Indication transmission, reception method, terminal, communication system, and storage medium

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to the technical field of communication, in particular to a method for indicating, a terminal, a communication system and a storage medium, wherein the method for indicating comprises: determining that a plurality of listening occasions corresponding to a plurality of second terminals conflict; determining a plurality of coordinated listening occasions, wherein the plurality of coordinated listening occasions do not conflict; generating indication information corresponding to each of the second terminals according to the plurality of coordinated listening occasions; and sending the indication information corresponding to the second terminals to the second terminals, wherein the indication information corresponding to the second terminals is used to instruct the second terminals to determine adjusted listening occasions corresponding to the second terminals. According to the present disclosure, the probability of the second terminals receiving first information is improved, so as to reduce the cost of the second terminals listening to the first information.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of communication technology, and more specifically, to instruction transmission methods, instruction reception methods, terminals, communication systems, and storage media. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of communication technology, terminals are no longer limited to communicating through network devices in mobile networks (such as cellular networks), but can also communicate directly with other terminals through sidelinks.

[0003] For example, in a scenario where the first terminal communicates with the second terminal via a direct link, the direct link communication between the terminals can be achieved through beam scanning. That is, the first terminal can communicate directly with the second terminal via a beam. However, in this case, there are still some technical problems that need to be solved. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Embodiments of this disclosure provide instructions for sending and receiving methods, terminals, communication systems, and storage media to address technical problems in the related art.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, an instruction sending method is proposed, executed by a first terminal. The method includes: determining multiple conflicting listening times corresponding to multiple second terminals; determining multiple coordinated listening times, wherein the coordinated multiple listening times do not conflict; generating instruction information corresponding to each second terminal based on the coordinated multiple listening times; and sending the instruction information corresponding to the second terminal to the second terminal, wherein the instruction information corresponding to the second terminal is used to instruct the second terminal to determine the adjusted listening time corresponding to the second terminal.

[0006] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, an indication receiving method is provided, executed by a second terminal. The method includes: receiving indication information corresponding to the second terminal sent by a first terminal, wherein the indication information corresponding to the second terminal is used to instruct the second terminal to determine an adjusted listening time corresponding to the second terminal, and the adjusted listening time corresponding to the second terminal does not conflict with the adjusted listening time corresponding to other second terminals.

[0007] According to a third aspect of the present disclosure, an instruction sending method is proposed, characterized in that it includes: a first terminal determining multiple conflicting listening times corresponding to multiple second terminals, determining multiple coordinated listening times, wherein the coordinated multiple listening times do not conflict; generating instruction information corresponding to each second terminal according to the coordinated multiple listening times; sending the instruction information corresponding to the second terminal to the second terminal; and the second terminal determining the adjusted listening time corresponding to the second terminal according to the instruction information corresponding to the second terminal.

[0008] According to a fourth aspect of the present disclosure, a terminal is provided, comprising: a processing module configured to determine multiple monitoring timing conflicts corresponding to multiple second terminals, and to determine multiple coordinated monitoring timings, wherein the coordinated multiple monitoring timings do not conflict; generating indication information corresponding to each second terminal based on the coordinated multiple monitoring timings; and a sending module configured to send the indication information corresponding to the second terminal to the second terminal, wherein the indication information corresponding to the second terminal is used to instruct the second terminal to determine the adjusted monitoring timing corresponding to the second terminal.

[0009] According to a fifth aspect of the present disclosure, a terminal is provided, comprising: a receiving module configured to receive indication information corresponding to a second terminal sent by a first terminal, wherein the indication information corresponding to the second terminal is used to instruct the second terminal to determine an adjusted listening time corresponding to the second terminal, and the adjusted listening time corresponding to the second terminal does not conflict with the adjusted listening time corresponding to other second terminals.

[0010] According to a sixth aspect of the present disclosure, a terminal is provided, comprising: one or more processors; wherein the terminal is configured to perform the instruction sending method described in the first aspect.

[0011] According to a seventh aspect of the present disclosure, a terminal is provided, comprising: one or more processors; wherein the terminal is configured to perform the instruction receiving method described in the second aspect.

[0012] According to an eighth aspect of the present disclosure, a communication system is provided, characterized in that it includes a first terminal and a second terminal, wherein the first terminal is configured to implement the instruction sending method described in the first aspect, and the second terminal is configured to implement the instruction receiving method described in the second aspect.

[0013] According to a ninth aspect of the present disclosure, a storage medium is provided, the storage medium storing instructions, characterized in that, when the instructions are executed on a communication device, the communication device causes the communication device to perform the instruction transmission method of the first aspect, and / or the instruction reception method of the second aspect.

[0014] According to the embodiments of this disclosure, after the first terminal generates indication information based on multiple coordinated listening times, it can send the indication information corresponding to the second terminal to the second terminal. Since the multiple coordinated listening times do not conflict, the probability that the first terminal will send the first information to the second terminal at the listening time indicated by the indication information corresponding to the second terminal will be relatively high. Therefore, after the second terminal determines the listening time based on the indication information, it listens for the first information according to the listening time indicated by the second indication information, which helps to increase the probability that the second terminal receives the first information, so as to reduce the overhead of the second terminal listening for the first information. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this disclosure. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a listening timing according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating another listening opportunity according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating yet another listening opportunity according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] Figure 5 This is an interactive schematic diagram illustrating an instruction sending method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram illustrating yet another listening opportunity according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic flowchart illustrating an instruction sending method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] Figure 8 This is a schematic flowchart illustrating an instruction receiving method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] Figure 9 This is a schematic block diagram of a terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] Figure 10This is a schematic block diagram of a terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] Figure 11A This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the communication device proposed in the embodiments of this disclosure.

[0027] Figure 11B This is a schematic diagram of the chip structure proposed in the embodiments of this disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0028] Embodiments of this disclosure provide instructions for sending and receiving methods, terminals, communication systems, and storage media.

[0029] In a first aspect, embodiments of this disclosure propose an instruction sending method, executed by a first terminal, the method comprising: determining multiple conflicting listening times corresponding to multiple second terminals; determining multiple coordinated listening times, wherein the coordinated multiple listening times do not conflict; generating instruction information corresponding to each second terminal based on the coordinated multiple listening times; and sending the instruction information corresponding to the second terminal to the second terminal, wherein the instruction information corresponding to the second terminal is used to instruct the second terminal to determine the adjusted listening time corresponding to the second terminal.

[0030] In the above embodiments, after the first terminal generates indication information based on the multiple coordinated listening times, it can send the indication information corresponding to the second terminal to the second terminal. Since the multiple coordinated listening times do not conflict, the probability that the first terminal will send the first information to the second terminal at the listening time indicated by the indication information corresponding to the second terminal will be relatively high (compared to the listening time before adjustment). Therefore, after the second terminal determines the listening time based on the indication information, it listens for the first information according to the listening time indicated by the second indication information, which helps to increase the probability that the second terminal receives the first information, so as to reduce the overhead of the second terminal listening for the first information.

[0031] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the listening timing includes periodic listening timing.

[0032] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the indication information corresponding to the second terminal is used to indicate whether the listening opportunity of the second terminal is available in multiple listening cycles of the second terminal.

[0033] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the indication information corresponding to the second terminal includes multiple bits.

[0034] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the number of the plurality of bits is equal to the number of the plurality of listening cycles of the second terminal, and corresponds to the plurality of listening cycles of the second terminal.

[0035] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, a first bit of the plurality of bits is used to indicate whether a listening opportunity is available in the listening period corresponding to the first bit for the second terminal.

[0036] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first terminal and the second terminal communicate via a direct link.

[0037] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the listening timing corresponding to the second terminal is used for the second terminal to listen to the first information sent by the first terminal.

