Network searching method and device, medium and electronic equipment

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of signal control, in particular to a network searching method and device, a medium and electronic equipment, and the method comprises the steps: obtaining a current network state of a mobile terminal; under the condition that the network state is determined to be an abnormal ground network state, acquiring configuration information of the mobile terminal; determining a target service area to which the position of the mobile terminal belongs from pre-divided service areas according to the configuration information; and carrying out network search according to the network search strategy corresponding to the target service area, so that a proper network can be selected more effectively for search, and the network search efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of signal control technology, and in particular to a network search method, device, medium and electronic device. Background Art

[0002] In daily usage scenarios, users can select terrestrial networks and non-terrestrial networks through mobile terminals, and then use different networks to access the Internet. Given the different characteristics of terrestrial networks and non-terrestrial networks, in some special scenarios, it is difficult for users to select the correct network by themselves. Summary of the invention

[0003] In order to overcome the problems existing in the related art, the present disclosure provides a network search method, device, medium and electronic device.

[0004] According to a first aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a network search method, comprising:

[0005] Get the current network status of the mobile terminal;

[0006] In the case where it is determined that the network state is an abnormal ground network state, acquiring configuration information of the mobile terminal;

[0007] Determine, according to the configuration information, a target service area to which the mobile terminal is located from pre-divided service areas;

[0008] A network search is performed according to a network search strategy corresponding to the target service area.

[0009] Optionally, the pre-divided service area includes a normal service area and an abnormal service area, and the performing a network search according to a network search strategy corresponding to the target service area includes:

[0010] In a case where the target service area is the normal service area, determining that the network search strategy corresponding to the target service area is a terrestrial network search, and controlling the mobile terminal to perform the terrestrial network search;

[0011] In the case where the target service area is the abnormal service area, an option for enabling a non-terrestrial network search is displayed on the screen of the mobile terminal, and based on a selection operation for enabling the non-terrestrial network search option, a corresponding target network search strategy is determined, and the mobile terminal is controlled to execute the target network search strategy.

[0012] Optionally, determining a corresponding target network search strategy according to the selection operation of enabling the non-terrestrial network search option includes:

[0013] If the selection operation is to start the non-terrestrial network search, determining the corresponding target network search strategy is to perform the non-terrestrial network search;

[0014] If the selection operation is to not start the non-terrestrial network search, then a target network search strategy corresponding to the abnormal service area is determined.

[0015] Optionally, the abnormally inaccessible area includes a restricted service area and a no service area, and the determining of the corresponding target network search strategy includes:

[0016] In a case where the abnormal service area is the restricted service area, determining that the target network search strategy corresponding to the abnormal service area is to maintain the current network state;

[0017] In the case where the abnormal service area is the no-service area, it is determined that the target network search strategy corresponding to the abnormal service area is that the mobile terminal enters a low power consumption state, and in the low power consumption state, performs a network search according to a preset network search mode.

[0018] Optionally, the preset network search mode includes a periodic network search mode and a gradient network search mode, and in the low power consumption state, performing a network search according to the preset network search mode includes:

[0019] In the low power consumption state, performing periodic network search according to a preset period corresponding to the periodic network search mode; or,

[0020] In the low power consumption state, intermittent network search is performed according to the gradient network search mode, and the gradient network search mode is an intermittent network search mode in which the network search duration increases successively.

[0021] Optionally, the configuration information includes SIM card information and GPS information, and determining, according to the configuration information, a target service area to which the location of the mobile terminal belongs from pre-divided service areas includes:

[0022] Determine the operator according to the SIM card information;

[0023] According to the operator, determine the signal range of the operator's signal base station by looking up a table;

[0024] The target service area to which the mobile terminal is located is determined from pre-divided service areas according to the GPS information and the signal range of the signal base station.

[0025] Optionally, the method further comprises:

[0026] When the network state is a normal ground network state, maintaining the ground network connection; or

[0027] When the network state is a non-terrestrial network state, the non-terrestrial network connection is maintained, and a method for using the non-terrestrial network connection is demonstrated.

[0028] Optionally, the abnormal ground network state includes at least one of the following: a restricted network state, a no network state, and a low power consumption state.

[0029] According to a second aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a network search device, including:

[0030] A first acquisition module is configured to acquire the current network status of the mobile terminal;

[0031] A second acquisition module is configured to acquire configuration information of the mobile terminal when determining that the network state is an abnormal ground network state;

[0032] A determination module, configured to determine, according to the configuration information, a target service area to which the mobile terminal is located from pre-divided service areas;

[0033] The search module is configured to perform a network search according to a network search strategy corresponding to the target service area.

[0034] According to a third aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, on which computer program instructions are stored. When the program instructions are executed by a processor, the steps of the network search method provided in the first aspect of the present disclosure are implemented.

[0035] According to a fourth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided an electronic device, including:

[0036] processor;

[0037] a memory for storing processor-executable instructions;

[0038] The processor is configured to execute the executable instructions stored in the memory to implement the steps of the network search method provided in the first aspect of the present disclosure.

