computer programs, programs) that, when invoked and executed on a computer, cause the computer to perform the first aspect or any possible design of the first aspect.

[0094] Eighthly, this disclosure provides a computer-readable storage medium storing instructions (or computer programs, programs) that, when invoked and executed on a computer, cause the computer to perform the second aspect or any possible design of the second aspect.

[0095] 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

[0096] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the embodiments of this disclosure and form part of this disclosure, 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:

[0097] 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.

[0098] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a wireless communication system architecture provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0099] Figure 2 This is an interactive flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0100] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating a discontinuous transmission and reception mode according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0101] Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0102] Figure 5 This is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to another exemplary embodiment;

[0103] Figure 6 This is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to another exemplary embodiment;

[0104] Figure 7 This is a block diagram illustrating a communication device according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0105] Figure 8 This is a block diagram of a network device according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0106] Figure 9 This is a block diagram illustrating a communication device according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0107] Figure 10This is a block diagram of a user equipment according to an exemplary embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0108] The embodiments of this disclosure will now be further described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation details.

[0109] 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.

[0110] The terminology used in this disclosure is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure. The singular forms “a” and “the” as used in this disclosure and the appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term “and / or” as used herein refers to and includes any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0111] It should be understood that although the terms first, second, third, etc., may be used to describe various information in embodiments of this disclosure, such information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish information of the same type from one another. For example, first information may also be referred to as second information without departing from the scope of embodiments of this disclosure, and similarly, second information may also be referred to as first information. Depending on the context, the words “if” and “suppose” as used herein may be interpreted as “when”, “when”, or “in response to a determination”.

[0112] Embodiments of this disclosure are described in detail below, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this disclosure, and should not be construed as limiting this disclosure.

[0113] like Figure 1 As shown, the communication method provided in this embodiment can be applied to a wireless communication system 100, which may include a network device 101 and a user equipment 102. The user equipment 102 is configured to support carrier aggregation and can be connected to multiple carrier units of the network device 101, including a primary carrier unit and one or more secondary carrier units.

[0114] It should be understood that the wireless communication system 100 described above is applicable to both low-frequency and high-frequency scenarios. Application scenarios for the wireless communication system 100 include, but are not limited to, long-term evolution (LTE) systems, LTE frequency division duplex (FDD) systems, LTE time division duplex (TDD) systems, worldwide interoperability for microwave access (WiMAX) communication systems, cloud radio access network (CRAN) systems, future 5th-generation (5G) systems, new radio (NR) communication systems, or future evolved public land mobile network (PLMN) systems.

[0115] The user equipment 102 shown above can be a terminal, access terminal, terminal unit, terminal station, mobile station (MS), remote station, remote terminal, mobile terminal, wireless communication device, terminal agent, or terminal equipment, etc. This user equipment 102 may have wireless transceiver capabilities, enabling it to communicate (e.g., wirelessly) with one or more network devices in one or more communication systems and receive network services provided by the network devices. These network devices include, but are not limited to, the network device 101 shown in the figure.

[0116] User equipment 102 may be a cellular phone, cordless phone, session initiation protocol (SIP) phone, wireless local loop (WLL) station, personal digital assistant (PDA) device, handheld device with wireless communication function, computing device or other processing device connected to a wireless modem, vehicle-mounted device, wearable device, terminal device in a future 5G network or terminal device in a future evolved PLMN network, etc.

[0117] Network device 101 can be an access network device (or access site). Access network device refers to equipment that provides network access functionality, such as a radio access network (RAN) base station. Specifically, network device 101 may include a base station (BS), or a base station and radio resource management equipment used to control the base station. Network device 101 may also include relay stations (relay equipment), access points, and base stations in future 5G networks, base stations in future evolved PLMN networks, or NR base stations. Network device 101 can be a wearable device or an in-vehicle device. Network device 101 can also be a communication chip with a communication module.

[0118] For example, network equipment 101 includes, but is not limited to: next-generation base stations (gnodeB, gNB) in 5G, evolved node B (eNB) in LTE systems, radio network controllers (RNC), node B (NB) in WCDMA systems, radio controllers and base station controllers (BSC) in CRAN systems, base transceiver stations (BTS) in GSM or CDMA systems, home base stations (e.g., home evolved nodeB, or home node B, HNB), baseband units (BBU), transmitting and receiving points (TRP), transmitting points (TP), or mobile switching centers, etc.

[0119] In network energy saving projects, in order to ensure that user equipment 102 can perform reasonable processing when network equipment 101 is in DTX or DRX state, network equipment 101 needs to inform user equipment 102 in advance of the time domain parameters of DTX or DRX state.

[0120] Using semi-static configuration of DTX or DRX state time-domain parameters via higher-layer signaling results in lower signaling overhead. However, when service characteristics change, network device 101 needs to reconfigure time-domain parameters to match the new service characteristics or reconfigure the existing time-domain parameters, leading to poor flexibility. Furthermore, reconfiguring time-domain parameters via higher-layer signaling also incurs a significant latency.

[0121] This disclosure provides a communication method, referring to... Figure 2 , Figure 2This is an interactive flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an exemplary embodiment, such as... Figure 2 As shown, the method includes steps S201 to S204, specifically:

[0122] In step S201, network device 101 sends configuration information to user equipment 102. The configuration information is used to determine the configuration parameters of at least one set of discontinuous transmission and reception modes corresponding to each carrier in at least one serving carrier.

[0123] The serving carrier corresponds to the serving cell of user equipment 102.

[0124] In some possible implementations, network device 101 configures discontinuous transmission and reception modes on a carrier-by-carrier basis. For example, one or more discontinuous transmission and reception modes can be configured for each carrier, and at least one configuration parameter is different between different discontinuous transmission and reception modes.

[0125] In some possible implementations, when network device 101 configures multiple discontinuous transmit / receive modes for a carrier, each discontinuous transmit / receive mode can be adapted to the corresponding service characteristics or service type, so that multiple discontinuous transmit / receive modes can be matched with different service characteristics or service types respectively.

[0126] In some possible implementations, the discontinuous transmit / receive mode may include at least one of the following: DRX mode (cell DRX on-off pattern), DTX mode (cell DTX on-off pattern), and a pair of DRX and DTX modes (cell DRX on-off pattern and cell DTX on-off pattern).

[0127] Specifically, for DRX and DTX mode pairs, there is a corresponding relationship between DRX and DTX modes. For example, a DRX and DTX mode pair includes a one-to-one bound DRX mode and a corresponding DTX mode.

[0128] It is worth noting that there is a certain correlation between the DRX mode and DTX mode of a cell. For example, in DTX mode, a cell may not send uplink / downlink scheduling information or reference signals. Correspondingly, user equipment 102 will not have uplink data scheduled during the corresponding time period in DTX mode, nor will it need to send channel state information reports (CSI reports). Therefore, the cell does not need to perform uplink reception at this time. A cell not needing to perform uplink reception can be considered to be in DRX mode. Therefore, in this embodiment of the disclosure, DRX and DTX mode pairs can be configured as needed.

[0129] In some possible implementations, a cycle of the discontinuous transmission and reception mode may include a first period and a second period. The first period may be an energy-saving period, i.e., a period during which network device 101 skips data transmission and reception (offduration). The second period is the period during which network device 101 normally transmits and receives data in the discontinuous transmission and reception mode (onduration).

[0130] In one example, the DRX mode includes a first period (DRX-off duration) and a second period (DRX-onduration). For a cell configured with DRX mode, during the first period, network device 101 may skip receiving at least a portion of the uplink information; for example, network device 101 may not receive some of the signals periodically transmitted by user equipment 102. During the second period, network device 101 receives uplink information normally.