[0038] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first information includes at least one of the following: a beam failure recovery request; or a hybrid automatic repeat request information.

[0039] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the instruction sending method further includes: sending the first information to the second terminal at an adjusted listening time corresponding to the second terminal.

[0040] Secondly, embodiments of this disclosure propose an indication receiving method, executed by a second terminal. The method includes: receiving indication information corresponding to the second terminal sent by a first terminal, wherein the indication information corresponding to the second terminal is used to instruct the second terminal to determine the adjusted listening timing corresponding to the second terminal, and the adjusted listening timing corresponding to the second terminal does not conflict with the adjusted listening timing corresponding to other second terminals.

[0041] In the above embodiments, the second terminal determines multiple coordinated listening opportunities based on the instruction information sent by the first terminal. Since the multiple coordinated listening opportunities do not conflict, the probability that the second terminal will receive the first information sent by the first terminal at the listening opportunity indicated by the instruction information corresponding to the second terminal will be relatively high. Therefore, after the second terminal determines the listening opportunity based on the instruction information, it listens for the first information according to the listening opportunity indicated by the second instruction information, which helps to increase the probability that the second terminal receives the first information, so as to reduce the overhead of the second terminal listening for the first information.

[0042] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the listening timing includes periodic listening timing.

[0043] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the indication information corresponding to the second terminal is used to indicate whether the listening opportunity of the second terminal is available in multiple listening cycles of the second terminal.

[0044] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the indication information corresponding to the second terminal includes multiple bits.

[0045] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the number of the plurality of bits is equal to the number of the plurality of listening cycles of the second terminal, and corresponds to the plurality of listening cycles of the second terminal.

[0046] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, a first bit of the plurality of bits is used to indicate whether a listening opportunity is available in the listening period corresponding to the first bit for the second terminal.

[0047] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first terminal and the second terminal communicate via a direct link.

[0048] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the listening timing corresponding to the second terminal is used for the second terminal to listen to the first information sent by the first terminal.

[0049] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first information includes at least one of the following: beam failure recovery request; mixed automatic repeat request information.

[0050] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the indication receiving method further includes: listening to the first information sent by the first terminal at an adjusted listening time corresponding to the second terminal.

[0051] Thirdly, embodiments of this disclosure propose an instruction sending method, comprising: a first terminal determining multiple conflicting listening times corresponding to multiple second terminals, determining multiple coordinated listening times, wherein the coordinated multiple listening times do not conflict; generating instruction information corresponding to each second terminal based on the coordinated multiple listening times; sending the instruction information corresponding to the second terminal to the second terminal; and the second terminal determining the adjusted listening time corresponding to the second terminal based on the instruction information corresponding to the second terminal.

[0052] Fourthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a terminal, comprising: a processing module configured to determine multiple conflicting listening times corresponding to multiple second terminals, and to determine multiple coordinated listening times, wherein the coordinated multiple listening times do not conflict; generating indication information corresponding to each second terminal based on the coordinated multiple listening times; and a sending module configured to send the indication information corresponding to the second terminal to the second terminal, wherein the indication information corresponding to the second terminal is used to instruct the second terminal to determine the adjusted listening time corresponding to the second terminal.

[0053] Fifthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a terminal, including: a receiving module configured to receive indication information corresponding to a second terminal sent by a first terminal, wherein the indication information corresponding to the second terminal is used to instruct the second terminal to determine an adjusted listening time corresponding to the second terminal, and the adjusted listening time corresponding to the second terminal does not conflict with the adjusted listening time corresponding to other second terminals.

[0054] In a sixth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a terminal comprising: one or more processors; wherein the terminal is configured to perform the instruction transmission method described in any one of the optional embodiments of the first aspect.

[0055] In a seventh aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a terminal comprising: one or more processors; wherein the terminal is configured to perform the instruction receiving method described in any one of the alternative embodiments of the second aspect.

[0056] Eighthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication system, characterized in that it includes a first terminal and a second terminal, wherein the first terminal is configured to implement the indication transmission method of any one of the optional embodiments of the first aspect, and the second terminal is configured to implement the indication reception method of any one of the optional embodiments of the second aspect.

[0057] In a ninth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a storage medium storing instructions, characterized in that, when the instructions are executed on a communication device, the communication device performs an instruction transmission method according to any one of the first aspect and optional embodiments of the first aspect, and / or an instruction reception method according to any one of the second aspect and optional embodiments of the second aspect.

[0058] In a tenth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a program product that, when executed by a communication device, causes the communication device to perform the method described in any of the optional implementations of the first aspect, the optional embodiments of the first aspect, the second aspect, and the optional embodiments of the second aspect.

[0059] In one aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform the methods described in any one of the first aspect, alternative embodiments of the first aspect, the second aspect, and alternative embodiments of the second aspect.

[0060] It is understood that the aforementioned terminal, communication system, storage medium, program product, and computer program are all used to execute the methods proposed in the embodiments of this disclosure. Therefore, the beneficial effects they can achieve can be referred to the beneficial effects in the corresponding methods, and will not be repeated here.

[0061] This disclosure provides embodiments of an instruction transmission and reception method, a terminal, a communication system, and a storage medium. In some embodiments, the terms "instruction transmission method," "instruction reception method," "information processing method," and "communication method" can be used interchangeably; the terms "terminal" can be used interchangeably with "information processing device" and "communication device"; and the terms "information processing system" and "communication system" can be used interchangeably.

[0062] This disclosure is not exhaustive, but merely illustrative of some embodiments, and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this disclosure. Unless otherwise specified, each step in a particular embodiment can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the steps can be arbitrarily combined. For example, a solution after removing some steps in a particular embodiment can also be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the order of the steps in a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily interchanged. Furthermore, the optional implementation methods in a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily combined; moreover, the embodiments can be arbitrarily combined, for example, some or all steps of different embodiments can be arbitrarily combined, and a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily combined with the optional implementation methods of other embodiments.

[0063] In each of the disclosed embodiments, unless otherwise specified or in case of logical conflict, the terminology and / or descriptions of the embodiments are consistent and can be referenced by each other. Technical features in different embodiments can be combined to form new embodiments based on their inherent logical relationships.

[0064] The terminology used in the embodiments of this disclosure is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure.

[0065] In the embodiments of this disclosure, unless otherwise stated, elements expressed in the singular, such as “a,” “an,” “the,” “the,” “the,” “the,” “the,” “the,” “this,” etc., may mean “one and only one,” or “one or more,” “at least one,” etc.

[0066] For example, when using articles such as "a", "an", and "the" in translation, the noun following the article can be understood as either a singular or a plural form.

[0067] In the embodiments disclosed herein, "multiple" refers to two or more.

[0068] In some embodiments, the terms “at least one of,” “one or more,” “a plurality of,” and “multiple” may be used interchangeably.

[0069] In some embodiments, the notation "at least one of A and B", "A and / or B", "A in one case, B in another", "in response to one case A, in response to another case B", etc., may include the following technical solutions depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (executes A regardless of B); in some embodiments, B (executes B regardless of A); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed); in some embodiments, both A and B are executed. The same applies when there are more branches such as A, B, C, etc.

[0070] In some embodiments, the notation "A or B" may include the following technical solutions, depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (execution of A regardless of B); in some embodiments, B (execution of B regardless of A); in some embodiments, selective execution from A and B (A and B are selectively executed). The same applies when there are more branches such as A, B, and C.

[0071] The prefixes such as "first" and "second" in the embodiments of this disclosure are only for distinguishing different descriptive objects and do not constitute restrictions on the position, order, priority, number or content of the descriptive objects. For the description of the descriptive objects, please refer to the description in the claims or the context of the embodiments. The use of prefixes should not constitute unnecessary restrictions.