[0039] The technical solution provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure may include the following beneficial effects: when the network status of the mobile terminal is an abnormal ground network status, the target service area to which the mobile terminal is located is determined, and a network search is performed according to a network search strategy corresponding to the target service area. In the case of an abnormal ground network, a suitable network can be selected more effectively for search, thereby improving the efficiency of the network search.

[0040] It is to be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the present disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0041] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.

[0042] Figure 1 The figure is a flow chart of a network search method according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0043] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram showing a network search method according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0044] Figure 3 The invention is a block diagram showing a network search device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0045] Figure 4 The invention is a block diagram showing a device for executing a network search method according to an exemplary embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0046] Exemplary embodiments will be described in detail herein, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements unless otherwise indicated. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with the present disclosure. Instead, they are merely examples of devices and methods consistent with some aspects of the present disclosure as detailed in the appended claims.

[0047] It should be noted that all actions of acquiring signals, information or data in the present disclosure are carried out in compliance with the relevant data protection laws and policies of the country where the device is located and with the authorization given by the owner of the corresponding device.

[0048] Before introducing the network search method, device, medium and electronic device of the present invention, the application scenario of the present invention is first introduced. Due to the different characteristics of terrestrial networks and non-terrestrial networks, there are situations where users cannot select the correct and effective network type in different environments. For example, when encountering an emergency in a remote area, it is necessary to send a distress signal, but the mobile terminal cannot search for the network due to the incorrect selection of the connected network, resulting in the failure to send the distress signal in time. When selecting the network, no effective network selection prompt is provided. It is difficult for the user to select the correct network in time if it depends on the user's own selection, which increases the risk of delayed rescue.

[0049] In view of this, the present disclosure provides a network search method. Figure 1is a flow chart of a network search method according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 1 As shown, the network search method is applied to a mobile terminal and includes the following steps.

[0050] In step S11, the current network status of the mobile terminal is obtained.

[0051] In the disclosed embodiment, the network includes TN (Terrestrial Network) and NTN (Non-Terrestrial Network), and the network status includes a normal terrestrial network status, a non-terrestrial network status, a low power consumption status, a no network status, and a restricted network status. Among them, in the restricted network status, the mobile terminal only supports restricted services. The no network status means that the location of the mobile terminal has no terrestrial network signal coverage and cannot be connected to the terrestrial network, or the location of the mobile terminal has terrestrial network signal coverage, but there is a network connection failure and cannot be connected to the terrestrial network.

[0052] It is worth noting that the terrestrial network is a land-based public mobile communication network, and the non-terrestrial network is a network that uses non-terrestrial equipment such as satellites, drones, and high-altitude aircraft to achieve communication.

[0053] In one embodiment, when the mobile terminal searches for or connects to a non-terrestrial network, a search option or a connection option may be displayed on a UI (User Interface) page of the mobile terminal, and when the search is confirmed by the search option, the non-terrestrial network search is performed, or when the connection is confirmed by the connection option, the non-terrestrial network connection is performed. When the mobile terminal is not connected to a terrestrial network, without human operation, the mobile terminal will enter a no-network state.

[0054] In step S12, when it is determined that the network state is an abnormal ground network state, the configuration information of the mobile terminal is acquired.

[0055] First, the abnormal ground network state refers to that the network state of the mobile terminal is any one of a restricted network state, a no network state and a low power consumption state.

[0056] Among them, when the ground network signal that the mobile terminal can search is only capable of supporting the use of restricted services, or the ground network signal cannot be searched, the network status is determined to be an abnormal ground network status. It is understandable that users often find it difficult to select a suitable network for network search when the network status of the mobile terminal is an abnormal ground network status. Therefore, this solution aims to obtain the configuration information of the mobile terminal and then perform a network search when the network status is an abnormal ground network status.

[0057] In step S13, according to the configuration information, the target service area to which the mobile terminal is located is determined from the pre-divided service areas.

[0058] In a specific embodiment of the present disclosure, the service area can be divided into a normal service area, a restricted service area and a no service area, wherein the normal service area is an area where the terrestrial network signal is normal, the restricted service area is an area where the terrestrial network signal can only support restricted services, and the no service area is an area where the terrestrial network cannot be searched.

[0059] In one embodiment, first, a plurality of discrete sampling points are randomly arranged, and the signal strength of the sampling points is detected. According to the preset signal strength standards corresponding to different service areas and the signal strength of the sampling points, the signal strength standard corresponding to each sampling point is determined. For example, the preset signal strength standard that the signal strength of the sampling point can reach is determined, and the preset signal strength standard that can be reached is used as the signal strength standard corresponding to the sampling point. For example, the preset signal strength standard corresponding to the normal service area is the first signal strength threshold, the preset signal strength standard corresponding to the restricted service area is the second signal strength threshold, and the preset signal strength standard for the no-service area is the third signal strength threshold. The first signal strength threshold is greater than the second signal strength threshold, and the second signal strength threshold is greater than the third signal strength threshold. For example, if the signal strength of sampling point No. 1 is the first signal strength, and the first signal strength is less than the third signal strength threshold, then the area to which sampling point No. 1 belongs is determined to be a no-service area. If the signal strength of sampling point No. 2 is the second signal strength, and the second signal strength is greater than the second signal strength threshold and less than the first signal strength threshold, then the area to which sampling point No. 2 belongs is determined to be a restricted service area.

