Information configuration method and device, communication equipment and readable storage medium

Abstract

The invention discloses an information configuration method and device, communication equipment and a readable storage medium, and belongs to the technical field of communication. The information configuration method in the embodiment of the invention comprises the following steps: a terminal executes a first operation, wherein the first operation comprises at least one of the following items: receiving first information sent by a main node MN and receiving second information sent by an auxiliary node SN; the first information comprises a first configuration used for continuous CPAC; the second information comprises a second configuration for the continuous CPAC. Therefore, the related configuration of the continuous CPAC can be realized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application belongs to the field of communication technology, and specifically relates to an information configuration method, device, communication equipment and readable storage medium. Background Art

[0002] In the related art, continuous conditional PSCellAddition Change (CPAC) has been introduced. For continuous CPAC, it can be the selective secondary cell group (SCG) activation within the SN initiated by the secondary node (SN), the selective SCG activation between SNs initiated by the master node (MN), or the selective SCG activation between SNs initiated by the SN. In this case, how to implement the relevant configuration of continuous CPAC is an urgent problem to be solved. Summary of the invention

[0003] The purpose of the embodiments of the present application is to provide an information configuration method, apparatus, communication device and readable storage medium to solve the problem of how to implement the relevant configuration of continuous CPAC.

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, this application is implemented as follows:

[0005] In a first aspect, an information configuration method is provided, which is applied to a terminal and includes:

[0006] The terminal performs a first operation, which includes at least one of the following: receiving first information sent by a master node MN, and receiving second information sent by a secondary node SN;

[0007] The first information includes a first configuration for continuous CPAC; the second information includes a second configuration for continuous CPAC.

[0008] In a second aspect, an information configuration method is provided, which is applied to a master node MN, including:

[0009] The master node MN performs a second operation, where the second operation includes at least one of the following: sending first information to the terminal, receiving second information sent by the secondary node SN, and sending second information to the terminal;

[0010] The first information includes a first configuration for continuous CPAC; the second information includes a second configuration for continuous CPAC.

[0011] In a third aspect, an information configuration method is provided, which is applied to a secondary node SN, including:

[0012] The secondary node SN performs a third operation, where the third operation includes at least one of the following: sending second information to the terminal, sending second information to the primary node MN;

[0013] The second information includes a second configuration for continuous CPAC.

[0014] In a fourth aspect, an information configuration device is provided, which is applied to a terminal, and includes:

[0015] A first execution module, configured to execute a first operation, wherein the first operation includes at least one of the following: receiving first information sent by a master node MN, and receiving second information sent by a slave node SN;

[0016] The first information includes a first configuration for continuous CPAC; the second information includes a second configuration for continuous CPAC.

[0017] In a fifth aspect, an information configuration device is provided, which is applied to a master node MN, including:

[0018] A second execution module, configured to execute a second operation, wherein the second operation includes at least one of the following: sending first information to the terminal, receiving second information sent by the secondary node SN, and sending second information to the terminal;

[0019] The first information includes a first configuration for continuous CPAC; the second information includes a second configuration for continuous CPAC.

[0020] In a sixth aspect, an information configuration device is provided, which is applied to a secondary node SN, including:

[0021] A third execution module, configured to execute a third operation, wherein the third operation includes at least one of the following: sending second information to the terminal, and sending second information to the master node MN;

[0022] The second information includes a second configuration for continuous CPAC.

[0023] In the seventh aspect, a communication device is provided, comprising a processor, a memory, and a program or instruction stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein the program or instruction, when executed by the processor, implements the steps of the method described in the first aspect, or the steps of the method described in the second aspect, or the steps of the method described in the third aspect.

[0024] In an eighth aspect, a readable storage medium is provided, on which a program or instruction is stored. When the program or instruction is executed by a processor, the steps of the method described in the first aspect, or the steps of the method described in the second aspect, or the steps of the method described in the third aspect are implemented.

[0025] In an embodiment of the present application, the terminal may receive first information sent by the MN and / or receive second information sent by the SN, wherein the first information includes a first configuration for continuous CPAC, and the second information includes a second configuration for continuous CPAC. Thus, the relevant configuration of continuous CPAC may be implemented. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 is a flow chart of an information configuration method provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0027] Figure 2 is a flow chart of another information configuration method provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0028] Figure 3 is a flow chart of another information configuration method provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0029] Figure 4 It is one of the schematic diagrams of the continuous CPAC process in the embodiment of the present application;

[0030] Figure 5 This is the second schematic diagram of the continuous CPAC process in the embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Figure 6 This is the third schematic diagram of the continuous CPAC process in the embodiment of the present application;

[0032] Figure 7 This is the fourth schematic diagram of the continuous CPAC process in the embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Figure 8 It is a structural diagram of an information configuration device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0034] Fig. 9 is a structural diagram of another information configuration device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0035] Fig.10 is a structural diagram of another information configuration device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0036] Fig.11 It is a structural diagram of a communication device provided in an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0038] The terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the present application are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the data used in this way can be interchangeable under appropriate circumstances, so that the embodiments of the present application can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described here, and the objects distinguished by "first", "second", etc. are generally of one type, and the number of objects is not limited. For example, the first object can be one or more. In addition, "and / or" in the specification and claims represents at least one of the connected objects, and the character " / " generally indicates that the objects associated with each other are in an "or" relationship.

[0039] It is worth noting that the technology described in the embodiments of the present application is not limited to the Long Term Evolution (LTE) / LTE-Advanced (LTE-A) system, but can also be used in other wireless communication systems, such as Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA), Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA), Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA), Single-carrier Frequency Division Multiple Access (SC-FDMA) and other systems. The terms "system" and "network" in the embodiments of the present application are often used interchangeably, and the described technology can be used for the above-mentioned systems and radio technologies, as well as other systems and radio technologies, such as New Radio (NR) systems, 6th Generation (6G) communication systems, etc.

[0040] In order to facilitate understanding of the embodiments of the present application, the following contents are first described.

[0041] In various wireless dual-connection scenarios (such as NR DC), there are two different nodes, namely the master node (MN) and the secondary node (SN). The master node MN mainly provides a control plane connection with the core network; the secondary node SN is not connected to the control plane of the core network, and the SN is responsible for providing additional wireless resources to terminals such as user equipment (UE).

[0042] For dual-connection scenarios, two types of cell groups are defined in the relevant technology, namely the Master Cell Group (MCG) and the Secondary Cell Group (SCG). The Master Cell Group (MCG) is a group of service cells associated with the master node, including a PCell (primary cell) and one or more optional SCells (secondary cells). The Secondary Cell Group (SCG) is a group of service cells associated with a secondary node, including a PSCell (primary cell of SCG) and one or more optional SCells.

[0043] In the embodiments of the present application, continuous CPAC may also be referred to as selective cell group activation, or continuous conditional primary and secondary cell change (Conditional PSCell Change, CPC), or continuous conditional primary and secondary cell addition or change (Conditional PSCell Addition, CPA) / CPC, etc.

[0044] Optionally, the continuous CPAC in the following embodiments of the present application may include but is not limited to selective SCG activation, etc.

[0045] The information configuration method, apparatus, communication device and readable storage medium provided in the embodiments of the present application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings through specific embodiments and their application scenarios.

[0046] See also Figure 1 , Figure 1 is a flowchart of an information configuration method provided in an embodiment of the present application, the method is applied to a terminal, such as Figure 1 As shown, the method comprises the following steps:

[0047] Step 11: The terminal performs a first operation, which includes at least one of the following: receiving first information sent by the MN, and receiving second information sent by the SN.

[0048] Here, the first information includes a first configuration for continuous CPAC. The first configuration may include both MN configuration and SN configuration. The first configuration is, for example, a configuration of continuous CPAC between SNs (inter-SN). The second information includes a second configuration for continuous CPAC, and the second configuration is, for example, a configuration of continuous CPAC within an SN (intra-SN).

[0049] In some embodiments, the terminal may only receive the first information sent by the MN.

[0050] In some other embodiments, the terminal may only receive the second information sent by the SN.

[0051] In some other embodiments, the terminal may receive the first information sent by the MN, and receive the second information sent by the SN.

[0052] In this way, with the help of the information sent by MN / SN, the relevant configuration of continuous CPAC can be obtained.

[0053] In some embodiments, if the message between the SN and the UE needs to be forwarded by the MN, the above-mentioned receiving the second information sent by the SN may include: the terminal receives the second information sent by the SN through the MN, thereby obtaining the information configured by the SN for continuous CPAC.

[0054] In some embodiments, the first information may further include at least one of the following:

[0055] Configuration of candidate primary and secondary cells PSCell; for example, the configuration may include a PSCell identification ID, execution conditions for conditional primary and secondary cell change (Conditional PSCell Change, CPC) and / or conditional primary and secondary cell addition (Conditional PSCell Addition, CPA), etc.;

[0056] first indication information, where the first indication information is used to indicate that the first configuration is for continuous CPAC, so that the terminal performs continuous CPAC according to the first configuration;

[0057] the validity period or valid area of ​​the first configuration; thus, after the validity period of the first configuration expires, the saved first configuration can be released, thereby avoiding occupying network resources;

[0058] The maximum number of consecutive CPACs supported; here, the maximum number refers to the maximum number allowed by the network; after the terminal performs the maximum number of consecutive CPACs, the saved configuration is released;

[0059] Second indication information, the second indication information is used to indicate whether the selected PSCell can continue to be evaluated, or the second indication information is used to indicate whether the selected PSCell is to be released.

