Communication method, terminal and network equipment

Abstract

The invention relates to a communication method, a terminal and network equipment. The method comprises the following steps: determining a first state update, wherein the first state is used for indicating a state in which a terminal operates an artificial intelligence AI model or an AI function; and sending first information, wherein the first information is used for indicating the first state update. According to the method and the device, the network equipment can perform cooperative management on the AI model or the AI function based on the related update of the AI model or the AI function, so that the communication efficiency is improved.

Description

Communication method, terminal, and network device Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of communication technology, and in particular to communication methods, terminals, and network equipment. Background Art

[0002] Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has achieved continuous breakthroughs in multiple fields. By applying AI technology to wireless air interfaces for communication processing, including AI model training and model reasoning applications, it can assist in improving wireless air interface transmission technology.

[0003] Summary of the Invention

[0004] When the environment in which the terminal runs the AI ​​model or AI function is updated, how does the terminal inform the network device?

[0005] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a communication method, a terminal, and a network device.

[0006] According to a first aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a communication method is proposed, which is executed by a terminal, and the method includes: determining a first status update, where the first status is used to indicate the status of the terminal running an artificial intelligence AI model or AI function; and sending first information, where the first information is used to indicate the first status update.

[0007] According to a second aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a communication method is proposed, which is executed by a network device. The method includes: receiving first information, the first information is used to indicate a first status update, and the first status is used to indicate the status of the terminal running an AI model or AI function.

[0008] According to a third aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a communication method is proposed, which includes: the terminal determines a first status update, the first status is used to indicate the status of the terminal running an AI model or AI function; the terminal sends first information to a network device, the first information is used to indicate a first status update; the network device receives the first information.

[0009] According to the fourth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a terminal is proposed, comprising: a processing module for determining a first status update, the first status being used to indicate a status of the terminal running an AI model or AI function; a transceiver module for sending first information, the first information being used to indicate a first status update.

[0010] According to a fifth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a network device is proposed, including: a transceiver module for receiving first information, the first information is used to indicate a first status update, and the first status is used to indicate the status of a terminal running an AI model or AI function.

[0011] According to a sixth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a terminal is provided, comprising: one or more processors; wherein the processor is configured to call instructions so that the terminal executes the communication method of the first aspect.

[0012] According to a seventh aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a network device is provided, comprising: one or more processors; wherein the processor is configured to call instructions so that the network device executes the communication method of the second aspect.

[0013] According to an eighth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a communication system is provided, including a terminal and a network device, wherein the terminal is configured to implement the communication method of any one of the first aspects, and the network device is configured to implement the communication method of the second aspect.

[0014] According to a ninth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a storage medium is provided, wherein the storage medium stores instructions, and wherein when the instructions are executed on a communication device, the communication device executes the communication method of the first aspect or the second aspect.

[0015] Through the embodiments of the present disclosure, network devices can collaboratively manage AI models or AI functions based on relevant updates of AI models or AI functions, thereby improving communication efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present disclosure, the following drawings required for describing the embodiments are introduced. The following drawings are merely some embodiments of the present disclosure and do not impose specific limitations on the protection scope of the present disclosure.

[0017] FIG1 is an exemplary schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] FIG2 is an exemplary interaction diagram of a communication method provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIG3 is an exemplary flowchart of a communication method provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG4 is an exemplary flowchart of a communication method provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG5 is an exemplary flowchart of a communication method provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] FIG6A is a schematic diagram of a terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] FIG6B is a schematic diagram of a network device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] Fig. 7A is a schematic diagram showing a communication device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0025] FIG7B is a schematic diagram showing a chip structure according to an exemplary embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a communication method, a terminal, and a network device.

[0027] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a communication method, which is characterized in that it is executed by a terminal and includes: determining a first status update, the first status being used to indicate the status of the terminal running an artificial intelligence AI model or AI function; and sending a first message, the first message being used to indicate a first status update.

[0028] In the above embodiment, when the terminal determines that the relevant environment for running the AI ​​model or AI function has been updated, it sends first information to the network device to inform the network device of the update of the relevant environment for running the AI ​​model or AI function, so that the network device can collaboratively manage the AI ​​model or AI function based on the first information to improve communication efficiency.

[0029] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first state includes at least one of the following: an AI model or AI function; a wireless environment in which the terminal is located; and resources for the terminal to run the AI ​​model or AI function.

[0030] In the above embodiment, the first state is determined by determining different schemes, thereby increasing universality and improving accuracy.

[0031] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the AI ​​model or AI function update includes at least one of the following: an available AI model or AI function update; an unavailable AI model or AI function update; an AI model or AI function update supported by the terminal; or an AI model or AI function update deployed by the terminal.

[0032] In the above embodiments, the AI ​​model or AI function update is determined through different schemes to improve the accuracy of determining the AI ​​model or AI function update.

[0033] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, updating the wireless environment in which the terminal is located includes at least one of the following: updating the cell in which the terminal is located; updating the scene in which the terminal is located; and updating the moving speed of the terminal.

[0034] In the above embodiment, the update of the wireless environment in which the terminal is located is determined in multiple ways, thereby improving the accuracy of determining the update of the wireless environment.

[0035] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the resource update of the terminal running the AI ​​model or AI function includes at least one of the following: resource update for performing AI reasoning; power update of the terminal; resource update for storing the AI ​​model or AI function.

[0036] In the above embodiments, resource updates for running an AI model or an AI function on a terminal are determined in a variety of ways, thereby improving the accuracy of determining resource updates for running an AI model or an AI function on a terminal.

[0037] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first state is different, corresponding to at least one of the following differences: the time of sending the first information is different; the process of sending the first information is different; the network device receiving the first information is different; the content indicated by the first information is different.

[0038] In the above embodiment, the implementation process of the terminal sending the first information is different in different first states, so the terminal sends different first information based on different first states, thereby realizing flexible indication of the first state.

[0039] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the time for sending the first information includes at least one of the following: a preset time after the first status is updated; and a time for re-accessing the network device after the first status is updated.

[0040] In the above embodiment, by determining different times for sending the first information, the terminal can send the first information more flexibly.

[0041] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the process of sending the first information includes at least one of the following: sending the first information in a connected state; switching from the connected state to the idle state, and switching from the idle state to the connected state again, and sending the first information.

[0042] In the above embodiment, by determining different processes for sending the first information, the terminal can send the first information more flexibly.

[0043] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the network device that receives the first information includes at least one of the following: a core network device; an access network device.

[0044] In the above embodiment, by determining the network device that receives the first information, the terminal can send the first information more flexibly.

[0045] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first information indicates at least one of the following: an updated AI model or AI function; a currently available AI model or AI function; shutting down a running AI model or AI function; switching an AI model or AI function.

[0046] In the above embodiment, by sending different first information to the network device, the network device manages the AI ​​model or AI function based on the first information, thereby improving scheduling efficiency.

[0047] According to a second aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a communication method is provided, which is executed by a network device, and the method includes: receiving first information, the first information is used to indicate a first status update, and the first status is used to indicate the status of the terminal running an AI model or AI function.

[0048] In combination with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first state includes at least one of the following: an AI model or AI function; the wireless environment in which the terminal is located; and resources for the terminal to run the AI ​​model or AI function.

[0049] In combination with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the AI ​​model or AI function update includes at least one of the following: an available AI model or AI function update; an unavailable AI model or AI function update; an AI model or AI function update supported by the terminal; or an AI model or AI function update deployed by the terminal.

[0050] In combination with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the wireless environment in which the terminal is located is updated, including at least one of the following: an update of the cell in which the terminal is located; an update of the scene in which the terminal is located; an update of the moving speed of the terminal.

[0051] In combination with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the resource update for the terminal to run the AI ​​model or AI function includes at least one of the following: resource update for performing AI reasoning; power update of the terminal; resource update for storing the AI ​​model or AI function.

[0052] In combination with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first state is different, corresponding to at least one of the following differences: the time of sending the first information is different; the process of sending the first information is different; the network device receiving the first information is different; the content indicated by the first information is different.

[0053] In combination with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the time for sending the first information includes at least one of the following: a preset time after the first status is updated; and a time for re-accessing the network device after the first status is updated.