[0060] Further, according to the service area to which the sampling point belongs, the target area within a preset range with the sampling point as the center point is used as the service area corresponding to the sampling point. For example, if the signal strength of sampling point No. 1 reaches the signal strength standard of the normal service area, then sampling point No. 1 and the area within a radius of 5 meters outside sampling point No. 1 are divided into the normal service area. If sampling point No. 2 cannot search for a signal, then sampling point No. 2 and the area within a radius of 5 meters outside sampling point No. 2 are divided into the no service area. Further, the divided service area is adjusted and corrected by rearranging new sampling points. For example, the new sampling point can be set in an undivided area. For another example, the new sampling point can be set between any two sampling points in the previous round. In the overlapping part of the target area determined by the sampling point, such as the first target area determined by sampling point No. 1 in the previous round and the second target area determined by sampling point No. 2, there is an overlapping part between the first target area and the second target area. The new sampling point can be set in the overlapping part of the first target area and the second target area, and the third target area within a preset range with the new sampling point as the center point is determined according to the signal strength of the newly set sampling point, and then the service area to which the third target area belongs is determined according to the signal strength of the new sampling point, and the sampling points are repeatedly arranged to perform the above steps until the service area division is completed. It is worth noting that the preset signal strength standard and the preset range can be adjusted according to actual conditions, and the present disclosure does not limit this.

[0061] Furthermore, the location of the mobile terminal is determined according to GPS (Global Positioning System) information in the configuration information, and the target service area is determined in the divided service areas according to the location of the mobile terminal.

[0062] In another embodiment, it is first worth noting that each operator has multiple signal base stations, each signal base station has a different signal coverage range, and the farther away from the signal base station, the nonlinearly reduced signal strength. If it is outside the signal coverage range of the operator corresponding to the SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card, you can use restricted services by connecting to other operators. In view of this network connection method, the signal base station can be used as the center point, and sampling points can be arranged in sequence from the center point to the outside. The signal strength of the SIM card corresponding to the operator of the signal base station is detected at the sampling point, and then the service area is divided according to the preset signal strength standard.

[0063] For example, first, the service area is divided for operator A. With signal base station No. 1 of operator A as the center, multiple first sampling points of operator A are arranged 3 meters away from the center. If the average of the signal strengths of the multiple first sampling points reaches the standard of the normal service area, then for users of operator A, the 3-meter range centered on signal base station No. 1 is the normal service area. Furthermore, multiple second sampling points of operator A are arranged 6 meters away from the center, and the service area within the range of 3 to 6 meters from the center is determined by the average of the signal strengths of the multiple second sampling points. The sampling points are arranged outward in sequence in the above manner to determine the corresponding service areas at different distances from the signal base station. It is easy to understand that the distance between the sampling points arranged in sequence can be adjusted according to actual conditions. Furthermore, the division of service areas corresponding to other operators is determined in the same manner. No further details are given here. Dividing the service areas for different operators in the above manner can further improve the accuracy of the service area division results.

[0064] Furthermore, the operator is determined according to the SIM card information in the configuration information, and the signal base station location of the operator and the service area divided for the operator are called, and then the location of the mobile terminal is determined according to the GPS information in the configuration information, so as to determine the position relationship between the signal base station closest to the mobile terminal and the mobile terminal according to the location of the mobile terminal and the signal base station location, and then determine the target service area from the divided service area according to the position relationship. For example, the area within 1000 meters from the signal base station is divided into a normal service area, the operator corresponding to the SIM card information of mobile terminal No. 1 is operator A, and the signal base station of operator A closest to mobile terminal No. 1 is signal base station No. 1. According to the GPS information, it can be determined that the distance between mobile terminal No. 1 and signal base station No. 1 is 500 meters, and 500 meters is within 1000 meters, so it is determined that mobile terminal No. 1 is in the normal service area.

[0065] In step S14, a network search is performed according to a network search strategy corresponding to the target service area.

[0066] In one embodiment, see Figure 2 As shown, the GPS information and SIM card information in the configuration information are input into the AI ​​(Artificial Intelligence) judgment module. The AI ​​judgment module determines the target service area where the mobile terminal is located from the pre-divided service areas through the GPS information and SIM card information of the mobile terminal. When the target service area is a normal service area, the ground network connection is continued to be maintained. When the target service area is a no-service area or a restricted service area, it is displayed whether to enable the non-ground network communication option, and the corresponding network search strategy is executed according to the selection result.

[0067] Optionally, different network search strategies are used for different target service areas to improve the effectiveness of the network search. For example, when the target service area is a normal service area, a ground network with cheaper rates is selected for search; when the target area is a restricted service area, the ground network obtained by search can only support restricted services. If the ground network is continuously searched, a lot of time will be wasted, which may result in the inability to connect to the network that provides normal services in a timely manner. In this case, the user is prompted to start a non-ground network search. The user can choose to continue using the network that only provides restricted services or choose to search for a non-ground network according to needs. This provides a basis for the user to select different networks for network search; when the target service area is a no-service area, it is difficult to search for a ground network in the area. If an emergency call or rescue is needed, continuous search for the ground network will cause delays in rescue. In this case, the user is prompted to start a non-ground network search. The user can choose to start a non-ground network search according to needs, thereby greatly improving the network search efficiency and avoiding rescue delays caused by users' failure to conduct a non-ground network search in a timely manner.