[0131] In one example, such as Figure 3 As shown, the DTX mode includes a first time period (DTX-off duration) and a second time period (DTX-on duration). For a cell configured with DTX mode, during the first time period, network device 101 may skip transmitting at least a portion of the downlink information; for example, network device 101 may not transmit some periodic signals. During the second time period, network device 101 transmits downlink information normally.

[0132] Referring to the above example of the state of network device 101 in discontinuous transmission and reception mode, it can be seen that when network device 101 is in discontinuous transmission and reception mode, it will affect the transmission and reception of signals by user equipment 102.

[0133] In step S202, user equipment 102 receives the configuration information.

[0134] In step S203, network device 101 sends first indication information to user equipment 102. The first indication information is used to activate the first discontinuous transmission and reception mode in at least one set of discontinuous transmission and reception modes.

[0135] In some possible implementations, the first discontinuous send / receive mode is the discontinuous send / receive mode activated this time, which may be a discontinuous send / receive mode that matches the characteristics of the current service.

[0136] In some possible implementations, network device 101 may send the first instruction information via downlink control information (DCI) or media access control element (MAC CE).

[0137] In some possible implementations, when a discontinuous transmit / receive mode is configured in network device 101, the first indication information can indicate whether the discontinuous transmit / receive mode is activated through a set information field.

[0138] In some possible implementations, when the network device 101 is configured with multiple discontinuous transmission and reception modes, the first indication information may include an information field corresponding to each discontinuous transmission and reception mode, and each information field indicates whether the corresponding discontinuous transmission and reception mode is activated.

[0139] In some possible implementations, if service characteristics change, network device 101 can activate a discontinuous transmit / receive mode that matches the new service characteristics without having to reconfigure the discontinuous transmit / receive mode through higher-layer signaling, thereby saving configuration latency.

[0140] In step S204, user equipment 102 receives the first instruction information.

[0141] In some possible implementations, after receiving the first indication information, user equipment 102 can learn about the power-saving status of network device 101, which is beneficial for adaptive operation. For example, during the first period when network device 101 is in DTX mode, user equipment 102 can adaptively skip downlink reception to achieve power saving for user equipment 102.

[0142] In this embodiment, network device 101 configures one or more discontinuous transmit / receive modes for user equipment 102 by sending configuration information to user equipment 102, and indicates the first discontinuous transmit / receive mode to be activated by sending first indication information to user equipment 102. Thus, network device 101 activates the required discontinuous transmit / receive mode through flexible signaling indication, which saves configuration time and facilitates user equipment 102's adaptation to the discontinuous transmit / receive modes of network device 101 for related operations.

[0143] This disclosure provides a communication method, which is executed by a network device 101. (Refer to...) Figure 4 , Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an exemplary embodiment, such as... Figure 4 As shown, the method includes steps S401 to S402, specifically:

[0144] In step S401, network device 101 sends configuration information to user equipment 102. The configuration information is used to determine the configuration parameters of at least one set of discontinuous transmission and reception modes corresponding to each carrier in at least one serving carrier.

[0145] Among them, the serving carrier corresponds to the serving cell of user equipment 102.

[0146] In some possible implementations, network device 101 configures discontinuous transmit / receive modes on a carrier-by-carrier basis. For example, one or more discontinuous transmit / receive modes can be configured for a single carrier, with at least one configuration parameter differing between the different discontinuous transmit / receive modes. Alternatively, network device 101 can configure one or more discontinuous transmit / receive modes for each of multiple carriers.

[0147] In some possible implementations, when network device 101 configures multiple discontinuous transmit / receive modes for a carrier, each discontinuous transmit / receive mode can be adapted to the corresponding service characteristics or service type, so that multiple discontinuous transmit / receive modes can be matched with different service characteristics or service types respectively.

[0148] In some possible implementations, the discontinuous transmit / receive mode includes one of the following:

[0149] Discontinuous reception DRX mode;

[0150] Send DTX mode without connection;

[0151] DRX and DTX mode pairs, where the DRX and DTX mode pairs include the DRX mode and the DTX mode corresponding to the DRX mode.

[0152] In one example, network device 101 configures multiple DRX modes, or multiple DTX modes, or multiple pairs of DRX and DTX modes for a carrier.

[0153] In one example, each set of discontinuous transmit / receive modes can be configured with corresponding configuration parameters.

[0154] In some possible implementations, the configuration parameters include at least one of the following:

[0155] Time domain period;

[0156] Starting offset;

[0157] Duration of the first session;

[0158] The duration of the second session;

[0159] The first time period is the period during which network devices skip data transmission and reception in discontinuous transmission and reception mode, and the second time period is the period during which network devices perform data transmission and reception in discontinuous transmission and reception mode.

[0160] In one example, a DRX time-domain period in DRX mode includes a first period (DRX-off duration) and a second period (DRX-on duration). Configuration parameters may include the value of this DRX time-domain period, the start offset, the duration of the DRX-off duration, and the duration of the DRX-on duration.

[0161] In one example, a DTX time-domain period in DTX mode includes a first period (DTX-off duration) and a second period (DTX-on duration). Configuration parameters may include the value of this DTX time-domain period, the start offset, the duration of the DTX-off duration, and the duration of the DTX-on duration.

[0162] In one example, the configuration parameters for the DRX and DTX mode pair include: the time-domain parameters of the DRX mode and the time-domain parameters of the corresponding DTX mode. For example, these include the time-domain period value, start offset, DRX-offduration duration, and DRX-on duration of the DRX mode, and the time-domain period value, start offset, DTX-offduration duration, and DTX-on duration of the corresponding DTX mode.

[0163] In some possible implementations, the configuration parameters may differ for different discontinuous transmit / receive modes.

[0164] For example, taking DTX mode as an example, network device 101 is configured with two DTX modes: Pattern 1 and Pattern 2. Pattern 1 has a longer time domain period, which is suitable for situations with sparse traffic; Pattern 2 has a shorter time domain period, which is suitable for situations with more frequent traffic arrivals. In one example, the time domain period of Pattern 1 can be an integer multiple of the time domain period of Pattern 2.

[0165] In step S402, network device 101 sends first indication information to user equipment 102. The first indication information is used to activate a first discontinuous transmission and reception mode in at least one set of discontinuous transmission and reception modes.

[0166] In some possible implementations, the first discontinuous send / receive mode is the discontinuous send / receive mode activated this time, which may be a discontinuous send / receive mode that matches the characteristics of the current service.

[0167] In some possible implementations, network device 101 may send the first indication information via DCI or MAC CE.

[0168] In some possible implementations, if service characteristics change, network device 101 can activate a discontinuous transmit / receive mode that matches the new service characteristics without having to reconfigure the discontinuous transmit / receive mode through higher-layer signaling, thereby saving configuration latency.

[0169] In this embodiment of the present disclosure, network device 101 configures one or more discontinuous transmission and reception modes for user equipment 102 by sending configuration information to user equipment 102, and indicates the first discontinuous transmission and reception mode to be activated by sending first indication information to user equipment 102. Thus, network device 101 activates the required discontinuous transmission and reception mode through flexible signaling indication, saving configuration time.

[0170] This disclosure provides a communication method, which is executed by a network device 101. The method includes steps S401 to S402, specifically:

[0171] In step S401, network device 101 sends configuration information to user equipment 102. The configuration information is used to determine the configuration parameters of at least one set of discontinuous transmission and reception modes corresponding to each carrier in at least one serving carrier.

[0172] In step S402, network device 101 sends first indication information to user equipment 102. The first indication information is used to activate a first discontinuous transmission and reception mode in at least one set of discontinuous transmission and reception modes.

[0173] The first instruction information includes at least one of the following:

[0174] At least one first information field;

[0175] At least one second information field;

[0176] At least one third information field;

[0177] The first information field is used to indicate whether to activate or deactivate the corresponding DRX mode, the second information field is used to indicate whether to activate or deactivate the corresponding DTX mode, and the third information field is used to indicate whether to activate or deactivate the corresponding DRX and DTX mode pair.