[0072] For example, if the descriptive object is "field," then the ordinal numbers preceding "field" in "first field" and "second field" do not restrict the position or order of the "fields." "First" and "second" do not restrict whether the "fields" they modify are in the same message, nor do they restrict the order of "first field" and "second field." Similarly, if the descriptive object is "level," then the ordinal numbers preceding "level" in "first level" and "second level" do not restrict the priority between "levels." Furthermore, the number of descriptive objects is not limited by ordinal numbers; there can be one or more. For example, in "first device," the number of "devices" can be one or more. In addition, objects modified by different prefixes can be the same or different. For example, if the descriptive object is "device," then "first device" and "second device" can be the same device or different devices, and their types can be the same or different. Similarly, if the descriptive object is "information," then "first information" and "second information" can be the same information or different information, and their content can be the same or different.

[0073] In some embodiments, “including A,” “containing A,” “for indicating A,” and “carrying A” can be interpreted as directly carrying A or indirectly indicating A.

[0074] In some embodiments, the terms “in response to…”, “in response to determining…”, “in the case of…”, “when…”, “if…”, “if…”, etc., can be used interchangeably.

[0075] In some embodiments, the terms “greater than,” “greater than or equal to,” “not less than,” “more than,” “more than or equal to,” “not less than,” “higher than,” “higher than or equal to,” “not lower than,” and “above” can be used interchangeably, as can the terms “less than,” “less than or equal to,” “not greater than,” “less than,” “less than or equal to,” “not more than,” “lower than,” “lower than or equal to,” “not higher than,” and “below”.

[0076] In some embodiments, devices, etc., can be interpreted as physical or virtual, and their names are not limited to the names recorded in the embodiments. Terms such as “device”, “equipment”, “circuit”, “network element”, “node”, “function”, “unit”, “section”, “system”, “network”, “chip”, “chip system”, “entity”, and “subject” can be used interchangeably.

[0077] In some embodiments, "network" can be interpreted as devices included in a network (e.g., access network devices, core network devices, etc.).

[0078] In some embodiments, the terms "access network device (AN device)," "radio access network device (RAN device)," "base station (BS)," "radio base station," "fixed station," "node," "access point," "transmission point (TP)," "reception point (RP)," "transmission / reception point (TRP)," "panel," "antenna panel," "antenna array," "cell," "macro cell," "small cell," "femto cell," "pico cell," "sector," "cell group," "serving cell," "carrier," "component carrier," and "bandwidth part (BWP)" can be used interchangeably.

[0079] In some embodiments, the terms "terminal", "terminal device", "user equipment (UE)", "user terminal", "mobile station (MS)", "mobile terminal (MT)", subscriber station, mobile unit, subscriber unit, wireless unit, remote unit, mobile device, wireless device, wireless communication device, remote device, mobile subscriberstation, access terminal, mobile terminal, wireless terminal, remote terminal, handset, user agent, mobile client, and client can be used interchangeably.

[0080] In some embodiments, access network devices, core network devices, or network devices can be replaced by terminals. For example, embodiments of this disclosure can also be applied to structures where communication between access network devices, core network devices, or network devices and terminals is replaced by communication between multiple terminals (e.g., device-to-device (D2D), vehicle-to-everything (V2X), etc.). In this case, the structure can also be configured such that the terminal has all or part of the functions of the access network device. Furthermore, terms such as "uplink" and "downlink" can be replaced with terms corresponding to communication between terminals (e.g., "sidelink"). For example, uplink channel, downlink channel, etc., can be replaced with sidelink channel, and uplink link, downlink, etc., can be replaced with sidelink link.

[0081] In some embodiments, the terminal may be replaced by an access network device, a core network device, or a network device. In this case, the access network device, core network device, or network device may also be configured to have all or some of the functions of the terminal.

[0082] In some embodiments, the acquisition of data, information, etc., may comply with the laws and regulations of the country where the location is situated.

[0083] In some embodiments, data, information, etc., may be obtained with the user's consent.

[0084] Furthermore, each element, each row, or each column in the table of this disclosure can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and any combination of any element, any row, or any column can also be implemented as an independent embodiment.

[0085] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0086] As shown in Figure 1, the communication system 100 includes a first terminal 101 and a second terminal 102. In some embodiments, the first terminal and the second terminal can communicate through a sidelink. The first terminal and the second terminal can also communicate with network devices, wherein the network devices include at least one of the following: access network devices and core network devices.

[0087] In some embodiments, the terminal includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: mobile phone, wearable device, Internet of Things device, car with communication function, smart car, tablet computer, computer with wireless transceiver function, virtual reality (VR) terminal device, augmented reality (AR) terminal device, wireless terminal device in industrial control, wireless terminal device in self-driving, wireless terminal device in remote medical surgery, wireless terminal device in smart grid, wireless terminal device in transportation safety, wireless terminal device in smart city, and wireless terminal device in smart home.

[0088] In some embodiments, the access network device is, for example, a node or device that connects a terminal to a wireless network. The access network device may include, but is not limited to, at least one of the following in a 5G communication system: evolved Node B (eNB), next-generation eNB (ng-eNB), next-generation Node B (gNB), node B (NB), home node B (HNB), home evolved node B (HeNB), radio backhaul device, radio network controller (RNC), base station controller (BSC), base transceiver station (BTS), base band unit (BBU), mobile switching center, base station in a 6G communication system, open RAN, cloud RAN, base station in other communication systems, and access node in a Wi-Fi system.

[0089] In some embodiments, a core network device may be a single device comprising one or more network elements, or it may be multiple devices or a group of devices, each comprising all or part of the aforementioned one or more network elements. Network elements may be virtual or physical. The core network may include, for example, at least one of an Evolved Packet Core (EPC), a 5G Core Network (5GCN), or a Next Generation Core (NGC).

[0090] In some embodiments, the technical solutions of this disclosure can be applied to the Open RAN architecture. In this case, the interfaces between or within access network devices involved in the embodiments of this disclosure can be transformed into internal interfaces of Open RAN. The processes and information interactions between these internal interfaces can be implemented by software or programs.

[0091] In some embodiments, the access network device may be composed of a central unit (CU) and a distributed unit (DU). The CU may also be called a control unit. The CU-DU structure can separate the protocol layer of the access network device. Some of the protocol layer functions are centrally controlled by the CU, while the remaining part or all of the protocol layer functions are distributed in the DU and centrally controlled by the CU. However, this is not the only possibility.

[0092] It is understood that the communication system described in this disclosure is for the purpose of more clearly illustrating the technical solutions of this disclosure, and does not constitute a limitation on the technical solutions proposed in this disclosure. As those skilled in the art will know, with the evolution of system architecture and the emergence of new business scenarios, the technical solutions proposed in this disclosure are also applicable to similar technical problems.

[0093] The following embodiments of this disclosure can be applied to Figure 1 The communication system 100 shown, or a part thereof, but not limited to it. Figure 1 The entities shown are illustrative; a communication system may include... Figure 1 All or part of the main body, or may include Figure 1 Other entities besides the main body, the number and form of each entity are arbitrary, each entity can be physical or virtual, the connection relationship between the entities is illustrative, the entities can be unconnected or connected, and the connection can be in any way, it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection, it can be a wired connection or a wireless connection.