[0054] In combination with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the process of sending the first information includes at least one of the following: sending the first information in a connected state; switching from the connected state to the idle state, and switching from the idle state to the connected state again, and sending the first information.

[0055] In combination with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the network device that receives the first information includes at least one of the following: a core network device; an access network device.

[0056] In combination with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first information indicates at least one of the following: an updated AI model or AI function; a currently available AI model or AI function; shutting down a running AI model or AI function; switching an AI model or AI function.

[0057] According to a third aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a communication method is provided, the method including: a terminal determines a first status update, the first status is used to indicate the status of the terminal running an AI model or AI function; the terminal sends first information to a network device, the first information is used to indicate the first status update; the network device receives the first information.

[0058] According to a fourth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a terminal is provided, the device including: a processing module, configured to determine a first status update, the first status being used to indicate a status of an AI model or an AI function running on the terminal;

[0059] The transceiver module is used to send first information, where the first information is used to indicate a first status update.

[0060] According to a fifth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a network device is provided, the device including: a transceiver module for receiving first information, the first information is used to indicate a first status update, and the first status is used to indicate the status of the terminal running an AI model or AI function.

[0061] In a sixth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a terminal, which includes: one or more processors; wherein the terminal is used to execute optional implementation methods such as the first aspect and the third aspect.

[0062] In a seventh aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a network device, which includes: one or more processors; wherein the network device application executes optional implementation methods such as the second aspect and the third aspect.

[0063] In the eighth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a communication system, which includes: a network device and a terminal; wherein the terminal is configured to execute the method described in the optional implementation of the first and third aspects, and the network device is configured to execute the method described in the optional implementation of the second and third aspects.

[0064] In the ninth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a storage medium, which stores instructions. When the instructions are executed on a communication device, the communication device executes the method described in the optional implementation of the first and third aspects, and the second and third aspects.

[0065] In a tenth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a program product. When the program product is executed by a communication device, the communication device executes the method described in the optional implementation of the first and third aspects, and the second and third aspects.

[0066] In an eleventh aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a computer program, which, when executed on a computer, enables the computer to execute the method as described in the first and third aspects, and the optional implementation of the second and third aspects.

[0067] It is understandable that the above-mentioned terminals, network devices, communication devices, communication systems, storage media, program products, and computer programs are all used to execute the methods proposed in the embodiments of the present disclosure. Therefore, the beneficial effects that can be achieved can refer to the beneficial effects of the corresponding methods and will not be repeated here.

[0068] The embodiments of the present disclosure propose communication. In some embodiments, terms such as communication method and information processing method can be replaced with each other, terms such as communication device and information processing device can be replaced with each other, and terms such as information processing system and communication system can be replaced with each other. The embodiments of the present disclosure are not exhaustive, but are only illustrative of some embodiments, and are not intended to be a specific limitation on the scope of protection of the present disclosure. Unless there is any contradiction, each step in a certain embodiment can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the steps can be arbitrarily combined. For example, the solution after removing some steps in a certain embodiment can also be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the order of the steps in a certain embodiment can be arbitrarily exchanged. In addition, the optional implementation methods in a certain embodiment can be arbitrarily combined; in addition, the embodiments can be arbitrarily combined. For example, some or all of the steps of different embodiments can be arbitrarily combined, and a certain embodiment can be arbitrarily combined with the optional implementation methods of other embodiments.

[0069] In each embodiment of the present disclosure, unless otherwise specified or provided for by logic, the terms and / or descriptions between the embodiments are consistent and can be referenced by each other. The technical features in different embodiments can be combined to form a new embodiment based on their inherent logical relationships.

[0070] The terms used in the embodiments of the present disclosure are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present disclosure.

[0071] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, unless otherwise specified, elements expressed in the singular, such as "a", "an", "the", "above", "the", "the", etc., may mean "one and only one", or "one or more", "at least one", etc. For example, when articles such as "a", "an", "the" in English are used in translation, the noun following the article may be understood as a singular expression or a plural expression.

[0072] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, “plurality” refers to two or more.

[0073] In some embodiments, the terms "at least one," "one or more," "a plurality of," "multiple," etc. may be used interchangeably.

[0074] In some embodiments, descriptions such as "at least one of A and B," "A and / or B," "A in one case, B in another case," or "in response to one case A, in response to another case B" may include the following technical solutions depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (A is executed independently of B); in some embodiments, B (B is executed independently of A); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed); and in some embodiments, A and B (both A and B are executed). The above is also applicable when there are more branches such as A, B, and C.

[0075] In some embodiments, "A or B" and other descriptions may include the following technical solutions depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (A is executed independently of B); in some embodiments, B (B is executed independently of A); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed). The above is also applicable when there are more branches such as A, B, C, etc.

[0076] The prefixes such as "first" and "second" in the embodiments of the present disclosure are only used to distinguish different description objects and do not constitute any restriction on the position, order, priority, quantity or content of the description objects. For the statement of the description object, please refer to the description in the context of the claims or embodiments, and no unnecessary restriction should be constituted due to the use of prefixes. For example, if the description object is a "field", the ordinal number before the "field" in the "first field" and the "second field" does not limit the position or order between the "fields". "First" and "second" do not limit whether the "fields" they modify are in the same message, nor do they limit the order of the "first field" and the "second field". For another example, if the description object is a "level", the ordinal number before the "level" in the "first level" and the "second level" does not limit the priority between the "levels". For another example, the number of description objects is not limited by the ordinal number and can be one or more. Taking "first device" as an example, the number of "devices" can be one or more. In addition, the objects modified by different prefixes can be the same or different. For example, if the description object is "device", then the "first device" and the "second device" can be the same device or different devices, and their types can be the same or different; for another example, if the description object is "information", then the "first information" and the "second information" can be the same information or different information, and their contents can be the same or different.

[0077] In some embodiments, “including A,” “comprising A,” “used to indicate A,” and “carrying A” can be interpreted as directly carrying A or indirectly indicating A.

[0078] In some embodiments, terms such as "in response to...", "in response to determining...", "in the case of...", "at the time of...", "when...", "if...", "if...", etc. can be used interchangeably.

[0079] In some embodiments, terms such as "greater than", "greater than or equal to", "not less than", "more than", "more than or equal to", "not less than", "higher than", "higher than or equal to", "not less than", and "above" can be replaced with each other, and terms such as "less than", "less than or equal to", "not greater than", "less than", "less than or equal to", "not more than", "lower than", "lower than or equal to", "not higher than", and "below" can be replaced with each other.

[0080] In some embodiments, devices and equipment can be interpreted as physical or virtual, and their names are not limited to the names recorded in the embodiments. In some cases, they can also be understood as "equipment", "device", "circuit", "network element", "node", "function", "unit", "section", "system", "network", "chip", "chip system", "entity", "subject", etc.

[0081] In some embodiments, "network" can be interpreted as devices included in the network, such as access network equipment, core network equipment, etc.

[0082] In some embodiments, "access network device (AN device)" may also be referred to as "radio access network device (RAN device)", "base station (BS)", "radio base station", "fixed station", and in some embodiments may also be understood as "node", "access point", "transmission point (TP)", "reception point (RP)", "transmission and / or reception point (TRP)" "panel", "antenna panel", "antenna array", "cell", "macro cell", "small cell", "femto cell", "pico cell", "sector", "cell group", "serving cell", "carrier", "component carrier", "bandwidth part (BWP)", etc.

[0083] In some embodiments, "terminal" or "terminal device" may be referred to as "user equipment (UE)", "user terminal" "mobile station (MS)", "mobile terminal (MT)", subscriber station, mobile unit, subscriber unit, wireless unit, remote unit, mobile device, wireless device, wireless communication device, remote device, mobile subscriber station, access terminal, mobile terminal, wireless terminal, remote terminal, handset, user agent, mobile client, client, etc.

[0084] In some embodiments, obtaining data, information, etc. may comply with the laws and regulations of the country where the data is obtained.

[0085] In some embodiments, data, information, etc. may be obtained with the user's consent.