[0178] The implementation methods of steps S401 and S402 can be found in the description of the foregoing embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0179] In some possible implementations, when network device 101 sends first indication information via DCI or MAC CE, DCI or MAC CE may include at least one of a first information field, a second information field, and a third information field.

[0180] In some possible implementations, each first information field may contain N1 bits, where N1 ≥ 1. The values ​​of the N1 bits in the first information field indicate whether the corresponding DRX mode is activated or deactivated. For example, when the first information field is a set value, it indicates that the DRX mode is deactivated.

[0181] In some possible implementations, each second information field may contain N² bits, where N² ≥ 1. The value of the N² bits in the second information field indicates whether the corresponding DTX mode is activated or deactivated. For example, when the second information field is a set value, it indicates that the DTX mode is deactivated.

[0182] Understandably, the DRX mode can be activated or deactivated independently based on the first information field, and the DTX mode can be activated or deactivated independently based on the value of the second information field.

[0183] In some possible implementations, each third information field may contain N3 bits, where N3 ≥ 1. The value of the N3 bits in the third information field indicates whether the corresponding DRX and DTX mode pair is activated or deactivated. For example, when the third information field is set to a certain value, it indicates that a set of bound DRX and DTX modes in the corresponding DRX and DTX mode pair is deactivated.

[0184] In this implementation, the DRX mode and its corresponding DTX mode are activated or deactivated together, depending on the value of the third information field.

[0185] In some possible implementations, in at least one first information field, each first information field is used to indicate the activation or deactivation of a set of DRX modes for a corresponding carrier, or each first information field is used to indicate the activation or deactivation of a set of DRX modes for a corresponding carrier group.

[0186] In one example, N1 is 1 when network device 101 configures one DRX mode for a carrier; N1 is greater than 1 when multiple DRX modes are configured for a carrier.

[0187] In one example, when there are multiple first information fields, their number is related to the number of carriers. For example, if network device 101 configures at least one DRX mode for each of M1 carriers, then there are M1 first information fields, as shown in Table 1, meaning each first information field corresponds to one carrier.

[0188] In one example, when there are multiple first information fields, their number can also be related to the number of carrier groups. For example, network device 101 configures at least one DRX mode for each carrier group, as shown in Table 1, where each first information field corresponds to one carrier group.

[0189] Each carrier group contains at least one carrier. Each carrier group corresponds to at least one DRX mode. When activating a DRX mode corresponding to a carrier group, it is assumed that all carriers within that carrier group are activated with the same DRX mode.

[0190] Table 1

[0191] Second first information domain Carrier 2 Carrier Group 2 …… …… …… The M1st first information field Carrier M1 Carrier group M1

[0192] In some possible implementations, in at least one second information field, each second information field is used to indicate a set of DTX modes for activating or deactivating a corresponding carrier, or each second information field is used to indicate a set of DTX modes for activating or deactivating a corresponding carrier group.

[0193] In one example, N2 is 1 when network device 101 configures one DTX mode for a carrier; N2 is greater than 1 when multiple DTX modes are configured for a carrier.

[0194] In one example, when there are multiple second information fields, as shown in Table 2, the number of second information fields is related to the number of carriers or carrier groups. For example, network device 101 configures at least one DTX mode for each of M2 carriers, in which case there are M2 second information fields. Alternatively, network device 101 configures at least one DTX mode group for each of M2 carrier groups.

[0195] Each carrier group corresponds to at least one DTX mode. For each carrier group, the DTX mode activated for each carrier in the carrier group is the same.

[0196] Table 2

[0197] Second information domain Carrier 2 Carrier Group 2 …… …… …… The M2nd second information field Carrier M2 Carrier group M2

[0198] In some possible implementations, in at least one third information field, each third information field is used to indicate a set of DRX and DTX mode pairs for activating or deactivating a corresponding carrier, or each third information field is used to indicate a set of DRX and DTX mode pairs for activating or deactivating a corresponding carrier group.

[0199] In one example, N3 is 1 when network device 101 configures one set of DRX and DTX mode pairs for a carrier; N3 is greater than 1 when multiple sets of DRX and DTX mode pairs are configured for a carrier.

[0200] In one example, when there are multiple third information fields, as shown in Table 3, the number of third information fields is related to the number of carriers or carrier groups. For example, network device 101 configures at least one set of DRX and DTX mode pairs for each of M3 carriers, in which case there are M3 third information fields. Alternatively, network device 101 configures at least one set of DRX and DTX mode pair groups for each of M3 carrier groups.

[0201] Each carrier group corresponds to at least one set of DRX and DTX mode pairs. For each carrier group, the activated DRX and DTX mode pairs are the same.

[0202] Table 3

[0203] The second third information domain Carrier 2 Carrier Group 2 …… …… …… The M3rd third information domain Carrier M3 Carrier group M3

[0204] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the network device 101 dynamically indicates whether to activate the corresponding discontinuous transmission and reception mode through different information fields in the first indication information. Thus, in the scenario where the network device 101 configures multiple discontinuous transmission and reception modes on a carrier-by-carrier basis, the network device 101 can activate the required discontinuous transmission and reception mode according to the current service characteristics, which is more flexible and can effectively save configuration latency.

[0205] This disclosure provides a communication method, which is executed by a network device 101. The method includes steps S401 to S402, specifically:

[0206] In step S401, network device 101 sends configuration information to user equipment 102. The configuration information is used to determine the configuration parameters of at least one set of discontinuous transmission and reception modes corresponding to each carrier in at least one serving carrier.

[0207] In step S402, network device 101 sends first indication information to user equipment 102. The first indication information is used to activate a first discontinuous transmission and reception mode in at least one set of discontinuous transmission and reception modes.

[0208] The first instruction information includes at least one of the following:

[0209] Fourth information domain;

[0210] Fifth information domain;

[0211] Sixth information domain;

[0212] The fourth information field is used to indicate all DRX modes corresponding to all carriers of the user equipment to be deactivated, the fifth information field is used to indicate all DTX modes corresponding to all carriers of the user equipment to be deactivated, and the sixth information field is used to indicate all DRX and DTX mode pairs corresponding to all carriers of the user equipment to be deactivated.

[0213] The implementation methods of steps S401 and S402 can be found in the description of the foregoing embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0214] In some possible implementations, when network device 101 sends first indication information via DCI or MAC CE, DCI or MAC CE may include at least one of a fourth information field, a fifth information field, and a sixth information field.

[0215] In some possible implementations, the first instruction information may further include at least one of a first information field, a second information field, and a third information field. In this case, the implementation can be referred to the description of the above embodiments.

[0216] In some possible implementations, when the fourth information field is a set value, it is used to deactivate all DRX modes of all carriers of the UE.

[0217] In some possible implementations, when the fifth information field is a set value, it is used to deactivate all DTX modes of all carriers of the UE.

[0218] In some possible implementations, when the sixth information field is set to a value, it is used to deactivate all DRX and DTX mode pairs of all carriers of the UE.

[0219] In this embodiment of the disclosure, network device 101 can deactivate multiple discontinuous transmit / receive modes at once through the information field in the first instruction information, thereby saving signaling of network device 101.

[0220] This disclosure provides a communication method, which is executed by a network device 101. (Refer to...) Figure 5 , Figure 5 This is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an exemplary embodiment, such as... Figure 5 As shown, the method includes steps S501 to S503, specifically:

[0221] In step S501, network device 101 sends configuration information to user equipment 102. The configuration information is used to determine the configuration parameters of at least one set of discontinuous transmission and reception modes corresponding to each carrier in at least one serving carrier.