[0060] In some embodiments, the second information may further include at least one of the following:

[0061] Configuration of the candidate PSCell; for example, the configuration may include a PSCell identification ID, execution conditions for CPC and / or CPA, etc.;

[0062] third indication information, where the third indication information is used to indicate that the second configuration is for continuous CPAC, so that the terminal performs continuous CPAC according to the second configuration;

[0063] the validity period or valid area of ​​the second configuration; thus, after the validity period of the second configuration expires, the saved second configuration can be released, thereby avoiding occupying network resources;

[0064] The maximum number of consecutive CPACs supported; here, the maximum number refers to the maximum number allowed by the network; after the terminal performs the maximum number of consecutive CPACs, the saved configuration is released;

[0065] The fourth indication information is used to indicate whether the selected PSCell can continue to be evaluated, or the fourth indication information is used to indicate whether the selected PSCell is to be released.

[0066] In some embodiments, when the terminal receives the first configuration and the second configuration, the terminal may simultaneously evaluate the execution conditions of the candidate PSCells in the first configuration and the second configuration to access the candidate PSCell that meets the execution conditions according to the evaluation result.

[0067] In some embodiments, when the candidate PSCell that meets the execution conditions is a PSCell between SNs, that is, the candidate PSCell that meets the execution conditions and the current serving PSCell are not cells of the same SN, the terminal can release the saved second configuration, that is, release the saved second configuration for continuous CPAC within the SN.

[0068] In some embodiments, if there is no PSCell of the serving SN or source SN in the candidate PSCells in the first configuration, the terminal may release the saved second configuration, that is, release the saved second configuration for continuous CPAC in the SN. The serving SN or source SN may be referred to as the current SN.

[0069] In some embodiments, if there is a PSCell of a serving SN or a source SN among the candidate PSCells in the first configuration, the terminal may save the second configuration, that is, continue to save the second configuration for continuous CPAC in the SN, but at this time, the terminal no longer evaluates the candidate PSCells in the second configuration until the terminal returns to the serving SN or the source SN again, and then starts the evaluation of the candidate PSCells in the SN. The serving SN or the source SN may be referred to as the current SN.

[0070] In some embodiments, when the candidate PSCell that meets the execution conditions is a PSCell within an SN, the terminal can save the first configuration and the second configuration, that is, save the second configuration for continuous CPAC between SNs and the second configuration for continuous CPAC within an SN, and continue to evaluate the candidate PSCell in subsequent processes.

[0071] In some embodiments, when multiple candidate PSCells simultaneously meet corresponding execution conditions, the terminal may preferentially select and / or access a PSCell within a SN among the multiple candidate PSCells, that is, a PSCell belonging to the current SN, the serving SN or the source SN.

[0072] In some embodiments, in order to make the MN and / or SN aware of the terminal status, the terminal may send auxiliary information to the MN and / or SN, and the auxiliary information is used to indicate at least one of the following: the terminal enters a power saving mode, suspends a continuous CPAC process (for example, suspends a continuous CPAC process within an SN and / or between SNs), continues to retain a first configuration for continuous CPAC, and continues to retain a second configuration for continuous CPAC. For example, the terminal may send auxiliary information to the MN and / or SN via UE assistance information.

[0073] In some embodiments, when the terminal returns from the power saving mode, that is, when it returns from the power saving mode to the normal mode, the terminal may send a fifth indication message to the MN and / or SN, and the fifth indication message is used to instruct the terminal to continue to execute the continuous CPAC process, so that the MN and / or SN know that the terminal will continue to execute the continuous CPAC process to ensure the consistency of the network and the terminal.

[0074] In some embodiments, the terminal may receive sixth indication information sent by the MN and / or the SN, where the sixth indication information is used to indicate at least one of the following:

[0075] Ending a continuous CPAC process; for example, ending a continuous CPAC process within a SN and / or between SNs;

[0076] Releasing the saved first configuration for the continuous CPAC;

[0077] Release the saved second configuration for the continuous CPAC.

[0078] In some embodiments, the terminal may send seventh indication information to the MN and / or SN, where the seventh indication information is used to indicate the end of the continuous CPAC process, so that the MN and / or SN is informed that the continuous CPAC process of the terminal has ended.

[0079] In some embodiments, when the same reference configuration is used for the continuous CPAC process within the SN initiated by the SN, the continuous CPAC process between SNs initiated by the MN, and the continuous CPAC process between SNs initiated by the SN, the terminal may receive an eighth indication information sent by the MN and / or the SN, wherein the eighth indication information is used to indicate that the terminal only stores one set of reference configurations to perform continuous CPAC processes according to the reference configuration.

[0080] See also Figure 2 , Figure 2 is a flowchart of an information configuration method provided in an embodiment of the present application, the method is applied to a master node MN, such as Figure 2 As shown, the method comprises the following steps:

[0081] Step 21: The master node MN performs a second operation, where the second operation includes at least one of the following: sending first information to the terminal, receiving second information sent by the SN, and sending second information to the terminal.

[0082] Here, the first information includes a first configuration for continuous CPAC. The first configuration may include both MN configuration and SN configuration. The first configuration is, for example, a configuration of continuous CPAC between SNs (inter-SN). The second information includes a second configuration for continuous CPAC, and the second configuration is, for example, a configuration of continuous CPAC within an SN (intra-SN).

[0083] In some embodiments, the MN may directly send the first information to the terminal.

[0084] In some other embodiments, after receiving the second information sent by the SN, the MN may forward the second information to the terminal.

[0085] In this way, with the help of the information sent by MN / SN, the relevant configuration of continuous CPAC can be obtained.

[0086] In some embodiments, the first information may further include at least one of the following:

[0087] Configuration of candidate primary and secondary cells PSCell; for example, the configuration may include PSCell ID, execution conditions for CPC and / or CPA, etc.;

[0088] first indication information, where the first indication information is used to indicate that the first configuration is for continuous CPAC, so that the terminal performs continuous CPAC according to the first configuration;

[0089] the validity period or valid area of ​​the first configuration; thus, after the validity period of the first configuration expires, the saved first configuration can be released, thereby avoiding occupying network resources;

[0090] The maximum number of consecutive CPACs supported; here, the maximum number refers to the maximum number allowed by the network; after the terminal performs the maximum number of consecutive CPACs, the saved configuration is released;

[0091] Second indication information, the second indication information is used to indicate whether the selected PSCell can continue to be evaluated, or the second indication information is used to indicate whether the selected PSCell is to be released.

[0092] In some embodiments, the second information may further include at least one of the following:

[0093] Configuration of the candidate PSCell; for example, the configuration may include PSCell ID, execution conditions for CPC and / or CPA, etc.;

[0094] third indication information, where the third indication information is used to indicate that the second configuration is for continuous CPAC, so that the terminal performs continuous CPAC according to the second configuration;

[0095] the validity period or valid area of ​​the second configuration; thus, after the validity period of the second configuration expires, the saved second configuration can be released, thereby avoiding occupying network resources;

[0096] The maximum number of consecutive CPACs supported; here, the maximum number refers to the maximum number allowed by the network; after the terminal performs the maximum number of consecutive CPACs, the saved configuration is released;

[0097] The fourth indication information is used to indicate whether the selected PSCell can continue to be evaluated, or the fourth indication information is used to indicate whether the selected PSCell is to be released.

[0098] For continuous CPAC, there are three case examples, as shown below:

[0099] Case 1: SN initiated intra-SN continuous CPAC; for example, SN initiated intra-SN selective SCG activation, i.e. SN initiated intra-SN SCG selective activation;

[0100] Case 2: MN-initiated inter-SN continuous CPAC; for example, MN-initiated inter-SN SCG selective activation;

[0101] case 3: SN-initiated inter-SN continuous CPAC; for example, SN-initiated inter-SN selective SCG activation, that is, SN initiated inter-SN SCG selective activation.

[0102] Optionally, the above three cases cannot coexist, or can coexist.

[0103] The above three cases cannot coexist, that is, case 1, case 2, and case 3 cannot coexist. Only one of the three cases can be configured for the terminal at a time:

[0104] 1) Configuration case 1. In this case, the MN does not know that the SN has initiated the intra-SN continuous CPAC process. The SN needs to notify the MN that the SN has initiated the intra-SN continuous CPAC process, such as adding an indication or notifying the MN through a new message, so that the MN will no longer configure the inter-SN continuous CPAC process initiated by the MN for the terminal.

[0105] 2) Configure case 2. In this case, MN only sends an add message to other target SNs. The source SN does not know that MN has initiated the process. MN needs to notify SN that MN has initiated the intra-SN continuous CPAC process, such as adding an indication or notifying SN through a new message. In this way, SN will no longer configure the SN-initiated intra-SN or inter-SN continuous CPAC process for the terminal; or, when SN triggers the inter-SN continuous CPAC process, MN can reject the triggering of SN and add a reject cause to indicate that the MN-initiated inter-SN continuous CPAC has been configured for the terminal; or, MN can indicate whether SN is allowed to trigger the intra-SN or inter-SN continuous CPAC process; for example, when MN triggers the inter-SN continuous CPAC, it can indicate that SN is not allowed to trigger the intra-SN or inter-SN continuous CPAC process.

