Information indication method and apparatus, communication device, and storage medium

Abstract

The embodiment of the disclosure provides an information indication method, a network energy saving method, a device, a system, a communication device and a storage medium. The method comprises: sending first information to an access network device; wherein the first information is used for the access network device to determine the running mode of a first mode related to network energy saving. In this way, after the access network device receives the first information used for the access network device to determine the running mode of the first mode, the access network device can determine the running mode of the first mode based on the first information. Compared with the case where the running mode of the first mode is determined at random, the running mode of the first mode can be adapted to the first information sent by the first terminal, can adapt to the demand of the terminal, makes the running of the first mode more flexible, and meets the energy saving demand of different services.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to, but is not limited to, the field of wireless communication technology, and particularly to an information indication method, a network energy-saving method, an apparatus, a system, a communication device, and a storage medium. Background Technology

[0002] With the emergence of 5G (5th Generation Mobile Communication Technology) and diverse new services in the cloud era, different industries, services, and users have placed various Quality of Service (QoS) requirements on networks. 5G networks, with their capabilities of massive access, deterministic latency, and extremely high reliability, necessitate the construction of flexible and dynamic networks to meet the diverse business needs of users and vertical industries. Different types of services have different energy-saving requirements. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This disclosure presents an information indication method, a network energy-saving method, an apparatus, a communication device, and a storage medium.

[0004] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, an information indication method is provided, wherein the method is executed by a first terminal, the method comprising:

[0005] Send the first message to the access network device;

[0006] The first information is used by the access network device to determine the first mode of operation related to network energy saving.

[0007] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, a network energy-saving method is provided, wherein the method is executed by an access network device and includes:

[0008] Determine the primary mode of operation related to network energy saving.

[0009] According to a third aspect of the present disclosure, an information indicating device is provided, wherein the device includes:

[0010] The sending module is configured to send first information to the access network device;

[0011] The first information is used by the access network device to determine the first mode of operation related to network energy saving.

[0012] According to a fourth aspect of the present disclosure, a network energy saving determination apparatus is provided, wherein the apparatus includes:

[0013] The determination module is configured to determine the first mode of operation related to network energy saving.

[0014] According to a fifth aspect of the present disclosure, a communication device is provided, the communication device comprising:

[0015] processor;

[0016] Memory used to store the processor's executable instructions;

[0017] The processor is configured to implement the method described in any embodiment of this disclosure when running the executable instructions.

[0018] According to a sixth aspect of the present disclosure, a computer storage medium is provided, the computer storage medium storing a computer executable program, which, when executed by a processor, implements the methods described in any embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] In this embodiment, first information is sent to the access network device; wherein, the first information is used by the access network device to determine the operating mode of a first mode related to network energy saving. Thus, after receiving the first information used by the access network device to determine the operating mode of the first mode, the access network device can determine the operating mode of the first mode based on the first information. Compared to arbitrarily determining the operating mode of the first mode, the operating mode of the first mode can adapt to the first information sent by the first terminal, adapting to the needs of the terminal, making the operation of the first mode more flexible, and meeting the energy-saving needs of different services. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of a wireless communication system according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating an information indication method according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating an information indication method according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating an information indication method according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0024] Figure 5 This is a flowchart illustrating an information indication method according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0025] Figure 6 This is a flowchart illustrating an information indication method according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0026] Figure 7 This is a flowchart illustrating an information indication method according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0027] Figure 8 This is a flowchart illustrating an information indication method according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0028] Figure 9 This is a flowchart illustrating a network energy saving determination method according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0029] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram illustrating a timing sequence according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0030] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram illustrating a timing sequence according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0031] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram illustrating a timing sequence according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0032] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram illustrating a timing sequence according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0033] Figure 14 This is a flowchart illustrating a network energy saving determination method according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0034] Figure 15 This is a flowchart illustrating a network energy saving determination method according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0035] Figure 16 This is a flowchart illustrating a network energy saving determination method according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0036] Figure 17 This is a flowchart illustrating a network energy saving determination method according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0037] Figure 18 This is a schematic diagram illustrating an information indicating device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0038] Figure 19 This is a schematic diagram illustrating a network energy-saving device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0039] Figure 20 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0040] Figure 21 This is a block diagram illustrating a base station according to an exemplary embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0041] 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 the embodiments of this disclosure as detailed in the appended claims.

[0042] 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.

[0043] 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 word "if" as used herein may be interpreted as "when," "when," or "in response to a determination."

[0044] For the sake of brevity and ease of understanding, the terms “greater than” or “less than” are used in this document to characterize size relationships. However, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the term “greater than” also includes the meaning of “greater than or equal to”, and “less than” also includes the meaning of “less than or equal to”.

[0045] Please refer to Figure 1 This illustration shows a schematic diagram of the structure of a wireless communication system provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 1 As shown, the wireless communication system is a communication system based on mobile communication technology. The wireless communication system may include: several user equipment 110 and several base stations 120.

[0046] User equipment 110 may be a device that provides voice and / or data connectivity to users. User equipment 110 may communicate with one or more core networks via a Radio Access Network (RAN). User equipment 110 may be an Internet of Things (IoT) user equipment, such as sensor devices, mobile phones, and computers with IoT user equipment capabilities. For example, it may be a fixed, portable, pocket-sized, handheld, computer-embedded, or vehicle-mounted device. Examples include a station (STA), subscriber unit, subscriber station, mobile station, mobile station, remote station, access point, remote terminal, access terminal, user terminal, user agent, user device, or user equipment. Alternatively, user equipment 110 may also be a device from an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). Alternatively, user equipment 110 may also be a vehicle-mounted device, such as a vehicle computer with wireless communication capabilities, or a wireless user equipment connected to an external vehicle computer. Alternatively, user equipment 110 can also be a roadside device, such as a street light, traffic light, or other roadside device with wireless communication capabilities.

[0047] Base station 120 can be a network-side device in a wireless communication system. This wireless communication system can be a fourth-generation mobile communication (4G) system, also known as a Long Term Evolution (LTE) system; or it can be a 5G system, also known as a New Radio (NR) system; or it can be the next generation after 5G. In this case, the access network in the 5G system can be called NG-RAN (New Generation-Radio Access Network).

[0048] The base station 120 can be an evolved NB (eNB) used in a 4G system. Alternatively, the base station 120 can also be a gNB (gNB) using a centralized-distributed architecture in a 5G system. When the base station 120 adopts a centralized-distributed architecture, it typically includes a central unit (CU) and at least two distributed units (DUs). The central unit is equipped with a protocol stack of the Packet Data Convergence Protocol (PDCP) layer, the Radio Link Control (RLC) layer, and the Media Access Control (MAC) layer; the distributed units are equipped with a physical (PHY) layer protocol stack. This disclosure does not limit the specific implementation of the base station 120.

[0049] Base station 120 and user equipment 110 can establish a wireless connection via a wireless air interface. In different implementations, the wireless air interface is a wireless air interface based on the fourth-generation mobile communication network technology (4G) standard; or, the wireless air interface is a wireless air interface based on the fifth-generation mobile communication network technology (5G) standard, such as a new air interface; or, the wireless air interface can also be a wireless air interface based on a next-generation mobile communication network technology standard based on 5G.

[0050] In some embodiments, user equipment 110 can also establish E2E (End to End) connections. Examples include V2V (vehicle to vehicle), V2I (vehicle to Infrastructure), and V2P (vehicle to pedestrian) communication scenarios in vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication.

[0051] Here, the user equipment mentioned above can be considered as the terminal equipment in the following embodiments.

[0052] In some embodiments, the wireless communication system described above may further include a network management device 130.

[0053] Several base stations 120 are connected to network management device 130. Network management device 130 can be a core network device in a wireless communication system, such as a Mobility Management Entity (MME) in an Evolved Packet Core (EPC). Alternatively, it can be other core network devices, such as a Serving Gateway (SGW), a Public Data Network Gateway (PGW), a Policy and Charging Rules Function (PCRF), or a Home Subscriber Server (HSS). The implementation of network management device 130 is not limited in this embodiment.

[0054] To facilitate understanding by those skilled in the art, this disclosure provides multiple embodiments to clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this disclosure. Of course, those skilled in the art will understand that the multiple embodiments provided in this disclosure can be executed individually, or in combination with the methods of other embodiments in this disclosure, or individually or in combination with some methods in other related technologies; this disclosure does not limit these aspects.

[0055] To better understand the embodiments of this disclosure, the following description addresses wireless communication scenarios:

[0056] Currently, with people's pursuit of speed, latency, high-speed mobility, and energy efficiency, as well as the diversity and complexity of services in future life, 5G has been introduced. The main application scenarios of 5G are: Enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB), Ultra-Reliable Low-Latency Communications (URLLC), and Massive Machine-Type Communication (mMTC). eMBB still aims to provide users with multimedia content, services, and data, and its demand is growing rapidly. On the other hand, because eMBB may be deployed in different scenarios, such as indoors, urban areas, and rural areas, its capabilities and needs vary considerably, so generalizations cannot be made; a detailed analysis based on the specific deployment scenario is necessary. Typical applications of URLLC include: industrial automation, power automation, remote medical operations (surgery), and traffic safety assurance. Typical characteristics of mMTC include: high connection density, small data volume, latency-insensitive services, low module cost, and long module lifespan.

