An information transmission method and device, a communication device, and a storage medium

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method and apparatus for information transmission, a communication device and a storage medium. A network side device sends discontinuous reception (DRX) configuration information to a user equipment (UE). The DRX configuration information is used to indicate N DRX cycle configuration parameters, wherein the N DRX cycle configuration parameters include I DRX long cycle configuration parameters and / or J DRX short cycle configuration parameters, wherein N, I and J are natural numbers, and at least one of I and J is greater than or equal to 2.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to, but is not limited to, the field of communication technology, and in particular to an information transmission method, apparatus, communication equipment, and storage medium. Background Technology

[0002] In cellular mobile communication systems, to conserve power for User Equipment (UE), a Discontinuous Reception (DRX) mechanism is introduced. This means that when the UE is in connected mode, it does not need to continuously listen to the base station's control channel, but rather listens to it intermittently. During the onduration period, the UE listens to the control channel, during which its radio frequency (RF) link is open and it continuously listens to the control channel; outside of the onduration period, the UE is in a power-saving state, and its RF link is turned off. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This disclosure presents an information transmission method, apparatus, communication device, and storage medium.

[0004] According to a first aspect of this disclosure, an information transmission method is provided, wherein the method is executed by a network-side device, comprising:

[0005] Send discontinuous reception DRX configuration information to the user equipment (UE); wherein the DRX configuration information is used to indicate N DRX period configuration parameters, wherein the N DRX period configuration parameters include: I DRX long period configuration parameters and / or J DRX short period configuration parameters, wherein N, I and J are natural numbers, and at least one of I and J is greater than or equal to 2.

[0006] In one embodiment, different DRX configuration information is used to indicate sub-parameters in different DRX cycle configuration parameters.

[0007] In one embodiment, one of the DRX configuration information is used to indicate the same type of sub-parameter among a plurality of DRX periodic configuration parameters.

[0008] In one embodiment, the DRX configuration information corresponding to the sub-parameters in the DRX long-cycle configuration parameters is used to indicate the sub-parameters in the DRX short-cycle configuration parameters.

[0009] In one embodiment, in response to a sub-parameter of the first DRX cycle configuration parameter among the N DRX cycle configuration parameters not having corresponding DRX configuration information, the sub-parameter of the first DRX cycle configuration parameter is determined by at least one of the following methods:

[0010] The sub-parameters of the first DRX cycle configuration parameter are defined by the communication protocol;

[0011] The sub-parameters of the first DRX cycle configuration parameters are preset values;

[0012] The sub-parameters of the first DRX cycle configuration parameter are indicated by the DRX configuration information of the second DRX cycle configuration parameter among the N DRX cycle configuration parameters.

[0013] In one embodiment, the first DRX cycle configuration parameter is a DRX short cycle configuration parameter, and the second DRX cycle configuration parameter is a DRX long cycle configuration parameter.

[0014] In one embodiment, the correspondence between DRX cycles of different DRX cycle configuration parameters includes at least one of the following:

[0015] The DRX long-cycle configuration parameter with a longer DRX cycle corresponds to a DRX cycle that is X times the DRX long-cycle configuration parameter with a shorter DRX cycle, where X is a positive integer greater than or equal to 1.

[0016] The DRX period corresponding to the DRX short-period configuration parameter with a longer DRX period is Y times the DRX period corresponding to the DRX short-period configuration parameter with a shorter DRX period, where Y is a positive integer greater than or equal to 1.

[0017] The DRX long-cycle configuration parameter corresponds to a DRX cycle that is Z times the DRX cycle corresponding to the DRX short-cycle configuration parameter, where Z is a positive integer greater than or equal to 1.

[0018] In one embodiment, the timer used for different DRX period configuration parameters includes at least one of the following:

[0019] Different DRX cycle configuration parameters employ different DRX enable duration timers;

[0020] Different DRX cycle configuration parameters use different DRX inactive timers;

[0021] Different DRX short-cycle configuration parameters use different DRX short-cycle timers.

[0022] In one embodiment, the timer used for different DRX period configuration parameters includes at least one of the following:

[0023] Different DRX cycle configuration parameters use the same DRX enable duration timer;

[0024] Different DRX cycle configuration parameters use the same DRX inactive timer;

[0025] Different DRX cycle configuration parameters use the same DRX short-cycle timer.

[0026] In one embodiment, the method further includes: sending downlink control information with cyclic redundancy check scrambled by PS-Radio Network Tempory Identity (DCP), wherein the DCP is associated with at least one of the I DRX long-cycle configuration parameters.

[0027] In one embodiment, the DRX long-term configuration parameters associated with the DCP are defined by the communication protocol;

[0028] or,

[0029] The DRX long-term configuration parameters associated with the DCP are determined by the indication information sent by the network-side device.

[0030] In one embodiment, the DCP's listening start position is associated with one of the I DRX long-term configuration parameters.

[0031] In one embodiment, the DRX long-cycle configuration parameter associated with the DCP's listening start position is specified by the communication protocol;

[0032] or,

[0033] The DRX long-term configuration parameter associated with the DCP's listening start position is indicated by the network-side device.

[0034] In one embodiment, the method further includes:

[0035] Send a Discontinuous Reception Command Medium Access Control Element (DRX Command MAC CE), wherein the DRX Command MAC CE is associated with at least one of the I DRX long-cycle configuration parameters.

[0036] In one embodiment, the method further includes at least one of the following:

[0037] Send an activation indication message to indicate that at least one of the DRX cycle configuration parameters has been activated;

[0038] Based on the communication protocol, at least one of the DRX cycle configuration parameters that are in effect are determined.

[0039] In one embodiment, the sending of the activation indication information includes at least one of the following:

[0040] Send a Radio Resource Control (RRC) message carrying the activation indication information;

[0041] Send downlink control information (DCI) carrying the activation indication information;

[0042] Send the Medium Access Control Element (MAC CE) carrying the activation indication information.

[0043] According to a second aspect of this disclosure, an information transmission method is provided, wherein the method is executed by a user equipment (UE), comprising:

[0044] The system receives discontinuous reception DRX configuration information sent by a network-side device; wherein the DRX configuration information is used to indicate N DRX period configuration parameters, wherein the N DRX period configuration parameters include: I DRX long period configuration parameters and / or J DRX short period configuration parameters, wherein N, I and J are natural numbers, and at least one of I and J is greater than or equal to 2.

[0045] In one embodiment, different DRX configuration information is used to indicate sub-parameters in different DRX cycle configuration parameters.

[0046] In one embodiment, one of the DRX configuration information is used to indicate the same type of sub-parameter among a plurality of DRX periodic configuration parameters.

[0047] In one embodiment, the DRX configuration information corresponding to the sub-parameters in the DRX long-cycle configuration parameters is used to indicate the sub-parameters in the DRX short-cycle configuration parameters.

[0048] In one embodiment, in response to a sub-parameter of the first DRX cycle configuration parameter among the N DRX cycle configuration parameters not having corresponding DRX configuration information, the sub-parameter of the first DRX cycle configuration parameter is determined by at least one of the following methods:

[0049] The sub-parameters of the first DRX cycle configuration parameter are defined by the communication protocol;

[0050] The sub-parameters of the first DRX cycle configuration parameters are preset values;

[0051] The sub-parameters of the first DRX cycle configuration parameter are indicated by the DRX configuration information of the second DRX cycle configuration parameter among the N DRX cycle configuration parameters.

[0052] In one embodiment, the first DRX cycle configuration parameter is a DRX short cycle configuration parameter, and the second DRX cycle configuration parameter is a DRX long cycle configuration parameter.

[0053] In one embodiment, the correspondence between DRX cycles of different DRX cycle configuration parameters includes at least one of the following:

[0054] The DRX long-cycle configuration parameter with a longer DRX cycle corresponds to a DRX cycle that is X times the DRX long-cycle configuration parameter with a shorter DRX cycle, where X is a positive integer greater than or equal to 1.

[0055] And / or,

[0056] The DRX period corresponding to the DRX short-period configuration parameter with a longer DRX period is Y times the DRX period corresponding to the DRX short-period configuration parameter with a shorter DRX period, where Y is a positive integer greater than or equal to 1.

[0057] And / or,

[0058] The DRX long-cycle configuration parameter corresponds to a DRX cycle that is Z times the DRX cycle corresponding to the DRX short-cycle configuration parameter, where Z is a positive integer greater than or equal to 1.

[0059] In one embodiment, the timer used for different DRX period configuration parameters includes at least one of the following:

[0060] Different DRX cycle configuration parameters employ different DRX enable duration timers;

[0061] Different DRX cycle configuration parameters use different DRX inactive timers;

[0062] Different DRX short-cycle configuration parameters use different DRX short-cycle timers.

[0063] In one embodiment, the timer used for different DRX period configuration parameters includes at least one of the following:

[0064] Different DRX cycle configuration parameters use the same DRX enable duration timer;

[0065] Different DRX cycle configuration parameters use the same DRX inactive timer;

[0066] Different DRX cycle configuration parameters use the same DRX short-cycle timer.

[0067] In one embodiment, the method further includes:

[0068] Receive downlink control information (DCP) with cyclic redundancy check scrambled by a temporary identifier of the energy-saving wireless network, wherein the DCP is associated with at least one of the I long-term configuration parameters of the DRX.

[0069] In one embodiment, the DRX long-term configuration parameters associated with the DCP are defined by the communication protocol;

[0070] or,

[0071] The DRX long-term configuration parameters associated with the DCP are determined by the indication information sent by the network-side device.

[0072] In one embodiment, the DCP's listening start position is associated with one of the I DRX long-term configuration parameters.

[0073] In one embodiment, the DRX long-cycle configuration parameter associated with the DCP's listening start position is specified by the communication protocol;

[0074] or,

[0075] The DRX long-term configuration parameter associated with the DCP's listening start position is indicated by the network-side device.

[0076] In one embodiment, the method further includes:

[0077] Receive discontinuously received command media access control control unit (DRX Command MAC CE), wherein the DRX Command MAC CE is associated with at least one of the I DRX long-cycle configuration parameters.

[0078] In one embodiment, the method further includes at least one of the following:

[0079] Receive activation indication information, which indicates that at least one of the DRX cycle configuration parameters has been activated;

[0080] Based on the communication protocol, at least one of the effective DRX cycle configuration parameters is determined.

[0081] In one embodiment, receiving the activation indication information includes at least one of the following:

[0082] Receive a Radio Resource Control (RRC) message carrying the activation indication information;

[0083] Receive downlink control information (DCI) carrying the activation indication information;

[0084] The Media Access Control Unit (MAC CE) receives the activation indication information.

[0085] According to a third aspect of this disclosure, an information transmission apparatus is provided, wherein the apparatus, disposed in a network-side device, includes:

[0086] The transceiver module is configured to send discontinuous reception DRX configuration information to the user equipment (UE); wherein the DRX configuration information is used to indicate N DRX period configuration parameters, wherein the N DRX period configuration parameters include: I DRX long period configuration parameters and / or J DRX short period configuration parameters, wherein N, I and J are natural numbers, and at least one of I and J is greater than or equal to 2.

[0087] In one embodiment, different DRX configuration information is used to indicate sub-parameters in different DRX cycle configuration parameters.

[0088] In one embodiment, one of the DRX configuration information is used to indicate the same type of sub-parameter among a plurality of DRX periodic configuration parameters.

[0089] In one embodiment, the DRX configuration information corresponding to the sub-parameters in the DRX long-cycle configuration parameters is used to indicate the sub-parameters in the DRX short-cycle configuration parameters.

[0090] In one embodiment, in response to a sub-parameter of the first DRX cycle configuration parameter among the N DRX cycle configuration parameters not having corresponding DRX configuration information, the sub-parameter of the first DRX cycle configuration parameter is determined by at least one of the following methods:

[0091] The sub-parameters of the first DRX cycle configuration parameter are defined by the communication protocol;

[0092] The sub-parameters of the first DRX cycle configuration parameters are preset values;

[0093] The sub-parameters of the first DRX cycle configuration parameter are indicated by the DRX configuration information of the second DRX cycle configuration parameter among the N DRX cycle configuration parameters.

[0094] In one embodiment, the first DRX cycle configuration parameter is a DRX short cycle configuration parameter, and the second DRX cycle configuration parameter is a DRX long cycle configuration parameter.

[0095] In one embodiment, the correspondence between DRX cycles of different DRX cycle configuration parameters includes at least one of the following:

[0096] The DRX long-cycle configuration parameter with a longer DRX cycle corresponds to a DRX cycle that is X times the DRX long-cycle configuration parameter with a shorter DRX cycle, where X is a positive integer greater than or equal to 1.

[0097] The DRX period corresponding to the DRX short-period configuration parameter with a longer DRX period is Y times the DRX period corresponding to the DRX short-period configuration parameter with a shorter DRX period, where Y is a positive integer greater than or equal to 1.

[0098] The DRX long-cycle configuration parameter corresponds to a DRX cycle that is Z times the DRX cycle corresponding to the DRX short-cycle configuration parameter, where Z is a positive integer greater than or equal to 1.

[0099] In one embodiment, the timer used for different DRX period configuration parameters includes at least one of the following:

[0100] Different DRX cycle configuration parameters employ different DRX enable duration timers;

[0101] Different DRX cycle configuration parameters use different DRX inactive timers;

[0102] Different DRX short-cycle configuration parameters use different DRX short-cycle timers.

[0103] In one embodiment, the timer used for different DRX period configuration parameters includes at least one of the following:

[0104] Different DRX cycle configuration parameters use the same DRX enable duration timer;

[0105] Different DRX cycle configuration parameters use the same DRX inactive timer;

[0106] Different DRX cycle configuration parameters use the same DRX short-cycle timer.

[0107] In one embodiment, the transceiver module is further configured to:

[0108] Send downlink control information (DCP) with cyclic redundancy check scrambled by a temporary identifier for the energy-saving wireless network, wherein the DCP is associated with at least one of the I long-term configuration parameters of the DRX.

[0109] In one embodiment, the DRX long-term configuration parameters associated with the DCP are defined by the communication protocol;

[0110] or,

[0111] The DRX long-term configuration parameters associated with the DCP are determined by the indication information sent by the network-side device.

[0112] In one embodiment, the DCP's listening start position is associated with one of the I DRX long-term configuration parameters.

[0113] In one embodiment, the DRX long-cycle configuration parameter associated with the DCP's listening start position is specified by the communication protocol;

[0114] or,

[0115] The DRX long-term configuration parameter associated with the DCP's listening start position is indicated by the network-side device.