[0106] 3) Configure case 3. In this case, SN needs to send messages to other target SNs through MN, so MN can perceive that SN has triggered the inter-SN continuous CPAC process and will not configure the inter-SN continuous CPAC process initiated by MN for the terminal.

[0107] The above three cases can coexist. Case 1 and case 2 can be configured at the same time, case 1 and case 3 can be configured at the same time, case 2 and case 3 can be configured at the same time, or case 1, case 2 and case 3 can be configured at the same time, depending on the network decision. If the terminal receives the configuration of inter-SN and intra-SN, the terminal can evaluate the execution conditions of the candidate PSCells of intra-SN and inter-SN at the same time. When the inter-SN PSCell meets the execution conditions, the terminal needs to release the saved configuration of the intra-SN continuous CPAC; if multiple candidate PSCells meet the execution conditions at the same time, the terminal gives priority to / accesses the candidate PSCell of the intra-SN. In the case where the above three cases can coexist, the MN can send a reference configuration to the source SN in advance. The reference configuration is used to execute the incremental configuration of the candidate PSCell, that is, case 1, case 2 and case 3 can use the same set of reference configurations. At this time, an indication can be added to indicate that the terminal only saves one set of reference configurations. In addition, different reference configurations may be used for each case, and the terminal saves different reference configurations. The reference configuration to be used is determined by the node that starts the continuous CPAC process.

[0108] Optionally, if the continuous CPAC initiated by the SN and the continuous CPAC initiated by the MN cannot coexist, the MN may perform at least one of the following:

[0109] 1) The MN receives the ninth indication information sent by the SN, where the ninth indication information is used to indicate that the SN has initiated a continuous CPAC process; for example, the ninth indication information is used to indicate that the SN has initiated a continuous CPAC process within the SN; in this way, the MN will no longer configure the terminal with an inter-SN continuous CPAC process initiated by the MN to avoid conflict;

[0110] 2) The MN receives the tenth indication information sent by the SN, where the tenth indication information is used to indicate that the continuous CPAC process initiated by the SN ends; for example, the tenth indication information is used to indicate that the SN has initiated the end of the continuous CPAC process within the SN; in this way, the MN can be informed that the continuous CPAC process initiated by the SN ends;

[0111] 3) The MN sends an eleventh indication message to the SN, where the eleventh indication message is used to indicate that the MN has initiated a continuous CPAC process; for example, the eleventh indication message is used to indicate that the MN has initiated a continuous CPAC process between SNs; in this way, the SN will no longer configure the terminal with an intra-SN or inter-SN continuous CPAC process initiated by the SN to avoid conflicts;

[0112] 4) The MN sends twelfth indication information to the SN, where the twelfth indication information is used to indicate that the continuous CPAC process initiated by the MN ends; for example, the twelfth indication information is used to indicate that the continuous CPAC process between SNs initiated by the MN ends;

[0113] 5) The MN sends a thirteenth indication information to the SN, where the thirteenth indication information is used to indicate whether the SN is allowed to initiate a continuous CPAC process; for example, the thirteenth indication information is used to indicate whether the SN is allowed to initiate a continuous CPAC process within the SN and / or between SNs;

[0114] 6) When the SN initiates a continuous CPAC process, such as initiating a continuous CPAC process between SNs, the MN sends third information to the SN, where the third information is used to reject the SN from initiating the continuous CPAC process; for example, the third information may include a rejection reason, such as that the MN initiates a continuous CPAC process;

[0115] 7) When the SN initiates a continuous CPAC process, such as initiating a continuous CPAC process between SNs, the MN sends a fourteenth indication message to the SN, and the fourteenth indication message is used to indicate that the continuous CPAC initiated by the MN has been configured for the terminal; for example, the fourteenth indication message is used to indicate that the continuous CPAC initiated by the MN has been configured for the terminal.

[0116] In some embodiments, when the MN receives the second information sent by the SN, that is, the message between the SN and the terminal needs to be forwarded by the MN, the above information configuration method may further include at least one of the following:

[0117] (1) The MN sends fourth information to the SN, where the fourth information includes the maximum number of candidate PSCells that can be configured by the SN to start consecutive CPACs;

[0118] (2) The MN receives the fifteenth indication information sent by the SN, where the fifteenth indication information is used to indicate the end of the continuous CPAC process;

[0119] (3) The MN receives the fifth information sent by the SN, and sends the fifth information to the terminal, where the fifth information includes sixth indication information, where the sixth indication information is used to indicate at least one of the following: ending the continuous CPAC process, and releasing the saved second configuration for continuous CPAC;

[0120] (4) The MN receives the seventh indication information sent by the terminal, where the seventh indication information is used to indicate the end of the continuous CPAC process, so that the MN knows that the continuous CPAC process of the terminal has ended.

[0121] In some embodiments, when the MN sends the first information to the terminal, that is, the MN configures continuous CPAC, the above information configuration method may further include at least one of the following:

[0122] (a) The MN sends an add request message to the target SN, where the add request message includes sixteenth indication information, where the sixteenth indication information is used to indicate that the add request message is for continuous CPAC;

[0123] (b) The MN sends sixth indication information to the terminal, where the sixth indication information is used to indicate at least one of the following: ending the continuous CPAC process, and releasing the saved first configuration for continuous CPAC;

[0124] (c) The MN receives seventh indication information sent by the terminal, where the seventh indication information is used to indicate that the continuous CPAC process is ended, so that the MN knows that the continuous CPAC process of the terminal is ended;

[0125] (d) The MN sends seventeenth indication information to the target SN, where the seventeenth indication information is used to indicate the end of the continuous CPAC process;

[0126] (e) The MN receives an SN change request message sent by the source SN, wherein the SN change request message includes eighteenth indication information, wherein the eighteenth indication information is used to indicate that the SN change request is for continuous CPAC, or the eighteenth indication information is used to indicate the end of continuous CPAC.

[0127] In some embodiments, the MN may receive auxiliary information sent by the terminal, where the auxiliary information is used to indicate at least one of the following: the terminal enters a power saving mode, suspends a continuous CPAC process (for example, suspends a continuous CPAC process within an SN and / or between SNs), continues to retain a first configuration for continuous CPAC, and continues to retain a second configuration for continuous CPAC. In this way, the MN can be informed of the terminal status in a timely manner.

[0128] In some embodiments, when the terminal returns from the power saving mode, that is, when it returns from the power saving mode to the normal mode, the MN can receive the fifth indication information sent by the terminal, and the fifth indication information is used to instruct the terminal to continue to execute the continuous CPAC process, so that the MN can promptly know that the terminal will continue to execute the continuous CPAC process.

[0129] See also Figure 3 , Figure 3 is a flowchart of an information configuration method provided in an embodiment of the present application, the method is applied to a secondary node SN, such as Figure 3 As shown, the method comprises the following steps:

[0130] Step 31: The secondary node SN performs a third operation, where the third operation includes at least one of the following: sending second information to the terminal, and sending second information to the MN.

[0131] Here, the second information includes a second configuration for continuous CPAC, and the second configuration is, for example, a configuration of continuous CPAC within an SN or between SNs.

[0132] In some embodiments, the SN may send the second information directly to the terminal.

[0133] In some other embodiments, the SN may first send the second information to the MN, and the MN may forward the received second information to the terminal.

[0134] In this way, with the help of the information sent by the SN, the relevant configuration of the continuous CPAC can be obtained.

[0135] In some embodiments, the second information may further include at least one of the following:

[0136] Configuration of the candidate PSCell; for example, the configuration may include PSCell ID, execution conditions for CPC and / or CPA, etc.;

[0137] third indication information, where the third indication information is used to indicate that the second configuration is for continuous CPAC, so that the terminal performs continuous CPAC according to the second configuration;

[0138] the validity period or valid area of ​​the second configuration; thus, after the validity period of the second configuration expires, the saved second configuration can be released, thereby avoiding occupying network resources;

[0139] The maximum number of consecutive CPACs supported; here, the maximum number refers to the maximum number allowed by the network; after the terminal performs the maximum number of consecutive CPACs, the saved configuration is released;

[0140] The fourth indication information is used to indicate whether the selected PSCell can continue to be evaluated, or the fourth indication information is used to indicate whether the selected PSCell is to be released.

[0141] Optionally, the above information configuration method may further include at least one of the following:

[0142] The SN sends ninth indication information to the MN, where the ninth indication information is used to indicate that the SN has started a continuous CPAC process;

[0143] The SN sends a tenth indication message to the MN, where the tenth indication message is used to indicate that the continuous CPAC process initiated by the SN is ended.

[0144] Optionally, the above information configuration method may further include at least one of the following:

[0145] The SN receives eleventh indication information sent by the MN, where the eleventh indication information is used to indicate that the MN has started a continuous CPAC process;

[0146] The SN receives twelfth indication information sent by the MN, where the twelfth indication information is used to indicate that the continuous CPAC process initiated by the MN ends;

[0147] The SN receives thirteenth indication information sent by the MN, where the thirteenth indication information is used to indicate whether the SN is allowed to start a continuous CPAC process;

[0148] When the SN initiates a continuous CPAC process, the SN receives third information sent by the MN, where the third information is used to reject the SN from initiating the continuous CPAC process;

[0149] When the SN initiates a continuous CPAC process, the SN receives fourteenth indication information sent by the MN, where the fourteenth indication information is used to indicate that the continuous CPAC initiated by the MN has been configured for the terminal.