[0222] The implementation of step S501 can be found in the implementation of step S401 in the foregoing embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0223] In step S502, network device 101 sends a first signaling to user equipment 102. The first signaling is used to indicate whether at least one of the following exists in the first indication information: a first information field, a second information field, a third information field, a fourth information field, a fifth information field, and a sixth information field.

[0224] In step S503, network device 101 sends first indication information to user equipment 102. The first indication information is used to activate the first discontinuous transmission and reception mode in at least one set of discontinuous transmission and reception modes.

[0225] The implementation of step S503 can be found in the implementation of step S402 in the foregoing embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0226] In some possible implementations, the first signaling may be higher-layer signaling, such as Radio Resource Control (RRC) signaling.

[0227] In one example, the first signaling can be used to indicate whether a first information field exists in the first indication information, so that after receiving the first signaling and the first indication information, the user equipment 102 can determine whether the network device 101 has activated the corresponding DRX mode based on the value of the first information field.

[0228] In one example, the first signaling can be used to indicate whether a second information field exists in the first indication information, so that after receiving the first signaling and the first indication information, the user equipment 102 can determine whether the network device 101 has activated the corresponding DTX mode based on the value of the second information field.

[0229] In one example, the first signaling can be used to indicate whether a third information field exists in the first indication information, so that after receiving the first signaling and the first indication information, the user equipment 102 can determine whether the network device 101 has activated the corresponding DRX and DTX mode pair based on the value of the third information field.

[0230] In one example, the first signaling can be used to indicate whether a fourth information field exists in the first indication information, so that after receiving the first signaling and the first indication information, the user equipment 102 can determine whether the network device 101 should deactivate all DRX modes of all carriers of the UE based on the value of the fourth information field.

[0231] In one example, the first signaling can be used to indicate whether a fifth information field exists in the first indication information, so that after receiving the first signaling and the first indication information, the user equipment 102 can determine whether the network device 101 should deactivate all DTX modes of all carriers of the UE based on the value of the fifth information field.

[0232] In one example, the first signaling can be used to indicate whether a sixth information field exists in the first indication information, so that after receiving the first signaling and the first indication information, the user equipment 102 can determine whether the network device 101 should deactivate all DRX and DTX mode pairs of all carriers of the UE based on the value of the sixth information field.

[0233] Understandably, in the above example, different first signaling signals can be used to indicate the existence of different information fields. For example, when the first signaling indicates the existence of a second information field, it can be a different RRC signaling signal or the same RRC signaling signaling as the first signaling signaling the existence of the first information field. Furthermore, multiple first signaling signals can be used to indicate the existence of a first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth information field, respectively.

[0234] In this embodiment of the present disclosure, the network device 101 informs the user device 102 in advance of the information field in the first instruction information by sending a first signaling message, so that the user device 102 can specifically obtain the information of the corresponding information field, which is beneficial to improving the signaling processing efficiency.

[0235] This disclosure provides a communication method executed by a network device 101. The method includes steps S401 to S402, or steps S501 to S503.

[0236] Among them, network device 101 can send the first instruction information through DCI or MAC CE.

[0237] The first indication information is sent via downlink control information (DCI), where DCI is one of the following:

[0238] Unicast DCI;

[0239] Multicast DCI;

[0240] DCI broadcasting.

[0241] In some possible implementations, the Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) of multicast DCI is scrambled using a first Radio Network Temporary Identity (RNTI), the CRC of broadcast DCI is scrambled using a second RNTI, and the unicast DCI is scrambled using a UE-specific RNTI.

[0242] The first RNTI is a set of UE-common RNTIs configured by network device 101. The second RNTI is a set of UE-common RNTIs within the cell, which can be configured by network device 101 via broadcast signaling or defined by a protocol.

[0243] The first indication information is sent via MAC CE, which is a UE-specific signaling.

[0244] In some possible implementations, network device 101 can be configured with the same MACCE transmission method for different user devices 102.

[0245] In this embodiment of the disclosure, network device 101 can send first indication information to user equipment 102 through different transmission methods to dynamically activate or deactivate the corresponding discontinuous transmission and reception mode.

[0246] This disclosure provides a communication method, which is executed by a network device 101. The method includes steps S401 to S402', specifically:

[0247] In step S401, network device 101 sends configuration information to user equipment 102. The configuration information is used to determine the configuration parameters of at least one set of discontinuous transmission and reception modes corresponding to each carrier in at least one serving carrier.

[0248] In step S402', network device 101 sends first indication information to user equipment 102 on the primary cell, or sends first indication information applicable to the secondary cell to user equipment 102.

[0249] In some possible implementations, network device 101 may send the first instruction information via DCI or MAC CE.

[0250] In some possible implementations, when the first indication information of network device 101 is sent in the primary cell (Pcell), user equipment 102 can listen to the first indication information only on the primary cell, instead of listening to the first indication information on all serving cells or serving carriers, which can effectively reduce the listening power consumption of user equipment 102.

[0251] In some possible implementations, when the first indication information is applied only to the secondary cell (scell), the discontinuous transmission and reception mode is applied only to the secondary cell; that is, the secondary cell will enter the discontinuous transmission and reception mode and skip data transmission and reception for a certain period of time. The primary cell can be in a service-available state at any time, thus communication interruption can be avoided between the user equipment 102 and the primary cell.

[0252] This disclosure provides a communication method, which is executed by user equipment 102. (Refer to...) Figure 6 , Figure 6 This is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an exemplary embodiment, such as... Figure 6 As shown, the method includes steps S601 to S602, specifically:

[0253] In step S601, user equipment 102 receives configuration information sent by network device 101. The configuration information is used to determine the configuration parameters of at least one set of discontinuous transmit / receive modes corresponding to each carrier in at least one serving carrier.

[0254] In some possible implementations, network device 101 may configure one or more discontinuous transmit / receive modes for a carrier, with at least one configuration parameter differing between the different discontinuous transmit / receive modes. Alternatively, network device 101 may configure one or more discontinuous transmit / receive modes for each of the multiple carriers.

[0255] In some possible implementations, at least one set of discontinuous transmission and reception modes can be adapted to the corresponding business characteristics.

[0256] In some possible implementations, the discontinuous transmit / receive mode includes one of the following:

[0257] DRX mode;

[0258] DTX mode;

[0259] DRX and DTX mode pairs, where the DRX and DTX mode pairs include the DRX mode and the DTX mode corresponding to the DRX mode.

[0260] In one example, network device 101 configures multiple DRX modes, or multiple DTX modes, or multiple pairs of DRX and DTX modes for a carrier.

[0261] In one example, each set of discontinuous transmit / receive modes can be configured with corresponding configuration parameters.

[0262] In some possible implementations, the configuration parameters include at least one of the following:

[0263] Time domain period;

[0264] Starting offset;

[0265] Duration of the first session;

[0266] The duration of the second session;

[0267] The first time period is the period during which network devices skip data transmission and reception in discontinuous transmission and reception mode, and the second time period is the period during which network devices perform data transmission and reception in discontinuous transmission and reception mode.

[0268] The description of this implementation method can also refer to the implementation methods of the foregoing embodiments, which are not all repeated here.

[0269] In step S602, user equipment 102 receives first indication information sent by network device 101. The first indication information is used to activate a first discontinuous transmission and reception mode in at least one set of discontinuous transmission and reception modes.

[0270] In some possible implementations, the first discontinuous send / receive mode is the discontinuous send / receive mode activated this time, which may be a discontinuous send / receive mode that matches the characteristics of the current service.

[0271] In some possible implementations, network device 101 may send the first indication information via DCI or MAC CE.

[0272] In some possible implementations, if service characteristics change, network device 101 can activate a discontinuous transmit / receive mode that matches the new service characteristics without having to reconfigure the discontinuous transmit / receive mode through higher-layer signaling, thereby saving configuration latency.