[0057] 5G base stations consume four times the energy of LTE base stations, so network energy saving is an important means for operators to reduce the operating costs of 5G systems.

[0058] Carrier aggregation (CA) is a typical method of trading bandwidth for data rate, in which multiple cells serve the UE. The Primary Cell Component (PCC) is called the primary carrier; there is only one PCC. The PCC provides Radio Resource Control (RRC) signaling connections, Non-Access Stratum (NAS) functions, security, etc. The Physical Uplink Control Channel (PUCCH) exists on the PCC and only on the PCC. The Secondary Cell Component (SCC) is called the secondary carrier; the SCC only provides additional radio resources. Both the PCC and SCC are called the serving cell. In one embodiment, a maximum of five aggregated carriers are supported, meaning the maximum bandwidth after aggregation is 100MHz, and the aggregated carriers belong to the same base station. All aggregated carriers use the same Cell-Radio Network Temporary Identifier (C-RNTI), and the base station implementation ensures that the C-RNTI does not conflict in the cell where each carrier resides.

[0059] In RRC idle state, the UE does not have the concept of carrier aggregation. At this time, the UE camps on a cell and initiates RRC connection establishment. During this process, secondary carriers are added, deleted, and modified as needed via the RRCReconfiguration message. Note that modifications to secondary carriers are handled through a "delete + add" approach. The UE obtains system broadcast messages from the primary carrier cell according to the R9 principle, while system broadcast information from the secondary carrier cells is communicated via dedicated signaling RRCReconfiguration.

[0060] For receiving paging messages, the UE only listens for paging messages on the primary carrier.

[0061] To reduce network energy consumption, a network energy-saving project was initiated. When the network enters energy-saving mode, i.e., Network Energy Saving (NES) mode, cells periodically refrain from transmitting and / or receiving at certain intervals; this is known as Discontinuous Transmission (DTX) or Discontinuous Reception (DRX). However, in one embodiment, Master Information Block (MIB) messages, System Information Block (SIB) messages, paging messages, and Random Access Channel (RACH) messages are allowed to be transmitted and received.

[0062] The UE obtains the Cell DTX or DRX configuration information configured by the network side. It then operates based on this configuration. The Cell DTX or DRX configuration information includes the period, offset, and on-duration duration.

[0063] For cells operating in NES mode, should legacy UEs or non-NES-capable UEs be prohibited from camping? If so, how should emergency calls be supported if the NES cell has no overlapping coverage with other cells? For NES cells, emergency calls have a higher priority than energy saving, so emergency call services should be supported first, even though the cell is in NES mode. Therefore, a terminal needs to trigger the network to leave NES mode to support more important services, such as emergency calls. Meanwhile, legacy UEs or non-NES-capable UEs should be able to continue service execution once they camp on an NES-mode cell.

[0064] The four supported NES functions are as follows, and are specified separately in the standard: SSB-less SCell; cell DTX / DRX; Antenna port adaptation; PDSCH transmission power adaptation.

[0065] When a UE accesses the network, it provides the network slice to be accessed via MSG5. Users switching between different network sides select different network slices based on this indication information. Meanwhile, because different services have different latency requirements, 5G introduces multiple scheduling requests (SRs). Each logical channel (LCH) is associated with an SR configuration to indicate the services that the network side needs to schedule. The network side responds promptly based on the different QoS requirements of the services.

[0066] In related technologies, there is no adjustment to the network energy-saving operation mode for different network slice access and service transmission. This fails to ensure the QoS of high-priority network slice services or different service types.

[0067] like Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment provides an information indication method, wherein the method is executed by a first terminal, and the method includes:

[0068] Step 21: Send the first message to the access network device;

[0069] The first information is used by the access network device to determine the first mode of operation related to network energy saving.

[0070] In one embodiment, the operation mode includes one of the following:

[0071] Enter the first mode;

[0072] Exit the first mode;

[0073] Maintain the first mode;

[0074] The first duration after leaving the first mode; and

[0075] Stay connected to the network for the second time after waking up.

[0076] It should be noted that parameters can be configured for the first mode, such as period and offset. Entering the first mode means that the corresponding parameters are activated and the first mode starts running based on the activated parameters. It should also be noted that leaving the first mode means no longer running in the first mode; correspondingly, the parameters can be deleted or deactivated.

[0077] In one embodiment, the first mode involved in this disclosure may be an energy-saving mode, which may be a mode that enables cell discontinuous transmission (DTX) and / or discontinuous reception (DRX).

[0078] The second mode involved in this disclosure is a non-energy-saving mode, which can be a mode in which the corresponding DTX and DRX of the cell are not enabled.

[0079] In one embodiment, the first mode is NES mode. It should be noted that this disclosure uses NES as an example to illustrate the solution; however, the first mode is not limited to NES mode and is not restricted thereto. The terms "NES mode" and "first mode" in this disclosure are interchangeable.

[0080] In one embodiment, first information is sent to the access network device; wherein the first information is used by the access network device to determine the operating mode of the Network Energy Saving (NES) mode.

[0081] Here, the terminal involved in this disclosure may be, but is not limited to, a mobile phone, wearable device, vehicle terminal, roadside unit (RSU), smart home terminal, industrial sensing device and / or medical device, etc. In some embodiments, the terminal may be a Redcap terminal or a predetermined version of a New Radio (NR) terminal (e.g., an R17 NR terminal). No limitation is made herein.

[0082] The access network equipment involved in this disclosure may be a base station, which may be a base station in fifth-generation mobile communication technology or other evolved base stations, and is not limited thereto.

[0083] It should be noted that the NES mode can be operated after a predetermined operation is performed on the NES mode. The predetermined operation can include one of the following: shutdown operation (or exit operation), hold operation (or maintain operation), and pause operation.

[0084] In one embodiment, the first information may indicate the type of service performed by the first terminal.

[0085] In one embodiment, first information is sent to the access network device; wherein the first information is used by the access network device to determine the operating mode of the network energy-saving (NES) mode; the operating mode includes one of the following: an operating mode of entering NES mode; an operating mode of leaving NES mode; an operating mode of maintaining NES mode; an operating mode of leaving NES mode for a first duration; and an operating mode of maintaining network wake-up for a second duration. It should be noted that when sending the first information to the access network device, the network may already be in NES mode.

[0086] In one embodiment, the first information is sent to the access network device via message 5MSG5; wherein the first information is used by the access network device to determine the operating mode of the network power saving (NES) mode; the operating mode includes one of the following: an operating mode that leaves the NES mode; an operating mode that remains in the NES mode; an operating mode that leaves the NES mode for a first duration; and an operating mode that remains in the network wake-up mode for a second duration.

[0087] In one embodiment, the first information is sent to the access network device; wherein the first information is used by the access network device to determine the operating mode of the Network Energy Saving (NES) mode; the first information includes one of the following: network slice information, indication information for requesting network wake-up, and time period information for requesting network wake-up; the operating mode includes one of the following: operating mode of entering NES mode; operating mode of leaving NES mode; operating mode of maintaining NES mode; operating mode of leaving NES mode for a first duration; and operating mode of maintaining network wake-up for a second duration.

[0088] It should be noted that network wake-up can be a switch from the first mode to the second mode, which is a non-energy-saving network mode. For example, it could be a switch from NES mode to a non-NES mode.

[0089] For example, network slice information can indicate the type of service or the type of network slice access.

[0090] To better understand the embodiments of this disclosure, the technical solutions of this disclosure are further described below through two exemplary embodiments:

[0091] Example 1:

[0092] Please see Figure 3 A method for indicating information is provided, wherein the method includes:

[0093] Step 31: The first terminal is in RRC idle state;

[0094] Step 32: The first terminal sends an RRCSetupRequest to the access network device;

[0095] Step 33: The access network device sends RRCSetup to the first terminal;

[0096] Step 34: The first terminal sends the first information to the access network device (beared by RRCSetupComplete). The first information includes Single-Network Slice Selection Assistance Information (S-NSSAI), indication information for requesting network wake-up, and time period information for requesting network wake-up (which may include the wake-up period).

[0097] Step 35: Based on the first information from the first terminal, such as the target slice ID, or the first terminal's request, or the requested wake-up period, the network will decide to exit NES mode or exit NES mode for a period of time. In one embodiment, the network may notify the first terminal and / or a second terminal other than the first terminal of the allowed wake-up period.

[0098] Step 36: Send response information to the first terminal and / or the second terminal via RRC signaling, MAC CE signaling or SIB signaling, wherein the response information indicates the allowed wake-up period.