[0150] In some embodiments, after receiving the eleventh indication information sent by the MN, the SN does not initiate a continuous CPAC process.

[0151] Optionally, the above information configuration method may further include at least one of the following:

[0152] The SN receives fourth information sent by the MN, where the fourth information includes a maximum number of candidate PSCells that can be configured by the SN to start consecutive CPACs;

[0153] The SN sends nineteenth indication information to the MN, where the nineteenth indication information is used to indicate that the terminal is performing continuous CPAC;

[0154] The SN sends fifteenth indication information to the MN, where the fifteenth indication information is used to indicate the end of the continuous CPAC process;

[0155] The SN sends sixth indication information to the terminal, where the sixth indication information is used to indicate at least one of the following: ending the continuous CPAC process and releasing the saved second configuration;

[0156] The SN sends fifth information to the MN, and the MN sends the fifth information to the terminal; the fifth information includes sixth indication information, and the sixth indication information is used to indicate at least one of the following: ending the continuous CPAC process and releasing the saved second configuration;

[0157] The SN receives seventh indication information sent by the terminal, where the seventh indication information is used to indicate the end of the continuous CPAC process.

[0158] Optionally, if the SN is a source SN and a continuous CPAC process is started, the above information configuration method may further include:

[0159] The SN change request sent by the source SN to the MN includes eighteenth indication information, and the eighteenth indication information is used to indicate that the SN change request is for continuous CPAC, or the eighteenth indication information is used to indicate the end of continuous CPAC.

[0160] Optionally, if the SN is a target SN and a continuous CPAC process is started, the information configuration method may further include at least one of the following:

[0161] The target SN receives an add request message sent by the MN, where the add request message includes sixteenth indication information, and the sixteenth indication information is used to indicate that the add request message is for continuous CPAC;

[0162] The target SN receives the seventeenth indication information sent by the MN, where the seventeenth indication information is used to indicate the end of the continuous CPAC process.

[0163] In some embodiments, the SN may receive auxiliary information sent by the terminal, where the auxiliary information is used to indicate at least one of the following: the terminal enters a power saving mode, suspends a continuous CPAC process (for example, suspends a continuous CPAC process within the SN and / or between SNs), continues to retain a first configuration for continuous CPAC, and continues to retain a second configuration for continuous CPAC. In this way, the SN can be informed of the terminal status in a timely manner.

[0164] In some embodiments, when the terminal returns from the power saving mode, that is, when it returns from the power saving mode to the normal mode, the SN can receive the fifth indication information sent by the terminal, and the fifth indication information is used to instruct the terminal to continue to execute the continuous CPAC process, so that the SN can promptly know that the terminal will continue to execute the continuous CPAC process.

[0165] The continuous CPAC process in this application is described below with reference to specific examples.

[0166] Example 1

[0167] In this example 1, for SN-initiated intra-SN selective activation of cell group continuous CPAC (such as SN-initiated intra-SN selective activation of cell group) without the participation of MN, SN can use SRB3 to send configuration to the terminal. Figure 4 As shown, the specific continuous CPAC process includes:

[0168] Step 0 (optional): MN sends a message to SN, which may include the maximum number of candidate PSCells configurable for SN to perform intra-SN and / or inter-SN continuous CPAC, and / or thirteenth indication information, where the thirteenth indication information is used to indicate whether SN is allowed to initiate intra-SN and / or inter-SN continuous CPAC process; in addition, the maximum number of candidate PSCells may also be agreed upon by protocol.

[0169] Step 1: SN sends a radio resource control RRC reconfiguration message to the UE, which includes a second configuration for continuous CPAC (such as candidate PSCell ID, corresponding configuration, execution conditions, etc.) and a third indication information, etc., wherein the third indication information is used to indicate that these configurations / this process is for continuous CPAC; the configuration here can be a delta configuration, and the SN includes a separate reference configuration and an indication in the RRC reconfiguration message to indicate that this is a delta configuration; in addition, the SN can also provide the validity period or valid area of ​​the second configuration, the maximum number of continuous CPACs supported, and a fourth indication information indicating whether the selected PSCell can continue to be evaluated, etc.

[0170] Step 2: The UE saves the second configuration sent by the SN and sends an RRC reconfiguration complete message to the SN.

[0171] Step 2a (optional, not limited to the order of step 1 and step 2): SN sends ninth indication information to MN, and the ninth indication information is used to indicate that SN has started the intra-SN continuous CPAC process; in addition, SN can also send a reference configuration, a candidate PSCell list and corresponding configurations to MN.

[0172] Step 3: The UE evaluates the execution conditions of the candidate PSCell.

[0173] Step 4: If the execution condition of a candidate PSCell is met, the UE disconnects from the source PSCell and randomly accesses the candidate PSCell using the configuration corresponding to the candidate PSCell.

[0174] Step 5: The UE saves the second configuration sent by the SN in step 1, and deletes or releases it accordingly according to the instruction of the SN; for example, if the SN indicates that the selected PSCell cannot be accessed again, the UE deletes its corresponding configuration.

[0175] Repeat step 3 to step 5 until the SN instructs to stop the continuous CPAC process or releases the corresponding configuration, or the condition for ending the continuous CPAC process configured in step 1 is met, and the continuous CPAC process is ended.

[0176] In some embodiments, the UE may send a message (such as UE assistance information) to the SN, which carries some auxiliary information, such as instructing the UE to enter power saving mode, suspend the continuous CPAC process, continue to retain the configuration, etc. After receiving the message, the SN may first release / deactivate the configuration of the candidate PSCell. When the UE returns to normal mode from power saving mode, it may instruct the SN to continue the continuous CPAC, and the SN may then reserve / activate the previous candidate PSCell configuration.

[0177] Step 6 (optional): The SN instructs the UE to end the continuous CPAC process / continuous PSCell change process, or instructs the release of the saved configuration; for example, the indication can be carried by the RRC reconfiguration message or the MAC CE.

[0178] Step 7: If the SN has indicated the conditions for ending the continuous CPAC process in step 1, such as the configuration validity period, the maximum number of executions, etc., then after the execution conditions are met, the UE can send an RRC reconfiguration completion message to the SN to confirm the end of the continuous CPAC process; if the UE receives the instruction from the SN in step 6, it replies to confirm the end of the continuous CPAC process, for example, an ACK can be carried in the RRC reconfiguration completion message.

[0179] Step 7a (optional): The SN instructs the MN that the continuous CPAC process ends.

[0180] Example 2

[0181] In this example 2, the SN-initiated intra-SN selective activation of cell group continuous CPAC is initiated by the SN and the MN participates. The main difference from the above example 1 is that there is no SRB3 between the SN and the UE, and the messages between the SN and the UE are forwarded by the MN. Figure 5 As shown, the specific continuous CPAC process includes:

[0182] Step 0 (optional): The MN sends a message to the SN, which may include the maximum number of candidate PSCells that can be configured by the SN to perform intra-SN and / or inter-SN continuous CPAC; in addition, the maximum number of candidate PSCells can also be agreed upon by protocol.

[0183] Step 1: SN sends a SN modification request (modification required) message to MN, which includes the SN's RRC reconfiguration message and an indication that these configurations / this process are for continuous CPAC.

[0184] Step 2: MN sends an RRC reconfiguration message of SN to UE, which includes a second configuration for continuous CPAC (such as candidate PSCell ID, corresponding configuration, execution conditions, etc.) and a third indication information, etc., wherein the third indication information is used to indicate that these configurations / this process is for continuous CPAC; the configuration here can be a delta configuration, and SN includes a separate reference configuration and an indication in the RRC reconfiguration message to indicate that this is a delta configuration; in addition, SN can also provide the validity period of the second configuration, the maximum number of continuous CPACs supported, and a fourth indication information indicating whether the selected PSCell can continue to be evaluated, etc.

[0185] Step 3: The UE saves the second configuration sent by the SN and sends an RRC reconfiguration complete message to the MN.

[0186] Step 4: After receiving the RRC reconfiguration complete message sent by the UE, the MN sends the SN modification confirm message contained therein to the SN.

[0187] Step 5: The UE evaluates the execution conditions of the candidate PSCell.

[0188] Step 6: If the execution condition of a candidate PSCell is met, the UE disconnects from the source PSCell and randomly accesses the candidate PSCell using the configuration corresponding to the candidate PSCell.

[0189] Step 7: The UE deletes or releases the PSCell according to the instruction of the SN. For example, if the SN indicates that the selected PSCell cannot be accessed again, the UE deletes the corresponding configuration.

[0190] Repeat step 5 to step 7 until the SN instructs to stop the continuous CPAC process or releases the corresponding configuration, or the configured condition for ending the continuous CPAC process is met, and the continuous CPAC process is ended.