[0068] Through the above scheme, when the network status is an abnormal ground network status, the target service area to which the mobile terminal is located can be determined according to the configuration information of the mobile terminal, and then the network search can be performed according to the network search strategy corresponding to the target service area, which provides a reliable basis for network selection and more effectively prompts users to select a suitable network for search, thereby improving the efficiency of network search.

[0069] Optionally, the pre-divided service area includes a normal service area and an abnormal service area. In step S14, performing a network search according to a network search strategy corresponding to the target service area includes:

[0070] In a case where the target service area is the normal service area, it is determined that the network search strategy corresponding to the target service area is a terrestrial network search, and the mobile terminal is controlled to perform the terrestrial network search.

[0071] In a specific embodiment of the present disclosure, the ground network has the advantages of lower charges, lower energy consumption, higher stability and wider application scenarios compared to the non-ground network, and the ground network can also be used underground or in buildings. Therefore, in daily use scenarios, the mobile terminal has a higher priority for the ground network than the non-ground network when selecting a network. When the user is in a normal service area, the default selection is to continue searching for the ground network.

[0072] In addition, when the user is in a normal service area, if the user has special network needs, the non-terrestrial network search can also be manually turned on. When the mobile terminal turns on the non-terrestrial network search, the user can be shown how to use the non-terrestrial network. For example, the usage method may include searching for non-terrestrial networks in an open and unobstructed place outdoors according to the prompts of the mobile phone.

[0073] In the case where the target service area is the abnormal service area, an option for enabling a non-terrestrial network search is displayed on the screen of the mobile terminal, and based on a selection operation for enabling the non-terrestrial network search option, a corresponding target network search strategy is determined, and the mobile terminal is controlled to execute the target network search strategy.

[0074] In the disclosed embodiment, due to the different charges of different networks or the different performances of different mobile terminals under different networks, the non-terrestrial network can be searched by turning on the non-terrestrial network search. For example, the operator corresponding to the current user's mobile terminal is operator A, and when the user is in a restricted service area, the terrestrial network is more streamlined than the non-terrestrial network, so the user can choose to turn off the non-terrestrial network switch and only connect to the terrestrial network, so the method of using the non-terrestrial network is no longer displayed.

[0075] For example, non-terrestrial networks are more effective but more expensive. In daily scenarios, even if the mobile terminal is located in a restricted service area, it will choose to maintain the terrestrial network. However, in an emergency, it can open the non-terrestrial network to search the network, which can save charges and control communication costs.

[0076] Optionally, determining a corresponding target network search strategy according to the selection operation of enabling the non-terrestrial network search option includes:

[0077] If the selection operation is to start the non-terrestrial network search, then the corresponding target network search strategy is determined to perform the non-terrestrial network search.

[0078] In one embodiment, if the target service area of ​​the mobile terminal is an abnormal service area, the UI interface of the mobile terminal displays "Currently in a restricted service area, do you want to perform a satellite network search?" If the user chooses to start a satellite network search, the mobile terminal performs a satellite network search.

[0079] If the selection operation is to not start the non-terrestrial network search, then a target network search strategy corresponding to the abnormal service area is determined.

[0080] In an optional embodiment, the abnormal service area includes a restricted service area and a no service area, and the determining a target network search strategy corresponding to the abnormal service area includes:

[0081] In a case where the area type to which the abnormal service area belongs is the restricted service area, the corresponding target network search strategy is determined to maintain the current network state.

[0082] In a specific embodiment of the present disclosure, network services are divided into restricted services, normal services, high-quality services and professional services according to the amount of traffic required by the network services. Optionally, the restricted service only supports the emergency call function. When the network service is a restricted service, the user cannot use the call and message sending functions of the mobile terminal, and can only support the use of emergency call to report an incident or seek help. Normal services can support the use of call, text and image information transmission and web browsing functions. High-quality services can support the use of services with large traffic consumption, including large file transfers, games and software functions. Professional services are services customized according to user needs, with the characteristics of low latency, large traffic and high security.

[0083] According to the above description of network services, it can be understood that the restricted network state is a state when the signal that the mobile terminal can search can only support restricted services. For example, when the user is in an area where the signal is blocked, or in an area outside the signal coverage of the signal base station, the ground network signal searched by the mobile terminal cannot support normal calls, and can only make emergency calls, then the mobile terminal is in a restricted network state.

[0084] In an optional embodiment, when the user is in a restricted service area, the mobile terminal is in a no-network state. If the user has no network demand, the user can choose not to start the non-terrestrial network search, thereby maintaining the no-network state, so as not to occupy non-terrestrial network resources. When the user is in a restricted service area, the mobile terminal is in a restricted network state. If the user is within the obstruction of a building and needs to send a distress signal, but the non-terrestrial network requires an open and unobstructed environment to search for a network connection, the user can choose not to start the non-terrestrial network search and use the restricted service to send a distress signal.