[0086] In addition, each element, each row, or each column in the table of the embodiment of the present disclosure can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the combination of any elements, any rows, and any columns can also be implemented as an independent embodiment.

[0087] FIG1 is a schematic diagram showing the architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0088] As shown in FIG1 , a communication system 100 includes a terminal 101 and a network device 102 .

[0089] In some embodiments, the terminal 101 includes, for example, a mobile phone, a wearable device, an Internet of Things device, a car with communication function, a smart car, a tablet computer, a computer with wireless transceiver function, a virtual reality (VR) terminal device, an augmented reality (AR) terminal device, a wireless terminal device in industrial control, a wireless terminal device in self-driving, a wireless terminal device in remote medical surgery, a wireless terminal device in a smart grid, a wireless terminal device in transportation safety, a wireless terminal device in a smart city, and at least one of a wireless terminal device in a smart home, but is not limited thereto.

[0090] In some embodiments, the network device 102 may include at least one of an access network device and a core network device.

[0091] In some embodiments, the terminal 101 includes, for example, a mobile phone, a wearable device, an Internet of Things device, a car with communication function, a smart car, a tablet computer, a computer with wireless transceiver function, a virtual reality (VR) terminal 101 device, an augmented reality (AR) terminal 101 device, a wireless terminal 101 device in industrial control, a wireless terminal 101 device in self-driving, a wireless terminal 101 device in remote medical surgery, a wireless terminal 101 device in a smart grid, a wireless terminal 101 device in transportation safety, a wireless terminal 101 device in a smart city, and at least one of a wireless terminal 101 device in a smart home, but is not limited thereto.

[0092] In some embodiments, the access network device is, for example, a node or device that accesses the terminal 101 to the wireless network. The access network device may include an evolved NodeB (eNB), a next generation evolved NodeB (ng-eNB), a next generation NodeB (gNB), a node B (NB), a home node B (HNB), a home evolved nodeB (HeNB), a wireless backhaul device, a radio network controller (RNC), a base station controller (BSC), a base transceiver station (BTS), a base band unit (BBU), a mobile switching center, a base station in a 6G communication system, an open base station (Open RAN), a cloud base station (Cloud RAN), a base station in other communication systems, and at least one of an access node in a wireless fidelity (WiFi) system, but is not limited thereto.

[0093] In some embodiments, the technical solution of the present disclosure can be applied to the Open RAN architecture. In this case, the interfaces between or within the access network devices involved in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be transformed into internal interfaces of the Open RAN, and the processes and information interactions between these internal interfaces can be implemented through software or programs.

[0094] In some embodiments, the access network device can be composed of a centralized unit (CU) and a distributed unit (DU), where the CU can also be called a control unit. The CU-DU structure can be used to split the protocol layer of the access network device, with the functions of some protocol layers centrally controlled by the CU, and the functions of the remaining part or all of the protocol layers distributed in the DU, which is centrally controlled by the CU, but is not limited to this.

[0095] In some embodiments, the core network device can be a device, including one or more network elements, or multiple devices or a group of devices, including one or more network elements, or an entity. The core network includes, for example, at least one of an evolved packet core (EPC), a 5G core network (5GCN), and a next generation core (NGC). It can be understood that the communication system described in the embodiment of the present disclosure is for the purpose of more clearly illustrating the technical solution of the embodiment of the present disclosure, and does not constitute a limitation on the technical solution proposed in the embodiment of the present disclosure. It is known to those skilled in the art that with the evolution of the system architecture and the emergence of new business scenarios, the technical solution proposed in the embodiment of the present disclosure is also applicable to similar technical problems.

[0096] The following embodiments of the present disclosure may be applied to the communication system 100 shown in FIG1 , or a portion thereof, but are not limited thereto. The entities shown in FIG1 are illustrative only. The communication system may include all or part of the entities shown in FIG1 , or may include other entities outside of FIG1 . The number and form of the entities are arbitrary, and the entities may be physical or virtual. The connection relationships between the entities are illustrative only. The entities may be connected or disconnected, and the connection may be in any manner, including direct or indirect, wired or wireless.

[0097] The embodiments of the present disclosure can be applied to Long Term Evolution (LTE), LTE-Advanced (LTE-A), LTE-Beyond (LTE-B), SUPER 3G, IMT-Advanced, 4th generation mobile communication system (4G), 5th generation mobile communication system (5G), 5G new radio (NR), future radio access (FRA), new radio access technology (RAT), new radio (NR), new radio access (NX), future generation radio access (FX), Global System for Mobile communications (GSM (registered trademark)), CDMA2000, Ultra Mobile Broadband (UMB), IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi (registered trademark)), IEEE 802.16 (WiMAX (registered trademark)), IEEE 802.20, Ultra-WideBand (UWB), Bluetooth (registered trademark), Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) networks, Device-to-Device (D2D) systems, Machine-to-Machine (M2M) systems, Internet of Things (IoT) systems, Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X), systems utilizing other communication methods, and next-generation systems based on and extending these methods. Furthermore, multiple systems may be combined (for example, a combination of LTE or LTE-A with 5G).

[0098] Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is continuously achieving breakthroughs in numerous fields. The continued development of fields like intelligent voice and computer vision has not only brought a rich variety of applications to smart terminals, but has also found widespread application in education, transportation, home living, healthcare, retail, security, and other fields. This has brought convenience to people's lives while also promoting industrial upgrades across various industries. AI technology is also rapidly intersecting with other disciplines, integrating knowledge from different disciplines while also providing new directions and methods for their development.

[0099] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, a research project on AI technology in the radio air interface is established in the Radio Access Network (RAN) to introduce artificial intelligence technology in the radio air interface and assist in improving the transmission technology of the radio air interface. In addition, the application of AI technology in the radio air interface for communication processing is currently supported, including the training of AI models and the application of model reasoning. For example, AI-based channel state information (CSI) enhancement, AI-based beamforming enhancement, and AI-based positioning are used.

[0100] In some embodiments, lifecycle management is defined for AI models or AI functionality. For AI functionality-based lifecycle management, a terminal only needs to report the relevant parameters of the supported AI functionality, without having to report the number of AI models included in the AI ​​functionality or information about each AI model. For AI model-based lifecycle management, however, a terminal needs to report detailed information about the AI ​​model.

[0101] When a terminal deploys an AI function or AI model, the terminal can report the AI ​​models or AI functions it supports to the network. The network equipment performs lifecycle management of the AI ​​model or AI function based on the information reported by the terminal.

[0102] From the perspective of the terminal, there are many reasons why an AI function or AI model becomes unavailable, such as the AI ​​function or AI model being removed from the terminal or being turned off, or the terminal having insufficient resources to run, or the channel environment in which the terminal is located being unsuitable for running a certain AI function or AI model.

[0103] When a terminal's AI model or AI function is unavailable, the terminal needs to notify the network device. However, depending on the reason for the unavailability, how should the terminal notify the network device?

[0104] On the other hand, the AI ​​functions or AI models deployed on the terminal may also be updated. For example, some AI models or AI functions of the terminal may become unavailable, or the terminal may support more AI models or AI functions due to upgrades.

[0105] Therefore, when the environment in which the terminal runs the AI ​​model or AI function is updated, how the terminal informs the network device is a problem that needs to be solved.

[0106] Based on this, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a communication method. When the terminal determines that the relevant environment for running the AI ​​model or AI function has been updated, the terminal sends first information to the network device to inform the network device of the update of the relevant environment for running the AI ​​model or AI function, so that the network device collaboratively manages the AI ​​model or AI function based on the first information.

[0107] FIG2 is an interactive diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG2 , the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method, and the method includes:

[0108] Step S2101: Terminal 101 determines a first status update.

[0109] In some embodiments, the first state is used to indicate a state in which the terminal runs an AI model or an AI function.

[0110] In some embodiments, the first state is used to indicate a related environment in which the terminal runs an AI model or AI function.

[0111] In some embodiments, the name of the first state is not limited, and it can be, for example, "operating state", "environmental state", "resource information", "AI model information", "AI function information", etc.

[0112] In some embodiments, the first state includes at least one of the following:

[0113] AI models or AI functions;

[0114] The wireless environment in which the terminal is located;

[0115] Resources used by terminals to run AI models or AI functions.