[0094] The embodiments disclosed herein can be applied to Long Term Evolution (LTE), LTE-Advanced (LTE-A), LTE-Beyond (LTE-B), SUPER 3G, IMT-Advanced, 4th generation mobile communication system (4G), 5th generation mobile communication system (5G), 5G new radio (NR), Future Radio Access (FRA), New-Radio Access Technology (RAT), New Radio (NR), New radio access (NX), Futuregeneration radio access (FX), Global System for Mobile communications (GSM), CDMA2000, Ultra Mobile Broadband (UMB), IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.16 (WiMAX), and IEEE 802.20, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth (a registered trademark), Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) networks, Device-to-Device (D2D) systems, Machine-to-Machine (M2M) systems, Internet of Things (IoT) systems, Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) systems, systems utilizing other communication methods, and next-generation systems built upon them, etc. Furthermore, multiple systems can be combined (e.g., a combination of LTE or LTE-A with 5G).

[0095] In some embodiments, in a scenario where the first terminal and the second terminal communicate via a sidelink, the first terminal can receive a beam transmitted by the second terminal. In the event of beam failure, the first terminal can perform beam failure recovery (BFR), for example, the first terminal can send a beam failure request (BFR Request, BFRR) to the second terminal.

[0096] Unlike scenarios where terminals communicate with network devices in mobile networks, network devices generally lack mobility, while terminals do. Therefore, in the scenario where a first terminal receives a beam transmitted by a second terminal, both the first and second terminals are mobile. Thus, the first terminal can be within the signal coverage area of ​​multiple second terminals, and the signal coverage area of ​​the second terminals can also include multiple first terminals. Therefore, the first terminal, as a receiver, can receive beams transmitted by multiple second terminals, which act as transmitters, and the second terminal, as a transmitter, can transmit beams to multiple first terminals, which act as receivers.

[0097] For the second terminal, in a scenario where beams are transmitted to multiple first terminals, each first terminal may experience beam failure. Therefore, the second terminal needs to configure resources for sending beam failure requests for each first terminal. These resources are also the timing for the second terminal to listen for beam failure requests sent by the first terminals.

[0098] Since the second terminal can use different beams when communicating with each first terminal, it is generally not possible to listen to beam failure requests sent by multiple first terminals on the same resource. Therefore, the resources configured by the second terminal for sending beam failure requests for different first terminals can be different in the time domain.

[0099] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a listening timing according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0100] Taking the communication between the second terminal and three first terminals as an example, the three first terminals are UE#1, UE#2 and UE#3 respectively. The second terminal can configure resources for sending beam failure recovery requests for each first terminal. For example, the resources can be periodic.

[0101] For example Figure 2As shown, a cycle can include three time periods: T1, T2, and T3. Within a cycle, the resources for UE#1 to send beam failure recovery requests are in time period T1, the resources for UE#2 to send beam failure recovery requests are in time period T2, and the resources for UE#3 to send beam failure recovery requests are in time period T3. Since the three time periods T1, T2, and T3 do not overlap, it can be ensured that the second terminal can receive the beam failure recovery requests sent by UE#1, UE#2, and UE#3 in the three time periods of T1, T2, and T3, respectively.

[0102] However, in some embodiments, beam failure is random, and the second terminal cannot determine in which cycle the first terminal will experience beam failure and report a beam failure recovery request. In order to ensure that the beam failure recovery request sent by the first terminal can be successfully heard, the second terminal needs to continuously listen during the listening time of each cycle.

[0103] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating another listening opportunity according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0104] like Figure 3 As shown, in Figure 2 Based on the illustrated embodiment, within each cycle, the second terminal needs to listen for three beam failure recovery requests sent by the first terminal. However, this continuous listening incurs significant overhead. Unlike network devices, terminals have relatively low battery life and processing power, and this continuous listening places a heavy burden on their battery life and processing capabilities.

[0105] Moreover, in some embodiments, the first terminal, as a receiver, can receive beams transmitted by multiple second terminals, which are transmitters. In such cases, the resources configured by different second terminals for the first terminal to send beam failure recovery requests may conflict.

[0106] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating yet another listening opportunity according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0107] Taking the example of a first terminal receiving beams transmitted by three second terminals, namely UE#A, UE#B, and UE#C, as an example, the three second terminals can each configure resources for the first terminal to send beam failure recovery requests; for example, the resources can be periodic.

[0108] like Figure 4 As shown, the period of the resources configured by UE#A for the first terminal is 3T, namely T1, T2 and T3, and the listening time is T2; the period of the resources configured by UE#B and UE#C for the first terminal is 2T, namely T1 and T2, and the listening time is T1.

[0109] It can be seen that in the first cycle, UE#B and UE#C have conflicting listening times for the first terminal sending a beam failure recovery request, and in the second cycle, UE#A, UE#B and UE#C have conflicting listening times for the first terminal sending a beam failure recovery request.

[0110] For the first terminal, the beam used for communication with each second terminal can be different. Therefore, under normal circumstances, beam failure recovery requests will not be sent to multiple second terminals simultaneously during conflicting listening times. Thus, when there is a conflict in the beam failure recovery request configurations of multiple second terminals, the first terminal can only send a beam failure recovery request to one second terminal using one resource.

[0111] In this scenario, if each second terminal periodically listens for beam failure recovery requests sent by the first terminal, it will result in significant overhead for each second terminal.

[0112] Figure 5 This is an interactive schematic diagram illustrating an instruction sending method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0113] like Figure 5 As shown, the instruction sending method includes: In step S501, the first terminal determines multiple conflicting listening times corresponding to multiple second terminals, and determines multiple coordinated listening times, wherein the coordinated multiple listening times do not conflict.

[0114] In some embodiments, the first terminal may generate indication information corresponding to each of the second terminals based on the coordinated multiple listening times.

[0115] In step S502, the first terminal may send indication information corresponding to the second terminal to the second terminal, wherein the indication information corresponding to the second terminal is used to instruct the second terminal to determine the adjusted listening time corresponding to the second terminal.

[0116] In some embodiments, the listening timing corresponding to the second terminal is used for the second terminal to listen to the first information sent by the first terminal.

[0117] In some embodiments, the first information includes at least one of the following: Beam failure recovery request; Hybrid Automatic Repeat reQuest (HARQ) messages, such as Hybrid Automatic Repeat Request Acknowledgment (HARQ-ACK) and Hybrid Automatic Repeat Request Denial (HARQ-NACK).

[0118] It should be noted that the first information is not limited to beam failure recovery request or hybrid automatic repeat request information. It can also be information that the above-mentioned technical problems exist when other first terminals send information to second terminals. This disclosure does not limit this.

[0119] The preceding embodiments mainly described the technical problems that exist when the first terminal sends a beam failure recovery request to the second terminal. A similar technical problem will also exist when the first terminal sends a hybrid automatic retransmission request to the second terminal. The causes of the two technical problems are similar, and will not be repeated here.

[0120] The main difference lies in the fact that the beam failure recovery request is sent via resources configured by the second terminal for the first terminal, while the hybrid automatic repeat request information is sent via resources configured by the second terminal for the first terminal. The following embodiments primarily illustrate the technical solution of this disclosure when the first information is a beam failure recovery request.

[0121] In the embodiments of this disclosure, the first terminal can communicate with multiple second terminals. Each second terminal can configure resources for sending first information to the first terminal. These resources can also be referred to as listening opportunities for the second terminal. Since each second terminal listens for the first information at its respective listening opportunity, the first terminal can determine multiple listening opportunities.

[0122] When the first terminal determines that multiple listening opportunities conflict, the first terminal can coordinate the multiple listening opportunities to ensure that the coordinated multiple listening opportunities do not conflict. Examples of coordination operations will not be described here, but will be illustrated in subsequent embodiments.

[0123] Furthermore, the first terminal can generate indication information based on the multiple coordinated listening opportunities. Since the multiple coordinated listening opportunities may have changed for each second terminal compared to the multiple listening opportunities before coordination, there can be multiple indication information generated, and the indication information fields are one-to-one correspondences between the second terminals, so that the second terminal can accurately determine the coordinated listening opportunities based on the indication information.