[0191] In some embodiments, the UE may send a UL Information transfer MRDC message to the MN, which carries UE assistance information; the MN sends the received UE assistance information to the SN, which carries some auxiliary information, such as instructing the UE to enter power saving mode, suspend the continuous CPAC process, continue to retain the configuration, etc. Upon receiving the message, the SN may first release / deactivate the configuration of the candidate PSCell. When the UE returns to normal mode from power saving mode, it may instruct the SN to continue the continuous CPAC, and the SN may then reserve / activate the previous candidate PSCell configuration.

[0192] Step 8a (optional): SN sends a SN modification request (modification required) message to MN, which includes the SN's RRC reconfiguration message and an indication instructing the UE to end the continuous CPAC process / continuous PSCellchange process.

[0193] Step 8b (optional): MN sends the SN's RRC reconfiguration message to the UE, which includes an indication to end the continuous CPAC process / continuous PSCell change process, or release the saved configuration.

[0194] Step 9: If the conditions for ending the continuous CPAC process are indicated in the RRC reconfiguration message of the SN in step 2, such as the configuration validity period, the maximum number of executions, etc., then after the execution conditions are met, the UE sends a UL Information transfer MRDC message to the MN, which carries an RRC reconfiguration completion message and an indication indicating the end of the continuous CPAC process; if the UE receives the indication from the SN in step 8a / 8b, it replies to confirm the end of the continuous CPAC process.

[0195] Step 10: MN sends the RRC reconfiguration complete message to SN.

[0196] Example 3

[0197] In this example 3, for MN-initiated inter-SN selective activation of cell group, Figure 6 As shown, the specific continuous CPAC process includes:

[0198] Step 1-2: MN sends an SN add request message to the target SN (T-SN), which contains an indication that the add request message is for continuous CPAC, a separate reference configuration for delta configuration, source PSCell / SCG configuration, etc.; and receives the add request confirmation message sent by the target SN. It should be noted that in the relevant technology, the source PSCell / SCG configuration is used as a reference configuration for delta configuration, but a separate reference configuration is introduced here, and the source PSCell / SCG configuration can also be provided to the target SN for reference.

[0199] Step 3-4: MN encapsulates the candidate PSCell configuration in an RRC reconfiguration message and sends it to the UE; after that, the UE saves the received configuration and sends an RRC reconfiguration completion message to the MN. Optionally, the RRC reconfiguration message includes a first configuration for continuous CPAC (such as candidate PSCell ID, corresponding configuration, execution conditions, etc.) and third indication information, etc., and the third indication information is used to indicate that these configurations / this process is for continuous CPAC; the MN may include a separate reference configuration and an indication in the RRC reconfiguration message to indicate that this is a delta configuration; in addition, the MN may also provide the validity period or valid area of ​​the first configuration, the maximum number of continuous CPACs supported, and a fourth indication information indicating whether the selected PSCell can continue to be evaluated, etc.

[0200] Step 5 and Step 7: The UE evaluates the execution conditions of the candidate PSCells; when the execution conditions of a candidate PSCell are met, the UE sends an RRC reconfiguration complete message to the MN, which carries the information of the target SN.

[0201] Step 6a and Step 6b: MN requests the source SN to release, and the source SN replies with a release confirmation.

[0202] Step 7a: MN forwards the SN reconfiguration completion message to the target SN.

[0203] Step 8: The UE uses the pre-configured PSCell configuration to access the target PSCell.

[0204] The UE continues to evaluate candidate PSCells and repeats step 5 to step 8.

[0205] Step 9: Execute the data forwarding process between the MN, the source SN and the target SN. The specific process is similar to the related technology and is omitted here.

[0206] Step 10 (optional): The MN sends an RRC reconfiguration message to the UE, which carries indication information to indicate the end of the continuous CPAC process.

[0207] Step 11: If the conditions for ending the continuous CPAC process are indicated in the RRC reconfiguration message of the MN in step 3, such as the configuration validity period, the maximum number of executions, etc., then after the execution conditions are met, the UE can send an RRC reconfiguration completion message to the MN, which carries an indication indicating the end of the continuous CPAC process; and if the UE receives the indication from the MN in step 9, it replies to confirm the end of the continuous CPAC process.

[0208] Step 12: The MN sends an SN release or UE context release message to all candidate target SNs, indicating the end of the continuous CPAC process.

[0209] Example 4

[0210] In this example 4, for SN-initiated inter-SN selective activation of cell group, such as Figure 7 As shown, the specific continuous CPAC process includes:

[0211] Step 1: The source SN (S-SN) sends an SN change request message to the MN, which includes an indication that the request message is for continuous CPAC.

[0212] Step 2-3: MN sends an SN add request message to the target SN (T-SN), which contains an indication that the add request message is for continuous CPAC, a separate reference configuration for delta configuration, source PSCell / SCG configuration, etc.; and receives the add request confirmation message sent by the target SN. It should be noted that in the relevant technology, the source PSCell / SCG configuration is used as a reference configuration for delta configuration, but a separate reference configuration is introduced here, and the source PSCell / SCG configuration can also be provided to the target SN for reference.

[0213] Step 4-5: MN encapsulates the candidate PSCell configuration in an RRC reconfiguration message and sends it to the UE; thereafter, the UE saves the received configuration and sends an RRC reconfiguration completion message to the MN. Optionally, the RRC reconfiguration message includes a first configuration for continuous CPAC (such as candidate PSCell ID, corresponding configuration, execution conditions, etc.) and third indication information, etc., wherein the third indication information is used to indicate that these configurations / this process is for continuous CPAC; the MN may include a separate reference configuration and an indication in the RRC reconfiguration message to indicate that this is a delta configuration; in addition, the MN may also provide the validity period or valid area of ​​the first configuration, the maximum number of continuous CPACs supported, and a fourth indication information indicating whether the selected PSCell can continue to be evaluated, etc.

[0214] Step 6 and Step 8: The UE evaluates the execution conditions of the candidate PSCells; when the execution conditions of a candidate PSCell are met, the UE sends an RRC reconfiguration complete message to the MN, which carries the information of the target SN.

[0215] Step 7a and Step 7b: MN requests the source SN to release, and the source SN replies with a release confirmation.

[0216] Step 8a: MN forwards the SN reconfiguration completion message to the target SN.

[0217] Step 9: The UE uses the pre-configured PSCell configuration to access the target PSCell.

[0218] The UE continues to evaluate candidate PSCells and repeats step 6 to step 9.

[0219] Step 10: Execute the data forwarding process between the MN, the source SN and the target SN. The specific process is similar to the related technology and is omitted here.

[0220] Step 11 (optional): The source SN sends an SN change request (change required) message to the MN, which carries indication information to indicate the end of the continuous CPAC process.

[0221] Step 12 (optional): The MN sends an RRC reconfiguration message to the UE, which carries indication information to indicate the end of the continuous CPAC process.

[0222] Step 13: If the conditions for ending the continuous CPAC process are indicated in the RRC reconfiguration message of the MN in step 3, such as the configuration validity period, the maximum number of executions, etc., then after the execution conditions are met, the UE can send an RRC reconfiguration completion message to the MN, which carries an indication that the continuous CPAC process has ended; and if the UE receives the indication from the MN in step 11, it replies to confirm the end of the continuous CPAC process.

[0223] Step 14: The MN sends an SN release or UE context release message to all candidate target SNs, indicating the end of the continuous CPAC process.

[0224] It should be noted that the information configuration method provided in the embodiment of the present application can be executed by an information configuration device or a control module in the information configuration device for executing the information configuration method. In the embodiment of the present application, the information configuration device provided in the embodiment of the present application is described by taking the information configuration device executing the information configuration method as an example.

[0225] See also Figure 8 , Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the structure of an information configuration device provided in an embodiment of the present application, and the device is applied to a terminal, such as Figure 8 As shown, the information configuration device 80 includes:

[0226] A first execution module 81 is configured to execute a first operation, wherein the first operation includes at least one of the following: receiving first information sent by a master node MN, and receiving second information sent by a slave node SN;

[0227] The first information includes a first configuration for continuous CPAC; the second information includes a second configuration for continuous CPAC.

[0228] Optionally, the first execution module 81 is specifically used to: receive, through the MN, the second information sent by the SN.

[0229] Optionally, the first information also includes at least one of the following:

[0230] Configuration of candidate primary and secondary cells PSCell;

[0231] first indication information, where the first indication information is used to indicate that the first configuration is for continuous CPAC;

[0232] the validity period or validity area of ​​the first configuration;

[0233] The maximum number of consecutive CPACs supported;

[0234] second indication information, where the second indication information is used to indicate whether the selected PSCell can continue to be evaluated, or the second indication information is used to indicate whether the selected PSCell is to be released;

[0235] And / or, the second information also includes at least one of the following:

[0236] Configuration of candidate PSCells;

[0237] third indication information, where the third indication information is used to indicate that the second configuration is for continuous CPAC;

[0238] the validity period or validity area of ​​the second configuration;

[0239] The maximum number of consecutive CPACs supported;

[0240] The fourth indication information is used to indicate whether the selected PSCell can continue to be evaluated, or the fourth indication information is used to indicate whether the selected PSCell is to be released.

[0241] Optionally, the first execution module 81 is further used to: when the terminal receives the first configuration and the second configuration, simultaneously evaluate the execution conditions of the candidate PSCells in the first configuration and the second configuration.