[0116] In some embodiments, the first state includes an AI model or an AI function.

[0117] Optionally, the AI ​​model or AI function update includes at least one of the following:

[0118] Available AI models or AI feature updates;

[0119] Unavailable AI models or AI feature updates;

[0120] Updates to AI models or AI functions supported by terminals;

[0121] Updates to AI models or AI functions deployed on terminals.

[0122] Among them, the available AI model or AI function indicates that the terminal supports the AI ​​model or AI function, and the AI ​​model or AI function is successfully deployed on the terminal, and the terminal has sufficient memory, computing power resources, power, etc. to run the AI ​​model or AI function.

[0123] In one embodiment, if a terminal's memory or computing resources are unable to run a certain AI model or AI function, the AI ​​model or AI function is updated from an available state to an unavailable state. For example, the AI ​​models available to the terminal include: AI model 1, AI model 2, and AI model 3. If AI model 2 is updated to an unavailable state, the available AI models on the terminal are updated to AI model 1 and AI model 3.

[0124] In one embodiment, a terminal may update an AI model or AI model that was previously unavailable to the terminal to a usable AI model or AI model. For example, AI model 1 may be unavailable at the first moment due to insufficient memory in the terminal. When the terminal has sufficient memory to run AI model 1, AI model 1 may be updated to a usable state.

[0125] In one embodiment, the AI ​​models or AI functions supported by the terminal are updated. Optionally, the AI ​​models or AI functions supported by the terminal are increased. Optionally, the AI ​​models or AI functions supported by the terminal are reduced. For example, if the AI ​​models originally supported by the terminal include: AI model 1, AI model 2, AI model 3, and the terminal currently supports more AI models, including: AI model 1, AI model 2, AI model 3, and AI model 4, then the AI ​​models supported by the terminal are updated.

[0126] In one embodiment, the AI ​​model or AI function deployed on the terminal is updated. Optionally, the number of AI models or AI functions deployed on the terminal increases. Optionally, the number of AI models or AI functions deployed on the terminal decreases. For example, the AI ​​models originally deployed on the terminal include: AI model 1, AI model 2, and AI model 3. When AI model 3 is removed or shut down for some reason, the AI ​​models deployed on the terminal include: AI model 1 and AI model 2. That is, the AI ​​model or AI function deployed on the terminal is updated.

[0127] In one embodiment, the AI ​​model or AI function update includes: one or more of: an available AI model or AI function update, an unavailable AI model or AI function update, an AI model or AI function update supported by the terminal, and an AI model or AI function update deployed by the terminal, the specific update being based on the actual update of the AI ​​model or AI function in the terminal.

[0128] In some embodiments, the first state includes a wireless environment in which the terminal is located.

[0129] Optionally, updating the wireless environment in which the terminal is located includes at least one of the following:

[0130] The cell where the terminal is located is updated;

[0131] The scene where the terminal is located is updated;

[0132] The terminal's movement speed is updated.

[0133] In one embodiment, the cell in which the terminal is located is updated. For example, if the terminal is currently located in cell 1 and moves to cell 2, the terminal's cell is updated. It should be understood that after the terminal's cell is updated, the AI ​​models or AI functions available to the terminal, the supported AI models or AI functions, or the deployed AI models or AI functions may be updated.

[0134] In one embodiment, the scenario in which the terminal is located is updated. Optionally, the scenario in which the terminal is located includes the cell type in which the terminal is located. For example, if the cell type of the terminal is switched from a microcell to a macrocell, the scenario in which the terminal is located is updated. It should be understood that after the scenario in which the terminal is located is updated, the AI ​​models or AI functions available to the terminal, or the supported AI models or AI functions, or the deployed AI models or AI functions may be updated.

[0135] In one embodiment, the terminal's moving speed is updated. Optionally, the terminal's moving speed update may include: the terminal's moving speed is switched from low speed to high speed, or from high speed to low speed, etc. It should be understood that after the terminal's moving speed is updated, the AI ​​models or AI functions available to the terminal, or the supported AI models or AI functions, or the deployed AI models or AI functions may be updated.

[0136] In one implementation, the wireless environment update of the terminal includes one or more of: a cell update of the terminal, a scene update of the terminal, and a moving speed update of the terminal, and the specific update is based on the actual update of the wireless environment of the terminal.

[0137] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, by determining whether the wireless environment in which the terminal is located is updated, the state of the running AI model or AI function is determined, and it is possible to indirectly determine whether the AI ​​model or AI function is updated.

[0138] In some embodiments, the first state includes resources of the terminal running an AI model or AI function.

[0139] Optionally, the terminal runs an AI model or an AI function resource update, including at least one of the following:

[0140] Update resources for AI reasoning;

[0141] Terminal power update;

[0142] Used to store resource updates for AI models or AI functions.

[0143] In one embodiment, resources for AI reasoning are updated. Optionally, the resources used by the terminal for AI reasoning represent resources used by the terminal when performing AI reasoning on an AI model or AI function, such as computing resources. For example, if the resources used by the terminal for AI reasoning on AI model 1 increase, then it is determined that the resources for AI reasoning on AI model 1 are updated.

[0144] In one embodiment, the power level of the terminal is updated. Optionally, the power level update of the terminal indicates that the remaining power level of the terminal is updated.

[0145] In one embodiment, the resource used to store the AI ​​model or AI function is updated

[0146] In one embodiment, the resource update of the terminal running the AI ​​model or AI function includes one or more of the resource update for performing AI reasoning, the power update of the terminal, and the resource update for storing the AI ​​model or AI function. The specific update shall be based on the actual update of the resources for the terminal running the AI ​​model or AI function.

[0147] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, by determining the resources of the terminal running the AI ​​model or AI function, the status of the running AI model or AI function can be determined, and it can be indirectly determined whether the AI ​​model or AI function is updated.

[0148] Step S2102: Terminal 101 sends first information to the network device.

[0149] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate a first status update.

[0150] In some embodiments, the first information is used to instruct the network device to assist the terminal in managing the AI ​​model or AI function.

[0151] In some embodiments, the name of the first information is not limited, and it can be, for example, "update information", "operation information", "instruction information", "request information", etc.

[0152] Optionally, the first information indicates at least one of the following:

[0153] Updated AI models or AI functions;

[0154] Currently available AI models or AI capabilities;

[0155] Close the running AI model or AI function;

[0156] Switch AI models or AI functions.

[0157] In one embodiment, the terminal 101 determines that the first information indicates an updated AI model or AI function. For example, the AI ​​models available to the terminal include AI model 1 and AI model 2. When AI model 1 is updated, the first information includes information about the update of AI model 1.

[0158] In one embodiment, the terminal 101 determines that the first information indicates a currently available AI model or AI function. For example, if the AI ​​model or AI function of the terminal is updated, the first information may include an identifier, name, etc. of the currently available AI model or AI function.

[0159] For example, the AI ​​models available to the terminal at a first moment include AI model 1 and AI model 2. If AI model 1 is updated, the first information includes the currently available AI model 2. For another example, the AI ​​models available to the terminal at a first moment include AI model 1 and AI model 2. If the AI ​​models available to the terminal are updated, and the updated AI models include AI model 1, AI model 2, and AI model 3, the first information includes the currently available AI model 1, AI model 2, and AI model 3.

[0160] In one implementation, the terminal 101 determines that the first information is used to instruct to shut down a running AI model or AI function.

[0161] Optionally, when the first state of the terminal 101 is updated and the updated state is not sufficient to run a certain AI model or AI function, the terminal determines to inform the network device to manage a certain running AI model or AI model through the first information.

[0162] For example, after the wireless environment in which the terminal is located is updated, it is not sufficient to run AI model 1, and the first information is used to instruct to shut down AI model 1.

[0163] For another example, when the AI ​​model or AI function is updated and AI model 1 is updated from an available state to an unavailable state, the first information is used to indicate that AI model 1 is to be shut down.

[0164] For another example, if the resources for the terminal to run the AI ​​model or AI function are updated and the resources for the terminal to run the AI ​​model or AI function are insufficient to run AI model 1, the first information is used to instruct to shut down AI model 1.