[0124] According to the embodiments of this disclosure, after the first terminal generates indication information based on multiple coordinated listening times, it can send the indication information corresponding to the second terminal to the second terminal. Since the multiple coordinated listening times do not conflict, the probability that the first terminal will send the first information to the second terminal at the listening time indicated by the indication information corresponding to the second terminal will be relatively high (compared to the listening time before adjustment). Therefore, after the second terminal determines the listening time based on the indication information, it listens for the first information according to the listening time indicated by the second indication information, which helps to increase the probability that the second terminal receives the first information, so as to reduce the overhead of the second terminal listening for the first information.

[0125] In some embodiments, the instruction sending method further includes: sending first information to the second terminal at the adjusted listening time corresponding to the second terminal.

[0126] After the first terminal sends the adjusted listening time corresponding to the second terminal to the second terminal, it can send the first information to the second terminal at the adjusted listening time corresponding to the second terminal, so that the second terminal can listen to the first information sent by the terminal at the adjusted listening time corresponding to the second terminal.

[0127] In some embodiments, the listening timing includes periodic listening timing.

[0128] In some embodiments, the indication information corresponding to the second terminal is used to indicate whether the listening opportunity of the second terminal is available in multiple listening cycles of the second terminal.

[0129] For example, taking the first message as a beam failure recovery request, the second terminal can listen to the first terminal sending the beam failure recovery request periodically. A listening period can include a listening opportunity, such as the listening opportunity occupying part or all of the listening period.

[0130] Before the adjustment, the listening timing was available in every listening cycle, but if... Figure 4 As shown, there may be conflicts in the listening timing of different second terminals. The first terminal coordinates multiple listening timings, which may include determining that the listening timing in some listening cycles is unavailable. The first indication information can indicate to the second terminal which listening cycle has an available listening timing and which listening timing is unavailable.

[0131] Thus, the second terminal can listen to the first information only when the listening time is available, instead of listening to the first information when the listening time is unavailable. Therefore, compared with the second terminal listening to information according to the listening time before coordination, the overhead of the second terminal listening to the first information is reduced.

[0132] In some embodiments, the indication information corresponding to the second terminal includes multiple bits.

[0133] In some embodiments, the number of the plurality of bits is equal to the number of the plurality of listening cycles of the second terminal, and corresponds to the plurality of listening cycles of the second terminal.

[0134] In some embodiments, the first bit of the plurality of bits is used to indicate whether the listening opportunity in the listening period corresponding to the first bit is available for the second terminal.

[0135] In some embodiments, the second terminal may periodically listen to the first information, and the second terminal may listen to the first information during a certain number of listening cycles. Therefore, the indication information sent by the first terminal to the second terminal may be based on the number of listening cycles, so that the second terminal can accurately determine whether to listen to the first information during each listening cycle.

[0136] For example, if the number of listening cycles of the second terminal is n, then the first information corresponding to the second terminal can be n bits, where the i-th bit corresponds to the i-th listening cycle, i is less than or equal to n, and i and n are positive integers.

[0137] The i-th bit in the indication information can indicate whether the listening opportunity in the i-th listening cycle of the second terminal is available. For example, when the value of the i-th bit is 1, it can indicate that the listening opportunity in the i-th listening cycle is available, and when the value of the i-th bit is 0, it can indicate that the listening opportunity in the i-th listening cycle is not available. Then, n bits can indicate whether the listening opportunity in n listening cycles is available.

[0138] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram illustrating yet another listening opportunity according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0139] For example, targeting Figure 4 Regarding the technical issues, according to the embodiments of this disclosure, the first terminal can determine the listening timing conflict corresponding to the three second terminals. Specifically, in the first cycle, the listening timing conflict between UE#B and UE#C, in the second cycle, the listening timing conflict between UE#A, UE#B and UE#C, and in the third cycle, the listening timing conflict between UE#B and UE#C.

[0140] For example, if the number of listening cycles for UE#A is 2, and the number of listening cycles for UE#B and UE#C is 3, then after coordinating multiple listening opportunities, the first terminal can generate 3 first information, namely the first information #A corresponding to UE#A, the first information #B corresponding to UE#B, and the first information #C corresponding to UE#C.

[0141] like Figure 6 As shown, the first information #A occupies two bits with a value of 10, the first information #B occupies three bits with a value of 101, and the first information #C occupies three bits with a value of 010.

[0142] The first terminal can send the first information #A to UE#A, the first information #B to UE#B, and the first information #C to UE#C.

[0143] Based on the first information #A, UE#A can determine when to listen for the first information during the first listening cycle and when not to listen for the first information during the second listening cycle. The first terminal can send the first information to UE#A during the listening period of UE#A's first listening cycle.

[0144] Based on the first information #B, UE#B can determine when to listen for the first information in the first listening cycle, not to listen for the first information in the second listening cycle, and to listen for the first information in the third listening cycle. The first terminal can send the first information to UE#B during the first and third listening cycles of UE#B.

[0145] Based on the first information #C, UE#C can determine when to not listen to the first information during the first listening cycle, when to listen to the first information during the second listening cycle, and when not to listen to the first information during the third listening cycle. The first terminal can send the first information to UE#C during the second listening cycle of UE#C.

[0146] As can be seen, compared to listening to the first information during the two listening opportunities before coordination, UE#A can listen to the first information only during the first listening cycle; compared to listening to the first information during the three listening opportunities before coordination, UE#B can listen to the first information only during the first and third listening cycles; and compared to listening to the first information during the three listening opportunities before coordination, UE#C can listen to the first information only during the second listening cycle. For each second terminal, the number of listening opportunities after coordination is reduced compared to the number of listening opportunities before coordination, thus helping to reduce the overhead of each second terminal listening to the first information.

[0147] In some embodiments, the starting positions of the listening cycles of different second terminals may be different, and there may be conflicting listening opportunities between different second terminals, which are only listening opportunities in part of the listening cycle. Therefore, the first terminal may also send starting information to the second terminal. The starting information is used to indicate to the second terminal the starting position of the listening cycle corresponding to the adjusted listening opportunity indicated by the first information in the listening cycle of the second terminal.

[0148] The first information and the starting information can be sent to the second terminal separately, or they can be sent to the second terminal together in one message. This disclosure does not limit this.

[0149] In some embodiments, when multiple second terminals have the same listening period length and the number of listening periods corresponding to conflicting listening times is also the same, the first terminal can consider the processing capabilities of the multiple second terminals when coordinating listening times. For example, for second terminals with relatively strong processing capabilities, the coordinated listening times can be relatively more numerous, while for second terminals with relatively weak processing capabilities, the coordinated listening times can be relatively fewer. Thus, the coordinated listening times, while avoiding conflicts between the listening times of multiple second terminals, can match the processing capabilities of the second terminals, which helps to prevent the operation of listening to the first information from taking up too much of the second terminal's processing capacity.

[0150] For example in Figure 6 In the illustrated embodiment, UE#B and UE#C have the same listening period length, and the number of listening periods corresponding to the conflicting listening times is also the same. The first terminal determines that UE#B has a relatively stronger processing capability, while UE#C has a relatively weaker processing capability. Therefore, it can be based on... Figure 6 The embodiment shown determines the coordinated listening timing. That is, for UE#B, there are relatively more coordinated listening timings, while for UE#C, there are relatively fewer coordinated listening timings.

[0151] In some embodiments, when coordinating the listening timing, the first terminal can consider the latency requirements of the services provided by each second terminal. For second terminals requiring services with relatively short latency, the coordinated listening timing of the first terminal can be relatively earlier; for second terminals requiring services with relatively long latency, the coordinated listening timing of the first terminal can be relatively later. Thus, the coordinated listening timing, while avoiding conflicts between the listening timings of multiple second terminals, can match the services provided by the second terminals, which is beneficial for meeting the latency requirements of the services.