[0273] In this embodiment, user equipment 102 receives configuration information sent by network device 101 to receive configuration parameters for at least one set of discontinuous transmit / receive modes configured by network device 101. User equipment 102 learns the first discontinuous transmit / receive mode activated by receiving first indication information. Thus, network device 101 activates the required discontinuous transmit / receive mode through flexible signaling indication, saving configuration time and facilitating user equipment 102's adaptation to the network device's discontinuous transmit / receive modes for related operations.

[0274] This disclosure provides a communication method, which is executed by user equipment 102. The method includes steps S601 to S602, specifically:

[0275] In step S601, user equipment 102 receives configuration information sent by network device 101. The configuration information is used to determine the configuration parameters of at least one set of discontinuous transmit / receive modes corresponding to each carrier in at least one serving carrier.

[0276] In step S602, user equipment 102 receives first indication information sent by network device 101. The first indication information is used to activate a first discontinuous transmission and reception mode in at least one set of discontinuous transmission and reception modes.

[0277] The implementation methods of steps S601 and S602 can be found in the description of the foregoing embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0278] The first instruction information includes at least one of the following:

[0279] At least one first information field;

[0280] At least one second information field;

[0281] At least one third information field;

[0282] The first information field is used to indicate whether to activate or deactivate the corresponding DRX mode, the second information field is used to indicate whether to activate or deactivate the corresponding DTX mode, and the third information field is used to indicate whether to activate or deactivate the corresponding DRX and DTX mode pair.

[0283] In some possible implementations, the first information field may contain N1 bits, the second information field may contain N2 bits, and the third information field may contain N3 bits.

[0284] In some possible implementations, in at least one first information field, each first information field is used to indicate a set of DRX modes for activating or deactivating a corresponding carrier, or each first information field is used to indicate a set of DRX modes for activating or deactivating a corresponding carrier group.

[0285] The implementation method can be referred to in the description of the foregoing embodiments, such as the implementation method corresponding to Table 1, and will not be repeated here.

[0286] In some possible implementations, in at least one second information field, each second information field is used to indicate a set of DTX modes for activating or deactivating a corresponding carrier, or each second information field is used to indicate a set of DTX modes for activating or deactivating a corresponding carrier group.

[0287] The implementation method can be found in the description of the foregoing embodiments, such as the implementation method corresponding to Table 2, and will not be repeated here.

[0288] In some possible implementations, in at least one third information field, each third information field is used to indicate a set of DRX and DTX mode pairs for activating or deactivating a corresponding carrier, or each third information field is used to indicate a set of DRX and DTX mode pairs for activating or deactivating a corresponding carrier group.

[0289] The implementation method can be referred to in the description of the foregoing embodiments, such as the implementation method corresponding to Table 3, and will not be repeated here.

[0290] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the user equipment 102 can know the discontinuous transmission and reception mode activated by the network device 101 based on the values ​​of different information fields in the first indication information, which provides greater flexibility.

[0291] This disclosure provides a communication method, which is executed by user equipment 102. The method includes steps S601 to S602, specifically:

[0292] In step S601, user equipment 102 receives configuration information sent by network device 101. The configuration information is used to determine the configuration parameters of at least one set of discontinuous transmit / receive modes corresponding to each carrier in at least one serving carrier.

[0293] In step S602, user equipment 102 receives first indication information sent by network device 101. The first indication information is used to activate a first discontinuous transmission and reception mode in at least one set of discontinuous transmission and reception modes.

[0294] The implementation methods of steps S601 and S602 can be found in the description of the foregoing embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0295] The first instruction information includes at least one of the following:

[0296] Fourth information domain;

[0297] Fifth information domain;

[0298] Sixth information domain;

[0299] The fourth information field is used to indicate all DRX modes corresponding to all carriers of the user equipment to be deactivated, the fifth information field is used to indicate all DTX modes corresponding to all carriers of the user equipment to be deactivated, and the sixth information field is used to indicate all DRX and DTX mode pairs corresponding to all carriers of the user equipment to be deactivated.

[0300] In some possible implementations, when network device 101 sends first indication information via DCI or MAC CE, DCI or MAC CE may include at least one of a fourth information field, a fifth information field, and a sixth information field.

[0301] In some possible implementations, the first instruction information may further include at least one of a first information field, a second information field, and a third information field. In this case, the implementation can be referred to the description of the above embodiments.

[0302] In some possible implementations, when the fourth information field is a set value, it is used to deactivate all DRX modes on all carriers of the UE. When the fifth information field is a set value, it is used to deactivate all DTX modes on all carriers of the UE. When the sixth information field is a set value, it is used to deactivate all DRX and DTX mode pairs on all carriers of the UE.

[0303] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the user equipment 102 can know whether the network device 101 has deactivated multiple discontinuous transmit and receive modes at one time by using the value of the information field in the first indication information, thereby saving the signaling of the network device 101.

[0304] This disclosure provides a communication method, which is executed by a user equipment 102. The method includes steps S601, S600, and S602, specifically:

[0305] In step S601, user equipment 102 receives configuration information sent by network device 101. The configuration information is used to determine the configuration parameters of at least one set of discontinuous transmit / receive modes corresponding to each carrier in at least one serving carrier.

[0306] Step S600: Receive a first signaling message sent by the network device. The first signaling message is used to indicate whether at least one of the following exists in the first indication information: a first information field, a second information field, a third information field, a fourth information field, a fifth information field, and a sixth information field.

[0307] In step S602, user equipment 102 receives first indication information sent by network device 101. The first indication information is used to activate a first discontinuous transmission and reception mode in at least one set of discontinuous transmission and reception modes.

[0308] In some possible implementations, the first signaling may be higher-level signaling, such as RRC signaling.

[0309] It is understood that the implementation methods of the embodiments disclosed herein can be referred to the description of the foregoing embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0310] In this embodiment of the present disclosure, the user equipment 102 learns about the information field in the first indication information according to the first signaling sent by the network device 101, so that the user equipment 102 can specifically learn about the information of the corresponding information field, which is beneficial to improving the signaling processing efficiency.

[0311] This disclosure provides a communication method executed by a user equipment 102. The method includes steps S601 to S602, or the method includes steps S601, S600, and S602.

[0312] Among them, network device 101 can send the first instruction information through DCI or MAC CE.

[0313] The first indication information is sent via downlink control information (DCI), where DCI is one of the following:

[0314] Unicast DCI;

[0315] Multicast DCI;

[0316] DCI broadcasting.

[0317] In some possible implementations, the CRC of multicast DCI uses first RNTI scrambling, the CRC of broadcast DCI uses second RNTI scrambling, and unicast DCI uses UE-specific RNTI scrambling.

[0318] The first RNTI is a set of UE-common RNTIs configured by network device 101. The second RNTI is a set of UE-common RNTIs within the cell, which can be configured by network device 101 via broadcast signaling or defined by a protocol.

[0319] The first indication information is sent via MAC CE, which is a UE-specific signaling.

[0320] In some possible implementations, network device 101 can be configured with the same MACCE transmission method for different user devices 102.

[0321] In this embodiment of the disclosure, network device 101 can send first indication information to user equipment 102 through different transmission methods to dynamically activate or deactivate the corresponding discontinuous transmission and reception mode.

[0322] This disclosure provides a communication method, which is executed by user equipment 102. The method includes steps S601 to S602', specifically:

[0323] In step S601, user equipment 102 receives configuration information sent by network device 101. The configuration information is used to determine the configuration parameters of at least one set of discontinuous transmit / receive modes corresponding to each carrier in at least one serving carrier.

[0324] In step S602', user equipment 102 receives first indication information sent by network device 101 on the primary cell, or receives first indication information applicable to the secondary cell sent by the network device.