[0165] In one implementation, the terminal 101 determines that the first information is used to indicate switching of an AI model or an AI function.

[0166] Optionally, the first status update may cause the AI ​​model or AI function currently running on the terminal to need to be switched.

[0167] For example, after the wireless environment in which the terminal is located is updated, it is not sufficient to run AI model 1, and the first information is used to instruct the switching of the AI ​​model.

[0168] For another example, when the AI ​​model or AI function is updated and AI model 1 is updated from an available state to an unavailable state, the first information is used to instruct the switching of AI model 1.

[0169] For another example, if the resources for the terminal to run the AI ​​model or AI function are updated and the resources for the terminal to run the AI ​​model or AI function are insufficient to run AI model 1, the first information is used to instruct switching of AI model 1.

[0170] In some embodiments, the first state is different, corresponding to at least one of the following being different:

[0171] The time of sending the first message is different;

[0172] The process of sending the first message is different;

[0173] The network devices receiving the first information are different;

[0174] The content indicated by the first information is different.

[0175] In some embodiments, the time for sending the first information includes at least one of the following: a preset time after the first status is updated; and a time for accessing the network device again after the first status is updated.

[0176] Optionally, the terminal 101 determines a preset time after the first state is updated and sends the first information. Optionally, the preset time may be specified by a protocol or indicated by a network device. For example, the first information is sent immediately after the first state is updated.

[0177] Optionally, the terminal 101 determines a time to access the network device again after the first state is updated, and sends the first information. Optionally, the terminal 101 determines a second state update, but does not send the first information temporarily, and sends the first information when it accesses the network device again.

[0178] In some embodiments, the process of sending the first information includes at least one of the following: sending the first information in a connected state; switching from the connected state to the idle state, and then switching from the idle state to the connected state again to send the first information.

[0179] Optionally, the terminal 101 is in a connected state, and the terminal 101 determines to directly send the first information in the connected state.

[0180] Optionally, the terminal 101 is in a connected state, and the terminal 101 determines to switch from the connected state to the idle state, and sends the first information when switching to the connected state again.

[0181] In some embodiments, the network device receiving the first information includes at least one of the following: a core network device; an access network device.

[0182] Optionally, the terminal 101 determines to send the first information to the core network device.

[0183] Optionally, the terminal 101 determines to send the first information to the access network device.

[0184] In some embodiments, the first information is sent at different times when the first status is updated.

[0185] Optionally, the update of the AI ​​model or AI function is different, and the time of sending the first information is different.

[0186] For example, the available AI model or AI function is updated, and the terminal sends the first information at a preset time after the update.

[0187] For another example, the AI ​​model or AI function supported by the terminal is updated, or the AI ​​model or AI function deployed by the terminal is updated, and the terminal sends the first information when it accesses the network device again.

[0188] Optionally, the time for sending the first information is different depending on the update of the wireless environment in which the terminal is located.

[0189] For example, the cell where the terminal is located is updated or the scene where the terminal is located is updated, and the terminal sends the first information at a preset time after the update.

[0190] For another example, the moving speed of the terminal is updated, and the terminal sends the first information when accessing the network device again.

[0191] Optionally, the update of resources for running the AI ​​model or AI function of the terminal is different, and the time of sending the first information is different.

[0192] For example, to update resources for AI reasoning, the terminal sends the first information when accessing the network device again.

[0193] For another example, the battery level of the terminal is updated, and the terminal sends the first information at a preset time after the update.

[0194] For another example, a resource for storing an AI model or AI function is updated, and the terminal sends a first message at a preset time after the update.

[0195] In the above embodiment, the correspondence between the update of the first state and the time of sending the first information can be specified by the protocol, or pre-configured to the terminal by the network device, or the correspondence is pre-stored in the terminal, which is not limited in the embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0196] In some embodiments, the update of the first state is different, and the process of sending the first information is different.

[0197] Optionally, the update of the AI ​​model or AI function is different, and the process of sending the first information is different.

[0198] For example, an available AI model or AI function is updated, and the terminal sends the first information in a connected state.

[0199] For example, the AI ​​model or AI function supported by the terminal is updated, or the AI ​​model or AI function deployed by the terminal is updated, the terminal switches from the connected state to the idle state, and then switches from the idle state to the connected state again, and sends the first information.

[0200] Optionally, the process of sending the first information is different depending on the update of the wireless environment in which the terminal is located.

[0201] For example, the cell where the terminal is located is updated or the scene where the terminal is located is updated, and the terminal sends the first information in the connected state.

[0202] For another example, the moving speed of the terminal is updated, the terminal switches from the connected state to the idle state, and then switches from the idle state to the connected state again, and sends the first information.

[0203] Optionally, the update of resources for running the AI ​​model or AI function of the terminal is different, and the process of sending the first information is different.

[0204] For example, to perform resource update for AI reasoning, the terminal switches from a connected state to an idle state, and then switches from the idle state to a connected state again, and sends the first information.

[0205] For another example, the battery level of the terminal is updated, and the terminal sends the first information in the connected state.

[0206] For another example, the resources used to store the AI ​​model or AI function are updated, the terminal switches from the connected state to the idle state, and then switches from the idle state to the connected state again, and sends the first information.

[0207] In the above embodiment, the correspondence between the update of the first state and the process of sending the first information can be specified by the protocol, or pre-configured to the terminal by the network device, or the correspondence is pre-stored in the terminal, and the embodiment of the present disclosure does not limit this.

[0208] In some embodiments, the updates of the first status are different, and the network devices receiving the first information are different.

[0209] Optionally, the update of the AI ​​model or AI function is different, and the network device receiving the first information is different.

[0210] For example, an available AI model or AI function is updated, and the terminal sends a first message to the access network device.

[0211] For another example, the AI ​​model or AI function supported by the terminal is updated, or the AI ​​model or AI function deployed by the terminal is updated, and the terminal sends a first message to the core network device.

[0212] Optionally, the update of the wireless environment in which the terminal is located is different, and the network device receiving the first information is different.

[0213] For example, the cell where the terminal is located is updated or the scene where the terminal is located is updated, and the terminal sends the first information to the access network device.

[0214] For another example, the moving speed of the terminal is updated, and the terminal sends first information to the core network device.

[0215] Optionally, the update of resources for running the AI ​​model or AI function on the terminal is different, and the network device receiving the first information is different.

[0216] For example, to perform resource update for AI reasoning, the terminal sends first information to the access network device.

[0217] For another example, to update resources used to store AI models or AI functions, the terminal sends a first message to the core network device.

[0218] In the above embodiment, the correspondence between the update of the first state and the network device that receives the first information can be specified by the protocol, or pre-configured to the terminal by the network device, or the correspondence is pre-stored in the terminal, which is not limited in the embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0219] In some embodiments, the content indicated by the first information is different depending on the update of the first status.

[0220] Optionally, the update of the AI ​​model or AI function is different, and the content indicated by the first information is different.

[0221] For example, an available AI model or AI function is updated, and the first information indicates the updated AI model or AI function.

[0222] For another example, the available AI model or AI function is updated, and the first information indicates the currently available AI model or AI function.

[0223] For another example, the AI ​​model or AI function supported by the terminal is updated, or the AI ​​model or AI function deployed by the terminal is updated, and the first information indicates the currently available AI model or AI function.

[0224] Optionally, the content indicated by the first information is different depending on the update of the wireless environment in which the terminal is located.

[0225] For example, the cell where the terminal is located is updated or the scene where the terminal is located is updated, and the first information indicates the currently available AI model or AI function.

[0226] For another example, the moving speed of the terminal is updated, and the first information indicates an updated AI model or AI function.

[0227] Optionally, the update of resources for running the AI ​​model or AI function of the terminal is different, and the content indicated by the first information is different.

[0228] For example, when performing resource update for AI reasoning, the first information indicates the updated AI model or AI function.

[0229] For another example, a resource for storing an AI model or an AI function is updated, and the first information indicates a currently available AI model or AI function.