[0085] In the case where the abnormal service area is the no-service area, it is determined that the target network search strategy corresponding to the abnormal service area is that the mobile terminal enters a low power consumption state, and in the low power consumption state, performs a network search according to a preset network search mode.

[0086] In one embodiment, taking into account the power consumption of continuous network searches and the fact that continuously showing users whether to turn on non-terrestrial network searches will cause confusion to users, the preset network search mode can be set to an intermittent network search mode, that is, after completing a round of network searches, the mobile terminal stops searching and enters a network search standby state, and then performs a second round of network searches after a period of standby. In this way, the power consumption of the mobile terminal by network searches and the impact on the user experience can be reduced.

[0087] Optionally, the preset network search mode includes a periodic network search mode and a gradient network search mode, and in the low power consumption state, performing a network search according to the preset network search mode includes:

[0088] In the low power consumption state, a periodic network search is performed according to a preset period corresponding to the periodic network search mode.

[0089] It can be explained that the network search duration of each network search in the preset cycle is the same, and the network search standby duration of each network search is also the same, but the network search duration of each network search can be longer than the network search standby duration.

[0090] For example, in the preset cycle, the network search time is 1 hour, and the network search standby time is 30 minutes. Then, when the mobile terminal enters the low power state, the search for the ground network is started. The network search is stopped after 1 hour of searching. If no ground network that can be connected is found, the network search standby time is 30 minutes. After the network search standby time is over, another 1-hour ground network search is performed. Periodic network searches are performed in the above manner. It is worth noting that the above network search mode process is executed on the premise that no ground network is searched. If an available ground network is found, the corresponding network search mode is immediately terminated.

[0091] In the low power consumption state, intermittent network search is performed according to a gradient network search mode, where the gradient network search mode is an intermittent network search mode in which the network search duration increases sequentially.

[0092] Among them, the sequential increase in network search duration can be understood as that in the indirect network search process, the network search duration of the previous network search is shorter than the network search duration of the next network search between two adjacent network searches.

[0093] In one embodiment, when the preset network search mode is the gradient network search mode, if the mobile terminal enters a low power consumption state, an intermittent network search is performed on the ground network according to the preset gradient value, the preset initial network search time, and the preset network search standby time. For example, the preset gradient value is 1 hour, the preset initial network search time is 1 hour, that is, the first round of network search time is 1 hour, and the preset network search standby time is 30 minutes. Specifically, when the mobile terminal enters the low power consumption mode, it performs a 1-hour network search for the ground network. After the search is completed, if no ground network that can be connected is found, it enters a 30-minute network search standby state. After the standby period ends, the target service area corresponding to the current location is determined according to the configuration information. If the user is still in a no-service area, the user is prompted whether to turn on the non-ground network search. If the user chooses not to turn it on, the mobile terminal maintains a low power consumption state and determines the second round of network search duration to be 2 hours based on the preset gradient value, and then performs a second round of network search. It is easy to understand that the above steps are repeated to perform a network search. More embodiments are not described in detail here. The above intermittent network search mode is used to reduce the power loss caused by the network search.

[0094] Optionally, the configuration information includes SIM card information and GPS information. In step S13, determining the target service area to which the mobile terminal is located from pre-divided service areas according to the configuration information includes:

[0095] The operator is determined according to the SIM card information.

[0096] Optionally, the SIM card information includes operator information, such as the name of the operator, the network standard of the operator, etc., and the operator corresponding to the mobile terminal and the signal base station location of the operator can be confirmed according to the operator information. For example, the operator is determined to be operator A according to the SIM card, and the signal base station location of operator A is determined according to the operator information.

[0097] According to the operator, the signal range of the signal base station of the operator is determined by looking up a table.

[0098] It can be understood that the table of the present disclosure stores the signal coverage range of each signal base station of each operator.

[0099] Optionally, the signal coverage areas of signal base stations of different operators may be different. When the mobile terminal is within the signal coverage area of ​​the signal base station of the corresponding operator, if there is no interference from environmental factors, the mobile terminal can search for a ground network that can at least provide normal services. It is easy to understand that within the signal coverage area of ​​the signal base station, some areas are pre-divided into restricted service areas due to environmental factors, and when the mobile terminal is outside the signal coverage area of ​​the corresponding operator's signal base station, it can use restricted services through the networks provided by other operators. For example, a user's mobile terminal is configured with a SIM card of operator A, and the user is located outside the signal range of the signal base station of operator A, but within the signal range of the signal base station of operator B. The user can use restricted services through the network provided by the signal base station of operator B.

[0100] The target service area to which the mobile terminal is located is determined from pre-divided service areas according to the GPS information and the signal range of the signal base station.

[0101] Optionally, the location of the mobile terminal is determined based on GPS information, and the relative distance between the mobile terminal and signal base stations of multiple operators is determined based on the specific location of the mobile terminal. Based on the relative distance and the signal range of the signal base station, the target service area to which the mobile terminal belongs is determined from the pre-divided service areas.