[0325] In some possible implementations, network device 101 may send the first instruction information via DCI or MAC CE.

[0326] In some possible implementations, if the first indication information is sent on the primary cell, the method may further include: the user equipment 102 listening for the first indication information on the carrier corresponding to the primary cell.

[0327] In this step, when the first indication information is sent in the primary cell (Pcell), the user equipment 102 can listen to the first indication information only on the primary cell, without needing to listen to the first indication information on all serving cells or serving carriers, which can effectively reduce the listening power consumption of the user equipment 102.

[0328] In some possible implementations, if the first indication information applies to the secondary cell, the method may further include: user equipment 102 communicating with the secondary cell according to the first indication information.

[0329] In this step, when the first indication information is only applied to the secondary cell (scell), the discontinuous transmission and reception mode is only applied to the secondary cell. That is, the secondary cell will enter the discontinuous transmission and reception mode and skip data transmission and reception for a certain period of time. User equipment 102 needs to perform adaptive operations when the secondary cell skips data transmission and reception. For example, when the secondary cell is in DRX mode, the secondary cell skips uplink data reception in the first period of time, and user equipment 102 can skip uplink data transmission in the first period of time.

[0330] During this step, the main cell can be in a service-available state at any time, so communication interruption can be avoided between user equipment 102 and the main cell.

[0331] This disclosure provides a communication method, which is executed by user equipment 102. The method includes steps S601 to S602, specifically:

[0332] In step S601, user equipment 102 receives configuration information sent by network device 101. The configuration information is used to determine the configuration parameters of at least one set of discontinuous transmit / receive modes corresponding to each carrier in at least one serving carrier.

[0333] In step S602, user equipment 102 receives first indication information sent by network device 101. The first indication information is used to activate a first discontinuous transmission and reception mode in at least one set of discontinuous transmission and reception modes.

[0334] The first discontinuous transmission and reception mode is activated when the user equipment 102 receives the first instruction information.

[0335] In some possible implementations, the first discontinuous transmit / receive mode may be DRX mode, DTX mode, or a combination of DRX and DTX modes.

[0336] In some possible implementations, the moment of receiving the first instruction information refers to the moment when the first instruction information is detected and the processing of the first instruction information, such as demodulation, is completed.

[0337] In some possible implementations, when the first discontinuous transmission and reception mode is activated, the network device 101 may apply the first discontinuous transmission and reception mode, such as skipping data transmission and reception in the first time period and performing normal data transmission and reception in the second time period during the time domain period of the first discontinuous transmission and reception mode.

[0338] In some possible implementations, user equipment 102 can also perform adaptive energy-saving operations when network device 101 is in a first discontinuous transmit / receive mode. For example, when network device 101 does not transmit downlink information during the first time period, user equipment 102 may not listen for downlink information during the first time period, thereby saving energy.

[0339] This disclosure provides a communication method, which is executed by user equipment 102. The method includes steps S601 to S603, specifically:

[0340] In step S601, user equipment 102 receives configuration information sent by network device 101. The configuration information is used to determine the configuration parameters of at least one set of discontinuous transmit / receive modes corresponding to each carrier in at least one serving carrier.

[0341] In step S602, user equipment 102 receives first indication information sent by network device 101. The first indication information is used to activate a first discontinuous transmission and reception mode in at least one set of discontinuous transmission and reception modes.

[0342] The first discontinuous transmission and reception mode is activated when the user equipment 102 receives the first instruction information.

[0343] Step S603: When the second indication information corresponding to the second discontinuous transmission and reception mode is received at the first time domain position, the second discontinuous transmission and reception mode is activated after the second time domain position; wherein, the first time domain position is located within the time domain period of the first discontinuous transmission and reception mode.

[0344] In some possible implementations, the first time-domain location may be within the time-domain period corresponding to the first discontinuous transmission and reception mode, such as within the first time period of the first discontinuous transmission and reception mode or within the second time period.

[0345] In some possible implementations, the second instruction information and the first instruction information may have the same information format or transmission method. For example, the second instruction information may include a first information field, a second information field, or a third information field.

[0346] In some possible implementations, the second discontinuous transmission and reception mode may also refer to the description of the first discontinuous transmission and reception mode. The configuration parameters of the second discontinuous transmission and reception mode differ from those of the first discontinuous transmission and reception mode; for example, their time-domain periods differ to suit different service characteristics.

[0347] In some possible implementations, the second time-domain location is one of the following:

[0348] The next time slot at the first time domain location;

[0349] The time slot following several time slots from the first time domain location;

[0350] The time after the first time domain position, and the time when the timer corresponding to the first discontinuous transmit / receive mode finishes running;

[0351] The first time domain position is after the first time domain position and at the end of the first cycle of the first discontinuous transmission and reception mode. The first cycle is the time domain cycle of the first discontinuous transmission and reception mode in which the first time domain position is located.

[0352] In one example, when network device 101 sends second indication information via DCI, if user equipment 102 receives the second indication information at a first time domain position of slot 1, then the second time domain position, i.e., the second discontinuous transmission and reception mode, can be activated in the next time slot of slot 1, such as slot 2.

[0353] In one example, when network device 101 sends the second indication information via MAC CE, if user equipment 102 receives the second indication information at slot 1 in the first time domain, then the second time domain position, i.e., the second discontinuous transmission and reception mode, can be after K time slots following slot 1, such as (slot 1+K). These K time slots can be the demodulation duration used by user equipment 102 to demodulate the MAC CE.

[0354] In one example, the timer corresponding to the first discontinuous transmit / receive mode is, for example, the timer for the second period (on duration). For example, the second discontinuous transmit / receive mode is activated when the DRX-on duration timer in DRX mode ends or the DTX-on duration timer in DTX mode ends.

[0355] In one example, the first period is the current time period in which the second indication information is received in the first discontinuous transmission and reception mode. At the end of the current time period, the network device 101 will apply the second discontinuous transmission and reception mode.

[0356] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the user equipment 102 receives the second indication information during the activation of the first discontinuous transmission and reception mode. The effective position of the second indication information can be determined according to the time domain position of the received second indication information, thereby determining the time domain position of the network device 101 activating the second discontinuous transmission and reception mode, so as to perform the corresponding energy-saving operation.

[0357] 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 can be used to execute the steps performed by the network device 101 provided in the above method 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.

[0358] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 7 The apparatus 700 shown can serve as the network device 101 involved in the above method embodiments, and perform the steps executed by the network device 101 in the above method embodiments. For example... Figure 7 As shown, the device 700 may include a transceiver module 701, wherein the transceiver module 701 can be used to support the communication device to communicate, and the transceiver module 701 may have wireless communication function, such as being able to communicate wirelessly with other communication devices through a wireless air interface.

[0359] When performing the steps implemented by network device 101, transceiver module 701 is configured to send configuration information to user equipment, the configuration information being used to determine configuration parameters for at least one set of discontinuous transceiver modes corresponding to each of at least one serving carrier.

[0360] The transceiver module 701 is also configured to send a first indication message to the user equipment, the first indication message being used to activate a first discontinuous transceiver mode in the at least one set of discontinuous transceiver modes.

[0361] When the communication device is a network device 101, its structure can also be as follows: Figure 8 As shown. The structure of a communication device is illustrated using a base station as an example. (As shown...) Figure 8 As shown, the device 800 includes a memory 801, a processor 802, a transceiver component 803, and a power supply component 806. The memory 801 is coupled to the processor 802 and can be used to store the programs and data necessary for the communication device 800 to implement its various functions. The processor 802 is configured to support the communication device 800 in performing the corresponding functions in the above-described methods, which can be implemented by calling the programs stored in the memory 801. The transceiver component 803 can be a wireless transceiver, used to support the communication device 800 in receiving signaling and / or data, and transmitting signaling and / or data via a wireless air interface. The transceiver component 803 can also be referred to as a transceiver unit or communication unit. The transceiver component 803 may include a radio frequency component 804 and one or more antennas 805. The radio frequency component 804 can be a remote radio unit (RRU), specifically used for the transmission of radio frequency signals and the conversion between radio frequency signals and baseband signals. The one or more antennas 805 are specifically used for the radiation and reception of radio frequency signals.