[0099] Example 2:

[0100] Please see Figure 4 A method for indicating information is provided, wherein the method includes:

[0101] Step 41: The first terminal is in the RRC inactive state;

[0102] Step 42: The first terminal sends an RRRCResumeRequest to the access network device;

[0103] Step 43: The access network device sends RRCResume to the first terminal;

[0104] Step 44: The first terminal sends the first information to the access network device (beared by RRRCResumeComplete). The first information includes Single-Network Slice Selection Assistance Information (S-NSSAI), indication information for requesting network wake-up, and time period information for requesting network wake-up (which may include the wake-up period).

[0105] Step 45: Based on the first information from the first terminal, such as the target slice ID, or the first terminal request, or the requested wake-up period, the network will decide to leave NES mode or leave NES mode for a period of time. In one embodiment, the network may notify the first terminal and / or a second terminal other than the first terminal of the allowed wake-up period;

[0106] Step 46: Send response information to the first terminal and / or the second terminal via RRC signaling, MAC CE signaling or SIB signaling, wherein the response information indicates the allowed wake-up period.

[0107] In one embodiment, the first information is sent to an access network device; wherein the first information is used by the access network device to determine the operating mode of the Network Energy Saving (NES) mode; the first information includes information on whether the first terminal supports or does not support the NES mode; the operating mode includes one of the following: an operating mode that leaves the NES mode; an operating mode that maintains the NES mode; an operating mode that leaves the NES mode for a first duration; and an operating mode that keeps the network awake for a second duration.

[0108] It should be noted that if the terminal does not support NES, it can still trigger the network side to determine the network power-saving mode. This includes leaving the network power-saving mode, maintaining the network power-saving mode, leaving the network power-saving mode for a period of time, or keeping the network awake for a period of time. If the terminal supports NES, it can maintain the NES mode and continue to maintain the power-saving state.

[0109] In one embodiment, a first message is sent to an access network device; wherein the first message is used by the access network device to determine the operating mode of the Network Energy Saving (NES) mode; the first message is a scheduling request (SR); the operating mode includes one of the following: an operating mode of entering NES mode; an operating mode of leaving NES mode; an operating mode of maintaining NES mode; an operating mode of leaving NES mode for a first duration; and an operating mode of maintaining network wake-up for a second duration.

[0110] In one embodiment, a Radio Resource Control (RRC) configuration message is received from an access network device; wherein the RRC configuration message contains third information configured in the SchedulingRequestToAddMod or LogicalChannelConfig, the third information indicating whether the transmission of the SR is permitted or not. First information is sent to the access network device; wherein the first information is used by the access network device to determine the operating mode of the Network Energy Saving (NES) mode; the first information is a Scheduling Request (SR); the operating mode includes one of the following: entering NES mode; leaving NES mode; maintaining NES mode; leaving NES mode for a first duration; and maintaining network wake-up for a second duration. The third information may be SR transmission permission indication information.

[0111] In one embodiment, a Radio Resource Control (RRC) configuration message is received from an access network device. The RRC configuration message contains third information configured in the SchedulingRequestToAddMod or LogicalChannelConfig, which indicates whether the SR (Scheduling Request) is allowed or not. If the third information is configured in the SchedulingRequestToAddMod, the SR corresponding to the SchedulingRequestToAddMod is allowed to be sent during NES (Network Energy Saving) mode. Alternatively, if the third information is configured in the LogicalChannelConfig, the SR associated with the Logical Channel (LCH) configured in the LogicalChannelConfig is allowed to be sent during NES mode. First information is sent to the access network device, whereby the access network device determines the operating mode of the Network Energy Saving (NES) mode. The first information is a Scheduling Request (SR). The operating mode includes one of the following: an operating mode leaving NES mode; an operating mode maintaining NES mode; an operating mode leaving NES mode for a first duration; and an operating mode maintaining network wake-up for a second duration. The SR can indicate a service type. For example, the service type can be determined based on the data sent using resources scheduled by the SR. The third piece of information may be SR (Signal Transfer Allowance) information.

[0112] To better understand the embodiments of this disclosure, the technical solution of this disclosure is further described below through an exemplary embodiment:

[0113] Example 5:

[0114] Please see Figure 5 A method for indicating information is provided, wherein the method includes:

[0115] Step 51: The first terminal is in RRC connection state;

[0116] Step 52: The access network device sends RRCReConfiguration to the first terminal; wherein, if the SR transmission permission indication information is configured in the SchedulingRequestToAddMod, the SR corresponding to the SchedulingRequestToAddMod is allowed to be sent during NES mode; or, if the SR transmission permission indication information is configured in the LogicalChannelConfig, the SR associated with the logical channel LCH configured in the LogicalChannelConfig is allowed to be sent during NES mode.

[0117] Step 53: The first terminal sends RRCReconfigurationComplete to the access network device;

[0118] Step 54: The first terminal sends an SR to the access network device;

[0119] Step 55: Based on the SR and the LCH associated with the SR and / or SR permission indication information, the network will decide to leave NES mode or leave NES mode for a period of time. In one embodiment, the network may notify the first terminal and / or a second terminal other than the first terminal of the permitted wake-up period;

[0120] Step 56: Send response information to the first terminal and / or the second terminal via RRC signaling, MAC CE signaling or SIB signaling, wherein the response information indicates the allowed wake-up period.

[0121] In one embodiment, first information is sent to an access network device; wherein the first information is used by the access network device to determine the operating mode of the Network Energy Saving (NES) mode. Second information is received from the access network device; wherein the second information indicates the network energy saving operating mode determined by the access network device.

[0122] In this embodiment, first information is sent to the access network device; wherein, the first information is used by the access network device to determine the operating mode of a first mode related to network energy saving. Thus, after receiving the first information used by the access network device to determine the operating mode of the first mode, the access network device can determine the operating mode of the first mode based on the first information. Compared to arbitrarily determining the operating mode of the first mode, the operating mode of the first mode can adapt to the first information sent by the first terminal, adapting to the needs of the terminal, making the operation of the first mode more flexible, and meeting the energy-saving needs of different services.

[0123] It should be noted that those skilled in the art will understand that the methods provided in the embodiments of this disclosure can be executed alone or together with some methods in the embodiments of this disclosure or some methods in related technologies.

[0124] like Figure 6 As shown, this embodiment provides an information indication method, wherein the method is executed by a first terminal, and the method includes:

[0125] Step 61: Send message 5MSG5 to the access network device, wherein MSG5 includes first information;

[0126] The first information is used by the access network device to determine the first mode of operation related to network energy saving.

[0127] In one embodiment, the first mode is NES mode.

[0128] In one embodiment, a message 5MSG5 is sent to an access network device, the MSG5 including first information; wherein the first information is used by the access network device to determine the operating mode of the network energy saving (NES) mode; the operating mode includes one of the following: an operating mode of entering NES mode; an operating mode of leaving NES mode; an operating mode of maintaining NES mode; an operating mode of leaving NES mode for a first duration; and an operating mode of maintaining network wake-up for a second duration.

[0129] In one embodiment, message 5MSG5 is sent to the access network device, wherein MSG5 includes first information; wherein the first information is used by the access network device to determine the operating mode of the Network Energy Saving (NES) mode; the first information includes one of the following: network slice information, indication information for requesting network wake-up, and time period information for requesting network wake-up; or, the first information includes information on whether the first terminal supports or does not support the NES mode.

[0130] In one embodiment, the first terminal is in RRC idle state; the first terminal sends an RRCSetupRequest to the access network device; the first terminal sends an RRCSetup to the access network device; the first terminal sends an RRCSetupComplete to the access network device, the RRCSetupComplete including first information, which includes Single-Network Slice Selection Assistance Information (S-NSSAI), an indication of requesting network wake-up, and information on the time period for requesting network wake-up (which may include a wake-up cycle); based on the first information from the first terminal, for example, based on the target slice ID, or based on the first terminal's request, or based on the requested wake-up cycle, the network will decide to leave NES mode or leave NES mode for a period of time. In one embodiment, the network may notify the first terminal and / or a second terminal other than the first terminal of the allowed wake-up cycle. Response information indicating the allowed wake-up cycle is sent to the first terminal and / or the second terminal via RRC signaling, MAC CE signaling, or SIB signaling.

[0131] In one embodiment, the first terminal is in an RRC inactive state; the first terminal sends an RRCResumeRequest to the access network device; the first terminal sends an RRCResume to the access network device; the first terminal sends an RRCResumeComplete to the access network device, the RRCResumeComplete including first information; the first information includes Single-Network Slice Selection Assistance Information (S-NSSAI), an indication of requesting network wake-up, and information on the time period for requesting network wake-up (which may include a wake-up cycle); based on the first information from the first terminal, for example, based on the target slice ID, or based on the first terminal's request, or based on the requested wake-up cycle, the network will decide to leave NES mode or leave NES mode for a period of time. In one embodiment, the network may notify the first terminal and / or a second terminal other than the first terminal of the allowed wake-up cycle; and send response information to the first terminal and / or the second terminal via RRC signaling, MAC CE signaling, or SIB signaling, the response information indicating the allowed wake-up cycle.