[0116] In one embodiment, the transceiver module is further configured to:

[0117] Send a discontinuous receive command Media Access Control Controller (DRX Command MAC CE), wherein the DRX Command MAC CE is associated with at least one of the I DRX long-cycle configuration parameters.

[0118] In one embodiment, the transceiver module is further configured to: send an activation indication message to indicate the activation of at least one of the DRX period configuration parameters;

[0119] And / or,

[0120] The device further includes a processing module configured to determine at least one effective DRX cycle configuration parameter based on a communication protocol.

[0121] In one embodiment, the transceiver module is specifically configured to include at least one of the following:

[0122] Send a Radio Resource Control (RRC) message carrying the activation indication information;

[0123] Send downlink control information (DCI) carrying the activation indication information;

[0124] Send the Media Access Control Unit (MAC CE) carrying the activation indication information.

[0125] According to a fourth aspect of this disclosure, an information transmission apparatus is provided, wherein the apparatus is disposed in a user equipment (UE) and includes:

[0126] The transceiver module is configured to receive discontinuous DRX configuration information sent by the network-side device; wherein the DRX configuration information is used to indicate N DRX period configuration parameters, wherein the N DRX period configuration parameters include: I DRX long period configuration parameters and / or J DRX short period configuration parameters, wherein N, I and J are natural numbers, and at least one of I and J is greater than or equal to 2.

[0127] In one embodiment, different DRX configuration information is used to indicate sub-parameters in different DRX cycle configuration parameters.

[0128] In one embodiment, one of the DRX configuration information is used to indicate the same type of sub-parameter among a plurality of DRX periodic configuration parameters.

[0129] In one embodiment, the DRX configuration information corresponding to the sub-parameters in the DRX long-cycle configuration parameters is used to indicate the sub-parameters in the DRX short-cycle configuration parameters.

[0130] In one embodiment, in response to a sub-parameter of the first DRX cycle configuration parameter among the N DRX cycle configuration parameters not having corresponding DRX configuration information, the sub-parameter of the first DRX cycle configuration parameter is determined by at least one of the following methods:

[0131] The sub-parameters of the first DRX cycle configuration parameter are defined by the communication protocol;

[0132] The sub-parameters of the first DRX cycle configuration parameters are preset values;

[0133] The sub-parameters of the first DRX cycle configuration parameter are indicated by the DRX configuration information of the second DRX cycle configuration parameter among the N DRX cycle configuration parameters.

[0134] In one embodiment, the first DRX cycle configuration parameter is a DRX short cycle configuration parameter, and the second DRX cycle configuration parameter is a DRX long cycle configuration parameter.

[0135] In one embodiment, the correspondence between DRX cycles of different DRX cycle configuration parameters includes at least one of the following:

[0136] The DRX long-cycle configuration parameter with a longer DRX cycle corresponds to a DRX cycle that is X times the DRX long-cycle configuration parameter with a shorter DRX cycle, where X is a positive integer greater than or equal to 1.

[0137] The DRX period corresponding to the DRX short-period configuration parameter with a longer DRX period is Y times the DRX period corresponding to the DRX short-period configuration parameter with a shorter DRX period, where Y is a positive integer greater than or equal to 1.

[0138] The DRX long-cycle configuration parameter corresponds to a DRX cycle that is Z times the DRX cycle corresponding to the DRX short-cycle configuration parameter, where Z is a positive integer greater than or equal to 1.

[0139] In one embodiment, the timer used for different DRX period configuration parameters includes at least one of the following:

[0140] Different DRX cycle configuration parameters employ different DRX enable duration timers;

[0141] Different DRX cycle configuration parameters use different DRX inactive timers;

[0142] Different DRX short-cycle configuration parameters use different DRX short-cycle timers.

[0143] In one embodiment, the timer used for different DRX period configuration parameters includes at least one of the following:

[0144] Different DRX cycle configuration parameters use the same DRX enable duration timer;

[0145] Different DRX cycle configuration parameters use the same DRX inactive timer;

[0146] Different DRX cycle configuration parameters use the same DRX short-cycle timer.

[0147] In one embodiment, the transceiver module is further configured to:

[0148] Receive downlink control information (DCP) with cyclic redundancy check scrambled by a temporary identifier of the energy-saving wireless network, wherein the DCP is associated with at least one of the I long-term configuration parameters of the DRX.

[0149] In one embodiment, the DRX long-term configuration parameters associated with the DCP are defined by the communication protocol;

[0150] or,

[0151] The DRX long-term configuration parameters associated with the DCP are determined by the indication information sent by the network-side device.

[0152] In one embodiment, the DCP's listening start position is associated with one of the I DRX long-term configuration parameters.

[0153] In one embodiment, the DRX long-cycle configuration parameter associated with the DCP's listening start position is specified by the communication protocol;

[0154] or,

[0155] The DRX long-term configuration parameter associated with the DCP's listening start position is indicated by the network-side device.

[0156] In one embodiment, the transceiver module is further configured to:

[0157] Receive discontinuously received command media access control control unit (DRX Command MAC CE), wherein the DRX Command MAC CE is associated with at least one of the I DRX long-cycle configuration parameters.

[0158] In one embodiment, the transceiver module is further configured to: receive an activation indication message, used to indicate the activation of at least one of the DRX period configuration parameters;

[0159] And / or,

[0160] The device further includes a processing module configured to determine at least one effective DRX cycle configuration parameter based on a communication protocol.

[0161] In one embodiment, the transceiver module is specifically configured to include at least one of the following:

[0162] Receive a Radio Resource Control (RRC) message carrying the activation indication information;

[0163] Receive downlink control information (DCI) carrying the activation indication information;

[0164] The Media Access Control Unit (MAC CE) receives the activation indication information.

[0165] According to a fifth aspect of this disclosure, a communication device is provided, wherein the communication device comprises:

[0166] processor;

[0167] Memory used to store the processor's executable instructions;

[0168] The processor is configured to implement the information transmission method described in the first or second aspect when running the executable instructions.

[0169] According to a sixth aspect of this disclosure, a computer storage medium is provided, wherein the computer storage medium stores a computer executable program, which, when executed by a processor, implements the information transmission method described in the first or second aspect.

[0170] The technical solutions provided in this disclosure may have the following beneficial effects:

[0171] In this embodiment, the network-side device sends DRX configuration information to the UE. The DRX configuration information indicates N DRX period configuration parameters, including I long-period DRX configuration parameters and / or J short-period DRX configuration parameters, where N, I, and J are natural numbers, and at least one of I and J is greater than or equal to 2. Thus, by configuring multiple DRX period configuration parameters, the DRX can accommodate the periodic variations of different service data transmissions, reducing data transmission latency caused by inconsistencies between the service data transmission period and the DRX period. This saves UE power while meeting data transmission requirements and improving data transmission efficiency.

[0172] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit the embodiments of this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0173] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a wireless communication system.

[0174] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a DRX according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0175] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating a data transmission cycle variation according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0176] Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating an information transmission method according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0177] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram illustrating a timer restart position according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0178] Figure 6 This is a flowchart illustrating an information transmission method according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0179] Figure 7 This is a flowchart illustrating an information transmission method according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0180] Figure 8 This is a flowchart illustrating an information transmission method according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0181] Figure 9 This is a flowchart illustrating an information transmission method according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0182] Figure 10 This is a flowchart illustrating an information transmission method according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0183] Figure 11 This is a flowchart illustrating an information transmission method according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0184] Figure 12 This is a flowchart illustrating an information transmission method according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0185] Figure 13 This is a block diagram illustrating an information transmission device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0186] Figure 14 This is a block diagram illustrating an information transmission device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0187] Figure 15 This is a block diagram illustrating a UE according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0188] Figure 16 This is a block diagram illustrating a base station according to an exemplary embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0189] 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 numbers in different drawings represent 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 those embodiments.

[0190] The terminology used in this disclosure is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the embodiments of this disclosure. The singular forms “a” and “the” as used in this disclosure 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.

[0191] 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."

[0192] 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 cellular mobile communication technology. The wireless communication system may include: several user equipment 110 and several base stations 120.

[0193] User equipment 110 can be a device that provides voice and / or data connectivity to a user. User equipment 110 can communicate with one or more core networks via a Radio Access Network (RAN). User equipment 110 can be an Internet of Things (IoT) user equipment, such as sensor devices, mobile phones (or "cellular" phones), and computers with IoT user equipment capabilities. For example, it can 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 can also be a device from an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). Alternatively, user equipment 110 can 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.

[0194] Base station 120 can be a network-side device in a wireless communication system. This wireless communication system can be a 4G system (also known as Long Term Evolution, LTE); or it can be a 5G system (also known as a New Radio, 5G NR, or 5G NR system). Alternatively, it can be the next generation after 5G. In this case, the access network in the 5G system can be called a New Generation-Radio Access Network (NG-RAN).

[0195] 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 Medium 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.

[0196] 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.

[0197] In some embodiments, user equipment 110 can also establish E2E (End to End) connections. Examples include vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication, vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication, and vehicle-to-pedestrian (V2P) communication in vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication.

[0198] Here, the user equipment mentioned above can be considered as the terminal equipment in the following embodiments.

[0199] In some embodiments, the wireless communication system described above may further include a network management device 130.

[0200] 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.

[0201] 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.

[0202] like Figure 2 As shown, On Duration occurs periodically, with the specific period configured by network-side equipment such as the base station. To achieve UE power saving and avoid excessive transmission latency between the base station and the UE, the concepts of DRX Long Cycle and DRX Short Cycle are introduced. In the DRX Short Cycle, On Duration occurs more frequently than in the DRX Long Cycle. If the UE is configured with both DRX Long Cycle and DRX Short Cycle, after the DRX Short Cycle starts, the UE will then listen according to the DRX Long Cycle after the DRX-ShortCycletimer expires.

[0203] The starting positions of the OnDuration for both the long-term and short-term DRX cycles are as follows:

[0204] If you use a short DRX cycle in a DRX group, and the following expression is satisfied:

[0205] [(SFN×10)+subframe number]modulo(drx-ShortCycle)=(drx-StartOffset)modulo(drx-ShortCycle);

[0206] After a delay of drx-SlotOffset at the start of the subframe, the DRX duration timer (drx-OnDurationtimer) is started.

[0207] If you use a long DRX cycle in a DRX group, and the following expression is satisfied:

[0208] [(SFN×10)+subframe number]modulo(drx-LongCycle)=drx-StartOffset:

[0209] After a delay of drx-SlotOffset at the start of the subframe, the DRX duration timer (drx-OnDurationtimer) is started.

[0210] οdrx-OnDurationtimer: The time interval starting from the beginning of the DRX cycle; this period is the active time.

[0211] οdrx-SlotOffset: The time delay before starting drx-OnDurationtimer

[0212] οdrx-Inactivitytimer: For the current MAC entity, the duration after a new uplink or downlink transmission is indicated by the PDCCH.

[0213] οdrx-RetransmissiontimerDL (for downlink HARQ (Hybrid Automatic Repeat Request) processes other than broadcast): The maximum duration until a downlink retransmission is received.

[0214] οdrx-RetransmissiontimerUL (for uplink HARQ process): The maximum duration until an uplink grant for uplink retransmission is received.

[0215] οdrx-LongCycleStartOffset: Indicates the long cycle (drx-LongCycle) and the starting offset (drx-StartOffset) of the DRX, specifying the starting position of the long and short DRX cycles.

[0216] οdrx-ShortCycle (optional): DRX short cycle.

[0217] οdrx-ShortCycletimer (optional): The duration of the DRX short cycle for the UE. Indicates how many subframes without receiving a PDCCH within the short cycle before entering the long cycle.

[0218] οdrx-HARQ-RTT-timerDL (for downlink HARQ other than broadcast): The minimum duration expected by the MAC entity before receiving downlink resource allocation control signaling for downlink HARQ retransmission.

[0219] οdrx-HARQ-RTT-timerUL (for uplink HARQ process): The minimum duration expected by the MAC entity before receiving uplink authorization signaling for uplink HARQ retransmission.

[0220] The DRX long cycle (drx-LongCycle) value range in the general DRX configuration is (10ms, 20ms, 32ms, 40ms, 60ms, 64ms, 70ms, 80ms, 128ms, 160ms, 256ms, 320ms), and the DRX short cycle (drx-ShortCycle) value range is (2ms, 3ms, 4ms, 5ms, 6ms, 7ms, 8ms, 10ms, 14ms, 16ms, 20ms, 30ms, 32ms, 35ms, 40ms, 64ms, 80ms, 128ms, 160ms, 256ms, 320ms, 512ms, 640ms).

[0221] Extended Reality (XR) services are one of the service types that 5G systems are required to support. XR includes AR / VR / Cloud gaming, etc. A typical characteristic of XR services is that they operate at a fixed frame rate, with a fixed time interval for data to reach the UE. However, there is additional latency jitter beyond this fixed interval, causing the actual data to arrive at the UE earlier or later. An XR service arrival model diagram is shown below. Figure 3 (A possible example: a frame rate of 60 FPS (Frameper second), which is a period of 16.67 ms, with a jitter range of [4, -4] ms)

[0222] However, XR services often consist of multiple data streams, each with a potentially different cycle time.

[0223] Therefore, how to ensure that the DRX cycle can meet the needs of different cycles of XR data stream is an urgent problem to be solved.

[0224] like Figure 4 As shown, this disclosure provides an information transmission method, executed by a network-side device, including:

[0225] Step 401: Send DRX configuration information to the UE; wherein the DRX configuration information is used to indicate N DRX period configuration parameters, wherein the N DRX period configuration parameters include: I DRX long period configuration parameters and / or J DRX short period configuration parameters, wherein N, I and J are natural numbers, and at least one of I and J is greater than or equal to 2.

[0226] Here, network-side equipment can be access network equipment such as base stations, or core network equipment.

[0227] In one possible implementation, the access network device can determine the DRX configuration information and send it to the UE.

[0228] In one possible implementation, the DRX configuration information can be determined by the core network equipment and sent to the UE through the access network equipment.

[0229] DRX cycle configuration parameters can be a set of DRX cycle configuration parameters associated with the DRX cycle, and a DRX cycle configuration parameter can be composed of multiple sub-parameters.

[0230] For example, DRX cycle configuration parameters may include, but are not limited to, the following sub-parameters: cycle (i.e., DRXCycle), duration (OnDuration), duration of the non-continuous reception inactivity timer (DRX Inactivitytimer, DRX IAT timer), drx-SlotOffset (i.e., the delay before starting drx-OnDurationtimer), and drx-StartOffset (i.e., the starting offset). For long DRX cycles, configuration parameters may also include: long DRX cycle (Long DRXCycle), etc.; DRX short cycle configuration parameters may also include: short DRX cycle (Short DRX Cycle), and duration of short cycle (drx-ShortCycletimer).