[0230] In the above embodiment, the correspondence between the update of the first state and the content indicated by the first information can be specified by the protocol, or pre-configured to the terminal by the network device, or the correspondence is pre-stored in the terminal, which is not limited in the embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0231] The following is an exemplary description of the first information sent by the terminal:

[0232] In an exemplary embodiment, the terminal 101 determines that the available AI model is updated, and immediately sends first information to the access network device in a connected state, where the first information is used to indicate the currently available AI model.

[0233] In an exemplary embodiment, when the terminal 101 determines that the supported AI model has been updated, it switches from a connected state to an idle state, and when it accesses the network device again in a connected state, it sends a first message to the core network device, where the first information is used to indicate the updated AI model.

[0234] In an exemplary embodiment, the terminal 101 determines that the cell in which the terminal is located is updated, and further determines whether the AI ​​model or AI function of the terminal has been updated, and immediately sends a first message to the access network device in a connected state, where the first information is used to indicate switching of the AI ​​model or AI function.

[0235] In an exemplary embodiment, the terminal 101 determines that resources for storing AI models or AI functions are updated, and further determines that the terminal cannot store AI models or AI functions, and immediately sends first information to the access network device in a connected state, where the first information is used to indicate the currently available AI model.

[0236] In an exemplary embodiment, the terminal 101 determines that the scenario in which the terminal is located is updated, and the scenario in which the terminal is currently located cannot run the running AI or AI function, then the terminal immediately sends a first message to the core network device in a connected state, and the first information is used to indicate the shutdown of the running AI model or AI function.

[0237] It is worth noting that the process described in the above exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure is only an exemplary description. When the first information is actually sent, the terminal can determine the time, process, network device for receiving the first information, content indicated by the first information, etc. based on the actual update of the first state. The embodiments of the present disclosure do not limit this.

[0238] In some embodiments, if multiple updates occur simultaneously in the first state, the terminal may send the first information separately based on each update; or, a priority is defined for the updates occurring in the first state, and the terminal preferentially sends the first information corresponding to the updates with higher priorities.

[0239] The communication method involved in the embodiment of the present disclosure may include at least one of steps S2101 to S2102. For example, step S2101 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, and step S2102 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0240] In some embodiments, step S2101 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0241] In some embodiments, reference may be made to other optional implementations described before or after the description corresponding to FIG. 2 .

[0242] FIG3 is a flow chart of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG3 , the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method, which includes:

[0243] Step S3101: Terminal 101 determines a first status update.

[0244] The optional implementation of step S3101 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2101 in Figure 2 and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2, which will not be repeated here.

[0245] In some embodiments, the first state is used to indicate the state of the terminal running an artificial intelligence AI model or AI function.

[0246] In some embodiments, the first state includes at least one of the following: an AI model or an AI function; a wireless environment in which the terminal is located; and resources for the terminal to run the AI ​​model or AI function.

[0247] In some embodiments, the AI ​​model or AI function update includes at least one of the following: an available AI model or AI function update; an unavailable AI model or AI function update; an AI model or AI function update supported by the terminal; or an AI model or AI function update deployed by the terminal.

[0248] In some embodiments, the update of the wireless environment in which the terminal is located includes at least one of the following: an update of the cell in which the terminal is located; an update of the scene in which the terminal is located; and an update of the moving speed of the terminal.

[0249] In some embodiments, the resource update for running the AI ​​model or AI function of the terminal includes at least one of the following: resource update for performing AI reasoning; power update of the terminal; resource update for storing the AI ​​model or AI function.

[0250] Step S3102: Terminal 101 sends first information.

[0251] The optional implementation of step S3102 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2102 in Figure 2 and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2, which will not be repeated here.

[0252] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate a first status update.

[0253] In some embodiments, the terminal 101 sends the first information to a network device, but is not limited thereto and may also send the first information to other entities.

[0254] In some embodiments, the first state is different, corresponding to at least one of the following differences: the time of sending the first information is different; the process of sending the first information is different; the network device receiving the first information is different; the content indicated by the first information is different.

[0255] In some embodiments, the time for sending the first information includes at least one of the following: a preset time after the first status is updated; and a time for accessing the network device again after the first status is updated.

[0256] In some embodiments, the process of sending the first information includes at least one of the following: sending the first information in a connected state; switching from the connected state to the idle state, and then switching from the idle state to the connected state again to send the first information.

[0257] In some embodiments, the network device receiving the first information includes a core network device and an access network device.

[0258] In some embodiments, the first information indicates at least one of the following: an updated AI model or AI function; a currently available AI model or AI function; shutting down a running AI model or AI function; or switching an AI model or AI function.

[0259] The communication method involved in the embodiment of the present disclosure may include at least one of steps S3101 to S3102. For example, step S3101 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, and step S3102 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0260] In some embodiments, step S3101 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0261] In some embodiments, step S3102 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0262] FIG4 is a flow chart of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG4 , the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method, which includes:

[0263] Step S4101: The network device 102 receives first information.

[0264] The optional implementation of step S4101 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2101 in Figure 2 and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2, which will not be repeated here.

[0265] In some embodiments, the network device receives the first information sent by the terminal 101, but is not limited thereto and may also receive the first information sent by other entities.

[0266] In some embodiments, the network device performs processing to obtain the first information.

[0267] In some embodiments, step S3101 is omitted, and the network device autonomously implements the function indicated by the first information, or the above function is default or by default.

[0268] In some embodiments, the first state is used to indicate the state of the terminal running an artificial intelligence AI model or AI function.

[0269] In some embodiments, the first state includes at least one of the following: an AI model or an AI function; a wireless environment in which the terminal is located; and resources for the terminal to run the AI ​​model or AI function.

[0270] In some embodiments, the AI ​​model or AI function update includes at least one of the following: an available AI model or AI function update; an unavailable AI model or AI function update; an AI model or AI function update supported by the terminal; or an AI model or AI function update deployed by the terminal.

[0271] In some embodiments, the update of the wireless environment in which the terminal is located includes at least one of the following: an update of the cell in which the terminal is located; an update of the scene in which the terminal is located; and an update of the moving speed of the terminal.

[0272] In some embodiments, the resource update for running the AI ​​model or AI function of the terminal includes at least one of the following: resource update for performing AI reasoning; power update of the terminal; resource update for storing the AI ​​model or AI function.

[0273] In some embodiments, the first state is different, corresponding to at least one of the following differences: the time of sending the first information is different; the process of sending the first information is different; the network device receiving the first information is different; the content indicated by the first information is different.

[0274] In some embodiments, the time for sending the first information includes at least one of the following: a preset time after the first status is updated; and a time for accessing the network device again after the first status is updated.

[0275] In some embodiments, the process of sending the first information includes at least one of the following: sending the first information in a connected state; switching from the connected state to the idle state, and then switching from the idle state to the connected state again to send the first information.

[0276] In some embodiments, the network device receiving the first information includes a core network device and an access network device.

[0277] In some embodiments, the first information indicates at least one of the following: an updated AI model or AI function; a currently available AI model or AI function; shutting down a running AI model or AI function; or switching an AI model or AI function.

[0278] Figure 5 is an interactive diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 5, the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method, which includes:

[0279] Step S5101: Terminal 101 determines a first status update.

[0280] Optional implementations of step S5101 may refer to the optional implementations of step S2101 in FIG. 2 , step S3101 in FIG. 3 , step S4101 in FIG. 4 , and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2 , FIG. 3 , and FIG. 4 , which will not be described in detail here.

[0281] In some embodiments, the first state is used to indicate the state of the terminal running an artificial intelligence AI model or AI function.

[0282] Step S5102 , the terminal 101 sends first information to the network device 102 .

[0283] The optional implementation of step S5102 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2102 in Figure 2, step S3102 in Figure 3, step S4101 in Figure 4, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figures 2, 3, and 4, which will not be repeated here.

[0284] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate a first status update.

[0285] In some embodiments, the above method may include the methods of the above-mentioned communication system side, terminal side, access network equipment side, core network equipment side, etc., which will not be repeated here.

[0286] The present disclosure also provides a communication method, including:

[0287] (1) In response to a change in an AI model or AI function available on the terminal side, the terminal performs an update operation on the network device. The change in the AI ​​model or AI function available on the terminal side includes that an AI model or AI function that was originally available on the terminal side is no longer available, or that an AI model or AI function that was originally unavailable on the terminal side becomes available, or that an AI model / function that was previously unsupported or not deployed has been successfully deployed on the terminal side.