[0132] It should be noted that those skilled in the art will understand that the methods provided in the embodiments of this disclosure can be executed alone or together with some methods in the embodiments of this disclosure or some methods in related technologies.

[0133] like Figure 7As shown, this embodiment provides an information indication method, wherein the method is executed by a first terminal, and the method includes:

[0134] Step 71: Send an SR to the access network device;

[0135] The SR is used by the access network device to determine the first mode of operation related to network energy saving.

[0136] In one embodiment, the first mode is NES mode.

[0137] In one embodiment, an SR is sent to an access network device; wherein the SR is used by the access network device to determine the operating mode of the network energy saving (NES) mode; the operating mode includes one of the following: an operating mode that leaves the NES mode; an operating mode that remains in the NES mode; an operating mode that leaves the NES mode for a first duration; and an operating mode that remains in the network wake-up mode for a second duration.

[0138] In one embodiment, a Radio Resource Control (RRC) configuration message is received from an access network device; wherein the ScheduledRequestToAddMod or LogicalChannelConfig of the RRC configuration message contains SR (Signal Allow Transmission) indication information. An SR is sent to the access network device; wherein the SR is used by the access network device to determine the operating mode of the Network Energy Saving (NES) mode; the operating mode includes one of the following: an operating mode leaving NES mode; an operating mode maintaining NES mode; an operating mode leaving NES mode for a first duration; and an operating mode maintaining network wake-up for a second duration.

[0139] In one embodiment, a Radio Resource Control (RRC) configuration message is received from an access network device; wherein, the ScheduledRequestToAddMod or LogicalChannelConfig of the RRC configuration message contains SR (Signal Allow Transmission) indication information; if the SR indication information is configured in the ScheduledRequestToAddMod, the SR corresponding to the ScheduledRequestToAddMod is allowed to be transmitted during NES mode; or, if the SR indication information is configured in the LogicalChannelConfig, the SR associated with the Logical Channel (LCH) configured in the LogicalChannelConfig is allowed to be transmitted during NES mode. An SR is sent to the access network device; wherein the SR is used by the access network device to determine the operating mode of the network power saving NES mode; the operating mode includes one of the following: entering NES mode; leaving NES mode; maintaining NES mode; leaving NES mode for a first duration; and maintaining network wake-up for a second duration.

[0140] In one embodiment, the first terminal is in RRC connected state; the access network device sends RRCReConfiguration to the first terminal; wherein, if the SR allow transmission indication information is configured in the SchedulingRequestToAddMod, the SR corresponding to the SchedulingRequestToAddMod is allowed to be transmitted during NES mode; or, if the SR allow transmission indication information is configured in the LogicalChannelConfig, the SR associated with the logical channel LCH configured in the LogicalChannelConfig is allowed to be transmitted during NES mode. The first terminal sends RRCReconfigurationComplete to the access network device; the first terminal sends SR to the access network device; based on the SR and the LCH associated with the SR and / or the SR allow indication information, the network will decide to leave NES mode or leave NES mode for a period of time. In one embodiment, the network may notify the first terminal and / or a second terminal other than the first terminal of the allowed wake-up period; send response information to the first terminal and / or the second terminal through RRC signaling, MAC CE signaling, or SIB signaling, the response information indicating the allowed wake-up period.

[0141] It should be noted that those skilled in the art will understand that the methods provided in the embodiments of this disclosure can be executed alone or together with some methods in the embodiments of this disclosure or some methods in related technologies.

[0142] like Figure 8 As shown, this embodiment provides an information indication method, wherein the method is executed by a first terminal, and the method includes:

[0143] Step 81: Send first information to the access network device; wherein, the first information is used by the access network device to determine the operating mode of the first mode related to network energy saving;

[0144] Step 82: Receive the second information sent by the access network device; wherein the second information indicates the network energy-saving operation mode determined by the access network device.

[0145] In one embodiment, the first mode is NES mode.

[0146] In one embodiment, a first message is sent to an access network device; wherein the first message is used by the access network device to determine the operating mode of the Network Energy Saving (NES) mode; and a second message is received from the access network device; wherein the second message indicates the network energy saving operating mode determined by the access network device; the operating mode includes one of the following: an operating mode of entering NES mode; an operating mode of leaving NES mode; an operating mode of maintaining NES mode; an operating mode of leaving NES mode for a first duration; and an operating mode of maintaining network wake-up for a second duration.

[0147] In one embodiment, a first message is sent to the access network device via MSG5; wherein the first message is used by the access network device to determine the operating mode of the Network Energy Saving (NES) mode; and a second message is received from the access network device via RRC signaling, MACCE signaling, or SIB signaling; wherein the second message indicates the network energy saving operating mode determined by the access network device; the operating mode includes one of the following: an operating mode of entering NES mode; an operating mode of leaving NES mode; an operating mode of maintaining NES mode; an operating mode of leaving NES mode for a first duration; and an operating mode of maintaining network wake-up for a second duration.

[0148] In one embodiment, an SR is sent to an access network device; wherein the SR is used by the access network device to determine the operating mode of the network energy-saving (NES) mode; and a second information is received from the access network device via RRC signaling, MAC CE signaling, or SIB signaling; wherein the second information indicates the network energy-saving operating mode determined by the access network device; the operating mode includes one of the following: an operating mode that leaves the NES mode; an operating mode that remains in the NES mode; an operating mode that leaves the NES mode for a first duration; and an operating mode that remains in the network wake-up state for a second duration.

[0149] It should be noted that those skilled in the art will understand that the methods provided in the embodiments of this disclosure can be executed alone or together with some methods in the embodiments of this disclosure or some methods in related technologies.

[0150] like Figure 9 As shown, this embodiment provides a network energy saving determination method, wherein the method is executed by an access network device, and the method includes:

[0151] Step 91: Determine the first operating mode related to network energy saving.

[0152] Here, the terminal involved in this disclosure may be, but is not limited to, a mobile phone, wearable device, vehicle terminal, roadside unit (RSU), smart home terminal, industrial sensing device and / or medical device, etc. In some embodiments, the terminal may be a Redcap terminal or a predetermined version of a New Radio (NR) terminal (e.g., an R17 NR terminal). No limitation is made herein.

[0153] The access network equipment involved in this disclosure may be a base station, which may be a base station in fifth-generation mobile communication technology or other evolved base stations, and is not limited thereto.

[0154] It should be noted that the NES mode can be operated after a predetermined operation is performed on the NES mode. The predetermined operation can include one of the following: shutdown operation (or exit operation), hold operation (or maintain operation), and pause operation.

[0155] In one embodiment, the operation mode includes one of the following:

[0156] Enter the first mode;

[0157] Exit the first mode;

[0158] Maintain the first mode;

[0159] The first duration after leaving the first mode; and

[0160] Stay connected to the network for the second time after waking up.

[0161] It should be noted that parameters can be configured for the first mode, such as period and offset. Entering the first mode means that the corresponding parameters are activated and the first mode starts running based on the activated parameters. It should also be noted that leaving the first mode means no longer running in the first mode; correspondingly, it can be by deleting the parameters or deactivating the parameters.

[0162] In one embodiment, the first mode is NES mode. It should be noted that this disclosure uses NES as an example to illustrate the solution; however, the first mode is not limited to NES mode and is not restricted thereto. The terms "NES mode" and "first mode" in this disclosure are interchangeable.

[0163] In one embodiment, a first message sent by a first terminal is received; wherein the first message is used by the access network device to determine the operating mode of the network energy-saving (NES) mode; the operating mode includes one of the following: an operating mode of entering NES mode; an operating mode of leaving NES mode; an operating mode of maintaining NES mode; an operating mode of leaving NES mode for a first duration; and an operating mode of maintaining network wake-up for a second duration. The operating mode of the NES mode is determined based on the first message. It should be noted that when sending the first message to the access network device, the network may already be in NES mode.

[0164] In one embodiment, the first information sent by the first terminal is received via message 5MSG5; wherein the first information is used by the access network device to determine the operating mode of the Network Energy Saving (NES) mode; the operating mode includes one of the following: entering NES mode; leaving NES mode; maintaining NES mode; leaving NES mode for a first duration; and maintaining network wake-up for a second duration. The operating mode of the NES mode is determined based on the first information.

[0165] In one embodiment, a first message sent by a first terminal is received; wherein the first message is used by the access network device to determine the operating mode of the Network Energy Saving (NES) mode; the first message includes one of the following: network slice information, indication information for requesting network wake-up, and time period information for requesting network wake-up; the operating mode includes one of the following: an operating mode of entering NES mode; an operating mode of leaving NES mode; an operating mode of maintaining NES mode; an operating mode of leaving NES mode for a first duration; and an operating mode of maintaining network wake-up for a second duration. The operating mode of the NES mode is determined based on the first message.

[0166] It should be noted that network wake-up can be a switch from the first mode to the second mode, which is a non-energy-saving network mode. For example, it could be a switch from NES mode to a non-NES mode.

[0167] For example, network slice information can indicate the type of service or the type of network slice access.