[0231] In one possible implementation, the DRX cycle differs depending on the DRX cycle configuration parameter. Here, the DRX cycle can include a long DRX cycle and / or a short DRX cycle.

[0232] Network-side devices can be configured with multiple long-cycle DRX configuration parameters and / or multiple short-cycle DRX configuration parameters to meet the data transmission cycle requirements of different services, such as XR services.

[0233] For example, when the data transmission cycle is short, the OnDuration period in the DRX cycle configuration parameter can be used for transmission, reducing the data transmission latency caused by the longer DRX cycle. This improves the real-time performance of services.

[0234] In one possible implementation, the network-side device can be configured with multiple long-cycle DRX configuration parameters and one short-cycle DRX configuration parameter.

[0235] In one possible implementation, the network-side device can be configured with one long-cycle DRX configuration parameter and multiple short-cycle DRX configuration parameters.

[0236] In one possible implementation, the network-side device can configure multiple long-cycle DRX configuration parameters, but not short-cycle DRX configuration parameters.

[0237] In one possible implementation, sending DRX configuration information to the user equipment (UE) includes at least one of the following:

[0238] Send a Radio Resource Control (RRC) message carrying the DRX configuration information to the UE;

[0239] Send downlink control information (DCI) carrying the DRX configuration information to the UE;

[0240] Send a Media Access Control Unit (MAC CE) message carrying the DRX configuration information to the UE.

[0241] DRX configuration information can be used to indicate a sub-parameter of a DRX cycle configuration parameter, or a single DRX configuration information can be used to indicate one sub-parameter of a DRX cycle configuration parameter, or a single DRX configuration information can be used to indicate all sub-parameters of n DRX cycle configuration parameters, where n is a positive integer less than or equal to N. The number of sub-parameters indicated by a single DRX configuration information is not limited here.

[0242] In one possible implementation, the network-side device sends multiple DRX configuration information messages to the UE, each DRX configuration information message indicating a sub-parameter of the DRX periodic configuration parameters. The network-side device can send multiple DRX configuration information messages to the UE via a single signaling message, or it can send multiple DRX configuration information messages to the UE via multiple signaling messages; this embodiment does not limit this.

[0243] For example, a DRX cycle configuration parameter (DRX long cycle configuration parameter or DRX short cycle configuration parameter) can correspond to multiple DRX configuration information, each indicating a sub-parameter of the DRX cycle. Each DRX configuration information can be carried by an Informatica Element (IE).

[0244] In this way, by configuring multiple DRX cycle configuration parameters, the DRX can meet the cycle changes of different service data transmission, reduce the data transmission latency caused by the inconsistency between the service data transmission cycle and the DRX cycle, save UE power while meeting data transmission requirements and improving data transmission efficiency.

[0245] In one embodiment, different DRX configuration information is used to indicate sub-parameters in different DRX cycle configuration parameters.

[0246] Here, the sub-parameters of different DRX cycle configuration parameters can be configured separately using different DRX configuration information. That is, the DRX configuration parameters include first information, which is used to indicate the unique sub-parameters of each DRX cycle configuration parameter. The first information is used to indicate the sub-parameters in different DRX short-cycle configurations. In other words, different first information is used to indicate the sub-parameters in different DRX short-cycle configurations.

[0247] In one possible implementation, a DRX configuration information is used to indicate a DRX cycle configuration parameter, and the DRX configuration information is different for different DRX cycles.

[0248] In one possible implementation, a DRX configuration information is used to indicate the sub-parameters of the configuration parameters for a DRX cycle, and the DRX configuration information is different for different sub-parameters.

[0249] In one possible implementation, the configuration parameters for different DRX cycles can be the same or different.

[0250] For example, the DRX configuration information for each DRX cycle configuration parameter occupies a separate IE.

[0251] For example, the network side can be configured with two sets of long-term DRX configuration parameters and / or two sets of short-term DRX configuration parameters. The DRX configuration information of each set of long-term DRX configuration parameters occupies an independent IE, and the DRX configuration information of each set of short-term DRX configuration parameters occupies an independent IE.

[0252] The specific configuration is as follows:

[0253] The first set of DRX long-cycle configuration parameters: cycle length 1, duration (OnDuration) length 1, non-continuous reception inactivity timer (DRX Inactivitytimer, DRX IAT timer) length 1...

[0254] The second set of DRX long-cycle configuration parameters: cycle2, OnDuration duration 2, DRX IAT timer duration 2...

[0255] The first set of DRX short cycle configuration parameters: cycle1, OnDuration duration 1, DRX IAT timer duration 1; Short cycle duration (drx-ShortCycletimer) 1...

[0256] The second set of DRX short cycle configuration parameters: cycle2, OnDuration duration 2, DRX IAT timer duration 2; short cycle duration number drx-ShortCycletimer2…

[0257] In one embodiment, one of the DRX configuration information is used to indicate the same type of sub-parameter among a plurality of DRX periodic configuration parameters.

[0258] The DRX configuration parameters include second information, which indicates the common sub-parameters of the M DRX period configuration parameters, where M is a positive integer less than or equal to N.

[0259] Here, a second piece of information can be used to indicate the same type of sub-parameter among the M DRX cycle configuration parameters, where M is a positive integer less than or equal to N.

[0260] Here, sub-parameters of the same type in multiple DRX periodic configuration parameters (DRX long-term configuration parameters and / or DRX short-term configuration parameters) can share (reuse) one or more DRX configuration information. That is, multiple DRX periodic configuration parameters use the same sub-parameter indicated by the same DRX configuration information. Here, one DRX configuration information can indicate one or more sub-parameters.

[0261] For example, the network side can be configured with two sets of DRX long-cycle configuration parameters and / or two sets of DRX short-cycle configuration parameters, where some sub-parameters can be reused; that is, reused sub-parameters can be shared by multiple configurations, while other sub-parameters are configured separately; the specific configuration is as follows:

[0262] The first set of DRX long-cycle configuration parameters: cycle1, ...

[0263] The second set of DRX long-cycle configuration parameters: cycle2, ...

[0264] The first set of DRX short cycle configuration parameters: cycle1, short cycle duration number drx-ShortCycletimer1….

[0265] The second set of DRX short cycle configuration parameters: cycle2, short cycle duration number drx-ShortCycletimer2….

[0266] The aforementioned sub-parameters are indicated by the DRX configuration information corresponding to each DRX cycle configuration parameter. Other sub-parameters, such as OnDuration duration and DRX IAT timer duration, can be indicated by multiplexed DRX configuration information. Multiplexed DRX configuration information can indicate one or more types of sub-parameters. Multiplexed DRX configuration information can be sent separately; it can also belong to a predetermined DRX cycle, and other DRX cycles can reuse the multiplexed DRX configuration information of that predetermined DRX cycle.

[0267] In one embodiment, the DRX configuration information corresponding to the sub-parameters in the DRX long-cycle configuration parameters is used to indicate the sub-parameters in the DRX short-cycle configuration parameters.

[0268] For example, the network side can configure DRX long-cycle configuration parameters and DRX short-cycle configuration parameters. The DRX short-cycle configuration can reuse some sub-parameters from the DRX long-cycle configuration; that is, the DRX configuration information from the DRX long-cycle configuration parameters can be used to indicate sub-parameters in the DRX short-cycle configuration parameters. The specific configuration is as follows:

[0269] The first set of DRX long-cycle configuration parameters: cycle1, OnDuration duration 1…

[0270] The second set of DRX long-cycle configuration parameters: cycle2, OnDuration duration 1…

[0271] The first set of DRX short cycle configuration parameters: cycle1, short cycle duration number drx-ShortCycletimer1….

[0272] The second set of DRX short cycle configuration parameters: cycle2, short cycle duration number drx-ShortCycletimer2….

[0273] The aforementioned sub-parameters can be indicated by the DRX configuration information corresponding to each DRX cycle configuration parameter. Other sub-parameters, such as OnDuration duration and DRX IAT timer duration, can be indicated by the DRX long-cycle configuration parameters. That is, one or more sub-parameters in the DRX short-cycle configuration parameters can reuse one or more sub-parameters in the DRX long-cycle configuration parameters.

[0274] In one embodiment, in response to a sub-parameter of the first DRX cycle configuration parameter among the N DRX cycle configuration parameters not having corresponding DRX configuration information, the sub-parameter of the first DRX cycle configuration parameter is determined by at least one of the following methods:

[0275] The sub-parameters of the first DRX cycle configuration parameter are defined by the communication protocol;

[0276] The sub-parameters of the first DRX cycle configuration parameters are preset values;

[0277] The sub-parameters of the first DRX cycle configuration parameter are indicated by the DRX configuration information of the second DRX cycle configuration parameter among the N DRX cycle configuration parameters.

[0278] Here, the DRX configuration information of the first DRX cycle configuration parameters may not directly indicate one or more sub-parameters in the first DRX cycle configuration parameters, so as to reduce the data volume of DRX configuration information and save signaling overhead.

[0279] The DRX configuration information of the first DRX cycle configuration parameters does not directly indicate one or more sub-parameters in the first DRX cycle configuration parameters. Their values ​​can be specified by the communication protocol, or they can be preset values ​​(such as default values).

[0280] The DRX configuration information of the first DRX cycle configuration parameter does not directly indicate one or more sub-parameters in the first DRX cycle configuration parameter. It can also be indicated by the DRX configuration information of the second DRX cycle configuration parameter. That is, the DRX configuration information of the second DRX cycle configuration parameter can be reused for one or more sub-parameters in the first DRX cycle configuration parameter.

[0281] In one possible implementation, there may be one or more first DRX cycle configuration parameters.

[0282] For example, the network side is configured with two DRX periodic configuration parameters, where:

[0283] If a certain IE (the IE corresponding to a sub-parameter) is not configured in the second DRX cycle configuration parameters, it means that the value of the corresponding sub-parameter IE in the first DRX cycle configuration parameters is reused. Here, IE can be the IE in the DRX configuration information.

[0284] In the second DRX cycle configuration parameters, if a certain IE (the IE corresponding to a sub-parameter) is not configured, it means that the default value or the value agreed upon by the protocol is used. Here, IE can be the IE in the DRX configuration information.

[0285] In one embodiment, the first DRX cycle configuration parameter is a DRX short cycle configuration parameter, and the second DRX cycle configuration parameter is a DRX long cycle configuration parameter.

[0286] For example, the network side is configured with DRX long-cycle configuration parameters and DRX short-cycle configuration parameters, wherein:

[0287] In the DRX short-cycle configuration parameters, if a certain IE (the IE corresponding to a sub-parameter) is not configured, it means that the sub-parameter reuses the value of the corresponding sub-parameter IE in the DRX long-cycle configuration parameters. Here, IE can be the IE in the DRX configuration information.

[0288] In one embodiment, the correspondence between DRX cycles of different DRX cycle configuration parameters includes at least one of the following:

[0289] The DRX long-cycle configuration parameter with a longer DRX cycle corresponds to a DRX cycle that is X times the DRX long-cycle configuration parameter with a shorter DRX cycle, where X is a positive integer greater than or equal to 1.

[0290] The DRX period corresponding to the DRX short-period configuration parameter with a longer DRX period is Y times the DRX period corresponding to the DRX short-period configuration parameter with a shorter DRX period, where Y is a positive integer greater than or equal to 1.

[0291] The DRX long-cycle configuration parameter corresponds to a DRX cycle that is Z times the DRX cycle corresponding to the DRX short-cycle configuration parameter, where Z is a positive integer greater than or equal to 1.

[0292] When a network-side device is configured with multiple DRX long-cycle configuration parameters, the DRX long-cycles in different DRX long-cycle configuration parameters can have an integer multiple relationship.

[0293] When a network-side device is configured with multiple DRX short-cycle configuration parameters, the DRX short cycles in different DRX short-cycle configuration parameters can have an integer multiple relationship.

[0294] When a network-side device is configured with one DRX long cycle configuration parameter and multiple DRX short cycle configuration parameters, the DRX long cycle in the DRX long cycle configuration parameter can be an integer multiple of the DRX short cycle in any DRX short cycle configuration parameter.

[0295] In one embodiment, the timer used for different DRX period configuration parameters includes at least one of the following:

[0296] Different DRX cycle configuration parameters employ different DRX enable duration timers;

[0297] Different DRX cycle configuration parameters use different DRX inactive timers;

[0298] Different DRX short-cycle configuration parameters use different DRX short-cycle timers.

[0299] Here, the timer used for each DRX cycle configuration parameter can run independently. The timer can include at least one of the following: DRX duration timer (drx-OnDurationtimer); DRX inactivity timer (DRX IATtimer); DRX short cycle timer (DRX ShortCycletimer).

[0300] Taking the DRX duration timer as an example, when the first DRX duration timer of a DRX cycle configuration parameter starts timing, the second DRX duration timer of another DRX cycle configuration parameter will operate independently based on its own start position and timing duration. The first DRX duration timer will not be reset when the timing start position of the second DRX duration timer is reached.

[0301] In one embodiment, the timer used for different DRX period configuration parameters includes at least one of the following:

[0302] Different DRX cycle configuration parameters use the same DRX enable duration timer;

[0303] Different DRX cycle configuration parameters use the same DRX inactive timer;

[0304] Different DRX cycle configuration parameters use the same DRX short-cycle timer.

[0305] Here, multiple DRX cycle configuration parameters can be shared for the same type of timer.

[0306] Taking the DRX duration timer as an example, multiple DRX cycle configuration parameters can share a single DRX duration timer. When the start position of the DRX duration timer for the first DRX cycle configuration parameter is reached, the DRX duration timer can be started. During the timing of the DRX duration timer, if the start position of the DRX duration timer for the second DRX cycle configuration parameter is reached, the DRX duration timer can restart timing based on the timing duration of the second DRX cycle configuration parameter.

[0307] For example, multiple DRX cycle configuration parameters can share a single DRX duration timer. The start time and duration of the DRX duration timer can be set for each of the respective DRX cycle configuration parameters. For instance, if three DRX cycle configuration parameters are configured:

[0308] DRX cycle configuration parameter 1: cycle = 20ms

[0309] DRX cycle configuration parameter 2: cycle = 25ms

[0310] DRX cycle configuration parameter 3: cylce = 16ms

[0311] The starting offset (drx-SlotOffset), which is the delay before starting the DRX duration timer (drx-OnDurationtimer), is the same, so let's assume it's all 0; and further assume OnDuration = 8ms.