[0152] For example in Figure 6 In the illustrated embodiment, for UE#B and UE#C, the first terminal determines that the service required with UE#B has a relatively short latency, while the service required with UE#C has a relatively long latency. Therefore, it can be based on... Figure 6 The embodiment shown determines the coordinated listening timing; that is, for UE#B, the coordinated listening timing is relatively earlier, and for UE#C, the coordinated listening timing is relatively later.

[0153] The communication method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S501 to S502. For example, step S501 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, step S502 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, and step S501+S502 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, but is not limited thereto.

[0154] In some embodiments, steps S501 and S502 may be performed in an alternate order or simultaneously.

[0155] In some embodiments, step S501 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0156] In some embodiments, step S502 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0157] In some embodiments, see Figure 5 Other optional implementation methods described before or after the corresponding instruction manual.

[0158] In a first aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide an instruction transmission method. Figure 7 This is a schematic flowchart illustrating an instruction sending method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The instruction sending method shown in this embodiment can be executed by a first terminal.

[0159] like Figure 7 As shown, the instruction sending method may include the following steps: In step S701, multiple monitoring timing conflicts are identified for multiple second terminals, and multiple monitoring timings are determined after coordination, wherein the multiple monitoring timings after coordination do not conflict. In step S702, indication information corresponding to each second terminal is generated based on the coordinated multiple listening opportunities; In step S703, the indication information corresponding to the second terminal is sent to the second terminal, wherein the indication information corresponding to the second terminal is used to instruct the second terminal to determine the adjusted listening time corresponding to the second terminal.

[0160] It should be noted that, Figure 7 The embodiments shown can be implemented independently or in combination with at least one other embodiment of this disclosure. The specific choice can be made as needed, and this disclosure does not limit the scope of the embodiments.

[0161] Optional implementations of steps S701 to S703 can be found in [reference]. Figure 6 Optional implementation methods for intermediate steps, and Figure 6 Other related parts in the embodiments involved will not be described in detail here.

[0162] In some embodiments, the listening timing includes periodic listening timing.

[0163] In some embodiments, the indication information corresponding to the second terminal is used to indicate whether the listening opportunity of the second terminal is available in multiple listening cycles of the second terminal.

[0164] In some embodiments, the indication information corresponding to the second terminal includes multiple bits.

[0165] In some embodiments, the number of multiple bits is equal to the number of multiple listening cycles of the second terminal, and corresponds to the multiple listening cycles of the second terminal.

[0166] In some embodiments, the first bit among the plurality of bits is used to indicate whether the listening opportunity in the listening period corresponding to the first bit is available for the second terminal.

[0167] In some embodiments, the first terminal and the second terminal communicate via a direct link.

[0168] In some embodiments, the listening timing corresponding to the second terminal is used for the second terminal to listen to the first information sent by the first terminal.

[0169] In some embodiments, the first information includes at least one of the following: beam failure recovery request; hybrid automatic repeat request information.

[0170] In some embodiments, the instruction sending method further includes: sending first information to the second terminal at the adjusted listening time corresponding to the second terminal.

[0171] Secondly, embodiments of this disclosure provide an instruction receiving method. Figure 8 This is a schematic flowchart illustrating an instruction receiving method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The instruction receiving method shown in this embodiment can be executed by a second terminal.

[0172] like Figure 8 As shown, the instruction receiving method may include the following steps: In step S801, the first terminal sends an indication information corresponding to the second terminal, wherein the indication information corresponding to the second terminal is used to instruct the second terminal to determine the adjusted listening time corresponding to the second terminal, and the adjusted listening time corresponding to the second terminal does not conflict with the adjusted listening time corresponding to other second terminals.

[0173] It should be noted that, Figure 8 The embodiments shown can be implemented independently or in combination with at least one other embodiment of this disclosure. The specific choice can be made as needed, and this disclosure does not limit the scope of the embodiments.

[0174] For optional implementations of step S801, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 6Optional implementation methods for intermediate steps, and Figure 6 Other related parts in the embodiments involved will not be described in detail here.

[0175] In some embodiments, the listening timing includes periodic listening timing.

[0176] In some embodiments, the indication information corresponding to the second terminal is used to indicate whether the listening opportunity of the second terminal is available in multiple listening cycles of the second terminal.

[0177] In some embodiments, the indication information corresponding to the second terminal includes multiple bits.

[0178] In some embodiments, the number of multiple bits is equal to the number of multiple listening cycles of the second terminal, and corresponds to the multiple listening cycles of the second terminal.

[0179] In some embodiments, the first bit among the plurality of bits is used to indicate whether the listening opportunity in the listening period corresponding to the first bit is available for the second terminal.

[0180] In some embodiments, the first terminal and the second terminal communicate via a direct link.

[0181] In some embodiments, the listening timing corresponding to the second terminal is used for the second terminal to listen to the first information sent by the first terminal.

[0182] In some embodiments, the first information includes at least one of the following: beam failure recovery request; hybrid automatic repeat request information.

[0183] In some embodiments, the method of indicating receipt further includes: At the adjusted listening time corresponding to the second terminal, listen for the first message sent by the first terminal.

[0184] In some embodiments, the names of information, etc., are not limited to the names described in the embodiments. Terms such as "information", "message", "signal", "signaling", "report", "configuration", "indication", "instruction", "command", "channel", "parameter", "domain", "field", "symbol", "symbol", "codebook", "codeword", "codepoint", "bit", "data", "program", and "chip" can be used interchangeably.

[0185] In some embodiments, terms such as “moment,” “point in time,” “time,” and “time location” can be used interchangeably, as can terms such as “duration,” “segment,” “time window,” “window,” and “time.”

[0186] In some embodiments, “get,” “obtain,” “receive,” “transmit,” “bidirectional transmission,” and “send and / or receive” can be used interchangeably and can be interpreted as receiving from other entities, obtaining from protocols, obtaining from higher layers, obtaining through self-processing, or autonomous implementation, among other meanings.

[0187] In some embodiments, terms such as “send,” “transmit,” “report,” “distribute,” “transfer,” “bidirectional transmission,” “send and / or receive” can be used interchangeably.

[0188] Corresponding to the aforementioned embodiments of the instruction sending method and instruction receiving method, this disclosure also provides embodiments of the terminal.

[0189] Figure 9 This is a schematic block diagram illustrating a terminal (e.g., a first terminal) according to embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 9 As shown, the terminal includes a processing module 901 and a sending module 902.

[0190] In some embodiments, the processing module is configured to determine multiple conflicting listening times corresponding to multiple second terminals, determine multiple coordinated listening times, wherein the multiple coordinated listening times do not conflict; generate indication information corresponding to each second terminal based on the multiple coordinated listening times; and the sending module is configured to send the indication information corresponding to the second terminal to the second terminal, wherein the indication information corresponding to the second terminal is used to instruct the second terminal to determine the adjusted listening time corresponding to the second terminal.

[0191] In some embodiments, the listening timing includes periodic listening timing.

[0192] In some embodiments, the indication information corresponding to the second terminal is used to indicate whether the listening opportunity of the second terminal is available in multiple listening cycles of the second terminal.

[0193] In some embodiments, the indication information corresponding to the second terminal includes multiple bits.

[0194] In some embodiments, the number of the plurality of bits is equal to the number of the plurality of listening cycles of the second terminal, and corresponds to the plurality of listening cycles of the second terminal.

[0195] In some embodiments, the first bit of the plurality of bits is used to indicate whether the listening opportunity in the listening period corresponding to the first bit is available for the second terminal.

[0196] In some embodiments, the first terminal and the second terminal communicate via a direct link.