[0242] Optionally, the first execution module 81 is further used to: when the candidate PSCell that meets the execution condition is an inter-SN PSCell, release the saved second configuration;

[0243] Alternatively, when there is no PSCell of the serving SN or the source SN in the candidate PSCells in the first configuration, releasing the saved second configuration;

[0244] or,

[0245] When there is a PSCell of a serving SN or a source SN among the candidate PSCells in the first configuration, the second configuration is saved.

[0246] Optionally, when the terminal saves the second configuration, the terminal no longer evaluates the candidate PSCells in the second configuration until the terminal returns to the serving SN or the source SN again.

[0247] Optionally, the first execution module 81 is further used to: when the candidate PSCell that meets the execution condition is a PSCell within the SN, save the first configuration and the second configuration.

[0248] Optionally, the first execution module 81 is further used to: when multiple candidate PSCells simultaneously meet corresponding execution conditions, preferentially select and / or access a PSCell within a SN among the multiple candidate PSCells.

[0249] Optionally, the first execution module 81 is also used to: send auxiliary information to the MN and / or SN; wherein the auxiliary information is used to indicate at least one of the following: the terminal enters a power saving mode, suspends a continuous CPAC process, continues to retain the first configuration, and continues to retain the second configuration.

[0250] Optionally, the first execution module 81 is further used to: when the terminal returns from the power saving mode, send fifth indication information to the MN and / or the SN, and the fifth indication information is used to instruct the terminal to continue to execute the continuous CPAC process.

[0251] Optionally, the first execution module 81 is further used to: receive sixth indication information sent by the MN and / or the SN, where the sixth indication information is used to indicate at least one of the following:

[0252] End the continuous CPAC process;

[0253] Release the first saved configuration;

[0254] Release the saved second configuration.

[0255] Optionally, the first execution module 81 is further used to: send seventh indication information to the MN and / or SN, where the seventh indication information is used to indicate the end of the continuous CPAC process.

[0256] Optionally, the first execution module 81 is also used to: when the continuous CPAC process within the SN initiated by the SN, the continuous CPAC process between SNs initiated by the MN, and the continuous CPAC process between SNs initiated by the SN use the same reference configuration, receive the eighth indication information sent by the MN and / or the SN, and the eighth indication information is used to instruct the terminal to store only one set of reference configuration.

[0257] The information configuration device 80 of the embodiment of the present application can realize the above Figure 1The various processes of the method embodiment shown can achieve the same technical effect, and will not be described again here to avoid repetition.

[0258] See also Fig. 9 , Fig. 9 is a schematic diagram of the structure of an information configuration device provided in an embodiment of the present application, the device is applied to a master node MN, such as Fig. 9 As shown, the information configuration device 90 includes:

[0259] A second execution module 91, configured to execute a second operation, wherein the second operation includes at least one of the following: sending first information to the terminal, receiving second information sent by the secondary node SN, and sending second information to the terminal;

[0260] The first information includes a first configuration for continuous CPAC; the second information includes a second configuration for continuous CPAC.

[0261] Optionally, the first information also includes at least one of the following:

[0262] Configuration of candidate PSCells;

[0263] first indication information, where the first indication information is used to indicate that the first configuration is for continuous CPAC;

[0264] the validity period or validity area of ​​the first configuration;

[0265] The maximum number of consecutive CPACs supported;

[0266] second indication information, where the second indication information is used to indicate whether the selected primary and secondary cells (PSCells) can continue to be evaluated, or the second indication information is used to indicate whether the selected PSCell is to be released;

[0267] And / or, the second information also includes at least one of the following:

[0268] Configuration of candidate PSCells;

[0269] third indication information, where the third indication information is used to indicate that the second configuration is for continuous CPAC;

[0270] the validity period or validity area of ​​the second configuration;

[0271] The maximum number of consecutive CPACs supported;

[0272] The fourth indication information is used to indicate whether the selected PSCell can continue to be evaluated, or the fourth indication information is used to indicate whether the selected PSCell is to be released.

[0273] Optionally, the second execution module 91 is further configured to execute at least one of the following:

[0274] receiving ninth indication information sent by the SN, where the ninth indication information is used to indicate that the SN has started a continuous CPAC process;

[0275] Receive the tenth indication information sent by the SN, where the tenth indication information is used to indicate the end of the continuous CPAC process initiated by the SN.

[0276] Optionally, the second execution module 91 is further configured to execute at least one of the following:

[0277] Sending eleventh indication information to the SN, where the eleventh indication information is used to indicate that the MN has started a continuous CPAC process;

[0278] Sending twelfth indication information to the SN, where the twelfth indication information is used to indicate that the continuous CPAC process initiated by the MN ends;

[0279] Sending thirteenth indication information to the SN, where the thirteenth indication information is used to indicate whether the SN is allowed to start a continuous CPAC process;

[0280] When the SN initiates a continuous CPAC process, sending third information to the SN, where the third information is used to reject the SN from initiating the continuous CPAC process;

[0281] When the SN initiates a continuous CPAC process, a fourteenth indication message is sent to the SN, where the fourteenth indication message is used to indicate that the continuous CPAC initiated by the MN has been configured for the terminal.

[0282] Optionally, the second execution module 91 is further configured to execute at least one of the following:

[0283] Sending fourth information to the SN, the fourth information including a maximum number of candidate PSCells that can be configured by the SN to start consecutive CPACs;

[0284] receiving fifteenth indication information sent by the SN, where the fifteenth indication information is used to indicate the end of the continuous CPAC process;

[0285] receiving fifth information sent by the SN, and sending the fifth information to the terminal; the fifth information includes sixth indication information, and the sixth indication information is used to indicate at least one of the following: ending the continuous CPAC process and releasing the saved second configuration;

[0286] Receive seventh indication information sent by the terminal, where the seventh indication information is used to indicate the end of the continuous CPAC process.

[0287] Optionally, the second execution module 91 is further configured to execute at least one of the following:

[0288] Sending an add request message to the target SN, where the add request message includes sixteenth indication information, where the sixteenth indication information is used to indicate that the add request message is for continuous CPAC;

[0289] Sending sixth indication information to the terminal, where the sixth indication information is used to indicate at least one of the following: ending the continuous CPAC process, releasing the saved first configuration;

[0290] receiving seventh indication information sent by the terminal, where the seventh indication information is used to indicate that the continuous CPAC process ends;

[0291] Sending seventeenth indication information to the target SN, where the seventeenth indication information is used to indicate the end of the continuous CPAC process;

[0292] An SN change request message sent by a source SN is received, wherein the SN change request message includes eighteenth indication information, wherein the eighteenth indication information is used to indicate that the SN change request is for continuous CPAC, or the eighteenth indication information is used to indicate the end of continuous CPAC.

[0293] Optionally, the second execution module 91 is also used to: receive auxiliary information sent by the terminal; wherein the auxiliary information is used to indicate at least one of the following: the terminal enters a power saving mode, suspends a continuous CPAC process, continues to retain the first configuration, and continues to retain the second configuration.

[0294] Optionally, the second execution module 91 is further used to: when the terminal returns from the power saving mode, receive fifth indication information sent by the terminal, and the fifth indication information is used to instruct the terminal to continue to execute the continuous CPAC process.

[0295] The information configuration device 90 of the embodiment of the present application can realize the above Figure 2 The various processes of the method embodiment shown can achieve the same technical effect, and will not be described again here to avoid repetition.

[0296] See also Fig.10 , Fig.10 is a schematic diagram of the structure of an information configuration device provided in an embodiment of the present application, the device is applied to a secondary node SN, such as Fig.10 As shown, the information configuration device 100 includes:

[0297] A third execution module 101 is used to execute a third operation, where the third operation includes at least one of the following: sending second information to a terminal, sending second information to a master node MN;

[0298] The second information includes a second configuration for continuous CPAC.

[0299] Optionally, the second information also includes at least one of the following:

[0300] Configuration of candidate PSCells;

[0301] third indication information, where the third indication information is used to indicate that the second configuration is for continuous CPAC;

[0302] the validity period or validity area of ​​the second configuration;

[0303] The maximum number of consecutive CPACs supported;

[0304] The fourth indication information is used to indicate whether the selected PSCell can continue to be evaluated, or the fourth indication information is used to indicate whether the selected PSCell is to be released.

[0305] Optionally, the third execution module 101 is further configured to execute at least one of the following:

[0306] Sending ninth indication information to the MN, where the ninth indication information is used to indicate that the SN has started a continuous CPAC process;

[0307] Sending tenth indication information to the MN, where the tenth indication information is used to indicate the end of the continuous CPAC process initiated by the SN.

[0308] Optionally, the third execution module 101 is further configured to execute at least one of the following:

[0309] receiving eleventh indication information sent by the MN, where the eleventh indication information is used to indicate that the MN has started a continuous CPAC process;

[0310] receiving twelfth indication information sent by the MN, where the twelfth indication information is used to indicate that the continuous CPAC process initiated by the MN ends;

[0311] receiving thirteenth indication information sent by the MN, where the thirteenth indication information is used to indicate whether the SN is allowed to initiate a continuous CPAC process;

[0312] When the SN initiates a continuous CPAC process, receiving third information sent by the MN, where the third information is used to reject the SN from initiating the continuous CPAC process;

[0313] When the SN initiates the continuous CPAC process, it receives the fourteenth indication information sent by the MN, where the fourteenth indication information is used to indicate that the continuous CPAC initiated by the MN has been configured for the terminal.