[0168] To better understand the embodiments of this disclosure, the technical solutions of this disclosure are further described below through two exemplary embodiments:

[0169] Example 1:

[0170] Please see again Figure 3 A method for indicating information is provided, wherein the method includes:

[0171] Step 31: The first terminal is in RRC idle state;

[0172] Step 32: The first terminal sends an RRCSetupRequest to the access network device;

[0173] Step 33: The first terminal sends RRCSetup to the access network device;

[0174] Step 34: The first terminal sends the first information to the access network device (beared by RRCSetupComplete). The first information includes Single-Network Slice Selection Assistance Information (S-NSSAI), indication information for requesting network wake-up, and time period information for requesting network wake-up (which may include the wake-up period).

[0175] Step 35: Based on the first information from the first terminal, such as the target slice ID, or the first terminal's request, or the requested wake-up period, the network will decide to exit NES mode or exit NES mode for a period of time. In one embodiment, the network may notify the first terminal and / or a second terminal other than the first terminal of the allowed wake-up period.

[0176] Step 36: Send response information to the first terminal and / or the second terminal via RRC signaling, MAC CE signaling or SIB signaling, wherein the response information indicates the allowed wake-up period.

[0177] Example 2:

[0178] Please see again Figure 4 A method for indicating information is provided, wherein the method includes:

[0179] Step 41: The first terminal is in the RRC inactive state;

[0180] Step 42: The first terminal sends an RRRCResumeRequest to the access network device;

[0181] Step 43: The first terminal sends an RRRCResume to the access network device;

[0182] Step 44: The first terminal sends the first information to the access network device (beared by RRRCResumeComplete). The first information includes Single-Network Slice Selection Assistance Information (S-NSSAI), indication information for requesting network wake-up, and time period information for requesting network wake-up (which may include the wake-up period).

[0183] Step 45: Based on the first information from the first terminal, such as the target slice ID, or the first terminal request, or the requested wake-up period, the network will decide to leave NES mode or leave NES mode for a period of time. In one embodiment, the network may notify the first terminal and / or a second terminal other than the first terminal of the allowed wake-up period;

[0184] Step 46: Send response information to the first terminal and / or the second terminal via RRC signaling, MAC CE signaling or SIB signaling, wherein the response information indicates the allowed wake-up period.

[0185] In one embodiment, the first information sent by a first terminal is received; wherein the first information is used by the access network device to determine the operating mode of the Network Energy Saving (NES) mode; the first information includes information on whether the first terminal supports or does not support the NES mode; the operating mode includes one of the following: entering NES mode; leaving NES mode; maintaining NES mode; leaving NES mode for a first duration; and maintaining network wake-up for a second duration. The operating mode of the NES mode is determined based on the first information.

[0186] It should be noted that if the terminal does not support NES, it can still trigger the network side to determine the network power-saving mode. This includes leaving the network power-saving mode, maintaining the network power-saving mode, leaving the network power-saving mode for a period of time, or keeping the network awake for a period of time. If the terminal supports NES, it can maintain the NES mode and continue to maintain the power-saving state.

[0187] In one embodiment, a first message sent by a first terminal is received; wherein the first message is used by the access network device to determine the operating mode of the Network Energy Saving (NES) mode; the first message is a scheduling request (SR); the operating mode includes one of the following: entering NES mode; leaving NES mode; maintaining NES mode; leaving NES mode for a first duration; and maintaining network wake-up for a second duration. The operating mode of the NES mode is determined based on the first message.

[0188] In one embodiment, a Radio Resource Control (RRC) configuration message is sent to a first terminal; wherein, the ScheduleRequestToAddMod or LogicalChannelConfig of the RRC configuration message contains third information, which is used to indicate whether the transmission of the SR is allowed or not. The first terminal sends first information; wherein, the first information is used by the access network device to determine the operating mode of the Network Energy Saving (NES) mode; the first information is a Schedule Request (SR); the operating mode includes one of the following: entering NES mode; leaving NES mode; maintaining NES mode; leaving NES mode for a first duration; and maintaining network wake-up for a second duration. The operating mode of the NES mode is determined based on the first information. The third information may be SR transmission permission indication information.

[0189] In one embodiment, a Radio Resource Control (RRC) configuration message is sent to a first terminal; wherein, the ScheduledRequestToAddMod or LogicalChannelConfig of the RRC configuration message contains third information, which is used to indicate whether the SR transmission is allowed or not allowed; if the SR transmission allowance indication information is configured in the ScheduledRequestToAddMod, the SR corresponding to the ScheduledRequestToAddMod is allowed to be sent during NES mode; or, if the SR transmission allowance indication information is configured in the LogicalChannelConfig, the SR associated with the Logical Channel (LCH) configured in the LogicalChannelConfig is allowed to be sent during NES mode. First information sent by the first terminal is received; wherein, the first information is used by the access network device to determine the operating mode of the network power saving NES mode; the first information is a scheduling request (SR); the operating mode includes one of the following: entering NES mode; leaving NES mode; maintaining NES mode; leaving NES mode for a first duration; and maintaining network wake-up for a second duration. The operating mode of the NES mode is determined based on the first information. The third piece of information may be SR (Signal Transfer Allowance) information.

[0190] To better understand the embodiments of this disclosure, the technical solution of this disclosure is further described below through an exemplary embodiment:

[0191] Example 5:

[0192] Please see again Figure 5A method for indicating information is provided, wherein the method includes:

[0193] Step 51: The first terminal is in RRC connection state;

[0194] Step 52: The access network device sends RRCReConfiguration to the first terminal; wherein, if the SR transmission permission indication information is configured in the SchedulingRequestToAddMod, the SR corresponding to the SchedulingRequestToAddMod is allowed to be sent during NES mode; or, if the SR transmission permission indication information is configured in the LogicalChannelConfig, the SR associated with the logical channel LCH configured in the LogicalChannelConfig is allowed to be sent during NES mode.

[0195] Step 53: The first terminal sends RRCReconfigurationComplete to the access network device;

[0196] Step 54: The access network device receives the SR sent by the first terminal;

[0197] Step 55: Based on the SR and the LCH associated with the SR and / or SR permission indication information, the network will decide to leave NES mode or leave NES mode for a period of time. In one embodiment, the network may notify the first terminal and / or a second terminal other than the first terminal of the permitted wake-up period;

[0198] Step 56: Send response information to the first terminal and / or the second terminal via RRC signaling, MAC CE signaling or SIB signaling, wherein the response information indicates the allowed wake-up period.

[0199] In one embodiment, the access network device receives first information sent by a first terminal; wherein the first information is used to determine the operating mode of the Network Energy Saving (NES) mode. The operating mode of the NES mode is determined based on the first information. Second information is sent to the first terminal and / or the second terminal; wherein the second information indicates the network energy saving operating mode determined by the access network device.

[0200] In one embodiment, the operating mode of the NES mode is determined based on a random access procedure.

[0201] In one embodiment, see Figure 10 In response to receiving message 1MSG1, a third duration for extending network wake-up is determined based on the configured ra-ResponseWindow length; during the third duration, message 2MSG2 can be received.

[0202] In one embodiment, in response to receiving MSG1, the cell discontinuous transmission of DTX wake-up ending and ra-ResponseWindow timeout running, the ra-ResponseWindow timer is stopped;

[0203] In one embodiment, in response to receiving message 3MSG3, a fourth duration for extending network wake-up is determined based on the configured ra-ContentionResolutionTimer length; during the fourth duration, message 4MSG4 can be received.

[0204] In one embodiment, in response to receiving MSG3, the cell discontinuous transmission of DTX wake-up ending and ra-ContentionResolutionTimer timeout running, the ra-ContentionResolutionTimer timer is stopped.

[0205] In one embodiment, see Figure 11 In response to receiving MSG1, a fifth duration for early network wake-up is determined based on the configured ra-ResponseWindow length; within the fifth duration, MSG2 can be received, and / or MSG3 can be sent.

[0206] In one embodiment, in response to receiving MSG3, a sixth duration for early network wake-up is determined based on the configured ra-ContentionResolutionTimer length; MSG4 can be received within the sixth duration.

[0207] In one embodiment, see Figure 12 In response to receiving MSG1, the system determines to extend the network wake-up time; during the extended time, either MSG4 or message 5 (MSG5) can be received or sent.

[0208] In one embodiment, during random access, MSG3 is retransmitted and scheduled, while MSG4 reception also uses scheduling and retransmission scheduling, which is performed through temporary C-RNTI.

[0209] In one embodiment, listening to P-RNTI, SI-RNTI, temporary C-RNTI, and RA-RNTI is permitted during the cell DTX inactivity period.

[0210] In one embodiment, after receiving MSG1, the network side decides to extend the network wake-up time until MSG4 is received, or a slightly longer time to ensure MSG4 reception. This ensures the random access procedure is completed. Alternatively...

[0211] In one embodiment, after receiving MSG1, the network side decides to extend the network wake-up time until MSG5 is received, or a slightly longer time to ensure MSG5 reception. This ensures the RRC connection is successfully established.