[0102] For example, the operator is determined to be operator A according to the SIM card information, and the distance between the location of the mobile terminal and the No. 1 signal base station of operator A is determined to be 350 meters according to the GPS information. According to the pre-divided service area, the range of 300-400 meters from the No. 1 signal base station belongs to the normal service area. Therefore, the target service area to which the mobile terminal belongs is determined to be the normal service area.

[0103] In another example, the operator is determined to be operator B according to the SIM card information, and the distance between the location of the mobile terminal and the No. 6 signal base station of operator B is determined to be 5000 meters according to the GPS information. According to the pre-divided service area, the area more than 2000 meters away from the No. 6 signal base station is a no-service area, and the location is not within the signal coverage range of other signal base stations. Therefore, it is determined that the target service area where the mobile terminal is located is a no-service area.

[0104] Optionally, the method further comprises:

[0105] When the network state is a normal ground network state, the ground network connection is maintained.

[0106] When the network state is a non-terrestrial network state, the non-terrestrial network connection is maintained, and a method for using the non-terrestrial network is demonstrated.

[0107] Optionally, when the mobile terminal uses a non-terrestrial network, the mobile terminal needs to be in an open and unobstructed area outdoors to ensure the stability of the signal. Therefore, while maintaining the connection to the non-terrestrial network, the method of using the non-terrestrial network is continuously displayed to the UI interface of the mobile terminal. For example, when searching for or connecting to a non-terrestrial network, the message "Please follow the prompts on the mobile phone in an open and unobstructed area outdoors" is displayed on the UI interface.

[0108] It is understandable that if the network status does not meet the network abnormality condition, it means that the terrestrial network or the non-terrestrial network connected to the mobile terminal can be used normally, and the current network status is maintained.

[0109] Optionally, the abnormal ground network state includes at least one of the following: a restricted network state, a no network state, and a low power consumption state.

[0110] Among them, the low power consumption state is the same as the step in which the mobile terminal enters the low power consumption state in the aforementioned embodiment to perform a network search according to a preset network search mode, so it will not be repeated here.

[0111] Figure 3 is a block diagram of a network search device according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 3 As shown, the device includes a first acquisition module 121 , a second acquisition module 122 , a determination module 123 , and a search module 124 .

[0112] The first acquisition module 121 is configured to acquire the current network status of the mobile terminal.

[0113] The second acquisition module 122 is configured to acquire the configuration information of the mobile terminal when it is determined that the network state is an abnormal ground network state.

[0114] The determination module 123 is configured to determine, according to the configuration information, a target service area to which the mobile terminal is located from pre-divided service areas.

[0115] The search module 124 is configured to perform a network search according to a network search strategy corresponding to the target service area.

[0116] Optionally, the search module 124 includes:

[0117] The first determination submodule is configured to determine, when the target service area is the normal service area, that the network search strategy corresponding to the target service area is a terrestrial network search, and control the mobile terminal to perform the terrestrial network search.

[0118] The second determination submodule is configured to display an option for enabling a non-terrestrial network search on the screen of the mobile terminal when the target service area is the abnormal service area, and determine a corresponding target network search strategy based on a selection operation for enabling the non-terrestrial network search option, and control the mobile terminal to execute the target network search strategy.

[0119] Optionally, the second determining submodule is configured to:

[0120] If the selection operation is to start the non-terrestrial network search, then the corresponding target network search strategy is determined to perform the non-terrestrial network search.

[0121] If the selection operation is to not start the non-terrestrial network search, then a target network search strategy corresponding to the abnormal service area is determined.

[0122] Optionally, the second determining submodule is configured to:

[0123] In a case where the abnormal service area is the restricted service area, determining that the target network search strategy corresponding to the abnormal service area is to maintain the current network state;

[0124] In the case where the abnormal service area is the no-service area, it is determined that the target network search strategy corresponding to the abnormal service area is that the mobile terminal enters a low power consumption state, and in the low power consumption state, performs a network search according to a preset network search mode.

[0125] Optionally, the second determining submodule is configured to:

[0126] In the low power consumption state, performing a network search according to a preset period corresponding to the periodic network search mode; or,

[0127] In the low power consumption state, intermittent network search is performed according to a gradient network search mode, where the gradient network search mode is an intermittent network search mode in which the network search duration increases sequentially.

[0128] Optionally, the determining module 123 includes:

[0129] The third determination submodule is configured to determine the operator according to the SIM card information.

[0130] The fourth determining submodule is configured to determine the signal range of the signal base station of the operator by looking up a table according to the operator.

[0131] The fifth determination submodule is configured to determine the target service area to which the mobile terminal is located from the pre-divided service areas according to the GPS information and the signal range of the signal base station.

[0132] Optionally, the second acquisition module 122 is configured to:

[0133] When the network state is a normal ground network state, the ground network connection is maintained.

[0134] When the network state is a non-terrestrial network state, the non-terrestrial network connection is maintained, and a method for using the non-terrestrial network connection is demonstrated.

[0135] Optionally, the abnormal ground network state includes at least one of the following: a restricted network state, a no network state, and a low power consumption state.

[0136] Regarding the device in the above embodiment, the specific manner in which each module performs operations has been described in detail in the embodiment of the method, and will not be elaborated here.