[0312] The terminal will then start drx-OnDurationtimer at 0, 20, and 40, which means running the OnDuration duration set in DRX cycle configuration parameter 1.

[0313] At the same time, start drx-OnDurationtimer at 25, 50, and 75, which means running the DRX cycle configuration parameter 2 with the OnDuration duration set.

[0314] At the same time, start drx-OnDurationtimer at 16, 32, and 48, which means running the DRX cycle configuration parameter 3 and assigning the OnDuration duration value.

[0315] like Figure 5 As shown, the point indicated by the arrow is the point where drx-OnDurationtimer restarts.

[0316] In one embodiment, different DRX short-cycle configuration parameters use different duration cycles of the DRX duration timer (drx-ShortCycletimer).

[0317] For example, the system can run for 10 cycles and then stop for DRX short cycle configuration parameter 1; or run for 10 cycles and then stop for DRX short cycle configuration parameter 3; or run for 15 cycles and then stop.

[0318] like Figure 6 As shown, this disclosure provides an information transmission method, executed by a network-side device, including:

[0319] Step 601: Send DCP, wherein the DCP is associated with at least one of the I DRX long-term configuration parameters.

[0320] Step 601 can be performed alone or in conjunction with step 401.

[0321] The Power Saving Wireless Network Temporary Identifier (PS-RNTI) scrambled downlink control information (DCI with CRC scrambled by PS-RNTI, DCP) informs the UE whether it needs to listen to the PDCCH during the duration. In other words, the DCP indicates whether the duration is enabled, and the UE can determine whether the duration is enabled based on the DCP's indication.

[0322] Here, DCP can be used to inform the UE whether it needs to listen to PDCCH during the duration (OnDuration) of one or more DRX long-duration configuration parameters. That is, DCP can be associated with one or more DRX long-duration configuration parameters.

[0323] In one embodiment, the DRX long-term configuration parameters associated with the DCP are defined by the communication protocol;

[0324] or,

[0325] The DRX long-term configuration parameters associated with the DCP are determined by the indication information sent by the network-side device.

[0326] The DRX long-term configuration parameters associated with DCP can be specified by the communication protocol and / or indicated by indication information sent by the network-side equipment to the UE.

[0327] For example, the network-side device can inform the UE in advance via indication information during DCP configuration that the range of DRX long-cycle configuration parameters applicable to the DCP is applicable.

[0328] In one possible implementation, the indication information for the DRX long-term configuration parameters associated with the DCP can be carried in the DCP.

[0329] For example, the network-side device may carry indication information in the DCP to notify the UE of the range of DRX long-cycle configuration parameters to which the DCP applies.

[0330] In one embodiment, the DCP's listening start position is associated with one of the I DRX long-term configuration parameters.

[0331] In one possible implementation, if multiple sets of DRX long-term configuration parameters are configured, the starting position of DCP's monitoring can refer to one of these sets of DRX long-term configuration parameters. That is, the starting position of DCP's monitoring can refer to one of multiple DRX long-term configuration parameters.

[0332] For example, the DCP's listening start position can be one time slot before one of several DRX long-cycle configuration parameters.

[0333] In one embodiment, the DRX long-cycle configuration parameter associated with the DCP's listening start position is specified by the communication protocol;

[0334] or,

[0335] The DRX long-term configuration parameter associated with the DCP's listening start position is indicated by the network-side device.

[0336] The DRX long-term configuration parameters referenced by DCP can be predefined by the communication protocol or notified to the UE by the network-side equipment;

[0337] For example, the network-side device can notify the UE in advance of the DRX long-cycle configuration parameters referenced by the DCP during DCP configuration;

[0338] As one example, the first set of DRX long-cycle configuration parameters is agreed upon as a reference for DCP.

[0339] like Figure 7 As shown, this disclosure provides an information transmission method, executed by a network-side device, including:

[0340] Step 701: Send DRX Command MAC CE, wherein the DRX Command MAC CE is associated with at least one of the I DRX long-term configuration parameters.

[0341] Step 701 can be performed alone or in combination with step 401 and / or step 601.

[0342] The Discontinuous Reception DRXCommand Medium Access Control Element (DRX Command MAC CE) is used to instruct terminal devices to perform discontinuous reception using short cycles.

[0343] A DRX Command MAC CE can be associated with one or more DRX long-cycle configuration parameters. When a UE receives a DRX Command MAC CE, it can stop the timers of the associated DRX long-cycle configuration parameters, such as the DRX OnDuration timer and the DRX Inactivity Timer (DRX IAT timer), and then start the DRX short-cycle configuration parameters.

[0344] As an example: If multiple DRX cycles do not use independent DRX OnDuration timers or DRX IAT timers, but instead use a common DRX OnDuration timer or DRX IAT timer to record the duration of listening or to receive a newly authorized listening, then receiving a DRX Command MAC CE means stopping this common DRX OnDuration timer or DRX IAT timer.

[0345] As one example, after stopping this common DRX OnDuration timer or DRX IAT timer, the DRX short cycle begins.

[0346] As one example: If multiple DRX cycles use independent DRX OnDuration timers or DRX IAT timers, meaning each uses its own DRX OnDuration timer or DRX IAT timer to record duration monitoring or to receive newly authorized monitoring, and a DRX Command MAC CE is received, it means that the running DRX OnDuration timer or DRX IAT timer must be stopped. In this case, the DRX long cycle corresponding to the running DRX OnDuration timer or DRX IAT timer can become invalid; while other DRX long cycles can continue to function.

[0347] like Figure 8As shown, this disclosure provides an information transmission method, executed by a network-side device, including at least one of the following:

[0348] Step 801a: Send an activation indication message to indicate that at least one of the DRX cycle configuration parameters has been activated;

[0349] Step 801b: Based on the communication protocol, determine at least one of the effective DRX cycle configuration parameters.

[0350] Steps 801a and / or 801b can be performed individually or in combination with steps 401 and / or 601 and / or 701.

[0351] The DRX cycle configuration parameters indicated by the DRX configuration information can be either active or inactive by default.

[0352] Network-side equipment can send an activation indication message to the UE to indicate the effective DRX periodic configuration parameters; network-side equipment and the UE can also determine the effective DRX periodic configuration parameters according to the provisions of the communication protocol. For example, the communication protocol can stipulate that the first DRX periodic configuration parameter indicated by the DRX configuration information is the effective DRX periodic configuration parameter.

[0353] In one possible implementation, the activation indication information may be used to indicate at least one of the DRX cycle configuration parameters to be deactivated.

[0354] In one embodiment, the sending of the activation indication information includes at least one of the following:

[0355] Send a Radio Resource Control (RRC) message carrying the activation indication information;

[0356] Send downlink control information (DCI) carrying the activation indication information;

[0357] Send the Media Access Control Unit (MAC CE) carrying the activation indication information.

[0358] In one possible implementation, the network side can indicate multiple DRX periodic configuration parameters (such as DRX long-period configuration parameters) through the DRX configuration information carried in the RRX message. Then, the network-side device can instruct the UE to use one or more sets of DRX periodic configuration parameters through the activation indication information carried in the DCI.

[0359] In one possible implementation, the network side can indicate multiple DRX periodic configuration parameters (such as DRX long-period configuration parameters) through the DRX configuration information carried in the RRX message. Then, the network-side device can instruct the UE to use one or more sets of DRX periodic configuration parameters through the activation indication information carried in the MAC CE.

[0360] In one possible implementation, if a Long DRX Command MAC CE is received, the DRX short cycle will be stopped and a long cycle will be entered. The DRX long cycle configuration that takes effect at this time can be carried in the MAC CE. That is, DRX configuration information indicating multiple DRX cycle configuration parameters (such as DRX long cycle configuration parameters) can be carried in the Long DRX Command MAC CE.

[0361] In one possible implementation, there are currently 3 sets of DRX periodic configuration parameters in operation. The network-side device can use the activation indication information carried in the MAC CE to indicate that one set of DRX periodic configuration parameters should be kept in effect and the other DRX periodic configuration parameters should be deactivated. The activation indication information can also activate a fourth set of DRX periodic configuration parameters.

[0362] In one possible implementation, the DRX long-cycle configuration parameters can be based on the agreed-upon long-cycle parameters. For example, after the drx-ShortCycleTimer times out, a long-cycle period is entered, and the DRX long-cycle configuration parameters that are agreed-upon in the protocol are used. This could involve configuring a set of all long-cycle parameters.

[0363] Corresponding to the aforementioned network-side device-side embodiments, this disclosure also proposes an information transmission method executed by the UE. It should be noted that this method corresponds to the aforementioned network-side device-side embodiments. For example, the network-side device and the UE need to simultaneously enter or stop the DRX cycle to maintain synchronization, and the settings for timers, etc., are implemented synchronously. Therefore, the same explanations or features will not be repeated here; please refer to the foregoing embodiments.

[0364] like Figure 9 As shown, this disclosure provides an information transmission method, executed by a UE, including:

[0365] Step 901: Receive DRX configuration information sent by the network-side device; wherein the DRX configuration information is used to indicate N DRX period configuration parameters, wherein the N DRX period configuration parameters include: I DRX long period configuration parameters and / or J DRX short period configuration parameters, wherein N, I and J are natural numbers, and at least one of I and J is greater than or equal to 2.

[0366] Here, network-side equipment can be access network equipment such as base stations, or core network equipment.

[0367] In one possible implementation, the access network device can determine the DRX configuration information and send it to the UE.

[0368] In one possible implementation, the DRX configuration information can be determined by the core network equipment and sent to the UE through the access network equipment.

[0369] DRX cycle configuration parameters can be a set of DRX cycle configuration parameters associated with the DRX cycle. A DRX cycle configuration parameter can be composed of multiple sub-parameters.

[0370] For example, DRX cycle configuration parameters may include, but are not limited to, the following sub-parameters: cycle (i.e., DRXCycle), duration (OnDuration), duration of the non-continuous reception inactivity timer (DRX Inactivitytimer, DRX IAT timer), drx-SlotOffset (i.e., the delay before starting drx-OnDurationtimer), and drx-StartOffset (i.e., the starting offset). For long DRX cycles, configuration parameters may also include: long DRX cycle (Long DRXCycle), etc.; DRX short cycle configuration parameters may also include: short DRX cycle (Short DRX Cycle), and duration of short cycle (drx-ShortCycletimer).

[0371] In one possible implementation, the DRX cycle differs depending on the DRX cycle configuration parameter. Here, the DRX cycle can include a long DRX cycle and / or a short DRX cycle.

[0372] Network-side devices can be configured with multiple long-cycle DRX configuration parameters and / or multiple short-cycle DRX configuration parameters to meet the data transmission cycle requirements of different services, such as XR services.

[0373] For example, when the data transmission cycle is short, the OnDuration period in the DRX cycle configuration parameter can be used for transmission, reducing the data transmission latency caused by the longer DRX cycle. This improves the real-time performance of services.

[0374] In one possible implementation, the network-side device can be configured with multiple long-cycle DRX configuration parameters and one short-cycle DRX configuration parameter.

[0375] In one possible implementation, the network-side device can be configured with one long-cycle DRX configuration parameter and multiple short-cycle DRX configuration parameters.

[0376] In one possible implementation, the network-side device can configure multiple long-cycle DRX configuration parameters, but not short-cycle DRX configuration parameters.

[0377] In one possible implementation, the receiving network-side device's discontinuous reception DRX configuration information includes at least one of the following:

[0378] Receive a Radio Resource Control (RRC) message carrying the DRX configuration information sent by the network-side device;

[0379] Receive downlink control information (DCI) carrying the DRX configuration information sent by the network-side device;

[0380] Receive a Media Access Control Unit (MAC CE) message carrying the DRX configuration information sent by the network-side device.

[0381] DRX configuration information can be used to indicate a sub-parameter of a DRX cycle configuration parameter, or a single DRX configuration information can be used to indicate one sub-parameter of a DRX cycle configuration parameter, or a single DRX configuration information can be used to indicate all sub-parameters of n DRX cycle configuration parameters, where n is a positive integer less than or equal to N. The number of sub-parameters indicated by a single DRX configuration information is not limited here.

[0382] In one possible implementation, the network-side device sends multiple DRX configuration information messages to the UE, each DRX configuration information message indicating a sub-parameter of the DRX periodic configuration parameters. The network-side device can send multiple DRX configuration information messages to the UE via a single signaling message, or it can send multiple DRX configuration information messages to the UE via multiple signaling messages; this embodiment does not limit this.

[0383] For example, a DRX cycle configuration parameter (DRX long cycle configuration parameter or DRX short cycle configuration parameter) can correspond to multiple DRX configuration information, each indicating a sub-parameter of the DRX cycle. Each DRX configuration information can be carried by an Informatica Element (IE).

[0384] In this way, by configuring multiple DRX cycle configuration parameters, the DRX can meet the cycle changes of different service data transmission, reduce the data transmission latency caused by the inconsistency between the service data transmission cycle and the DRX cycle, save UE power while meeting data transmission requirements and improving data transmission efficiency.

[0385] In one embodiment, different DRX configuration information is used to indicate sub-parameters in different DRX cycle configuration parameters.

[0386] Here, the sub-parameters of different DRX cycle configuration parameters can be configured separately using different DRX configuration information. That is, the DRX configuration parameters include first information, which is used to indicate the unique sub-parameters of each DRX cycle configuration parameter. The first information is used to indicate the sub-parameters in different DRX short-cycle configurations. In other words, different first information is used to indicate the sub-parameters in different DRX short-cycle configurations.

[0387] In one possible implementation, a DRX configuration information is used to indicate a DRX cycle configuration parameter, and the DRX configuration information is different for different DRX cycles.

[0388] In one possible implementation, a DRX configuration information is used to indicate the sub-parameters of the configuration parameters for a DRX cycle, and the DRX configuration information is different for different sub-parameters.

[0389] In one possible implementation, the configuration parameters for different DRX cycles can be the same or different.

[0390] For example, the DRX configuration information for each DRX cycle configuration parameter occupies a separate IE.

[0391] For example, the network side can be configured with two sets of long-term DRX configuration parameters and / or two sets of short-term DRX configuration parameters. The DRX configuration information of each set of long-term DRX configuration parameters occupies an independent IE, and the DRX configuration information of each set of short-term DRX configuration parameters occupies an independent IE.