[0314] Optionally, after receiving the eleventh indication information sent by the MN, the SN does not start a continuous CPAC process.

[0315] Optionally, the third execution module 101 is further configured to execute at least one of the following:

[0316] receiving fourth information sent by the MN, the fourth information including a maximum number of candidate PSCells configurable by the SN for starting consecutive CPACs;

[0317] Sending nineteenth indication information to the MN, where the nineteenth indication information is used to indicate that the terminal is performing continuous CPAC;

[0318] Sending fifteenth indication information to the MN, where the fifteenth indication information is used to indicate the end of the continuous CPAC process;

[0319] Sending sixth indication information to the terminal, where the sixth indication information is used to indicate at least one of the following: ending the continuous CPAC process, releasing the saved second configuration;

[0320] Sending fifth information to the MN, where the MN sends the fifth information to the terminal; the fifth information includes sixth indication information, where the sixth indication information is used to indicate at least one of the following: ending the continuous CPAC process, releasing the saved second configuration;

[0321] Receive seventh indication information sent by the terminal, where the seventh indication information is used to indicate the end of the continuous CPAC process.

[0322] Optionally, if the SN is a source SN and a continuous CPAC process is started, the third execution module 101 is also used to: send an SN change request to the MN, the SN change request including eighteenth indication information, the eighteenth indication information is used to indicate that the SN change request is for continuous CPAC, or the eighteenth indication information is used to indicate the end of continuous CPAC.

[0323] Optionally, if the SN is a target SN and a continuous CPAC process is started, the third execution module 101 is further configured to execute at least one of the following:

[0324] receiving an add request message sent by the MN, where the add request message includes sixteenth indication information, where the sixteenth indication information is used to indicate that the add request message is for continuous CPAC;

[0325] Receive the seventeenth indication information sent by the MN, where the seventeenth indication information is used to indicate the end of the continuous CPAC process.

[0326] Optionally, the third execution module 101 is further used to: receive auxiliary information sent by the terminal, where the auxiliary information is used to indicate at least one of the following: the terminal enters a power saving mode, suspends a continuous CPAC process, continues to retain the first configuration, and continues to retain the second configuration.

[0327] Optionally, the third execution module 101 is further used to: when the terminal returns from the power saving mode, receive fifth indication information sent by the terminal, and the fifth indication information is used to instruct the terminal to continue to execute the continuous CPAC process.

[0328] The information configuration device 100 of the embodiment of the present application can realize the above Figure 3 The various processes of the method embodiment shown can achieve the same technical effect, and will not be described again here to avoid repetition.

[0329] Optional, such as Fig.11 As shown, the embodiment of the present application also provides a communication device 110, including a processor 111, a memory 112, a program or instruction stored in the memory 112 and executable on the processor 111, and the program or instruction is executed by the processor 111 to implement each process of the above-mentioned information configuration method embodiment, and can achieve the same technical effect, so it is not repeated here to avoid repetition. The communication device 110 can be optionally a terminal, a master node MN, or a slave node SN.

[0330] An embodiment of the present application also provides a readable storage medium on which a program or instruction is stored. When the program or instruction is executed by a processor, the various processes of the method embodiment shown in the above information configuration can be implemented and the same technical effect can be achieved. To avoid repetition, it will not be repeated here.

[0331] Computer readable media include permanent and non-permanent, removable and non-removable media, and can be implemented by any method or technology to store information. Information can be computer readable instructions, data structures, program modules or other data. Examples of computer storage media include, but are not limited to, phase change memory (PRAM), static random access memory (SRAM), dynamic random access memory (DRAM), other types of random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), flash memory or other memory technology, compact disk read-only memory (CD-ROM), digital versatile disk (DVD) or other optical storage, magnetic cassettes, magnetic tape magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices or any other non-transmission media that can be used to store information that can be accessed by a computing device. As defined herein, computer readable media does not include temporary computer readable media (transitory media), such as modulated data signals and carrier waves.

[0332] It should be noted that, in this article, the terms "include", "comprises" or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. In the absence of further restrictions, an element defined by the sentence "comprises a ..." does not exclude the existence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or device including the element.

[0333] The serial numbers of the above-mentioned embodiments of the present application are for description only and do not represent the advantages or disadvantages of the embodiments.

[0334] Through the description of the above implementation methods, those skilled in the art can clearly understand that the above-mentioned embodiment methods can be implemented by means of software plus a necessary general hardware platform, and of course by hardware, but in many cases the former is a better implementation method. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of the present application, or the part that contributes to the prior art, can be embodied in the form of a software product, which is stored in a storage medium (such as ROM / RAM, magnetic disk, optical disk), and includes a number of instructions for enabling a service classification device (which can be a mobile phone, computer, server, air conditioner, or network device, etc.) to execute the methods described in each embodiment of the present application.

[0335] The above is only a preferred implementation of the present application. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principles of the present application. These improvements and modifications should also be regarded as the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. An information configuration method, characterized in that: include: The terminal performs a first operation, where the first operation includes at least one of the following: receiving first information sent by a master node MN, and receiving second information sent by a slave node SN; Among them, the first information includes a first configuration for adding and changing CPAC of continuous conditional primary and secondary cells; and the second information includes a second configuration for continuous CPAC.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The receiving the second information sent by the secondary node SN includes: The terminal receives the second information sent by the SN through the MN.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The first information also includes at least one of the following: Configuration of candidate primary and secondary cells PSCell; first indication information, where the first indication information is used to indicate that the first configuration is for continuous CPAC; the validity period or validity area of ​​the first configuration; The maximum number of consecutive CPACs supported; second indication information, where the second indication information is used to indicate whether the selected PSCell can continue to be evaluated, or the second indication information is used to indicate whether the selected PSCell is to be released; And / or, the second information also includes at least one of the following: Configuration of candidate PSCells; third indication information, where the third indication information is used to indicate that the second configuration is for continuous CPAC; the validity period or validity area of ​​the second configuration; The maximum number of consecutive CPACs supported; The fourth indication information is used to indicate whether the selected PSCell can continue to be evaluated, or the fourth indication information is used to indicate whether the selected PSCell is to be released.

4. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that When the terminal receives the first configuration and the second configuration, the method further includes: The terminal simultaneously evaluates execution conditions of candidate PSCells in the first configuration and the second configuration.

5. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that When the candidate PSCell that meets the execution condition is a PSCell between SNs, the method further includes: The terminal releases the saved second configuration; or, When there is no PSCell of a serving SN or a source SN in the candidate PSCells in the first configuration, the terminal releases the saved second configuration; or, When there is a PSCell of a serving SN or a source SN among the candidate PSCells in the first configuration, the terminal saves the second configuration.

6. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that When the terminal saves the second configuration, the terminal no longer evaluates the candidate PSCells in the second configuration until the terminal returns to the serving SN or the source SN again.

7. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that When the candidate PSCell that meets the execution condition is a PSCell within the SN, the method further includes: The terminal saves the first configuration and the second configuration.

8. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that When multiple candidate PSCells simultaneously meet corresponding execution conditions, the method further includes: The terminal preferentially selects and / or accesses a PSCell within a SN among the multiple candidate PSCells.

9. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The method further comprises: The terminal sends auxiliary information to the MN and / or the SN; wherein the auxiliary information is used to indicate at least one of the following: the terminal enters a power saving mode, suspends a continuous CPAC process, continues to retain the first configuration, and continues to retain the second configuration.

10. The method according to claim 9, characterized in that When the terminal returns from the power saving mode, the method further includes: The terminal sends fifth indication information to the MN and / or the SN, where the fifth indication information is used to instruct the terminal to continue to perform a continuous CPAC process.

11. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The method further comprises: The terminal receives sixth indication information sent by the MN and / or the SN, where the sixth indication information is used to indicate at least one of the following: End the continuous CPAC process; Release the first saved configuration; Release the saved second configuration.

12. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The method further comprises: The terminal sends seventh indication information to the MN and / or the SN, where the seventh indication information is used to indicate the end of the continuous CPAC process.

13. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that In the case where the SN-initiated intra-SN continuous CPAC process, the MN-initiated inter-SN continuous CPAC process, and the SN-initiated inter-SN continuous CPAC process use the same reference configuration, the method further includes: The terminal receives eighth indication information sent by the MN and / or the SN, where the eighth indication information is used to instruct the terminal to store only one set of reference configuration.

14. An information configuration method, characterized in that: include: The master node MN performs a second operation, where the second operation includes at least one of the following: sending first information to the terminal, receiving second information sent by the secondary node SN, and sending second information to the terminal; The first information includes a first configuration for continuous CPAC; the second information includes a second configuration for continuous CPAC.

15. The method according to claim 14, characterized in that The first information also includes at least one of the following: Configuration of candidate PSCells; first indication information, where the first indication information is used to indicate that the first configuration is for continuous CPAC; the validity period or validity area of ​​the first configuration; The maximum number of consecutive CPACs supported; second indication information, where the second indication information is used to indicate whether the selected primary and secondary cells (PSCells) can continue to be evaluated, or the second indication information is used to indicate whether the selected PSCell is to be released; And / or, the second information also includes at least one of the following: Configuration of candidate PSCells; third indication information, where the third indication information is used to indicate that the second configuration is for continuous CPAC; the validity period or validity area of ​​the second configuration; The maximum number of consecutive CPACs supported; The fourth indication information is used to indicate whether the selected PSCell can continue to be evaluated, or the fourth indication information is used to indicate whether the selected PSCell is to be released.