[0212] In one embodiment, see Figure 13 In response to receiving MSG1 from the terminal at different times, the network side prioritizes sending the first received MSG2 to the access network device. For example, for MSG1 received at different times, the network side prioritizes replying with MSG2 of the MSG1 detected earlier in time.

[0213] In the above embodiments, the network side extends the time length, or the extended time (e.g., SFN, SFN+subframe) to notify the first terminal and / or the second terminal via system broadcast or RRC signaling.

[0214] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the network energy-saving operation mode can be determined based on the terminal's requested slice or requested data transmission service, so as to achieve a balance between network energy saving and high-priority service QoS guarantee.

[0215] It should be noted that those skilled in the art will understand that the methods provided in the embodiments of this disclosure can be executed alone or together with some methods in the embodiments of this disclosure or some methods in related technologies.

[0216] like Figure 14 As shown, this embodiment provides a network energy saving determination method, wherein the method is executed by an access network device, and the method includes:

[0217] Step 141: Receive message 5MSG5 sent by the first terminal, wherein MSG5 includes first information;

[0218] The first information is used by the access network device to determine the first mode of operation related to network energy saving.

[0219] In one embodiment, the first mode may be NES mode.

[0220] In one embodiment, a message 5MSG5 sent by a first terminal is received, wherein the MSG5 includes first information; wherein the first information is used by the access network device to determine the operating mode of the network energy saving (NES) mode; the operating mode includes one of the following: an operating mode of entering NES mode; an operating mode of leaving NES mode; an operating mode of maintaining NES mode; an operating mode of leaving NES mode for a first duration; and an operating mode of maintaining network wake-up for a second duration.

[0221] In one embodiment, a message 5MSG5 sent by a first terminal is received, wherein the MSG5 includes first information; wherein the first information is used by the access network device to determine the operating mode of the Network Energy Saving (NES) mode; the first information includes one of the following: network slicing information, indication information for requesting network wake-up, and time period information for requesting network wake-up; or, the first information includes information on whether the first terminal supports or does not support the NES mode.

[0222] In one embodiment, the first terminal is in RRC idle state; the first terminal sends an RRCSetupRequest to the access network device; the first terminal sends an RRCSetup to the access network device; the first terminal sends an RRCSetupComplete to the access network device, the RRCSetupComplete including first information, which includes Single-Network Slice Selection Assistance Information (S-NSSAI), an indication of requesting network wake-up, and information on the time period for requesting network wake-up (which may include a wake-up cycle); based on the first information from the first terminal, for example, based on the target slice ID, or based on the first terminal's request, or based on the requested wake-up cycle, the network will decide to leave NES mode or leave NES mode for a period of time. In one embodiment, the network may notify the first terminal and / or a second terminal other than the first terminal of the allowed wake-up cycle. Response information indicating the allowed wake-up cycle is sent to the first terminal and / or the second terminal via RRC signaling, MAC CE signaling, or SIB signaling.

[0223] In one embodiment, the first terminal is in an RRC inactive state; the first terminal sends an RRCResumeRequest to the access network device; the first terminal sends an RRCResume to the access network device; the first terminal sends an RRCResumeComplete to the access network device, the RRCResumeComplete including first information; the first information includes Single-Network Slice Selection Assistance Information (S-NSSAI), an indication of requesting network wake-up, and information on the time period for requesting network wake-up (which may include a wake-up cycle); based on the first information from the first terminal, for example, based on the target slice ID, or based on the first terminal's request, or based on the requested wake-up cycle, the network will decide to leave NES mode or leave NES mode for a period of time. In one embodiment, the network may notify the first terminal and / or a second terminal other than the first terminal of the allowed wake-up cycle; and send response information to the first terminal and / or the second terminal via RRC signaling, MAC CE signaling, or SIB signaling, the response information indicating the allowed wake-up cycle.

[0224] It should be noted that those skilled in the art will understand that the methods provided in the embodiments of this disclosure can be executed alone or together with some methods in the embodiments of this disclosure or some methods in related technologies.

[0225] like Figure 15 As shown, this embodiment provides a network energy saving determination method, wherein the method is executed by an access network device, and the method includes:

[0226] Step 151: Receive the SR sent by the first terminal;

[0227] The SR is used by the access network device to determine the first mode of operation related to network energy saving.

[0228] In one embodiment, the first mode is NES mode.

[0229] In one embodiment, a Service Request (SR) sent by a first terminal is received; wherein the SR is used by the access network device to determine the operating mode of the Network Energy Saving (NES) mode; the operating mode includes one of the following: an operating mode of entering NES mode; an operating mode of leaving NES mode; an operating mode of maintaining NES mode; an operating mode of leaving NES mode for a first duration; and an operating mode of maintaining network wake-up for a second duration.

[0230] In one embodiment, a Radio Resource Control (RRC) configuration message is sent to a first terminal; wherein the ScheduledRequestToAddMod or LogicalChannelConfig of the RRC configuration message contains SR (Signal Redirect) transmission indication information. The access network device receives the SR sent by the first terminal; wherein the SR is used by the access network device to determine the operating mode of the Network Energy Saving (NES) mode; the operating mode includes one of the following: an operating mode leaving NES mode; an operating mode maintaining NES mode; an operating mode leaving NES mode for a first duration; and an operating mode maintaining network wake-up for a second duration.

[0231] In one embodiment, a Radio Resource Control (RRC) configuration message is sent to a first terminal; wherein, the ScheduledRequestToAddMod or LogicalChannelConfig of the RRC configuration message contains SR (Signal Allow Transmission) indication information; if the SR indication information is configured in the ScheduledRequestToAddMod, the SR corresponding to the ScheduledRequestToAddMod is allowed to be transmitted during NES mode; or, if the SR indication information is configured in the LogicalChannelConfig, the SR associated with the Logical Channel (LCH) configured in the LogicalChannelConfig is allowed to be transmitted during NES mode. The access network device receives an SR sent by the first terminal; wherein the SR is used to determine the operating mode of the network power saving NES mode; the operating mode includes one of the following: entering NES mode; leaving NES mode; maintaining NES mode; leaving NES mode for a first duration; and maintaining network wake-up for a second duration.

[0232] In one embodiment, the first terminal is in RRC connected state; the access network device sends RRCReConfiguration to the first terminal; wherein, if the SR allow transmission indication information is configured in the SchedulingRequestToAddMod, the SR corresponding to the SchedulingRequestToAddMod is allowed to be transmitted during NES mode; or, if the SR allow transmission indication information is configured in the LogicalChannelConfig, the SR associated with the logical channel LCH configured in the LogicalChannelConfig is allowed to be transmitted during NES mode. The first terminal sends RRCReconfigurationComplete to the access network device; the first terminal sends SR to the access network device; based on the SR and the LCH associated with the SR and / or the SR allow indication information, the network will decide to leave NES mode or leave NES mode for a period of time. In one embodiment, the network may notify the first terminal and / or a second terminal other than the first terminal of the allowed wake-up period; send response information to the first terminal and / or the second terminal through RRC signaling, MAC CE signaling, or SIB signaling, the response information indicating the allowed wake-up period.

[0233] It should be noted that those skilled in the art will understand that the methods provided in the embodiments of this disclosure can be executed alone or together with some methods in the embodiments of this disclosure or some methods in related technologies.

[0234] like Figure 16 As shown, this embodiment provides a network energy saving determination method, wherein the method is executed by an access network device, and the method includes:

[0235] Step 161: Receive first information sent by the first terminal; wherein, the first information is used by the access network device to determine the operation mode of the first mode related to network energy saving;

[0236] Step 162: Send second information to the first terminal; wherein the second information indicates the network energy-saving operation mode determined by the access network device.

[0237] In one embodiment, the first mode is NES mode.

[0238] In one embodiment, the access network device receives first information sent by a first terminal; wherein the first information is used to determine the operating mode of the network energy saving (NES) mode; and sends second information to the first terminal; wherein the second information indicates the network energy saving operating mode determined by the access network device; the operating mode includes one of the following: an operating mode of entering NES mode; an operating mode of leaving NES mode; an operating mode of maintaining NES mode; an operating mode of leaving NES mode for a first duration; and an operating mode of maintaining network wake-up for a second duration.

[0239] In one embodiment, the access network device receives first information sent by a first terminal via MSG5; wherein the first information is used to determine the operating mode of the network energy-saving (NES) mode; the access network device sends second information to the first terminal via RRC signaling, MAC CE signaling, or SIB signaling; wherein the second information indicates the network energy-saving operating mode determined by the access network device; the operating mode includes one of the following: an operating mode that leaves the NES mode; an operating mode that remains in the NES mode; an operating mode that leaves the NES mode for a first duration; and an operating mode that remains in the network wake-up state for a second duration.