[0392] The specific configuration is as follows:

[0393] The first set of DRX long-cycle configuration parameters: cycle length 1, duration (OnDuration) length 1, non-continuous reception inactivity timer (DRX Inactivitytimer, DRX IAT timer) length 1...

[0394] The second set of DRX long-cycle configuration parameters: cycle2, OnDuration duration 2, DRX IAT timer duration 2...

[0395] The first set of DRX short cycle configuration parameters: cycle1, OnDuration duration 1, DRX IAT timer duration 1; Short cycle duration (drx-ShortCycletimer) 1...

[0396] The second set of DRX short cycle configuration parameters: cycle2, OnDuration duration 2, DRX IAT timer duration 2; short cycle duration number drx-ShortCycletimer2…

[0397] In one embodiment, one of the DRX configuration information is used to indicate the same type of sub-parameter among a plurality of DRX periodic configuration parameters.

[0398] The DRX configuration parameters include second information, which indicates the common sub-parameters of the M DRX period configuration parameters, where M is a positive integer less than or equal to N.

[0399] Here, a second piece of information can be used to indicate the same type of sub-parameter among the M DRX cycle configuration parameters, where M is a positive integer less than or equal to N.

[0400] Here, sub-parameters of the same type in multiple DRX periodic configuration parameters (DRX long-term configuration parameters and / or DRX short-term configuration parameters) can share (reuse) one or more DRX configuration information. That is, multiple DRX periodic configuration parameters use the same sub-parameter indicated by the same DRX configuration information. Here, one DRX configuration information can indicate one or more sub-parameters.

[0401] For example, the network side can be configured with two sets of DRX long-cycle configuration parameters and / or two sets of DRX short-cycle configuration parameters, where some sub-parameters can be reused; that is, reused sub-parameters can be shared by multiple configurations, while other sub-parameters are configured separately; the specific configuration is as follows:

[0402] The first set of DRX long-cycle configuration parameters: cycle1, ...

[0403] The second set of DRX long-cycle configuration parameters: cycle2, ...

[0404] The first set of DRX short cycle configuration parameters: cycle1, short cycle duration number drx-ShortCycletimer1….

[0405] The second set of DRX short cycle configuration parameters: cycle2, short cycle duration number drx-ShortCycletimer2….

[0406] The aforementioned sub-parameters are indicated by the DRX configuration information corresponding to each DRX cycle configuration parameter. Other sub-parameters, such as OnDuration duration and DRX IAT timer duration, can be indicated by multiplexed DRX configuration information. Multiplexed DRX configuration information can indicate one or more types of sub-parameters. Multiplexed DRX configuration information can be sent separately; it can also belong to a predetermined DRX cycle, and other DRX cycles can reuse the multiplexed DRX configuration information of that predetermined DRX cycle.

[0407] In one embodiment, the DRX configuration information corresponding to the sub-parameters in the DRX long-cycle configuration parameters is used to indicate the sub-parameters in the DRX short-cycle configuration parameters.

[0408] For example, the network side can configure DRX long-cycle configuration parameters and DRX short-cycle configuration parameters. The DRX short-cycle configuration can reuse some sub-parameters from the DRX long-cycle configuration; that is, the DRX configuration information from the DRX long-cycle configuration parameters can be used to indicate sub-parameters in the DRX short-cycle configuration parameters. The specific configuration is as follows:

[0409] The first set of DRX long-cycle configuration parameters: cycle1, OnDuration duration 1…

[0410] The second set of DRX long-cycle configuration parameters: cycle2, OnDuration duration 1…

[0411] The first set of DRX short cycle configuration parameters: cycle1, short cycle duration number drx-ShortCycletimer1….

[0412] The second set of DRX short cycle configuration parameters: cycle2, short cycle duration number drx-ShortCycletimer2….

[0413] The aforementioned sub-parameters can be indicated by the DRX configuration information corresponding to each DRX cycle configuration parameter. Other sub-parameters, such as OnDuration duration and DRX IAT timer duration, can be indicated by the DRX long-cycle configuration parameters. That is, one or more sub-parameters in the DRX short-cycle configuration parameters can reuse one or more sub-parameters in the DRX long-cycle configuration parameters.

[0414] In one embodiment, in response to a sub-parameter of the first DRX cycle configuration parameter among the N DRX cycle configuration parameters not having corresponding DRX configuration information, the sub-parameter of the first DRX cycle configuration parameter is determined by at least one of the following methods:

[0415] The sub-parameters of the first DRX cycle configuration parameter are defined by the communication protocol;

[0416] The sub-parameters of the first DRX cycle configuration parameters are preset values;

[0417] The sub-parameters of the first DRX cycle configuration parameter are indicated by the DRX configuration information of the second DRX cycle configuration parameter among the N DRX cycle configuration parameters.

[0418] Here, the DRX configuration information of the first DRX cycle configuration parameters may not directly indicate one or more sub-parameters in the first DRX cycle configuration parameters, so as to reduce the data volume of DRX configuration information and save signaling overhead.

[0419] The DRX configuration information of the first DRX cycle configuration parameters does not directly indicate one or more sub-parameters in the first DRX cycle configuration parameters. Their values ​​can be specified by the communication protocol, or they can be preset values ​​(such as default values).

[0420] The DRX configuration information of the first DRX cycle configuration parameter does not directly indicate one or more sub-parameters in the first DRX cycle configuration parameter. It can also be indicated by the DRX configuration information of the second DRX cycle configuration parameter. That is, the DRX configuration information of the second DRX cycle configuration parameter can be reused for one or more sub-parameters in the first DRX cycle configuration parameter.

[0421] In one possible implementation, there may be one or more first DRX cycle configuration parameters.

[0422] For example, the network side is configured with two DRX periodic configuration parameters, where:

[0423] If a certain IE (the IE corresponding to a sub-parameter) is not configured in the second DRX cycle configuration parameters, it means that the value of the corresponding sub-parameter IE in the first DRX cycle configuration parameters is reused. Here, IE can be the IE in the DRX configuration information.

[0424] In the second DRX cycle configuration parameters, if a certain IE (the IE corresponding to a sub-parameter) is not configured, it means that the default value or the value agreed upon by the protocol will be used. Here, IE can be the IE in the DRX configuration information.

[0425] In one embodiment, the first DRX cycle configuration parameter is a DRX short cycle configuration parameter, and the second DRX cycle configuration parameter is a DRX long cycle configuration parameter.

[0426] For example, the network side is configured with DRX long-cycle configuration parameters and DRX short-cycle configuration parameters, wherein:

[0427] In the DRX short-cycle configuration parameters, if a certain IE (the IE corresponding to a sub-parameter) is not configured, it means that the sub-parameter reuses the value of the corresponding sub-parameter IE in the DRX long-cycle configuration parameters. Here, IE can be the IE in the DRX configuration information.

[0428] In one embodiment, the correspondence between DRX cycles of different DRX cycle configuration parameters includes at least one of the following:

[0429] The DRX long-cycle configuration parameter with a longer DRX cycle corresponds to a DRX cycle that is X times the DRX long-cycle configuration parameter with a shorter DRX cycle, where X is a positive integer greater than or equal to 1.

[0430] The DRX period corresponding to the DRX short-period configuration parameter with a longer DRX period is Y times the DRX period corresponding to the DRX short-period configuration parameter with a shorter DRX period, where Y is a positive integer greater than or equal to 1.

[0431] The DRX long-cycle configuration parameter corresponds to a DRX cycle that is Z times the DRX cycle corresponding to the DRX short-cycle configuration parameter, where Z is a positive integer greater than or equal to 1.

[0432] When a network-side device is configured with multiple DRX long-cycle configuration parameters, the DRX long-cycles in different DRX long-cycle configuration parameters can have an integer multiple relationship.

[0433] When a network-side device is configured with multiple DRX short-cycle configuration parameters, the DRX short cycles in different DRX short-cycle configuration parameters can have an integer multiple relationship.

[0434] When a network-side device is configured with one DRX long cycle configuration parameter and multiple DRX short cycle configuration parameters, the DRX long cycle in the DRX long cycle configuration parameter can be an integer multiple of the DRX short cycle in any DRX short cycle configuration parameter.

[0435] In one embodiment, the timer used for different DRX period configuration parameters includes at least one of the following:

[0436] Different DRX cycle configuration parameters employ different DRX enable duration timers;

[0437] Different DRX cycle configuration parameters use different DRX inactive timers;

[0438] Different DRX short-cycle configuration parameters use different DRX short-cycle timers.

[0439] Here, the timer used for each DRX cycle configuration parameter can run independently. The timer can include at least one of the following: DRX duration timer (drx-OnDurationtimer); DRX inactivity timer (DRX IATtimer); DRX short cycle timer (DRX ShortCycletimer).

[0440] Taking the DRX duration timer as an example, when the first DRX duration timer of a DRX cycle configuration parameter starts timing, the second DRX duration timer of another DRX cycle configuration parameter will operate independently based on its own start position and timing duration. The first DRX duration timer will not be reset when the timing start position of the second DRX duration timer is reached.

[0441] In one embodiment, the timer used for different DRX period configuration parameters includes at least one of the following:

[0442] Different DRX cycle configuration parameters use the same DRX enable duration timer;

[0443] Different DRX cycle configuration parameters use the same DRX inactive timer;

[0444] Different DRX cycle configuration parameters use the same DRX short-cycle timer.

[0445] Here, multiple DRX cycle configuration parameters can be shared for the same type of timer.

[0446] Taking the DRX duration timer as an example, multiple DRX cycle configuration parameters can share a single DRX duration timer. When the start position of the DRX duration timer for the first DRX cycle configuration parameter is reached, the DRX duration timer can be started. During the timing of the DRX duration timer, if the start position of the DRX duration timer for the second DRX cycle configuration parameter is reached, the DRX duration timer can restart timing based on the timing duration of the second DRX cycle configuration parameter.

[0447] For example, multiple DRX cycle configuration parameters can share a single DRX duration timer. The start time and duration of the DRX duration timer can be set for each of the respective DRX cycle configuration parameters. For instance, if three DRX cycle configuration parameters are configured:

[0448] DRX cycle configuration parameter 1: cycle = 20ms

[0449] DRX cycle configuration parameter 2: cycle = 25ms

[0450] DRX cycle configuration parameter 3: cylce = 16ms

[0451] The starting offset (drx-SlotOffset), which is the delay before starting the DRX duration timer (drx-OnDurationtimer), is the same, so let's assume it's all 0; and further assume OnDuration = 8ms.

[0452] The terminal will then start drx-OnDurationtimer at 0, 20, and 40, which means running the OnDuration duration set in DRX cycle configuration parameter 1.

[0453] At the same time, start drx-OnDurationtimer at 25, 50, and 75, which means running the DRX cycle configuration parameter 2 with the OnDuration duration set.

[0454] At the same time, start drx-OnDurationtimer at 16, 32, and 48, which means running the DRX cycle configuration parameter 3 and assigning the OnDuration duration value.

[0455] like Figure 5 As shown, the point indicated by the arrow is the point where drx-OnDurationtimer restarts.

[0456] In one embodiment, different DRX short-cycle configuration parameters use different duration cycles of the DRX duration timer (drx-ShortCycletimer).

[0457] For example, the system can run for 10 cycles and then stop for DRX short cycle configuration parameter 1; or run for 10 cycles and then stop for DRX short cycle configuration parameter 3; or run for 15 cycles and then stop.

[0458] like Figure 10 As shown, this disclosure provides an information transmission method, executed by a UE, including:

[0459] Step 1001: Receive DCP, wherein the DCP is associated with at least one of the I DRX long-term configuration parameters.

[0460] Step 1001 can be performed alone or in conjunction with step 901.

[0461] The Power Saving Wireless Network Temporary Identifier (PS-RNTI) scrambled downlink control information (DCI with CRC scrambled by PS-RNTI, DCP) informs the UE whether it needs to listen to the PDCCH during the duration. In other words, the DCP indicates whether the duration is enabled, and the UE can determine whether the duration is enabled based on the DCP's indication.

[0462] Here, DCP can be used to inform the UE whether it needs to listen to PDCCH during the duration (OnDuration) of one or more DRX long-duration configuration parameters. That is, DCP can be associated with one or more DRX long-duration configuration parameters.

[0463] In one embodiment, the DRX long-term configuration parameters associated with the DCP are defined by the communication protocol;

[0464] or,

[0465] The DRX long-term configuration parameters associated with the DCP are determined by the indication information sent by the network-side device.

[0466] The DRX long-term configuration parameters associated with DCP can be specified by the communication protocol and / or indicated by indication information sent by the network-side equipment to the UE.

[0467] For example, the network-side device can inform the UE in advance via indication information during DCP configuration that the range of DRX long-cycle configuration parameters applicable to the DCP is applicable.

[0468] In one possible implementation, the indication information for the DRX long-term configuration parameters associated with the DCP can be carried in the DCP.

[0469] For example, the network-side device may carry indication information in the DCP to notify the UE of the range of DRX long-cycle configuration parameters to which the DCP applies.

[0470] In one embodiment, the DCP's listening start position is associated with one of the I DRX long-term configuration parameters.

[0471] In one possible implementation, if multiple sets of DRX long-term configuration parameters are configured, the starting position of DCP's monitoring can refer to one of these sets of DRX long-term configuration parameters. That is, the starting position of DCP's monitoring can refer to one of multiple DRX long-term configuration parameters.

[0472] For example, the DCP's listening start position can be one time slot before one of several DRX long-cycle configuration parameters.

[0473] In one embodiment, the DRX long-cycle configuration parameter associated with the DCP's listening start position is specified by the communication protocol;

[0474] or,

[0475] The DRX long-term configuration parameter associated with the DCP's listening start position is indicated by the network-side device.

[0476] The DRX long-term configuration parameters referenced by DCP can be predefined by the communication protocol or notified to the UE by the network-side equipment;

[0477] For example, the network-side device can notify the UE in advance of the DRX long-cycle configuration parameters referenced by the DCP during DCP configuration;

[0478] As one example, the first set of DRX long-cycle configuration parameters is agreed upon as a reference for DCP.

[0479] like Figure 11 As shown, this disclosure provides an information transmission method, executed by a network-side device, including:

[0480] Step 1101: Receive DRX Command MAC CE, wherein the DRX Command MAC CE is associated with at least one of the I DRX long-term configuration parameters.

[0481] Step 1101 can be performed alone or in combination with step 901 and / or step 1001.

[0482] The Discontinuous Reception DRXCommand Medium Access Control Element (DRX Command MAC CE) is used to instruct terminal devices to perform discontinuous reception using short cycles.