[0288] (2) When the reasons for the occurrence of the AI ​​model or AI function available on the terminal side are different, the terminal side performs different update operations. For example, when the terminal side model becomes unavailable, the terminal side performs operation A, and when the terminal side AI model or function becomes available from being unavailable, the terminal side performs operation B.

[0289] (3) Based on (2), the update operations performed on the terminal side include:

[0290] The time it takes for the terminal to execute an update after an update occurs varies. For example, if an AI model on the terminal becomes unavailable, the terminal immediately sends a message indicating the model is unavailable. When more AI models are available on the terminal, the terminal can initiate an update when it reconnects to the network.

[0291] The update steps are different. When the model on the terminal side becomes unavailable due to performance degradation, the terminal directly initiates an update request to the network in the connected state. When the AI ​​model on the terminal side is removed, the terminal needs to return to the idle state, reconnect to the network, and then update the supported AI model or AI function.

[0292] The target network node of the update message is different. For example, when the AI ​​model is unavailable due to terminal performance degradation or temporary limited computing resources, the terminal only sends the update information to the base station. When the supported AI model or AI function on the terminal side is removed, the terminal needs to send an update request to the core network node such as AMF.

[0293] (4) Based on (1), the update message sent by the terminal to the network includes the following options.

[0294] Option 1: The update message only includes the AI ​​functions or AI models that have changed. For example, if AI model A becomes unavailable, the update message only includes the information that model A is unavailable. Alternatively, if model B is added to the terminal's available AI models, the terminal reports the update information that model B has become available.

[0295] Option 2: The update message only contains the currently available AI functions or AI models. For example, if the previously available AI models are A, B, and C, then when model A becomes unavailable, the update message only reports the available models B and C. Similarly, when model D becomes available, the update message contains the available models A, B, C, and D.

[0296] (5) Based on (2) and (4), when the reasons for the AI ​​model update on the terminal side are different, the update information included is different. For example, when the terminal updates an unavailable model, option 1 in (4) is used. When the terminal adds an available model, option 2 in (4) is used.

[0297] The embodiments of the present disclosure further provide an apparatus for implementing any of the above methods. For example, an apparatus is provided, comprising units or modules for implementing each step performed by a terminal in any of the above methods. For another example, another apparatus is provided, comprising units or modules for implementing each step performed by a network device (e.g., an access network device, a core network function node, a core network device, etc.) in any of the above methods.

[0298] It should be understood that the division of the various units or modules in the above device is merely a division of logical functions. In actual implementation, they may be fully or partially integrated into a physical entity, or they may be physically separated. In addition, the units or modules in the device may be implemented in the form of a processor calling software: for example, the device includes a processor, the processor is connected to a memory, and the memory stores instructions. The processor calls the instructions stored in the memory to implement any of the above methods or implement the functions of the various units or modules of the above device, wherein the processor is, for example, a general-purpose processor, such as a central processing unit (CPU) or a microprocessor, and the memory is a memory within the device or a memory outside the device. Alternatively, the units or modules in the device can be implemented in the form of hardware circuits, and the functions of some or all of the units or modules can be realized by designing the hardware circuits. The above-mentioned hardware circuits can be understood as one or more processors; for example, in one implementation, the above-mentioned hardware circuit is an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), which realizes the functions of some or all of the above units or modules by designing the logical relationship of the components in the circuit; for example, in another implementation, the above-mentioned hardware circuit can be realized by a programmable logic device (PLD). Taking a field programmable gate array (FPGA) as an example, it can include a large number of logic gate circuits, and the connection relationship between the logic gate circuits is configured by configuring the configuration file, thereby realizing the functions of some or all of the above units or modules. All units or modules of the above devices can be realized in the form of software called by the processor, or in the form of hardware circuits, or in part by the form of software called by the processor, and the rest by hardware circuits.

[0299] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor is a circuit with signal processing capabilities. In one implementation, the processor can be a circuit with instruction reading and execution capabilities, such as a central processing unit (CPU), a microprocessor, a graphics processing unit (GPU) (which can be understood as a microprocessor), or a digital signal processor (DSP). In another implementation, the processor can implement certain functions through the logical relationship of the hardware circuit. The logical relationship of the above-mentioned hardware circuit is fixed or reconfigurable. For example, the processor is a hardware circuit implemented by an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or a programmable logic device (PLD), such as an FPGA. In a reconfigurable hardware circuit, the process of the processor loading a configuration document and implementing the hardware circuit configuration can be understood as the process of the processor loading instructions to implement the functions of some or all of the above units or modules. In addition, it can also be a hardware circuit designed for artificial intelligence, which can be understood as an ASIC, such as a neural network processing unit (NPU), a tensor processing unit (TPU), a deep learning processing unit (DPU), etc.

[0300] Figure 6A is a structural diagram of the terminal proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 6A, the terminal 6100 may include: at least one of a processing module 6101, a transceiver module 6102, etc. In some embodiments, the above-mentioned processing module is used to determine a first state update, and the first state is used to indicate the state of the terminal running the AI ​​model or AI function; the above-mentioned transceiver module is used to send a first message, and the first message is used to indicate a first state update. Optionally, the above-mentioned transceiver module is used to execute at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving (such as step S2102, but not limited to this) performed by the terminal 101 in any of the above methods, which will not be repeated here. Optionally, the above-mentioned processing module is used to execute at least one of the other steps (such as step S2101, but not limited to this) performed by the terminal 101 in any of the above methods, which will not be repeated here.

[0301] Figure 6B is a structural diagram of a network device proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 6B, the network device 6200 may include: a transceiver module 6201. In some embodiments, the above-mentioned transceiver module is used to receive a first message, the first message is used to indicate a first state update, and the first state is used to indicate the state of the terminal running the AI ​​model or AI function. Optionally, the above-mentioned transceiver module is used to perform at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving (for example, step S2102, but not limited to this) performed by the network device in any of the above methods, which will not be repeated here.

[0302] In some embodiments, the transceiver module may include a transmitting module and / or a receiving module, and the transmitting module and the receiving module may be separate or integrated. Optionally, the transceiver module may be interchangeable with the transceiver.

[0303] In some embodiments, the processing module can be a single module or can include multiple submodules. Optionally, the multiple submodules respectively execute all or part of the steps required to be executed by the processing module. Optionally, the processing module can be interchangeable with the processor.

[0304] Figure 7A is a schematic diagram of the structure of a communication device 7100 proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure. Communication device 7100 can be a network device (e.g., an access network device, a core network device, etc.), a terminal (e.g., a user equipment, etc.), a chip, a chip system, or a processor that supports a network device to implement any of the above methods, or a chip, a chip system, or a processor that supports a terminal to implement any of the above methods. Communication device 7100 can be used to implement the methods described in the above method embodiments. For details, please refer to the description of the above method embodiments.

[0305] As shown in FIG7A , the communication device 7100 includes one or more processors 7101. The processor 7101 may be a general-purpose processor or a dedicated processor, for example, a baseband processor or a central processing unit. The baseband processor may be used to process communication protocols and communication data, and the central processing unit may be used to control a communication device (e.g., a base station, a baseband chip, a terminal device, a terminal device chip, a DU or a CU, etc.), execute programs, and process program data. The communication device 7100 is used to perform any of the above methods.

[0306] In some embodiments, the communication device 7100 further includes one or more memories 7102 for storing instructions. Optionally, all or part of the memories 7102 may be located outside the communication device 7100.

[0307] In some embodiments, the communication device 7100 further includes one or more transceivers 7103. When the communication device 7100 includes one or more transceivers 7103, the transceiver 7103 performs at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above method (for example, step S2102, but not limited thereto), and the processor 7101 performs at least one of the other steps (for example, step S2101, but not limited thereto).

[0308] In some embodiments, a transceiver may include a receiver and / or a transmitter. The receiver and transmitter may be separate or integrated. Optionally, the terms transceiver, transceiver unit, transceiver, and transceiver circuit may be used interchangeably; the terms transmitter, transmitting unit, transmitter, and transmitting circuit may be used interchangeably; and the terms receiver, receiving unit, receiver, and receiving circuit may be used interchangeably.