[0240] In one embodiment, the access network device receives an SR sent by a first terminal; wherein the SR is used to determine the operating mode of the network energy-saving (NES) mode; and sends second information to the first terminal via RRC signaling, MAC CE signaling, or SIB signaling; wherein the second information indicates the network energy-saving operating mode determined by the access network device; the operating mode includes one of the following: an operating mode of entering NES mode; an operating mode of leaving NES mode; an operating mode of maintaining NES mode; an operating mode of leaving NES mode for a first duration; and an operating mode of maintaining network wake-up for a second duration.

[0241] It should be noted that those skilled in the art will understand that the methods provided in the embodiments of this disclosure can be executed alone or together with some methods in the embodiments of this disclosure or some methods in related technologies.

[0242] like Figure 17 As shown, this embodiment provides a network energy saving determination method, wherein the method is executed by an access network device, and the method includes:

[0243] Step 17: Determine the operating mode of the first mode related to network energy saving based on the random access procedure.

[0244] In one embodiment, the first mode is NES mode.

[0245] In one embodiment, please see again Figure 10In response to receiving message 1MSG1, a third duration for extending network wake-up is determined based on the configured ra-ResponseWindow length; during the third duration, message 2MSG2 can be received.

[0246] In one embodiment, in response to receiving MSG1, the cell discontinuous transmission of DTX wake-up ending and ra-ResponseWindow timeout running, the ra-ResponseWindow timer is stopped;

[0247] In one embodiment, in response to receiving message 3MSG3, a fourth duration for extending network wake-up is determined based on the configured ra-ContentionResolutionTimer length; during the fourth duration, message 4MSG4 can be received.

[0248] In one embodiment, in response to receiving MSG3, the cell discontinuous transmission of DTX wake-up ending and ra-ContentionResolutionTimer timeout running, the ra-ContentionResolutionTimer timer is stopped.

[0249] In one embodiment, please see again Figure 11 In response to receiving MSG1, a fifth duration for early network wake-up is determined based on the configured ra-ResponseWindow length; within the fifth duration, MSG2 can be received, and / or MSG3 can be sent.

[0250] In one embodiment, in response to receiving MSG3, a sixth duration for early network wake-up is determined based on the configured ra-ContentionResolutionTimer length; MSG4 can be received within the sixth duration.

[0251] In one embodiment, please see again Figure 12 In response to receiving MSG1, the system determines to extend the network wake-up time; during the extended time, either MSG4 or message 5 (MSG5) can be received or sent.

[0252] In one embodiment, during random access, MSG3 is retransmitted and scheduled, while MSG4 reception also uses scheduling and retransmission scheduling, which is performed through temporary C-RNTI.

[0253] In one embodiment, listening to P-RNTI, SI-RNTI, temporary C-RNTI, and RA-RNTI is permitted during the cell DTX inactivity period.

[0254] In one embodiment, after receiving MSG1, the network side decides to extend the network wake-up time until MSG4 is received, or a slightly longer time to ensure MSG4 reception. This ensures the random access procedure is completed. Alternatively...

[0255] In one embodiment, after receiving MSG1, the network side decides to extend the network wake-up time until MSG5 is received, or a slightly longer time to ensure MSG5 reception. This ensures the RRC connection is successfully established.

[0256] In one embodiment, please see again Figure 13 In response to receiving MSG1 from the terminal at different times, the network side prioritizes sending the first received MSG2 to the access network device. For example, for MSG1 received at different times, the network side prioritizes replying with MSG2 of the MSG1 detected earlier in time.

[0257] In the above embodiments, the network side extends the time length, or the extended time (e.g., SFN, SFN+subframe) to notify the first terminal and / or the second terminal via system broadcast or RRC signaling.

[0258] It should be noted that those skilled in the art will understand that the methods provided in the embodiments of this disclosure can be executed alone or together with some methods in the embodiments of this disclosure or some methods in related technologies.

[0259] like Figure 18 As shown, this embodiment of the disclosure provides an information indicating device, wherein the device includes:

[0260] The sending module 181 is configured to send first information to the access network device;

[0261] The first information is used by the access network device to determine the first mode of operation related to network energy saving.

[0262] It should be noted that those skilled in the art will understand that the methods provided in the embodiments of this disclosure can be executed alone or together with some methods in the embodiments of this disclosure or some methods in related technologies.

[0263] like Figure 19 As shown in the embodiments of this disclosure, a network energy saving determination device is provided, wherein the device includes:

[0264] Module 191 is configured to determine the first mode of operation related to network energy saving.

[0265] It should be noted that those skilled in the art will understand that the methods provided in the embodiments of this disclosure can be executed alone or together with some methods in the embodiments of this disclosure or some methods in related technologies.

[0266] This disclosure provides an information indication system, which includes a terminal and an access network device; the terminal is used to execute any of the methods executed by the terminal in this disclosure, and the access network device is used to execute any of the methods executed by the access network device in this disclosure.

[0267] This disclosure provides a communication device, which includes:

[0268] processor;

[0269] Memory used to store processor-executable instructions;

[0270] The processor is configured to implement, when running executable instructions, the methods applicable to any embodiment of this disclosure.

[0271] The processor may include various types of storage media, which are non-transitory computer storage media that can continue to store information after the communication device loses power.

[0272] The processor can connect to the memory via a bus or other means to read executable programs stored in the memory.

[0273] This disclosure also provides a computer storage medium storing a computer executable program, which, when executed by a processor, implements the method of any embodiment of this disclosure.

[0274] Regarding the apparatus in the above embodiments, the specific manner in which each module performs its operation has been described in detail in the embodiments related to the method, and will not be elaborated upon here.

[0275] like Figure 20 As shown, one embodiment of this disclosure provides a terminal structure.

[0276] Reference Figure 20 The terminal 800 shown in this embodiment is a mobile phone, computer, digital broadcasting terminal, messaging device, game console, tablet device, medical device, fitness device, personal digital assistant, etc.

[0277] Reference Figure 20Terminal 800 may include one or more of the following components: processing component 802, memory 804, power supply component 806, multimedia component 808, audio component 810, input / output (I / O) interface 812, sensor component 814, and communication component 816.

[0278] Processing component 802 typically controls the overall operation of terminal 800, such as operations associated with display, telephone calls, data communication, camera operation, and recording. Processing component 802 may include one or more processors 820 to execute instructions to complete all or part of the steps of the methods described above. Furthermore, processing component 802 may include one or more modules to facilitate interaction between processing component 802 and other components. For example, processing component 802 may include a multimedia module to facilitate interaction between multimedia component 808 and processing component 802.

[0279] Memory 804 is configured to store various types of data to support the operation of device 800. Examples of this data include instructions for any application or method operating on terminal 800, contact data, phonebook data, messages, pictures, videos, etc. Memory 804 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.

[0280] Power supply component 806 provides power to various components of terminal 800. Power supply component 806 may include a power management system, one or more power supplies, and other components associated with generating, managing, and distributing power to terminal 800.

[0281] Multimedia component 808 includes a screen that provides an output interface between terminal 800 and 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 touch or swipe actions but also the duration and pressure associated with the touch or swipe operation. In some embodiments, multimedia component 808 includes a front-facing camera and / or a rear-facing camera. When device 800 is in an operating mode, such as shooting mode or video mode, the front-facing camera and / or 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.

[0282] Audio component 810 is configured to output and / or input audio signals. For example, audio component 810 includes a microphone (MIC) configured to receive external audio signals when terminal 800 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 804 or transmitted via communication component 816. In some embodiments, audio component 810 also includes a speaker for outputting audio signals.

[0283] I / O interface 812 provides an interface between processing component 802 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.

[0284] Sensor assembly 814 includes one or more sensors for providing status assessments of various aspects of terminal 800. For example, sensor assembly 814 may detect the on / off state of device 800, the relative positioning of components such as the display and keypad of terminal 800, changes in the position of terminal 800 or a component of terminal 800, the presence or absence of user contact with terminal 800, the orientation or acceleration / deceleration of terminal 800, and temperature changes of terminal 800. Sensor assembly 814 may include a proximity sensor configured to detect the presence of nearby objects without any physical contact. Sensor assembly 814 may also include a light sensor, such as a CMOS or CCD image sensor, for use in imaging applications. In some embodiments, sensor assembly 814 may also include an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a magnetometer, a pressure sensor, or a temperature sensor.

[0285] Communication component 816 is configured to facilitate wired or wireless communication between terminal 800 and other devices. Terminal 800 can access wireless networks based on communication standards, such as Wi-Fi, 2G, or 3G, or combinations thereof. In one exemplary embodiment, communication component 816 receives broadcast signals or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management system via a broadcast channel. In one exemplary embodiment, communication component 816 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.

[0286] In an exemplary embodiment, terminal 800 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.

[0287] In an exemplary embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium including instructions is also provided, such as a memory 804 including instructions, which can be executed by a processor 820 of a terminal 800 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.

[0288] like Figure 21 As shown, one embodiment of this disclosure illustrates the structure of a base station. For example, base station 900 can be provided as a network-side device. (Refer to...) Figure 21 The base station 900 includes a processing component 922, which further includes one or more processors, and memory resources represented by a memory 932 for storing instructions, such as application programs, that can be executed by the processing component 922. The application programs stored in the memory 932 may include one or more modules, each corresponding to a set of instructions. Furthermore, the processing component 922 is configured to execute instructions to perform any of the methods described above applied to the base station.