16. The method according to claim 14, characterized in that The method further comprises at least one of the following: The MN receives ninth indication information sent by the SN, where the ninth indication information is used to indicate that the SN has started a continuous CPAC process; The MN receives the tenth indication information sent by the SN, where the tenth indication information is used to indicate the end of the continuous CPAC process initiated by the SN.

17. The method according to claim 14, characterized in that The method further comprises at least one of the following: The MN sends eleventh indication information to the SN, where the eleventh indication information is used to indicate that the MN has started a continuous CPAC process; The MN sends twelfth indication information to the SN, where the twelfth indication information is used to indicate that the continuous CPAC process initiated by the MN ends; The MN sends thirteenth indication information to the SN, where the thirteenth indication information is used to indicate whether to allow the SN to initiate a continuous CPAC process; When the SN initiates a continuous CPAC process, the MN sends third information to the SN, where the third information is used to reject the SN from initiating the continuous CPAC process; When the SN initiates a continuous CPAC process, the MN sends a fourteenth indication message to the SN, where the fourteenth indication message is used to indicate that the MN-initiated continuous CPAC has been configured for the terminal.

18. The method according to claim 14, characterized in that When receiving the second information sent by the secondary node SN, the method further includes at least one of the following: The MN sends fourth information to the SN, where the fourth information includes a maximum number of candidate PSCells that can be configured by the SN to start consecutive CPACs; The MN receives fifteenth indication information sent by the SN, where the fifteenth indication information is used to indicate the end of the continuous CPAC process; The MN receives the fifth information sent by the SN, and sends the fifth information to the terminal; the fifth information includes sixth indication information, and the sixth indication information is used to indicate at least one of the following: ending the continuous CPAC process and releasing the saved second configuration; The MN receives seventh indication information sent by the terminal, where the seventh indication information is used to indicate the end of the continuous CPAC process.

19. The method according to claim 14, characterized in that When the first information is sent to the terminal, the method further includes at least one of the following: The MN sends an add request message to the target SN, where the add request message includes sixteenth indication information, where the sixteenth indication information is used to indicate that the add request message is for continuous CPAC; The MN sends sixth indication information to the terminal, where the sixth indication information is used to indicate at least one of the following: ending a continuous CPAC process, and releasing the saved first configuration; The MN receives seventh indication information sent by the terminal, where the seventh indication information is used to indicate that the continuous CPAC process ends; The MN sends seventeenth indication information to the target SN, where the seventeenth indication information is used to indicate that the continuous CPAC process is ended; The MN receives an SN change request message sent by a source SN, wherein the SN change request message includes eighteenth indication information, wherein the eighteenth indication information is used to indicate that the SN change request is for continuous CPAC, or the eighteenth indication information is used to indicate the end of continuous CPAC.

20. The method according to claim 14, characterized in that The method further comprises: The MN receives auxiliary information sent by the terminal, wherein the auxiliary information is used to indicate at least one of the following: the terminal enters a power saving mode, suspends a continuous CPAC process, continues to retain the first configuration, and continues to retain the second configuration.

21. The method according to claim 20, characterized in that When the terminal returns from the power saving mode, the method further includes: The MN receives fifth indication information sent by the terminal, where the fifth indication information is used to instruct the terminal to continue to perform a continuous CPAC process.

22. An information configuration method, characterized in that: include: The secondary node SN performs a third operation, where the third operation includes at least one of the following: sending second information to the terminal, sending second information to the primary node MN; The second information includes a second configuration for continuous CPAC.

23. The method according to claim 22, characterized in that The second information also includes at least one of the following: Configuration of candidate PSCells; third indication information, where the third indication information is used to indicate that the second configuration is for continuous CPAC; the validity period or validity area of ​​the second configuration; The maximum number of consecutive CPACs supported; The fourth indication information is used to indicate whether the selected PSCell can continue to be evaluated, or the fourth indication information is used to indicate whether the selected PSCell is to be released.

24. The method according to claim 22, characterized in that The method further comprises at least one of the following: The SN sends ninth indication information to the MN, where the ninth indication information is used to indicate that the SN has started a continuous CPAC process; The SN sends a tenth indication message to the MN, where the tenth indication message is used to indicate that the continuous CPAC process initiated by the SN is ended.

25. The method according to claim 22, characterized in that The method further comprises at least one of the following: The SN receives eleventh indication information sent by the MN, where the eleventh indication information is used to indicate that the MN has started a continuous CPAC process; The SN receives twelfth indication information sent by the MN, where the twelfth indication information is used to indicate that the continuous CPAC process initiated by the MN ends; The SN receives thirteenth indication information sent by the MN, where the thirteenth indication information is used to indicate whether the SN is allowed to start a continuous CPAC process; When the SN initiates a continuous CPAC process, the SN receives third information sent by the MN, where the third information is used to reject the SN from initiating the continuous CPAC process; When the SN initiates a continuous CPAC process, the SN receives fourteenth indication information sent by the MN, where the fourteenth indication information is used to indicate that the continuous CPAC initiated by the MN has been configured for the terminal.

26. The method according to claim 25, characterized in that After receiving the eleventh indication information sent by the MN, the SN does not start a continuous CPAC process.

27. The method according to claim 22, characterized in that When performing the third operation, the method further includes at least one of the following: The SN receives fourth information sent by the MN, where the fourth information includes a maximum number of candidate PSCells that can be configured by the SN to start consecutive CPACs; The SN sends nineteenth indication information to the MN, where the nineteenth indication information is used to indicate that the terminal is performing continuous CPAC; The SN sends fifteenth indication information to the MN, where the fifteenth indication information is used to indicate the end of the continuous CPAC process; The SN sends sixth indication information to the terminal, where the sixth indication information is used to indicate at least one of the following: ending the continuous CPAC process and releasing the saved second configuration; The SN sends fifth information to the MN, and the MN sends the fifth information to the terminal; the fifth information includes sixth indication information, and the sixth indication information is used to indicate at least one of the following: ending the continuous CPAC process and releasing the saved second configuration; The SN receives seventh indication information sent by the terminal, where the seventh indication information is used to indicate the end of the continuous CPAC process.

28. The method according to claim 22, characterized in that If the SN is a source SN and a continuous CPAC process is initiated, the method further includes: The SN change request sent by the source SN to the MN includes eighteenth indication information, and the eighteenth indication information is used to indicate that the SN change request is for continuous CPAC, or the eighteenth indication information is used to indicate the end of continuous CPAC.

29. The method according to claim 22, characterized in that If the SN is a target SN and a continuous CPAC process is initiated, the method further includes at least one of the following: The target SN receives an add request message sent by the MN, where the add request message includes sixteenth indication information, and the sixteenth indication information is used to indicate that the add request message is for continuous CPAC; The target SN receives the seventeenth indication information sent by the MN, where the seventeenth indication information is used to indicate the end of the continuous CPAC process.

30. The method according to claim 22, characterized in that The method further comprises: The SN receives auxiliary information sent by the terminal; wherein the auxiliary information is used to indicate at least one of the following: the terminal enters a power saving mode, suspends a continuous CPAC process, continues to retain a first configuration for continuous CPAC, and continues to retain the second configuration.

31. The method according to claim 30, characterized in that When the terminal returns from the power saving mode, the method further includes: The SN receives fifth indication information sent by the terminal, where the fifth indication information is used to instruct the terminal to continue to perform a continuous CPAC process.

32. An information configuration device, characterized in that: include: A first execution module, configured to execute a first operation, wherein the first operation includes at least one of the following: receiving first information sent by a master node MN, and receiving second information sent by a slave node SN; The first information includes a first configuration for continuous CPAC; the second information includes a second configuration for continuous CPAC.

33. An information configuration device, characterized in that: include: A second execution module, configured to execute a second operation, wherein the second operation includes at least one of the following: sending first information to the terminal, receiving second information sent by the secondary node SN, and sending second information to the terminal; The first information includes a first configuration for continuous CPAC; the second information includes a second configuration for continuous CPAC.

34. An information configuration device, characterized in that: include: A third execution module, configured to execute a third operation, wherein the third operation includes at least one of the following: sending second information to the terminal, and sending second information to the master node MN; The second information includes a second configuration for continuous CPAC.

35. A communication device, characterized in that: It includes a processor, a memory, and a program or instruction stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein the program or instruction, when executed by the processor, implements the steps of the information configuration method as described in any one of claims 1 to 13, or implements the steps of the information configuration method as described in any one of claims 14 to 21, or implements the steps of the information configuration method as described in any one of claims 22 to 31.

36. A readable storage medium, characterized in that: The readable storage medium stores programs or instructions, and when the programs or instructions are executed by the processor, they implement the steps of the information configuration method as described in any one of claims 1 to 13, or implement the steps of the information configuration method as described in any one of claims 14 to 21, or implement the steps of the information configuration method as described in any one of claims 22 to 31.

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