[0137] The present disclosure also provides a computer-readable storage medium having computer program instructions stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor, implement the steps of any one of the network search methods provided in the aforementioned embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0138] The present disclosure also provides an electronic device, comprising:

[0139] processor;

[0140] a memory for storing processor-executable instructions;

[0141] The processor is configured to execute the executable instructions stored in the memory to implement the steps of the network search method described in any embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0142] Figure 4 8 is a block diagram of an apparatus 800 for performing a network search method according to an exemplary embodiment. For example, the apparatus 800 may be a mobile phone, a computer, a digital broadcast terminal, a messaging device, a game console, a tablet device, a medical device, a fitness device, a personal digital assistant, etc.

[0143] Reference Figure 4, the device 800 may include one or more of the following components: a processing component 802 , a memory 804 , a power component 806 , a multimedia component 808 , an audio component 810 , an input / output interface 812 , a sensor component 814 , and a communication component 816 .

[0144] The processing component 802 generally controls the overall operation of the device 800, such as operations associated with display, phone calls, data communications, camera operations, and recording operations. The processing component 802 may include one or more processors 820 to execute instructions to complete all or part of the steps of the above-mentioned network search method. In addition, the processing component 802 may include one or more modules to facilitate the interaction between the processing component 802 and other components. For example, the processing component 802 may include a multimedia module to facilitate the interaction between the multimedia component 808 and the processing component 802.

[0145] The memory 804 is configured to store various types of data to support operations on the device 800. Examples of such data include instructions for any application or method operating on the device 800, contact data, phone book data, messages, pictures, videos, etc. The memory 804 can be implemented by any type of volatile or non-volatile storage device or a combination thereof, such as static random access memory (SRAM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), read-only memory (ROM), magnetic memory, flash memory, magnetic disk or optical disk.

[0146] The power supply component 806 provides power to the various components of the device 800. The power supply component 806 may include a power management system, one or more power supplies, and other components associated with generating, managing, and distributing power for the device 800.

[0147] The multimedia component 808 includes a screen that provides an output interface between the device 800 and the user. In some embodiments, the screen may include a liquid crystal display (LCD) and a touch panel (TP). If the screen includes a touch panel, the screen may be implemented as a touch screen to receive input signals from the user. The touch panel includes one or more touch sensors to sense touch, slide, and gestures on the touch panel. The touch sensor may not only sense the boundaries of the touch or slide action, but also detect the duration and pressure associated with the touch or slide operation. In some embodiments, the multimedia component 808 includes a front camera and / or a rear camera. When the device 800 is in an operating mode, such as a shooting mode or a video mode, the front camera and / or the rear camera may receive external multimedia data. Each front camera and rear camera may be a fixed optical lens system or have a focal length and optical zoom capability.

[0148] The audio component 810 is configured to output and / or input audio signals. For example, the audio component 810 includes a microphone (MIC), and when the device 800 is in an operating mode, such as a call mode, a recording mode, and a speech recognition mode, the microphone is configured to receive an external audio signal. The received audio signal can be further stored in the memory 804 or sent via the communication component 816. In some embodiments, the audio component 810 also includes a speaker for outputting audio signals.

[0149] The input / output interface 812 provides an interface between the processing component 802 and the peripheral interface modules, which may be keyboards, click wheels, buttons, etc. These buttons may include but are not limited to: a home button, a volume button, a start button, and a lock button.

[0150] The sensor assembly 814 includes one or more sensors for providing various aspects of the status assessment of the device 800. For example, the sensor assembly 814 can detect the open / closed state of the device 800, the relative positioning of components, such as the display and keypad of the device 800, and the sensor assembly 814 can also detect the position change of the device 800 or a component of the device 800, the presence or absence of user contact with the device 800, the orientation or acceleration / deceleration of the device 800, and the temperature change of the device 800. The sensor assembly 814 may include a proximity sensor configured to detect the presence of a nearby object without any physical contact. The sensor assembly 814 may also include an optical sensor, such as a CMOS or CCD image sensor, for use in imaging applications. In some embodiments, the sensor assembly 814 may also include an accelerometer, a gyroscope sensor, a magnetic sensor, a pressure sensor, or a temperature sensor.

[0151] The communication component 816 is configured to facilitate wired or wireless communication between the device 800 and other devices. The device 800 can access a wireless network based on a communication standard, such as WiFi, 2G or 3G, or a combination thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, the communication component 816 receives a broadcast signal or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management system via a broadcast channel. In an exemplary embodiment, the communication component 816 also includes a near field communication (NFC) module to facilitate short-range communication. For example, the NFC module can be implemented based on radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, infrared data association (IrDA) technology, ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, Bluetooth (BT) technology and other technologies.

[0152] In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus 800 may be implemented by one or more application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), controllers, microcontrollers, microprocessors or other electronic components to perform the above-mentioned network search method.

[0153] In an exemplary embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium including instructions is also provided, such as a memory 804 including instructions, and the instructions can be executed by the processor 820 of the device 800 to complete the above network search method. For example, the non-transitory computer-readable storage medium can be a ROM, a random access memory (RAM), a CD-ROM, a magnetic tape, a floppy disk, an optical data storage device, etc.