[0362] When the communication device 800 needs to send data, the processor 802 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 800, 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 802. The processor 802 converts the baseband signal back into data and processes the data.

[0363] 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 can be used to execute the steps performed by the user equipment 102 provided in the above method 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.

[0364] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 9 The device 900 shown can serve as the user equipment 102 involved in the above method embodiments, and perform the steps executed by the user equipment 102 in the above method embodiments. For example... Figure 9 As shown, the device 900 may include a transceiver module 901, wherein the transceiver module 901 can be used to support the communication device to perform communication.

[0365] When performing the steps implemented by user equipment 102, transceiver module 901 is configured to receive configuration information sent by network device, the configuration information being used to determine configuration parameters for at least one set of discontinuous transceiver modes corresponding to each of at least one serving carrier.

[0366] The transceiver module 901 is also configured to receive first indication information sent by the network device, the first indication information being used to activate a first discontinuous transceiver mode in the at least one set of discontinuous transceiver modes.

[0367] When the device is user equipment 102, its structure can also be as follows: Figure 10 As shown. Device 1000 can be a mobile phone, computer, digital broadcasting terminal, messaging device, game console, tablet device, medical device, fitness equipment, personal digital assistant, etc.

[0368] Reference Figure 10 The device 1000 may include one or more of the following components: a processing component 1002, a memory 1004, a power supply component 1006, a multimedia component 1008, an audio component 1100, an input / output (I / O) interface 1012, a sensor component 1014, and a communication component 1016.

[0369] Processing component 1002 typically controls the overall operation of device 1000, such as operations associated with display, telephone calls, data communication, camera operation, and recording operations. Processing component 1002 may include one or more processors 1020 to execute instructions to perform all or part of the steps of the methods described above. Furthermore, processing component 1002 may include one or more modules to facilitate interaction between processing component 1002 and other components. For example, processing component 1002 may include a multimedia module to facilitate interaction between multimedia component 1008 and processing component 1002.

[0370] Memory 1004 is configured to store various types of data to support the operation of device 1000. Examples of such data include instructions for any application or method operating on device 1000, contact data, phonebook data, messages, pictures, videos, etc. Memory 1004 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.

[0371] Power supply component 1006 provides power to various components of device 1000. Power supply component 1006 may include a power management system, one or more power supplies, and other components associated with generating, managing, and distributing power to device 1000.

[0372] The multimedia component 1008 includes a screen that provides an output interface between the device 1000 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, the multimedia component 1008 includes a front-facing camera and / or a rear-facing camera. When the device 1000 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.

[0373] Audio component 1100 is configured to output and / or input audio signals. For example, audio component 1100 includes a microphone (MIC) configured to receive external audio signals when device 1000 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 1004 or transmitted via communication component 1016. In some embodiments, audio component 1100 also includes a speaker for outputting audio signals.

[0374] I / O interface 1012 provides an interface between processing component 1002 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.

[0375] Sensor assembly 1014 includes one or more sensors for providing state assessments of various aspects of device 1000. For example, sensor assembly 1014 may detect the on / off state of device 1000, the relative positioning of components such as the display and keypad of device 1000, changes in the position of device 1000 or a component of device 1000, the presence or absence of user contact with device 1000, the orientation or acceleration / deceleration of device 1000, and temperature changes of device 1000. Sensor assembly 1014 may include a proximity sensor configured to detect the presence of nearby objects without any physical contact. Sensor assembly 1014 may also include an optical sensor, such as a CMOS or CCD image sensor, for use in imaging applications. In some embodiments, sensor assembly 1014 may also include an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a magnetometer, a pressure sensor, or a temperature sensor.

[0376] Communication component 1016 is configured to facilitate wired or wireless communication between device 1000 and other devices. Device 1000 can access wireless networks based on communication standards, such as WiFi, 2G, or 3G, or combinations thereof. In one exemplary embodiment, communication component 1016 receives broadcast signals or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management system via a broadcast channel. In one exemplary embodiment, communication component 1016 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.

[0377] In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus 1000 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.

[0378] In an exemplary embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium including instructions is also provided, such as a memory 1004 including instructions, which can be executed by a processor 1020 of the device 1000 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.

[0379] 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 disclosure is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the embodiments of this disclosure that follow the general principles of the embodiments of this disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of the embodiments of this disclosure are indicated by the following claims.

[0380] 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.

[0381] Industrial applicability

[0382] In the method disclosed herein, the network device configures one or more discontinuous transmit / receive modes for the user equipment by sending configuration information, and indicates the first discontinuous transmit / receive mode to be activated by sending first indication information to the user equipment. Thus, the network device activates the required discontinuous transmit / receive mode through flexible signaling indication, which saves configuration time and facilitates the user equipment's adaptation to the network device's discontinuous transmit / receive modes for related operations.

Claims

1. A communication method, executed by a network device, the method comprising: Send configuration information to the user equipment, the configuration information being used to determine at least one set of configuration parameters for discontinuous transmit / receive modes corresponding to each carrier in at least one serving carrier; Send a first indication message to the user equipment, the first indication message being used to activate or deactivate a first discontinuous transmission and reception mode in the at least one set of discontinuous transmission and reception modes; The method further includes: sending a first signaling message to the user equipment, the first signaling message being used to indicate whether at least one of the following exists in the first indication information: a first information field, a second information field, a third information field, a fourth information field, a fifth information field, and a sixth information field; Wherein, the first information field is used to indicate the activation of the corresponding DRX mode, the second information field is used to indicate the activation of the corresponding DTX mode, the third information field is used to indicate the activation of the corresponding DRX and DTX mode pair, the fourth information field is used to indicate the deactivation of all DRX modes corresponding to all carriers of the user equipment, the fifth information field is used to indicate the deactivation of all DTX modes corresponding to all carriers of the user equipment, and the sixth information field is used to indicate the deactivation of all DRX and DTX mode pairs corresponding to all carriers of the user equipment. The first discontinuous transceiver mode is activated when the user equipment receives the first indication information, and the second discontinuous transceiver mode is activated after the second time domain position when the user equipment receives the second indication information corresponding to the second discontinuous transceiver mode at the first time domain position; wherein, the first time domain position is located within the time domain period of the first discontinuous transceiver mode. The second time-domain position is one of the following: the next time slot after the first time-domain position; a time slot after several time slots of the first time-domain position; the time when the timer corresponding to the first discontinuous transmit / receive mode ends after the first time-domain position; the time when the first period of the first discontinuous transmit / receive mode ends after the first time-domain position, wherein the first period is the time-domain period of the first discontinuous transmit / receive mode in which the first time-domain position is located.

2. The method as described in claim 1, wherein, The discontinuous transmission and reception mode includes one of the following: Discontinuous reception DRX mode; DTX mode without connection; DRX and DTX mode pairs, wherein the DRX and DTX mode pairs include a DRX mode and the corresponding DTX mode.

3. The method as described in claim 1, wherein, The first information field is used to indicate a set of DRX modes that are activated for the corresponding carrier or carrier group.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein, The second information field is used to indicate a set of DTX modes that activate the corresponding carrier or carrier group.

5. The method of claim 1, wherein, The third information field is used to indicate a set of DRX and DTX mode pairs that are activated for the corresponding carrier or carrier group.

6. The method of claim 1, wherein, The first indication information is sent via downlink control information (DCI), wherein the DCI is one of the following: Unicast DCI; Multicast DCI; DCI broadcasting.