[0197] In some embodiments, the listening timing corresponding to the second terminal is used for the second terminal to listen to the first information sent by the first terminal.

[0198] In some embodiments, the first information includes at least one of the following: beam failure recovery request; hybrid automatic repeat request information.

[0199] In some embodiments, the sending module is further configured to send the first information to the second terminal at an adjusted listening time corresponding to the second terminal.

[0200] Figure 10 This is a schematic block diagram illustrating a terminal (e.g., a second terminal) according to embodiments of this disclosure. Figure 10 As shown, the terminal includes a receiving module 1001.

[0201] In some embodiments, the receiving module is configured to receive indication information corresponding to the second terminal sent by the first terminal, wherein the indication information corresponding to the second terminal is used to instruct the second terminal to determine the adjusted listening time corresponding to the second terminal, and the adjusted listening time corresponding to the second terminal does not conflict with the adjusted listening time corresponding to other second terminals.

[0202] In some embodiments, the listening timing includes periodic listening timing.

[0203] In some embodiments, the indication information corresponding to the second terminal is used to indicate whether the listening opportunity of the second terminal is available in multiple listening cycles of the second terminal.

[0204] In some embodiments, the indication information corresponding to the second terminal includes multiple bits.

[0205] In some embodiments, the number of the plurality of bits is equal to the number of the plurality of listening cycles of the second terminal, and corresponds to the plurality of listening cycles of the second terminal.

[0206] In some embodiments, the first bit of the plurality of bits is used to indicate whether the listening opportunity in the listening period corresponding to the first bit is available for the second terminal.

[0207] In some embodiments, the first terminal and the second terminal communicate via a direct link.

[0208] In some embodiments, the listening timing corresponding to the second terminal is used for the second terminal to listen to the first information sent by the first terminal.

[0209] In some embodiments, the first information includes at least one of the following: beam failure recovery request; hybrid automatic repeat request information.

[0210] In some embodiments, the receiving module is further configured to listen for the first information sent by the first terminal at an adjusted listening time corresponding to the second terminal.

[0211] For the device embodiments, since they basically correspond to the method embodiments, the relevant parts can be referred to in the description of the method embodiments. The device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. The modules described as separate components may or may not be physically separate, and the components shown as modules may or may not be physical modules; that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network modules. Some or all of the modules can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment according to actual needs. Those skilled in the art can understand and implement this without any creative effort.

[0212] This disclosure also provides an apparatus for implementing any of the above methods. For example, an apparatus is provided that includes units or modules for implementing the steps performed by the terminal in any of the above methods. Alternatively, another apparatus is provided that includes units or modules for implementing the steps performed by a network device (e.g., an access network device, a core network functional node, a core network device, etc.) in any of the above methods.

[0213] It should be understood that the division of units or modules in the above device is only a logical functional division. In actual implementation, they can be fully or partially integrated into a single physical entity, or they can be physically separated. Furthermore, the units or modules in the device can be implemented by a processor calling software: for example, the device includes a processor connected to a memory containing instructions. The processor calls the instructions stored in the memory to implement any of the above methods or to implement the functions of the units or modules in the above device. The processor can be, for example, a general-purpose processor, such as a Central Processing Unit (CPU) or a microprocessor, and the memory can be internal or external to the device. Alternatively, the units or modules in the device can be implemented in the form of hardware circuits. The functionality of some or all of the units or modules can be achieved through the design of these hardware circuits, which can be understood as one or more processors. For example, in one implementation, the hardware circuit is an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), and the functionality of some or all of the units or modules is achieved through the design of the logical relationships between the components within the circuit. In another implementation, the hardware circuit can be implemented using a programmable logic device (PLD), such as a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), which can include a large number of logic gates. The connection relationships between the logic gates are configured through configuration files, thereby achieving the functionality of some or all of the units or modules. All units or modules of the above device can be implemented entirely through processor-called software, entirely through hardware circuits, or partially through processor-called software with the remaining parts implemented through hardware circuits.

[0214] In this embodiment, the processor is a circuit with signal processing capabilities. In one implementation, the processor can be a circuit with instruction read and execute capabilities, such as a Central Processing Unit (CPU), a microprocessor, a graphics processing unit (GPU) (which can be understood as a microprocessor), or a digital signal processor (DSP). In another implementation, the processor can implement certain functions through the logical relationships of hardware circuits. The logical relationships of the aforementioned hardware circuits are fixed or reconfigurable. For example, the processor is a hardware circuit implemented using an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or a programmable logic device (PLD), such as an FPGA. In a reconfigurable hardware circuit, the process of the processor loading a configuration document and configuring the hardware circuit can be understood as the process of the processor loading instructions to implement the functions of some or all of the above units or modules. Furthermore, it can also be a hardware circuit designed for artificial intelligence, which can be understood as an ASIC, such as a Neural Network Processing Unit (NPU), a Tensor Processing Unit (TPU), or a Deep Learning Processing Unit (DPU).

[0215] Figure 11A This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the communication device 11100 proposed in this embodiment. The communication device 11100 can be a network device (e.g., access network device, core network device, etc.), a terminal (e.g., user equipment, etc.), a chip, chip system, or processor that supports the network device in implementing any of the above methods, or a chip, chip system, or processor that supports the terminal in implementing any of the above methods. The communication device 11100 can be used to implement the methods described in the above method embodiments; for details, please refer to the descriptions in the above method embodiments.

[0216] like Figure 11AAs shown, the communication device 11100 includes one or more processors 11101. The processor 11101 can be a general-purpose processor or a dedicated processor, such as a baseband processor or a central processing unit (CPU). The baseband processor can be used to process communication protocols and communication data, while the CPU can be used to control communication devices (e.g., base stations, baseband chips, terminal devices, terminal device chips, DUs or CUs, etc.), execute programs, and process program data. Optionally, the communication device 11100 can be used to execute any of the above methods. Optionally, one or more processors 11101 can be used to invoke instructions to cause the communication device 11100 to execute any of the above methods.

[0217] In some embodiments, the communication device 11100 further includes one or more transceivers 11102. When the communication device 11100 includes one or more transceivers 11102, the transceiver 11102 performs at least one of the communication steps (e.g., steps S501, S502, but not limited thereto) in the above method, and the processor 11101 performs at least one of other steps (e.g., steps S501, S502, but not limited thereto). In optional embodiments, the transceiver may include a receiver and / or a transmitter, which may be separate or integrated. Optionally, the terms transceiver, transceiver unit, transceiver, transceiver circuit, interface circuit, interface, etc., can be used interchangeably; the terms transmitter, transmitting unit, transmitter, transmitting circuit, etc., can be used interchangeably; and the terms receiver, receiving unit, receiver, receiving circuit, etc., can be used interchangeably.

[0218] In some embodiments, the communication device 11100 further includes one or more memories 11103 for storing data. Optionally, all or part of the memories 11103 may be located outside the communication device 11100. In optional embodiments, the communication device 11100 may include one or more interface circuits 11104. Optionally, the interface circuits 11104 are connected to the memories 11102, and the interface circuits 11104 can be used to receive data from the memories 11102 or other devices, and can be used to send data to the memories 11102 or other devices. For example, the interface circuits 11104 can read data stored in the memories 11102 and send the data to the processor 11101.

[0219] The communication device 11100 described in the above embodiments may be a network device or a terminal, but the scope of the communication device 11100 described in this disclosure is not limited thereto, and the structure of the communication device 11100 may vary. Figure 11AThe limitations. The communication device can be a standalone device or part of a larger device. For example, the communication device can be: (1) a standalone integrated circuit IC, or chip, or chip system or subsystem; (2) a collection of one or more ICs, optionally including storage components for storing data and programs; (3) an ASIC, such as a modem; (4) a module that can be embedded in other devices; (5) a receiver, terminal device, smart terminal device, cellular phone, wireless device, handheld device, mobile unit, vehicle device, network device, cloud device, artificial intelligence device, etc.; (6) others, etc.