[0154] In addition to being an independent electronic device, the above-mentioned device can also be a part of an independent electronic device. For example, in one embodiment, the device can be an integrated circuit (IC) or a chip, wherein the integrated circuit can be an IC or a collection of multiple ICs; the chip can include but is not limited to the following types: GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), CPU (Central Processing Unit), FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array), DSP (Digital Signal Processor), ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), SOC (System on Chip, SoC, system on chip or system-level chip), etc. The above-mentioned integrated circuit or chip can be used to execute executable instructions (or codes) to implement the above-mentioned network search method. The executable instructions can be stored in the integrated circuit or chip, or can be obtained from other devices or equipment, such as the integrated circuit or chip includes a processor, a memory, and an interface for communicating with other devices. The executable instruction can be stored in the memory, and when the executable instruction is executed by the processor, the above-mentioned network search method can be implemented; alternatively, the integrated circuit or chip can receive the executable instruction through the interface and transmit it to the processor for execution, so as to implement the above-mentioned network search method.

[0155] Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate other embodiments of the present disclosure after considering the specification and practicing the present disclosure. The present disclosure is intended to cover any variations, uses or adaptations of the present disclosure that follow the general principles of the present disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art that are not disclosed in the present disclosure. The description and examples are to be considered as exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of the present disclosure are indicated by the following claims.

[0156] It should be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the exact structures that have been described above and shown in the drawings, and that various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A network search method, characterized in that: include: Get the current network status of the mobile terminal; In the case where it is determined that the network state is an abnormal ground network state, acquiring configuration information of the mobile terminal; Determine, according to the configuration information, a target service area to which the mobile terminal is located from pre-divided service areas; A network search is performed according to a network search strategy corresponding to the target service area.

2. The network search method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pre-divided service area includes a normal service area and an abnormal service area, and the network search is performed according to the network search strategy corresponding to the target service area, including: In a case where the target service area is the normal service area, determining that the network search strategy corresponding to the target service area is a ground network search, and controlling the mobile terminal to perform the ground network search; In the case where the target service area is the abnormal service area, an option for enabling a non-terrestrial network search is displayed on the screen of the mobile terminal, and based on a selection operation for enabling the non-terrestrial network search option, a corresponding target network search strategy is determined, and the mobile terminal is controlled to execute the target network search strategy.

3. The network search method according to claim 2, characterized in that: The step of determining a corresponding target network search strategy according to the selection operation of the option of enabling the non-terrestrial network search includes: If the selection operation is to start the non-terrestrial network search, determining the corresponding target network search strategy is to perform the non-terrestrial network search; If the selection operation is to not start the non-terrestrial network search, then a target network search strategy corresponding to the abnormal service area is determined.

4. The network search method according to claim 3, characterized in that: The abnormal service area includes a restricted service area and a no service area, and the determining of a target network search strategy corresponding to the abnormal service area includes: In a case where the abnormal service area is the restricted service area, determining that the target network search strategy corresponding to the abnormal service area is to maintain the current network state; In the case where the abnormal service area is the no-service area, it is determined that the target network search strategy corresponding to the abnormal service area is that the mobile terminal enters a low power consumption state, and in the low power consumption state, performs a network search according to a preset network search mode.

5. The network search method according to claim 4, characterized in that: The preset network search mode includes a periodic network search mode and a gradient network search mode. In the low power consumption state, performing a network search according to the preset network search mode includes: In the low power consumption state, performing periodic network search according to a preset period corresponding to the periodic network search mode; or, In the low power consumption state, intermittent network search is performed according to the gradient network search mode, and the gradient network search mode is an intermittent network search mode in which the network search duration increases successively.

6. The network search method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The configuration information includes SIM card information and GPS information, and determining the target service area to which the mobile terminal is located from pre-divided service areas according to the configuration information includes: Determine the operator according to the SIM card information; According to the operator, determine the signal range of the operator's signal base station by looking up a table; The target service area to which the mobile terminal is located is determined from pre-divided service areas according to the GPS information and the signal range of the signal base station.

7. The network search method according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The method further comprises: When the network state is a normal ground network state, maintaining the ground network connection; or When the network state is a non-terrestrial network state, the non-terrestrial network connection is maintained, and a method for using the non-terrestrial network connection is demonstrated.

8. The network search method according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The abnormal ground network state includes at least one of the following: a restricted network state, a no network state, and a low power consumption state.

9. A network search device, characterized in that: include: A first acquisition module is configured to acquire the current network status of the mobile terminal; A second acquisition module is configured to acquire configuration information of the mobile terminal when determining that the network state is an abnormal ground network state; A determination module, configured to determine, according to the configuration information, a target service area to which the mobile terminal is located from pre-divided service areas; The search module is configured to perform a network search according to a network search strategy corresponding to the target service area.

10. A computer-readable storage medium having computer program instructions stored thereon, characterized in that: When the program instructions are executed by a processor, the steps of the method described in any one of claims 1 to 8 are implemented.

11. An electronic device, characterized in that: include: processor; a memory for storing processor-executable instructions; The processor is configured to execute the executable instructions stored in the memory to implement the steps of the method according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

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