[0483] A DRX Command MAC CE can be associated with one or more DRX long-cycle configuration parameters. When a UE receives a DRX Command MAC CE, it can stop the timers of the associated DRX long-cycle configuration parameters, such as the DRX OnDuration timer and the DRX Inactivity Timer (DRX IAT timer), and then start the DRX short-cycle configuration parameters.

[0484] As an example: If multiple DRX cycles do not use independent DRX OnDuration timers or DRX IAT timers, but instead use a common DRX OnDuration timer or DRX IAT timer to record the duration of listening or to receive a newly authorized listening, then receiving a DRX Command MAC CE means stopping this common DRX OnDuration timer or DRX IAT timer.

[0485] As one example, after stopping this common DRX OnDuration timer or DRX IAT timer, the DRX short cycle begins.

[0486] As one example: If multiple DRX cycles use independent DRX OnDuration timers or DRX IAT timers, meaning each uses its own DRX OnDuration timer or DRX IAT timer to record duration monitoring or to receive newly authorized monitoring, and a DRX Command MAC CE is received, it means that the running DRX OnDuration timer or DRX IAT timer must be stopped. In this case, the DRX long cycle corresponding to the running DRX OnDuration timer or DRX IAT timer can become invalid; while other DRX long cycles can continue to function.

[0487] like Figure 12 As shown, this disclosure provides an information transmission method, executed by a UE, including at least one of the following:

[0488] Step 1201a: Receive activation indication information, which indicates that at least one of the DRX cycle configuration parameters has been activated;

[0489] Step 1201b: Based on the communication protocol, determine at least one of the effective DRX cycle configuration parameters.

[0490] Steps 1201a and / or 1201b can be performed individually or in combination with steps 901 and / or 1001 and / or 1101.

[0491] The DRX cycle configuration parameters indicated by the DRX configuration information can be either active or inactive by default.

[0492] Network-side equipment can send an activation indication message to the UE to indicate the effective DRX periodic configuration parameters; network-side equipment and the UE can also determine the effective DRX periodic configuration parameters according to the provisions of the communication protocol. For example, the communication protocol can stipulate that the first DRX periodic configuration parameter indicated by the DRX configuration information is the effective DRX periodic configuration parameter.

[0493] In one possible implementation, the activation indication information may be used to indicate at least one of the DRX cycle configuration parameters to be deactivated.

[0494] In one embodiment, receiving the activation indication information includes at least one of the following:

[0495] Receive a Radio Resource Control (RRC) message carrying the activation indication information;

[0496] Receive downlink control information (DCI) carrying the activation indication information;

[0497] The Media Access Control Unit (MAC CE) receives the activation indication information.

[0498] In one possible implementation, the network side can indicate multiple DRX periodic configuration parameters (such as DRX long-period configuration parameters) through the DRX configuration information carried in the RRX message. Then, the network-side device can instruct the UE to use one or more sets of DRX periodic configuration parameters through the activation indication information carried in the DCI.

[0499] In one possible implementation, the network side can indicate multiple DRX periodic configuration parameters (such as DRX long-period configuration parameters) through the DRX configuration information carried in the RRX message. Then, the network-side device can instruct the UE to use one or more sets of DRX periodic configuration parameters through the activation indication information carried in the MAC CE.

[0500] In one possible implementation, if a Long DRX Command MAC CE is received, the DRX short cycle will be stopped and a long cycle will be entered. The DRX long cycle configuration that takes effect at this time can be carried in the MAC CE. That is, DRX configuration information indicating multiple DRX cycle configuration parameters (such as DRX long cycle configuration parameters) can be carried in the Long DRX Command MAC CE.

[0501] In one possible implementation, there are currently 3 sets of DRX periodic configuration parameters in operation. The network-side device can use the activation indication information carried in the MAC CE to indicate that one set of DRX periodic configuration parameters should be kept in effect and the other DRX periodic configuration parameters should be deactivated. The activation indication information can also activate a fourth set of DRX periodic configuration parameters.

[0502] In one possible implementation, the DRX long-cycle configuration parameters can be based on the agreed-upon long-cycle parameters. For example, after the drx-ShortCycleTimer times out, a long-cycle period is entered, and the DRX long-cycle configuration parameters that are agreed-upon in the protocol are used. This could involve configuring a set of all long-cycle parameters.

[0503] To further explain any embodiment of this disclosure, a specific embodiment is provided below.

[0504] 1. A method for protecting the configuration of multiple sets of DRX periodic configuration parameters (including DRX long-period configuration parameters or DRX short-period configuration parameters) in a connected state;

[0505] 2. Configure multiple sets of DRX cycle configuration parameters;

[0506] a) As one example: the network can be configured with multiple sets of DRX long-term configuration parameters, while the DRX short-term configuration parameters are configured with only one set;

[0507] b) As one example: the network can be configured with one set of DRX long-term configuration parameters, while there are multiple sets of DRX short-term configuration parameters;

[0508] 3. The rules for configuring multiple sets of DRX cycle configuration parameters are as follows:

[0509] a) As an example: Multiple sets of DRX cycle configuration parameters can be configured separately. The parameters (i.e., sub-parameters) in the DRX cycle configuration parameters include: cycle (i.e., DRX Cycle), duration (OnDuration) length, duration of the non-continuous reception inactivity timer (DRX Inactivitytimer, DRX IAT timer), drx-SlotOffset (i.e., the delay before starting drx-OnDurationtimer), and drx-StartOffset (i.e., the starting offset). For long DRX cycles, the configuration parameters may also include: long DRX cycle, etc. The configuration parameters for short DRX cycles may also include: short DRX cycle and short cycle duration (drx-ShortCycletimer).

[0510] The first set of DRX long-cycle configuration parameters: cycle1, OnDuration duration 1, DRX IAT timer duration 1; ...

[0511] The second set of DRX long-cycle configuration parameters: cycle2, OnDuration duration 2, DRX IAT timer duration 2; ...

[0512] The first DRX short cycle: cycle1, OnDuration duration 1, DRX IAT timer duration 1; Short cycle duration count: drx-ShortCycletimer1…

[0513] The second set of DRX short cycles: cycle2, OnDuration duration 2, DRX IAT timer duration 2; Short cycle duration drx-ShortCycletimer2;

[0514] Here, the configuration is separate, meaning that the DRX periodic configuration parameters are configured using a separate IE configuration, and the parameter values ​​can be the same or different.

[0515] b) As an example: Some parameters (sub-parameters) in multiple sets of DRX cycle configuration parameters can be reused;

[0516] This means that multiple sets of parameters can be shared, while other parameters can be configured separately:

[0517] The first set of DRX long-cycle configuration parameters: cycle1, ...

[0518] The second set of DRX long-cycle configuration parameters: cycle2, ...

[0519] The first set of DRX short cycle configuration parameters: cycle1, short cycle duration number drx-ShortCycletimer1;

[0520] The second set of DRX short cycle configuration parameters: cycle2, short cycle duration drx-ShortCycletimer2;

[0521] Other parameters (sub-parameters), such as OnDuration duration and DRX IAT timer duration, can be reused across multiple sets of DRX short-cycle configuration parameters. They can be used as DRX short-cycle configuration parameters or reused as DRX long-cycle configuration parameters (as shown in C below).

[0522] c) As an example: Some parameters (sub-parameters) in the DRX short-cycle configuration parameters can reuse parameters (sub-parameters) in the DRX long-cycle configuration parameters.

[0523] For example, the OnDuration parameter in the DRX short-cycle configuration reuses the DRX IAT timer duration configuration parameter in the DRX long-cycle configuration.

[0524] d) As an example: Multiple sets of DRX periodic configuration parameters adopt incremental configuration to save signaling.

[0525] As an example:

[0526] If a certain IE is not configured in the second set of DRX periodic configuration parameters, it means that the corresponding IE value in the first set of DRX periodic configuration parameters is reused.

[0527] In the second set of DRX periodic configuration parameters, if a certain IE is not configured, it means that the default value or the value agreed upon by the protocol is used.

[0528] If a certain IE is not configured in the DRX short-cycle configuration parameters, it means that the DRX long-cycle configuration parameters are reused.

[0529] e) As an example: If multiple sets of DRX long-cycle configuration parameters are configured, the DRX cycles are integer multiples of each other.

[0530] As an example: if multiple sets of DRX short-cycle configuration parameters are configured, the DRX cycles among them are integer multiples of each other.

[0531] As an example: If one set of DRX long-cycle configuration parameters and multiple sets of DRX short-cycle configuration parameters are configured, then the DRX cycle of the DRX long-cycle configuration parameter and the DRX cycle of any one of the DRX short-cycle configuration parameters are integer multiples of each other. 4. The operating mechanism of multiple sets of DRX cycle configuration parameters is as follows:

[0532] a) As one example: the drx-OnDuration timer and / or DRX IAT timer run for their respective DRX, which means there are multiple timers. The UE considers the active duration to be the sum of the running durations of the multiple timers.

[0533] b) As one implementation: the drx-OnDuration timer and / or the DRX IAT timer and / or the drx-ShortCycletimer can be shared. For example, only one drx-OnDuration timer exists, but the starting point is based on the cycle configured for each DRX cycle: for example:

[0534] DRX short cycle configuration parameter 1: cycle = 20ms;

[0535] DRX short cycle configuration parameter 2: cycle = 25ms;

[0536] DRX short cycle configuration parameter 3: cylce = 16ms;

[0537] The drx-SlotOffset is the delay before starting the drx-OnDurationtimer. The starting offset is the same for all of them, let's assume it's 0. And let's assume OnDuration = 8ms.

[0538] The terminal will then start drx-OnDurationtimer at 0, 20, and 40, which means running the OnDuration duration set in DRX short-cycle configuration parameter 1.

[0539] At the same time, start drx-OnDurationtimer at 25, 50, and 75, which means running the DRX short cycle configuration parameter 2 with the OnDuration duration set;

[0540] At the same time, start drx-OnDurationtimer at 16, 32, and 48, which means running the DRX short-cycle configuration parameter 3 and assigning the OnDuration duration value;

[0541] like Figure 5 As shown, the point indicated by the arrow is the point where drx-OnDurationtimer restarts;

[0542] For example, with a short DRX cycle:

[0543] 1>if the Short DRX cycle is used for a DRX group, and a configured short DRX cycle configuration, if[(SFN×10)+subframe number]modulo(drx-ShortCycle)=(drx-StartOffset)modulo(drx-ShortCycle):

[0544] 2>start drx-OnDurationtimer for this DRX group after drx-SlotOffset from the beginning of the subframe.

[0545] Right now:

[0546] If a short DRX cycle is used for a DRX group and a DRX cycle is configured, and if [(SFN×10)+subframe number]modulo(drx-ShortCycle)=(drx-StartOffset)modulo(drx-ShortCycle), then after a delay of drx-SlotOffset at the subframe start position, the DRX duration timer (drx-OnDurationtimer) is started. That is, the onduration timer is started for the onduration start point of each group.

[0547] c) As an example: For multiple sets of DRX short-cycle configuration parameters, each DRX short-cycle configuration parameter runs and stops according to the drx-ShortCycletimer. For example: the first set of DRX short-cycle configuration parameters runs for 10 cycles and then stops; the second set of DRX short-cycle configuration parameters runs for 10 cycles and then stops; the DRX short-cycle configuration parameters run for 15 cycles and then stop.

[0548] 5. Upon receiving the DRX Command MAC CE, the DRX IAT timer and duration timer (drx-OnDuration timer) for one or all DRX long-duration configuration parameters will stop.

[0549] As an example: If multiple DRX cycles do not use independent DRX OnDuration timers or DRX IAT timers, but instead use a common DRX OnDuration timer or DRX IAT timer to record the duration of listening or to receive a newly authorized listening, then receiving a DRX Command MAC CE means stopping this common DRX OnDuration timer or DRX IAT timer.

[0550] As one example, after stopping this common DRX OnDuration timer or DRX IAT timer, a short cycle begins.

[0551] As one example: If multiple DRX cycles use independent DRX OnDuration timers or DRX IAT timers, meaning each uses its own DRX OnDuration timer or DRX IAT timer to record duration monitoring or to receive newly authorized monitoring, and a DRX Command MAC CE is received, it means that the running DRX OnDuration timer or DRX IAT timer must be stopped. In this case, the DRX long cycle corresponding to the running DRX OnDuration timer or DRX IAT timer can become invalid; while other DRX long cycles can continue to function.

[0552] 6. Multiple sets of DRX long-term configuration parameters (i.e. effective configurations) can be changed by notifying the UE through RRC messages, MAC CE, DCI, etc., or by protocol agreement.

[0553] a) As one example:

[0554] DRX long-term configuration parameters can be transmitted to the UE in advance via RRC messages; then, the UE is instructed to use one or more sets of DRX long-term configuration parameters by carrying indication information (effectiveness indication information) in the DCI.

[0555] b) As an example:

[0556] DRX long-term configuration parameters can be transmitted to the UE in advance via RRC messages; then, the UE is instructed to use one or more sets of DRX long-term configuration parameters by carrying indication information (effectiveness indication information) in the MAC CE.

[0557] As an example, if a Long DRX Command MAC CE is received: the short cycle will be stopped and a long cycle will be entered. The long cycle configuration that takes effect at this time can be carried in the MAC CE.

[0558] For example: Previously, three sets of DRX long-term configuration parameters were running. Then, a MAC CE notification was received instructing only one set of DRX long-term configuration parameters to be enabled, while the others should be disabled. Alternatively, a fourth set of DRX long-term configuration parameters could be run.

[0559] C) In one embodiment, configuration parameters for long-term cycles can be configured based on the agreed-upon protocol. For example, after the drx-ShortCycleTimer times out, a long-term cycle is entered, and the configuration parameters for the long-term cycle that are agreed-upon by the protocol are used. For example, N sets of all long-term cycle parameters can be configured.

[0560] 7. If multiple sets of DRX long-cycle configuration parameters are configured, the DCP signal can be applied to one or more sets of DRX cycle configuration parameters.

[0561] a) As one example: The content carried by the DCP determines whether the OnDuration of a certain set of DRX cycle configuration parameters is enabled;

[0562] As one example, a DCP configuration is configured for each DRX cycle, meaning that a separate DCP configuration determines whether the DRX cycle's onduration is enabled.

[0563] As one example: the DCP signal can only be effective for the first set of DRX cycle configuration parameters, that is, the DCP determines whether to start the OnDuration timer at the beginning of the first set of DRX cycle configuration parameters; while starting OnDuration at the beginning of other DRX cycle configuration parameters is not affected by the DCP.