7. The method of claim 6, wherein, The first indication information is sent through the Media Access Control Unit (MACCE), where MACCE is a UE-specific signaling.

8. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein, Sending the first indication information to the user equipment includes: The first indication information is sent to the user equipment on the primary cell, or the first indication information applicable to the secondary cell is sent to the user equipment.

9. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein, The configuration parameters include at least one of the following: Time domain period; Starting offset; Duration of the first session; Duration of the second session; Wherein, the first time period is the period during which the network device skips data transmission and reception in the discontinuous transmission and reception mode, and the second time period is the period during which the network device performs data transmission and reception in the discontinuous transmission and reception mode.

10. A communication method, executed by a user equipment, the method comprising: The system receives configuration information sent by a network device, the configuration information being used to determine at least one set of configuration parameters for discontinuous transmit / receive modes corresponding to each carrier in at least one serving carrier; Receive first indication information sent by the network device, the first indication information being used to activate or deactivate a first discontinuous transmission and reception mode in the at least one set of discontinuous transmission and reception modes; The network device receives a first signaling message, which is used to indicate whether at least one of the following exists in the first indication information: a first information field, a second information field, a third information field, a fourth information field, a fifth information field, and a sixth information field. Wherein, the first information field is used to indicate the activation of the corresponding DRX mode, the second information field is used to indicate the activation of the corresponding DTX mode, the third information field is used to indicate the activation of the corresponding DRX and DTX mode pair, the fourth information field is used to indicate the deactivation of all DRX modes corresponding to all carriers of the user equipment, the fifth information field is used to indicate the deactivation of all DTX modes corresponding to all carriers of the user equipment, and the sixth information field is used to indicate the deactivation of all DRX and DTX mode pairs corresponding to all carriers of the user equipment. The first discontinuous transceiver mode is activated when the user equipment receives the first indication information, and the second discontinuous transceiver mode is activated after the second time domain position when the user equipment receives the second indication information corresponding to the second discontinuous transceiver mode at the first time domain position; wherein, the first time domain position is located within the time domain period of the first discontinuous transceiver mode. The second time-domain position is one of the following: the next time slot after the first time-domain position; a time slot after several time slots of the first time-domain position; the time when the timer corresponding to the first discontinuous transmit / receive mode ends after the first time-domain position; the time when the first period of the first discontinuous transmit / receive mode ends after the first time-domain position, wherein the first period is the time-domain period of the first discontinuous transmit / receive mode in which the first time-domain position is located.

11. The method of claim 10, wherein, The first information field is used to indicate a set of DRX modes that are activated for the corresponding carrier or carrier group.

12. The method of claim 10, wherein, The second information field is used to indicate a set of DTX modes that activate the corresponding carrier or carrier group.

13. The method of claim 10, wherein, The third information field is used to indicate a set of DRX and DTX mode pairs that are activated for the corresponding carrier or carrier group.

14. The method of claim 10, wherein, The first indication information is sent via downlink control information (DCI), wherein the DCI is one of the following: Unicast DCI; Multicast DCI; DCI broadcasting.

15. The method as claimed in any one of claims 10 to 14, wherein, The receipt of the first indication information sent by the network device includes: The system receives the first indication information sent by the network device on the primary cell, or receives the first indication information sent by the network device applicable to the secondary cell.

16. The method of claim 15, wherein, The method also includes the following: If the first indication information is sent on the main cell, listen for the first indication information on the carrier corresponding to the main cell; If the first indication information applies to the secondary cell, then communicate with the secondary cell according to the first indication information.

17. The method as claimed in any one of claims 10 to 14, wherein, The configuration parameters include at least one of the following: Time domain period; Starting offset; Duration of the first session; Duration of the second session; Wherein, the first time period is the period during which the network device skips data transmission and reception in the discontinuous transmission and reception mode, and the second time period is the period during which the network device performs data transmission and reception in the discontinuous transmission and reception mode.

18. A communication device configured in a network device, the device comprising: The transceiver module is used to send configuration information to the user equipment, wherein the configuration information is used to determine the configuration parameters of at least one set of discontinuous transceiver modes corresponding to each carrier in at least one serving carrier; The transceiver module is further configured to send a first indication information to the user equipment, the first indication information being used to activate or activate a first discontinuous transceiver mode in the at least one set of discontinuous transceiver modes; The transceiver module is further configured to send a first signaling to the user equipment, the first signaling being configured to indicate whether at least one of the following exists in the first indication information: a first information field, a second information field, a third information field, a fourth information field, a fifth information field, and a sixth information field; Wherein, the first information field is used to indicate the activation of the corresponding DRX mode, the second information field is used to indicate the activation of the corresponding DTX mode, the third information field is used to indicate the activation of the corresponding DRX and DTX mode pair, the fourth information field is used to indicate the deactivation of all DRX modes corresponding to all carriers of the user equipment, the fifth information field is used to indicate the deactivation of all DTX modes corresponding to all carriers of the user equipment, and the sixth information field is used to indicate the deactivation of all DRX and DTX mode pairs corresponding to all carriers of the user equipment. The first discontinuous transceiver mode is activated when the user equipment receives the first indication information, and the second discontinuous transceiver mode is activated after the second time domain position when the user equipment receives the second indication information corresponding to the second discontinuous transceiver mode at the first time domain position; wherein, the first time domain position is located within the time domain period of the first discontinuous transceiver mode. The second time-domain position is one of the following: the next time slot after the first time-domain position; a time slot after several time slots of the first time-domain position; the time when the timer corresponding to the first discontinuous transmit / receive mode ends after the first time-domain position; the time when the first period of the first discontinuous transmit / receive mode ends after the first time-domain position, wherein the first period is the time-domain period of the first discontinuous transmit / receive mode in which the first time-domain position is located.

19. A communication device configured in a user equipment, the device comprising: The transceiver module is used to receive configuration information sent by the network device. The configuration information is used to determine the configuration parameters of at least one set of discontinuous transceiver modes corresponding to each carrier in at least one serving carrier. The transceiver module is further configured to receive first indication information sent by the network device, the first indication information being used to activate or deactivate a first discontinuous transceiver mode in the at least one set of discontinuous transceiver modes; The transceiver module is further configured to receive a first signaling sent by the network device, the first signaling being configured to indicate whether at least one of the following exists in the first indication information: a first information field, a second information field, a third information field, a fourth information field, a fifth information field, and a sixth information field; Wherein, the first information field is used to indicate the activation of the corresponding DRX mode, the second information field is used to indicate the activation of the corresponding DTX mode, the third information field is used to indicate the activation of the corresponding DRX and DTX mode pair, the fourth information field is used to indicate the deactivation of all DRX modes corresponding to all carriers of the user equipment, the fifth information field is used to indicate the deactivation of all DTX modes corresponding to all carriers of the user equipment, and the sixth information field is used to indicate the deactivation of all DRX and DTX mode pairs corresponding to all carriers of the user equipment. The first discontinuous transceiver mode is activated when the user equipment receives the first indication information, and the second discontinuous transceiver mode is activated after the second time domain position when the user equipment receives the second indication information corresponding to the second discontinuous transceiver mode at the first time domain position; wherein, the first time domain position is located within the time domain period of the first discontinuous transceiver mode. The second time-domain position is one of the following: the next time slot after the first time-domain position; a time slot after several time slots of the first time-domain position; the time when the timer corresponding to the first discontinuous transmit / receive mode ends after the first time-domain position; the time when the first period of the first discontinuous transmit / receive mode ends after the first time-domain position, wherein the first period is the time-domain period of the first discontinuous transmit / receive mode in which the first time-domain position is located.

20. A network 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.

21. A user equipment, 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 10-17.

22. 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.

23. 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 10-17.

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