[0309] In some embodiments, the communication device 7100 may include one or more interface circuits 7104. Optionally, the interface circuit 7104 is connected to the memory 7102. The interface circuit 7104 may be configured to receive signals from the memory 7102 or other devices, and may be configured to send signals to the memory 7102 or other devices. For example, the interface circuit 7104 may read instructions stored in the memory 7102 and send the instructions to the processor 7101.

[0310] The communication device 7100 described in the above embodiment may be a network device or a terminal, but the scope of the communication device 7100 described in the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and the structure of the communication device 7100 may not be limited by FIG. 7A. The communication device may be an independent device or may be part of a larger device. For example, the communication device may be: 1) an independent integrated circuit IC, or a chip, or a chip system or subsystem; (2) a collection of one or more ICs, optionally, the above IC collection may also include a storage component for storing data or programs; (3) an ASIC, such as a modem; (4) a module that can be embedded in other devices; (5) a receiver, a terminal device, an intelligent terminal device, a cellular phone, a wireless device, a handheld device, a mobile unit, an in-vehicle device, a network device, a cloud device, an artificial intelligence device, etc.; (6) others, etc.

[0311] 7B is a schematic diagram of the structure of a chip 7200 proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure. If the communication device 7100 can be a chip or a chip system, please refer to the schematic diagram of the structure of the chip 7200 shown in FIG7B , but the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0312] The chip 7200 includes one or more processors 7201 , and the chip 7200 is configured to execute any of the above methods.

[0313] In some embodiments, the chip 7200 further includes one or more interface circuits 7202. Optionally, the interface circuit 7202 is connected to the memory 7203. The interface circuit 7202 can be used to receive signals from the memory 7203 or other devices, and can be used to send signals to the memory 7203 or other devices. For example, the interface circuit 7202 can read instructions stored in the memory 7203 and send the instructions to the processor 7201.

[0314] In some embodiments, the interface circuit 7202 performs at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above method (for example, step S2102, but not limited to this), and the processor 7201 performs at least one of the other steps (for example, step S2101, but not limited to this).

[0315] In some embodiments, terms such as interface circuit, interface, transceiver pin, and transceiver may be used interchangeably.

[0316] In some embodiments, the chip 7200 further includes one or more memories 7203 for storing instructions. Alternatively, all or part of the memories 7203 may be located outside the chip 7200.

[0317] The present disclosure also proposes a storage medium having instructions stored thereon. When the instructions are executed on the communication device 7100, the communication device 7100 executes any of the above methods. Optionally, the storage medium is an electronic storage medium. Optionally, the storage medium is a computer-readable storage medium, but is not limited thereto and may also be a storage medium readable by other devices. Optionally, the storage medium may be a non-transitory storage medium, but is not limited thereto and may also be a temporary storage medium.

[0318] The present disclosure also provides a program product, which, when executed by the communication device 7100, enables the communication device 7100 to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the program product is a computer program product.

[0319] The present disclosure also proposes a computer program, which, when executed on a computer, causes the computer to perform any one of the above methods.

Claims

1. A communication method, characterized in that: Executed by a terminal, the method includes: Determine a first state update, where the first state is used to indicate a state in which the terminal runs an artificial intelligence (AI) model or an AI function; Sending first information, where the first information is used to indicate that the first status is updated.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The first state includes at least one of the following: AI model or AI function; The wireless environment in which the terminal is located; The terminal runs AI models or AI functions.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that The AI ​​model or AI function update includes at least one of the following: Available AI models or AI feature updates; Unavailable AI models or AI feature updates; Updates to AI models or AI functions supported by terminals; Updates to AI models or AI functions deployed on terminals.

4. The method according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: The wireless environment in which the terminal is located is updated, including at least one of the following: The cell where the terminal is located is updated; The scene where the terminal is located is updated; The terminal's movement speed is updated.

5. The method according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that The terminal runs an AI model or an AI function resource update, including at least one of the following: Update resources for AI reasoning; The terminal's power level is updated; Used to store resource updates for AI models or AI functions.

6. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that The first state is different, corresponding to at least one of the following being different: The time of sending the first message is different; The process of sending the first message is different; The network devices receiving the first information are different; The content indicated by the first information is different.

7. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that The time of sending the first information includes at least one of the following: a preset time after the first state is updated; The time to access the network device again after the first status is updated.

8. The method according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that: The process of sending the first information includes at least one of the following: Sending first information in a connected state; The connected state is switched to the idle state, and then the idle state is switched to the connected state again, and the first information is sent.

9. The method according to any one of claims 6 to 8, characterized in that The network device receiving the first information includes at least one of the following: Core network equipment; Access network equipment.

10. The method according to any one of claims 6 to 9, characterized in that The first information indicates at least one of the following: Updated AI models or AI functions; Currently available AI models or AI capabilities; Close the running AI model or AI function; Switch AI model or AI function.

11. A communication method, characterized in that: Executed by a network device, the method includes: Receive first information, where the first information is used to indicate a first status update, and the first status is used to indicate a status of a terminal running an AI model or an AI function.

12. The method according to claim 11, characterized in that The first state includes at least one of the following: AI model or AI function; The wireless environment in which the terminal is located; The terminal runs AI models or AI functions.

13. The method according to claim 12, characterized in that The AI ​​model or AI function update includes at least one of the following: Available AI models or AI feature updates; Unavailable AI models or AI feature updates; Updates to AI models or AI functions supported by terminals; Updates to AI models or AI functions deployed on terminals.

14. The method according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that The wireless environment in which the terminal is located is updated, including at least one of the following: The cell where the terminal is located is updated; The scene where the terminal is located is updated; The terminal's movement speed is updated.

15. The method according to any one of claims 12 to 14, characterized in that The terminal runs an AI model or an AI function resource update, including at least one of the following: Update resources for AI reasoning; The terminal's power level is updated; Used to store resource updates for AI models or AI functions.

16. The method according to any one of claims 11 to 15, characterized in that The first state is different, corresponding to at least one of the following being different: The time of sending the first message is different; The process of sending the first message is different; The network devices receiving the first information are different; The content indicated by the first information is different.

17. The method according to claim 16, characterized in that The time of sending the first information includes at least one of the following: a preset time after the first state is updated; The time to access the network device again after the first status is updated.

18. The method according to claim 16 or 17, characterized in that The process of sending the first information includes at least one of the following: Sending first information in a connected state; The connected state is switched to the idle state, and then the idle state is switched to the connected state again, and the first information is sent.

19. The method according to any one of claims 16 to 18, characterized in that The network device receiving the first information includes at least one of the following: Core network equipment; Access network equipment.

20. The method according to any one of claims 16 to 19, characterized in that The first information indicates at least one of the following: Updated AI models or AI functions; Currently available AI models or AI capabilities; Close the running AI model or AI function; Switch AI model or AI function.

21. A communication method, characterized in that: The method comprises: The terminal determines that a first state is updated, where the first state is used to indicate a state in which the terminal runs an AI model or an AI function. The terminal sends first information to the network device, where the first information is used to indicate that the first state is updated; The network device receives the first information.

22. A terminal, characterized in that: include: A processing module, used to determine a first state update, where the first state is used to indicate a state in which the terminal runs an AI model or an AI function; The transceiver module is used to send first information, where the first information is used to indicate that the first status is updated.

23. A network device, characterized in that: include: The transceiver module is used to receive first information, where the first information is used to indicate a first status update, and the first status is used to indicate a status of the terminal running an AI model or an AI function.

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

25. A network device, characterized in that: include: one or more processors; The processor is used to execute the communication method described in any one of claims 11-20.

26. A communication system, characterized in that: The invention comprises a terminal and a network device, wherein the terminal is configured to implement the communication method according to any one of claims 1 to 10, and the network device is configured to implement the communication method according to any one of claims 11 to 20.

27. A storage medium storing instructions, characterized in that: When the instruction is executed on a communication device, the communication device is caused to execute the communication method according to any one of claims 1-10 and 11-20.

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