[0564] b) As one example: The content carried by the DCP determines whether the OnDuration of all the multiple DRX periodic configuration parameters configured therein is enabled;

[0565] c) This action is pre-agreed upon by the agreement or notified online;

[0566] As one example, the network can inform the UE in advance during DCP configuration of the range of DRX cycle configuration parameters applicable to the DCP;

[0567] As one embodiment, the network can notify the UE of the range of DRX period configuration parameters applicable to the DCP by carrying relevant information in the DCP;

[0568] 8. If multiple sets of DRX long-cycle configuration parameters are configured, the starting point reference position of DCP signal monitoring will refer to one of the DRX long-cycle configuration parameters (reference DRX).

[0569] a) Reference DRX is either pre-agreed upon by the protocol or notified via the network;

[0570] As one example, the network can notify the UE in advance during DCP configuration which DCP configuration is the reference DRX;

[0571] As one example, the first set of DRX cycle configuration parameters is defined as the reference DRX for configuring DCP;

[0572] as follows:

[0573] an offset by ps-Offset indicating a time, where the UE startsmonitoring PDCCH for detection of DCI format 2_6according to the number of search space sets, prior to a slot where the drx-OnDurationtimer of the firstconfigured Long DRX cycle configuration would start on the PCell or on theSpCell.

[0574] In other words, ps-Offset indicates the time the UE listens to the PDCCH for DCI format 2-6 based on the number of search space sets. This time is before the slot where the drx-OnDurationtimer configured for the long DRX period on the PCell or SpCell will begin.

[0575] like Figure 13 As shown, this embodiment of the disclosure provides an information transmission device 1000, which is disposed in a network-side device and includes:

[0576] The transceiver module 1010 is configured to send discontinuous reception DRX configuration information to the user equipment (UE); wherein the DRX configuration information is used to indicate N DRX period configuration parameters, wherein the N DRX period configuration parameters include: I DRX long period configuration parameters and / or J DRX short period configuration parameters, wherein N, I and J are natural numbers, and at least one of I and J is greater than or equal to 2.

[0577] In one embodiment, different DRX configuration information is used to indicate sub-parameters in different DRX cycle configuration parameters.

[0578] In one embodiment, one of the DRX configuration information is used to indicate the same type of sub-parameter among a plurality of DRX periodic configuration parameters.

[0579] In one embodiment, the DRX configuration information corresponding to the sub-parameters in the DRX long-cycle configuration parameters is used to indicate the sub-parameters in the DRX short-cycle configuration parameters.

[0580] In one embodiment, in response to a sub-parameter of the first DRX cycle configuration parameter among the N DRX cycle configuration parameters not having corresponding DRX configuration information, the sub-parameter of the first DRX cycle configuration parameter is determined by at least one of the following methods:

[0581] The sub-parameters of the first DRX cycle configuration parameter are defined by the communication protocol;

[0582] The sub-parameters of the first DRX cycle configuration parameters are preset values;

[0583] The sub-parameters of the first DRX cycle configuration parameter are indicated by the DRX configuration information of the second DRX cycle configuration parameter among the N DRX cycle configuration parameters.

[0584] In one embodiment, the first DRX cycle configuration parameter is a DRX short cycle configuration parameter, and the second DRX cycle configuration parameter is a DRX long cycle configuration parameter.

[0585] In one embodiment, the correspondence between DRX cycles of different DRX cycle configuration parameters includes at least one of the following:

[0586] The DRX long-cycle configuration parameter with a longer DRX cycle corresponds to a DRX cycle that is X times the DRX long-cycle configuration parameter with a shorter DRX cycle, where X is a positive integer greater than or equal to 1.

[0587] The DRX period corresponding to the DRX short-period configuration parameter with a longer DRX period is Y times the DRX period corresponding to the DRX short-period configuration parameter with a shorter DRX period, where Y is a positive integer greater than or equal to 1.

[0588] The DRX long-cycle configuration parameter corresponds to a DRX cycle that is Z times the DRX cycle corresponding to the DRX short-cycle configuration parameter, where Z is a positive integer greater than or equal to 1.

[0589] In one embodiment, the timer used for different DRX period configuration parameters includes at least one of the following:

[0590] Different DRX cycle configuration parameters employ different DRX enable duration timers;

[0591] Different DRX cycle configuration parameters use different DRX inactive timers;

[0592] Different DRX short-cycle configuration parameters use different DRX short-cycle timers.

[0593] In one embodiment, the timer used for different DRX period configuration parameters includes at least one of the following:

[0594] Different DRX cycle configuration parameters use the same DRX enable duration timer;

[0595] Different DRX cycle configuration parameters use the same DRX inactive timer;

[0596] Different DRX cycle configuration parameters use the same DRX short-cycle timer.

[0597] In one embodiment, the transceiver module 1010 is further configured to:

[0598] Send downlink control information (DCP) with cyclic redundancy check scrambled by a temporary identifier for the energy-saving wireless network, wherein the DCP is associated with at least one of the I long-term configuration parameters of the DRX.

[0599] In one embodiment, the DRX long-term configuration parameters associated with the DCP are defined by the communication protocol;

[0600] or,

[0601] The DRX long-term configuration parameters associated with the DCP are determined by the indication information sent by the network-side device.

[0602] In one embodiment, the DCP's listening start position is associated with one of the I DRX long-term configuration parameters.

[0603] In one embodiment, the DRX long-cycle configuration parameter associated with the DCP's listening start position is specified by the communication protocol;

[0604] or,

[0605] The DRX long-term configuration parameter associated with the DCP's listening start position is indicated by the network-side device.

[0606] In one embodiment, the transceiver module 1010 is further configured to:

[0607] Send a discontinuous receive command Media Access Control Controller (DRX Command MAC CE), wherein the DRX Command MAC CE is associated with at least one of the I DRX long-cycle configuration parameters.

[0608] In one embodiment, the transceiver module 1010 is further configured to: send an activation indication message to indicate the activation of at least one of the DRX period configuration parameters;

[0609] And / or,

[0610] The device further includes a processing module 1020 configured to determine at least one effective DRX cycle configuration parameter based on a communication protocol.

[0611] In one embodiment, the transceiver module 1010 is specifically configured to include at least one of the following:

[0612] Send a Radio Resource Control (RRC) message carrying the activation indication information;

[0613] Send downlink control information (DCI) carrying the activation indication information;

[0614] Send the Media Access Control Unit (MAC CE) carrying the activation indication information.

[0615] like Figure 14 As shown, this embodiment of the disclosure provides an information transmission device 200, which is disposed in a network-side device and includes:

[0616] The transceiver module 210 is configured to receive discontinuous reception DRX configuration information sent by the network-side device; wherein the DRX configuration information is used to indicate N DRX period configuration parameters, wherein the N DRX period configuration parameters include: I DRX long period configuration parameters and / or J DRX short period configuration parameters, wherein N, I and J are natural numbers, and at least one of I and J is greater than or equal to 2.

[0617] In one embodiment, different DRX configuration information is used to indicate sub-parameters in different DRX cycle configuration parameters.

[0618] In one embodiment, one of the DRX configuration information is used to indicate the same type of sub-parameter among a plurality of DRX periodic configuration parameters.

[0619] In one embodiment, the DRX configuration information corresponding to the sub-parameters in the DRX long-cycle configuration parameters is used to indicate the sub-parameters in the DRX short-cycle configuration parameters.

[0620] In one embodiment, in response to the fact that a sub-parameter of the first DRX cycle configuration parameter among the N DRX cycle configuration parameters does not have corresponding DRX configuration information, the sub-parameter of the first DRX cycle configuration parameter is determined by at least one of the following methods: the sub-parameter of the first DRX cycle configuration parameter is defined by the communication protocol;

[0621] The sub-parameters of the first DRX cycle configuration parameters are preset values;

[0622] The sub-parameters of the first DRX cycle configuration parameter are indicated by the DRX configuration information of the second DRX cycle configuration parameter among the N DRX cycle configuration parameters.

[0623] In one embodiment, the first DRX cycle configuration parameter is a DRX short cycle configuration parameter, and the second DRX cycle configuration parameter is a DRX long cycle configuration parameter.

[0624] In one embodiment, the correspondence between DRX cycles of different DRX cycle configuration parameters includes at least one of the following:

[0625] The DRX long-cycle configuration parameter with a longer DRX cycle corresponds to a DRX cycle that is X times the DRX long-cycle configuration parameter with a shorter DRX cycle, where X is a positive integer greater than or equal to 1.

[0626] The DRX period corresponding to the DRX short-period configuration parameter with a longer DRX period is Y times the DRX period corresponding to the DRX short-period configuration parameter with a shorter DRX period, where Y is a positive integer greater than or equal to 1.

[0627] The DRX long-cycle configuration parameter corresponds to a DRX cycle that is Z times the DRX cycle corresponding to the DRX short-cycle configuration parameter, where Z is a positive integer greater than or equal to 1.

[0628] In one embodiment, the timer used for different DRX period configuration parameters includes at least one of the following:

[0629] Different DRX cycle configuration parameters employ different DRX enable duration timers;

[0630] Different DRX cycle configuration parameters use different DRX inactive timers;

[0631] Different DRX short-cycle configuration parameters use different DRX short-cycle timers.

[0632] In one embodiment, the timer used for different DRX period configuration parameters includes at least one of the following:

[0633] Different DRX cycle configuration parameters use the same DRX enable duration timer;

[0634] Different DRX cycle configuration parameters use the same DRX inactive timer;

[0635] Different DRX cycle configuration parameters use the same DRX short-cycle timer.

[0636] In one embodiment, the transceiver module 210 is further configured to:

[0637] Receive downlink control information (DCP) with cyclic redundancy check scrambled by a temporary identifier of the energy-saving wireless network, wherein the DCP is associated with at least one of the I long-term configuration parameters of the DRX.

[0638] In one embodiment, the DRX long-term configuration parameters associated with the DCP are defined by the communication protocol;

[0639] or,

[0640] The DRX long-term configuration parameters associated with the DCP are determined by the indication information sent by the network-side device.

[0641] In one embodiment, the DCP's listening start position is associated with one of the I DRX long-term configuration parameters.

[0642] In one embodiment, the DRX long-cycle configuration parameter associated with the DCP's listening start position is specified by the communication protocol;

[0643] or,

[0644] The DRX long-term configuration parameter associated with the DCP's listening start position is indicated by the network-side device.

[0645] In one embodiment, the transceiver module 210 is further configured to:

[0646] Receive discontinuously received command media access control control unit (DRX Command MAC CE), wherein the DRX Command MAC CE is associated with at least one of the I DRX long-cycle configuration parameters.

[0647] In one embodiment, the transceiver module 210 is further configured to: receive an activation indication information, used to indicate the activation of at least one of the DRX period configuration parameters;

[0648] And / or,

[0649] The device further includes a processing module 220 configured to determine at least one effective DRX cycle configuration parameter based on a communication protocol.

[0650] In one embodiment, the transceiver module 210 is specifically configured to include at least one of the following:

[0651] Receive a Radio Resource Control (RRC) message carrying the activation indication information;

[0652] Receive downlink control information (DCI) carrying the activation indication information;

[0653] The Media Access Control Unit (MAC CE) receives the activation indication information.

[0654] This disclosure provides a communication device, including:

[0655] processor;

[0656] Memory used to store processor-executable instructions;

[0657] The processor is configured to implement the information transmission method of any embodiment of this disclosure when running executable instructions.

[0658] In one embodiment, the communication equipment may include, but is not limited to, at least one of: a UE and a network device. The network device may include core network or access network equipment, etc. The access network equipment may include a base station; the core network may include an AMF (Active Network Filter) and an SMF (Small and Medium Network Filter).

[0659] The processor may include various types of storage media, which are non-transitory computer storage media that can continue to store information after the user equipment loses power.

[0660] The processor can connect to memory via a bus or similar means to read executable programs stored in memory, for example... Figure 4 , 6 At least one of the methods shown in 12.

[0661] This disclosure also provides a computer storage medium storing a computer-executable program. When the executable program is executed by a processor, it implements the information transmission method of any embodiment of this disclosure. For example, such as... Figure 4 , 6 At least one of the methods shown in 12.

[0662] Regarding the apparatus or storage medium 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.

[0663] Figure 15 This is a block diagram illustrating a user equipment 3000 according to an exemplary embodiment. For example, the user equipment 3000 may be a mobile phone, computer, digital broadcast user equipment, messaging device, game console, tablet device, medical device, fitness equipment, personal digital assistant, etc.

[0664] Reference Figure 15User equipment 3000 may include one or more of the following components: processing component 3002, memory 3004, power supply component 3006, multimedia component 3008, audio component 3010, input / output (I / O) interface 3012, sensor component 3014, and communication component 3016.

[0665] Processing component 3002 typically controls the overall operation of user equipment 3000, such as operations associated with display, telephone calls, data communication, camera operation, and recording operations. Processing component 3002 may include one or more processors 3020 to execute instructions to complete all or part of the steps of the methods described above. Furthermore, processing component 3002 may include one or more modules to facilitate interaction between processing component 3002 and other components. For example, processing component 3002 may include a multimedia module to facilitate interaction between multimedia component 3008 and processing component 3002.

[0666] Memory 3004 is configured to store various types of data to support the operation of user equipment 3000. Examples of this data include instructions for any application or method operating on user equipment 3000, contact data, phonebook data, messages, pictures, videos, etc. Memory 3004 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.

[0667] Power supply component 3006 provides power to various components of user equipment 3000. Power supply component 3006 may include a power management system, one or more power supplies, and other components associated with generating, managing, and distributing power to user equipment 3000.

[0668] Multimedia component 3008 includes a screen that provides an output interface between the user equipment 3000 and the user. In some embodiments, the screen may include a liquid crystal display (LCD) and a touch panel (TP). If the screen includes a touch panel, the screen may be implemented as a touchscreen to receive input signals from the user. The touch panel includes one or more touch sensors to sense touches, swipes, and gestures on the touch panel. The touch sensors may sense not only the boundaries of the touch or swipe action but also the duration and pressure associated with the touch or swipe operation. In some embodiments, multimedia component 3008 includes a front-facing camera and / or a rear-facing camera. When the user equipment 3000 is in an operating mode, such as a shooting mode or a video mode, the front-facing camera and / or the rear-facing camera may receive external multimedia data. Each front-facing camera and rear-facing camera may be a fixed optical lens system or have focal length and optical zoom capabilities.