[0220] Figure 11B This is a schematic diagram of the structure of chip 11200 according to an embodiment of this disclosure. For cases where the communication device 11100 can be a chip or a chip system, please refer to... Figure 11B The diagram shown is a schematic representation of the structure of chip 11200, but it is not limited to this.

[0221] Chip 11200 includes one or more processors 11501. Chip 11200 is used to perform any of the above methods.

[0222] In some embodiments, chip 11200 further includes one or more interface circuits 11502. Optionally, terms such as interface circuit, interface, and transceiver pin can be used interchangeably. In some embodiments, chip 11200 further includes one or more memories 11203 for storing data. Optionally, all or part of the memories 11203 may be located outside of chip 11200. Optionally, interface circuit 11502 is connected to memory 11203, and interface circuit 11502 can be used to receive data from memory 11203 or other devices, and interface circuit 11502 can be used to send data to memory 11203 or other devices. For example, interface circuit 11502 can read data stored in memory 11203 and send the data to processor 11501.

[0223] In some embodiments, the interface circuit 11502 performs at least one of the communication steps (e.g., steps S501, S502, but not limited thereto) in the above-described method, such as sending and / or receiving. For example, the interface circuit 11502 performing the communication steps (e.g., sending and / or receiving) in the above-described method means that the interface circuit 11502 performs data interaction between the processor 11501, the chip 11200, the memory 11203, or the transceiver device. In some embodiments, the processor 11501 performs at least one of other steps (e.g., steps S501, S502, but not limited thereto).

[0224] The modules and / or devices described in the various embodiments, such as virtual devices, physical devices, and chips, can be combined or separated arbitrarily as needed. Optionally, some or all steps can also be performed collaboratively by multiple modules and / or devices, which is not limited here.

[0225] This disclosure also proposes a storage medium storing instructions that, when executed on the communication device 11100, cause the communication device 11100 to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the storage medium is an electronic storage medium. Optionally, the storage medium is a computer-readable storage medium, but not limited thereto; it may also be a storage medium readable by other devices. Optionally, the storage medium may be a non-transitory storage medium, but not limited thereto; it may also be a temporary storage medium.

[0226] This disclosure also provides a program product that, when executed by the communication device 11100, causes the communication device 11100 to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the program product is a computer program product.

[0227] This disclosure also proposes a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform any of the above methods.

Claims

1. A method for sending an instruction, characterized in that, The method, executed by a first terminal, includes: Multiple monitoring timing conflicts are identified for multiple second terminals, and multiple monitoring timings are determined after coordination, wherein the multiple monitoring timings after coordination do not conflict. Based on the coordinated multiple monitoring opportunities, generate indication information corresponding to each of the second terminals; Send the indication information corresponding to the second terminal to the second terminal, wherein the indication information corresponding to the second terminal is used to instruct the second terminal to determine the adjusted listening time corresponding to the second terminal.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The monitoring timing includes periodic monitoring timing.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The indication information corresponding to the second terminal is used to indicate whether the listening opportunity of the second terminal is available in the multiple listening cycles of the second terminal.

4. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The indication information corresponding to the second terminal includes multiple bits.

5. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that, The number of the plurality of bits is equal to the number of the plurality of listening cycles of the second terminal, and corresponds to the plurality of listening cycles of the second terminal.

6. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first bit of the plurality of bits is used to indicate whether the listening opportunity in the listening period corresponding to the first bit is available for the second terminal.

7. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The first terminal and the second terminal communicate via a direct link.

8. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The listening timing corresponding to the second terminal is used for the second terminal to listen to the first information sent by the first terminal.

9. The method according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first information includes at least one of the following: Beam failure recovery request; Mixed automatic retransmission request information.

10. The method according to any one of claims 8 to 9, characterized in that, The method further includes: At the adjusted listening time corresponding to the second terminal, the first information is sent to the second terminal.

11. A method for receiving an instruction, characterized in that, The method, executed by a second terminal, includes: The system receives indication information from the first terminal corresponding to the second terminal, wherein the indication information corresponding to the second terminal is used to instruct the second terminal to determine the adjusted listening time corresponding to the second terminal, and the adjusted listening time corresponding to the second terminal does not conflict with the adjusted listening time corresponding to other second terminals.

12. The method according to claim 11, characterized in that, The monitoring timing includes periodic monitoring timing.

13. The method according to claim 12, characterized in that, The indication information corresponding to the second terminal is used to indicate whether the listening opportunity of the second terminal is available in the multiple listening cycles of the second terminal.

14. The method according to claim 13, characterized in that, The indication information corresponding to the second terminal includes multiple bits.

15. The method according to claim 14, characterized in that, The number of the plurality of bits is equal to the number of the plurality of listening cycles of the second terminal, and corresponds to the plurality of listening cycles of the second terminal.

16. The method according to claim 15, characterized in that, The first bit of the plurality of bits is used to indicate whether the listening opportunity in the listening period corresponding to the first bit is available for the second terminal.

17. The method according to any one of claims 11 to 16, characterized in that, The first terminal and the second terminal communicate via a direct link.

18. The method according to any one of claims 11 to 17, characterized in that, The listening timing corresponding to the second terminal is used for the second terminal to listen to the first information sent by the first terminal.

19. The method according to claim 18, characterized in that, The first information includes at least one of the following: Beam failure recovery request; Mixed automatic retransmission request information.

20. The method according to claim 18 or 19, characterized in that, The method further includes: At the adjusted listening time corresponding to the second terminal, listen for the first information sent by the first terminal.

21. A method for sending an instruction, characterized in that, include: The first terminal determines multiple conflicting listening times corresponding to multiple second terminals, and determines multiple coordinated listening times, wherein the multiple coordinated listening times do not conflict. Based on the coordinated multiple monitoring opportunities, generate indication information corresponding to each of the second terminals; Send the indication information corresponding to the second terminal to the second terminal; The second terminal determines the adjusted listening timing based on the instruction information corresponding to the second terminal.

22. A terminal, characterized in that, include: The processing module is configured to determine multiple conflicting listening times corresponding to multiple second terminals, determine multiple coordinated listening times, wherein the coordinated multiple listening times do not conflict; and generate indication information corresponding to each second terminal based on the coordinated multiple listening times. The sending module is configured to send indication information corresponding to the second terminal to the second terminal, wherein the indication information corresponding to the second terminal is used to instruct the second terminal to determine the adjusted listening timing corresponding to the second terminal.

23. A terminal, characterized in that, include: The receiving module is configured to receive indication information corresponding to a second terminal sent by a first terminal. The indication information corresponding to the second terminal is used to instruct the second terminal to determine the adjusted listening time corresponding to the second terminal. The adjusted listening time corresponding to the second terminal does not conflict with the adjusted listening time corresponding to other second terminals.

24. A terminal, characterized in that, include: One or more processors; The terminal is used to execute the instruction sending method according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

25. A terminal, characterized in that, include: One or more processors; The terminal is used to execute the instruction receiving method according to any one of claims 11 to 20.

26. A communication system, characterized in that, The device includes a first terminal and a second terminal, wherein the first terminal is configured to implement the instruction sending method according to any one of claims 1 to 10, and the second terminal is configured to implement the instruction receiving method according to any one of claims 11 to 20.

27. A storage medium storing instructions, characterized in that, When the instruction is executed on the communication device, the communication device performs the instruction transmission method according to any one of claims 1 to 10, and / or the instruction reception method according to any one of claims 11 to 20.

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