[0289] Base station 900 may also include a power supply component 926 configured to perform power management of base station 900, a wired or wireless network interface 950 configured to connect base station 900 to a network, and an input / output (I / O) interface 958. Base station 900 can operate on an operating system stored in memory 932, such as Windows Server™, Mac OS X™, Unix™, Linux™, FreeBSD™, or similar.

[0290] Other embodiments of the invention 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 invention that follow the general principles of the invention 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 invention are indicated by the following claims.

[0291] It should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the precise structure described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of the invention is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An information indication method, wherein, The method is executed by a first terminal, and the method includes: Send MSG1 to the access network equipment; Receive MSG2 sent by the access network device; Send MSG3 to the access network equipment; Receive MSG4 sent by the access network device; Send MSG5 to the access network equipment; MSG1, MSG2, MSG3, and MSG4 are messages in the random access process. MSG1 and MSG3 are used to trigger the access network device to determine the first mode of operation related to network energy saving according to the random access process. MSG5 is an RRC establishment completion message or an RRC recovery completion message. MSG5 includes first information, which is used by the access network device to determine the first mode of operation related to network energy saving.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein, The first information includes one of the following: network slice information, indication information for requesting network wake-up, and time period information for requesting network wake-up.

3. The method according to claim 1, wherein, The first information includes information on whether the first terminal supports or does not support the first mode.

4. The method according to claim 1, wherein, The operating mode includes one of the following: Enter the first mode; Exit the first mode; Maintain the first mode; The first duration after leaving the first mode; and Stay connected to the network for the second time after waking up.

5. The method according to claim 1, wherein, The method further includes: A scheduling request (SR) is sent to the access network device, the SR being used by the access network device to determine a first mode of operation related to network energy saving.

6. The method according to claim 5, wherein, Before sending the scheduling request (SR) to the access network device, the method further includes: Receive the Radio Resource Control (RRC) configuration message sent by the access network device; The RRC configuration message contains third information in the ScheduledRequestToAddMod or LogicalChannelConfig, which indicates whether the transmission of the SR is allowed or not.

7. The method according to claim 6, wherein, If the third information is configured in the ScheduledRequestToAddMod, the SR corresponding to the ScheduledRequestToAddMod is allowed to be sent during NES mode; or, If the third information is configured in the LogicalChannelConfig, the SR associated with the LogicalChannelConfig configured for the Logical Channel (LCH) is allowed to be transmitted during NES mode.

8. The method according to claim 1, wherein, The method further includes: Receive the second information sent by the access network device; The second information indicates the network energy-saving operation mode determined by the access network device.

9. The method according to claim 1, wherein, When MSG1 is received by the access network device, the ra-ResponseWindow length configured by the access network device is used to determine a third duration for extending network wake-up, during which MSG2 can be received; When MSG1 is received by the access network device, the cell discontinuous transmission of DTX wake-up ends and ra-ResponseWindow is running, the ra-ResponseWindow timer is stopped; If MSG3 is received by the access network device, the length of ra-ContentionResolutionTimer configured by the access network device is used to determine a fourth duration for extending the network wake-up time; MSG4 can be received within the fourth duration. When MSG3 is received by the access network equipment, the cell discontinuous transmission of DTX wake-up ends, and ra-ContentionResolutionTimer is running, the ra-ContentionResolutionTimer timer is stopped; When MSG1 is received by the access network device, the length of ra-ResponseWindow configured by the access network device is used to determine the fifth duration for early network wake-up; MSG2 can be received and / or MSG3 can be transmitted within the fifth time period; If MSG3 is received by the access network device, the length of ra-ContentionResolutionTimer configured by the access network device is used to determine the sixth duration for early network wake-up; MSG4 can be received within the sixth duration. If MSG1 is received by the access network device, the network wake-up time is extended; during the extended time, MSG4 or MSG5 can be received or transmitted.

10. A network energy-saving method, wherein, The method is executed by the access network device and includes: Receive MSG1 sent by the first terminal; Send MSG2 to the first terminal; Receive MSG3 sent by the first terminal; MSG4 sent to the first terminal; Receive MSG5 sent by the first terminal; MSG1, MSG2, MSG3, and MSG4 are messages in the random access process. MSG1 and MSG3 are used to trigger the access network device to determine the first mode of operation related to network energy saving according to the random access process. MSG5 is an RRC establishment completion message or an RRC recovery completion message. MSG5 includes first information. The first information is used to determine the first mode of operation related to network energy saving.

11. The method according to claim 10, wherein, The method further includes: The operating mode of the first mode is determined based on the first information.

12. The method according to claim 10, wherein, The first information includes one of the following: network slice information, indication information for requesting network wake-up, and time period information for requesting network wake-up.

13. The method according to claim 10, wherein, The first information includes information on whether the first terminal supports or does not support the first mode.

14. The method of claim 10, wherein, The operating mode includes one of the following: Enter the first mode; Exit the first mode; Maintain the first mode; The first duration after leaving the first mode; and Stay connected to the network for the second time after waking up.

15. The method according to claim 10, wherein, The method further includes: Receive the scheduling request SR sent by the first terminal; Based on the SR, the first mode of operation related to network energy saving is determined.

16. The method according to claim 15, wherein, Before receiving the scheduling request SR sent by the first terminal, the method further includes: Send a Radio Resource Control (RRC) configuration message to the first terminal; The RRC configuration message contains third information in the ScheduledRequestToAddMod or LogicalChannelConfig, which indicates whether the transmission of the SR is allowed or not.

17. The method according to claim 16, wherein, If the third information is configured in the ScheduledRequestToAddMod, the SR corresponding to the ScheduledRequestToAddMod is allowed to be sent during NES mode; or, If the third information is configured in the LogicalChannelConfig, the SR associated with the logical channel LCH configured in the LogicalChannelConfig is allowed to be transmitted during NES mode.

18. The method according to claim 10, wherein, The method further includes: Send the second information to the first terminal and / or the second terminal; The second information indicates the network energy-saving operation mode determined by the access network device.

19. The method according to claim 10, wherein, The method further includes at least one of the following: In response to receiving message 1MSG1, a third duration for extending network wake-up is determined based on the configured ra-ResponseWindow length; during the third duration, message 2MSG2 can be received. In response to receiving MSG1, the cell ending its discontinuous DTX wake-up and the ra-ResponseWindow running, stop the ra-ResponseWindow timer; In response to receiving message 3MSG3, a fourth duration for extending the network wake-up is determined based on the configured ra-ContentionResolutionTimer length; during the fourth duration, message 4MSG4 can be received. In response to receiving MSG3, the cell's discontinuous DTX wake-up ending, and the ra-ContentionResolutionTimer running, stop the ra-ContentionResolutionTimer timer; In response to receiving MSG1, a fifth duration for early network wake-up is determined based on the configured ra-ResponseWindow length; within the fifth duration, MSG2 can be received, and / or MSG3 can be sent; In response to receiving MSG3, a sixth duration for early network wake-up is determined based on the configured ra-ContentionResolutionTimer length; MSG4 can be received within the sixth duration. In response to receiving MSG1, determine the duration of network wake-up; during the extended duration, MSG4 or message 5MSG5 can be received or sent.

20. The method of claim 10, wherein, The method further includes: In response to receiving the MSG1 sent by the terminal at different times, the first received MSG2 is sent to the access network device first.

21. An information indicating device, wherein, The device includes: The sending module is configured to send MSG1 to the access network device; receive MSG2 sent by the access network device; send MSG3 to the access network device; receive MSG4 sent by the access network device; and send MSG5 to the access network device. MSG1, MSG2, MSG3, and MSG4 are messages during the random access process. MSG1 and MSG3 are used to trigger the access network device to determine the first operating mode related to network energy saving based on the random access process. MSG5 is an RRC establishment completion message or an RRC recovery completion message. MSG5 includes first information, which is used by the access network device to determine the first operating mode related to network energy saving.

22. A network energy-saving determination device, wherein, The device includes: The determination module is configured to receive MSG1 sent by the first terminal; send MSG2 to the first terminal; receive MSG3 sent by the first terminal; send MSG4 to the first terminal; and receive MSG5 sent by the first terminal. MSG1, MSG2, MSG3, and MSG4 are messages during the random access process. MSG1 and MSG3 are used to trigger the access network device to determine the operating mode of the first mode related to network energy saving according to the random access process. MSG5 is an RRC establishment completion message or an RRC recovery completion message, and MSG5 includes first information. The first information is used to determine the operating mode of the first mode related to network energy saving.

23. A communication device, wherein, include: One or more processors; The processor is configured to invoke instructions to cause the communication device to execute the information indication method according to any one of claims 1 to 9 and 10 to 20.

24. A storage medium storing instructions, characterized in that, When the instruction is executed on the communication device, the communication device performs the information indication method as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, or claims 10 to 20.

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