[0669] Audio component 3010 is configured to output and / or input audio signals. For example, audio component 3010 includes a microphone (MIC) configured to receive external audio signals when user equipment 3000 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 3004 or transmitted via communication component 3016. In some embodiments, audio component 3010 also includes a speaker for outputting audio signals.

[0670] I / O interface 812 provides an interface between processing component 3002 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.

[0671] Sensor assembly 3014 includes one or more sensors for providing status assessments of various aspects of user equipment 3000. For example, sensor assembly 3014 can detect the on / off state of user equipment 3000, the relative positioning of components, such as the display and keypad of user equipment 3000, changes in position of user equipment 3000 or a component of user equipment 3000, the presence or absence of contact between the user and user equipment 3000, the orientation or acceleration / deceleration of user equipment 3000, and temperature changes of user equipment 3000. Sensor assembly 3014 may include a proximity sensor configured to detect the presence of nearby objects without any physical contact. Sensor assembly 3014 may also include a light sensor, such as a CMOS or CCD image sensor, for use in imaging applications. In some embodiments, sensor assembly 3014 may also include an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a magnetometer, a pressure sensor, or a temperature sensor.

[0672] Communication component 3016 is configured to facilitate wired or wireless communication between user equipment 3000 and other devices. User equipment 3000 can access wireless networks based on communication standards, such as WiFi, 4G, or 5G, or combinations thereof. In one exemplary embodiment, communication component 3016 receives broadcast signals or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management system via a broadcast channel. In one exemplary embodiment, communication component 3016 further 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.

[0673] In an exemplary embodiment, the user equipment 3000 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.

[0674] In an exemplary embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium including instructions is also provided, such as a memory 3004 including instructions, which can be executed by a processor 3020 of a user equipment 3000 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.

[0675] Figure 16As 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 16 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.

[0676] 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.

[0677] 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.

[0678] 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 transmission method, wherein, Executed by network-side devices, including: Send discontinuous reception DRX configuration information to the user equipment (UE); wherein the DRX configuration information is used to indicate N DRX period configuration parameters, wherein the N DRX period configuration parameters include: I DRX long period configuration parameters and / or J DRX short period configuration parameters, wherein N, I and J are natural numbers, and at least one of I and J is greater than or equal to 2; The correspondence between DRX cycles with different DRX cycle configuration parameters includes at least one of the following: The DRX long-cycle configuration parameter with a longer DRX cycle corresponds to a DRX cycle that is X times the DRX long-cycle configuration parameter with a shorter DRX cycle, where X is a positive integer greater than or equal to 1. The DRX period corresponding to the DRX short-period configuration parameter with a longer DRX period is Y times the DRX period corresponding to the DRX short-period configuration parameter with a shorter DRX period, where Y is a positive integer greater than or equal to 1. The method further includes: Sending downlink control information (DCP) with cyclic redundancy check scrambled by a temporary identifier for the energy-saving wireless network, wherein the DCP is associated with at least one of the I long-term DRX configuration parameters; and the listening start position of the DCP is associated with one of the I long-term DRX configuration parameters. Send a discontinuous receive command Media Access Control Controller (DRX Command MAC CE), wherein the DRX Command MAC CE is associated with at least one of the I DRX long-cycle configuration parameters.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein, The N DRX cycle configuration parameters are configured for multiple data streams of extended reality XR services, with different data streams corresponding to different DRX cycle configuration parameters.

3. The method according to claim 1, wherein, Different DRX cycle configuration parameters use the same DRX enable duration timer; when the start position of the DRX enable duration timer for any DRX cycle configuration parameter is reached, the DRX enable duration timer is started or restarted.

4. The method according to claim 1, wherein, Different DRX configuration information is used to indicate sub-parameters in different DRX period configuration parameters.

5. The method according to claim 1, wherein, One of the DRX configuration information is used to indicate the same type of sub-parameter among multiple DRX periodic configuration parameters.

6. The method according to claim 1, wherein, The DRX configuration information corresponding to the sub-parameters in the DRX long-cycle configuration parameters is used to indicate the sub-parameters in the DRX short-cycle configuration parameters.

7. The method according to claim 1, wherein, In response to the fact that a sub-parameter of the first DRX cycle configuration parameter among the N DRX cycle configuration parameters does not have corresponding DRX configuration information, the sub-parameter of the first DRX cycle configuration parameter is determined by at least one of the following methods; The sub-parameters of the first DRX cycle configuration parameter are defined by the communication protocol; The sub-parameters of the first DRX cycle configuration parameters are preset values; The sub-parameters of the first DRX cycle configuration parameter are indicated by the DRX configuration information of the second DRX cycle configuration parameter among the N DRX cycle configuration parameters.

8. The method according to claim 7, wherein, The first DRX cycle configuration parameter is the DRX short cycle configuration parameter, and the second DRX cycle configuration parameter is the DRX long cycle configuration parameter.

9. The method according to claim 1, wherein, The correspondence between DRX cycles for different DRX cycle configuration parameters also includes: The DRX long-cycle configuration parameter corresponds to a DRX cycle that is Z times the DRX cycle corresponding to the DRX short-cycle configuration parameter, where Z is a positive integer greater than or equal to 1.

10. The method according to claim 1, wherein, The timer used for different DRX cycle configuration parameters includes at least one of the following: Different DRX cycle configuration parameters employ different DRX enable duration timers; Different DRX cycle configuration parameters use different DRX inactive timers; Different DRX short-cycle configuration parameters use different DRX short-cycle timers.

11. The method according to claim 1, wherein, The timer used for different DRX cycle configuration parameters includes at least one of the following: Different DRX cycle configuration parameters use the same DRX enable duration timer; Different DRX cycle configuration parameters use the same DRX inactive timer; Different DRX cycle configuration parameters use the same DRX short-cycle timer.

12. The method according to claim 1, wherein, The DRX long-term configuration parameters associated with the DCP are defined by the communication protocol; or, The DRX long-term configuration parameters associated with the DCP are determined by the indication information sent by the network-side device.

13. The method according to claim 1, wherein, The DRX long-cycle configuration parameters associated with the DCP's listening start position are specified by the communication protocol; or, The DRX long-term configuration parameter associated with the DCP's listening start position is indicated by the network-side device.

14. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein, The method further includes at least one of the following: Send an activation indication message to indicate that at least one of the DRX cycle configuration parameters has been activated; Based on the communication protocol, at least one of the DRX cycle configuration parameters that are in effect are determined.

15. The method according to claim 14, wherein, The sending of the activation indication information includes at least one of the following: Send a Radio Resource Control (RRC) message carrying the activation indication information; Send downlink control information (DCI) carrying the activation indication information; Send the Media Access Control Unit (MAC CE) carrying the activation indication information.

16. An information transmission method, wherein, Executed by the user equipment (UE), including: The system receives discontinuous reception DRX configuration information sent by a network-side device; wherein the DRX configuration information is used to indicate N DRX cycle configuration parameters, wherein the N DRX cycle configuration parameters include: I DRX long cycle configuration parameters and / or J DRX short cycle configuration parameters, wherein N, I and J are natural numbers, and at least one of I and J is greater than or equal to 2; The correspondence between DRX cycles with different DRX cycle configuration parameters includes at least one of the following: The DRX long-cycle configuration parameter with a longer DRX cycle corresponds to a DRX cycle that is X times the DRX long-cycle configuration parameter with a shorter DRX cycle, where X is a positive integer greater than or equal to 1. The DRX period corresponding to the DRX short-period configuration parameter with a longer DRX period is Y times the DRX period corresponding to the DRX short-period configuration parameter with a shorter DRX period, where Y is a positive integer greater than or equal to 1. The method further includes: Receive downlink control information DCP scrambled with a temporary identifier for the energy-saving wireless network and cyclic redundancy check, wherein the DCP is associated with at least one of the I long-term configuration parameters of the DRX; Receive discontinuously received command media access control control unit (DRX Command MAC CE), wherein the DRX Command MAC CE is associated with at least one of the I DRX long-cycle configuration parameters.

17. The method according to claim 16, wherein, The N DRX cycle configuration parameters are configured for multiple data streams of extended reality XR services, with different data streams corresponding to different DRX cycle configuration parameters.

18. The method according to claim 16, wherein, Different DRX cycle configuration parameters use the same DRX enable duration timer; when the start position of the DRX enable duration timer for any DRX cycle configuration parameter is reached, the DRX enable duration timer is started or restarted.

19. The method of claim 16, wherein, Different DRX configuration information is used to indicate sub-parameters in different DRX period configuration parameters.

20. The method of claim 16, wherein, One of the DRX configuration information is used to indicate the same type of sub-parameter among multiple DRX periodic configuration parameters.

21. The method according to claim 16, wherein, The DRX configuration information corresponding to the sub-parameters in the DRX long-cycle configuration parameters is used to indicate the sub-parameters in the DRX short-cycle configuration parameters.

22. The method according to claim 16, wherein, In response to the fact that a sub-parameter of the first DRX cycle configuration parameter among the N DRX cycle configuration parameters does not have corresponding DRX configuration information, the sub-parameter of the first DRX cycle configuration parameter is determined by at least one of the following methods: the sub-parameter of the first DRX cycle configuration parameter is defined by the communication protocol; The sub-parameters of the first DRX cycle configuration parameters are preset values; The sub-parameters of the first DRX cycle configuration parameter are indicated by the DRX configuration information of the second DRX cycle configuration parameter among the N DRX cycle configuration parameters.

23. The method according to claim 22, wherein, The first DRX cycle configuration parameter is the DRX short cycle configuration parameter, and the second DRX cycle configuration parameter is the DRX long cycle configuration parameter.

24. The method of claim 16, wherein, The correspondence between DRX cycles for different DRX cycle configuration parameters also includes: The DRX long-cycle configuration parameter corresponds to a DRX cycle that is Z times the DRX cycle corresponding to the DRX short-cycle configuration parameter, where Z is a positive integer greater than or equal to 1.

25. The method according to claim 16, wherein, The timer used for different DRX cycle configuration parameters includes at least one of the following: Different DRX cycle configuration parameters employ different DRX enable duration timers; Different DRX cycle configuration parameters use different DRX inactive timers; Different DRX short-cycle configuration parameters use different DRX short-cycle timers.

26. The method of claim 16, wherein, The timer used for different DRX cycle configuration parameters includes at least one of the following: Different DRX cycle configuration parameters use the same DRX enable duration timer; Different DRX cycle configuration parameters use the same DRX inactive timer; Different DRX cycle configuration parameters use the same DRX short-cycle timer.

27. The method according to claim 16, wherein, The DRX long-term configuration parameters associated with the DCP are defined by the communication protocol; or, The DRX long-term configuration parameters associated with the DCP are determined by the indication information sent by the network-side device.

28. The method according to claim 16, wherein, The DRX long-cycle configuration parameters associated with the DCP's listening start position are specified by the communication protocol; or, The DRX long-term configuration parameter associated with the DCP's listening start position is indicated by the network-side device.

29. The method according to any one of claims 16 to 26, wherein, The method further includes at least one of the following: Receive activation indication information, which indicates that at least one of the DRX cycle configuration parameters has been activated; Based on the communication protocol, at least one of the DRX cycle configuration parameters that are in effect are determined.

30. The method according to claim 29, wherein, The received activation indication information includes at least one of the following: Receive a Radio Resource Control (RRC) message carrying the activation indication information; Receive downlink control information (DCI) carrying the activation indication information; The Media Access Control Unit (MAC CE) receives the activation indication information.

31. An information transmission device, wherein, Configured in network-side devices, including: The transceiver module is configured to send discontinuous reception DRX configuration information to the user equipment (UE); wherein the DRX configuration information indicates N DRX period configuration parameters, wherein the N DRX period configuration parameters include: I DRX long period configuration parameters and / or J DRX short period configuration parameters, wherein N, I, and J are natural numbers, and at least one of I and J is greater than or equal to 2; send downlink control information (DCP) with cyclic redundancy check scrambled by a power-saving radio network temporary identifier, wherein the DCP is associated with at least one of the I DRX long period configuration parameters; the listening start position of the DCP is associated with one of the I DRX long period configuration parameters; and send a discontinuous reception command media access control control unit (DRX CommandMAC CE), wherein the DRX Command MAC CE is associated with at least one of the I DRX long-cycle configuration parameters; wherein the correspondence between the DRX cycles of different DRX cycle configuration parameters includes at least one of the following: the DRX cycle corresponding to the DRX long-cycle configuration parameter with a longer DRX cycle is X times the DRX cycle corresponding to the DRX long-cycle configuration parameter with a shorter DRX cycle, where X is a positive integer greater than or equal to 1; the DRX cycle corresponding to the DRX short-cycle configuration parameter with a longer DRX cycle is Y times the DRX cycle corresponding to the DRX short-cycle configuration parameter with a shorter DRX cycle, where Y is a positive integer greater than or equal to 1.

32. An information transmission device, wherein, Configured in the User Equipment (UE), including: The transceiver module is configured to receive discontinuous reception DRX configuration information sent by a network-side device; wherein the DRX configuration information indicates N DRX period configuration parameters, wherein the N DRX period configuration parameters include: I DRX long period configuration parameters and / or J DRX short period configuration parameters, wherein N, I, and J are natural numbers, and at least one of I and J is greater than or equal to 2; receive downlink control information (DCP) scrambled with a power-saving wireless network temporary identifier and cyclic redundancy check, wherein the DCP is associated with at least one of the I DRX long period configuration parameters; and receive a discontinuous reception command media access control (DRX) MAC CE, wherein the DRX Command MAC... CE is associated with at least one of the I DRX long-cycle configuration parameters; wherein the correspondence between the DRX cycles of different DRX cycle configuration parameters includes at least one of the following: the DRX cycle corresponding to the DRX long-cycle configuration parameter with a longer DRX cycle is X times the DRX cycle corresponding to the DRX long-cycle configuration parameter with a shorter DRX cycle, where X is a positive integer greater than or equal to 1; the DRX cycle corresponding to the DRX short-cycle configuration parameter with a longer DRX cycle is Y times the DRX cycle corresponding to the DRX short-cycle configuration parameter with a shorter DRX cycle, where Y is a positive integer greater than or equal to 1.

33. A communication device, wherein, The communication device includes: processor; Memory used to store the processor's executable instructions; The processor is configured to implement the information transmission method according to any one of claims 1 to 15 and 16 to 30 when running the executable instructions.

34. A computer storage medium, wherein, The computer storage medium stores a computer-executable program, which, when executed by a processor, implements the information transmission method according to any one of claims 1 to 15, 16 to 30.

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